AP Model Schools Cadre Strength 2026: G.O.Ms.No.143
3,260 Cadre Posts | 2,901 Working Strength | 16 October 2026 AP Model Schools cadre and working strength allocation under G.O.Ms.No.143.
AP Model Schools Cadre Strength 2026: The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No.143, Finance (HR-II-Creation-Upgrade-Posts) Department, dated 16 October 2026, determining and distributing the cadre strength and working strength of regular teaching posts in the A.P. Model Schools Society.
The order covers 163 Principal, 1,956 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) and 1,141 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts, totalling 3,260 cadre posts. The recorded working strength is 2,901. Allocation is made among contiguous-district, zonal and multi-zonal cadres under the Presidential Order, 2025.
G.O.143: Order Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| G.O. number and date | G.O.Ms.No.143 — 16-10-2026 |
| Issuing department | Finance (HR-II-Creation-Upgrade-Posts) Department |
| Administrative department | School Education Department — ESE01 |
| Society | A.P. Model Schools Society |
| Scope | Determination and distribution of cadre strength and working strength |
| Schools referred to | 163 AP Model Schools |
| Subject/category entries | 17 entries under Principal, PGT and TGT |
| Local cadre organisation reference | G.O.Ms.No.212, dated 12-10-2026 |
| Document | 11-page PDF with seven annexures |
Principal, PGT and TGT: Category-Wise Totals
| Category | Local cadre | Cadre strength | Working strength | Difference* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | Multi-Zonal | 163 | 162 | 1 |
| PGT | Zonal | 1,956 | 1,695 | 261 |
| TGT | Contiguous Districts | 1,141 | 1,044 | 97 |
| Total | All categories | 3,260 | 2,901 | 359 |
*Difference = cadre strength minus working strength. PGT/TGT subtotals and differences are calculated from Annexure I. These differences are not notified recruitment vacancies.
Subject-Wise Cadre and Working Strength — Annexure I
| Post / Subject | Cadre strength | Working strength |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | 163 | 162 |
| PGT — Botany | 163 | 144 |
| PGT — Chemistry | 163 | 132 |
| PGT — Civics | 163 | 136 |
| PGT — Commerce | 163 | 148 |
| PGT — Economics | 163 | 131 |
| PGT — English | 326 | 287 |
| PGT — Mathematics | 326 | 276 |
| PGT — Physics | 163 | 133 |
| PGT — Telugu | 163 | 161 |
| PGT — Zoology | 163 | 147 |
| TGT — English | 163 | 145 |
| TGT — Hindi | 163 | 155 |
| TGT — Mathematics | 163 | 154 |
| TGT — Science | 163 | 146 |
| TGT — Social Studies | 163 | 152 |
| TGT — Telugu | 326 | 292 |
| Grand total | 3,260 | 2,901 |
TGT Contiguous-District Cadre Allocation — Annexure III
TGT posts are distributed among six contiguous-district groups. District spellings below are standardised for readability; the group codes and allocations follow Annexure III.
| Group code | Districts | Cadre | Working |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD-I/1 | Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli | 245 | 226 |
| CD-I/2 | Alluri Sitarama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema | 14 | 13 |
| CD-I/3 | West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna | 14 | 14 |
| CD-I/4 | Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore | 224 | 194 |
| CD-I/5 | Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa | 217 | 197 |
| CD-I/6 | Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai | 427 | 400 |
TGT Subject-Wise Distribution
Each cell shows Cadre / Working strength. On mobile, swipe the table horizontally.
| Subject | CD-I/1 | CD-I/2 | CD-I/3 | CD-I/4 | CD-I/5 | CD-I/6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telugu | 70 / 65 | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 | 64 / 58 | 62 / 53 | 122 / 108 |
| English | 35 / 32 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 32 / 28 | 31 / 25 | 61 / 56 |
| Hindi | 35 / 33 | 2 / 1 | 2 / 2 | 32 / 29 | 31 / 31 | 61 / 59 |
| Science | 35 / 32 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 32 / 24 | 31 / 28 | 61 / 58 |
| Mathematics | 35 / 31 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 32 / 30 | 31 / 30 | 61 / 59 |
| Social Studies | 35 / 33 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 32 / 25 | 31 / 30 | 61 / 60 |
| Total | 245 / 226 | 14 / 13 | 14 / 14 | 224 / 194 | 217 / 197 | 427 / 400 |
PGT Reorganised Zonal Allocation — Annexure IV
The following consolidated table adds contributions to each reorganised zone from the erstwhile-zone tables in Annexure IV.
| Reorganised zone | Cadre strength | Working strength |
|---|---|---|
| Zone-I | 420 | 362 |
| Zone-II | 24 | 19 |
| Zone-III | 24 | 22 |
| Zone-IV | 384 | 329 |
| Zone-V | 372 | 342 |
| Zone-VI | 732 | 621 |
| Total | 1,956 | 1,695 |
PGT Subject-Wise Consolidated Distribution
Each cell shows Cadre / Working strength. On mobile, swipe horizontally.
| Subject | Zone-I | Zone-II | Zone-III | Zone-IV | Zone-V | Zone-VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 70 / 64 | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 | 64 / 58 | 62 / 52 | 122 / 105 |
| Mathematics | 70 / 65 | 4 / 4 | 4 / 3 | 64 / 49 | 62 / 59 | 122 / 96 |
| Telugu | 35 / 35 | 2 / 1 | 2 / 2 | 32 / 31 | 31 / 31 | 61 / 61 |
| Chemistry | 35 / 28 | 2 / 1 | 2 / 2 | 32 / 28 | 31 / 26 | 61 / 47 |
| Commerce | 35 / 29 | 2 / 1 | 2 / 2 | 32 / 32 | 31 / 28 | 61 / 56 |
| Civics | 35 / 27 | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 | 32 / 25 | 31 / 31 | 61 / 51 |
| Zoology | 35 / 33 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 32 / 24 | 31 / 30 | 61 / 56 |
| Economics | 35 / 21 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 32 / 25 | 31 / 28 | 61 / 53 |
| Physics | 35 / 29 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 32 / 28 | 31 / 27 | 61 / 45 |
| Botany | 35 / 31 | 2 / 1 | 2 / 2 | 32 / 29 | 31 / 30 | 61 / 51 |
| Total | 420 / 362 | 24 / 19 | 24 / 22 | 384 / 329 | 372 / 342 | 732 / 621 |
Principal Multi-Zone Allocation — Annexure VI
| Unit | Cadre strength | Working strength |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Zone I | 39 | 39 |
| Multi-Zone II | 124 | 123 |
| Total | 163 | 162 |
The G.O. records that the Director of School Education furnished revised particulars for distributing Principal posts between the multi-zones. The final allocation is the one shown in Annexure VI above.
What Is Included in Working Strength?
Paragraph 5 states that working strength for this allocation includes employees on deputation, leave, training and suspension, among others. Employees on foreign service are also counted for the limited purpose of allocation among local cadres.
The annexure notes explain that, wherever working strength exceeds cadre strength, inclusion of personnel on deputation or foreign service outside that cadre strength is for allotment of persons under G.O.Ms.No.129, dated 17-07-2026.
Orders of Allotment and Orders of Transfer
- Deputation / foreign service: Obtain options under the procedure in the Appendix to G.O.Ms.No.129 and issue and communicate Orders of Allotment (OOA).
- Present place of working: On allotment, these deputation / foreign-service employees are not to be transferred from their present place of working. Their existing terms continue.
- Other employees against regular posts: The appointing authority shall issue Orders of Transfer (OOT) where a person is allotted to a local cadre other than the one in which they are presently working, except those on deputation / foreign service.
CFMS and Nidhi Payroll Changes
Paragraph 11 instructs the Director of Treasuries and Accounts and the Chief Executive Officer, APCFSS, to effect the required changes in CFMS and Nidhi payroll. The School Education Department and Director of School Education are directed to take further action under the applicable Government orders.
Annexure-Wise Guide
| Annexure | Content | PDF page(s) |
|---|---|---|
| I | Total cadre and working strength: 17 entries | 4 |
| II | District cadre — Nil | 5 |
| III | TGT contiguous-district allocation | 6 |
| IV | PGT zonal allocation | 7–8 |
| V | Contiguous-zone cadre — Nil | 9 |
| VI | Principal multi-zone allocation | 10 |
| VII | Supervisory offices — Nil | 11 |
How G.O.143 Relates to G.O.212
As explained in paragraph 3 of this order, G.O.Ms.No.212, dated 12-10-2026, organised Model School TGT, PGT and Principal posts into their respective local cadres. G.O.Ms.No.143, dated 16-10-2026, determines the cadre and working strengths and distributes those numbers among the local cadres.
Download AP Model Schools G.O.143 PDF
Download the complete order with Annexures I–VII to check the original figures and allocation instructions.
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| G.O.Ms.No.143, dated 16-10-2026 — AP Model Schools cadre and working strength | View / Download G.O.143 PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AP Model Schools G.O.Ms.No.143?
G.O.Ms.No.143, dated 16 October 2026, determines and distributes the cadre strength and working strength of regular AP Model Schools teaching posts among contiguous-district, zonal and multi-zonal cadres.
What are the total cadre strength and working strength?
The order records total cadre strength of 3,260 posts and working strength of 2,901 across Principal, PGT and TGT categories.
How many Principal, PGT and TGT posts are covered?
The totals are 163 Principal posts, 1,956 PGT posts and 1,141 TGT posts. Working strength is 162, 1,695 and 1,044 respectively; PGT and TGT subtotals are calculated from Annexure I.
Does the difference of 359 mean 359 recruitment vacancies?
No. The number 359 is the arithmetic difference between cadre strength and working strength. This order does not issue a recruitment notification for 359 vacancies.
What is the Principal multi-zone allocation?
Annexure VI allocates 39 cadre posts and 39 working strength to Multi-Zone I, and 124 cadre posts and 123 working strength to Multi-Zone II.
Are employees on deputation or foreign service included?
Yes. The order includes deputation, leave, training and suspension in working strength. Employees on foreign service are also counted for the limited purpose of allocation among local cadres.
Will deputation or foreign-service employees move immediately after allotment?
Paragraph 9 states that their options must be obtained and Orders of Allotment issued. They are not to be transferred from their present place of working on allotment, and existing deputation or foreign-service terms continue.
How does GO 143 relate to GO 212?
As recorded in GO 143, GO 212 dated 12 October 2026 organised TGT posts into contiguous-district cadres, PGT posts into zonal cadres and Principal posts into multi-zonal cadres. GO 143 determines and distributes their cadre and working strengths.
Source: Government of Andhra Pradesh, Finance (HR-II-Creation-Upgrade-Posts) Department, G.O.Ms.No.143, dated 16-10-2026, supplied 11-page PDF. Subject figures follow Annexure I; TGT allocation follows Annexure III; consolidated PGT figures are calculated from Annexure IV; Principal allocation follows Annexure VI. Refer to the original document for official wording.