AP GVMC & Vijayawada Municipal Teachers Local Cadre Orders 2026
GVMC & Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Schools | G.O.Ms.No. 207 & 208 | Orders dated 08-10-2026
AP GVMC & Vijayawada Municipal Teachers Local Cadre Orders 2026: The Government of Andhra Pradesh, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, issued G.O.Ms.No. 207 and G.O.Ms.No. 208 on 8 October 2026 for organisation of posts in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation schools under the School Education Department. The orders specify local cadres and appointing authorities under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025.
జీవో 207 ద్వారా GVMC పాఠశాలల్లోని అనుబంధ పట్టికలో పేర్కొన్న పోస్టులను విశాఖపట్నం–అనకాపల్లి Contiguous Districts Cadreగా ఏర్పాటు చేశారు. జీవో 208 అనుబంధ పట్టికలో విజయవాడ మునిసిపల్ కార్పొరేషన్ పాఠశాలల పోస్టులను District Cadreగా పేర్కొన్నారు. రెండు జీవోల అనుబంధాల్లోనూ Head Master Grade-II (Gazetted) పోస్టులు Zonal Cadreలో ఉన్నాయి. 95% స్థానిక అభ్యర్థుల రిజర్వేషన్ నిబంధన Direct Recruitmentకు సంబంధించినది.
G.O. 207 & 208: Key Details
| Particular | G.O.Ms.No. 207 | G.O.Ms.No. 208 |
|---|---|---|
| Order date | 08-10-2026 | 08-10-2026 |
| Schools covered | Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation schools | Vijayawada Municipal Corporation schools |
| Issuing department | General Administration (SPF&MC), Government of Andhra Pradesh | |
| District-level organisation | Contiguous districts cadre: Visakhapatnam & Anakapalli | District cadre, as listed in the annexure |
| District-level appointing authority | District Educational Officer | |
| Head Master Grade-II (Gazetted) | Zonal cadre; Regional Joint Director of School Education is the appointing authority | |
| Local reservation in direct recruitment | 95%, as specified in paragraph 8 of the orders | |
| Signed by | G. Sai Prasad, Chief Secretary to Government | |
G.O.Ms.No. 207: GVMC Contiguous Districts Cadre
G.O. 207 approves organisation of GVMC school posts into contiguous districts and zonal cadres, including posts that may be sanctioned from time to time. The following 16 categories in Section I of its annexure are placed in the Visakhapatnam & Anakapalli contiguous districts cadre.
| Sl. No. | 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 (Oriya) | District Educational Officer |
| 10 | School Assistant (Physical Education) | District Educational Officer |
| 11 | Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant | District Educational Officer |
| 12 | Secondary Grade Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 13 | Art/Drawing Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 14 | Craft Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 15 | Music Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 16 | Vocational Instructor / Vocational Training Instructor | District Educational Officer |
GVMC Head Master Grade-II: Zonal Cadre
Section II of the annexure places Head Master Grade-II (Gazetted) in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation schools in the Zone Cadre. The appointing authority is the Regional Joint Director of School Education.
G.O.Ms.No. 208: Vijayawada Municipal Corporation District Cadre
The annexure to G.O. 208 places the following 16 categories of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation school posts in the District Cadre, with the District Educational Officer as appointing authority.
| Sl. No. | 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 | Secondary Grade Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 13 | Music Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 14 | Craft Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 15 | Art/Drawing Teacher | District Educational Officer |
| 16 | Sewing Teacher | District Educational Officer |
Vijayawada Head Master Grade-II: Zonal Cadre
Section II of the annexure places Head Master Grade-II (Gazetted) in Vijayawada Municipal Corporation schools in the Zone Cadre. The appointing authority is the Regional Joint Director of School Education.
Appointment, Seniority, Promotion and Transfer Units
Paragraph 8 specifies that the organised cadres constitute separate units for the following service matters under paragraph 5(1) of the Presidential Order, 2025:
- Appointment and recruitment
- Discharge and seniority
- Promotion and transfer
- Other service matters
For GVMC, the orders refer to the contiguous districts and Zone, as applicable. For Vijayawada, they refer to the District and Zone, as applicable. These provisions establish the relevant service units; the documents do not supply an individual teacher allocation list or a transfer application timetable.
95% Local Reservation: Direct Recruitment Provision
Both orders state that reservation for local candidates in posts filled by direct recruitment shall be 95%, as specified in the Presidential Order, 2025.
Service Rule Amendments and Territorial Jurisdictions
Paragraph 9 states that the Presidential Order, 2025 overrides existing service rules, rules or statutes to the extent of inconsistency. It directs the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department and Human Resources (School Education) Department / concerned Heads of Departments to take necessary action to amend relevant service rules. The departments must also readjust territorial jurisdictions wherever required, based on the unit of appointment and these orders.
Download G.O. 207 & G.O. 208 PDFs
Read the full orders and their annexures for the exact categories, cadre organisation and appointing authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does G.O.Ms.No. 207 cover?
G.O.Ms.No. 207, dated 08-10-2026, organises posts in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation schools into a contiguous districts cadre for Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli and a zonal cadre, as specified in its annexure.
What does G.O.Ms.No. 208 cover?
G.O.Ms.No. 208, dated 08-10-2026, covers Vijayawada Municipal Corporation school posts. Its annexure lists district cadre categories and Head Master Grade-II (Gazetted) in the zonal cadre.
Who is the appointing authority for School Assistants and SGTs?
Both annexures list the District Educational Officer as the appointing authority for School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers and the other district or contiguous districts cadre categories.
Are Head Master Grade-II (Gazetted) posts in the district cadre?
No. Both annexures place Head Master Grade-II (Gazetted) posts in the zonal cadre, with the Regional Joint Director of School Education as appointing authority.
Does 95% local reservation apply to promotions?
The 95% local candidate reservation stated in paragraph 8 concerns direct recruitment. These orders do not state a 95% reservation for promotions.
Do these orders announce vacancies or a transfer application schedule?
No. These documents organise local cadres and state the units for service matters. They do not provide vacancy totals, recruitment application dates or a transfer application schedule.
Sources: G.O.Ms.No. 207 and G.O.Ms.No. 208, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated 08-10-2026, including their annexures. This post summarises the supplied orders; follow the full orders and subsequent implementation instructions for individual service matters.
