AP Municipal Schools Local Cadres – G.O.Ms.No.204 Dated 04-10-2026
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No.204, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated 04-10-2026, regarding the organization of classes of posts in Municipal Schools under the School Education Department into different local cadres.
The order has been issued under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres & Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025.
G.O. Number: G.O.Ms.No.204
Date: 04-10-2026
Department: General Administration (SPF&MC) Department
Concerned Department: Human Resources (School Education) Department
Institutions: Municipal Schools
Cadres: District Cadre and Zone Cadre
G.O.Ms.No.204 – Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Government Order | G.O.Ms.No.204 |
| Order Date | 04-10-2026 |
| Department | General Administration (SPF&MC) Department |
| Concerned Department | Human Resources (School Education) Department |
| Schools Covered | Municipal Schools |
| Cadres | District Cadre and Zone Cadre |
| Local Candidate Reservation | 95% in direct recruitment as specified in the Presidential Order, 2025 |
| District Cadre Appointing Authority | District Educational Officer |
| Zone Cadre Appointing Authority | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
Background of G.O.Ms.No.204
The Government Order refers to the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 1975 and the subsequent Presidential Order, 2025.
The Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025 was published in the Gazette of India on 15-12-2025 and came into force with effect from 15-12-2025.
In accordance with the Presidential Order, 2025, the Government called for proposals for organization of posts into District, Zonal and Multi-Zonal cadres.
The Human Resources (School Education) Department furnished proposals for organization of all classes of civil posts relating to Municipal Schools.
Government Approval for Municipal School Local Cadres
After careful examination of the matter and in exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 3 of the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025, the Government approved and organized the classes of posts in Municipal Schools under the School Education Department into District and Zone cadres.
District and Zone as Units for Service Matters
Consequent upon the organization of posts, the District and Zone, as applicable, shall be separate units for various service matters.
- Unit of appointment
- Recruitment
- Discharge
- Seniority
- Promotion
- Transfer
- Other service matters
95% Reservation for Local Candidates
The Government Order specifies that the extent of reservation to local candidates shall be 95% in the matter of direct recruitment to posts to be filled by direct recruitment, as specified in the Presidential Order, 2025.
District Cadre Posts in Municipal Schools
The following posts are organized into the District Cadre under the Annexure to G.O.Ms.No.204.
| S.No. | Name of the Category of Post | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Assistant (Mathematics) | District Educational Officer |
| 2 | School Assistant (Physical Science) | District Educational Officer |
| 3 | School Assistant (Biological Science) | District Educational Officer |
| 4 | School Assistant (Social Studies) | District Educational Officer |
| 5 | School Assistant (English) | District Educational Officer |
| 6 | School Assistant (Telugu) | District Educational Officer |
| 7 | School Assistant (Hindi) | District Educational Officer |
| 8 | School Assistant (Urdu) | District Educational Officer |
| 9 | School Assistant (Sanskrit) | District Educational Officer |
| 10 | School Assistant (Physical Education) | District Educational Officer |
| 11 | Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant | District Educational Officer |
| 12 | School Assistant (Arabic) | District Educational Officer |
| 13 | Secondary Grade Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 14 | Language Pandit (Gr.II) | District Educational Officer |
| 15 | Art/Drawing Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 16 | Craft Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 17 | Music Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 18 | Weaving Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 19 | Vocational Instructor / Vocational Training Instructor | District Educational Officer |
| 20 | Sewing Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 21 | Laboratory Assistant / Library Assistant in High School | District Educational Officer |
Zone Cadre Post in Municipal Schools
The Annexure to G.O.Ms.No.204 identifies the following post under the Zone Cadre.
| S.No. | Name of the Category of Post | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted in Municipal Schools | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
District Cadre vs Zone Cadre
| Particular | District Cadre | Zone Cadre |
|---|---|---|
| Number of listed categories | 21 | 1 |
| Main posts | School Assistants, SGT, Language Pandit and other teaching/support categories | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted |
| Appointing Authority | District Educational Officer | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
| Unit | District | Zone |
Effect on Existing Service Rules
The provisions of the Presidential Order, 2025 shall have overriding effect over the existing Service Rules, rules or statute to the extent of any inconsistency.
The Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Human Resources (School Education) Department and Heads of Departments are required to take immediate action for amendment of relevant Service Rules in conformity with the approved scheme of organization of local cadres.
The departments shall also take necessary action to readjust territorial jurisdictions wherever required, based on the unit of appointment and in accordance with the orders.
Who Should Read G.O.Ms.No.204?
- Municipal School Teachers
- School Assistants
- Secondary Grade Teachers
- Language Pandits
- Head Masters
- Art/Drawing Teachers
- Craft Teachers
- Music Teachers
- Vocational Instructors
- Sewing Teachers
- Laboratory and Library Assistants
- School Education Department Officials
- District Educational Officers
- Regional Joint Directors of School Education
- Teachers and candidates following AP local cadre developments
G.O.Ms.No.204 – Quick Reference
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| G.O. Number | G.O.Ms.No.204 |
| Date | 04-10-2026 |
| Department | General Administration (SPF&MC) Department |
| Concerned Department | Human Resources (School Education) Department |
| Schools Covered | Municipal Schools |
| Cadres | District Cadre and Zone Cadre |
| Local Candidate Reservation | 95% for direct recruitment |
| District Cadre Authority | District Educational Officer |
| Zone Cadre Authority | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
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AP G.O.Ms.No.204 – Municipal Schools Local Cadres
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G.O.Ms.No.204, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, dated 04-10-2026.
Disclaimer:
This article is prepared from the above Government Order for informational purposes. Readers should refer to the original Government Order and applicable rules for authoritative interpretation and implementation.
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