ANNEXURE II-A CPS TO OPS Application Form 2026
Under G.O.Ms.No.158, Finance (HR.III-Pension, GPF), Dated: 09.11.2026, The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued detailed guidelines under G.O.Ms.No.158, dated 09.11.2026, for the CPS to OPS Application Form, regarding the one-time option for eligible employees to migrate from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). As part of the verification process, eligible employees are required to obtain certified copies of their initial recruitment and appointment records from their Initial Appointing Authority (IAA).
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GO 158 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Government Order | G.O.Ms.No.158 |
| Order Date | 09 November 2026 |
| Department | Finance (HR.III-Pension & GPF), Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Parent Order | G.O.Ms.No.53, dated 13 July 2026 |
| Application Portal | NIDHI Portal |
| Application Option | CPS to OPS Application Form |
| Last Date | 31 December 2026 |
Government Orders Reference & Purpose
Government has issued G.O.Ms.No.158 dated 09.11.2026 for providing a one-time option for coverage under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to eligible employees:
- Whose recruitment notification/advertisement was issued prior to 01.09.2004.
- Who were appointed to Government service on or after 01.09.2004.
- Who are presently covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
The order provides detailed guidelines for implementing the CPS-to-OPS conversion process.
Who Can Apply for CPS to OPS?
Employees must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed in the relevant Government Orders.
- Recruitment notification/advertisement issued before 01.09.2004.
- Appointment to Government service on or after 01.09.2004.
- Presently covered under CPS.
- Fulfilment of other conditions prescribed by the Government.
ANNEXURE II-A Online Application Generator
TeacherNews has developed an online application generator to help AP teachers and government employees easily prepare the required documents.
Software Features
- Initial Department and Appointing Authority selection.
- Initial Appointment District and Designation selection.
- Personal and Initial Service Particulars.
- CFMS ID / HRMS ID details.
- Present Working School and District details.
- HM Covering Letter preparation.
- Teacher Declaration generation.
- Document Preview facility.
- Combined A4 PDF Download.
- Print all three documents.
Generate ANNEXURE II-A Application Online
Enter your details carefully as per your Service Register and Initial Appointment Proceedings. Preview all documents before downloading. Open the CPS to OPS Application Form Generator below:
How to Generate the Application?
- Open the TeacherNews CPS to OPS Application Generator.
- Select your Department and Initial Appointing Authority.
- Enter your initial appointment details.
- Enter your personal and current work details.
- Fill in the HM Covering Letter details.
- Click on Preview Application & Generate Documents.
- Check all three documents carefully.
- Download the combined A4 PDF.
Three Documents Generated by the Software
| S.No. | Document | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANNEXURE II-A | Application to the Initial Appointing Authority for certified copies. |
| 2 | Teacher Declaration | Employee declaration regarding CPS to OPS conversion. |
| 3 | HM Covering Letter | Forwarding the application and verification certificates to the DEO. |
Documents Required for Verification
As per the prescribed verification process, employees should arrange the relevant initial recruitment and appointment records, including:
- Recruitment Notification / Advertisement.
- Selection List / Allotment List.
- Initial Appointment Proceedings.
- Orders admitting the employee to duty.
HM Covering Letter – Enclosures
The HM Covering Letter generated by the software includes the following five enclosures in Two Sets:
- ANNEXURE-II-A Application Form – with DDO countersignature.
- Copy of DSC-2003 Recruitment Notification.
- Copy of Initial Appointment Proceedings.
- First 5 pages of Service Register (SR) – with DDO countersignature.
- Declaration of the Teacher.
Important Instructions
- Enter all particulars exactly as per the Service Register.
- Verify the initial appointment proceedings and joining date.
- Obtain certified copies from the competent authority.
- Ensure DDO countersignatures wherever required.
- Follow the prescribed NIDHI Portal procedure for the final option.
- Complete the process within the prescribed timeline.
CPS to OPS – Important Links
- G.O.Ms.No.158 – AP CPS to OPS Guidelines
- ANNEXURE II-A Online Application Generator
- Andhra Pradesh Government Orders Website
FAQs- CPS to OPS Application Form
1. What is ANNEXURE II-A?
It is an application submitted to the Initial Appointing Authority for obtaining certified copies of initial recruitment and appointment records.
2. Who should submit ANNEXURE II-A?
Employees covered by the applicable CPS-to-OPS Government guidelines who need certified copies of their initial service records.
3. Where should ANNEXURE II-A be submitted?
It should be submitted to the concerned Initial Appointing Authority (IAA).
4. Is ANNEXURE II-A the final CPS-to-OPS application?
No. It is a requisition for certified copies of initial service records. The final CPS-to-OPS option must be exercised through the prescribed NIDHI Portal procedure.
5. What is the last date for CPS-to-OPS conversion?
As specified in the supplied GO 158 details, the last date is 31 December 2026.
6. Can I download all documents in one PDF?
Yes. TeacherNews provides a combined PDF download containing ANNEXURE II-A, Teacher Declaration, and HM Covering Letter.
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