AP Model Schools Local Cadres Organisation 2026
G.O.Ms.No.212 | 12 October 2026 | TGT, PGT & Principal
AP Model Schools local cadre organisation under G.O.Ms.No.212, dated 12-10-2026.
AP Model Schools Local Cadres Organisation 2026: The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No.212, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated 12 October 2026, approving the organisation of posts under the Andhra Pradesh Model Schools Society into contiguous-district, zonal and multi-zonal cadres.
The order follows the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025. Its annexure identifies the cadre structure and appointing authorities for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) and Principal posts.
G.O.Ms.No.212: Key Details
| Government order | G.O.Ms.No.212 |
|---|---|
| Date | 12-10-2026 |
| Issuing department | General Administration (SPF&MC) Department |
| Administrative department | Human Resources (School Education) Department |
| Society | Andhra Pradesh Model Schools Society |
| Subject | Organisation of classes of posts into local cadres |
| Framework | Andhra Pradesh Public Employment Order, 2025 |
| Local reservation | 95% in direct recruitment, as specified in the Presidential Order, 2025 |
| Source document | 4-page G.O. including annexure |
TGT, PGT and Principal Cadres & Appointing Authorities
| Post | Local cadre | Appointing authority |
|---|---|---|
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | Contiguous districts cadre | Regional Joint Director |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | Zone cadre | Regional Joint Director |
| Principal | Multi-Zone cadre | Director of School Education |
TGT Contiguous-District Cadres: Six Groups
The annexure specifies the following six groups for TGT posts. Its district column refers to contiguous districts, either full or part.
| Group | Districts listed in the annexure |
|---|---|
| I | Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli |
| II | Alluri Sitarama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema |
| III | West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna |
| IV | Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore |
| V | Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa |
| VI | Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai |
District-name spellings have been standardised for readability. Refer to the original annexure for the official wording.
95% Local Reservation in Direct Recruitment
Paragraph 8 states that reservation for local candidates in direct recruitment to posts filled through direct recruitment shall be ninety five percent, as specified in the Presidential Order, 2025. This clause concerns direct recruitment; it should not be read as a separate 95% promotion quota.
What the Cadre Organisation Covers
Under paragraph 8, the relevant contiguous-district, zonal or multi-zonal cadre constitutes a separate unit for the following service matters, in terms of paragraph 5(1) of the Presidential Order, 2025:
- Appointment and recruitment
- Discharge and seniority
- Promotion and transfer
- Other service matters covered by the order
Paragraph 7 also includes posts that may be sanctioned from time to time. Paragraph 9 directs the School Education Department to amend the relevant service rules to conform to the approved cadre organisation and readjust territorial jurisdictions wherever required.
Background and References
- The G.O. records that the Presidential Order, 2025 superseded the 1975 Order and came into force on 15 December 2025.
- It cites G.O.Ms.No.45, dated 20 April 2026, concerning republication of the 2025 Order in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette.
- It cites G.O.Ms.No.54, dated 14 May 2026, calling for departmental proposals on local cadre organisation.
- The School Education Department submitted proposals relating to the AP Model Schools Society through e-office Computer No.3457325.
Download AP Model Schools G.O.Ms.No.212 PDF
Read the complete order and page 4 annexure for the approved cadre categories, district groups and appointing authorities.
| Document | Link |
|---|---|
| G.O.Ms.No.212, dated 12-10-2026 — Order & Annexure (4 pages) | View / Download G.O. PDF |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AP Model Schools G.O.Ms.No.212?
G.O.Ms.No.212, dated 12 October 2026, approves organisation of posts under the AP Model Schools Society into local cadres under the Presidential Order, 2025.
Which cadre applies to TGT, PGT and Principal posts?
TGT posts are organised into contiguous-district cadres, PGT posts into zonal cadres, and Principal posts into multi-zonal cadres.
Who is the appointing authority?
The Regional Joint Director is the appointing authority for TGT and PGT posts. The Director of School Education is the appointing authority for Principal posts.
What is the local reservation percentage?
Paragraph 8 specifies 95% reservation for local candidates in direct recruitment to posts filled by direct recruitment, as provided in the Presidential Order, 2025.
Does this G.O. announce vacancies or an application schedule?
No. This G.O. concerns organisation of local cadres. It does not provide a vacancy count, application dates, examination dates or an application link.
Does the annexure list PGT zone and Principal multi-zone boundaries?
No. It lists their cadre levels and appointing authorities, but does not enumerate their geographical boundaries. The six district groups shown here apply to TGT posts.
Source: Government of Andhra Pradesh, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, G.O.Ms.No.212, dated 12-10-2026, paragraphs 7–10 and annexure. This article summarises the supplied order; the original G.O. governs its official wording.