AP Government Teachers Service Rules 2026: G.O.Ms.No.35, School Education (Ser.II) Department, dated 3 November 2026, sets out the Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service Adhoc Rules, 2026 for teachers and other staff in Government Schools and offices of the School Education Department. The order covers appointment methods, qualifications, TET/CTET, local reservation, promotion service, probation and seniority.
The notification is stated to be published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette dated 03.11.2026 and is deemed to have come into force from 02.10.2026. It supersedes the adhoc rules issued through G.O.Ms.No.11, dated 23.01.2009, as amended.
Scope: These rules expressly cover Government Schools and School Education Department offices. This article does not extend their application to other school managements.
GO 35 Service Rules 2026 – Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Order | G.O.Ms.No.35, School Education (Ser.II) Department |
| Order date | 03.11.2026 |
| Deemed commencement | 02.10.2026 |
| Coverage | Teachers and others in Government Schools / School Education Department offices |
| Class I | 19 categories, including School Assistants, MPSHM/SA and specified office posts |
| Class II | 13 categories, including SGT, specialist teachers and specified office posts |
| Direct recruitment local reservation | 95% for the categories filled by direct recruitment |
| Unit of appointment | Revenue District concerned for Class I categories 1–19 and Class II categories 1–13 |
| Minimum service for promotion / appointment by transfer | Not less than 2 years in the lower category |
School Assistant Direct Recruitment and Promotion Ratios
The percentages differ by category. The promotion share shown below includes appointment by transfer; the rules also provide for transfer of surplus MPSHM/SA teachers, subject to the conditions in the order.
| School Assistant category | Direct recruitment | Promotion including appointment by transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological Science, Social Studies and English (Class I categories 1–5) | 30% of substantive vacancies | 70% |
| Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, Oriya, Tamil, Kannada and Sanskrit (categories 6–12) | 70% of substantive vacancies | 30% |
| Physical Education and Special Education (categories 13–14) | 70% of substantive vacancies | 30% |
Promotion is prescribed from Class II categories 1–11. Appointment by transfer is also provided for eligible Junior Assistants, equivalent categories and Senior Assistants of the Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Service working in the specified Government Schools/offices. Prescribed qualifications and other conditions apply.
MPSHM/SA and surplus teacher adjustments
Class I category 15, Model Primary School Headmaster/School Assistant, is filled by transfer of surplus teachers from Class I categories 1–12 or by promotion from Class II categories 1–11. Notes 3 and 4 prescribe how surplus School Assistants and surplus MPSHM/SA teachers are to be adjusted before vacancies are filled through the applicable appointment methods.
Transfer within the same class between different categories is generally not permissible. During reapportionment/rationalisation, the Government may seek willingness from qualified surplus teachers. If willingness is not given, Note 2 provides for transfer, for a specified period, of the junior-most qualified teacher among the surplus teachers who applied for transfers in that subject.
Appointment methods and authorities for all posts
| Class | Category | Post | Method of appointment | Appointing authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class-I | 1 | School Assistant (Mathematics) | I) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 30% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 70% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 2 | School Assistant (Physical Sciences) | I) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 30% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 70% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 3 | School Assistant (Biological Science) | I) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 30% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 70% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 4 | School Assistant (Social Studies) | I) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 30% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 70% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 5 | School Assistant (English) | I) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 30% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 70% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 6 | School Assistant (Telugu) | i) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 70% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 7 | School Assistant (Hindi) | i) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 70% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 8 | School Assistant (Urdu) | i) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 70% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 9 | School Assistant (Oriya) | i) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 70% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 10 | School Assistant (Tamil) | i) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 70% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 11 | School Assistant (Kannada) | i) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 70% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 12 | School Assistant (Sanskrit) | i) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 70% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 13 | School Assistant (Physical Education) | i) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 70% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 14 | School Assistant (Special Education) | i) By Transfer from Category 15 of Class I (If MPSHM/SA are found surplus) ii) By Direct Recruitment of 70% of substantive vacancies. iii) By Promotion from Categories 1 to 11 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies including appointment by transfer. iv) By Appointment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 15 | Model Primary School Headmaster/ School Assistant (MPSHM)/SA | (i) By Transfer from Category 1 to 12 of Class I (If any posts in Categories 1 to 12 of Class I are found surplus) (ii) By Promotion from Category 1 to 11 of Class-II. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 16 | Assistant Programme Officer | (i) By Transfer from Category 1 of Class I (ii) By Recruitment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 17 | Assistant Statistical Officer/ Programme Officer | (i) By Transfer from Category 1 of Class I (ii) By Recruitment by transfer of Junior Assistants and equivalent categories and Senior Assistants from Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department. | District Educational Officer |
| Class-I | 18 | Psychologist Co-Ordinator IED | By Transfer from Category 14 of Class I | Director of School Education |
| Class-I | 19 | Officer Incharge (ELTC) | By Transfer from Category 5 of Class I | District Educational Officer |
| Class-II | 1 | Secondary Grade Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| Class-II | 2 | Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| Class-II | 3 | Physical Education Teacher | No Further Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| Class-II | 4 | Art Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| Class-II | 5 | Drawing Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| Class-II | 6 | Music Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| Class-II | 7 | Craft Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| Class-II | 8 | Vocational Training Instructor/ Vocational Instructor/ | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| Class-II | 9 | Weaving Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| Class-II | 10 | Sewing Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| Class-II | 11 | Language Pandit (Hin) | No Further Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| Class-II | 12 | Artist in SCERT | By transfer from Art teacher | Director of School Education |
| Class-II | 13 | Statistical Assistant, office of the DIET | By transfer from Junior Assistant and equivalent cadres of AP Ministerial services in Government Schools/ Offices of School Education Department | District Educational Officer |
95% Local Reservation and Other Reservation Rules
Note 5 prescribes 95% reservation for local candidates in direct recruitment to the relevant categories, as specified in the Presidential Order, 2025. General Rule 22 special representation applies to direct recruitment, as amended. Reservation in promotion is governed by the rules issued from time to time.
Women alone are to be appointed in institutions specially provided for women/girls. The order prescribes transfer of a woman in the same category within the unit first; where that is not possible, appointment through an admissible method is subject to the seniority and promotion limitation stated in Rule 4.
SA, SGT and Other Post Qualifications
TET/CTET: Rule 5(i) requires the relevant TET/CTET for appointment, promotion or appointment by transfer to Class I categories 1–15, except category 13, SA Physical Education, and Class II categories 1 and 2. Special Education qualification entries additionally require a pass in TET and a valid RCI CRR number.
Higher qualifications are considered subject to the required bachelor-level subjects and all other prescribed requirements. Rule 5(iii) sets out medium/language eligibility for the specified SA subjects, Physical Education and SGT. NCTE norms and Government orders issued from time to time also apply.
SA Mathematics: The order lists degree and Mathematics-methodology routes, a recognised four-year integrated degree route, specified BCA/BE/BTech routes with Intermediate subjects and Mathematics-methodology B.Ed., and a postgraduate route with a three-year integrated B.Ed–M.Ed. These alternatives must be read together with the general conditions.
SGT: The qualification entry specifies Intermediate/equivalent (including the stated vocational bridge route) and the listed elementary teacher education qualifications, or the four-year B.El.Ed. Its note requires a working SGT with an NCTE-recognised B.Ed. to complete a recognised six-month bridge course in elementary education within two years of appointment. This note should be read alongside the main qualification clause.
Post-wise qualification text from the supplied order
The following expandable entries reproduce the qualification table, including the alternatives. Open the relevant entry to check its complete wording.
Class I – 1. School Assistant (Mathematics)
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics /Applied Mathematics / Statistics as the main subject or one of the three equal optional subjects and a B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) degree with Mathematics as a methodology subject.
(Or)
Must possess a 4-year Integrated Degree with Mathematics /Applied Mathematics / Statistics and this 4 year degree shall be from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
(Or)
Bachelor of Compute Applications(BCA) Candidates with Mathematics at Intermediate Level as a group subject or B.E/B.Tech Candidates with Mathematics and Physics at Intermediate level and a B.Ed./B.Ed. (Special Education) degree with Mathematics as a methodology subject
(Or)
Post-Graduation in Mathematics /Applied Mathematics / Statistics or its allied subjects and three-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned Mathematics methodology
Class I – 2. School Assistant (Physical Science)
Must possess a Bachelors Degree with at least two of the following subjects as optional subjects: Physics / Applied Physics / Engineering Physics & Instrumentation and Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Geology or Physics / its allied subjects or Chemistry/ its allied subjects as one of the main subject and other as subsidiary / ancillary subject and a B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) degree with Physical Science / Physics / Chemistry / Science as a methodology subject.
(Or)
Must possess a 4-year Integrated Degree with at least two of the following subjects as optional subjects: Physics / Applied Physics/ Engineering Physics & Instrumentation and Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Geology or Physics / its allied subjects or Chemistry/ its allied subjects as one of the main subject and other as subsidiary / ancillary subject and this 4 year degree shall be from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution
(Or)
Bachelor of Compute Applications(BCA) Candidates with Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) at Intermediate Level as a group subjects or B.E/B.Tech Candidates with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Intermediate level and a B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) degree with Physical Science / Physics / Chemistry / Science as a methodology subject.
(Or)
Post-Graduation in Physics or Chemistry or its allied subjects and three-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned Physical Science / Physics / Chemistry / Science methodology
Class I – 3. School Assistant (Biological Science)
Must possess a Bachelors Degree with Botany and Zoology as optional subjects or one of the two as main and the other as subsidiary subject or any two of other allied subjects viz. Public Health / Human Genetics / Genetics / Bio-Chemistry / Environment Sciences / Micro Biology / Bio-Technology / Industrial Micro-biology / Agriculture / Food Technology / Fisheries / Nutrition / geology / Sericulture / Horticulture / Forestry / Poultry Pharmacology / Pharmacy / General Micro-Biology optional subject-1, Chemistry optional Subject-2, Genetics / Bio-Informatics/ Molecular Biology/ Agriculture / Marine Bio-Technology optional Subject-3 (or) M.Sc. Bio-Technology 5 years integrated course and a B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) degree with Biological Science / Natural Sciences / Science / Botany / Zoology as a methodology subject.
(Or)
Must possess a 4-year Integrated Degree with at least two of the following subjects as optional subjects (or) one of the two as main and the other as subsidiary subject (or) any two of other allied subjects viz. Public Health / Human Genetics / Genetics / Bio-Chemistry / Environment Sciences / Micro Biology / Bio-Technology / Industrial Micro-biology / Agriculture / Food Technology / Fisheries / Nutrition / geology / Sericulture / Horticulture / Forestry / Poultry Pharmacology / Pharmacy / General Micro-Biology optional subject-1, Chemistry optional Subject-2, Genetics / Bio-Informatics/ Molecular Biology/ Agriculture / Marine Bio-Technology optional Subject-3 and this 4 year degree shall be from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
(Or)
Bachelor of Compute Applications(BCA) Candidates with Biological Sciences (Botany and Zoology) at Intermediate Level as a group subjects and a B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) degree with Biological Science / Natural Sciences / Science / Botany / Zoology as a methodology subject.
(Or)
Post-Graduation in Botany and Zoology or its allied subjects and three-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned Biological Science / Natural Sciences / Science / Botany / Zoology methodology.
Class I – 4. School Assistant (Social Studies)
Must possess a Bachelors Degree with any two of the following subjects as optional or one of them as a main and any other one as a subsidiary subject - (i) History (ii) Economics (iii) Geography (iv) Political Science (v) Public Administration (vi) Sociology (vii) Commerce (viii) Politics (ix) Social Anthropology (x) Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology (xi) Anthropology (xii) Social work (xiii) Philosophy and (xiv) Psychology (xv) Business Economics (xvi) Business Organization and Management (xvii) Statistics/ Business Statistics /Quantitative Techniques (xviii) financial Services, Banking and Insurance (xix) Accountancy / Financial Accounting (xx) Fundamentals of information technology in its equivalent of computer Systems and Programmes principles (xxi) Industrial Relation (xxii) Foreign Trade subject and B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) Degree with Social Studies / Social Sciences / Geography / History / Politics Political Science / Economics as a Methodology subject.
(or)
Must possess a 4-year B.A. B.Ed. Integrated degree having any two of the following subjects as optional (i)History (ii) Ancient Indian History Culture& Archaeology (iii) Economics (iv)Geography (v) Political Science (vi)Politics (vii) Public Administration (viii)Commerce (ix) Sociology (x) Social Work(xi) Anthropology (xii) Social Anthropology (xiii) Philosophy(xiv)Psychology with Social Studies / Social Sciences / Geography / History / Politics Political Science / Economics methodology and this 4 year degree shall be from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
(or)
Bachelor of Compute Applications (BCA) / Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) Candidates with Social Sciences at intermediate level as a group subject and must pass B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) with Social Studies / Social Sciences /Geography/History/ Politics /Political Science/Economics as a methodology
(or)
Post-Graduation in the Geography/History/ Politics /Political Science/Economics subject or its allied subject and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with Social Studies / Social Sciences /Geography/History/ Politics /Political Science/Economics methodology.
Class I – 5. School Assistant (English)
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with English as the main subject or one of the optional subjects or a Post Graduate Degree in English and a B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) Degree with English as Methodology Subject.
(Or)
Must possess a 4-year B.A. B.Ed/B.Sc B.Ed Integrated degree having English as one of the optional subjects with English methodology and this 4 year degree shall be from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
(or)
Post-Graduation in English subject and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with English methodology.
Class I – 6. School Assistant (Telugu)
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Telugu as the main subject or one of the three equal optional subjects or Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language in Telugu (B.O.L) or its equivalent or a Post Graduation Degree in Telugu and B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) with Telugu as Methodology subject or Telugu Pandit Training or its equivalent.
(Or)
Must possess a 4-year B.A. B.Ed Integrated degree having Telugu as the main subject (or) as one of the three equal optional subjects with Telugu methodology and this 4 year degree shall be from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
(Or)
Post-Graduation in Telugu subject and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with Telugu methodology.
Class I – 7. School Assistant (Hindi) :
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi as the main subject or Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language in Hindi (B.O.L) or Praveena of Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha (or) Vidwan of Hindi Prachar Sabha, Hyderabad (or) any other equivalent recognized qualification in Hindi (BA degree Standard) (or) a Post Graduate Degree in Hindi (of the following as per table-I) and along with any one of the following training qualifications as per Table-II.
a) Academic Qualifications: Table-I
(Or)
Must possess a 4-year B.A. B. Ed Integrated degree having Hindi as the main subject (or) as one of the three equal optional subjects with Hindi methodology and this 4 year degree shall be from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
(Or)
Post-Graduation in Hindi subject and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with Hindi methodology.
Class I – 8. School Assistant (Urdu)
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Urdu as the main subject or one of the three equal optional subjects or Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language in Urdu (B.O.L) or its equivalent or a Post Graduation Degree in Urdu and B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) with Urdu as Methodology subject or Urdu Pandit Training or its equivalent.
(Or)
Must possess a 4-year B.A. B.Ed Integrated degree having Urdu as the main subject (or) as one of the three equal optional subjects with Urdu methodology and this 4 year degree shall be from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
(Or)
Post-Graduation in Urdu subject and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with Urdu methodology.
Class I – 9. School Assistant (Oriya)
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Oriya as the main subject or one of the three equal optional subjects or Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language in Oriya (B.O.L) or its equivalent or a Post Graduation Degree in Oriya and B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) with Oriya as Methodology subject or Oriya Pandit Training or its equivalent.
(Or)
Must possess a 4-year B.A. B.Ed Integrated degree having Oriya as the main subject (or) as one of the three equal optional subjects with Oriya methodology and this 4 year degree shall be from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
(Or)
Post-Graduation in Oriya subject and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with Oriya methodology.
Class I – 10. School Assistant (Tamil)
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Tamil as the main subject or one of the three equal optional subjects or Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language in Tamil (B.O.L) or its equivalent or a Post Graduation Degree in Tamil and B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) with Tamil as Methodology subject or Tamil Pandit Training or its equivalent.
(Or)
Must possess a 4-year B.A. B.Ed Integrated degree having Tamil as the main subject (or) as one of the three equal optional subjects with Tamil methodology and this 4 year degree shall be from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
(Or)
Post-Graduation in Tamil subject and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with Tamil methodology.
Class I – 11. School Assistant (Kannada)
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Kannada as the main subject or one of the three equal optional subjects or Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language in Kannada (B.O.L) or its equivalent or a Post Graduation Degree in Kannada and B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) with Kannada as Methodology subject or Kannada Pandit Training or its equivalent.
(Or)
Must possess a 4-year B.A. B.Ed Integrated degree having Kannada as the main subject (or) as one of the three equal optional subjects with Kannada methodology and this 4 year degree shall be from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
(Or)
Post-Graduation in Kannada subject and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with Kannada methodology.
Class I – 12. School Assistant (Sanskrit)
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Sanskrit as the main subject or one of the three equal optional subjects or Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language in Sanskrit (B.O.L) or its equivalent or a Post Graduation Degree in Sanskrit and B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) with Sanskrit as Methodology subject or Sanskrit Pandit Training or its equivalent.
(Or)
Must possess a 4-year B.A. B.Ed Integrated degree having Sanskrit as the main subject (or) as one of the three equal optional subjects with Sanskrit methodology and this 4 year degree shall be from any National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
(Or)
Post-Graduation in Sanskrit subject and three-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with Sanskrit methodology.
Class I – 13. School Assistant (Physical Education)
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent and a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or its equivalent or M.P.Ed.
Class I – 14. School Assistant (Special Education)
a)
i) Graduation (or) Post-Graduation with B.Ed.(Special Education)
(Or)
ii) Graduation (or) Post-Graduation and B.Ed.(General) with one or two year Diploma in Special Education.
(Or)
iii) Graduation (or) Post-Graduation and B.Ed.(General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGPD).
(Or)
iv) Graduation (or) Post-Graduation and PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation)/ (Multiple Disability: Physical and Neurological)/ (Loco motor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy).
(Or)
v) Graduation (or) Post-Graduation and Secondary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment.
(Or)
vi) Graduation (or) Post-Graduation and Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf.
(Or)
vii) BA., B.Ed. in Visual Impairment.
(Or)
viii) Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.
And
b) Pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) and possess a valid RCI CRR Number.
Class I – 15. Model Primary School Headmaster/ School Assistant (MPSHM/SA)
Must possess the qualification of at least Intermediate Examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education of Andhra Pradesh or its equivalent and Must possess Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examination, Andhra Pradesh or its equivalent or Must possess a Bachelor Degree and a B.Ed. degree.
Class II – 1. Secondary Grade Teacher
Must possess Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or any other equivalent certificate recognized by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (or) Those candidates who are in possession of Intermediate Vocational Course along with bridge course certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh and two year Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) / Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh (or) its equivalent certificate (or) Special Education in D.Ed./ D.El.Ed. recognized by RCI (or) 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education.
Note:- A person working as a Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT), who possesses a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) qualification obtained from an institution recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), shall mandatorily undergo a six-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the NCTE, within a period of two years from the date of appointment as Secondary Grade Teacher.
Class II – 2. Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education)
a) i) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) and Two (2) year D.Ed. Special Education in any of the category of disability
(or)
ii) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) and One (1) year Diploma in Special Education (DSE) in any of the category of disability.
(or)
iii) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) and Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with six (6) months Certificate Course in Education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
(or)
iv) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) and Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with six (6) months Certificate Course in Education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
(Or)
v) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) and Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with six (6) months Certificate Course in Education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
(Or)
vi) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) and Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf.
(Or)
vii) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) and Primary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment.
(Or)
viii) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) and Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation – Mental Retardation (DVRMR) / Diploma in Vocational Training and Employment – Mental Retardation (DVTE-MR) with Six (6) months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
(Or)
ix) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) and Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with six (6) months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
(Or)
x) Intermediate/ Senior Secondary passed with any RCI recognized qualification of minimum one(1) year duration and six (6) months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
(Or)
Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.
and
b) Pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) and possess a valid RCI CRR Number.
Class II – 3. Physical Education Teacher
No Further Recruitment
Class II – 4. Art Teacher
Must have passed 10th class or its equivalent examination. Must possess a diploma or Certificate in Drawing Commercial Art from the Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture or a certificate in higher grade drawing and a technical teacher training certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Class II – 5. Drawing Teacher
Must have passed 10th class or its equivalent examination. Must possess a diploma or a Certificate in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture or Commercial Art from the Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture and a technical teacher training certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Class II – 6. Music Teacher
Must have passed 10th class or its equivalent examination. Must possess a Diploma in Carnatic Vocal Music from the Government College of Music or from a recognized or reputed institution and a technical teacher training certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Class II – 7. Craft Teacher
Must have passed 10th class or its equivalent examination. Must possess a certificate in concerned Trade issued by any Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I.) in the State or its equivalent qualification and a technical teacher training certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Class II – 8. Vocational Training Instructor/ Vocational Instructor/
Must have passed 10th class or its equivalent examination. Must possess a certificate in concerned Trade issued by any Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I.) in the State or its equivalent qualification and a technical teacher training certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Class II – 9. Weaving Teacher
Must have passed 10th class or its equivalent examination. Must possess a certificate in concerned Trade issued by any Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I.) in the State or its equivalent qualification and a technical teacher training certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Class II – 10. Sewing Teacher
Must have passed 10th class or its equivalent examination. Must possess a certificate in concerned Trade issued by any Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I.) in the State or its equivalent qualification and a technical teacher training certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Class – 11. Language Pandit(Hindi)
No Further Recruitment
Source detail: The SA Hindi entry in the supplied DOCX refers to academic/training Tables I and II, but those supporting tables are not present in that file. Check the complete Gazette text for those tables before relying on the detailed Hindi equivalencies. The qualification table supplied also does not list separate entries for Class I categories 16–19 or Class II categories 12–13.
Promotion Service, Age, Probation and Seniority
| Provision | Rule in the supplied order |
|---|---|
| Minimum lower-category service | At least 2 years for promotion or appointment by transfer to the next higher category. |
| Direct recruitment age | More than 18 years and not above the upper age prescribed under AP State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996, from time to time; assessed on 1 July of the recruitment notification year. Applicable Government age concessions apply. |
| Direct recruitment probation | 2 years on duty within a continuous period of 3 years. |
| Promotion / transfer probation | 1 year on duty within a continuous period of 2 years. |
| Unit of appointment | Revenue District concerned for all categories listed in Rule 9. |
| Combined seniority for SA consideration | Class II categories 1–11 and the specified ministerial cadres are combined with reference to date of regular appointment for promotion / recruitment by transfer to School Assistant posts. |
| Own-request inter-unit transfer | Seniority is fixed with reference to joining duty in the latter unit under Rule 35(ii). |
| Aided-school staff absorbed into Government Schools | Rule 10 fixes seniority with reference to joining duty in the latter unit, i.e. Government Schools. |
తెలుగులో ముఖ్యాంశాలు
- జి.ఓ.ఎంఎస్.నెం.35, తేదీ 03.11.2026 ద్వారా ప్రభుత్వ పాఠశాలలు, పాఠశాల విద్యాశాఖ కార్యాలయాల ఉపాధ్యాయులు మరియు ఇతర సిబ్బందికి అడహాక్ సర్వీస్ రూల్స్ పేర్కొన్నారు. అమలు తేదీ 02.10.2026గా పేర్కొనబడింది.
- మ్యాథ్స్, సైన్సెస్, సోషల్, ఇంగ్లీష్ స్కూల్ అసిస్టెంట్ పోస్టులకు డైరెక్ట్ రిక్రూట్మెంట్ 30%; పదోన్నతి/అపాయింట్మెంట్ బై ట్రాన్స్ఫర్ వాటా 70%.
- భాషలు, ఫిజికల్ ఎడ్యుకేషన్, స్పెషల్ ఎడ్యుకేషన్ స్కూల్ అసిస్టెంట్ పోస్టులకు డైరెక్ట్ రిక్రూట్మెంట్ 70%; పదోన్నతి/అపాయింట్మెంట్ బై ట్రాన్స్ఫర్ వాటా 30%.
- ప్రత్యక్ష నియామకాల్లో స్థానిక అభ్యర్థులకు 95% రిజర్వేషన్. యూనిట్ ఆఫ్ అపాయింట్మెంట్ సంబంధిత రెవెన్యూ జిల్లా.
- పదోన్నతి/అపాయింట్మెంట్ బై ట్రాన్స్ఫర్కు దిగువ కేటగిరీలో కనీసం రెండేళ్ల సర్వీసు అవసరం. అర్హతలు, టెట్ నిబంధనలు, సర్ప్లస్ సర్దుబాటు షరతులను పూర్తి ఉత్తర్వులో పరిశీలించాలి.
Download GO 35 Government Teachers Service Rules 2026
Read the supplied order for the exact category-wise provisions and qualification alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AP GO 35 dated 3 November 2026?
It contains the Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service Adhoc Rules, 2026 for teachers and others in Government Schools and School Education Department offices.
From when do the GO 35 rules take effect?
The notification is deemed to have come into force from 2 October 2026.
What is the SA Mathematics recruitment ratio?
For SA Mathematics and Class I categories 2–5, direct recruitment is 30% of substantive vacancies and promotion including appointment by transfer is 70%, subject to the other provisions.
What ratio applies to SA language posts?
Class I categories 6–12 have 70% direct recruitment and 30% promotion including appointment by transfer. The same percentages are listed for categories 13 and 14.
Is TET required for SA Physical Education?
Rule 5(i) excludes Class I category 13, SA Physical Education, from its TET/CTET requirement.
What is the local reservation percentage?
The rules prescribe 95% local reservation for the categories filled by direct recruitment.
What is the unit of appointment?
The Revenue District concerned is the unit for Class I categories 1–19 and Class II categories 1–13.
How much service is required for promotion?
A minimum of two years in the lower category is required for promotion or appointment by transfer to the next higher category.
Do these rules allow further PET or Hindi Language Pandit recruitment?
The appointment table marks Class II Physical Education Teacher and Language Pandit Hindi as No Further Recruitment.
Source: User-supplied document 2026SE_MS35_E.docx, G.O.Ms.No.35, School Education (Ser.II) Department, dated 03.11.2026. This post summarises that document; a matching official web copy was not independently located during preparation.
