AP July 2024 DA 40.04% GO 119 Released - 2.73% Dearness Allowance Hike
G.O.Ms.No.119, Finance (HR.VI-PC&TA) Department, Dated 11-09-2026, AP Government enhanced Dearness Allowance from 37.31% to 40.04% from 01-07-2024 through G.O.Ms.No.119 dated 11-09-2026. Check eligibility, cash payment and 26-month arrears schedule. AP DA GO 119 2026, AP DA 40.04, AP employees DA hike, 2.73 DA Andhra Pradesh, AP DA arrears 2027, G.O.Ms.No.119 Finance, AP teachers DA 2026, RPS 2022 DA rates
Revised DA is effective from 01-07-2024; arrears and payment instructions are given below.
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Official Order Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Order | G.O.Ms.No.119 |
| Department | Finance (HR.VI-PC&TA) Department |
| Order date | 11 September 2026 |
| Existing DA (RPS 2022) | 37.31% of Basic Pay |
| Revised DA (RPS 2022) | 40.04% of Basic Pay |
| Increase | 2.73% |
| Effective from | 01 July 2024 |
| Arrears period | 01-07-2024 to 31-08-2026 (26 months) |
Revised DA Rates
| Pay Scale | Old Rate | New Rate | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Pay Scales, 2022 | 37.31% | 40.04% | 01-07-2024 |
| Revised UGC Pay Scales, 2006 | 239% | 246% | 01-07-2024 |
| Revised UGC Pay Scales, 2016 | 50% | 53% | 01-07-2024 |
DA Arrears Payment Schedule
Arrears for 26 months, covering 01-07-2024 to 31-08-2026, will be settled as follows:
| Payment Month | Share of Arrears | OPS Employees | CPS Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2027 | 10% | Credited to GPF | 10% credited to PRAN with Government share |
| June 2027 | 30% | Credited to GPF | Paid in cash |
| August 2027 | 30% | Credited to GPF | Paid in cash |
| October 2027 | 30% | Credited to GPF | Paid in cash |
EPS-95 employees: DA arrears shall be calculated and paid according to the rules governing EPS-95.
Who Is Eligible?
- State Government employees drawing pay in Revised Pay Scales, 2022.
- Employees of Zilla Parishads, Mandal Parishads, Gram Panchayats, Municipalities and Municipal Corporations.
- Employees of Agricultural Market Committees, Zilla Grandhalaya Samsthas and eligible work-charged establishments.
- Teaching and non-teaching staff of aided institutions, including aided polytechnics, drawing regular RPS 2022 pay.
- Eligible university teaching and non-teaching staff specified in the order.
- Specified teaching staff drawing Revised UGC/AICTE Pay Scales, 2006 or 2016.
Special Provisions
- Employees retired or due to retire between 01-07-2024 and 30-04-2027, inclusive, shall receive DA arrears in cash.
- If an employee died before issue of the order, the legal heir(s) are entitled to the DA arrears.
- For this purpose, “Pay” has the meaning assigned in FR 9(21)(a)(i).
- Agricultural Market Committees shall meet the DA expenditure from their own funds.
- APCFSS has been directed to enable arrears calculation and due-drawn statements in the payroll system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the revised AP DA rate under RPS 2022?
The DA rate is revised from 37.31% to 40.04% of Basic Pay.
From which date is the 2.73% DA hike effective?
It is effective from 01 July 2024.
When will the revised DA be paid in cash?
It will be included with September 2026 salary, payable in October 2026.
How many months of arrears are covered?
The order covers 26 months, from 01 July 2024 to 31 August 2026.
How will the arrears be paid?
10% is scheduled for April 2027. The remaining 90% will be paid in three equal 30% instalments in June, August and October 2027, subject to OPS, CPS and EPS-95 instructions.
What are the revised UGC DA rates?
UGC 2006 DA rises from 239% to 246%, while UGC 2016 DA rises from 50% to 53%, effective 01 July 2024.
Prepared for employee information by GSR INFO - www.gsrmaths.in
Disclaimer: This post is an easy-reference summary. Please consult G.O.Ms.No.119 and departmental instructions for official implementation.
