AP Municipal Teachers Local Cadre Orders 2026: The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No.203 and G.O.Ms.No.204, dated 04-10-2026, approving the organisation of posts in Municipal Corporation Schools and Municipal Schools under the School Education Department into District and Zonal cadres.
The orders specify cadre units, appointing authorities, service matters and 95% local reservation in direct recruitment under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres & Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025.
G.O.203 and G.O.204: Key Details
| Particular | G.O.Ms.No.203 | G.O.Ms.No.204 |
|---|---|---|
| Order date | 04 October 2026 | 04 October 2026 |
| Schools covered | Municipal Corporation Schools | Municipal Schools |
| Issuing department | General Administration (SPF&MC) Department | |
| Administrative department | Human Resources (School Education) Department | |
| District cadre | 21 listed categories; appointing authority: District Educational Officer | 21 listed categories; appointing authority: District Educational Officer |
| Zonal cadre | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted in Municipal Corporation Schools | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted in Municipal Schools |
| Zonal appointing authority | Regional Joint Director of School Education | |
| Language category difference | School Assistant (Tamil) is listed | School Assistant (Arabic) is listed |
| Local reservation | 95% for local candidates in direct recruitment to posts filled by direct recruitment | |
| Signed by | G. Sai Prasad, Chief Secretary to Government | |
District Cadre Posts: School Assistants, SGTs and Other Categories
The following 20 categories are common to both annexures. Each is organised into a District cadre, with the District Educational Officer as appointing authority. The serial numbers below are for this combined summary.
| Sl. No. | Category of post | Cadre | Appointing authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Assistant (Mathematics) | District | District Educational Officer |
| 2 | School Assistant (Physical Science) | District | District Educational Officer |
| 3 | School Assistant (Biological Science) | District | District Educational Officer |
| 4 | School Assistant (Social Studies) | District | District Educational Officer |
| 5 | School Assistant (English) | District | District Educational Officer |
| 6 | School Assistant (Telugu) | District | District Educational Officer |
| 7 | School Assistant (Hindi) | District | District Educational Officer |
| 8 | School Assistant (Urdu) | District | District Educational Officer |
| 9 | School Assistant (Sanskrit) | District | District Educational Officer |
| 10 | School Assistant (Physical Education) | District | District Educational Officer |
| 11 | Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant | District | District Educational Officer |
| 12 | Secondary Grade Teacher | District | District Educational Officer |
| 13 | Language Pandit (Gr.II) | District | District Educational Officer |
| 14 | Art / Drawing Teacher | District | District Educational Officer |
| 15 | Craft Teacher | District | District Educational Officer |
| 16 | Music Teacher | District | District Educational Officer |
| 17 | Weaving Teacher | District | District Educational Officer |
| 18 | Vocational Instructor / Vocational Training Instructor | District | District Educational Officer |
| 19 | Sewing Teacher | District | District Educational Officer |
| 20 | Laboratory Assistant / Library Assistant in High School | District | District Educational Officer |
Additional Language Category in Each Order
| Order | Additional category | Cadre / authority |
|---|---|---|
| G.O.203 – Municipal Corporation Schools | School Assistant (Tamil) | District / District Educational Officer |
| G.O.204 – Municipal Schools | School Assistant (Arabic) | District / District Educational Officer |
This makes 21 District cadre categories in each order. This combined summary follows the language entries appearing in the respective uploaded annexures.
Zonal Cadre for Grade-II Gazetted Headmasters
| Order | Category | Cadre | Appointing authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.O.203 | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted in Municipal Corporation Schools | Zonal | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
| G.O.204 | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted in Municipal Schools | Zonal | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
Appointment, Seniority, Promotion and Transfer Units
Under paragraph 8 of both orders, the District or Zone, as applicable, shall be 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
The approved organisation also includes posts that may be sanctioned from time to time.
95% Local Reservation in Direct Recruitment
Both orders specify ninety-five percent reservation for local candidates in direct recruitment to posts filled through direct recruitment, as provided in the Presidential Order, 2025.
Service Rules and Territorial Jurisdiction
Paragraph 9 states that the Presidential Order, 2025 shall have overriding effect over existing Service Rules, rules or statutes to the extent of inconsistency. The concerned Municipal Administration and Urban Development and Human Resources (School Education) authorities are directed to amend relevant Service Rules in conformity with the approved local cadre scheme.
The departments are also directed to readjust territorial jurisdictions wherever required, based on the unit of appointment and these orders.
Background and References
The orders refer to the Presidential Order, 2025, published through S.O.No.5777(E) in the Gazette of India on 15-12-2025, superseding the 1975 Order. They also cite G.O.Ms.No.45 dated 20-04-2026, G.O.Ms.No.54 dated 14-05-2026, and the School Education proposals dated 08-07-2026.
మున్సిపల్ ఉపాధ్యాయుల లోకల్ కేడర్ ఉత్తర్వులు – తెలుగు సారాంశం
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ ప్రభుత్వం 04-10-2026 తేదీన జారీ చేసిన జి.ఓ.203 మున్సిపల్ కార్పొరేషన్ పాఠశాలలకు, జి.ఓ.204 మున్సిపల్ పాఠశాలలకు వర్తిస్తాయి. రెండు ఉత్తర్వుల్లో పేర్కొన్న స్కూల్ అసిస్టెంట్లు, ఎస్జీటీలు తదితర 21 పోస్టుల కేటగిరీలను జిల్లా కేడర్గా ఏర్పాటు చేశారు. వీటికి నియామక అధికారి జిల్లా విద్యాశాఖాధికారి.
గ్రేడ్-II గెజిటెడ్ ప్రధానోపాధ్యాయుల పోస్టులను జోనల్ కేడర్గా ఏర్పాటు చేశారు. వీటికి నియామక అధికారి పాఠశాల విద్యాశాఖ ప్రాంతీయ సంయుక్త సంచాలకులు. నియామకం, సీనియారిటీ, పదోన్నతి, బదిలీ తదితర సర్వీసు అంశాలకు సంబంధిత జిల్లా లేదా జోన్ ప్రత్యేక యూనిట్గా ఉంటుంది. ప్రత్యక్ష నియామకాల్లో స్థానిక అభ్యర్థులకు 95% రిజర్వేషన్ను ఉత్తర్వులు పేర్కొన్నాయి.
అనుబంధాల మధ్య తేడా: జి.ఓ.203లో స్కూల్ అసిస్టెంట్ (తమిళం), జి.ఓ.204లో స్కూల్ అసిస్టెంట్ (అరబిక్) పోస్టులు పేర్కొనబడ్డాయి.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between G.O.203 and G.O.204?
G.O.Ms.No.203 covers Municipal Corporation Schools. G.O.Ms.No.204 covers Municipal Schools. Both orders are dated 04-10-2026.
Are Secondary Grade Teachers organised into District cadres?
Yes. Secondary Grade Teacher is listed in the District cadre annexure of both orders, with the District Educational Officer as appointing authority.
Which cadre applies to Grade-II Gazetted Headmasters?
Head Master Grade-II Gazetted in the respective Municipal Corporation Schools or Municipal Schools is organised into a Zonal cadre. The appointing authority is the Regional Joint Director of School Education.
What local reservation is specified?
Paragraph 8 of both orders specifies 95% reservation for local candidates in direct recruitment to posts filled through direct recruitment.
Do these orders cover seniority, promotion and transfers?
Yes. Paragraph 8 specifies the District or Zone, as applicable, as a separate unit for appointment, recruitment, discharge, seniority, promotion, transfer and other service matters under Paragraph 5(1) of the Presidential Order, 2025.
Is the School Assistant language list identical in both orders?
No. The uploaded G.O.203 annexure lists School Assistant (Tamil), while the uploaded G.O.204 annexure lists School Assistant (Arabic). The other listed School Assistant subjects are common to both.
Source: G.O.Ms.No.203 and G.O.Ms.No.204, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated 04-10-2026, including their annexures.
