G.O.Ms.No. 244: Ward Secretariat Promotional Posts
Order dated 27 September 2026 | Swarna Wardu Sachivalayams
AP G.O.Ms.No. 244, issued by the Municipal Administration & Urban Development (UBS) Department on 27 September 2026, sanctions 815 Junior Assistant posts and approves upgrading 815 posts each in two Ward Secretariat Grade-II cadres to Grade-I. The order sets out the promotional sequence for eligible Ward Administrative and Ward Data Processing Secretaries.
| Order | G.O.Ms.No. 244, MA&UD (UBS) Department |
|---|---|
| Date | 27 September 2026 |
| Junior Assistant posts | 815 sanctioned through restructuring of surplus post strength |
| Grade-I upgrades | 815 Ward Sanitation & Environment Secretary posts; 815 Ward Planning & Regulation Secretary posts |
| Further action | Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration and Director of Town & Country Planning |
What does G.O.Ms.No. 244 approve?
| Cadre / provision | Posts | Effect stated in the order |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Assistant | 815 | Newly created promotional cadre for eligible Ward Administrative Secretaries. |
| Ward Sanitation & Environment Secretary, Grade-I | 815 | Upgradation of posts in its respective Grade-II cadre. |
| Ward Planning & Regulation Secretary, Grade-I | 815 | Upgradation of posts in its respective Grade-II cadre. |
Promotion sequence for eligible functionaries
- Eligible Ward Administrative Secretaries are to be considered for promotion to the newly created Junior Assistant posts.
- After those promotions, promotions of eligible Ward Data Processing Secretaries are to be taken up according to the hierarchy prescribed in G.O.Rt.No.523, dated 21 August 2019.
- The two specified Grade-II cadres receive a promotional channel to their respective Grade-I posts through the approved upgrades.
Reading the figures carefully: The order identifies 458 surplus Ward Amenities Secretary Grade-II posts and 457 surplus Ward Planning & Regulation Secretary Grade-II posts, totaling 915, while sanctioning 815 Junior Assistant posts against the restructuring. It does not explain the treatment of the remaining 100 posts in this order.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the date of AP G.O.Ms.No. 244?
The MA&UD (UBS) Department issued it on 27 September 2026.
How many Junior Assistant posts are sanctioned?
The order sanctions the creation of 815 Junior Assistant posts by restructuring surplus post strength.
Which Grade-I posts are approved?
It approves upgrading 815 posts each to Ward Sanitation & Environment Secretary Grade-I and Ward Planning & Regulation Secretary Grade-I.
Are Ward Data Processing Secretaries directly promoted to Junior Assistant under this order?
The order states that eligible Ward Administrative Secretaries shall be considered for Junior Assistant posts first. Thereafter, promotions of eligible Ward Data Processing Secretaries shall be taken up under the hierarchy in G.O.Rt.No.523.
Does this order name candidates or announce a promotion date?
No. It sanctions and upgrades posts and directs the concerned authorities to take further action.