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Official: Government Sanctions Dearness Relief for Pensioners In a move bringing significant relief to lakhs of retired employees, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No. 61, dated October 20, 2025 , sanctioning an enhancement of Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners and family pensioners across the state. The order confirms a 3.64% increase in Dearness Relief. This revision raises the DR on Basic Pension from the current 33.67% to a new rate of 37.31% . This enhancement is effective retroactively from January 1, 2024 . Key Highlights of G.O. Ms. No. 61 New DR Rate: 37.31% of Basic Pension Effective Date: January 1, 2024 Total Increase: 3.64% Crucial Details on Payment and Arrears The G.O. provides a clear, but very specific, timeline for payments. Please note the separate schedule for the arrears. Monthly Pension: The revised DR at 37.31% will be paid in cash with the pension for October 2025, payable in November 2025. Arrears...

This official order confirms a 3.64% increase in the Dearness Allowance, bringing the new rate to 37.31% of the Basic Pay . This revision is effective retroactively from January 1, 2024 . Deconstructing G.O. Ms. No. 60: What You Need to Know The latest Government Order provides complete clarity on the DA enhancement. Here are the crucial takeaways directly from the official document: New DA Rate: The Dearness Allowance for employees has been revised from 33.67% to 37.31% . Hike Percentage: This represents a net increase of 3.64% . Effective Date: The new DA rate is applicable from January 1, 2024 . When Will You See the Money? This is the most important question for every employee, and the G.O. provides a clear answer: Cash Payment: The enhanced Dearness Allowance will be paid in cash with the salary of October 2025, payable in November 2025 . Arrears Payment: The arrears on account of the DA hike for the period from January 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025 , will be paid to the e...