The Andhra Pradesh Finance Department has issued Memo No.3322665 dated 12 July 2026, introducing comprehensive operational guidelines for implementing the Posts Allocation Module (PAM) in the NIDHI Portal. The module is part of the Presidential Order (PO) 2025 Application and aims to facilitate the distribution of cadre strength and working strength among reorganized local cadres following the implementation of the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres & Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025.
This initiative enables departments to allocate sanctioned posts systematically across newly reorganized districts, zones, multi-zones, and divisions.
Why Was This Memo Issued?
Following the implementation of the Presidential Order 2025, Andhra Pradesh has reorganized local cadres into:
26 Districts
6 Zones
2 Multi-Zones
To complete this restructuring, every department must distribute both sanctioned cadre strength and existing working strength using the newly developed Posts Allocation Module (PAM) available in the NIDHI Portal.
Major Highlights
Finance Department issued operational guidelines.
PAM is integrated into the NIDHI Portal.
Departments must complete CDM, PDM and OLM modules before accessing PAM.
Allocation of both cadre strength and working strength is mandatory.
Maker–Checker–Approver workflow has been introduced.
Finance Department concurrence is mandatory before final orders.
Services Available in PAM
The module provides two major services:
- Cadre Strength Allocation
Identification of offices requiring allocation
Determination of Posts Allocation Ratios (PARs)
Allocation of sanctioned cadre strength
- Working Strength Allocation
Distribution of employees among reorganized local cadres
Adjustment of working strength based on allocated cadre strength
Workflow Process
The allocation process follows a structured workflow:
- Maker prepares proposal.
- Checker verifies the proposal.
- Approver (HoD) approves.
- Proposal reaches Secretariat Department.
- Secretary verifies and approves.
- Finance Department grants concurrence.
- Final Government Orders are issued.
This workflow ensures transparency and accuracy in cadre allocation.
Important Instructions
Departments should:
Verify offices subjected to allocation.
Generate Posts Allocation Ratios.
Allocate cadre strength carefully.
Minimize variance from PAR.
Submit proposals through the prescribed workflow.
Complete working strength allocation after cadre allocation.
Technical Support
The AP Centre for Financial Systems & Services (APCFSS) will provide technical support for implementing the PAM module.
User manuals and online resources are available through the NIDHI Portal.
Who Should Follow These Guidelines?
The memo applies to:
Secretariat Departments
Heads of Departments
District Collectors
Competent Authorities
Finance Department Officials
All Departments covered under the Presidential Order 2025
Conclusion
The Andhra Pradesh Government has taken another significant step towards implementing the Presidential Order 2025 by launching the Posts Allocation Module (PAM) in the NIDHI Portal. The detailed operational guidelines issued by the Finance Department will help departments distribute cadre strength and working strength efficiently, ensuring uniform implementation of the reorganized local cadre system across the State.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is PAM?
PAM stands for Posts Allocation Module, developed for allocating cadre strength and working strength in reorganized local cadres.
Q2. Which portal hosts PAM?
PAM is available in the NIDHI Portal under the PO 2025 application.
Q3. Who issued the guidelines?
The Finance (HR.I-Planning & Policy) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh issued the guidelines.
Q4. What is the memo date?
12 July 2026.
Q5. Is Finance Department approval mandatory?
Yes. Final proposals require concurrence from the Finance Department before issuing orders.