12th Pay Revision Commission: Dinesh Kumar Appointed
Appointment order, existing Terms of Reference and report submission timeline.
GSR INFO – www.gsrmaths.inThe Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No.200, dated 01-10-2026, appointing Sri Dinesh Kumar, IAS (1983) (Retd.), as the Pay Revision Commissioner for the 12th Pay Revision Commission. The order was issued by the General Administration (SC.A) Department.
The Commission will continue to operate under the existing Terms of Reference and must submit its report within one year from the date of assumption of charge by the Commissioner.
AP 12th PRC Appointment 2026 – Key Details
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Commission | 12th Pay Revision Commission |
| Appointed Commissioner | Sri Dinesh Kumar, IAS (1983) (Retd.) |
| Order number | G.O.Ms.No.200 |
| Order date | 01-10-2026 |
| Department | General Administration (SC.A) Department |
| Previous Commissioner | Dr. Manmohan Singh, IAS (1985) (Retd.) |
| Terms of Reference | Continue under G.O.Ms.No.68 dated 12-07-2023 |
| Ordinary place of functioning | Velagapudi |
| Report deadline | Within one year from the Commissioner’s assumption of charge |
| Appointment terms and conditions | To be issued separately |
| Issued in the name of | G. Sai Prasad, Chief Secretary to Government |
Background of the 12th Pay Revision Commission
As recorded in the order, the Government constituted the 12th Pay Revision Commission for State Government employees through G.O.Ms.No.68 dated 12-07-2023 and appointed Dr. Manmohan Singh, IAS (1985) (Retd.), as Commissioner. That order also specified the Terms of Reference.
The terms and conditions of his appointment were prescribed through G.O.Rt.No.1686 dated 21-08-2023. Subsequently, the Government accepted his resignation through G.O.Rt.No.1094 dated 21-06-2024, leaving the post vacant. G.O.Ms.No.200 now appoints Sri Dinesh Kumar to the post.
Main Directions in GO 200
- Appointment: Sri Dinesh Kumar, IAS (1983) (Retd.), is appointed as Pay Revision Commissioner for the 12th PRC.
- Separate appointment conditions: His terms and conditions of appointment will be issued separately.
- Existing Terms of Reference: The Terms of Reference under G.O.Ms.No.68 dated 12-07-2023 continue to apply.
- Representations and information: The Commission will prescribe its own procedure for receiving representations, examining matters and calling for information.
- Departmental cooperation: Secretariat Departments and Heads of Departments must furnish information when requested and provide the cooperation and assistance required by the Commission.
- Place of functioning: The Commission will ordinarily function from Velagapudi and may tour within or outside the State when necessary.
- Report submission: The report must be submitted to the Government within one year from the Commissioner’s assumption of charge.
Does This Order Announce a Salary Increase?
No fitment percentage or revised salary structure is specified in this order. Employees should distinguish the appointment of the Commissioner from any subsequent Government decision on pay revision. GO 200 does not specify revised pay scales, arrears, monetary benefits or an implementation date.
The one-year period is a report submission timeline. It runs from the date of assumption of charge, not automatically from the date of the GO. The assumption-of-charge date is not provided in the attached order.
Orders Referred to in GO 200
| Reference | Date | Purpose recorded in GO 200 |
|---|---|---|
| G.O.Ms.No.68 | 12-07-2023 | Constitution of the 12th PRC, appointment of the previous Commissioner and Terms of Reference. |
| G.O.Rt.No.1686 | 21-08-2023 | Terms and conditions of the previous Commissioner’s appointment. |
| G.O.Rt.No.1094 | 21-06-2024 | Acceptance of the previous Commissioner’s resignation. |
తెలుగులో ముఖ్యాంశాలు
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ ప్రభుత్వం 12వ వేతన సవరణ కమిషనర్‌గా శ్రీ దినేష్ కుమార్, ఐఏఎస్ (1983), విశ్రాంత అధికారిని నియమించింది. ఈ మేరకు సాధారణ పరిపాలన (SC.A) శాఖ జి.ఓ.ఎంఎస్.నం.200, తేదీ 01-10-2026 ఉత్తర్వులు జారీ చేసింది.
- కమిషనర్ బాధ్యతలు స్వీకరించిన తేదీ నుంచి ఒక సంవత్సరంలోపు ప్రభుత్వానికి నివేదిక సమర్పించాలి.
- జి.ఓ.ఎంఎస్.నం.68, తేదీ 12-07-2023లో పేర్కొన్న విధివిధానాల ప్రకారమే కమిషన్ కొనసాగుతుంది.
- కమిషన్ సాధారణంగా వెలగపూడి నుంచి పనిచేస్తుంది.
- కమిషనర్ నియామకానికి సంబంధించిన నిబంధనలు, షరతులు విడిగా జారీ చేస్తారు.
- ఈ ఉత్తర్వుల్లో ఫిట్‌మెంట్ శాతం, కొత్త వేతన స్కేళ్లు, బకాయిలు లేదా వేతన సవరణ అమలు తేదీ ప్రకటించలేదు.
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Document: Appointment of Pay Revision Commissioner – G.O.Ms.No.200, dated 01-10-2026.
View / Download GO 200 PDFFrequently Asked Questions
Who has been appointed as the AP 12th Pay Revision Commissioner?
Sri Dinesh Kumar, IAS (1983) (Retd.), has been appointed as the Pay Revision Commissioner for the 12th Pay Revision Commission.
What is the GO number and date?
The appointment was issued through G.O.Ms.No.200, General Administration (SC.A) Department, dated 01-10-2026.
When must the Commission submit its report?
The Commission must submit its report to the Government within one year from the date the Pay Revision Commissioner assumes charge. The order does not specify that assumption-of-charge date.
Does GO 200 announce fitment or revised pay scales?
No. This order appoints the Commissioner and sets out operational directions. It does not announce a fitment percentage, revised pay scales, arrears or a salary implementation date.
Will the existing Terms of Reference continue?
Yes. The Commission will continue under the Terms of Reference issued in G.O.Ms.No.68 dated 12-07-2023.
Where will the Commission function?
The Commission will ordinarily function from Velagapudi and may tour within or outside the State if necessary.
Source: Government of Andhra Pradesh, General Administration (SC.A) Department, G.O.Ms.No.200 dated 01-10-2026, “12th Pay Revision Commission – Appointment of Sri Dinesh Kumar, IAS (1983) (Retd.), as Pay Revision Commissioner”, pages 1–2. This article summarises the supplied order; refer to the original document for its complete wording.
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