Andhra Pradesh govt. sanctions two pending DA hikes for employees
The consecutive revisions provide a combined increase of 4.55% in DA; the revisions to take effect from September salaries, payable in October
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved two overdue Dearness Allowance (DA) increases for various categories of employees, including those in the State government, universities, and local bodies. The new DA rates will become effective in September 2026, with the first revision from July 1, 2024, and the second from January 1, 2025.
The first enhancement increases the DA from 37.31% to 40.04% of basic pay, a 2.73% rise. The second revision further boosts the DA to 41.86%, an additional 1.82% increase. In total, these successive revisions amount to a combined 4.55% rise in DA. Outstanding DA arrears from July 2024 to August 2026, as well as from January 2025 to August 2026, will be paid out in phases starting in 2027 and 2028.
For employees under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), the arrears will be added to their General Provident Fund (GPF) accounts. Employees on the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) will receive the funds through PRAN accounts and cash installments. Certain provisions apply to retiring staff and their legal heirs. The revised terms and conditions are now in effect.
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