The Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken a major step in implementing the AP Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025 in the School Education Department. Through four separate orders — G.O.Ms.No.201, G.O.Ms.No.202, G.O.Ms.No.203 and G.O.Ms.No.204 — the State has organised school education posts into District Cadres and Zonal Cadres, with 95% reservation for local candidates in direct recruitment.
This article explains the AP School Education Local Cadres 2026 orders in simple language: which schools each G.O. covers, the complete list of District Cadre posts in every order, the Zonal Cadre post, who the appointing authority is, and what these orders mean for serving teachers, DEOs, headmasters and DSC aspirants.
AP School Education Local Cadres 2026 – G.O.Ms.No.201, 202, 203 & 204 at a Glance
| G.O.Ms.No. | Date | Schools Covered | District Cadre Posts | Zonal Cadre Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.O.Ms.No.201 | 02-10-2026 | Government Schools | 27 categories | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted |
| G.O.Ms.No.202 | 02-10-2026 | Mandal Praja Parishad (MPP) & Zilla Praja Parishad (ZPP) Schools | 23 categories | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted (ZPP) |
| G.O.Ms.No.203 | 04-10-2026 | Municipal Corporation Schools | 21 categories | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted |
| G.O.Ms.No.204 | 04-10-2026 | Municipal Schools | 21 categories | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted |
Common to all four orders: District and Zone are treated as separate units for appointment, recruitment, discharge, seniority, promotion, transfer and other service matters; the District Educational Officer (DEO) is the appointing authority for District Cadre posts; and the Regional Joint Director of School Education (RJDSE) is the appointing authority for the Zonal Cadre Head Master Grade-II Gazetted post.
Table of Contents
- Legal Basis – Presidential Order, 2025
- Key Highlights of All Four G.O.s
- G.O.Ms.No.201 – Government Schools
- G.O.Ms.No.202 – MPP & ZPP Schools
- G.O.Ms.No.203 – Municipal Corporation Schools
- G.O.Ms.No.204 – Municipal Schools
- G.O.201 vs 202 vs 203 vs 204 – Comparison
- Posts Not Covered by the Orders
- What These Orders Mean for Teachers & DSC Aspirants
- Frequently Asked Questions
- తెలుగులో సారాంశం
- Download Official G.O. PDFs
Legal Basis – AP Public Employment Order, 2025
All four orders are issued under Paragraph 3 of the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025 — popularly called the Presidential Order, 2025. This order replaced the earlier local cadre framework and required every department to identify its posts and organise them into District and Zonal cadres.
The School Education Department has now completed that exercise for four categories of schools. The orders state that the organisation of cadres also applies to relevant posts that may be sanctioned from time to time, so future posts in the same categories will be added to these cadres automatically.
Key Highlights of All Four G.O.s
- 95% reservation for local candidates in all direct recruitment to posts filled by direct recruitment, as provided in the Presidential Order, 2025.
- District and Zone as separate units for appointment, recruitment, discharge, seniority, promotion, transfer and other service matters under Paragraph 5(1).
- District Educational Officer (DEO) is the appointing authority for every District Cadre post listed in the annexures.
- Regional Joint Director of School Education (RJDSE) is the appointing authority for the Zonal Cadre post of Head Master Grade-II Gazetted.
- Presidential Order, 2025 prevails over existing Service Rules, Rules or statutes to the extent of any inconsistency.
- The School Education Department and the Head of the Department must amend the relevant Service Rules and readjust territorial jurisdictions wherever required.
G.O.Ms.No.201 – Government Schools (School Education Department)
Dated 02-10-2026. G.O.Ms.No.201 organises 27 District Cadre categories and 1 Zonal Cadre category in Government Schools under the School Education Department.
District Cadre Posts – G.O.Ms.No.201 (27 Categories)
Appointing Authority for all the posts below: District Educational Officer.
| Sl. No. | Post |
|---|---|
| 1 | School Assistant (Mathematics) |
| 2 | School Assistant (Physical Science) |
| 3 | School Assistant (Biological Science) |
| 4 | School Assistant (Social Studies) |
| 5 | School Assistant (English) |
| 6 | School Assistant (Telugu) |
| 7 | School Assistant (Hindi) |
| 8 | School Assistant (Urdu) |
| 9 | School Assistant (Kannada) |
| 10 | School Assistant (Oriya) |
| 11 | School Assistant (Tamil) |
| 12 | School Assistant (Sanskrit) |
| 13 | School Assistant (Physical Education) |
| 14 | Officer in charge in ELTC |
| 15 | Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant |
| 16 | Secondary Grade Teacher |
| 17 | Language Pandit (Hindi) |
| 18 | Craft Teacher |
| 19 | Art / Drawing Teacher |
| 20 | Music Teacher |
| 21 | Weaving Teacher |
| 22 | Vocational Instructor / Vocational Training Instructor |
| 23 | Sewing Teacher |
| 24 | Assistant Statistical Officer |
| 25 | School Assistant (Special Education) |
| 26 | Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) |
| 27 | Assistant Programme Officer |
Zonal Cadre Post – G.O.Ms.No.201
| Sl. No. | Post | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted in Government Schools | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
G.O.Ms.No.202 – MPP & ZPP Schools
Dated 02-10-2026. G.O.Ms.No.202 organises 23 District Cadre categories and 1 Zonal Cadre category in Mandal Praja Parishad (MPP) and Zilla Praja Parishad (ZPP) Schools.
District Cadre Posts – G.O.Ms.No.202 (23 Categories)
Appointing Authority for all the posts below: District Educational Officer.
| Sl. No. | Post |
|---|---|
| 1 | School Assistant (Mathematics) |
| 2 | School Assistant (Physical Science) |
| 3 | School Assistant (Biological Science) |
| 4 | School Assistant (Social Studies) |
| 5 | School Assistant (English) |
| 6 | School Assistant (Telugu) |
| 7 | School Assistant (Hindi) |
| 8 | School Assistant (Urdu) |
| 9 | School Assistant (Kannada) |
| 10 | School Assistant (Oriya) |
| 11 | School Assistant (Tamil) |
| 12 | School Assistant (Sanskrit) |
| 13 | School Assistant (Physical Education) |
| 14 | Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant |
| 15 | Secondary Grade Teacher |
| 16 | Craft Teacher |
| 17 | Art / Drawing Teacher |
| 18 | Music Teacher |
| 19 | Weaving Teacher |
| 20 | Vocational Instructor / Vocational Training Instructor |
| 21 | Sewing Teacher |
| 22 | School Assistant (Special Education) |
| 23 | Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) |
Zonal Cadre Post – G.O.Ms.No.202
| Sl. No. | Post | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted in Zilla Praja Parishad Schools | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
G.O.Ms.No.203 – Municipal Corporation Schools
Dated 04-10-2026. G.O.Ms.No.203 organises 21 District Cadre categories and 1 Zonal Cadre category in Municipal Corporation Schools under the School Education Department.
District Cadre Posts – G.O.Ms.No.203 (21 Categories)
Appointing Authority for all the posts below: District Educational Officer.
| Sl. No. | Post |
|---|---|
| 1 | School Assistant (Mathematics) |
| 2 | School Assistant (Physical Science) |
| 3 | School Assistant (Biological Science) |
| 4 | School Assistant (Social Studies) |
| 5 | School Assistant (English) |
| 6 | School Assistant (Telugu) |
| 7 | School Assistant (Hindi) |
| 8 | School Assistant (Urdu) |
| 9 | School Assistant (Tamil) |
| 10 | School Assistant (Sanskrit) |
| 11 | School Assistant (Physical Education) |
| 12 | Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant |
| 13 | Secondary Grade Teacher |
| 14 | Language Pandit (Gr.II) |
| 15 | Art / Drawing Teacher |
| 16 | Craft Teacher |
| 17 | Music Teacher |
| 18 | Weaving Teacher |
| 19 | Vocational Instructor / Vocational Training Instructor |
| 20 | Sewing Teacher |
| 21 | Laboratory Assistant / Library Assistant in High School |
Zonal Cadre Post – G.O.Ms.No.203
| Sl. No. | Post | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted in Municipal Corporation Schools | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
G.O.Ms.No.204 – Municipal Schools
Dated 04-10-2026. G.O.Ms.No.204 organises 21 District Cadre categories and 1 Zonal Cadre category in Municipal Schools under the School Education Department.
District Cadre Posts – G.O.Ms.No.204 (21 Categories)
Appointing Authority for all the posts below: District Educational Officer.
| Sl. No. | Post |
|---|---|
| 1 | School Assistant (Mathematics) |
| 2 | School Assistant (Physical Science) |
| 3 | School Assistant (Biological Science) |
| 4 | School Assistant (Social Studies) |
| 5 | School Assistant (English) |
| 6 | School Assistant (Telugu) |
| 7 | School Assistant (Hindi) |
| 8 | School Assistant (Urdu) |
| 9 | School Assistant (Sanskrit) |
| 10 | School Assistant (Physical Education) |
| 11 | Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant |
| 12 | School Assistant (Arabic) |
| 13 | Secondary Grade Teacher |
| 14 | Language Pandit (Gr.II) |
| 15 | Art / Drawing Teacher |
| 16 | Craft Teacher |
| 17 | Music Teacher |
| 18 | Weaving Teacher |
| 19 | Vocational Instructor / Vocational Training Instructor |
| 20 | Sewing Teacher |
| 21 | Laboratory Assistant / Library Assistant in High School |
Zonal Cadre Post – G.O.Ms.No.204
| Sl. No. | Post | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Master Grade-II Gazetted in Municipal Schools | Regional Joint Director of School Education |
G.O.Ms.No.201 vs 202 vs 203 vs 204 – Comparison Table
| Item | G.O.201 | G.O.202 | G.O.203 | G.O.204 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schools covered | Government Schools | MPP & ZPP Schools | Municipal Corporation Schools | Municipal Schools |
| Date of issue | 02-10-2026 | 02-10-2026 | 04-10-2026 | 04-10-2026 |
| District Cadre categories | 27 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
| District Cadre appointing authority | DEO | DEO | DEO | DEO |
| Zonal Cadre post | HM Grade-II Gazetted (Govt. Schools) | HM Grade-II Gazetted (ZPP Schools) | HM Grade-II Gazetted (Municipal Corp. Schools) | HM Grade-II Gazetted (Municipal Schools) |
| Zonal Cadre appointing authority | RJDSE | RJDSE | RJDSE | RJDSE |
| Local reservation in direct recruitment | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% |
| Key language / special posts | Language Pandit (Hindi), Assistant Statistical Officer, Assistant Programme Officer, Officer in charge in ELTC | Special Education posts (SA & SGT), no Language Pandit | Language Pandit (Gr.II), School Assistant (Tamil), Lab / Library Assistant | Language Pandit (Gr.II), School Assistant (Arabic), Lab / Library Assistant |
The main differences to note: G.O.Ms.No.201 covers the widest list (27 categories) and is the only order that lists Officer in charge in ELTC, Language Pandit (Hindi), Assistant Statistical Officer and Assistant Programme Officer. G.O.Ms.No.202 is the only order that lists School Assistant (Special Education) and Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) as District Cadre posts. Between G.O.Ms.No.203 and 204, the only language difference is that Municipal Corporation Schools list School Assistant (Tamil), while Municipal Schools list School Assistant (Arabic).
Posts Not Covered by These Orders
Paragraph 14 of the Presidential Order, 2025 is expressly preserved. Accordingly, the following posts are not organised into local cadres by these G.O.s:
- Posts under the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat.
- Posts in the offices of Heads of Departments.
- Posts under Special Offices or Special Establishments.
- Posts under State-level Offices or State-level Institutions.
- Police posts under the Commissionerate in the Capital Area.
What These Orders Mean for Teachers, Headmasters and DSC Aspirants
- Transfer and promotion zones are now clearly defined. District Cadre posts will be dealt with at the district level, and the Zonal Cadre Head Master Grade-II Gazetted post at the zonal level. Seniority, promotion and transfer will be reckoned within the relevant District or Zone as a separate unit.
- Local candidates get priority in direct recruitment. With 95% reservation for local candidates, candidates applying from within the notified district or zone have a substantial advantage in future DSC and other direct recruitment notifications.
- The appointing authority is settled. For all listed District Cadre posts the DEO is the appointing authority, and for the HM Grade-II Gazetted posts it is the RJDSE. This removes the earlier ambiguity between department-level and district-level authorities.
- Service rules will be amended. The department has been directed to amend the relevant Service Rules and readjust territorial jurisdictions to match the new cadre structure, so further notifications on rules and jurisdictions are expected.
- Cadres are not static. Posts sanctioned in these categories in future will also fall within the same District or Zonal Cadre, so the framework will continue to apply to new posts.
For a fuller background on how employees are assigned to these new cadres, read our detailed guides on Guidelines for Allotment of Employees to Local Cadres in AP and the Presidential Order 2025 allocation committees and process. The G.O.46 cadre strength guidelines explain how cadre strength is worked out for each unit, and the transfers and postings guidelines cover the general transfer framework. Candidates preparing for recruitment can also go through the new DEO recruitment qualifications (G.O.22) and the Special AP TET notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AP School Education Local Cadres 2026?
It is the reorganisation of specified School Education Department posts into District Cadres and Zonal Cadres under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025, implemented through G.O.Ms.No.201, 202, 203 and 204.
Which schools are covered by G.O.Ms.No.201 and G.O.Ms.No.202?
G.O.Ms.No.201 applies to Government Schools. G.O.Ms.No.202 applies to Mandal Praja Parishad (MPP) and Zilla Praja Parishad (ZPP) Schools.
Which schools are covered by G.O.Ms.No.203 and G.O.Ms.No.204?
G.O.Ms.No.203 applies to Municipal Corporation Schools and G.O.Ms.No.204 applies to Municipal Schools.
How many District Cadre posts are listed in each order?
G.O.Ms.No.201 lists 27 District Cadre categories, G.O.Ms.No.202 lists 23, and both G.O.Ms.No.203 and G.O.Ms.No.204 list 21 categories each.
How much reservation is given to local candidates?
As per the Presidential Order, 2025, 95% reservation applies to local candidates in posts filled by direct recruitment under all four orders.
Who is the appointing authority for District Cadre posts?
The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the appointing authority for the District Cadre posts listed in the annexures of all four G.O.s.
Who is the appointing authority for the Zonal Cadre post?
The Regional Joint Director of School Education (RJDSE) is the appointing authority for the Zonal Cadre Head Master Grade-II Gazetted post.
What does it mean that District or Zone is a separate unit?
It means appointment, recruitment, discharge, seniority, promotion, transfer and other service matters will be considered separately within that District or Zone, treating it as an independent unit under Paragraph 5(1) of the Presidential Order, 2025.
Do these orders apply to future posts as well?
Yes. The orders cover the listed posts along with relevant posts that may be sanctioned from time to time in the same categories.
Will the existing service rules change?
Yes. The Government has directed the School Education Department and the Head of the Department to amend the relevant Service Rules and readjust territorial jurisdictions so that they conform to the Presidential Order, 2025.
తెలుగులో సారాంశం – పాఠశాల విద్యా శాఖ లోకల్ క్యాడర్లు 2026
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ ప్రభుత్వం పాఠశాల విద్యాశాఖ పరిధిలోని పోస్టులను డిస్ట్రిక్ట్ క్యాడర్ మరియు జోనల్ క్యాడర్లుగా విభజిస్తూ నాలుగు ఉత్తర్వులు జారీ చేసింది.
- G.O.Ms.No.201 (02-10-2026): ప్రభుత్వ పాఠశాలలు — 27 డిస్ట్రిక్ట్ క్యాడర్ పోస్టులు, 1 జోనల్ క్యాడర్ పోస్టు.
- G.O.Ms.No.202 (02-10-2026): మండల ప్రజా పరిషత్, జిల్లా ప్రజా పరిషత్ పాఠశాలలు — 23 డిస్ట్రిక్ట్ క్యాడర్ పోస్టులు, 1 జోనల్ క్యాడర్ పోస్టు.
- G.O.Ms.No.203 (04-10-2026): మునిసిపల్ కార్పొరేషన్ పాఠశాలలు — 21 డిస్ట్రిక్ట్ క్యాడర్ పోస్టులు, 1 జోనల్ క్యాడర్ పోస్టు.
- G.O.Ms.No.204 (04-10-2026): మునిసిపల్ పాఠశాలలు — 21 డిస్ట్రిక్ట్ క్యాడర్ పోస్టులు, 1 జోనల్ క్యాడర్ పోస్టు.
నాలుగు ఉత్తర్వులలోనూ ఉమ్మడిగా ఉన్న అంశాలు:
- నియామకం, రిక్రూట్మెంట్, సర్వీసు నుంచి విడుదల, సీనియారిటీ, పదోన్నతి, బదిలీ తదితర సర్వీసు అంశాలకు డిస్ట్రిక్ట్ లేదా జోన్ వేర్వేరు యూనిట్గా పరిగణించబడుతుంది.
- డైరెక్ట్ రిక్రూట్మెంట్లో స్థానిక అభ్యర్థులకు 95 శాతం రిజర్వేషన్.
- డిస్ట్రిక్ట్ క్యాడర్ పోస్టులకు నియామక అధికారి డిస్ట్రిక్ట్ ఎడ్యుకేషనల్ ఆఫీసర్ (DEO).
- జోనల్ క్యాడర్ హెడ్ మాస్టర్ గ్రేడ్-II గెజిటెడ్ పోస్టుకు నియామక అధికారి రీజియనల్ జాయింట్ డైరెక్టర్ ఆఫ్ స్కూల్ ఎడ్యుకేషన్ (RJDSE).
- ప్రస్తుత సర్వీసు రూల్స్లో ప్రెసిడెన్షియల్ ఆర్డర్, 2025కు విరుద్ధమైన అంశాలు ఉన్న మేరకు, ఆ ఆర్డర్కే ప్రాధాన్యం. అవసరమైన చోట రూల్స్ సవరణ, టెరిటోరియల్ జ్యూరిస్డిక్షన్ల పునర్వ్యవస్థీకరణ చేపట్టాలని ప్రభుత్వం ఆదేశించింది.
- భవిష్యత్తులో మంజూరయ్యే సంబంధిత పోస్టులకు కూడా ఈ క్యాడర్ వ్యవస్థ వర్తిస్తుంది.
గమనిక: పైన ఇచ్చిన వివరాలు ప్రభుత్వ ఉత్తర్వుల ఆధారంగా రూపొందించిన సారాంశం. ఏదైనా సందేహం ఉన్నప్పుడు ప్రభుత్వం జారీ చేసిన అసలు G.O. మాత్రమే ప్రామాణికం.
Download Official G.O. PDFs
Read the original orders below before relying on the summary above.
- Download G.O.Ms.No.201 – Government Schools (PDF)
- Download G.O.Ms.No.202 – MPP & ZPP Schools (PDF)
- Download G.O.Ms.No.203 – Municipal Corporation Schools (PDF)
- Download G.O.Ms.No.204 – Municipal Schools (PDF)
Note: This article is an explanatory summary prepared for the convenience of teachers. In case of any difference, the original G.O.s issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh will prevail.