AP 12th PRC Latest News: G.O.MS.No. 200 Issued — Sri Dinesh Kumar, IAS (Retd.) Appointed Commissioner, Fitment & 30% IR Updates
Comprehensive report on G.O.MS.No. 200, appointing retired Chief Secretary Sri Dinesh Kumar, IAS (1983) as the new 12th Pay Revision Commissioner, the official 1-year report submission mandate, employee JAC demands for 30% Interim Relief (IR), and pending DA release updates.
⚡ Quick Summary / Direct Answer
Status of AP 12th PRC: The Andhra Pradesh Government has officially issued G.O.MS.No. 200 (dated 01-10-2026) appointing former Chief Secretary Sri Dinesh Kumar, IAS (1983) (Retd.) as the new Pay Revision Commissioner. This fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Manmohan Singh, IAS (Retd.) (accepted vide G.O.Rt.No. 1094). The Commission will operate from Velagapudi and is mandated to submit its final report within one year of assuming charge.
1. Breaking: Key Highlights of G.O.MS.No. 200
In a major development for over 10 lakh state government employees, teachers, and pensioners, Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad issued executive order G.O.MS.No. 200 on October 1, 2026, officially reviving the 12th Pay Revision Commission.
📑 Core Clauses of G.O.MS.No. 200 (Dated 01-10-2026):
- New Commissioner: Sri Dinesh Kumar, IAS (1983) (Retd.), former Chief Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has been appointed as the 12th Pay Revision Commissioner.
- One-Year Report Deadline: Under Clause 9, the Commission must submit its report to the Government within one (1) year from the date of assumption of charge by Sri Dinesh Kumar.
- Terms of Reference: The Commission will continue to operate under the comprehensive Terms of Reference (ToR) originally notified in G.O.Ms.No. 68 (dated 12.07.2023).
- Headquarters: The Commission will ordinarily function from Velagapudi (State Secretariat), but is empowered to tour inside or outside the State as necessary.
- Inter-Departmental Support: All Secretariat departments and Heads of Departments (HoDs) are directed to promptly furnish all required establishment data and salary structures.
2. Legislative Trail: G.O. Ms 68, G.O. Rt 1094 & G.O. Ms 200
The 12th PRC process has witnessed multiple administrative transitions. Below is the chronological sequence of Government Orders:
| G.O. Reference | Issue Date | Key Subject & Impact |
|---|---|---|
| G.O.Ms.No. 68 (GAD SC.A) | 12-07-2023 | Constituted the 12th PRC and initially appointed Dr. Manmohan Singh, IAS (1985) (Retd.) as Commissioner. |
| G.O.Rt.No. 1686 (GAD SC.A) | 21-08-2023 | Prescribed service terms and operational conditions for the Pay Revision Commissioner. |
| G.O.Rt.No. 1094 (GAD SC.A) | 21-06-2024 | Accepted the resignation tendered by Dr. Manmohan Singh, IAS (Retd.), leaving the Commissioner post vacant. |
| G.O.MS.No. 200 (GAD SC.A) | 01-10-2026 | Appointed Sri Dinesh Kumar, IAS (1983) (Retd.) as Pay Revision Commissioner; imposed a strict 1-year timeline. |
3. Comparison: 11th PRC vs. 12th PRC (Updated)
A comparative overview of the previous 11th PRC framework versus the current 12th PRC status:
| Parameter | 11th PRC (Previous) | 12th PRC (Current Status - Updated) |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Revision Commissioner | Ashutosh Mishra, IAS (Retd.) | Sri Dinesh Kumar, IAS (Retd.) (Appointed vide G.O.Ms. 200) |
| Due Effective Date | July 1, 2018 | July 1, 2023 (Due) |
| Interim Relief (IR) | 27% Sanctioned | 30% Demanded by AP JAC & AP JAC Amaravati |
| Report Submission Period | Extended multiple times | 1 Year from assumption of charge |
| Master Pay Scale Fitment | 23% (Finalized via GO Ms 1) | Under evaluation by the Commission |
| DA Merger Date | 01-07-2018 | Expected merger point: 01-07-2023 |
4. Terms of Reference & Procedure for Associations
As per Clauses 6 & 7 of G.O.MS.No. 200, the Commission has been granted full autonomy to determine its own procedure for receiving memoranda, examining salary records, and convening hearings:
- Submission of Memoranda: Recognized employee unions, teachers' associations, and pensioner organizations will be invited to submit proposals regarding fitment percentage, master scale revision, and special pay.
- HRA Rationalization: Reassessing House Rent Allowance (HRA) slabs based on revised population figures and headquarters of newly created districts.
- Dearness Allowance Merger: Determining the precise DA percentage accumulated up to July 1, 2023, to be merged into basic pay.
- Pensionary Benefits: Reviewing gratuity ceilings, family pension rules, additional quantum of pension for superannuated retirees, and commutation factors.
5. Employee Demands: 30% IR & 5 Pending DAs
While employee associations welcomed G.O.MS.No. 200, the 1-year timeline for report completion has intensified calls for interim financial protection:
📌 Joint Action Committee (JAC) Priority Demands:
- Immediate 30% Interim Relief (IR): Because the final report has a 1-year submission window, unions demand 30% IR immediately to counteract ongoing inflation.
- Clearance of 5 Pending DAs: Sanction and disburse the 5 accumulated Dearness Allowance installments due to active employees and retirees.
- Pension Scheme Resolution: Clear policy resolution regarding Old Pension Scheme (OPS) / Unified Pension Scheme demands.
- Clearance of GPF & Leave Dues: Release pending Earned Leave encashments, GPF withdrawals, and medical reimbursement arrears.
- Cashless Health Scheme (EHS): Streamline the Employees Health Scheme to ensure universal cashless treatments across all network super-specialty hospitals.
6. Category-Wise Eligibility (Who is Covered?)
✅ Covered Under 12th PRC:
- All regular State Government employees across Secretariat & HoDs.
- Panchayat Raj, Zilla Praja Parishad, and Municipal Corporation staff.
- Regular Grama and Ward Sachivalayam employees with declared probation.
- Aided Educational Institution teaching and non-teaching cadres.
- Non-teaching staff of State Universities (SVU, Andhra University, JNTU, ANGRAU).
- Work-charged, contingent personnel, and State Pensioners / Family Pensioners.
❌ Excluded Categories:
- University and College faculty governed by UGC, AICTE, or ICAR pay structures.
- Judicial Officers under National Judicial Pay Commission scales.
- Daily wage earners and purely temporary contract staff (unless covered by separate policy orders).
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is G.O.MS.No. 200 regarding the AP 12th PRC?
When will Sri Dinesh Kumar submit the 12th PRC Report?
Why did the government appoint a new Commissioner?
Are Grama and Ward Sachivalayam staff included in 12th PRC?
Will 30% Interim Relief (IR) be granted before the report is completed?
12th prc ap pay scales Benefits
The 12th PRC Pay Scales are expected to provide a significant boost to the salaries of AP government employees. The new pay scales will help to improve the morale of employees and attract and retain talented professionals to the government sector.
The combined effect of the increase in the basic pay, the DA, and the HRA would be a significant increase in the salaries of AP employees. The average salary of an AP employee would increase by around 40%.
AP PRC New Pay Scales
The new pay scales for AP government employees are likely to be implemented from April 1, 2024. However, the final decision on the pay scales will be taken by the government after the 12th PRC submits its report.
Latest News About 12th PRC
The government has appointed Dr. Manmohan Singh, a retired IAS officer of the 1985 batch, as the Pay Revision Commissioner. The terms and conditions of his appointment will be issued separately.
GO MS NO 21 : Government has decided to sanction the staff to assist the above Pay Revision Commission and hereby accords sanction for creation of the posts
