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AP School Education Memo • 2026

Strict Ban on Recruitments, Promotions & Transfers

Implementation of PO-2025 | Local Cadre Personnel Allotment Guidelines

The Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, has issued crucial instructions vide Memo.No. ESE02-14/219/2026-E-VI dated 01-10-2026 regarding the strict enforcement of an administrative ban across all offices, institutions, and schools under the department.

🛑 Key Directives Issued in Memo No. ESE02-14/219/2026-E-VI:

• Strict Ban Imposed: An absolute freeze is active on creation/upgradation of posts, fresh recruitment, appointments, promotions, transfers, surrenders, and deputations under FSTC.
• Repatriation Restrictions: Authorities are ordered not to issue repatriation orders even upon completion of 5 years of service under Foreign Service Terms and Conditions (FSTC).
• Effective Window: In continuation of Finance Department orders (G.O.Ms.No. 46 and Memo dated 06.07.2026), the ban that came into effect on 13.07.2026 will continue until the complete allotment of personnel to reorganized local cadres under PO-2025 is finished.
• Disciplinary Warning: Any violation or unauthorized order will invite severe disciplinary action under the applicable service conduct rules.

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📑 Scope of Restrictions Under the Freeze

The circular instructs all competent authorities—including Regional Joint Directors (RJDs), District Educational Officers (DEOs), and Additional Project Coordinators (APCs)—to immediately review all pending proposals and ensure complete halt on the following administrative actions:

Category of Action	Status / Direction
Creation & Upgradation of Posts	Completely banned until local cadre distribution is finalized.
Fresh Direct Recruitment & Appointments	Frozen until cadre strength and working strength are formally allocated.
Promotions & Seniority Revisions	Halted to avoid conflicting rights prior to local cadre allocation.
General Transfers & Deputations	Prohibited across all field levels under the School Education Department.
FSTC Deputations & Repatriations	No repatriations permitted, even if 5 years of foreign service are completed.

⚠️ Warning for Competent Authorities: As noted by the Director of School Education, Thameem Ansariya A, I.A.S., all files pending at RJD, DEO, and APC levels must be thoroughly audited. Issuing any order contrary to these instructions will make the concerned officer personally liable for disciplinary action.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Why has the School Education Department imposed this ban?

To ensure smooth, error-free determination of cadre strength, working strength, and transparent allotment of personnel to newly formed District and Zonal cadres under Presidential Order 2025.

Q2: When will regular promotions and teacher transfers resume?

Regular administrative processes will resume once the entire process of personnel allotment to local cadres across the State is officially completed.

Q3: Which departments and offices are bound by this order?

All wings under School Education, including Samagra Shiksha, SCERT, Public Libraries, Adult Education, APOSS, Text Book Press, APSERMC, RJDs, and DEO offices statewide.

🎯 Conclusion

This comprehensive circular reinforces the state government's commitment to implementing the Presidential Order 2025 in a disciplined and systematic manner. By freezing all service movements temporarily, the School Education Department aims to safeguard transparent cadre distribution and fair seniority mapping for teachers and staff statewide.

Disclaimer: This article is published for information, educational, and reference purposes based on official government communications. Please refer to official memos and orders released by the School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, for official legal interpretations.

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