AP Head Master Grade-II (Gazetted) Service Rules 2026 – G.O.Ms.No. 41 to 46
New Municipal HM Rules & Amendments for ZPP and Government School HMs | Six Official GO PDFs
School Education (Services.I) Department • November 2026
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued six orders concerning Head Masters Grade-II (Gazetted). G.O.Ms.No.41–44 prescribe service rules for different municipal school establishments, while G.O.Ms.No.45–46 amend existing ad hoc rules for Zilla Praja Parishad and Government Schools. Download each GO below and review the eligibility, appointment, service and local-cadre provisions.
Download G.O.Ms.No. 41–46 PDFs
| GO | School category | Effective from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GO 41 | Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) | 08.10.2026 | View / Download PDF |
| GO 42 | Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) | 08.10.2026 | View / Download PDF |
| GO 43 | Municipalities | 04.10.2026 | View / Download PDF |
| GO 44 | Municipal Corporations | 04.10.2026 | View / Download PDF |
| GO 45 | Zilla Praja Parishad (ZPP) Schools | 02.10.2026 | View / Download PDF |
| GO 46 | Government Schools | 02.10.2026 | View / Download PDF |
GO-wise Details and Key Provisions
G.O.Ms.No. 41 – Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC)
New service rules for HM Grade-II (Gazetted) in GVMC municipal schools. Appointment by transfer from eligible municipal School Assistant / Model Primary School HM categories; Regional Joint Director of School Education is the appointing authority. Unit: Zone-I, contiguous Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts.
Download GO 41 PDFG.O.Ms.No. 42 – Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)
New service rules for HM Grade-II (Gazetted) in Vijayawada Municipal Corporation schools. Appointment by transfer from eligible municipal School Assistant / Model Primary School HM categories; Regional Joint Director of School Education is the appointing authority. The order refers to the NTR District local cadre and specifies the zone concerned as the appointment unit.
Download GO 42 PDFG.O.Ms.No. 43 – Municipalities
New service rules for HM Grade-II (Gazetted) in municipalities. Appointment by transfer from eligible municipal School Assistant / Model Primary School HM categories of the zone; Regional Joint Director of School Education is the appointing authority. Zone concerned is the appointment unit.
Download GO 43 PDFG.O.Ms.No. 44 – Municipal Corporations
New service rules for HM Grade-II (Gazetted) in municipal corporations. Appointment by transfer from eligible municipal School Assistant / Model Primary School HM categories of the zone; Regional Joint Director of School Education is the appointing authority. Zone concerned is the appointment unit.
Download GO 44 PDFG.O.Ms.No. 45 – Zilla Praja Parishad (ZPP) Schools
Amendments to the 2009 ad hoc rules for ZPP HM Grade-II (Gazetted). Changes include appointment by transfer from Class I of AP School Educational Subordinate Service of ZPP Schools, qualifications, two-year minimum service and six zonal appointment units.
Download GO 45 PDFG.O.Ms.No. 46 – Government Schools
Amendments to the 2009 ad hoc rules for Government School HM Grade-II (Gazetted), revising qualifications, two-year minimum service and six zonal appointment units.
Download GO 46 PDFCommon Qualification and Service Provisions
| Item | Provision in the orders |
|---|---|
| Post | Head Master Grade-II (Gazetted) |
| Educational qualification | Bachelor's degree or equivalent and B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) / B.P.Ed. / Pandit Training, as prescribed |
| TET / CTET | Paper-II of the concerned School Assistant subject is specified; the orders contain a Physical Education exemption provision |
| Minimum service | Not less than two years in the lower category for promotion / appointment by transfer |
| Local cadre | Relevant zone / unit of appointment as specified in each GO |
| Special reservation | GOs 41–44 refer to General Rule 22 of AP State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 |
| Probation | GOs 41–44 specify one year on duty within a continuous two-year period |
Departmental tests under GOs 41–44: These orders prescribe the Departmental Test for Gazetted Officers of the Education Department, Accounts Test for Executive Officers, Telugu Higher Standard language test and Hindi/Urdu Lower Standard language test, with specified qualification- and age-based exemptions. Consult the original orders for exact applicability.
Six Zonal Units – ZPP, Government and General Municipal HM Rules
GOs 43–46 set out six zonal units of appointment. The districts in their schedules are reproduced below.
| Zone | Districts |
|---|---|
| I | Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli |
| II | Alluri Sitarama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema |
| III | West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna |
| IV | Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore |
| V | Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa |
| VI | Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai |
Note: GOs 41 and 42 contain corporation-specific appointment-unit provisions and should be read separately rather than assumed to follow the general municipal table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are AP HM Grade-II Service Rules GOs 41 to 46 of 2026?
They are School Education Department orders establishing HM Grade-II (Gazetted) rules for municipal schools and amending existing ad hoc rules for ZPP and Government schools.
What is the minimum service required for HM Grade-II appointment?
The six orders specify at least two years of service in the lower category for promotion or appointment by transfer.
Is TET or CTET Paper-II mentioned in the qualification?
Yes. The orders prescribe TET/CTET Paper-II in the concerned School Assistant subject, along with a degree and prescribed training qualification, and include a Physical Education exemption provision.
What is the effective date of these orders?
GOs 41 and 42: 8 October 2026; GOs 43 and 44: 4 October 2026; GOs 45 and 46: 2 October 2026.
Where can I download the six GOs?
Use the individual PDF links in the download table on this page.
