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AP DA GO 119 & 120 Released: New DA Rates, Arrears Payment Schedule & Online DA Calculator
The Government of Andhra Pradesh Finance (HR.VI-PC&TA) Department has officially sanctioned two pending Dearness Allowances for state government employees, teachers, and pensioners vide G.O.Ms.No. 119 and G.O.Ms.No. 120 dated 11-09-2026. Under these landmark orders, the AP New DA rates have been enhanced by 2.73% (raising DA from 37.31% to 40.04% w.e.f. 01-07-2024) and by 1.82% (further hiking DA from 40.04% to 41.86% w.e.f. 01-01-2025).
Both DA hikes will be disbursed in cash starting from the September 2026 salary payable in October 2026. This comprehensive guide covers key highlights, DA rates, complete AP DA arrears payment schedule for OPS, CPS, and EPS-95 employees, and step-by-step instructions to calculate individual arrears bills using the online tool at key.apteachers.in/da.
AP DA GO 119 & GO 120 Overview - Summary
| Particulars | G.O.Ms.No. 119 (01-07-2024 DA) | G.O.Ms.No. 120 (01-01-2025 DA) |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Date (w.e.f.) | 01-07-2024 | 01-01-2025 |
| Rate Hike (%) | +2.73% (37.31% to 40.04%) | +1.82% (40.04% to 41.86%) |
| Payable in Month | Sep 2026 Salaries Paid in Oct | Sep 2026 Salaries Paid in Oct |
| Arrears Installments | 4 Installments 10%+30%+30%+30% | 4 Installments 10%+30%+30%+30% |
| Cash Implementation | September 2026 salary (payable in Oct 2026) | September 2026 salary (payable in Oct 2026) |
| Arrears Period | 01-07-2024 to 31-08-2026 (26 Months) | 01-01-2025 to 31-08-2026 (20 Months) |
Detailed Explanation of the Two DA Orders
1. G.O.Ms.No. 119 (Dearness Allowance from 01-07-2024)
- Enhancement: Basic DA is increased by 2.73%, moving the rate from 37.31% to 40.04%.
- Arrears Span: Covers a total duration of 26 months (01-07-2024 to 31-08-2026).
- Eligibility: Applicable to regular State Government employees, ZP, MP, Gram Panchayats, Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Agricultural Market Committees, Zilla Grandhalaya Samsthas, work-charged establishments under RPS-2022, aided teaching/non-teaching staff, and university employees.
- Higher Education Scales: UGC 2006 scales DA enhanced from 239% to 246%; UGC 2016 scales DA enhanced from 50% to 53%.
2. G.O.Ms.No. 120 (Dearness Allowance from 01-01-2025)
- Enhancement: Basic DA is hiked by another 1.82%, raising the cumulative DA rate to 41.86%.
- Arrears Span: Covers a duration of 20 months (01-01-2025 to 31-08-2026).
- Total Cumulative Impact: Together with GO 119, total DA in the monthly salary from October 2026 rises by 4.55% (37.31% to 41.86%).
- Higher Education Scales: UGC 2006 scales DA enhanced from 246% to 252%; UGC 2016 scales DA enhanced from 53% to 55%.
DA Arrears Payment Schedule (Side-by-Side Comparison)
The arrears for both DA orders are staggered across different calendar years. Review the side-by-side category-wise payment breakup below:
| Employee Category | G.O.Ms.No. 119 (01-07-2024 DA) 26 Months Arrears (2027 Schedule) |
G.O.Ms.No. 120 (01-01-2025 DA) 20 Months Arrears (2028 Schedule) |
|---|---|---|
| OPS Employees (GPF) |
• 10% Arrears: Credited to GPF in April 2027. • 90% Arrears: Credited to GPF in 3 equal instalments in June 2027, August 2027, and October 2027. |
• 10% Arrears: Credited to GPF in January 2028. • 90% Arrears: Credited to GPF in 3 equal instalments in March 2028, May 2028, and July 2028. |
| CPS / PTD Employees |
• 10% Arrears: Credited to PRAN accounts along with Govt share in April 2027. • 90% Arrears: Paid in CASH in 3 equal instalments in June 2027, August 2027, and October 2027. |
• 10% Arrears: Credited to PRAN accounts along with Govt share in January 2028. • 90% Arrears: Paid in CASH in 3 equal instalments in March 2028, May 2028, and July 2028. |
| EPS-95 Employees | Calculated as per EPS-95 governing rules: 10% in April 2027 & remaining 90% across June, August, October 2027. | Calculated as per EPS-95 governing rules: 10% in January 2028 & remaining 90% across March, May, July 2028. |
| Retired / Retiring Employees | Employees retired/retiring between 01-07-2024 and 30-04-2027 receive 100% Arrears in CASH (exempted from GPF subscription). | Employees retired/retiring between 01-01-2025 and 31-12-2027 receive 100% Arrears in CASH (exempted from GPF subscription). |
| Deceased Employees | In the event of the demise of an employee, all DA arrears are payable directly to their legal heir(s). | |
How to Prepare DA Arrears Table using key.apteachers.in/da
Preparing manual month-wise Due-Drawn calculation statements for 26 months (GO 119) and 20 months (GO 120) involves complex adjustments for increments, AAS sanction, and Surrender Leave encashment. The online DA tool hosted at key.apteachers.in/da automates this process instantly. Follow the step-by-step procedure below:
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Visit the Portal: Open your web browser on mobile or desktop and navigate to
https://key.apteachers.in/da/. - Select Basic Pay: Choose your current Basic Pay as on September 2026 from the dropdown list according to the Revised Pay Scales 2022.
- Choose Increment Month: Select your regular annual increment month (e.g., January, July, October) so that the tool automatically adjusts basic pay across the arrear timeline.
- Automatic Advancement Scheme (AAS): If you were awarded an AAS scale (6 / 12 / 18 / 24 years) between July 2024 and September 2026, select Yes and enter the effective month of promotion/fixation.
- Select Pension / Provident Fund Scheme: Choose your appropriate category — ZPPF / GPF (Old Pension Scheme) or CPS (PRAN). This ensures the correct splitting of cash vs. GPF/PRAN installment schedules.
- Surrender Leave (SL) Encashment: If you encashed 15 days or 30 days of Earned Leaves during the arrear window, select Yes and mention the encashment month to incorporate the additional DA differential.
- Generate & Export Statement: Click on Calculate DA Arrears. The tool generates an itemized, month-by-month Due-Drawn table showing Basic Pay, Old DA drawn, New DA due, DA difference, PRAN/GPF deduction, and net payable. You can directly print or export this statement as a PDF to submit to your Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) for bill preparation.
