The Government of Andhra Pradesh, School Education Department has issued an important clarification regarding the seniority of teachers who were reverted to a lower cadre on their own request. The clarification relates to preparation of seniority lists for allotment under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025.
The entire service rendered by an employee in the feeder cadre, both before promotion and after reversion, shall be considered as the length of service, only for the purpose of preparation of seniority lists and allotment under Presidential Order-2025.
AP Teachers Seniority 2026 – Feeder Cadre Service Clarification
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Memo Number | ESE02-13022/4/2026-E-VII |
| Date | 02-10-2026 |
| Subject | Seniority of teachers reverted to lower cadre on their own request |
| Main Clarification | Consideration of entire feeder cadre service before promotion and after reversion |
| Purpose | Preparation of seniority lists for allotment under Presidential Order-2025 |
| Reference | Govt. Memo No.3363883/Ser.II/A.2/2026, SE Dept., dated 30-09-2026 |
| Issued by | Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh |
| Priority | MOST URGENT |
What is the Clarification on Feeder Cadre Service?
The Government has directed that the entire service rendered by the employee in the feeder cadre shall be considered as the length of service for the specified purpose.
This includes feeder cadre service rendered:
- Before promotion from the feeder cadre; and
- After reversion to the feeder cadre.
The memo specifically states that consideration of this feeder cadre service is only for the purpose of preparation of seniority lists and allotment under Presidential Order-2025.
Feeder Cadre Service Before Promotion and After Reversion
According to the clarification, where an employee has rendered service in the feeder cadre, was subsequently promoted, and thereafter reverted to the feeder cadre, the service rendered in that feeder cadre is to be considered for the specified seniority-list and allotment purpose.
| Service Period | Treatment under the Memo |
|---|---|
| Feeder cadre service before promotion | To be considered |
| Period after promotion | The memo's specific clarification concerns service rendered in the feeder cadre |
| Feeder cadre service after reversion | To be considered |
| Purpose | Preparation of seniority lists and allotment under Presidential Order-2025 |
Directions to District Educational Officers
All the District Educational Officers in the State have been directed to prepare the seniority lists exclusively for the purpose of allotment of employees under the Presidential Order, 2025.
The seniority lists are to be prepared in strict conformity with the instructions issued in:
Dated: 09-06-2026
Issued by the General Administration (SPF&MC) Department.
Further Action as per G.O.Ms.No.129
The District Educational Officers have also been directed to take further necessary action in accordance with:
General Administration (Services) Department
Dated: 17-07-2026
Publication of Seniority Lists on 03-10-2026
The memo states that the concerned seniority lists shall be published in the public domain on 03-10-2026, as per the prescribed procedure.
AP Teachers Seniority 2026 – Key Points
| Issue | Clarification |
|---|---|
| Teachers concerned | Teachers reverted to lower cadre on their own request |
| Feeder cadre service before promotion | To be considered |
| Feeder cadre service after reversion | To be considered |
| Length of service | Entire service rendered in the feeder cadre before promotion and after reversion is to be considered for the specified purpose |
| Purpose | Preparation of seniority lists and allotment under Presidential Order-2025 |
| Seniority list publication | 03-10-2026 |
| Responsible authorities | District Educational Officers in the State |
| Priority | MOST URGENT |
What Does This Mean for Reverted Teachers?
For teachers covered by this clarification, the feeder cadre service rendered before promotion as well as the feeder cadre service rendered after reversion is to be taken into account while determining the length of service for preparation of the seniority lists referred to in the memo.
This clarification is specifically connected with the allotment process under Presidential Order-2025.
The memo does not state that this treatment automatically applies to every other seniority or service-related purpose. It specifically says that the service is to be considered only for preparation of seniority lists and allotment under Presidential Order-2025.
Official Memo Details
School Education Department
Memo No: ESE02-13022/4/2026-E-VII
Date: 02-10-2026
Subject: Seniority of teachers reverted to lower cadre on their own request – Preparation of seniority lists for allotment under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025 – Clarification regarding counting of feeder cadre service for allotment purposes.
Download AP Teachers Seniority Memo 2026
Teachers and employees are advised to read the official School Education Department Memo for complete instructions.
Memo No. ESE02-13022/4/2026-E-VII
Dated: 02-10-2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the AP Teachers Seniority Memo dated 02-10-2026?
The School Education Department issued the memo regarding seniority of teachers reverted to lower cadre on their own request for preparation of seniority lists and allotment under Presidential Order-2025.
2. Will feeder cadre service before promotion be considered?
Yes. The memo states that the entire service rendered in the feeder cadre, including feeder cadre service before promotion, shall be considered for the specified seniority-list and allotment purpose.
3. Will feeder cadre service after reversion be considered?
Yes. Feeder cadre service rendered after reversion shall also be considered for the specified purpose.
4. Which feeder cadre service will be counted?
The memo refers to the entire service rendered by the employee in the feeder cadre, both before promotion and after reversion, for the specified purpose.
5. Is feeder cadre service being considered for all seniority purposes?
The memo specifically states that this consideration is only for preparation of seniority lists and allotment under Presidential Order-2025.
6. When will the seniority lists be published?
The memo states that the seniority lists shall be published in the public domain on 03-10-2026 as per the prescribed procedure.
7. Who has to prepare the seniority lists?
All District Educational Officers in the State have been directed to prepare the seniority lists in accordance with the instructions referred to in the memo.
