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AP Pensioners Dearness Relief (DR) G.O.Ms.No.121 & 122 – 2026

Government of Andhra Pradesh – Finance (HR.III-Pension & GPF) Department

G.O. Date: 11-09-2026

Important: This page combines G.O.Ms.No.121 and G.O.Ms.No.122 relating to Dearness Relief for Andhra Pradesh Pensioners / Family Pensioners.

G.O.Ms.No.121

Effective from: 01-07-2024

DR Increase2.73%
Revised DR37.31% → 40.04%
Arrears Period01-07-2024 to 31-08-2026
Total Period26 Months

Cash payment: With September 2026 pension, payable in October 2026.

G.O.Ms.No.122

Effective from: 01-01-2025

DR Increase1.82%
Revised DR40.04% → 41.86%
Arrears Period01-01-2025 to 31-08-2026
Total Period20 Months

Cash payment: With September 2026 pension, payable in October 2026.

G.O.Ms.No.121 – Dearness Relief Enhancement of 2.73%

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT: Pensions – Dearness Relief – Dearness Relief (DR) enhancement of 2.73% to Pensioners/Family Pensioners with effect from 01-07-2024 – Sanctioned – Orders – Issued.

FINANCE (HR.III-PENSION & GPF) DEPARTMENT

G.O.MS.No.121   Dated: 11-09-2026

Read the following

  1. G.O.Ms.No.2, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 17-01-2022.
  2. G.O.Ms.No.9, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 17-01-2022.
  3. G.O.Ms.No.115, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 03-06-2022.
  4. G.O.Ms.No.67, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 01-05-2023.
  5. G.O.Ms.No.115, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 22-10-2023.
  6. G.O.Ms.No.29, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 16-03-2024.
  7. G.O.Ms.No.31, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 16-03-2024.
  8. G.O.Ms.No.61, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 20-10-2025.
  9. G.O.Ms.No.63, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 21-10-2025.

ORDER

1. Government have issued comprehensive orders for the Revision of Pay Scales, 2022 of the retired employees (Pensioners/Family Pensioners) of Government of Andhra Pradesh.

2. Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief (DR) for the period from 01-07-2019 to 31-12-2021 for pensioners/family pensioners.

3. Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief in respect of Pensioners/Family Pensioners drawing pension in the Revised UGC Pay Scales, 2006.

4. Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief from 20.02% to 37.31% with effect from 01-01-2022 to 01-01-2024 respectively.

5. Government hereby orders revision of DR from 37.31% to 40.04% of Basic Pension with effect from 01-07-2024 in respect of:

  • Those who retired from service after 01-07-2018 and are drawing pension in Revised Pay Scales, 2022.
  • Those who retired prior to 01-07-2018 and whose pension was consolidated under the relevant Government orders.

Revised DR Rates for Other Categories

Sl.No.CategoryExisting Rate (%)Revised Rate (%)
1UGC Pensioners/Family Pensioners drawing UGC Pay Scales 2006239246
2UGC Pensioners/Family Pensioners drawing UGC Pay Scales 20165053

Applicability

  • Government Pensioners receiving Service Pension / Family Pension under applicable pension rules.
  • Teaching and Non-Teaching pensioners of Municipalities, Panchayat Raj Institutions and Aided Educational Institutions.
  • Teaching and Non-Teaching staff in Aided Educational Institutions covered under the relevant pension rules.
  • Eligible family pensioners under the cited Government Orders.
  • Pensioners receiving Compassionate Pension.
  • Those receiving pension under Wound and Extraordinary Pension Rules.
  • Pensioners governed by Andhra Pradesh Revised Pension Rules, 1980.

These orders are not applicable to financial assistance grantees and others who are not entitled to Dearness Relief.

Arrears Payment Schedule – G.O.Ms.No.121

  • DR arrears period: 01-07-2024 to 31-08-2026 (26 months).
  • 10% of arrears: April 2027.
  • Remaining 90%: Three equal instalments in June 2027, August 2027 and October 2027.
  • Enhanced DR shall be paid in cash with September 2026 pension payable in October 2026.

Treasury Officers / Pension Payment Officers shall calculate and make payment of Dearness Relief without waiting for further authorization from the Accountant General.

The expenditure shall be regulated under the applicable pension accounting provisions. In respect of eligible institutions not covered through Treasuries, expenditure shall be debited to the relevant Pension Funds / Block Grants.

The CEO, APCFSS shall make necessary provision in CFMS software to calculate DR arrears and generate due-drawn statements to facilitate generation of DR arrears bills by Drawing & Disbursing Officers.

The G.O. is available on the Government Orders portal.

G.O.Ms.No.122 – Dearness Relief Enhancement of 1.82%

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT: Pensions – Dearness Relief – Dearness Relief (DR) enhancement of 1.82% to Pensioners/Family Pensioners with effect from 01-01-2025 – Sanctioned – Orders – Issued.

FINANCE (HR.III-PENSION & GPF) DEPARTMENT

G.O.MS.No.122   Dated: 11-09-2026

Read the following

  1. G.O.Ms.No.2, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 17-01-2022.
  2. G.O.Ms.No.9, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 17-01-2022.
  3. G.O.Ms.No.115, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 03-06-2022.
  4. G.O.Ms.No.67, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 01-05-2023.
  5. G.O.Ms.No.115, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 22-10-2023.
  6. G.O.Ms.No.29, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 16-03-2024.
  7. G.O.Ms.No.31, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 16-03-2024.
  8. G.O.Ms.No.61, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 20-10-2025.
  9. G.O.Ms.No.63, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 21-10-2025.
  10. G.O.Ms.No.121, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF) Department, dated 11-09-2026.

ORDER

1. Government have issued comprehensive orders for the Revision of Pay Scales, 2022 of retired employees (Pensioners/Family Pensioners) of Government of Andhra Pradesh.

2. Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief for the period from 01-07-2019 to 31-12-2021.

3. Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief in respect of Pensioners/Family Pensioners drawing pension in Revised UGC Pay Scales, 2006.

4. Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief from 20.02% to 40.04% with effect from 01-01-2022 to 01-07-2024 respectively.

5. Government hereby orders revision of DR from 40.04% to 41.86% of Basic Pension with effect from 01-01-2025 in respect of:

  • Those who retired from service after 01-07-2018 and are drawing pension in Revised Pay Scales, 2022.
  • Those who retired prior to 01-07-2018 and whose pension was consolidated under the relevant Government orders.

Revised DR Rates for Other Categories

Sl.No.CategoryExisting Rate (%)Revised Rate (%)
1UGC Pensioners/Family Pensioners drawing UGC Pay Scales 2006246252
2UGC Pensioners/Family Pensioners drawing UGC Pay Scales 20165355

Applicability

  • Government Pensioners receiving Service Pension / Family Pension under applicable pension rules.
  • Teaching and Non-Teaching pensioners of Municipalities, Panchayat Raj Institutions and Aided Educational Institutions.
  • Teaching and Non-Teaching staff in Aided Educational Institutions covered under relevant pension rules.
  • Eligible family pensioners under the cited Government Orders.
  • Pensioners receiving Compassionate Pension.
  • Those receiving pensions under Wound and Extraordinary Pension Rules.
  • Pensioners governed by Andhra Pradesh Revised Pension Rules, 1980.

These orders are not applicable to financial assistance grantees and others who are not entitled to Dearness Relief.

Arrears Payment Schedule – G.O.Ms.No.122

  • DR arrears period: 01-01-2025 to 31-08-2026 (20 months).
  • 10% of arrears: January 2028.
  • Remaining 90%: Three equal instalments in March 2028, May 2028 and July 2028.
  • Enhanced DR shall be paid in cash with September 2026 pension payable in October 2026.

Treasury Officers / Pension Payment Officers shall calculate and make payment of Dearness Relief without waiting for further authorization from the Accountant General.

The expenditure shall be regulated under applicable pension accounting provisions. In respect of eligible institutions not covered through Treasuries, expenditure shall be debited to the relevant Pension Funds / Block Grants.

The CEO, APCFSS shall make necessary provision in CFMS software to calculate DR arrears and generate due-drawn statements to facilitate generation of DR arrears bills by Drawing & Disbursing Officers.

The G.O. is available on the Government Orders portal.

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