AP Teachers AAS Scale 2025 brings welcome clarity to every government teacher wondering when the next pay jump will land. With four milestone stages—Special Grade (6 years), SPP-I A (12 years), SPP-I B (18 years), and SPP-II (24 years)—the revised AAS ensures you are never penalised for promotion bottlenecks. This guide walks you step-by-step through each stage, the latest clarifications in PRC 2022, and the exact proforma PDFs you must submit.
The Automatic Advancement Scheme (AAS) was introduced by the Andhra Pradesh government to reward employees who remain in the same post for extended periods without promotions. As per G.O.Ms. No. 68 dated June 12, 2015, and subsequent revisions in RPS 2022, the scheme operates on a 6-12-18-24-30 years periodicity. It applies to government employees, teaching, and non-teaching staff in local bodies and aided institutions drawing pay in Grades I to XXV (up to Rs 76,730-1,62,780 in RPS 2022).
Introduced in G.O.Ms 96 (2011) and fine-tuned by G.O.Ms 68 (2015), the scheme changed its periodicity from 8-16-24 to 6-12-18-24 years, instantly benefiting thousands of stagnated educators. The government retained this structure in PRC 2022, confirming that no further changes are required. All teaching and non-teaching staff drawing pay in Grades I-XXV are covered, as long as they meet the simple service-length requirement.
AP Teachers AAS Scale 2025 – Stage-by-Stage Explanation
6-Year Special Grade Post Scale
After six completed years in the same cadre, you jump to the next higher pay scale immediately—no departmental tests, no vacancy constraints. Pay is fixed under FR 22(a)(i), which protects your next increment date. Download the ready-to-print Special Grade Proforma PDF.
12-Year SPP-I A & 12-Year Ad-hoc Scale
If your service rules provide a first-level promotion, the Special Promotion Post Scale I-A mirrors that promotion’s pay scale. Where no promotion exists—for instance, aided school assistants—an Ad-hoc Scale I-A is granted. The qualifications required are the same as those for the regular promotion post. For easy processing, grab the 12-Year Increment Proforma PDF.
18-Year Increment (SPP-I B)
This stage is straightforward: you stay in the same SPP-I A scale but earn one additional increment on completion of 18 years. It is sanctioned in the month you reach eligibility and needs only a simple office order.
24-Year SPP-II
The 24-year benefit places you in the second-level promotion scale – usually Headmaster Grade II for school assistants. Where no second promotion exists, you migrate to the scale one step above SPP-I A. Note that once SPP-II is availed, subsequent regular promotions are fixed under FR 22 (a)(i), not FR 22-B.
Qualifications for AP Teachers AAS Scale 2025
For the AP Teachers AAS Scale 2025, qualifications vary by stage. For 6 years (Special Grade), no additional qualifications are needed. However, for SPP-IA (12 years), SGTs require a degree (B.A./B.Sc.), B.Ed., and must pass Executive Officer (E.O.) and Gazetted Officer (G.O.) tests, though those over 50 are exempt. For SPP-IIA (24 years), similar qualifications apply, ensuring eligibility for the next promotion post. Language Pandits (Gr-II) may not need extra tests if they already hold Gr-I qualifications. Check official G.O.s for precise requirements.
Application and Proceedings for Increments
To apply for the AP Teachers AAS Scale 2025 increments, teachers must submit applications to their Mandal Educational Officer (MEO) or Head Master, including service records, qualifications, and test certificates. The 12-year increment proforma and 24-year increment proceedings are critical. Below, find downloadable resources:
AP Teachers AAS Scale 2025: Pay Scales in RPS 2022
The AP Teachers AAS Scale 2025 aligns with RPS 2022, effective from July 1, 2018, with cash payments from January 2022. Below is a table of ordinary and special grade scales for select categories:
| Category | Ordinary Scale | 6 Years (Spl. Gr.) | 12 Years (S.P.P.-IA) | 18 Years (S.P.P.-IB) | 24 Years (S.P.P.-IIA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGT & Equal | Rs 32,670-1,01,970 | Rs 34,580-1,07,210 | Rs 44,570-1,27,480 | One increment | Rs 54,060-1,40,540 |
| School Asst. & Equal | Rs 44,570-1,27,480 | Rs 45,830-1,30,580 | Rs 54,060-1,40,540 | One increment | Rs 61,960-1,51,370 |
| HM/MEO | Rs 54,060-1,40,540 | Rs 57,100-1,47,760 | Rs 61,960-1,51,370 | One increment | Rs 70,850-1,58,880 |
| Junior Asst | Rs 25,220-80,910 | Rs 27,500-87,480 | Rs 34,580-1,07,210 | One increment | Rs 44,570-1,27,480 |
Pro Tip: Always attach countersigned SR extracts with your proforma. In 2024 alone, 31 % of AAS objections raised by Treasury officers stemmed from missing SR pages—an easily avoidable delay.
Download Key AAS 2025 Resources
- AAS 2025 Clarification PDF
- 24 Years Increment Application
- Automatic Advancement Scheme Software Download
Frequently Asked Questions for AP Teachers AAS Scale
1. What is the AP Teachers AAS Scale 2025?
The AP Teachers AAS Scale 2025 refers to the Automatic Advancement Scheme for Andhra Pradesh teachers, offering pay progression at 6, 12, 18, and 24 years of service under RPS 2022.
2. What qualifications are needed for the 12 years AAS scale?
For the 12 years SPP-IA scale, teachers like SGTs need a degree (B.A./B.Sc.), B.Ed., and must pass E.O. and G.O. tests, though those over 50 are exempt.
3. Where can I download the AAS increment proceedings?
You can download the 12 years and 24 years increment proceedings PDFs from the AP Finance Department site at www.apfinance.gov.in.
