AP Educational Service Rules Amendments 2026
G.O.Ms.No.33 • 27 October 2026
MEO-II, local cadres and appointing authorities
AP G.O.Ms.No.33 dated 27-10-2026 amends the Andhra Pradesh Educational Service Rules, 1998. The order adds three categories under Rule 2 and replaces the Rule 12 unit-of-appointment table, specifying posts, appointment units and appointing authorities.
AP GO 33: Key Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Order | G.O.Ms.No.33 |
| Department | School Education (Services-1), Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Order date | 27 October 2026 |
| Deemed effective date | 15 September 2026 |
| Rules amended | Andhra Pradesh Educational Service Rules, 1998, issued in G.O.Ms.No.505 dated 16 November 1998 |
| Amended provisions | Rule 2: categories added; Rule 12: appointment-unit table substituted |
| Local reservation | 95% for categories filled by direct recruitment, as specified in Note 2 |
| Signatory | J. Syamala Rao, Principal Secretary to Government |
New Categories Added Under Rule 2
| Class | Category | Post |
|---|---|---|
| III | 14 | Co-ordinator (PESC) |
| III | 15 | District Coordinator (Open Schools) |
| IV | 5 | Mandal Educational Officer-II |
The addition of these categories is a service-rule amendment. This order does not provide a vacancy count, application dates, recruitment eligibility or an application form.
Units of Appointment and Appointing Authorities
The substituted Rule 12 table lists the following posts. Class and category numbers below follow the supplied order, including Category 1 under Class IV for both MEO and Deputy Inspector of Schools.
| Class / Category | Post | Unit | Appointing authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| II / 1 | District Educational Officer (DR) | Multi-Zone* | Government |
| III / 1 | Deputy Educational Officer | Multi-Zone | Director of School Education |
| III / 4 | Senior Lecturer, DIET | Multi-Zone | Director of School Education |
| III / 14 | Co-ordinator (PESC) | Multi-Zone | Director of School Education |
| III / 15 | District Coordinator (Open Schools) | Multi-Zone | Director of School Education |
| IV / 1 | Mandal Educational Officer | Zone | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
| IV / 1 | Deputy Inspector of Schools | Zone | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
| IV / 2 | Lecturer, DIET | Zone | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
| IV / 3 | Lecturer in Physical Education, DIET; Regional Inspector of Physical Education | Zone | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
| IV / 4 | Lecturer in Art Education, DIET | Zone | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
| IV / 5 | Mandal Educational Officer-II | Zone | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
Multi-Zone Composition
For the Class III posts listed above, the order specifies:
| Unit | Composition |
|---|---|
| Multi-Zone I | Zone I, Zone II and Zone III |
| Multi-Zone II | Zone IV, Zone V and Zone VI |
The DEO (DR) row also lists Multi-Zone I as Zones I, II and III. Its Multi-Zone II entry carries the discrepancy noted above.
Six Zones: District-wise Composition
The district names below reproduce the zone composition in the supplied order.
| Zone | Districts |
|---|---|
| Zone I | Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli |
| Zone II | Alluri Sitarama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema |
| Zone III | West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna |
| Zone IV | Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore |
| Zone V | Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa |
| Zone VI | Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai |
Service Matters Covered by the Appointment Unit
Note 1 states that each unit specified in the table constitutes a separate unit for appointment, recruitment, discharge, seniority, promotion, transfer and other service matters, under Paragraph 5(1) of the Presidential Order, 2025.
95% Local Reservation: Scope
Note 2 specifies 95% reservation in favour of local candidates in direct recruitment to categories filled by direct recruitment. This statement should not be read as a 95% reservation rule for promotions or transfers.
Background and References
- G.O.Ms.No.505, Education (Services.I), dated 16-11-1998: original service rules.
- G.O.Ms.No.45, General Administration (SPF&MC), dated 20-04-2026: referenced publication of the Presidential Order framework.
- G.O.Ms.No.190, General Administration (SPF&MC), dated 15-09-2026: organisation of local cadres.
- G.O.Ms.No.22, School Education (Ser.I), dated 19-09-2026: addition of DEO (DR) to the rules.
- DSE proposals dated 17-09-2026 and notes dated 28-09-2026; APPSC letter dated 21-10-2026.
The order states that the notification will be published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette. This summary is based on the supplied four-page G.O.; it does not independently confirm subsequent Gazette publication or any corrigendum.
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What is AP G.O.Ms.No.33 dated 27 October 2026?
It amends the Andhra Pradesh Educational Service Rules, 1998, by adding three categories under Rule 2 and substituting the unit-of-appointment table under Rule 12.
From which date do these amendments take effect?
The notification is deemed to have come into force on and from 15 September 2026.
Which new categories are added?
Class III Category 14: Co-ordinator (PESC); Class III Category 15: District Coordinator (Open Schools); and Class IV Category 5: Mandal Educational Officer-II.
Who is the appointing authority for MEO-II?
The Regional Joint Director of School Education is the appointing authority shown for MEO-II. Its unit of appointment is the zone.
Does 95% local reservation apply to promotions?
Note 2 specifies 95% local reservation for categories of posts to be filled by direct recruitment. It does not state that this percentage applies to promotions.
Is this a recruitment notification?
This order amends service rules. It does not announce vacancies, an application schedule or an online application link.
Source: supplied G.O.Ms.No.33 dated 27-10-2026, pages 1–4. This article is a reader-friendly summary; consult the full order for official wording.
