Telangana Government Employees DA Hike 2026: Dearness Allowance Revised to 40.04% – Full Details of G.O.Ms.No.128 & 130
The Government of Telangana has issued two important Government Orders on 6 October 2026, revising the Dearness Allowance (DA) for different categories of State Government employees and employees covered under various revised pay scales.
The orders, issued by the Finance (HRM.IV) Department, provide revised DA rates with effect from 1 January 2024 and 1 July 2024, along with detailed provisions for payment of DA arrears.
🔴 Major DA Update for Telangana Employees
According to G.O.Ms.No.128, dated 6 October 2026, the Dearness Allowance for employees drawing pay under the Revised Pay Scales, 2020 has been revised:
33.67% → 37.31%
This revision is effective from 1 January 2024.
The order also revises DA for employees covered under the Revised Pay Scales, 2015, from:
73.344% → 78.06%
with monetary benefit from 1 January 2024.
🟢 Second DA Revision: 37.31% → 40.04%
The Government has subsequently issued G.O.Ms.No.130, dated 6 October 2026.
Under this order, the DA for employees covered under the Revised Pay Scales, 2020 has been further revised:
37.31% → 40.04%
with effect from 1 July 2024.
For employees under the Revised Pay Scales, 2015, DA has been revised from:
78.06% → 81.728%
with effect from 1 July 2024.
📊 DA Revised Rates at a Glance
| Pay Scale / Category | Earlier DA | Revised DA | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPS 2020 – First Revision | 33.67% | 37.31% | 01-01-2024 |
| RPS 2020 – Further Revision | 37.31% | 40.04% | 01-07-2024 |
| RPS 2015 – First Revision | 73.344% | 78.06% | 01-01-2024 |
| RPS 2015 – Further Revision | 78.06% | 81.728% | 01-07-2024 |
| UGC/AICTE Pay Scales, 2016 | 46% | 50% | 01-01-2024 |
| UGC/AICTE Pay Scales, 2016 | 50% | 53% | 01-07-2024 |
| UGC/AICTE Pay Scales, 2006 | 230% | 239% | 01-01-2024 |
| UGC/AICTE Pay Scales, 2006 | 239% | 246% | 01-07-2024 |
The respective revisions are specified in G.O.Ms.No.128 and G.O.Ms.No.130.
🟡 Who Will Get the DA Benefit?
The revised DA provisions are not limited only to regular State Government employees.
The orders extend the applicable DA revisions to employees of:
- Zilla Parishads
- Mandal Parishads
- Gram Panchayats
- Municipalities
- Municipal Corporations
- Agricultural Market Committees
- Zilla Grandhalaya Samasthas
- Work Charged Establishments
- Aided Institutions
- Aided Polytechnics
- Universities
The applicable pay scale conditions mentioned in the orders determine which DA revision applies to each category.
🔵 DA for UGC/AICTE Employees Also Revised
The Government Orders also contain important revisions for employees drawing UGC/AICTE Pay Scales.
For employees under the UGC/AICTE Pay Scales, 2016, the DA is revised from:
46% to 50% with effect from 1 January 2024.
It is subsequently revised from:
50% to 53% with effect from 1 July 2024.
For employees under the UGC/AICTE Pay Scales, 2006, the DA is revised from:
230% to 239%, and subsequently from 239% to 246%.
🟠 Full-Time Contingent Employees
The Government has also provided a DA revision for full-time contingent employees whose remuneration was revised from ₹3,850 to ₹6,700 per month under the Revised Pay Scales, 2010.
Under G.O.Ms.No.128, the DA is calculated at 7.704% of pay, with a cumulative rate of 178.884%.
Under the subsequent G.O.Ms.No.130 revision, the corresponding rate is 5.992%, with a cumulative rate of 184.876%.
🟣 ₹100 Monthly Ad-Hoc Increase
Another important provision concerns Part-Time Assistants and Village Revenue Assistants.
The Government has sanctioned an ad-hoc increase of ₹100 per month, effective from the respective dates specified in the two orders, and continuing until their absorption into Government Service.
💰 When Will DA Arrears Be Paid?
One of the most important points for employees is the treatment of arrears.
The revised DA under the orders is to be reflected with the October 2026 salary, payable on 1 November 2026.
The arrears arising from the DA revision for the period from 1 January 2024 to 30 September 2026 are also addressed in the orders.
For employees covered under the first revision
For employees governed by the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), 10% of the DA arrears for the specified period is to be credited to the employee’s PRAN account, along with the Government share as per existing orders.
The remaining 90% of DA arrears is to be paid in 33 equal monthly instalments, beginning with the month of October 2026, payable on 1 November 2026.
Under the subsequent revision
For the July 2024 revision, the order provides for 10% of the DA arrears to be credited to the PRAN accounts of eligible CPS employees, while the remaining 90% is to be paid in 27 equal monthly instalments from October 2026, payable on 1 November 2026.
🧾 Special Provision for Employees Retiring Soon
The Government has also made a special provision for employees who are due to retire on or before 31 January 2027.
For such employees, the DA arrears are to be drawn and paid in 33 equal monthly instalments under the first order, while the subsequent order provides for 27 equal monthly instalments.
Employees retiring on superannuation are also exempted from making GPF subscriptions during the last four months of service, as specified in the respective orders.
👨👩👧 What Happens in Case of an Employee’s Death?
The orders also address cases where an employee dies before implementation of the orders.
In such cases, the legal heir(s) of the deceased employee will be entitled to the DA arrears paid in lump sum, as provided in the Government Orders.
📌 Important Takeaway
The Telangana Government’s latest DA orders issued on 6 October 2026 provide a significant revision for employees across different pay scales.
The key figures are:
⭐ RPS 2020
33.67% → 37.31% → 40.04%
⭐ RPS 2015
73.344% → 78.06% → 81.728%
⭐ UGC/AICTE 2016
46% → 50% → 53%
⭐ UGC/AICTE 2006
230% → 239% → 246%
The orders also specify how the accumulated arrears will be credited or paid through instalments, including special provisions for CPS employees, GPF-related cases, full-time contingent employees and employees nearing retirement.
📄 Government Orders
The two orders covered in this article are:
G.O.Ms.No.128, Finance (HRM.IV) Department – dated 06-10-2026
G.O.Ms.No.130, Finance (HRM.IV) Department – dated 06-10-2026
The orders are issued by the Government of Telangana, Finance (HRM.IV) Department, and are signed by Sandeep Kumar Sultania, Principal Secretary to Government.
Note: This article is based on the contents of the uploaded Government Orders. Individual employee eligibility and the exact amount of DA/arrears payable will depend on the employee’s applicable pay scale, basic pay, pension scheme and service particulars.