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The Finance (HR.III-Pension & GPF) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has issued two pivotal Government Orders—G.O.Ms.No. 121 and G.O.Ms.No. 122 dated 11-09-2026—sanctioning consecutive installments of Dearness Relief (DR) for retired State Government employees, family pensioners, and UGC pensioners. These official orders bring relief to senior citizens and retired staff who have faced delayed cost-of-living adjustments under the Revised Pay Scales (RPS) 2022.
Through G.O.Ms.No. 121, the State Government released a 2.73% DR hike (taking the rate from 37.31% to 40.04%) effective from 01-07-2024. Simultaneously, through G.O.Ms.No. 122, an additional enhancement of 1.82% DR was sanctioned (increasing the DR from 40.04% to 41.86%) effective from 01-01-2025.
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
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.
O R D E R:
In the reference 1st read above, 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. In the reference 2nd read above, Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief (DR) for the period from 01-07-2019 to 31-12-2021 for the pensioners/family pensioners.
3. In the reference 3rd read above, Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief (DR) in respect of Pensioners/Family Pensioners, drawing their pay in the Revised UGC Pay Scales, 2006.
4. In the reference 4th to 9th read above, Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief (DR) @ 20.02% to 37.31% with effect from 01-01-2022 to 01.01.2024 respectively in respect of Pensioners/Family Pensioners.
5. Government, hereby orders the revision of the Dearness Relief (DR) sanctioned in the Government order 8th & 9th read above for the Pensioners/Family Pensioners, from 37.31% to 40.04% of the Basic pension with effect from 01-07-2024 in respect of:
Those who retired from service after 01-07-2018 and drawing pension in the Revised Pay Scales, 2022;
Those who retired prior to 01-7-2018 and whose pension was consolidated in the light of orders issued in the G.O.1st read above.
6. Government, also hereby orders to revise the rates of Dearness Relief with effect from 01-07-2024 to various categories of pensioners in the State with reference to the orders of GoI, as indicated below:
7. These orders are applicable to:
10. The arrears on account of increase of DR for the period from 01-07-2024 to 31-08-2026 (26 months) shall be paid as follows:
12. All the Treasury Officers/Pension Payment Officers shall calculate and make payments of the Dearness Relief on pension sanctioned in this order in terms of orders issued in the G.O.Ms.No.122, Finance (Pen.I) Department, dated 22-05-2014.
13. The expenditure is allowable among the various States in accordance with provisions of Rule 24 of the incidence of Pension Rules in Appendix III-B of the Andhra Pradesh Accounts Code, Volume-I.
14. In respect of the categories of employees who are not covered for payment through the Treasuries, the expenditure shall be debited to the Pension Fund of Zilla Parishad and Pension Fund of the respective Municipal Councils.
15. In respect of the Pensioners of the Universities, the expenditure on account of the Dearness Relief now sanctioned above shall be met from the Block Grants allotted to them.
16. The CEO, APCFSS shall develop make necessary provision in the CFMS software to calculate the DR arrears and generate due drawn statement to facilitate generation of DR arrears bills by the Drawing & Disbursing Officers.
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:
Those who retired from service after 01-07-2018 and drawing pension in the Revised Pay Scales, 2022;
Those who retired prior to 01-7-2018 and whose pension was consolidated in the light of orders issued in the G.O.1st read above.
6. Government, also hereby orders to revise the rates of Dearness Relief with effect from 01-01-2025 to various categories of pensioners in the State with reference to the orders of GoI, as indicated below:
All Government Pensioners in receipt of Service Pensions, Family Pensions under Revised Pension Rules, 1951, Andhra Pradesh Liberalized Pension Rules, 1961 and Andhra Pradesh Government Servants (Family Pension) Rules, 1964.
The Finance (HR.III-Pension & GPF) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has issued two pivotal Government Orders—G.O.Ms.No. 121 and G.O.Ms.No. 122 dated 11-09-2026—sanctioning consecutive installments of Dearness Relief (DR) for retired State Government employees, family pensioners, and UGC pensioners. These official orders bring relief to senior citizens and retired staff who have faced delayed cost-of-living adjustments under the Revised Pay Scales (RPS) 2022.
Through G.O.Ms.No. 121, the State Government released a 2.73% DR hike (taking the rate from 37.31% to 40.04%) effective from 01-07-2024. Simultaneously, through G.O.Ms.No. 122, an additional enhancement of 1.82% DR was sanctioned (increasing the DR from 40.04% to 41.86%) effective from 01-01-2025.
Both orders mandate that the revised enhanced Dearness Relief will be disbursed in cash starting from the September 2026 pension, payable in October 2026. Comprehensive payment schedules have also been finalized for the respective accumulated arrears spanning 26 months and 20 months.
AP Retired Pensioners New DR @41.86 GO 121,122 Overview Summary
The combined orders escalate the active DR rate from 37.31% straight to 41.86%. Pensioners will see this cumulative 4.55% enhancement reflected directly in their bank accounts in the pension disbursed on October 1, 2026 (September 2026 pension bill).
While the monthly hike is credited immediately in cash, the arrears are staggered across financial years 2027 and 2028. The arrears for G.O. 121 (July 2024 to August 2026) will be disbursed throughout 2027, whereas the arrears for G.O. 122 (January 2025 to August 2026) will be paid across 2028.
| Attribute | G.O.Ms.No. 121 Details |
G.O.Ms.No. 122 Details |
| G.O. Number & Date | G.O.Ms.No. 121, Dated 11-09-2026 |
G.O.Ms.No. 122, Dated 11-09-2026 |
| Issuing Authority | Finance (HR.III-Pension & GPF) Dept |
Finance (HR.III-Pension & GPF) Dept |
| Effective Due Date (w.e.f) | 01-07-2024 |
01-01-2025 |
| DR Hike Percentage | 2.73% |
1.82% |
| Old DR Rate → Revised DR Rate | 37.31% → 40.04% |
40.04% → 41.86% |
| Monthly Cash Payment Commences | September 2026 Pension (payable Oct 2026) |
September 2026 Pension (payable Oct 2026) |
| Arrears Period Due | 01-07-2024 to 31-08-2026 (26 Months) |
01-01-2025 to 31-08-2026 (20 Months) |
| Arrears Payment Schedule | • 10% in April 2027 • 90% in 3 equal installments: - June 2027 - August 2027 - October 2027 |
• 10% in January 2028 • 90% in 3 equal installments: - March 2028 - May 2028 - July 2028 |
| Beneficiaries Covered | RPS-2022 service & family pensioners, PR & ULB pensioners, Aided school staff, extraordinary pension recipients |
RPS-2022 service & family pensioners, PR & ULB pensioners, Aided school staff, extraordinary pension recipients |
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GO 121 Pensioners Dearness Relief @40.04% Orders Copy
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.
O R D E R:
In the reference 1st read above, 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. In the reference 2nd read above, Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief (DR) for the period from 01-07-2019 to 31-12-2021 for the pensioners/family pensioners.
3. In the reference 3rd read above, Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief (DR) in respect of Pensioners/Family Pensioners, drawing their pay in the Revised UGC Pay Scales, 2006.
4. In the reference 4th to 9th read above, Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief (DR) @ 20.02% to 37.31% with effect from 01-01-2022 to 01.01.2024 respectively in respect of Pensioners/Family Pensioners.
5. Government, hereby orders the revision of the Dearness Relief (DR) sanctioned in the Government order 8th & 9th read above for the Pensioners/Family Pensioners, from 37.31% to 40.04% of the Basic pension with effect from 01-07-2024 in respect of:
Those who retired from service after 01-07-2018 and drawing pension in the Revised Pay Scales, 2022;
Those who retired prior to 01-7-2018 and whose pension was consolidated in the light of orders issued in the G.O.1st read above.
6. Government, also hereby orders to revise the rates of Dearness Relief with effect from 01-07-2024 to various categories of pensioners in the State with reference to the orders of GoI, as indicated below:
Sl. No. |
Category |
Existing Rate (%) |
Revised Rate (%) |
1 |
UGC Pensioners/Family Pensioners drawing UGC Pay Scales 2006. |
239 |
246 |
2 |
UGC Pensioners/Family Pensioners-drawing UGC Pay Scales 2016 |
50 |
53 |
- All Government Pensioners in receipt of Service Pensions, Family Pensions under Revised Pension Rules, 1951, Andhra Pradesh Liberalized Pension Rules, 1961 and Andhra Pradesh Government Servants (Family Pension) Rules, 1964.
- Teaching and Non-Teaching pensioners of Municipalities, Panchayat Raj Institutions and Aided Educational Institutions, in receipt of pensions under the Andhra Pradesh Liberalized Pension Rules, 1961 and Andhra Pradesh Government Servants (Family Pension) Rules, 1964.
- Teaching and Non-Teaching staff in Aided Educational Institutions in receipt of pensions under the Contributory Provident Fund-cum-Pension and Gratuity Rules,1961 and Andhra Pradesh Liberalized Pension Rules, 1961.
- Those drawing family pensions under G.O.Ms.No.22, Finance & Planning (FW: Pen.I) Department, dated 16-1-1971, G.O.Ms.No.104, Finance & Planning (FW: Pen.I) Department, dated 13-4-1973 and G.O.Ms.No.25, Finance & Planning (FW:Pen.I) Department, dated 2-2-1974.
- Pensioners in receipt of Compassionate Pension under the rules for Compassionate Pensions and Gratuities in the Hyderabad Civil Services Rules; and
- Those in receipt of Pensions under the Wound and Extraordinary Pension Rules.
- g. Pensioners governed by Andhra Pradesh Revised Pension Rules, 1980.
8. These orders are not applicable to the financial assistance grantees and others who are not entitled for Dearness Relief.
Payment of Dearness Relief @40.04% DR
9. The Dearness Relief sanctioned in above paras shall be paid in cash with pension of September, 2026 payable in October, 2026.10. The arrears on account of increase of DR for the period from 01-07-2024 to 31-08-2026 (26 months) shall be paid as follows:
- 10% of the arrears to be paid in April 2027.
- The remaining 90% to be paid in three equal instalments in the months of June-2027, August-2027 and October-2027.
12. All the Treasury Officers/Pension Payment Officers shall calculate and make payments of the Dearness Relief on pension sanctioned in this order in terms of orders issued in the G.O.Ms.No.122, Finance (Pen.I) Department, dated 22-05-2014.
13. The expenditure is allowable among the various States in accordance with provisions of Rule 24 of the incidence of Pension Rules in Appendix III-B of the Andhra Pradesh Accounts Code, Volume-I.
14. In respect of the categories of employees who are not covered for payment through the Treasuries, the expenditure shall be debited to the Pension Fund of Zilla Parishad and Pension Fund of the respective Municipal Councils.
15. In respect of the Pensioners of the Universities, the expenditure on account of the Dearness Relief now sanctioned above shall be met from the Block Grants allotted to them.
16. The CEO, APCFSS shall develop make necessary provision in the CFMS software to calculate the DR arrears and generate due drawn statement to facilitate generation of DR arrears bills by the Drawing & Disbursing Officers.
GO 122 Pensioners Dearness Relief @41.86% Orders Copy
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.
In the reference 1st read above, 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. In the reference 2nd read above, Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief (DR) for the period from 01-07-2019 to 31-12-2021 for the pensioners/family pensioners.
3. In the reference 3rd read above, Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief (DR) in respect of Pensioners/Family Pensioners, drawing their pay in the Revised UGC Pay Scales, 2006.
4. In the reference 4th to 10th read above, Government have issued orders for release of Dearness Relief (DR) @ 20.02% to 40.04% with effect from 01-01-2022 to 01.07.2024 respectively in respect of Pensioners/Family Pensioners.
Those who retired from service after 01-07-2018 and drawing pension in the Revised Pay Scales, 2022;
Those who retired prior to 01-7-2018 and whose pension was consolidated in the light of orders issued in the G.O.1st read above.
6. Government, also hereby orders to revise the rates of Dearness Relief with effect from 01-01-2025 to various categories of pensioners in the State with reference to the orders of GoI, as indicated below:
Sl. No. |
Category |
Existing Rate (%) |
Revised Rate (%) |
1 |
UGC Pensioners/Family Pensioners drawing UGC Pay Scales 2006. |
246 |
252 |
2 |
UGC Pensioners/Family Pensioners-drawing UGC Pay Scales 2016 |
53 |
55 |
7. These orders are applicable to:
All Government Pensioners in receipt of Service Pensions, Family Pensions under Revised Pension Rules, 1951, Andhra Pradesh Liberalized Pension Rules, 1961 and Andhra Pradesh Government Servants (Family Pension) Rules, 1964.
- Teaching and Non-Teaching pensioners of Municipalities, Panchayat Raj Institutions and Aided Educational Institutions, in receipt of pensions under the Andhra Pradesh Liberalized Pension Rules, 1961 and Andhra Pradesh Government Servants (Family Pension) Rules, 1964.
- Teaching and Non-Teaching staff in Aided Educational Institutions in receipt of pensions under the Contributory Provident Fund-cum-Pension and Gratuity Rules,1961 and Andhra Pradesh Liberalized Pension Rules, 1961.
- Those drawing family pensions under G.O.Ms.No.22, Finance & Planning (FW: Pen.I) Department, dated 16-1-1971, G.O.Ms.No.104, Finance & Planning (FW: Pen.I) Department, dated 13-4-1973 and G.O.Ms.No.25, Finance & Planning (FW:Pen.I) Department, dated 2-2-1974.
- Pensioners in receipt of Compassionate Pension under the rules for Compassionate Pensions and Gratuities in the Hyderabad Civil Services Rules; and Those in receipt of Pensions under the Wound and Extraordinary Pension Rules.
- g. Pensioners governed by Andhra Pradesh Revised Pension Rules, 1980.
Payment of Dearness Relief @41.86% from Sep 2026 Soft Copy
8. These orders are not applicable to the financial assistance grantees and others who are not entitled for Dearness Relief.- 9. The Dearness Relief sanctioned in above paras shall be paid in cash with pension of September, 2026 payable in October, 2026.
- 10. The arrears on account of increase of DR for the period from 01-01-2025 to 31-08-2026 (20 months) shall be paid as follows:
- 10% of the arrears to be paid in January 2028.
The remaining 90% to be paid in three equal instalments in the months of March-2028, May-2028 and July-2028.
11. All the Treasury Officers/ Pension Payment Officers shall calculate and make payments of the Dearness Relief on Pension sanctioned in this order without waiting for further authorization/ instructions from the Accountant General (A&E), Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada in terms of the orders issued in the G.O.Ms.No.270, Finance & Planning (FW:PSC.I) Department, dated 7-10-1986.
12. All the Treasury Officers/Pension Payment Officers shall calculate and make payments of the Dearness Relief on pension sanctioned in this order in terms of orders issued in the G.O.Ms.No.122, Finance (Pen.I) Department, dated 22-05-2014.
13. The expenditure is allowable among the various States in accordance with provisions of Rule 24 of the incidence of Pension Rules in Appendix III-B of the Andhra Pradesh Accounts Code, Volume-I.
14. In respect of the categories of employees who are not covered for payment through the Treasuries, the expenditure shall be debited to the Pension Fund of Zilla Parishad and Pension Fund of the respective Municipal Councils.
15. In respect of the Pensioners of the Universities, the expenditure on account of the Dearness Relief now sanctioned above shall be met from the Block Grants allotted to them.
16. The CEO, APCFSS shall develop make necessary provision in the CFMS software to calculate the DR arrears and generate due drawn statement to facilitate generation of DR arrears bills by the Drawing & Disbursing Officers.
