Government Order Details: G.O.Ms.No.190, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Dated: 15-09-2026[cite: 2]. Issued by Order of the Governor by Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad[cite: 2].
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially issued G.O.Ms.No.190 approving the organization of civil services and civil posts under the Human Resources (School Education) Department into distinct District, Zonal, and Multi-Zonal cadres[cite: 2]. This order is framed under Paragraph 3 of the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025 (published in Gazette of India on 15.12.2025)[cite: 2].
Key Highlights & Policy Directives
- 95% Local Reservation: The extent of reservation for local candidates in direct recruitment across all organized cadres is fixed at 95% as mandated by Presidential Order, 2025[cite: 2].
- Independent Units of Management: Each District, Zone, and Multi-Zone will function as a separate unit for appointment, direct recruitment, seniority, promotions, transfers, and discharge[cite: 2].
- Overriding Effect: Provisions of the Presidential Order, 2025 override existing service rules[cite: 2]. The School Education Department is instructed to immediately amend relevant service rules and readjust territorial jurisdictions[cite: 2].
- Exempted Offices: In accordance with Paragraph 14 of Presidential Order 2025, posts in the AP Secretariat, Head of Department offices, Special Offices, and State-level institutions are excluded from local cadre organization[cite: 2].
1. District Cadre Posts (Appointing Authority: DEO)
All posts in this category are organized at the district level, with the District Educational Officer (DEO) serving as the designated Appointing Authority[cite: 2]:
| Sl. No. | Name of Category / Post | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statistical Assistant DIET[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 2 | Junior Office Assistant[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 3 | Junior Stenographer[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 4 | Driver (L.V)[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 5 | Laboratory Assistant[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 6 | Library Assistant[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 7 | Record Assistant[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 8 | Office Subordinate[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 9 | Attender-cum-Chowkidar[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 10 | Scavenger[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 11 | Cook[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 12 | Gardener[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 13 | Night Watchman[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 14 | Night Watchman-cum-sweeper[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 15 | Sweeper[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 16 | Watchman[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 17 | Water Woman[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
| 18 | Waterman[cite: 2] | District Educational Officer[cite: 2] |
2. Zonal Cadre Posts (Appointing Authority: RJDSE)
Mid-level administrative and educational positions are organized at the zonal level, with the Regional Joint Director of School Education (RJDSE) as the Appointing Authority[cite: 2]:
| Sl. No. | Name of Category / Post | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandal Educational Officer (MEO)[cite: 2] | Regional Joint Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 2 | Deputy Inspector of Schools[cite: 2] | Regional Joint Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 3 | Lecturer, D.I.E.T[cite: 2] | Regional Joint Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 4 | Lecturer in Physical Education (D.I.E.T) / Regional Inspector of Physical Education[cite: 2] | Regional Joint Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 5 | Lecturer in Art Education, D.I.E.T[cite: 2] | Regional Joint Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 6 | Superintendent[cite: 2] | Regional Joint Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 7 | Auditor[cite: 2] | Regional Joint Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 8 | Senior Office Assistant[cite: 2] | Regional Joint Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 9 | Special Category Stenographer[cite: 2] | Regional Joint Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 10 | Upper Division Steno[cite: 2] | Regional Joint Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 11 | Mandal Educational Officer-II[cite: 2] | Regional Joint Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
3. Multi-Zonal Cadre Posts
Higher-level administrative positions are organized into Multi-Zonal cadres under the jurisdiction of state authority or the Director of School Education[cite: 2]:
| Sl. No. | Name of Category / Post | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District Educational Officer (DR)[cite: 2] | Government[cite: 2] |
| 2 | Assistant Director[cite: 2] | Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 3 | Deputy Educational Officer[cite: 2] | Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 4 | Senior Lecturer, D.I.E.T.[cite: 2] | Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 5 | Co-ordinator (PESC)[cite: 2] | Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
| 6 | District Coordinator (Open Schools)[cite: 2] | Director of School Education[cite: 2] |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is G.O.Ms.No.190 dated 15-09-2026?
It is an official order issued by the GA (SPF&MC) Department, AP, approving the scheme of organization of civil posts under School Education into District, Zonal, and Multi-Zonal cadres under the Presidential Order 2025[cite: 2].
Q: What percentage of direct recruitment posts are reserved for local candidates?
Ninety-five percent (95%) of posts filled by direct recruitment are reserved for local candidates as specified in the Presidential Order, 2025[cite: 2].
Q: Who is the appointing authority for Mandal Educational Officers (MEO I & II)?
The Regional Joint Director of School Education (RJDSE) is the designated appointing authority for MEO-I and MEO-II posts[cite: 2].
Q: Who appoints District Educational Officers (Direct Recruitment)?
The Government of Andhra Pradesh is the appointing authority for District Educational Officer (DR) posts[cite: 2].
Q: Are posts in the State Secretariat or HOD offices covered under these local cadres?
No. As per Paragraph 14 of Presidential Order 2025, posts in the AP Secretariat, Head of Department offices, and State-level institutions are exempt from local cadre organization[cite: 2].
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