G.O.Ms.No.40 Dated 03-11-2026 – GVMC Municipal Teachers Service Rules 2026 | AP School Education

 

ANDHRA PRADESH GOVERNMENT ORDER

G.O.Ms.No.40 – Municipal School Teachers Service Rules 2026

School Education (Services-II) Department

Date: 03 November 2026

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation

Latest Government Order:
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No.40 dated 03-11-2026, notifying the Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service Rules, 2026 for teachers working in Municipal Schools in the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC).

G.O. Details

Particulars	Details
G.O. Number	G.O.Ms.No.40
Department	School Education (Services-II) Department
G.O. Date	03-11-2026
Subject	GVMC Municipal School Teachers Service Rules, 2026
State	Andhra Pradesh
Effective Date	08-10-2026
Authority	Government of Andhra Pradesh
Signed By	J. Syamala Rao, Principal Secretary to Government

Important Points

• New service rules have been issued for teachers working in GVMC Municipal Schools.
• The rules are issued under Article 309 of the Constitution of India and relevant provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Education Act, 1982.
• The previous G.O.Ms.No.323, MA&UD Department, dated 07-12-2016 and its amendments are superseded.
• The new rules are deemed to have come into force from 08-10-2026.
• The School Education Department will exercise administrative control over the concerned teachers.
• Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli are treated as contiguous districts for the specified service matters.

Table of Contents

• 1. Applicability and Constitution
• 2. Classes and Categories of Posts
• 3. Method of Appointment
• 4. Rule of Reservation
• 5. Educational Qualifications
• 6. Age Limit
• 7. Minimum Service for Promotion
• 8. Probation
• 9. Unit of Appointment
• 10. Seniority
• Official GO PDF

1. Applicability and Constitution

These rules are applicable to teachers working in Municipal Schools in the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation under the administrative control of the School Education Department.

The subordinate service consists of two classes with the categories of posts specified below.

2. Classes and Categories of Posts

CLASS – I

Category	Designation
1	School Assistant (Mathematics)
2	School Assistant (Physical Sciences)
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 (Oriya)
10	School Assistant (Physical Education)
11	School Assistant (Special Education)
12	Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant (MPSHM/SA)

CLASS – II

Category	Designation
1	Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)
2	Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education)
3	Art Teacher
4	Drawing Teacher
5	Music Teacher
6	Craft Teacher
7	Vocational Training Instructor / Vocational Instructor

3. Method of Appointment and Appointing Authority

Class I – School Assistants (Categories 1 to 9)

• Transfer from Category 12 of Class I, if MPSHM/SA teachers are found surplus.
• Direct Recruitment of 30% of substantive vacancies.
• Promotion from Categories 1 to 7 of Class II to the extent of 70% of vacancies.
• Appointing Authority: District Educational Officer.

Class I – School Assistants (Categories 10 and 11)

• Transfer from Category 12 of Class I, if MPSHM/SA teachers are found surplus.
• Direct Recruitment of 70% of substantive vacancies.
• Promotion from Categories 1 to 7 of Class II to the extent of 30% of vacancies.
• Appointing Authority: District Educational Officer.

Class I – Category 12: MPSHM/SA

• Transfer from Categories 1 to 9 of Class I, if any posts in those categories are found surplus.
• Promotion from Categories 1 to 7 of Class II.
• Appointing Authority: District Educational Officer.

Class II – Categories 1 to 7

Category	Post	Method
1	Secondary Grade Teacher	Direct Recruitment
2	SGT (Special Education)	Direct Recruitment
3	Art Teacher	Direct Recruitment
4	Drawing Teacher	Direct Recruitment
5	Music Teacher	Direct Recruitment
6	Craft Teacher	Direct Recruitment
7	Vocational Training Instructor	Direct Recruitment

Appointing Authority: District Educational Officer.

Important Notes on Transfers and Surplus Teachers

• Transfer within the same class among different categories is not permissible under normal circumstances.
• If posts are identified as surplus during staff reapportionment or rationalization, the Government may call for willingness from eligible teachers for transfer to another category within the same class, subject to prescribed qualifications.
• If a surplus teacher does not give willingness to transfer to a needy subject, the junior-most qualified teacher in that subject may be deputed to the needy subject for a specified period.
• If surplus teachers are still available, they shall first be posted against MPSHM/SA posts.
• In the absence of surplus teachers, MPSHM/SA posts shall be filled through promotion from Categories 1 to 7 of Class II as per relevant service rules.
• Available MPSHM/SA teachers may be posted in the concerned subject according to their qualifications wherever required.

4. Rule of Reservation

• The special representation rule under General Rule 22 of the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Services Rules shall apply to direct recruitment.
• In institutions specially provided for women / Girls Schools, women alone shall be appointed.
• Vacancies in such institutions shall be filled by transfer of a woman member of the same category within the unit, wherever possible.
• If such transfer is not possible, women may be appointed through any permissible method under the rules.
• Reservation in promotions shall be followed according to Government orders issued from time to time.

5. Educational Qualifications

The following is a post-wise summary of the qualifications prescribed in Rule 5 of the Government Order. The original PDF should be referred to for the complete wording and all equivalent qualification conditions.

Class I – Category 1: School Assistant (Mathematics)

• Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics as the main subject or one of the three equal optional subjects, and B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Mathematics methodology; OR
• Four-year integrated degree with Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics from an NCTE-recognized institution; OR
• BCA with Mathematics at Intermediate level, or B.E./B.Tech. candidates with Mathematics and Physics at Intermediate level, along with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Mathematics methodology; OR
• Post-Graduation in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics or allied subjects and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with concerned Mathematics methodology.

Category 2: School Assistant (Physical Sciences)

• Bachelor's Degree with at least two prescribed Physical Science subjects, including Physics / Applied Physics / Engineering Physics and Chemistry or allied subjects, with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) and Physical Science / Physics / Chemistry / Science methodology; OR
• Four-year integrated degree with the prescribed subjects from an NCTE-recognized institution; OR
• BCA with Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) at Intermediate level, or B.E./B.Tech. with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Intermediate level, along with the prescribed B.Ed. methodology; OR
• Post-Graduation in Physics / Chemistry or allied subjects and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with the concerned methodology.

Category 3: School Assistant (Biological Science)

• Bachelor's Degree with Botany and Zoology as optional subjects, or one as main and the other as subsidiary, or the prescribed allied subjects listed in the GO, along with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Biological Science / Natural Sciences / Science / Botany / Zoology methodology; OR
• Four-year integrated degree with the prescribed subjects from an NCTE-recognized institution; OR
• BCA candidates with Biological Sciences (Botany and Zoology) at Intermediate level along with the prescribed B.Ed. methodology; OR
• Post-Graduation in Botany and Zoology or allied subjects and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with the concerned methodology.

Category 4: School Assistant (Social Studies)

• Bachelor's Degree with any two prescribed Social Studies subjects as optional subjects, or one as main and another as subsidiary, along with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Social Studies / Social Sciences / Geography / History / Political Science / Economics methodology; OR
• Four-year B.A.-B.Ed. integrated degree with prescribed Social Studies subjects and methodology from an NCTE-recognized institution; OR
• BCA / BBM candidates with Social Sciences at Intermediate level and the prescribed B.Ed. methodology; OR
• Post-Graduation in Geography / History / Politics / Political Science / Economics or allied subjects and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with concerned methodology.

Category 5: School Assistant (English)

• Bachelor's Degree with English as main or optional subject, or Post-Graduate Degree in English, and B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with English methodology; OR
• Four-year B.A.-B.Ed. / B.Sc.-B.Ed. integrated degree with English as an optional subject and English methodology from an NCTE-recognized institution; OR
• Post-Graduation in English and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with English methodology.

Category 6: School Assistant (Telugu)

• Bachelor's Degree with Telugu as main subject or one of the three equal optional subjects; OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Oriental Language in Telugu (B.O.L.) or equivalent; OR
• Post-Graduation in Telugu with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Telugu methodology or Telugu Pandit Training or equivalent; OR
• Four-year B.A.-B.Ed. integrated degree with Telugu and Telugu methodology from an NCTE-recognized institution; OR
• Post-Graduation in Telugu and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with Telugu methodology.

Category 7: School Assistant (Hindi)

• Bachelor's Degree with Hindi as the main subject, B.O.L. in Hindi, or prescribed equivalent Hindi qualifications such as Praveena, Vidwan and other qualifications listed in the GO.
• Prescribed academic qualifications in Table-I and training qualifications in Table-II of the GO are also specified.
• Alternatively, a four-year B.A.-B.Ed. integrated degree with Hindi and Hindi methodology from an NCTE-recognized institution; OR
• Post-Graduation in Hindi and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with Hindi methodology.

The GO contains separate tables of 16 academic qualifications and 9 training qualification entries for Hindi. Refer to the original PDF for the complete institutional list.

Category 8: School Assistant (Urdu)

• Bachelor's Degree with Urdu as main subject or one of the three equal optional subjects; OR
• B.O.L. in Urdu or equivalent; OR
• Post-Graduation in Urdu with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Urdu methodology or Urdu Pandit Training or equivalent; OR
• Four-year B.A.-B.Ed. integrated degree with Urdu and Urdu methodology from an NCTE-recognized institution; OR
• Post-Graduation in Urdu and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with Urdu methodology.

Category 9: School Assistant (Oriya)

• Bachelor's Degree with Oriya as main subject or one of the three equal optional subjects; OR
• B.O.L. in Oriya or equivalent; OR
• Post-Graduation in Oriya with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Oriya methodology or Oriya Pandit Training or equivalent; OR
• Four-year B.A.-B.Ed. integrated degree with Oriya and Oriya methodology from an NCTE-recognized institution; OR
• Post-Graduation in Oriya and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with Oriya methodology.

Category 10: 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.

Category 11: School Assistant (Special Education)

Any one of the prescribed qualifications:

• Graduation or Post-Graduation with B.Ed. (Special Education); OR
• Graduation or Post-Graduation and B.Ed. (General) with one or two-year Diploma in Special Education; OR
• Graduation or Post-Graduation and B.Ed. (General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGPD); OR
• Graduation or Post-Graduation with prescribed PG Diploma in Special Education / Multiple Disability / Locomotor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy; OR
• Secondary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment; OR
• Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf; OR
• B.A., B.Ed. in Visual Impairment; OR
• Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.

Additional requirement: Pass in TET and possession of a valid RCI CRR Number.

Category 12: Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant (MPSHM/SA)

Must possess any one of the following:

• Intermediate qualification conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or equivalent, and Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh or equivalent; OR
• Bachelor's Degree and B.Ed. Degree.

CLASS II QUALIFICATIONS

Category 1: Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)

• Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or equivalent, and two-year D.Ed. / D.El.Ed. certificate; OR
• Intermediate Vocational Course along with Bridge Course Certificate and two-year D.Ed. / D.El.Ed.; OR
• Special Education D.Ed. / D.El.Ed. recognized by RCI; OR
• Four-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).

Important Note: An SGT working with a B.Ed. qualification obtained from an NCTE-recognized institution shall mandatorily undergo a six-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by NCTE within two years from the date of appointment as SGT.

Category 2: Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education)

Intermediate / Senior Secondary or equivalent along with any one of the prescribed RCI-recognized qualifications, including:

• Two-year D.Ed. Special Education in any disability category; OR
• One-year Diploma in Special Education; OR
• Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with six-month CwSN Certificate Course; OR
• Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with six-month CwSN Certificate Course; OR
• Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with six-month CwSN Certificate Course; OR
• Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf; OR
• Primary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment; OR
• DVRMR / DVTE-MR with six-month CwSN Certificate Course; OR
• Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with six-month CwSN Certificate Course; OR
• Any RCI-recognized qualification of minimum one-year duration with six-month CwSN Certificate Course; OR
• Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.

Additional requirement: Pass in TET and valid RCI CRR Number.

Category 3: Art Teacher

• Must have passed 10th Class or equivalent.
• Must possess a Diploma or Certificate in Drawing Commercial Art from Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture, or a certificate in Higher Grade Drawing.
• Must possess a Technical Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.

Category 4: Drawing Teacher

• Must have passed 10th Class or equivalent.
• Must possess a Diploma or Certificate in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture or Commercial Art from Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture.
• Must possess a Technical Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.

Category 5: Music Teacher

• Must have passed 10th Class or equivalent.
• Must possess a Diploma in Carnatic Vocal Music from Government College of Music or a recognized / reputed institution.
• Must possess a Technical Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.

Category 6: Craft Teacher

The post is listed under Class II, Category 6 and is prescribed to be filled by Direct Recruitment. The extracted qualification text in the uploaded GO does not separately display a qualification against this category. Please refer to the original Gazette PDF for confirmation.

Category 7: Vocational Training Instructor / Vocational Instructor

• Must have passed 10th Class or equivalent.
• Must possess a certificate in the concerned trade issued by any Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in the State or equivalent qualification.
• Must possess a Technical Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.

Important TET Condition: Rule 5 states that the relevant TET / CTET qualification is required for Categories 1 to 12 (except Category 10) of Class I and Categories 1 and 2 of Class II, subject to the provisions in the GO. NCTE / RCI norms and Government orders relating to qualifications and appointments also apply.

Medium of Instruction / Language Eligibility

The GO provides eligibility provisions for candidates who have passed SSC, Intermediate or Degree in the concerned medium of instruction, or who have studied the concerned language as First Language in SSC, Part-I or Second Language in Intermediate, or as a language / subject in Degree, for the specified School Assistant and SGT posts in the concerned medium.

6. Age Limit

• Minimum age: More than 18 years.
• Upper age limit: As prescribed under AP State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996, as amended from time to time.
• Age shall be calculated as on the first day of July of the year in which the recruitment notification is issued.
• Age concessions applicable to BC, SC, ST, EWS and other categories shall be followed as per Government orders.

7. Minimum Service for Promotion

Minimum qualifying service: 2 Years

No member of the service shall be eligible for promotion or appointment by transfer from a lower category to the next higher category unless he/she has completed not less than two years of service in the lower category.

8. Probation

Appointment Method	Probation Period
Direct Recruitment	Two years on duty within a continuous period of three years from commencement of probation.
Promotion	One year on duty within a continuous period of two years from commencement of probation.

9. Unit of Appointment

Class	Categories	Unit of Appointment and Transfer
Class I	1 to 12	Contiguous Districts of Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli
Class II	1 to 7	Contiguous Districts of Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli

The unit applies for recruitment, appointment, seniority, discharge for want of vacancy, promotion, transfer and reappointment.

10. Seniority

• As per Rule 35(ii) of Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996, a member transferred on their own request from one unit of appointment to another shall have seniority fixed with reference to the date of joining duty in the latter unit.
• Teaching staff working in Aided Schools at the time of absorption into Municipal Schools in GVMC shall have their seniority fixed with reference to the date of joining duty in the latter unit of appointment, namely Municipal Schools in GVMC.

Government References

The Government Order refers to the following earlier orders and communications:

1. G.O.Ms.No.323, MA&UD (D1) Department, dated 07-12-2016 and amendments.
2. G.O.Ms.No.84, MA&UD (D1) Department, dated 24-06-2022.
3. G.O.Ms.No.9, School Education (D1) Department, dated 09-02-2024.
4. G.O.Ms.No.45, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated 20-04-2026.
5. G.O.Ms.No.207, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated 08-10-2026.
6. G.O.Ms.No.270, MA&UD (D1) Department, dated 31-10-2026.
7. Director of School Education, A.P., e-file No.3455343, dated 09-10-2026.
8. APPSC Letter No. GAD 03-APPS0RR/141/2026, dated 27-10-2026.

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AP Municipal School Teachers Service Rules 2026 – G.O.Ms.No.39 | Educational Qualifications, Promotions & PDF

 

ANDHRA PRADESH GOVERNMENT

G.O.Ms.No.39 – Municipal School Teachers Service Rules 2026

ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ మున్సిపల్ పాఠశాల ఉపాధ్యాయుల సర్వీస్ రూల్స్ 2026

School Education Department

G.O.Ms.No.39 | 03-11-2026

Latest Government Order:
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued new service rules for teachers working in Municipal Schools in Vijayawada Municipal Corporation through G.O.Ms.No.39 dated 03 November 2026.

These rules are called the Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service (for the posts of teachers working in Municipal Schools in the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation) Rules, 2026.

Read Complete GO Details 19 Categories of Teacher Posts Educational Qualifications Download Official GO PDF

1. Government Order Details

Particulars	Details
Government	Government of Andhra Pradesh
Department	School Education (Services.II) Department
G.O. Number	G.O.Ms.No.39
G.O. Date	03-11-2026
Subject	Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service Rules, 2026
Applicable Schools	Municipal Schools in Vijayawada Municipal Corporation
Effective Date	08-10-2026
Gazette	Andhra Pradesh Gazette dated 03-11-2026
Principal Secretary	J. Syamala Rao

2. Background of the Government Order

According to the Government Order:

• The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Educational Subordinate Service Rules, 2016 were originally issued through G.O.Ms.No.324, MA&UD Department, dated 07-12-2016.
• Subsequently, amendments were issued to the existing service rules.
• Through G.O.Ms.No.84, MA&UD Department, dated 24-06-2022, supervision and administration of Municipal Schools were entrusted to the School Education Department.
• The Government issued the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025.
• G.O.Ms.No.208, dated 08-10-2026, dealt with organization of posts under the Director of School Education into District Local Cadres, including NTR District.
• G.O.Ms.No.271, MA&UD Department, dated 31-10-2026, made amendments to the earlier municipal educational service rules.

The Government accepted the proposals of the Director of School Education and decided to issue fresh service rules.

3. Short Title and Applicability

Rule 1 – Short Title These rules shall be called: Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service (for the posts of teachers working in Municipal Schools in the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation) Rules, 2026. Rule 2 – Applicability These rules apply to teachers working in Municipal Schools in the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation under the administrative control of the School Education Department.

4. Classes and Categories of Teacher Posts

The service consists of two classes and a total of 19 categories of posts.

CLASS – I : School Assistants and MPSHM/SA

Category	Designation
1	School Assistant (Mathematics)
2	School Assistant (Physical Sciences)
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	School Assistant (Special Education)
12	Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant (MPSHM/SA)

CLASS – II : Secondary Grade and Other Teachers

Category	Designation
1	Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)
2	Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education)
3	Art Teacher
4	Drawing Teacher
5	Music Teacher
6	Craft Teacher
7	Sewing Teacher

5. Method of Appointment – Rule 3

Class-I Categories 1 to 9 and 11

The appointment methods are:

• By transfer from Category 12 of Class-I, if MPSHM/SA teachers are found surplus.
• By direct recruitment to the extent of 70% of substantive vacancies.
• By promotion from Categories 1 to 7 of Class-II to the extent of 30% of vacancies.

Class-I Category 10 – School Assistant (Physical Education)

• By transfer from Category 12 of Class-I, if MPSHM/SA teachers are found surplus.
• By direct recruitment to the extent of 30% of substantive vacancies.
• By promotion from Categories 1 to 7 of Class-II to the extent of 70% of vacancies.

Class-I Category 12 – MPSHM/SA

• By transfer from Categories 1 to 9 of Class-I, if any posts in those categories are found surplus.
• By promotion from Categories 1 to 7 of Class-II.

Class-II Categories 1 to 7

All the following posts shall be filled by direct recruitment:

• Secondary Grade Teacher
• Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education)
• Art Teacher
• Drawing Teacher
• Music Teacher
• Craft Teacher
• Sewing Teacher

Appointing Authority: District Educational Officer.

6. Important Conditions Regarding Transfers

The Government Order specifies the following conditions:

• Transfer within the same class among different categories is generally not permissible.
• If posts are identified as surplus during reapportionment or rationalization, the Government may call for willingness from eligible teachers for transfer to needy subjects, subject to prescribed qualifications.
• If a surplus teacher does not give willingness to transfer to a needy subject, the junior-most teacher in service in that subject having the required qualifications may be deputed for a specified period.
• Surplus teachers shall first be posted against MPSHM/SA posts.
• In the absence of surplus teachers, MPSHM/SA posts shall be filled by promotion from Categories 1 to 7 of Class-II, as per relevant service rules.
• Surplus MPSHM/SA teachers may be posted in the concerned subject according to their qualifications wherever there is a requirement.

7. Rule of Reservation – Rule 4

• General Rule 22 of the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Services Rules shall apply to direct recruitment.
• Women alone shall be appointed to posts in institutions specially provided for women / Girls Schools.
• Vacancies in such institutions shall be filled by transfer of a woman employee of the same category working in another institution within the unit, wherever possible.
• If such transfer is not possible, appointment may be made through any permissible method under the rules.
• Reservation in promotion shall be followed as per Government orders issued from time to time.

8. Educational Qualifications – Rule 5

General Conditions

• Prescribed educational and professional qualifications are compulsory for appointment, promotion or appointment by transfer.
• Relevant Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) / CTET qualification is required for the specified categories under Class-I and Class-II.
• Higher qualifications are also eligible where the required subjects were studied at Bachelor's degree level and all other prescribed requirements are fulfilled.
• Medium of instruction and first-language requirements shall be followed.
• NCTE / RCI norms and Government orders issued from time to time shall apply.

Class-I – School Assistant Posts

Category 1 – School Assistant (Mathematics)

• Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics as the main subject or one of three equal optional subjects and B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Mathematics methodology.
• OR four-year integrated degree with Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• OR the specified BCA / B.E. / B.Tech qualification combinations with Mathematics at Intermediate level and the prescribed B.Ed. methodology.
• OR relevant postgraduate qualification with three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. and Mathematics methodology.

Category 2 – School Assistant (Physical Sciences)

• Bachelor's Degree with the prescribed combination of Physics and Chemistry or allied subjects and B.Ed. with Physical Science / Physics / Chemistry / Science methodology.
• OR four-year integrated degree with the prescribed subject combination from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• OR specified BCA / B.E. / B.Tech combinations with Physics and Chemistry at Intermediate level and prescribed B.Ed. methodology.
• OR postgraduate qualification in Physics / Chemistry or allied subjects with three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. and relevant methodology.

Category 3 – School Assistant (Biological Science)

• Bachelor's Degree with Botany and Zoology as optional subjects, or one as main and the other as subsidiary, or the prescribed allied subjects.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Biological Science / Natural Sciences / Science / Botany / Zoology methodology.
• OR four-year integrated degree with the prescribed biological science subjects from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• OR specified BCA qualification with Botany and Zoology at Intermediate level and prescribed B.Ed. methodology.
• OR relevant postgraduate qualification with three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. and relevant methodology.

Category 4 – School Assistant (Social Studies)

• Bachelor's Degree with any two prescribed subjects, or one main subject and another subsidiary subject.
• Subjects include History, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Commerce, Anthropology, Social Work, Philosophy, Psychology and other subjects specified in the rules.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Social Studies / Social Sciences / Geography / History / Political Science / Economics methodology.
• OR the prescribed four-year integrated B.A.-B.Ed. degree.
• OR specified BCA / BBM combinations with Social Sciences at Intermediate level and prescribed B.Ed. methodology.
• OR relevant postgraduate qualification with three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. and relevant methodology.

Category 5 – School Assistant (English)

• Bachelor's Degree with English as the main subject or one of the optional subjects, or Postgraduate Degree in English.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with English methodology.
• OR four-year B.A.-B.Ed. / B.Sc.-B.Ed. integrated degree with English as an optional subject and English methodology.
• OR Postgraduate Degree in English with three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. and English methodology.

Category 6 – School Assistant (Telugu)

• Bachelor's Degree with Telugu as the main subject or one of three equal optional subjects.
• OR B.O.L. in Telugu or equivalent.
• OR Postgraduate Degree in Telugu with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Telugu methodology or Telugu Pandit Training or equivalent.
• OR four-year integrated B.A.-B.Ed. with Telugu and Telugu methodology.
• OR Postgraduate Degree in Telugu with three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. and Telugu methodology.

Category 7 – School Assistant (Hindi)

• Bachelor's Degree with Hindi as the main subject, B.O.L. in Hindi or the specified recognized Hindi qualifications.
• Recognized qualifications include Madhyama, Ratna, Praveen, Sahityalankar, Pandit, Vidwan, Sevak, Visharad Diploma, Sahitya Ratna Diploma and other qualifications specified in Table-I of the GO.
• Prescribed training qualifications include B.Ed. (Hindi Medium), Pracharak Degree, Pracharak Diploma, Sikshana Kala Praveena, Hindi Shikshak, Hindi Pandits Training Certificate and other qualifications specified in Table-II.
• OR four-year integrated B.A.-B.Ed. with Hindi methodology.
• OR Postgraduate Degree in Hindi with three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. and Hindi methodology.

Category 8 – School Assistant (Urdu)

• Bachelor's Degree with Urdu as the main subject or one of three equal optional subjects.
• OR B.O.L. in Urdu or equivalent.
• OR Postgraduate Degree in Urdu with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Urdu methodology or Urdu Pandit Training or equivalent.
• OR four-year integrated B.A.-B.Ed. with Urdu methodology.
• OR Postgraduate Degree in Urdu with three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. and Urdu methodology.

Category 9 – School Assistant (Sanskrit)

• Bachelor's Degree with Sanskrit as the main subject or one of three equal optional subjects.
• OR B.O.L. in Sanskrit or equivalent.
• OR Postgraduate Degree in Sanskrit with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Sanskrit methodology or Sanskrit Pandit Training or equivalent.
• OR four-year integrated B.A.-B.Ed. with Sanskrit methodology.
• OR Postgraduate Degree in Sanskrit with three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. and Sanskrit methodology.

Category 10 – School Assistant (Physical Education)

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• And Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education or equivalent, or M.P.Ed.

Category 11 – School Assistant (Special Education)

The prescribed alternatives include:

• Graduation / Postgraduation with B.Ed. (Special Education).
• Graduation / Postgraduation with B.Ed. (General) and one or two-year Diploma in Special Education.
• B.Ed. (General) with Postgraduate Professional Diploma in Special Education.
• PG Diploma in Special Education in the specified disability areas.
• Secondary-level teacher training in Visual Impairment.
• Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf.
• B.A., B.Ed. in Visual Impairment.
• Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.

Additional requirements: Pass in TET and valid RCI CRR Number.

Category 12 – Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant (MPSHM/SA)

Must possess any one of the following:

• Intermediate qualification conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or equivalent, along with Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh or equivalent.
• OR Bachelor's Degree and B.Ed. Degree.

Class-II – Teacher Posts

Category 1 – Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)

• Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or equivalent and two-year D.Ed. / D.El.Ed. certificate.
• OR Intermediate Vocational Course with bridge course certificate and two-year D.Ed. / D.El.Ed.
• OR recognized Special Education D.Ed. / D.El.Ed. qualification.
• OR four-year Bachelor in Elementary Education.

Important B.Ed. Bridge Course Condition:
An SGT possessing a B.Ed. qualification from an NCTE-recognized institution shall mandatorily undergo a six-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by NCTE within two years from the date of appointment as SGT.

Category 2 – Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education)

Prescribed alternatives include:

• Intermediate / Senior Secondary and two-year D.Ed. Special Education in any category of disability.
• OR Intermediate / Senior Secondary and one-year Diploma in Special Education (DSE).
• OR Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with six-month CwSN Certificate Course.
• OR Postgraduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with six-month CwSN Certificate Course.
• OR Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with six-month CwSN Certificate Course.
• OR Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf.
• OR Primary-level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment.
• OR DVRMR / DVTE-MR with the prescribed six-month CwSN Certificate Course.
• OR Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with six-month CwSN Certificate Course.
• OR any RCI-recognized qualification of minimum one-year duration with six-month CwSN Certificate Course.
• OR any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.

Additional requirements: Pass in TET and valid RCI CRR Number.

Category 3 – Art Teacher

• 10th Class or equivalent.
• Diploma / Certificate in Drawing Commercial Art from Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture, or Certificate in Higher Grade Drawing.
• Technical Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.

Category 4 – Drawing Teacher

• 10th Class or equivalent.
• Diploma / Certificate in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture or Commercial Art from Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture.
• Technical Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.

Category 5 – Music Teacher

• 10th Class or equivalent.
• Diploma in Carnatic Vocal Music from Government College of Music or recognized / reputed institution.
• Technical Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.

Category 6 – Craft Teacher

• 10th Class or equivalent.
• Certificate in the concerned trade issued by any Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in the State or equivalent qualification.

Category 7 – Sewing Teacher

• 10th Class or equivalent.
• Technical Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.

Note: The above qualifications are a summary of the qualification provisions in Rule 5. The exact subject combinations, recognized institutions, Hindi qualifications, special education alternatives and other conditions should be checked in the official 18-page GO before determining eligibility.

9. Age Limit – Rule 6

• Minimum age: More than 18 years.
• Maximum age: As prescribed under the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996, as amended from time to time.
• Age shall be calculated as on the first day of July of the year in which the recruitment notification is issued.
• Age relaxations applicable to BC, SC, ST, EWS and other categories shall be as per Government orders.

10. Minimum Service for Promotion – Rule 7

A member of the service shall not be eligible for promotion or appointment by transfer from a lower category to the next higher category unless the member has completed at least 2 years of service in the lower category.

11. Probation – Rule 8

Appointment Method	Probation Period
Direct Recruitment	Two years on duty within a continuous period of three years.
Promotion	One year on duty within a continuous period of two years.

12. Unit of Appointment – Rule 9

Class	Categories	Unit of Appointment and Transfer
Class-I	1 to 12	NTR District
Class-II	1 to 7	NTR District

The unit of appointment shall apply for recruitment, appointment, seniority, discharge for want of vacancy, promotion, transfer and reappointment.

13. Seniority of Transferred Teachers – Rule 10

As per Rule 35(ii) of the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996:

• When a member of service is transferred on their own request from one unit of appointment to another unit, seniority shall be fixed with reference to the date of joining duty in the latter unit.
• The seniority of teaching staff working in Aided Schools at the time of absorption into Municipal Schools in Vijayawada Municipal Corporation shall be fixed with reference to the date of joining duty in the latter unit of appointment, i.e., Municipal Schools in Vijayawada Municipal Corporation.

14. Important Points at a Glance

Item	Details
Total Classes	2
Class-I Categories	12
Class-II Categories	7
Total Categories	19
Direct Recruitment for SA Categories 1–9 and 11	70%
Promotion for SA Categories 1–9 and 11	30%
Direct Recruitment for SA Physical Education	30%
Promotion for SA Physical Education	70%
SGT and Other Class-II Posts	Direct Recruitment
Minimum Service for Promotion	2 Years
Direct Recruitment Probation	2 Years on duty within 3 years
Promotion Probation	1 Year on duty within 2 years
Unit of Appointment	NTR District
Effective Date	08-10-2026

15. Previous Government Orders Referred

• G.O.Ms.No.324, MA&UD (D1) Department, dated 07-12-2016.
• G.O.Ms.No.84, MA&UD (D1) Department, dated 24-06-2022.
• G.O.Ms.No.10, School Education (D1) Department, dated 09-02-2024.
• G.O.Ms.No.45, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated 20-04-2026.
• G.O.Ms.No.208, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated 08-10-2026.
• G.O.Ms.No.271, MA&UD (D1) Department, dated 31-10-2026.

16. Download Official Government Order PDF

Document Name: 2026SE_44932_MS39_E.pdf
G.O. Number: G.O.Ms.No.39
Date: 03-11-2026
Total Pages: 18 Pages

DOWNLOAD GO.Ms.No.39 OFFICIAL PDF VIEW OFFICIAL GO PDF

17. Important Disclaimer

This post is prepared based on G.O.Ms.No.39, School Education (Services.II) Department, dated 03-11-2026, uploaded for reference. This is an informational summary. Readers are advised to refer to the original Government Order for the complete legal wording, prescribed qualifications, conditions and implementation details.

18. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is G.O.Ms.No.39?

It is the Government Order issuing the Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service Rules, 2026 for teachers working in Municipal Schools in Vijayawada Municipal Corporation.

2. When were the new service rules issued?

The GO was issued on 03 November 2026.

3. From which date are the rules effective?

The notification is deemed to have come into force from 08 October 2026.

4. How many categories are included?

There are 19 categories in two classes: 12 in Class-I and 7 in Class-II.

5. What is the unit of appointment?

NTR District for both Class-I and Class-II.

6. What is the minimum service required for promotion?

A minimum of two years of service in the lower category.

7. What is the probation period for direct recruits?

Two years on duty within a continuous period of three years.

8. What is the probation period for promoted employees?

One year on duty within a continuous period of two years.

9. Who is the appointing authority?

The District Educational Officer, as specified in Rule 3.

10. Where can the complete qualifications be checked?

In Rule 5 of the original 18-page Government Order.

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AP Municipal Corporation Teachers Service Rules 2026

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G.O.Ms.No.38 03-11-2026 School Education Department

Andhra Pradesh Government Orders

📢 Latest Government Order Details

G.O. Number	G.O.Ms.No.38
Department	School Education (Services-II) Department
G.O. Date	03-11-2026
Subject	Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service Rules for Teachers Working in Municipal Schools in Municipal Corporations, 2026
Implementation Date	04-10-2026
Notification	Andhra Pradesh Gazette dated 03-11-2026
Authority	Government of Andhra Pradesh
Principal Secretary	J. Syamala Rao

📌 Background of the Government Order

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued new service rules for teachers working in Municipal Schools in Municipal Corporations.

These rules are called the Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service (for the posts of teachers working in Municipal Schools in the Municipal Corporations) Rules, 2026.

The Government examined the proposals submitted by the Director of School Education and decided to issue fresh service rules for these teachers.

• The earlier Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations Educational Subordinate Service Rules, 2016 were issued through G.O.Ms.No.322 dated 07-12-2016.
• Municipal Schools were brought under the supervision and administration of the School Education Department as per the Government orders referred to in this G.O.
• The Government issued local cadre organization orders under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025.
• District and Zone cadres were organized under G.O.Ms.No.203 dated 04-10-2026.
• The new service rules supersede G.O.Ms.No.322, MA&UD Department, dated 07-12-2016 and its amendments.

📚 Important References

1. G.O.Ms.No.322, MA&UD (D1) Department, dated 07-12-2016.
2. G.O.Ms.No.84, MA&UD (D1) Department, dated 24-06-2022.
3. G.O.Ms.No.8, School Education (D1) Department, dated 09-02-2024.
4. G.O.Ms.No.45, General Administration Department, dated 20-04-2026.
5. G.O.Ms.No.203, General Administration Department, dated 04-10-2026.
6. G.O.Ms.No.269, MA&UD Department, dated 31-10-2026.
7. Director of School Education proposals dated 10-10-2026.
8. APPSC letter dated 27-10-2026.

1. Classes and Categories of Posts

According to Rule 2, the subordinate service consists of two classes and the following categories of posts.

CLASS – I

Category	Name of the Post
1	School Assistant (Mathematics)
2	School Assistant (Physical Sciences)
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	School Assistant (Special Education)
13	Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant (MPSHM/SA)

CLASS – II

Category	Name of the Post
1	Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)
2	Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education)
3	Language Pandit Grade-II
4	Art Teacher
5	Drawing Teacher
6	Music Teacher
7	Craft Teacher
8	Vocational Training Instructor / Vocational Instructor
9	Weaving Teacher
10	Sewing Teacher

2. Method of Appointment and Appointing Authority

Class-I – School Assistant Posts

Category	Post	Appointment Method
1–4	School Assistants (Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological Science and Social Studies)	Transfer from Category 13 of Class-I, if MPSHM/SA are surplus; direct recruitment of 30% of substantive vacancies; promotion from Categories 1–10 of Class-II to the extent of 70% of vacancies.
5–12	School Assistants (English, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Sanskrit, Physical Education and Special Education)	Transfer from Category 13 of Class-I, if MPSHM/SA are surplus; direct recruitment of 70% of substantive vacancies; promotion from Categories 1–10 of Class-II to the extent of 30% of vacancies.
13	Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant	Transfer from Categories 1–10 of Class-I if posts are surplus; promotion from Categories 1–10 of Class-II.

Important: The appointment percentages above are presented according to the grouped entries in the Government Order's appointment table. Refer to the original PDF for the complete official table and its application to individual categories.

Class-II – Appointment Method

Category	Post	Method
1	Secondary Grade Teacher	Direct Recruitment
2	Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education)	Direct Recruitment
3	Language Pandit Grade-II	No Further Recruitment
4	Art Teacher	Direct Recruitment
5	Drawing Teacher	Direct Recruitment
6	Music Teacher	Direct Recruitment
7	Craft Teacher	Direct Recruitment
8	Vocational Training Instructor / Vocational Instructor	Direct Recruitment
9	Weaving Teacher	Direct Recruitment
10	Sewing Teacher	Direct Recruitment

Appointing Authority: District Educational Officer for Class-I and Class-II posts as shown in the Government Order's appointment table.

3. Important Transfer Rules

• Transfer within the same class among different categories is not ordinarily permissible.
• If posts are identified as surplus during the Reapportionment of Teaching Staff / Rationalization exercise, Government may call for willingness from eligible teachers for transfer to other categories, subject to prescribed qualifications.
• If a surplus teacher does not give willingness to transfer to a needy subject, the junior-most teacher in service in that subject who possesses the required qualifications may be deputed to the needy subject for a specified period.
• Surplus teachers shall first be posted against MPSHM/SA posts.
• In the absence of surplus teachers, MPSHM/SA posts shall be filled by promotion from Categories 1–10 of Class-II according to relevant service rules.
• Available MPSHM/SA teachers may be posted in the concerned subject according to their qualifications wherever there is a requirement.

4. Rule of Reservation

• General Rule 22 of the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Services Rules shall apply to direct recruitment.
• Women alone shall be appointed to posts in institutions specially provided for women / Girls Schools.
• A vacancy in a Girls School shall be filled by transfer of a woman member of the same category working in an institution not specially provided for women within the unit.
• If such transfer is not possible, women may be appointed by any admissible method under the rules.
• Such an appointed candidate shall not acquire a right in seniority, full membership or promotion until her due turn.
• Reservation in promotion shall be followed according to Government orders issued from time to time.

5. Educational Qualifications

Rule 5 prescribes educational and professional qualifications for different categories. Candidates must also qualify in the relevant TET / CTET wherever specified.

Important: Higher qualifications are also eligible where the candidate has studied the required subjects at Bachelor's Degree level and satisfies the prescribed medium of instruction, first language and other requirements.

1. School Assistant – Mathematics

Must possess any one of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics as the main subject or one of the three equal optional subjects and B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Mathematics methodology.
• Four-year Integrated Degree with Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• BCA with Mathematics at Intermediate level as a group subject, or B.E. / B.Tech with Mathematics and Physics at Intermediate level, along with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Mathematics methodology.
• Post-Graduation in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics or allied subjects and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with concerned Mathematics methodology.

2. School Assistant – Physical Sciences

• Bachelor's Degree with at least two prescribed optional subjects, including Physics / Applied Physics / Engineering Physics and Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Geology or allied subjects, with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) in the prescribed Physical Science methodology.
• Four-year Integrated Degree with the prescribed subject combinations from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• BCA with Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) at Intermediate level, or B.E. / B.Tech with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Intermediate level, together with the prescribed B.Ed. methodology.
• Post-Graduation in Physics or Chemistry or allied subjects and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with the concerned methodology.

3. School Assistant – Biological Science

• Bachelor's Degree with Botany and Zoology as optional subjects, or one as main and the other as subsidiary subject, or prescribed allied subjects.
• Prescribed allied subjects include Public Health, Human Genetics, Genetics, Bio-Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Food Technology, Fisheries, Nutrition, Geology, Sericulture, Horticulture, Forestry, Pharmacy and other subjects listed in the rules.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Biological Science / Natural Sciences / Science / Botany / Zoology methodology.
• Four-year Integrated Degree with the prescribed subject combinations from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• BCA with Biological Sciences (Botany and Zoology) at Intermediate level and the prescribed B.Ed. methodology.
• Post-Graduation in Botany and Zoology or allied subjects and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with concerned methodology.

4. School Assistant – Social Studies

Must possess a Bachelor's Degree with any two of the following subjects as optional subjects or one as main and another as subsidiary subject:

• History
• Economics
• Geography
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Commerce
• Politics
• Social Anthropology
• Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
• Anthropology
• Social Work
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Business Economics
• Business Organization and Management
• Statistics / Business Statistics / Quantitative Techniques
• Financial Services, Banking and Insurance
• Accountancy / Financial Accounting
• Information Technology and other prescribed subjects.

B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with prescribed Social Studies / Social Sciences / Geography / History / Political Science / Economics methodology is required.

The rules also provide for eligible four-year integrated B.A.-B.Ed. and prescribed Post-Graduation with three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. qualifications.

5. School Assistant – English

• Bachelor's Degree with English as main or optional subject, or Post-Graduate Degree in English.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with English methodology.
• Four-year B.A.-B.Ed. / B.Sc.-B.Ed. Integrated Degree with English as an optional subject and English methodology from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• Post-Graduation in English and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with English methodology.

6. School Assistant – Telugu

• Bachelor's Degree with Telugu as main subject or one of three equal optional subjects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Oriental Language in Telugu (B.O.L.) or equivalent.
• Post-Graduation in Telugu with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Telugu methodology or Telugu Pandit Training or equivalent.
• Four-year B.A.-B.Ed. Integrated Degree with Telugu as main or optional subject and Telugu methodology from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• Post-Graduation in Telugu and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with Telugu methodology.

7. School Assistant – Hindi

Must possess a Bachelor's Degree with Hindi as main subject, B.O.L. in Hindi, recognized equivalent Hindi qualifications, or Post-Graduation in Hindi, along with prescribed training qualifications.

Academic qualifications mentioned in Table-I include:

• Madhyama – Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Allahabad.
• Ratna – Rashtrabhash Prachar Samiti, Wardha.
• Praveen – Dakshina Bharata Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras.
• Sahityalankar – Hindi Vidyapeet, Deoghar.
• Pandit – Maharashtra Bhasha Sabha, Poona.
• Vidwan – Hindi Prachar Sabha, Hyderabad.
• Sevak – Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad.
• Visharad Diploma – Dakshina Bharata Hindi Prachar Sabha.
• Sahitya Ratna Diploma – Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Allahabad.
• Vidwan Bhasha Praveena – Madras University.
• Bhasha Praveena (Hindi) – Andhra University.
• Sahitya Bhushan, Sastry Degree, Hindi Kovid Degree and other qualifications listed in the Government Order.

Training qualifications: B.Ed. (Hindi Medium), Pracharak Degree, Pracharak Diploma, Sikshana Kala Praveena Diploma, Hindi Shikshak / Hindi Vidwan Diploma, Hindi Pandits Training Certificate, Hindi Shikshan Parangat, Hindi Shikshan Nishnat and B.Ed. with Hindi methodology, as prescribed.

The rules also provide for four-year integrated B.A.-B.Ed. with Hindi methodology and Post-Graduation in Hindi with three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

8. School Assistant – Urdu

• Bachelor's Degree with Urdu as main subject or one of three equal optional subjects.
• B.O.L. in Urdu or equivalent.
• Post-Graduation in Urdu with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Urdu methodology or Urdu Pandit Training or equivalent.
• Four-year B.A.-B.Ed. Integrated Degree with Urdu methodology from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• Post-Graduation in Urdu and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with Urdu methodology.

9. School Assistant – Tamil

• Bachelor's Degree with Tamil as main subject or one of three equal optional subjects.
• B.O.L. in Tamil or equivalent.
• Post-Graduation in Tamil with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Tamil methodology or Tamil Pandit Training or equivalent.
• Four-year B.A.-B.Ed. Integrated Degree with Tamil methodology from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• Post-Graduation in Tamil and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with Tamil methodology.

10. School Assistant – Sanskrit

• Bachelor's Degree with Sanskrit as main subject or one of three equal optional subjects.
• B.O.L. in Sanskrit or equivalent.
• Post-Graduation in Sanskrit with B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Sanskrit methodology or Sanskrit Pandit Training or equivalent.
• Four-year B.A.-B.Ed. Integrated Degree with Sanskrit methodology from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• Post-Graduation in Sanskrit and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with Sanskrit methodology.

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.

12. School Assistant – Special Education

Graduation or Post-Graduation along with any one of the prescribed qualifications:

• B.Ed. (Special Education).
• B.Ed. (General) with one or two-year Diploma in Special Education.
• B.Ed. (General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGPD).
• PG Diploma in Special Education in the prescribed disability areas.
• Secondary-level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment.
• Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf.
• B.A., B.Ed. in Visual Impairment.
• Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.

Additional requirements: Pass in TET and possession of a valid RCI CRR Number.

13. Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant

Must possess any one of the following:

• Intermediate qualification conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or equivalent, and Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree and B.Ed. Degree.

CLASS-II Qualifications

1. Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)

• Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Two-year Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) / Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh or equivalent.
• Intermediate Vocational Course along with bridge course certificate and prescribed D.Ed. / D.El.Ed. qualification.
• Special Education D.Ed. / D.El.Ed. recognized by RCI, or four-year Bachelor in Elementary Education.

B.Ed. Bridge Course: A person working as an SGT with a B.Ed. qualification obtained from an NCTE-recognized institution shall mandatorily undergo a six-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by NCTE within two years from the date of appointment as SGT.

2. Secondary Grade Teacher – Special Education

Intermediate / Senior Secondary or equivalent and any one of the following prescribed qualifications:

• Two-year D.Ed. Special Education in any category of disability.
• One-year Diploma in Special Education (DSE).
• Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with six-month CwSN certificate course.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with six-month CwSN certificate course.
• Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with six-month CwSN certificate course.
• Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf.
• Primary-level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment.
• DVRMR / DVTE-MR with six-month CwSN certificate course.
• Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with six-month CwSN certificate course.
• Any RCI-recognized qualification of minimum one-year duration with six-month CwSN certificate course.
• Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.

Additional requirements: Pass in TET and possession of a valid RCI CRR Number.

3. Language Pandit Grade-II

No Further Recruitment.

4. Art Teacher

• Must have passed 10th Class or equivalent.
• Must possess a Diploma or Certificate in Drawing Commercial Art from Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture, or a Certificate in Higher Grade Drawing.
• Technical Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.

5. Drawing Teacher

• Must have passed 10th Class or equivalent.
• Must possess a Diploma or Certificate in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture or Commercial Art from Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture.
• Technical Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.

6. Music Teacher

• Must have passed 10th Class or equivalent.
• Must possess a Diploma in Carnatic Vocal Music from Government College of Music or a recognized / reputed institution.
• Technical Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.

7. Craft Teacher

The post is listed under Class-II, Category 7, and is shown as a Direct Recruitment post in Rule 3.

The qualification text for Craft Teacher is not separately visible in the uploaded PDF's qualification table. Please refer to the original Government Order for clarification.

8. Vocational Training Instructor / Vocational Instructor

• Must have passed 10th Class or equivalent.
• Must possess a certificate in the concerned trade issued by an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in the State or equivalent qualification.
• Technical Teacher Training Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.

9. Weaving Teacher

The qualification table groups Weaving Teacher with the vocational instructor and sewing teacher posts. It prescribes 10th Class, a concerned trade certificate from an ITI or equivalent, and a Technical Teacher Training Certificate.

10. Sewing Teacher

The qualification table groups Sewing Teacher with the vocational instructor and weaving teacher posts. It prescribes 10th Class, a concerned trade certificate from an ITI or equivalent, and a Technical Teacher Training Certificate.

6. TET / CTET Requirements

• Relevant TET / CTET qualification is required for the specified categories under Class-I and Class-II.
• The rules specify TET / CTET for Class-I Categories 1 to 10 and 12, and Class-II Categories 1 and 2.
• Class-I Category 11 (Physical Education) is excluded from the stated TET / CTET provision in this clause.
• Special Education teachers must possess a valid RCI CRR Number in addition to the prescribed requirements.
• NCTE norms and Government orders issued from time to time relating to qualifications and appointments shall apply.

7. Medium of Instruction / Language Eligibility

The rules specify eligibility relating to the concerned medium of instruction and language qualifications.

Candidates who have:

• Passed SSC, Intermediate or Degree in the concerned medium of instruction; or
• Studied the concerned language as First Language in SSC; or
• Studied it as Part-I in Intermediate; or
• Studied it as Second Language in Intermediate; or
• Studied it as a language / subject in Degree;

are eligible for the specified School Assistant posts and SGT in the concerned medium, subject to the other prescribed qualifications.

8. Age Limit

• Minimum age: More than 18 years.
• Maximum age: As prescribed under the AP State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996, as amended from time to time.
• Age shall be calculated as on the first day of July of the year in which the recruitment notification is issued.
• Age concessions for BC, SC, ST, EWS and other eligible categories shall apply according to Government orders.

9. Minimum Service for Promotion

Minimum qualifying service: 2 Years

No member of the service shall be eligible for promotion or appointment by transfer from a lower category to the next higher category unless the member has completed not less than two years of service in the lower category.

10. Probation Period

Appointment Type	Probation Period
Direct Recruitment	Two years on duty within a continuous period of three years from the date of commencement of probation.
Promotion	One year on duty within a continuous period of two years from the date of commencement of probation.

11. Unit of Appointment and Transfer

Class	Categories	Unit of Appointment
Class-I	1 to 13	Concerned Revenue District
Class-II	1 to 10	Concerned Revenue District

For recruitment, appointment, seniority, discharge for want of vacancy, promotion, transfer and reappointment, the unit of appointment shall be the concerned Revenue District as specified in the Government Order.

12. Seniority Rules

As per Rule 35(ii) of the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996:

• If a member of service is transferred on their own request from one unit of appointment to another, seniority shall be fixed with reference to the date of joining duty in the latter unit.
• Teachers working in Aided Schools at the time of absorption into Municipal Schools in Municipal Corporations shall have their seniority fixed with reference to the date of joining duty in the latter unit of appointment, namely Municipal Schools in Municipal Corporations.

13. Important Rules at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Service Rules	2026
G.O. Number	G.O.Ms.No.38
G.O. Date	03-11-2026
Effective Date	04-10-2026
Total Classes	2
Class-I Categories	13
Class-II Categories	10
Minimum Promotion Service	2 Years
Direct Recruitment Probation	2 Years on duty within 3 years
Promotion Probation	1 Year on duty within 2 years
Unit of Appointment	Revenue District concerned
Language Pandit Gr-II	No Further Recruitment

14. Government Order – Official Proceedings

The Government has ordered publication of the notification in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette dated 03-11-2026. The rules are deemed to have come into force with effect from 04-10-2026.

By Order and in the Name of the Governor of Andhra Pradesh

J. SYAMALA RAO
Principal Secretary to Government

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G.O.Ms.No.37

AP Municipal School Teachers Subordinate Service Rules 2026

ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ మున్సిపల్ పాఠశాల ఉపాధ్యాయుల సర్వీస్ రూల్స్ – 2026

School Education Department

G.O.Ms.No.37 | 03-11-2026

ప్రభుత్వ ఉత్తర్వుల పూర్తి వివరాలు

Department: School Education (Services.II) Department

G.O. Number: G.O.Ms.No.37

G.O. Date: 03-11-2026

Subject: School Education – The Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service (for the posts of teachers working in Municipal Schools in the Municipalities) Rules, 2026 – Notification – Orders – Issued.

Effective Date: 04-10-2026

Published in: Andhra Pradesh Gazette dated 03-11-2026

Issued by: Government of Andhra Pradesh

1. G.O.లో పేర్కొన్న ముఖ్యమైన అంశాలు

ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ మున్సిపాలిటీల పరిధిలో పనిచేస్తున్న మున్సిపల్ పాఠశాల ఉపాధ్యాయుల కోసం Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service Rules, 2026 ను ప్రభుత్వం జారీ చేసింది.

ఈ నూతన సర్వీస్ రూల్స్ ద్వారా మున్సిపల్ పాఠశాలల్లోని ఉపాధ్యాయ పోస్టులకు సంబంధించిన నియామక పద్ధతులు, అర్హతలు, ప్రమోషన్లు, బదిలీలు, స్థానిక కేడర్, సీనియారిటీ మరియు ఇతర సర్వీస్ అంశాలను నిర్దేశించారు.

2. గతంలో జారీ చేసిన ఉత్తర్వులు

1. G.O.Ms.No.320, MA&UD (D1) Department, dated 07-12-2016.
2. G.O.Ms.No.84, MA&UD (D1) Department, dated 24-06-2022.
3. G.O.Ms.No.7, School Education (D1) Department, dated 09-02-2024.
4. G.O.Ms.No.45, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated 20-04-2026.
5. G.O.Ms.No.204, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated 04-10-2026.
6. G.O.Ms.No.268, MA&UD (D1) Department, dated 31-10-2026.
7. Director of School Education proposals dated 10-10-2026.
8. APPSC Letter dated 27-10-2026.

3. ఈ సర్వీస్ రూల్స్ ఎవరికి వర్తిస్తాయి?

School Education Department పరిపాలనా నియంత్రణలో ఉన్న మున్సిపాలిటీలలోని Municipal Schools లో పనిచేసే ఉపాధ్యాయులకు ఈ నిబంధనలు వర్తిస్తాయి.

ముఖ్యమైన తేదీ: ఈ నోటిఫికేషన్ 03-11-2026న జారీ చేయబడినప్పటికీ, 04-10-2026 నుంచి అమల్లోకి వచ్చినట్లు G.O.లో పేర్కొన్నారు.

4. పోస్టుల వర్గీకరణ – Classes and Categories

CLASS – I : School Assistant మరియు MPSHM/SA పోస్టులు

Category	Post Name
1	School Assistant (Mathematics)
2	School Assistant (Physical Sciences)
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 (Arabic)
10	School Assistant (Sanskrit)
11	School Assistant (Physical Education)
12	School Assistant (Special Education)
13	Model Primary School Headmaster / School Assistant (MPSHM/SA)

CLASS – II : Secondary Grade Teacher మరియు ఇతర పోస్టులు

Category	Post Name
1	Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)
2	Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education)
3	Language Pandit Grade-II
4	Art Teacher
5	Drawing Teacher
6	Music Teacher
7	Craft Teacher
8	Vocational Training Instructor / Vocational Instructor
9	Weaving Teacher
10	Sewing Teacher

5. నియామక పద్ధతి – Method of Appointment

Class-I – School Assistant పోస్టులు (Categories 1 to 12)

పద్ధతి	వివరాలు
Transfer	Category 13 (MPSHM/SA) నుంచి అవసరమైతే మరియు వారు surplus గా గుర్తించబడితే బదిలీ.
Direct Recruitment	School Assistant Categories 1–4 మరియు 11–12 కు 30% substantive vacancies.
Promotion	Class-II Categories 1–10 నుంచి 70% vacancies.

Class-I – School Assistant Categories 5 to 10

పద్ధతి	వివరాలు
Transfer	Category 13 (MPSHM/SA) నుంచి surplus ఉన్నప్పుడు.
Direct Recruitment	70% substantive vacancies.
Promotion	Class-II Categories 1 to 10 నుంచి 30% vacancies.

MPSHM / School Assistant – Category 13

• Class-I Categories 1 to 10లో ఏవైనా పోస్టులు surplus గా గుర్తించబడితే, అర్హతల ఆధారంగా Transfer ద్వారా నియమిస్తారు.
• అటువంటి surplus పోస్టులు లేనప్పుడు Class-II Categories 1 to 10 నుంచి Promotion ద్వారా నియమిస్తారు.

Class-II నియామక పద్ధతి

Category	Post	Appointment Method
1	SGT	Direct Recruitment
2	SGT Special Education	Direct Recruitment
3	Language Pandit Gr-II	No Further Recruitment
4	Art Teacher	Direct Recruitment
5	Drawing Teacher	Direct Recruitment
6	Music Teacher	Direct Recruitment
7	Craft Teacher	Direct Recruitment
8	Vocational Training Instructor	Direct Recruitment
9	Weaving Teacher	Direct Recruitment
10	Sewing Teacher	Direct Recruitment

Appointing Authority: Class-I మరియు Class-II పోస్టులకు District Educational Officer (DEO) అని G.O.లో పేర్కొన్నారు.

6. ముఖ్యమైన నిబంధనలు – Transfer and Surplus Staff

1. ఒకే Class లోని వేర్వేరు Categories మధ్య సాధారణంగా Transfer అనుమతించబడదు.
2. Teaching Staff Reapportionment / Rationalization సమయంలో surplus పోస్టులు గుర్తిస్తే, ప్రభుత్వం అర్హులైన ఉపాధ్యాయుల నుంచి willingness కోరవచ్చు.
3. సంబంధిత పోస్టుకు అవసరమైన విద్యార్హతలు కలిగి ఉండాలి.
4. Surplus టీచర్ అవసరమైన subject కు బదిలీ కావడానికి willingness ఇవ్వకపోతే, అర్హతలు కలిగిన దరఖాస్తు చేసిన surplus ఉపాధ్యాయుల్లో junior-most టీచర్‌ను నిర్దిష్ట కాలానికి deputation పై పంపవచ్చు.
5. Class-I Categories 1–10లో surplus ఉపాధ్యాయులు ఉంటే, ముందుగా MPSHM/SA పోస్టులలో నియమిస్తారు.
6. MPSHM/SA పోస్టులకు surplus ఉపాధ్యాయులు లేనప్పుడు Class-II Categories 1–10 నుంచి సంబంధిత సర్వీస్ రూల్స్ ప్రకారం Promotion ఉంటుంది.
7. మిగిలిన MPSHM/SA ఉపాధ్యాయులను వారి అర్హతల ప్రకారం అవసరమైన subject లో నియమించవచ్చు.

7. Local Reservation – 95% Reservation

Local Candidates Reservation: 95%

Direct Recruitment ద్వారా భర్తీ చేసే పోస్టులలో స్థానిక అభ్యర్థులకు 95% రిజర్వేషన్ వర్తిస్తుంది.

ఈ నిబంధన Presidential Order, 2025 ప్రకారం అమలులో ఉంటుంది.

ఈ G.O.లో Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025 ఆధారంగా Local Cadre వ్యవస్థను పేర్కొన్నారు.

8. Rule of Reservation

• Direct Recruitment కు Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Services General Rule 22 ప్రకారం Special Representation / Reservation వర్తిస్తుంది.
• ప్రత్యేకంగా మహిళల కోసం ఏర్పాటు చేసిన సంస్థలు / బాలికల పాఠశాలల్లో మహిళలను మాత్రమే నియమించాలి.
• అటువంటి సంస్థల్లో ఖాళీలు ఏర్పడితే, అదే యూనిట్‌లోని ఇతర సంస్థల్లో పనిచేస్తున్న మహిళా ఉద్యోగులను బదిలీ ద్వారా నియమించవచ్చు.
• అటువంటి Transfer సాధ్యం కానప్పుడు అనుమతించబడిన నియామక పద్ధతుల ద్వారా భర్తీ చేయవచ్చు.
• Promotion లో Reservation నిబంధనలు ప్రభుత్వం ఎప్పటికప్పుడు జారీ చేసే ఉత్తర్వుల ప్రకారం అమలవుతాయి.

9. విద్యార్హతలు – Qualifications

క్రింద పేర్కొన్నవి G.O.లోని Rule 5 ప్రకారం పోస్టుల వారీగా విద్యార్హతల సారాంశం. పూర్తి అర్హతలు, ప్రత్యామ్నాయ కోర్సులు, Methodology మరియు గుర్తింపు నిబంధనల కోసం Original GO PDF చూడాలి.

Class-I – School Assistant (Mathematics)

• Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics as main subject లేదా మూడు సమాన optional subjects లో ఒకటి.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Mathematics Methodology.
• లేదా NCTE గుర్తింపు పొందిన సంస్థ నుంచి Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics తో 4-year Integrated Degree.
• Intermediateలో Mathematics group subject కలిగిన BCA అభ్యర్థులు లేదా Intermediateలో Mathematics, Physics కలిగిన B.E./B.Tech అభ్యర్థులు, Mathematics Methodologyతో B.Ed. కలిగి ఉండాలి.
• లేదా Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics లేదా allied subjects లో Post Graduation మరియు Mathematics Methodologyతో 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Class-I – School Assistant (Physical Sciences)

• Physics / Applied Physics / Engineering Physics & Instrumentation మరియు Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Geology తదితర సంబంధిత విషయాల్లో అవసరమైన రెండు subjects కలిగిన Bachelor's Degree.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Physical Science / Physics / Chemistry / Science Methodology.
• లేదా పై సంబంధిత subjects తో NCTE గుర్తింపు పొందిన 4-year Integrated Degree.
• Intermediateలో Physics మరియు Chemistry కలిగిన BCA అభ్యర్థులు లేదా Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry కలిగిన B.E./B.Tech అభ్యర్థులు, సంబంధిత Methodologyతో B.Ed. కలిగి ఉండాలి.
• లేదా Physics / Chemistry లేదా allied subjects లో Post Graduation మరియు 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Class-I – School Assistant (Biological Science)

• Bachelor's Degree with Botany and Zoology as optional subjects లేదా ఒకటి main subject, మరొకటి subsidiary subject.
• లేదా G.O.లో పేర్కొన్న Public Health, Human Genetics, Genetics, Bio-Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Food Technology, Fisheries, Nutrition, Geology, Sericulture, Horticulture, Forestry, Pharmacy తదితర allied subjects లో అవసరమైన subject combinations.
• M.Sc. Biotechnology 5-year integrated course కూడా పేర్కొనబడింది.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Biological Science / Natural Sciences / Science / Botany / Zoology Methodology.
• లేదా సంబంధిత subjects తో NCTE గుర్తింపు పొందిన 4-year Integrated Degree.
• Intermediateలో Botany మరియు Zoology కలిగిన BCA అభ్యర్థులు సంబంధిత Methodologyతో B.Ed. కలిగి ఉండాలి.
• లేదా Botany / Zoology / allied subjects లో Post Graduation మరియు 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Class-I – School Assistant (Social Studies)

• Bachelor's Degreeలో History, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Commerce, Politics, Social Anthropology, Ancient Indian History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Social Work, Philosophy, Psychology, Business Economics, Statistics, Accountancy తదితర G.O.లో పేర్కొన్న subjects లో ఏవైనా రెండు optional subjects లేదా ఒక main subject మరియు మరొక subsidiary subject ఉండాలి.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Social Studies / Social Sciences / Geography / History / Political Science / Economics Methodology.
• లేదా సంబంధిత subjects తో 4-year B.A. B.Ed. Integrated Degree.
• Social Sciences Intermediate group subject కలిగిన BCA / BBM అభ్యర్థులు సంబంధిత Methodologyతో B.Ed. కలిగి ఉండాలి.
• లేదా Geography / History / Political Science / Economics లేదా allied subjects లో Post Graduation మరియు 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Class-I – School Assistant (English)

• Bachelor's Degreeలో English main subject లేదా optional subject గా ఉండాలి లేదా Englishలో Post Graduation ఉండాలి.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with English Methodology.
• లేదా English optional subject మరియు English Methodologyతో NCTE గుర్తింపు పొందిన 4-year B.A. B.Ed. / B.Sc. B.Ed. Integrated Degree.
• లేదా Englishలో Post Graduation మరియు English Methodologyతో 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Class-I – School Assistant (Telugu)

• Bachelor's Degreeలో Telugu main subject లేదా మూడు సమాన optional subjects లో ఒకటి.
• Bachelor's Degree in Oriental Language (B.O.L.) in Telugu లేదా సమానమైన అర్హత.
• లేదా Teluguలో Post Graduation.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Telugu Methodology లేదా Telugu Pandit Training / equivalent.
• లేదా Telugu main / optional subject మరియు Telugu Methodologyతో NCTE గుర్తింపు పొందిన 4-year B.A. B.Ed. Integrated Degree.
• లేదా Teluguలో Post Graduation మరియు Telugu Methodologyతో 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Class-I – School Assistant (Hindi)

Hindiలో Bachelor's Degree / B.O.L. / Post Graduation లేదా G.O.లో పేర్కొన్న గుర్తింపు పొందిన సమాన అర్హతలు ఉండాలి.

Academic Qualifications – Table I:

1. Madhyama – Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Allahabad.
2. Ratna – Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti, Wardha.
3. Praveen – Dakshina Bharat 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 Bharat 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.

Training Qualifications – Table II:

1. B.Ed. (Hindi Medium) – Dakshina Bharat 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 – Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh.
8. Hindi Shikshan Parangat / Nishnat – Kendriya Hindi Shikshnak.
9. B.Ed. with Hindi Methodology – Recognized University and NCTE.

అదనంగా Hindi main / optional subject మరియు Hindi Methodologyతో NCTE గుర్తింపు పొందిన 4-year B.A. B.Ed. Integrated Degree లేదా Hindi PGతో 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. కూడా పేర్కొనబడింది.

Class-I – School Assistant (Urdu)

• Bachelor's Degree with Urdu as main subject లేదా మూడు సమాన optional subjects లో ఒకటి.
• B.O.L. Urdu లేదా equivalent qualification లేదా Urduలో Post Graduation.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Urdu Methodology లేదా Urdu Pandit Training / equivalent.
• లేదా Urdu main / optional subject మరియు Urdu Methodologyతో NCTE గుర్తింపు పొందిన 4-year B.A. B.Ed. Integrated Degree.
• లేదా Urdu PG మరియు Urdu Methodologyతో 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Class-I – School Assistant (Arabic)

• Bachelor's Degree with Arabic as main subject లేదా మూడు సమాన optional subjects లో ఒకటి.
• B.O.L. Arabic లేదా equivalent qualification లేదా Arabicలో Post Graduation.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Arabic Methodology లేదా Arabic Pandit Training / equivalent.
• లేదా Arabic main / optional subject మరియు Arabic Methodologyతో NCTE గుర్తింపు పొందిన 4-year B.A. B.Ed. Integrated Degree.
• లేదా Arabic PG మరియు Arabic Methodologyతో 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Class-I – School Assistant (Sanskrit)

• Bachelor's Degree with Sanskrit as main subject లేదా మూడు సమాన optional subjects లో ఒకటి.
• B.O.L. Sanskrit లేదా equivalent qualification లేదా Sanskritలో Post Graduation.
• B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Sanskrit Methodology లేదా Sanskrit Pandit Training / equivalent.
• లేదా Sanskrit main / optional subject మరియు Sanskrit Methodologyతో NCTE గుర్తింపు పొందిన 4-year B.A. B.Ed. Integrated Degree.
• లేదా Sanskrit PG మరియు Sanskrit Methodologyతో 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Class-I – School Assistant (Physical Education)

• Bachelor's Degree లేదా equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education లేదా equivalent qualification లేదా M.P.Ed.

Class-I – School Assistant (Special Education)

క్రింది అర్హతలలో ఏదో ఒకటి కలిగి ఉండాలి:

1. Graduation / Post Graduation with B.Ed. (Special Education).
2. Graduation / Post Graduation and B.Ed. (General) with one or two year Diploma in Special Education.
3. Graduation / Post Graduation and B.Ed. (General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGPD).
4. Graduation / Post Graduation and PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation) / Multiple Disability / Loco motor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy.
5. Graduation / Post Graduation and Secondary Level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment.
6. Graduation / Post Graduation and Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf.
7. B.A., B.Ed. in Visual Impairment.
8. RCI ఆమోదించిన ఇతర సమాన అర్హత.

అదనంగా: Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)లో ఉత్తీర్ణత మరియు చెల్లుబాటు అయ్యే RCI CRR Number కలిగి ఉండాలి.

Class-I – MPSHM / School Assistant (Category 13)

• Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education నిర్వహించిన Intermediate లేదా equivalent qualification.
• Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh జారీ చేసిన Teacher Training Certificate లేదా equivalent qualification.
• లేదా Bachelor's Degree మరియు B.Ed. Degree.

Class-II – Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)

• Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh జారీ చేసిన Intermediate Certificate లేదా గుర్తింపు పొందిన equivalent certificate.
• లేదా Intermediate Vocational Course తో పాటు Board of Intermediate Education జారీ చేసిన Bridge Course Certificate.
• అదనంగా రెండు సంవత్సరాల D.Ed. / D.El.Ed. Certificate లేదా equivalent qualification.
• లేదా RCI గుర్తింపు పొందిన Special Education D.Ed. / D.El.Ed.
• లేదా 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).

B.Ed. అభ్యర్థులకు ముఖ్యమైన నిబంధన: NCTE గుర్తింపు పొందిన సంస్థ నుంచి B.Ed. అర్హత పొందిన SGT, నియామకం జరిగిన తేదీ నుంచి రెండు సంవత్సరాలలోపు NCTE గుర్తించిన 6 నెలల Bridge Course in Elementary Education తప్పనిసరిగా పూర్తి చేయాలి.

Class-II – Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education)

Intermediate / Senior Secondary లేదా equivalent qualificationతో పాటు క్రింది అర్హతలలో ఏదో ఒకటి:

1. ఏదైనా Disability Categoryలో Two-year D.Ed. Special Education.
2. ఏదైనా Disability Categoryలో One-year Diploma in Special Education (DSE).
3. Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) మరియు 6 నెలల CwSN Certificate Course.
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) మరియు 6 నెలల CwSN Certificate Course.
5. Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) మరియు 6 నెలల CwSN Certificate Course.
6. Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf.
7. Primary Level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment.
8. Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation – Mental Retardation (DVRMR) / DVTE-MR మరియు 6 నెలల CwSN Certificate Course.
9. Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) మరియు 6 నెలల CwSN Certificate Course.
10. RCI గుర్తింపు పొందిన కనీసం ఒక సంవత్సరం వ్యవధి గల qualification మరియు 6 నెలల CwSN Certificate Course.
11. RCI ఆమోదించిన ఇతర సమాన అర్హత.

అదనంగా: TETలో ఉత్తీర్ణత మరియు Valid RCI CRR Number తప్పనిసరి.

Class-II – Language Pandit Grade-II

No Further Recruitment.

ఈ కేటగిరీలో ఇకపై కొత్త నియామకాలు ఉండవని G.O.లో పేర్కొన్నారు.

Class-II – Art Teacher

• 10వ తరగతి లేదా equivalent examination ఉత్తీర్ణత.
• Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture నుంచి Diploma / Certificate in Drawing Commercial Art లేదా Higher Grade Drawing Certificate.
• Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh జారీ చేసిన Technical Teacher Training Certificate.

Class-II – Drawing Teacher

• 10వ తరగతి లేదా equivalent examination ఉత్తీర్ణత.
• Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture నుంచి Painting / Drawing / Sculpture / Commercial Art లో Diploma లేదా Certificate.
• Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh జారీ చేసిన Technical Teacher Training Certificate.

Class-II – Music Teacher

• 10వ తరగతి లేదా equivalent examination ఉత్తీర్ణత.
• Government College of Music లేదా గుర్తింపు పొందిన / ప్రసిద్ధ సంస్థ నుంచి Diploma in Carnatic Vocal Music.
• Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh జారీ చేసిన Technical Teacher Training Certificate.

Class-II – Craft Teacher, Vocational Instructor, Weaving Teacher and Sewing Teacher

Craft Teacher: ఈ పోస్టుకు సంబంధించిన ప్రత్యేక విద్యార్హతను PDFలో స్పష్టంగా పేర్కొనలేదు.

Vocational Training Instructor / Vocational Instructor / Weaving Teacher / Sewing Teacher:

• 10వ తరగతి లేదా equivalent examination ఉత్తీర్ణత.
• సంబంధిత Tradeలో State Industrial Training Institute (ITI) జారీ చేసిన Certificate లేదా equivalent qualification.
• Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh జారీ చేసిన Technical Teacher Training Certificate.

TET / CTET ముఖ్యమైన నిబంధన: Rule 5 ప్రకారం Class-I Categories 1–13 (Category 11 మినహా) మరియు Class-II Categories 1, 2లకు సంబంధిత TET / CTET అర్హత అవసరమని పేర్కొన్నారు. సంబంధిత పోస్టు ప్రత్యేక అర్హతలను కూడా తప్పనిసరిగా పరిశీలించాలి.

10. Higher Qualifications

అధిక విద్యార్హతలు కలిగిన అభ్యర్థులు కూడా నియామకానికి అర్హులు. అయితే సంబంధిత పోస్టుకు అవసరమైన subjects ను Bachelor's Degree స్థాయిలో చదివి ఉండాలి. Medium of Instruction, First Language మరియు ఇతర నిర్దేశిత నిబంధనలు కూడా పూర్తి చేయాలి.

11. Medium of Instruction – Language Eligibility

SA (Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Studies, Physical Education) మరియు సంబంధిత Mediumలో SGT పోస్టులకు, అభ్యర్థి క్రింది అర్హతలలో ఏదో ఒకటి కలిగి ఉంటే అర్హత ఉంటుంది:

• SSC లేదా equivalent examination ను సంబంధిత Medium of Instructionలో ఉత్తీర్ణత.
• లేదా Intermediateలో సంబంధిత Medium of Instructionలో ఉత్తీర్ణత.
• లేదా Degree పరీక్షను సంబంధిత Medium of Instructionలో ఉత్తీర్ణత.
• లేదా SSCలో సంబంధిత Language ను First Languageగా చదివి ఉండాలి.
• లేదా Intermediateలో Part-I / Second Languageగా చదివి ఉండాలి.
• లేదా Degreeలో Language / Subjectగా చదివి ఉండాలి.

12. NCTE Norms

National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) నిబంధనలు మరియు అర్హతలు / నియామకాలకు సంబంధించి ప్రభుత్వం ఎప్పటికప్పుడు జారీ చేసే ఉత్తర్వులు వర్తిస్తాయి.

13. Age Limit – వయోపరిమితి

• Direct Recruitment ద్వారా నియామకానికి కనీస వయస్సు 18 సంవత్సరాలు దాటివుండాలి.
• గరిష్ఠ వయోపరిమితి AP State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 ప్రకారం ఉంటుంది.
• Notification విడుదలైన సంవత్సరంలో July 1వ తేదీ నాటికి వయస్సును పరిగణనలోకి తీసుకుంటారు.
• BC, SC, ST, EWS మరియు ఇతర వర్గాలకు ప్రభుత్వం జారీ చేసే వయోపరిమితి సడలింపులు వర్తిస్తాయి.

14. Minimum Service for Promotion

Promotionకు కనీస సర్వీస్: 2 సంవత్సరాలు.

క్రింది Category నుంచి పై Categoryకి Promotion లేదా Transfer ద్వారా నియామకం పొందడానికి, దిగువ Categoryలో కనీసం రెండు సంవత్సరాల సర్వీస్ పూర్తి చేసి ఉండాలి.

15. Probation Period – ప్రొబేషన్

Appointment Method	Probation Period
Direct Recruitment	మూడు సంవత్సరాల నిరంతర వ్యవధిలో మొత్తం 2 సంవత్సరాల Dutyపై Probation.
Promotion	రెండు సంవత్సరాల నిరంతర వ్యవధిలో మొత్తం 1 సంవత్సరం Dutyపై Probation.

16. Unit of Appointment and Transfer

Class	Categories	Unit of Appointment
Class-I	1 to 13	Revenue District Concerned
Class-II	1 to 10	Revenue District Concerned

Recruitment, Appointment, Seniority, Discharge for want of vacancy, Promotion, Transfer మరియు Reappointment ప్రయోజనాల కోసం సంబంధిత Revenue District ను Unit of Appointment గా నిర్ణయించారు.

17. Seniority – సీనియారిటీ నిబంధనలు

Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 లోని Rule 35(ii) ప్రకారం ఒక Unit of Appointment నుంచి మరొక Unit of Appointment కు స్వంత అభ్యర్థనపై బదిలీ అయిన ఉద్యోగి సీనియారిటీ, కొత్త యూనిట్‌లో విధుల్లో చేరిన తేదీ ఆధారంగా నిర్ణయించబడుతుంది.

Municipal Schools లో విలీనం సమయంలో Aided Schools లో పనిచేసిన ఉపాధ్యాయుల సీనియారిటీ కూడా Municipal Schools లో చేరిన తేదీ ఆధారంగా నిర్ణయించబడుతుంది.

18. ముఖ్యమైన తేదీలు – Quick Reference

వివరాలు	తేదీ / నిబంధన
G.O. Number	G.O.Ms.No.37
G.O. Date	03-11-2026
Effective Date	04-10-2026
Local Reservation	95%
Minimum Promotion Service	2 Years
Direct Recruitment Probation	2 Years on Duty within 3 Years
Promotion Probation	1 Year on Duty within 2 Years
Unit of Appointment	Revenue District Concerned
Appointing Authority	District Educational Officer

19. ఈ G.O. ద్వారా వచ్చిన ముఖ్యమైన మార్పులు

1. మున్సిపల్ పాఠశాల ఉపాధ్యాయుల కోసం 2026 నూతన Subordinate Service Rules జారీ.
2. Class-I మరియు Class-II కింద పోస్టుల వర్గీకరణ.
3. School Assistant పోస్టులకు Direct Recruitment మరియు Promotion శాతాల నిర్దేశం.
4. Class-II Language Pandit Grade-II పోస్టులకు No Further Recruitment నిబంధన.
5. Direct Recruitmentలో 95% Local Candidate Reservation.
6. Revenue District ను Unit of Appointmentగా నిర్ణయించడం.
7. Promotionకు కనీసం 2 సంవత్సరాల సర్వీస్ నిబంధన.
8. Probation, Qualifications, TET / CTET మరియు ఇతర నియామక నిబంధనల నిర్దేశం.

20. Original Government Order PDF

Document: G.O.Ms.No.37 – AP School Educational Subordinate Service Rules, 2026.

Department: School Education (Services.II) Department.

Total Pages: 19 Pages.

అధికారిక ఉత్తర్వుల పూర్తి వివరాలు, ప్రతి పోస్టుకు సంబంధించిన అర్హతలు మరియు నిబంధనలను Original PDFలో పరిశీలించండి.

⬇ DOWNLOAD GO.MS.NO.37 ORIGINAL PDF

ముఖ్య గమనిక: ఈ పోస్టులోని సమాచారం అందించిన G.O.Ms.No.37 PDF ఆధారంగా రూపొందించబడింది. కొన్ని విద్యార్హతలు సంక్షిప్తంగా వివరించబడ్డాయి. నియామకాలు, అర్హతలు, సీనియారిటీ మరియు ఇతర సర్వీస్ విషయాల్లో తుది నిర్ణయం కోసం Original Government Order మరియు తదుపరి సవరణలను పరిశీలించాలి.

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