AP Municipal Corporation Teachers Service Rules 2026: G.O.Ms.No.38, School Education (Services.II) Department, dated 03 November 2026, sets out the Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service Rules, 2026 for teachers working in Municipal Schools in the Municipal Corporations under the administrative control of the School Education Department.
The order covers appointment methods, SA and SGT qualifications, TET/CTET, promotion service, reservation, probation, district appointment units 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 04.10.2026.
The notification supersedes G.O.Ms.No.322, MA&UD Department, dated 07.12.2016, and its amendments. Its scope is municipal corporation schools under School Education Department control.
GO 38 Municipal Corporation Teachers Rules – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Order | G.O.Ms.No.38, School Education (Services.II) Department |
| Order date | 03.11.2026 |
| Deemed commencement | 04.10.2026 |
| Applicable institutions | Municipal Schools in Municipal Corporations under School Education Department control |
| Earlier rules superseded | G.O.Ms.No.322, MA&UD Department, dated 07.12.2016, and amendments |
| Class I | 13 categories: School Assistants and MPSHM/SA |
| Class II | 10 categories: SGT, SGT Special Education, Language Pandit Gr-II and specialist teachers |
| Appointing authority | District Educational Officer for every category in the appointment table |
| Local reservation | Order paragraph 4 records 95% local reservation in direct recruitment under the cited cadre-organisation order |
| Unit of appointment and transfer | Revenue District concerned |
| Minimum service for promotion / appointment by transfer | Not less than 2 years in the lower category |
School Assistant Recruitment and Promotion Ratios
The following shares are subject to prescribed qualifications and the provisions for transfer of surplus MPSHM/SA teachers.
| School Assistant posts | Direct recruitment | Promotion from Class II categories 1–10 |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological Science, Social Studies and English (Class I categories 1–5) | 30% of substantive vacancies | 70% of vacancies |
| Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil and Sanskrit (Class I categories 6–10) | 70% of substantive vacancies | 30% of vacancies |
| Physical Education and Special Education (Class I categories 11–12) | 70% of substantive vacancies | 30% of vacancies |
Complete appointment methods and authorities
| Class | Category | Post | Method of appointment | Appointing authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 1 | School Assistant (Mathematics) | I) By Transfer from Category 13 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 10 of Class-II to extent of 70% of vacancies. | District Educational Officer |
| I | 2 | School Assistant (Physical Sciences) | I) By Transfer from Category 13 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 10 of Class-II to extent of 70% of vacancies. | District Educational Officer |
| I | 3 | School Assistant (Biological Science) | I) By Transfer from Category 13 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 10 of Class-II to extent of 70% of vacancies. | District Educational Officer |
| I | 4 | School Assistant (Social Studies) | I) By Transfer from Category 13 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 10 of Class-II to extent of 70% of vacancies. | District Educational Officer |
| I | 5 | School Assistant (English) | I) By Transfer from Category 13 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 10 of Class-II to extent of 70% of vacancies. | District Educational Officer |
| I | 6 | School Assistant (Telugu) | i) By Transfer from Category 13 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 10 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies | District Educational Officer |
| I | 7 | School Assistant (Hindi) | i) By Transfer from Category 13 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 10 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies | District Educational Officer |
| I | 8 | School Assistant (Urdu) | i) By Transfer from Category 13 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 10 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies | District Educational Officer |
| I | 9 | School Assistant (Tamil) | i) By Transfer from Category 13 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 10 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies | District Educational Officer |
| I | 10 | School Assistant (Sanskrit) | i) By Transfer from Category 13 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 10 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies | District Educational Officer |
| I | 11 | School Assistant (Physical Education) | i) By Transfer from Category 13 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 10 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies | District Educational Officer |
| I | 12 | School Assistant (Special Education) | i) By Transfer from Category 13 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 10 of Class-II to extent of 30% of vacancies | District Educational Officer |
| I | 13 | Model Primary School Headmaster/ School Assistant (MPSHM)/SA | (i) By Transfer from Category 1 to 10 of Class I (If any posts in Categories 1 to 10 of Class I are found surplus) (ii) By Promotion from Category 1 to 10 of Class-II. | District Educational Officer |
| II | 1 | Secondary Grade Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| II | 2 | Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| II | 3 | Language Pandit Gr-II | No Further Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| II | 4 | Art Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| II | 5 | Drawing Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| II | 6 | Music Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| II | 7 | Craft Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| II | 8 | Vocational Training Instructor/ Vocational Instructor/ | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| II | 9 | Weaving Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
| II | 10 | Sewing Teacher | By Direct Recruitment | District Educational Officer |
MPSHM/SA and Surplus Teacher Deputation
MPSHM/SA is Class I category 13. The appointment table provides for transfer from surplus teachers in Class I categories 1–10 or promotion from Class II categories 1–10. Note 3 states that available surplus teachers are to be posted first against MPSHM/SA posts; in their absence, the posts are to be filled by promotion under the relevant rules.
Note 4 provides for surplus MPSHM/SA teachers to be posted in the concerned subject according to their qualifications wherever required. Where such surplus teachers are absent, the relevant promotion/direct recruitment provisions apply.
Transfer between different categories within the same class is generally not permissible. During reapportionment/rationalisation, Government may seek willingness from eligible surplus teachers with the prescribed qualifications. Note 2 states that, if a surplus teacher does not give willingness to move to the needy subject, the junior-most teacher in service in that subject who has the requisite qualifications may be deputed to the needy subject for a specified period.
Local Reservation and Other Reservation Provisions
95% local reservation: Paragraph 4 of the order records that the cited cadre-organisation order specifies ninety-five percent reservation for local candidates in direct recruitment. The supplied GO 38 contains four notes after the appointment table; the percentage is stated in the introductory order paragraph.
Under Rule 4, special representation under General Rule 22 applies to direct recruitment as amended from time to time. Reservation in promotion follows Government orders issued from time to time.
Women alone are to be appointed in institutions specially provided for women/girls. A vacancy is to be filled first through transfer of a woman member in the same category within the unit. If this is not possible, appointment through an admissible method is subject to the seniority and promotion conditions in Rule 4.
SA, SGT and Specialist Teacher Qualifications
TET/CTET: Rule 5(i) requires the relevant TET/CTET and prescribed qualifications for appointment, promotion or appointment by transfer to Class I categories 1–13 except category 11 (SA Physical Education), and Class II categories 1 and 2. The Special Education qualification entries specifically require a pass in TET and a valid RCI CRR number.
Candidates with higher qualifications must satisfy the bachelor-level subject and other prescribed requirements, including medium/language conditions. Rule 5(iii) specifies the eligible medium/language routes for SA Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Studies, Physical Education and SGT. NCTE norms and Government orders relating to qualifications/appointment also apply.
SA Mathematics qualification routes
The entry lists a bachelor’s degree in the prescribed Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Statistics subjects with Mathematics-methodology B.Ed./B.Ed. Special Education; a recognised four-year integrated degree route; specified BCA/BE/BTech routes with Intermediate subjects and Mathematics methodology; and a relevant postgraduate route with three-year integrated B.Ed–M.Ed. Read the exact alternatives below together with the general conditions.
SGT bridge course note
The SGT entry lists the Intermediate/equivalent and elementary teacher education routes, including the specified vocational bridge route, or 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 as SGT. Read the note alongside the main qualification clause.
Complete post-wise qualification entries
Open the relevant post below to read the wording from the supplied document. The Hindi entry includes its embedded academic and training qualification tables.
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
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| 1. | Madhyama | Hindi Sahitya Sammelan (Visarada), Allahabad. |
| 2. | Ratna | Rashtrabhash Prachar Samiti, Warda. |
| 3. | Praveen | Dakshina Bharata Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras. |
| 4. | Sahityalankar | Hindi Vidyapeet, Deoghar. |
| 5. | Pandit | Maharashtra Bhasha Sabha, Poona. |
| 6. | Vidwan | Hindi Prachar Sabha, Hyderabad. |
| 7. | Sevak | Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad. |
| 8. | Visharad Diploma | Dakshina Bharata Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras. |
| 9. | Sahitya Ratna Diploma | Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Allahabad. |
| 10. | Vidwan | Madras University |
| 11. | Bhasha Praveena Title (Hindi) | Andhra University |
| 12. | Sahitya Bhushan | Hindi Vidyapeet, Deoghar. |
| 13. | Sastry Degree | Sri Kasi Vidya Peeth, Benaras. |
| 14. | Hindi Kovid Degree | Sri Kasi Vidya Peeth, Benaras. |
| 15. | Bharatiya Hindi Parangat Diploma | Akila Bharateeya Hindi Parishad, Agra. |
| 16. | Hindi Bhushan Diploma | Hindi Prachar Sabha, Hyderabad. |
| b) Training Qualifications: Table-II | b) Training Qualifications: Table-II | b) Training Qualifications: Table-II |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Institution |
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| 1. | B.Ed. (Hindi Medium) | Dakshina Bharata Hindi Prachar Sabha, Hyderabad. |
| 2. | Pracharak Degree and Bachelor of Education | Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras. |
| 3. | Pracharak (including Praveen) Diploma | Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras. |
| 4. | Pracharak Diploma | Hindustani Prachar Sabha, Wardha. |
| 5. | Sikshana Kala Praveena Diploma | Akhila Bharateeya Hindi Parishad, Agra. |
| 6. | Hindi Shikshak (including Hindi Vidwan Diploma) | Hindi Prachara Sabha, Hyderabad. |
| 7. | Hindi Pandits Training Certificate | Issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh. |
| 8. | Hindi Shikshan Parangat Hindi Shkshan Nishnat | Kendriya Hindi Shikshnak |
| 9. | B.Ed. with Hindi as Methodology | Any Recognized University and NCTE |
(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 (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 – 10. 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 – 11. 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 – 12. 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 – 13. 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. Language Pandit Gr-II
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.
Age, Minimum Promotion Service, Probation and Seniority
| Provision | Rule in GO 38 |
|---|---|
| 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 for BC, SC, ST, EWS and other categories apply. |
| Minimum lower-category service | At least 2 years for promotion or appointment by transfer to the next higher category. |
| Direct recruitment probation | 2 years on duty within a continuous period of 3 years from commencement of probation. |
| Promotion probation | 1 year on duty within a continuous period of 2 years from commencement of probation. Rule 8(ii) expressly refers to appointment by promotion. |
| Appointment and transfer unit | Revenue District concerned for Class I categories 1–13 and Class II categories 1–10. |
| Own-request inter-unit transfer seniority | Fixed with reference to the date of joining duty in the latter unit under Rule 35(ii). |
| Aided-school teachers absorbed into corporation schools | Seniority fixed with reference to joining duty in the latter unit, i.e. Municipal Schools in Municipal Corporations. |
The Revenue District unit specified in Rule 9 applies to recruitment, appointment, seniority, discharge for want of vacancy, promotion, transfer and reappointment.
GO 38 ముఖ్యాంశాలు తెలుగులో
- మున్సిపల్ కార్పొరేషన్ల పరిధిలోని మున్సిపల్ పాఠశాలల ఉపాధ్యాయులకు జి.ఓ.ఎంఎస్.నెం.38, తేదీ 03.11.2026 ద్వారా సర్వీస్ రూల్స్ జారీ చేశారు. అమలు తేదీ 04.10.2026గా పేర్కొన్నారు.
- SA మ్యాథ్స్, ఫిజికల్ సైన్స్, బయాలజీ, సోషల్, ఇంగ్లీష్ పోస్టులకు ప్రత్యక్ష నియామకాలు 30%; పదోన్నతులు 70%.
- SA తెలుగు, హిందీ, ఉర్దూ, తమిళం, సంస్కృతం, ఫిజికల్ ఎడ్యుకేషన్, స్పెషల్ ఎడ్యుకేషన్ పోస్టులకు ప్రత్యక్ష నియామకాలు 70%; పదోన్నతులు 30%.
- నియామక యూనిట్ సంబంధిత రెవెన్యూ జిల్లా. ప్రత్యక్ష నియామకాల్లో స్థానిక అభ్యర్థులకు 95% రిజర్వేషన్ విషయాన్ని ఉత్తర్వులోని పేరా 4లో పేర్కొన్నారు.
- పదోన్నతి/అపాయింట్మెంట్ బై ట్రాన్స్ఫర్కు దిగువ కేటగిరీలో కనీసం రెండేళ్ల సర్వీసు అవసరం. లాంగ్వేజ్ పండిట్ గ్రేడ్-II పోస్టులకు తదుపరి నియామకాలు లేవని పేర్కొన్నారు.
- పోస్టులవారీ అర్హతలు, టెట్/సీటెట్, సర్ప్లస్ డిప్యుటేషన్, ప్రొబేషన్, సీనియారిటీ నిబంధనలను పూర్తి ఉత్తర్వులో పరిశీలించాలి.
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Related AP Teacher Service Rules
- Government Teachers Service Rules – GO 35
- MPP ZPP Teachers Service Rules – GO 36
- Municipality Teachers Service Rules – GO 37
- Municipal Service Rules Amendments – GOs 268–271
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AP GO 38 dated 03 November 2026?
It contains the Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service Rules, 2026 for teachers working in Municipal Schools in Municipal Corporations under School Education Department control.
From when do GO 38 rules take effect?
The notification is deemed to have come into force from 04 October 2026.
Which earlier order is superseded?
The notification supersedes G.O.Ms.No.322, MA&UD Department, dated 07 December 2016, and its amendments.
What is the recruitment ratio for SA Mathematics and English?
Class I categories 1–5 have 30% direct recruitment of substantive vacancies and 70% promotion from Class II categories 1–10, subject to the other provisions.
What is the ratio for SA Tamil and other languages?
Class I categories 6–10 have 70% direct recruitment of substantive vacancies and 30% promotion. The same shares are listed for SA Physical Education and Special Education, categories 11–12.
Is TET required for SA Physical Education?
Rule 5(i) excludes Class I category 11, SA Physical Education, from its TET/CTET requirement.
What does GO 38 say about local reservation?
Paragraph 4 records 95% local reservation in direct recruitment under the cited cadre-organisation order.
What is the unit of appointment and transfer?
The Revenue District concerned is the unit for Class I categories 1–13 and Class II categories 1–10.
What is the minimum service for promotion?
At least two years in the lower category are required for promotion or appointment by transfer to the next higher category.
Is further recruitment provided for Language Pandit Gr-II?
The Class II category 3 Language Pandit Gr-II entry is marked No Further Recruitment.
Source: Supplied 2026SE_MS38_E.docx, G.O.Ms.No.38, School Education (Services.II) Department, dated 03.11.2026. This post summarises that document; a matching official web copy was not independently located during preparation.
