The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) approved its FY 2026–27 tariff schedule for UPPCL’s state-owned DISCOMs in an order dated 2 July 2026. For standard urban domestic consumers (LMV-1, other metered households), the payable energy rate is ₹5.50 per unit for the first 150 units, ₹6.00 for units 151–300, and ₹6.50 above 300. The fixed charge is ₹110 per kW per month. Rural and lifeline domestic consumers use different rates.
These figures come from the official UPPCL public notice: FY 2026–27 approved tariff schedule (PDF) published on the Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam website. The notice lists the tariff payable by consumers, taking account of the applicable government and cross-subsidy columns. Do not confuse these payable rates with the higher tariff before subsidies.
UPPCL Domestic Electricity Rates in 2026–27
Check your latest bill’s consumer category before using any table. The figures below apply to the five state distribution companies, not automatically to other licensed supply areas such as NPCL in Greater Noida.
Urban and other metered domestic consumers (LMV-1)
| Monthly units | Payable energy rate |
|---|---|
| 0–150 | ₹5.50/unit |
| 151–300 | ₹6.00/unit |
| Above 300 | ₹6.50/unit |
Fixed charge: ₹110 per kW per month. These rates are for non-lifeline metered domestic supply in the other-metered category (LMV-1(c)(2)). The official notice also separates the 0–100 and 101–150 ranges, even though both carry the same ₹5.50 payable rate.
Rural metered domestic consumers (LMV-1)
| Monthly units | Payable energy rate |
|---|---|
| 0–100 | ₹3.35/unit |
| 101–150 | ₹3.85/unit |
| 151–300 | ₹5.00/unit |
| Above 300 | ₹5.50/unit |
Fixed charge: ₹90 per kW per month. This schedule is for rural metered customers other than lifeline consumers, not every consumer whose address happens to be in a village. The relevant tariff schedule on the bill decides eligibility.
Lifeline domestic consumers
The official public notice lists ₹3.00 per unit for qualifying lifeline consumers with a contracted load of 1 kW and consumption up to 100 kWh per month, plus a fixed charge of ₹50 per kW per month. A consumer outside those limits should not automatically choose the lifeline rate. Check your connection classification.
Worked Examples: How the Domestic Slabs Add Up
Example 1: Urban household, 250 units, 2 kW
Using the ordinary metered urban schedule, the first 150 units at ₹5.50 produce ₹825. The next 100 units at ₹6.00 produce ₹600. Energy charge is therefore ₹1,425, and the fixed charge is ₹220 (2 kW × ₹110), making a subtotal of ₹1,645 before duty, fuel/power-purchase adjustment, arrears, meter charges, rebates or other applicable items.
Example 2: Rural metered household, 250 units, 2 kW
The first 100 units at ₹3.35 cost ₹335. The next 50 units at ₹3.85 cost ₹192.50, and the next 100 units at ₹5.00 cost ₹500. Energy charge is ₹1,027.50. The fixed charge is ₹180, giving a subtotal of ₹1,207.50 before other applicable charges.
These examples use slab-by-slab calculations for an illustrative one-month period. A real bill may apply category rules, rounding, taxes, a rebate or additional adjustments not shown above.
Which DISCOM Uses These Rates?
The public notice identifies PVVNL, MVVNL, DVVNL, PuVVNL and KESCO as the five state-owned distribution licensees covered. NPCL and other independently licensed service areas require their own approved tariff orders. To identify your distribution company, check the name and tariff code printed on your latest bill.
Charges That Can Make the Final Bill Higher or Lower
The official base energy charge is only one component. Other amounts can include fixed or demand charges, electricity duty, fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (FPPAS), government subsidy, rebates, arrears and delayed payment amounts. FPPAS should not be treated as a permanent ₹0.15/unit value, because utilities may publish revised period-specific adjustments.
For the authoritative documents, check the UPERC tariff-order repository and UPPCL tariff details. The official public notice cited above contains the detailed FY 2026–27 payable rates and related consumer categories.
How to Estimate Your Electricity Bill Safely
- Find the billing cycle, units, tariff code, rural/urban supply schedule and contracted load on your utility statement.
- Use the official rate table for your customer category, not simply the rate from a search snippet.
- Apply each slab to the appropriate units and add the applicable monthly fixed charge.
- Look for separate duty, fuel adjustments, rebates, prior dues and subsidies on the bill.
- Compare with our UPPCL calculator or UP electricity calculator, but be aware the older calculator configurations are under tariff review and may not yet match this FY 2026–27 schedule.
Learn more in our tariff source and calculation methodology guide and our explanation of demand charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026–27 UPPCL urban domestic unit rate?
For standard non-lifeline urban metered domestic supply, it is ₹5.50/unit up to 150 units, ₹6.00 for 151–300 units and ₹6.50 above 300 units. Fixed charge is separate.
What is the rural domestic rate?
The metered rural non-lifeline schedule uses ₹3.35, ₹3.85, ₹5.00 and ₹5.50 per unit across its respective consumption ranges.
Is the fixed charge the same for rural and urban households?
No. The listed domestic fixed charge is ₹90/kW/month for ordinary rural metered supply and ₹110/kW/month for other standard metered domestic supply.
What is the lifeline rate?
₹3.00 per unit plus ₹50/kW/month applies to eligible 1 kW lifeline households with monthly use up to 100 units under the specified tariff category.
Are these rates for NPCL Greater Noida?
Do not assume so. NPCL has a separate tariff order. Verify your licensed distribution company before using any rate.
Does a 2026–27 schedule include FPPAS?
The base tariffs in this guide do not represent a final invoice. Check current utility notices for applicable FPPAS and other variable adjustments.
Can I use the same tariff for commercial shops?
No. Commercial connections use LMV-2 or another applicable category. Their rates and fixed charges differ.
How can I report an incorrect rate on this website?
Use our contact page and include the page URL, consumer category, and link to the official notice.
Disclaimer: This guide explains the UPPCL FY 2026–27 public notice for general information. Your payable bill depends on the tariff classification, effective period and applicable adjustments. Use the official DISCOM statement for payment and disputes.