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G.O.Ms.No. 201: School Education Cadre Rules

Presidential Order 2025 Implementation | 95% Local Reservation | Cadre Classification

In a significant administrative reform under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially issued G.O.Ms.No. 201 dated 02-10-2026. This order lays down the framework organizing teaching and non-teaching cadres in Government Schools under the Human Resources (School Education) Department into distinct District and Zonal cadres.

🔑 Key Highlights of G.O.Ms.No. 201:

• 95% Local Reservation: The direct recruitment allocation preserves 95% reservation for local candidates in aligned posts.
• Separate Units of Appointment: District and Zone units will strictly act as separate boundaries for appointments, seniority, promotions, transfers, and recruitment.
• Overriding Effect: Provisions of the Presidential Order, 2025 override any inconsistent prior service rules.

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🏛️ Classification of Cadres and Appointing Authorities

Under the newly restructured framework, roles have been segregated into two distinct administrative levels:

1. District Cadre Posts (Appointing Authority: District Educational Officer)

A total of 27 categories are organized under the District Cadre, including:

Category Type	Designations Included
School Assistants (SA)	Mathematics, Physical Science, Biological Science, Social Studies, English, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, Oriya, Tamil, Sanskrit, Physical Education, Special Education.
Primary & Elementary	Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT), Model Primary School Headmaster/School Assistant, SGT (Special Education).
Specialized & Technical	Language Pandit (Hindi), Craft Teacher, Art/Drawing, Music, Weaving, Sewing, Vocational Instructor, Officer in charge in ELTC.
Administrative / Statistics	Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO), Assistant Programme Officer (APO).

2. Zonal Cadre Posts (Appointing Authority: Regional Joint Director of School Education)

Sl. No.	Post Name	Appointing Authority
1	Head Master Grade-II Gazetted in Government Schools	Regional Joint Director of School Education (RJDSE)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Which department issued G.O.Ms.No. 201?

Issued by the General Administration (SPF&MC) Department under Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad.

Q2: What will happen to existing service rules?

The Presidential Order 2025 overrides existing rules to the extent of any inconsistency; departments will officially amend service rules accordingly.

Q3: What posts are exempted from local cadre organization?

Posts in Secretariat departments, Head of Department offices, Special Offices, State-level institutions, and police posts in Capital Commissionerates are exempt from local cadre division.

🎯 Conclusion

G.O.Ms.No. 201 brings much-needed clarity to the School Education workforce in Andhra Pradesh. By reorganizing SGTs, School Assistants, and Gazetted Headmasters into clearly defined District and Zonal units with a protected 95% local reservation ratio, it paves the way for streamlined teacher recruitment, transparent seniority lists, and smooth promotion transfers in upcoming DSC cycles.

Disclaimer: This content is generated for informational, educational, and reference purposes based on official government orders. Please refer to original notifications and departmental gazettes published by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for authoritative legal verifications.

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