AP 12th PRC Latest News: Expected Fitment, GO Ms 68, 30% IR Demands & Pay Scale Analysis
A comprehensive guide on the Andhra Pradesh 12th Pay Revision Commission (PRC), official government orders, employee union demands (AP JAC & AP JAC Amaravati), 30% Interim Relief (IR), pending DA arrears, and master pay scale updates.
⚡ Direct Answer / Fast Overview
AP 12th PRC Current Status: The Andhra Pradesh Government constituted the 12th Pay Revision Commission via G.O. Ms No. 68 (GAD, dated July 12, 2023) under retired IAS officer Dr. Manmohan Singh. Although the revised scales are due from July 1, 2023, implementation delays have prompted employee unions (AP JAC and AP JAC Amaravati) to demand the immediate appointment of a new PRC Commissioner, announcement of a 30% Interim Relief (IR), and immediate release of 5 pending DA installments.
1. Background & Government Orders (G.O. Ms 68 & 21)
In Andhra Pradesh, pay scales for state government employees, teachers, and pensioners are revised every five years. The tenure of the 11th PRC expired on June 30, 2023. To initiate the next cycle, the government issued G.O. Ms No. 68 (General Administration Department, dated 12-07-2023), officially constituting the 12th Pay Revision Commission under the chairmanship of retired IAS officer Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Following this, the Finance Department issued G.O. Ms No. 21 (Finance HR.II) to sanction dedicated staff posts, infrastructure, and operational support for the PRC office to conduct pay structure analysis and evaluate DA merger proposals.
2. Comparison: 11th PRC vs. 12th PRC
The table below summarizes key operational parameters comparing the previous 11th PRC with the current 12th PRC framework:
| Parameter | 11th PRC (Previous) | 12th PRC (Current Status) |
|---|---|---|
| Commission Head | Ashutosh Mishra, IAS (Retd.) | Dr. Manmohan Singh, IAS (Retd.) |
| Effective Date | July 1, 2018 | July 1, 2023 (Proposed) |
| Interim Relief (IR) | 27% Sanctioned | 30% Demanded by JACs |
| Sanctioned Fitment | 23% (Finalized by Govt) | Under Review / Awaiting Committee Report |
| DA Merger Point | DA as of 01-07-2018 | DA merged as of 01-07-2023 (Proposed) |
3. Eligibility: Who is Covered and Excluded?
✅ Employees Eligible for 12th PRC:
- Regular State Government Employees across all departments.
- Local Body Employees (Panchayat Raj, Zilla Praja Parishad, Municipalities).
- Grama & Ward Sachivalayam Regular Staff.
- Aided Educational Institution Teachers and Non-teaching staff.
- University Non-Teaching Staff (e.g., ANGRAU, JNTU).
- Work-Charged and Full-time Contingent Employees.
- State Government Pensioners and Family Pensioners.
❌ Excluded Categories:
- Teaching staff drawing UGC, AICTE, or ICAR pay scales.
- Judicial Officers under the Judicial Pay Commission.
- Casual daily-wage workers and ad-hoc contract workers (unless specifically extended).
4. AP JAC Union Demands: 30% IR & Pending DAs
Joint Action Committees (AP JAC and AP JAC Amaravati) have expressed concern over delays in filling the vacant PRC Commissioner post and finalizing recommendations. Representatives have submitted formal representations highlighting key financial and service demands:
📌 Key Employee Demands Submitted to Government:
- Immediate Appointment: Fast-track the appointment of a full-time PRC Commissioner to resume pay scale evaluations.
- 30% Interim Relief (IR): Declare a 30% Interim Relief immediately to mitigate rising living expenses and inflation during the report preparation period.
- Release of 5 Pending DAs: Sanction and disburse the 5 pending installments of Dearness Allowance (DA/DR) for active employees and retirees.
- EHS & Surrender Leave Payouts: Ensure cash-less medical coverage under the Employees Health Scheme (EHS) and disburse pending Earned Leave (EL) encashment dues.
- 5-Day Work Week: Implement a uniform 5-day work week for all government department offices statewide.
5. Key Terms of Reference (ToR) for 12th PRC
Under G.O. Ms No. 68, the Commission is tasked with evaluating the following core parameters:
- Revised Master Pay Scale: Restructuring basic pay scales to align with prevailing economic indicators and living costs.
- Dearness Allowance Merger: Determining the quantum of DA as of July 1, 2023, to be merged into basic pay.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) Revision: Rationalizing HRA percentages according to revised population classifications of cities and towns.
- Pensionary Benefits: Reviewing retirement gratuity, commutation factors, and additional quantum of pension for superannuated retirees.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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
