AP DA Hike 2026: Dearness Allowance Increased by 2.73% – G.O.Ms.No.119 Dated 11-09-2026
Andhra Pradesh Government Employees DA Hike 2026: The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No.119, Finance (HR.VI-PC&TA) Department, dated 11-09-2026, sanctioning an enhancement of 2.73% Dearness Allowance (DA) to State Government employees with effect from 01-07-2024.
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As per the latest orders, the Dearness Allowance for employees drawing pay under the Revised Pay Scales, 2022 (RPS 2022) has been increased from 37.31% to 40.04% of Basic Pay.
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AP Government Employees DA Hike 2026 – Latest Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Government Order | G.O.Ms.No.119 |
| Department | Finance (HR.VI-PC&TA) Department |
| GO Date | 11-09-2026 |
| DA Enhancement | 2.73% |
| Existing DA | 37.31% |
| Revised DA | 40.04% |
| Effective From | 01-07-2024 |
| DA Payment | With September 2026 salary, payable in October 2026 |
| Arrears Period | 01-07-2024 to 31-08-2026 |
| Total Arrears Period | 26 Months |
DA Increased from 37.31% to 40.04%
The Government has ordered revision of Dearness Allowance for employees of the Government of Andhra Pradesh from 37.31% to 40.04% of Basic Pay with effect from 01-07-2024. This represents an enhancement of 2.73%.
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The revised DA will be applicable to employees covered under the Revised Pay Scales, 2022.
Who are Eligible for the Revised DA?
The DA sanctioned under the order is also applicable to employees drawing pay in regular scales under RPS 2022 in the following institutions:
- Zilla Parishads
- Mandal Parishads
- Gram Panchayats
- Municipalities
- Municipal Corporations
- Agricultural Market Committees
- Zilla Grandhalaya Samsthas
- Work Charged Establishment
- Teaching and Non-Teaching staff of Aided Institutions
- Aided Polytechnics
- Universities covered under RPS 2022
The Government Order specifically includes teaching and non-teaching staff of universities, including Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and Dr. YSR Horticultural University, subject to the applicable pay scale conditions.
DA for UGC Pay Scales 2006
For State Government employees drawing pay under the Revised UGC Pay Scales, 2006, the DA rate has been revised from 239% to 246% of Basic Pay with effect from 01-07-2024.
This rate is also applicable to eligible teaching staff of Government and Aided Affiliated Degree Colleges, Universities and Government Polytechnics drawing pay under the relevant Revised UGC/AICTE Pay Scales, 2006.
DA for UGC Pay Scales 2016
For employees drawing pay under the Revised UGC Pay Scales, 2016, the Dearness Allowance has been revised from 50% to 53% of Basic Pay with effect from 01-07-2024.
The revised 53% DA is also applicable to eligible teaching staff of Government and Aided Affiliated Degree Colleges, Universities and Government Polytechnics drawing pay under the Revised UGC/AICTE Pay Scales, 2016.
When Will the Increased DA Be Paid?
The Government has ordered that the enhanced Dearness Allowance shall be paid in cash along with the salary of September 2026, payable in October 2026.
Therefore, eligible employees can expect the revised DA component to be reflected in the salary payment relating to September 2026.
AP DA Arrears for 26 Months
One of the important aspects of G.O.Ms.No.119 is the payment of DA arrears. The arrears arising from the revised DA for the period from 01-07-2024 to 31-08-2026, covering 26 months, will be paid in instalments.
First 10% DA Arrears – April 2027
10% of the total DA arrears will be paid in April 2027.
- OPS Employees: The 10% arrears will be credited to the General Provident Fund (GPF) account.
- CPS Employees: Including PTD employees who have opted for CPS and are governed by CPS, 10% of the arrear amount will be credited to the PRAN account along with the Government share as applicable.
- EPS-95 Employees: DA arrears will be calculated and paid according to the rules applicable under EPS-95.
Remaining 90% DA Arrears – Three Instalments
The remaining 90% of the DA arrears will be paid in three equal instalments during:
| Instalment | Month | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Instalment | June 2027 | 30% |
| 2nd Instalment | August 2027 | 30% |
| 3rd Instalment | October 2027 | 30% |
For OPS employees, these instalments will be credited to the GPF account. For CPS employees, including eligible PTD employees governed by CPS, the remaining 90% will be paid in cash. EPS-95 employees will receive the arrears according to the applicable EPS-95 rules.
DA Arrears Payment Schedule – Quick View
| Date | DA Arrears Payment |
|---|---|
| April 2027 | 10% |
| June 2027 | 30% |
| August 2027 | 30% |
| October 2027 | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Special Provision for Retired and Retiring Employees
The Government Order provides a special provision for employees who retired or are due to retire from service between 01-07-2024 and 30-04-2027, inclusive of both dates.
For such employees, the DA arrears shall be drawn and paid in cash. The order cites the exemption from GPF subscription during the last four months of service for an employee retiring on superannuation.
DA Arrears in Case of Death of Employee
In the event of the death of an employee before the issue of these orders, the employee’s legal heir(s) shall be entitled to the DA arrears, subject to the applicable rules and procedures.
DA Arrears Calculation
The additional DA sanctioned under this order is 2.73% for employees under RPS 2022. The actual arrears payable to an individual employee will depend on the employee’s eligible Basic Pay during the arrears period and the applicable rules.
Employees should therefore calculate the arrears month-wise based on the eligible Basic Pay and the difference between the earlier DA rate and the revised DA rate.
AP DA Arrears Bill and Payroll System
The Government has directed the APCFSS to incorporate the necessary functionality in the payroll system for calculation of DA arrears and generation of the Due Drawn Statement, facilitating the generation of DA arrears bills by Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs).
Official Government Order
The complete Government Order is G.O.Ms.No.119, Finance (HR.VI-PC&TA) Department, dated 11-09-2026. The order states that it is available online through the Government Orders website.
Important: Employees and DDOs should refer to the original Government Order and subsequent departmental instructions
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