AP Secretariat Employees G.O.MS.No. 7: Complete Guide to 6-Year Special Grade Post Scale under Automatic Advancement Scheme (AAS)
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued a landmark order that brings monumental career and financial relief to over 1.3 lakh grassroots government employees. Under G.O.MS.No. 7 (Dated: 20-09-2026) released by the Swarna Gramam and Swarna Wardu Department (SGSW Department), the state government has officially sanctioned the Automatic Advancement Scheme (AAS) for eligible functionaries appointed under the 2019 and 2020 recruitment batches.
This Government Order (జీవో) allows employees who complete 6 years of qualifying service (ఆరు సంవత్సరాల అర్హత కలిగిన సర్వీస్) in the same post/cadre to move into the prestigious Special Grade Post Scale (స్పెషల్ గ్రేడ్ పోస్ట్ స్కేల్) under the 11th Pay Revision Commission (PRC) guidelines.
AAS Complete Overview: G.O.MS.No. 7 at a Glance
| Parameter / అంశం | Official Detail / ప్రభుత్వ ఉత్తర్వుల వివరాలు |
| Government Order (జీవో నంబర్) | G.O.MS.No. 7 |
| Department (శాఖ) | Swarna Gramam and Swarna Wardu (SGSW) Department |
| Date of Issue (తేదీ) | 20-09-2026 |
| Subject / విషయం | Sanction of Special Grade Post Scale under Automatic Advancement Scheme (AAS) on completion of 6 years service |
| Target Cadres (లబ్ధిదారులు) | Functionaries of 15,004 Swarna Gramam & Swarna Wardu Secretariats (2019 & 2020 recruitment batches) |
| Pay Commission Rules (పీఆర్సీ నిబంధనలు) | 11th PRC Scheme of AAS (G.O.Ms.No. 1, Finance dt. 17.01.2022) |
| Finance Concurrence (ఆర్థిక శాఖ ఆమోదం) | U.O.No. FIN01-HR0PCTA(RPRC)96/2025-PC-TA, dt. 19.09.2026 |
| Issuing Authority (ఉత్తర్వులు జారీ చేసిన అధికారి) | Bhaskar Katamneni, IAS, Secretary to Government (FAC) |
1. The Historical Background: The Long Journey from 2019 to 2026
To understand the magnitude of this decision, one has to look back at the origins of the secretariat system in Andhra Pradesh:
Massive Induction (2019–2020): Through G.O.Ms.No. 110 (PR&RD) and G.O.Ms.No. 217 (MA&UD) issued in July 2019, the government created a decentralized delivery network consisting of 15,004 Secretariats (గ్రామ మరియు వార్డు సచివాలయాలు—now redesignated as స్వర్ణ గ్రామం మరియు స్వర్ణ వార్డు వ్యవస్థ).
Consolidated Pay Period (రూ. 15,000 గౌరవ వేతనం): Recruits initially served a mandatory two-year probation period on a fixed consolidated stipend of Rs. 15,000/- per month, performing essential doorstep administration during challenging times.
Probation Declaration (ప్రొబేషన్ ఖరారు): Through G.O.Ms.No. 5 (GVWV&VSWS, dt. 25.06.2022) and G.O.Ms.No. 3 (GVWV&VSWS, dt. 14.04.2023), probation was formally declared in relaxation of Rule 18(a) of the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996. Regular RPS-2020 time-scales were awarded with effect from 01.07.2022 (for the 2019 batch) and 01.05.2023 (for the 2020 batch).
The Career Stagnation Problem (కెరీర్ స్తబ్దత): Because secretariat functionaries work in specialized single-tier cadres (such as Panchayat Secretary Grade-V, Digital Assistant, Welfare & Education Assistant, Ward Sanitation Secretary, VRO Grade-II, ANM Grade-III, etc.), there are limited intermediate promotion channels. Without vertical movement, thousands faced pay stagnation.
Recognizing this critical grievance, the Director of SGSW, Vijayawada submitted a formal representation (e-file No. 3005590). The Finance Department concurred, resulting in the release of G.O.MS.No. 7.
2. Understanding the Automatic Advancement Scheme (AAS)
What is AAS? (ఆటోమేటిక్ అడ్వాన్స్మెంట్ స్కీమ్ అంటే ఏమిటి?)
The Automatic Advancement Scheme (AAS) was introduced by the AP Government way back in 1981 via G.O.Ms.No. 117. Its core philosophy is simple: no regular government employee should suffer financially merely because promotional vacancies do not exist in their department.
If you serve faithfully in the same cadre for a prescribed number of years, the government automatically upgrades your pay scale to the next higher level.
3. What is the "Special Grade Post Scale" and How Does It Work?
When an employee is sanctioned the Special Grade Post Scale (స్పెషల్ గ్రేడ్ స్కేల్):
Higher Pay Band Allocation: The employee is moved from their existing entry-level pay scale to the next higher pay scale in the master scale hierarchy prescribed under the Revised Pay Scales (RPS).
Pay Fixation under FR 22(a)(i): Fixation is carried out under the provisions of the Fundamental Rules. The employee’s pay in the higher scale is fixed at the stage immediately above the pay they would have drawn in the lower scale, often conferring the benefit of an additional promotional increment.
Multiplier Effect on Allowances:
Dearness Allowance (DA / కరువు భత్యం): Calculated directly on the revised, higher basic pay.
House Rent Allowance (HRA / ఇంటి అద్దె భత్యం): Increases proportionately with the basic pay.
Pension Contributions: Higher basic pay directly increases the government and employee contributions to the retirement/pension fund (CPS/GPS/APERS).
4. Eligibility Criteria: Who Qualifies for the 6-Year Scale?
Paragraph 6 of G.O.MS.No. 7 clearly states that the benefit will be extended subject to fulfilling all eligibility conditions prescribed under the 11th PRC:
Recruitment Batches (నియామక బ్యాచ్లు): Open to regular functionaries appointed under the 2019 Notification and 2020 Notification.
Qualifying Service (6 సంవత్సరాల అర్హతగల సర్వీస్): The employee must have completed six continuous years of service in the same post/cadre.
Probation Clearance: The individual’s probation must have been satisfactorily declared and recorded in their Service Register (SR).
Departmental Tests (డిపార్ట్మెంటల్ టెస్టులు): The employee must have passed all mandatory departmental tests required for regular promotion or confirmation in their respective post (as per departmental service rules).
Clean Service Record: No major disciplinary actions, charges under Rule 20 of APCS (CCA) Rules, or vigilance cases should be pending against the employee.
Satisfactory APRs: Satisfactory Annual Performance Reports / Confidential Reports for the preceding years.
5. Practical Step-by-Step Guide for Secretariat Employees: How to Get Your Pay Fixed
The financial benefit is not applied automatically by the treasury software without paperwork. Employees and Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) must follow this verified administrative workflow:
Step 1: Service Register (SR) Verification
Visit your establishment section. Check your Service Register (సర్వీస్ బుక్) to ensure:
Your exact date of regular appointment and joining date are properly recorded.
Your probation declaration order (G.O.Ms.No. 5 / G.O.Ms.No. 3 and proceedings of the Collector/District Officer) is duly pasted and attested.
Any leaves taken (EL, Medical Leave, etc.) are properly regulated so that the net qualifying service accurately reflects 6 completed years.
Step 2: Departmental Test Qualification Check
Ensure copies of your Departmental Test pass certificates (issued by APPSC) are entered into your Service Register.
Step 3: Submission of Proposal to DDO
The employee submits an application for sanction of the 6-Year Special Grade Post Scale under G.O.MS.No. 7 to their respective Drawing and Disbursing Officer:
For Rural Secretariats: The Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) or the concerned Mandal-level officer (Tahsildar, AO, etc.).
For Urban Secretariats: The Municipal Commissioner / Regional Director of Municipal Administration (RDMA).
Step 4: Issuance of Sanction Proceedings
The competent appointing authority/DDO verifies the credentials, confirms the completion of 6 years of qualifying service, and issues formal Sanction Proceedings (మంజూరు ప్రొసీడింగ్స్) placing the employee in the Special Grade Post Scale.
Step 5: Pay Fixation Slip & Treasury Approval
The office prepares the Pay Fixation Form under FR 22(a)(i):
The fixation statement is entered into the comprehensive financial portal (CFMS / Herb Portal).
The bill and SR are sent to the Sub-Treasury Office (STO) / District Treasury Office (DTO) for audit.
Once the STO approves the fixation slip, the revised pay reflects in the employee’s monthly pay bill, along with arrears if applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – సందేహాలు & సమాధానాలు
Does the 2-year consolidated honorarium period (₹15,000/-) count towards the 6-year qualifying service?
Under standard AP Service and Pension Rules, “qualifying service” for AAS begins from the date of regular entry into service, subject to probation regularization. Paragraph 6 of G.O.MS.No. 7 specifically notes that functionaries appointed during the 2019 and 2020 notifications are granted permission on completion of 6 years of qualifying service under 11th PRC norms. Line departments will issue precise reckoning cut-off guidelines to standardize DDO audits across districts.
What if I have not yet passed my Departmental Tests?
Under standard Automatic Advancement Scheme rules (G.O.Ms.No. 1, 2022), passing the prescribed departmental tests for your post is mandatory. If an employee completes 6 years of service but clears the exam later, the financial benefit of the Special Grade Post Scale is normally awarded from the date following the final day of the examination in which they passed.
How much monthly salary increase can an employee expect?
🌾 SGSW ఉద్యోగులకు AAS తర్వాత జీతంలో మార్పు 2026 🌾
📌 ప్రస్తుతం – ₹22,460 Scale
• Basic Pay: ₹25,220
• DA: ₹9,410
• HRA @ 16%: ₹4,035
• Estimated Gross: ₹38,665
• Estimated Net: ₹33,813
📌 AAS / Special Grade తర్వాత – ₹23,120–₹74,770 Scale
• Basic Pay: ₹25,940
• DA: సుమారు ₹9,679
• HRA @ 16%: ₹4,150
• Estimated Gross: ₹39,769
• Estimated Net: ₹34,917
💰 AAS వల్ల అంచనా నెలవారీ ప్రయోజనం:
• Basic: +₹720
• Gross: +₹1,104
• Net: +₹1,104 సుమారు
• Annual Gross benefit: సుమారు ₹13,250
Summary: A Huge Milestone for Frontline Governance
G.O.MS.No. 7 (Dated 20-09-2026) is more than just an administrative notification—it is a long-deserved structural recognition for frontline workers who run the grassroots governance machinery of Andhra Pradesh.
By resolving pay stagnation and implementing the 6-Year Special Grade Post Scale (AAS), the government has provided tangible career progression and financial stability to the 2019 and 2020 batches.
Action Item for Employees: Double-check your Service Register entries today, verify your qualifying service dates with your administrative section (MPDO / Municipal Commissioner offices), and initiate your pay fixation proposal promptly.
