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Latest Circular Memo | 09 November 2026

Latest Government Update:
The Andhra Pradesh Finance Department has issued instructions to all Secretariat Departments and Heads of Departments to defer proposals for creation of new posts, upgradation, re-designation and conferring Gazetted status to any category of posts until orders are issued on the recommendations of the 12th Pay Revision Commission.

1. Circular Memo Details

Government	Government of Andhra Pradesh
Department	Finance (PC & TA) Department
Circular Memo No.	FIN01-HR0PCTA/2/2026 (C.No.3490415)
Date	09-11-2026
Subject	Proposals for creation of new posts, upgradation, re-designation and conferring Gazetted status during the tenure of 12th PRC – Certain instructions issued.
Reference	G.O.Ms.No.68, General Administration (SC.A) Department, dated 12.07.2023.
Second Reference	G.O.Ms.No.200, General Administration (SC.A) Department, dated 01.10.2026.
Issued By	Vadarevu Vinay Chand, Secretary to Government

2. What is the Government Circular About?

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has constituted the 12th Pay Revision Commission (PRC). The Finance Department has been receiving several proposals from different departments regarding:

• Creation of new posts.
• Upgradation of existing posts.
• Re-designation of posts.
• Conferring Gazetted status to existing categories of posts.

In this context, the Finance Department has issued certain instructions to all Secretariat Departments and Heads of Departments.

3. Important Instructions Issued by Finance Department

Point 1: 12th PRC Constitution

The Government has constituted the 12th Pay Revision Commission. The Finance Department is receiving numerous proposals relating to changes in the existing staff structure.

Point 2: Avoid Changes During PRC Tenure

During the tenure of the Pay Revision Commission, it is not desirable to create new posts, upgrade or re-designate existing posts, or confer Gazetted status to any category of posts.

Such changes may complicate the work of the PRC in determining parity, equity and comparisons among various categories of employees.

Point 3: Defer All Such Proposals

All Secretariat Departments and Heads of Departments are requested to defer proposals relating to the creation of new posts, upgradation, re-designation and conferring Gazetted status.

These proposals should be deferred until orders are issued on the recommendations of the 12th Pay Revision Commission.

4. Who Should Follow These Instructions?

• All Departments of Andhra Pradesh Secretariat.
• All Heads of Departments (HODs).
• All sections of the Finance Department.
• Departments submitting proposals for new posts or changes to existing posts.

5. Impact on Government Employees

As per the circular, departments have been instructed to defer proposals concerning changes in the existing post structure during the tenure of the 12th PRC.

• Proposals for creation of new posts are to be deferred.
• Proposals for upgradation of posts are to be deferred.
• Proposals for re-designation of posts are to be deferred.
• Proposals for granting Gazetted status are to be deferred.

Important Clarification: This circular concerns the processing of the above proposals during the PRC tenure. It does not state that existing posts or already granted Gazetted status are cancelled.

6. ముఖ్యమైన వివరాలు – తెలుగులో

12వ వేతన సవరణ సంఘం (12th PRC) నేపథ్యంలో ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ ప్రభుత్వం కీలకమైన సర్క్యులర్ మెమో జారీ చేసింది.

ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ రాష్ట్ర ఆర్థిక శాఖ 09-11-2026 తేదీన FIN01-HR0PCTA/2/2026 (C.No.3490415) నంబరుతో ఈ సర్క్యులర్ మెమోను విడుదల చేసింది.

ప్రభుత్వం జారీ చేసిన ముఖ్యమైన ఆదేశాలు:

1. కొత్త పోస్టుల ఏర్పాటు ప్రతిపాదనలను వాయిదా వేయాలి.
2. ప్రస్తుతం ఉన్న పోస్టుల అప్‌గ్రేడేషన్ ప్రతిపాదనలను వాయిదా వేయాలి.
3. పోస్టుల రీ-డిజిగ్నేషన్ ప్రతిపాదనలను వాయిదా వేయాలి.
4. ఏదైనా కేటగిరీ పోస్టులకు గెజిటెడ్ హోదా కల్పించే ప్రతిపాదనలను వాయిదా వేయాలి.

12వ వేతన సవరణ సంఘం తన సిఫార్సులను సమర్పించి, వాటిపై ప్రభుత్వం ఉత్తర్వులు జారీ చేసే వరకు ఈ ప్రతిపాదనలను వాయిదా వేయాలని అన్ని శాఖలకు ఆర్థిక శాఖ సూచించింది.

వివిధ ఉద్యోగ కేటగిరీల మధ్య సమానత్వం (Parity), న్యాయం (Equity) మరియు వేతనాల పోలికలను నిర్ణయించడంలో 12వ PRCకి ఇబ్బందులు కలగకుండా ఈ నిర్ణయం తీసుకున్నట్లు సర్క్యులర్‌లో పేర్కొన్నారు.

ఈ ఆదేశాలు ఎవరికి వర్తిస్తాయి?

• సచివాలయ శాఖలన్నింటికీ.
• అన్ని శాఖాధిపతులకు (Heads of Departments).
• ఆర్థిక శాఖలోని అన్ని సెక్షన్లకు.

గమనిక: ఈ సర్క్యులర్‌లో పేర్కొన్నది కొత్త పోస్టులు, అప్‌గ్రేడేషన్, రీ-డిజిగ్నేషన్ మరియు గెజిటెడ్ హోదా కల్పించే ప్రతిపాదనలను వాయిదా వేయడం గురించి మాత్రమే.

7. Reference Government Orders

1. G.O.Ms.No.68, General Administration (SC.A) Department, dated 12-07-2023.
2. G.O.Ms.No.200, General Administration (SC.A) Department, dated 01-10-2026.

8. Signature and Authority

Vadarevu Vinay Chand
Secretary to Government
Finance (PC & TA) Department
Government of Andhra Pradesh.

9. Distribution / Copy To

• All Departments of Secretariat, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati.
• All Heads of Departments.
• All sections of Finance Department.
• The Pay Revision Commissioner, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati.
• The Secretary, PRC, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi.
• SF/SCs (3490415).

10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Has the AP Government issued new instructions regarding the 12th PRC?

Yes. The Finance Department issued Circular Memo dated 09-11-2026.

Q2. Can departments create new posts during the 12th PRC tenure?

Proposals for creation of new posts are to be deferred until orders are issued on the 12th PRC recommendations.

Q3. Are proposals for upgradation of posts allowed?

Such proposals are also to be deferred as per the circular.

Q4. Can Gazetted status be granted to existing categories?

Proposals for conferring Gazetted status are to be deferred during this period.

Q5. When can these proposals be considered again?

After orders are issued on the recommendations of the 12th Pay Revision Commission, subject to further Government instructions.

11. Official Document

AP Finance Department Circular Memo

Memo No: FIN01-HR0PCTA/2/2026 (C.No.3490415)

Date: 09-11-2026

Readers are advised to refer to the original Government circular for complete and authoritative information.

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