AP January 2025 DA 41.86% GO 120 Released - 1.82% Dearness Allowance Hike
G.O.Ms.No.120, Finance (HR.VI-PC&TA) Department, Dated 11-09-2026, AP Government enhanced Dearness Allowance from 40.04% to 41.86% from 01-01-2025 through G.O.Ms.No.120 dated 11-09-2026. Check eligibility, cash payment and 20-month arrears schedule. AP DA GO 120 2026, AP DA 41.86, AP employees DA hike, 1.82 DA Andhra Pradesh, AP DA arrears 2028, G.O.Ms.No.120 Finance, AP teachers DA 2026, RPS 2022 DA rates
Revised DA is effective from 01-01-2025; arrears and payment instructions are given below.
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Official Order Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Order | G.O.Ms.No.120 |
| Department | Finance (HR.VI-PC&TA) Department |
| Order date | 11 September 2026 |
| Existing DA (RPS 2022) | 40.04% of Basic Pay |
| Revised DA (RPS 2022) | 41.86% of Basic Pay |
| Increase | 1.82% |
| Effective from | 01 January 2025 |
| Arrears period | 01-01-2025 to 31-08-2026 (20 months) |
Revised DA Rates
| Pay Scale | Old Rate | New Rate | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Pay Scales, 2022 | 40.04% | 41.86% | 01-01-2025 |
| Revised UGC Pay Scales, 2006 | 246% | 252% | 01-01-2025 |
| Revised UGC Pay Scales, 2016 | 53% | 55% | 01-01-2025 |
DA Arrears Payment Schedule
Arrears for 20 months, covering 01-01-2025 to 31-08-2026, will be settled as follows:
| Payment Month | Share of Arrears | OPS Employees | CPS Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2028 | 10% | Credited to GPF | 10% credited to PRAN with Government share |
| March 2028 | 30% | Credited to GPF | Paid in cash |
| May 2028 | 30% | Credited to GPF | Paid in cash |
| July 2028 | 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 01-01-2025 and 31-12-2027, 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 40.04% to 41.86% of Basic Pay.
From which date is the 1.82% DA hike effective?
It is effective from 01 January 2025.
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 20 months, from 01 January 2025 to 31 August 2026.
How will the arrears be paid?
10% is scheduled for January 2028. The remaining 90% will be paid in three equal 30% instalments in March, May and July 2028, subject to OPS, CPS and EPS-95 instructions.
What are the revised UGC DA rates?
UGC 2006 DA rises from 246% to 252%, while UGC 2016 DA rises from 53% to 55%, effective 01 January 2025.
Prepared for employee information by GSR INFO - www.gsrmaths.in
Disclaimer: This post is an easy-reference summary. Please consult G.O.Ms.No.120 and departmental instructions for official implementation.
