District School Games Secretaries 2026-27 Selection Proceedure
PROCEEDINGS OF THE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL EDUCATIONANDHRA PRADESH, AMARAVATI.Present: Smt Thameem Ansariya A, I.A.S.Rc.No :3305247-SECY-SGF-CSE, Dt:05-07-2026
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School Education – SGF AP – Appointment of District School Games Secretaries for the period 2026-27 – Selection Based on Merit –Instructions – Issued-Reg.
Ref:- 1.Proceedings.Rc.No.ESE02-33/12/2019-SECY-SGF-CSE,Dated:10.09.2025.
2. Memo.No.ESE02-33/19/2022-SECY-SGF-CSE, Fated:21.04.2026.
ORDER:
All the District Educational Officers and District Intermediate EducationOfficers in the state are informed that, the Director of School Education, AndhraPradesh has issued orders to appoint new District School Games Secretariesthrough a merit-based selection process strictly following the guidelines andparameters specified in the Annexure attached to the proceedings.
In this regard, it is desired to revise certain norms and guidelines forappointing new District School Games Secretaries based on a holistic and meritbased guidelines.
The selection will prioritize the following criteria:
- Educational qualifications
- Personal sports achievements
- Organizational and leadership skills
- Student performance in school-level sports
- Discharge of regular school duties
- Active involvement in school sports activities
This comprehensive approach is designed to ensure effective coordination ofSchool Games at the Mandal, Constituency, Divisional, District, State, andNational levels, and to promote allPhysical Education-related initiatives in the districts.
This initiative is aimed at strengthening the school sports ecosystem acrossthe state through the transparent, performance-driven appointments.
Eligibility:
School Assistant (Physical Education)/ Physical Education Teachers(Govt/ZPP/Municipal) are eligible to apply.
Terms and conditions while appointing District SchoolGames Secretaries forUnder-14, Under-17, and Under-19 categories:
1. Applications are invited from all interested and eligible Male/Female PhysicalEducation Teachers for the post of District School Games Secretary (DSGS)(Admin / organiser).
2. School Assistants (Physical Education), PETs, and Junior Lecturers inPhysical Education, who have previously worked as District School GamesSecretaries, are NOT eligible to apply for the DSGS post as per norms.
3. Computer knowledge should be required, an interview will be conducted atthe office of the Director of School Education, Amaravati.
4. The tenure of the post of District School Games Secretaries U 14,17,19 isone year 2026-2027.
5. The District School Games Secretary post is purely selection post. The areno statutory rules for this post.
6. Preference should be given to Physical Education Teachers (SA (PE)/PET)working in Government, Zilla Parishad, and Municipal management schoolsfor the posts of Under-14 and Under-17 School Games Secretaries. For theUnder-19 category (Erstwhile districts) Junior Lecturers in Physical Educationworking in Government Junior Colleges/APSWR/APREIS Junior Collegesshould be nominated. U – 19 Secretary who worked in the year 2025-2026 asSGF Secretary shall be replaced.
7. In the event that a Junior Lecturer in Physical Education is not available toserve as the Under-19 Games Secretary in any Junior College, theconcerned District Intermediate Educational Officers are requested toimmediately inform this office. This will facilitate the allocation of additionalresponsibilities to the Under-14, Under-17 Games Organizing Secretaryerstwhile, ensuring the smooth and effective conduct of games and sportsactivities.
8. Any individual against whom disciplinary action has been initiated by thecompetent authority and is in pending, shall not be eligible for appointment asDistrict School Games Secretary.
9. Any negligence in discharge of duties or involvement in irregularities by theDistrict School Games Secretary shall render them liable for termination fromthe post at any time without prior notice.
Roles and Responsibilities of District School Games Secretaries (DSGS)
- The District School Games Secretary – Admin (Female) is held responsiblefor fair selection and constitution of selection committee members in all levelcompetition with qualified Technical officials and send teams to the interDistrict and to National teams for girls’ (U-14,17) players and eligibility formsalso counter signed by the Admin Secretary.
- The District School Games Secretary – Organiser (Male) is held responsiblefor fair selection and constitution of selection committee members in all levelcompetition with qualified Technical officials and send teams to the interDistrict and to National teams for boys (U-14,17) players and eligibility formsalso counter signed by the Organising Secretary.
- During participation in SGF tournaments at all levels, special care shall betaken for girl students, and they shall be accompanied by responsible femalePhysical Education Teachers. No private or unauthorized persons shallaccompany either the girls' or boys' teams. The team managers and coachesshall exercise utmost responsibility from the commencement of the journeyuntil the completion of the tournament. They shall also ensure the safe returnof all participants, and shall remain responsible for the girls' and boys' teamsuntil they reach their respective homes safely. The admin secretary is heldresponsible for girls players and the organising secretary is responsible forboys players.
- In case of U-19, only erst while District School Games Secretary, shall benominated.
- Prepare and implement the District Physical Education and Sports Calendarin alignment with the State Calendar issued by the SGF-AP.
- Coordinate with Mandal and Divisional Sports Co-ordinators and officials forsmooth conduct of school games and selection trials.
- Organize tournaments and selection events at Mandal, Divisional, Districtlevels for Under-11, 14, 17, and District level for Under 19 Boys and Girls.
- Ensure adequate arrangements for venues, logistics, equipment, andtechnical officials to facilitate the smooth conduct of tournaments fromMandal level to National level.
- Supervise the selection of district teams for participation in state-level andnational-level school games.
- Monitor and ensure player registration through LEAP App and SGFI portal asper official timelines.
- Nominate or accompany escorts/coaches/officials for state and national-leveltournaments.
- Maintain proper documentation and reporting, including Player participationlists and result reports, Certificate registers (Participation and Merit), Bills andcash book, Acquittance register, Monthly Work Done Reports (to besubmitted before the 5th of every month)
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Physical EducationCalendar of Activities in all schools.
- Promote and support regular sports practice, inter-school competitions, andtalent identification.Assist schools in play field development and maintenance, includingmarkings and equipment upkeep.
- Conduct awareness programs, orientation sessions, and fitness campaignsfor SA PE, PETs, students, and school staff.
- Ensure proper behavior and discipline during tournaments, and compliancewith SGFI norms and department guidelines.
- Act as a liaison with the District Educational Officer (DEO) DistrictIntermediate Educational Officer (DIEO), and State SGF office forcoordination and approvals.
- Monitor and provide support for the implementation of Mid-Day Meals (MDM)to School Games Players.
- Report any irregularities, negligence, or non-compliance observed in PhysicalEducation or MDM supervision in the district.
- The District School Games Secretary must submit a monthly work report onor before the 5th of every month along with the report, an attendancecertificate should be obtained from the District Educational Officer for Under14 and Under-17 categories, and from the District Intermediate EducationalOfficer for the Under-19 category.
- The above-mentioned documents must be submitted without fail to theSecretary, SGF AP, O/o Commissioner of School Education.
- In the absence of any scheduled School Games activities, the respectiveDistrict School Games Secretaries (U-14, U-17, and U-19) shall attend to their regular duties at their respective schools/colleges.
Further all the District Educational Officers(all districts) and District IntermediateEducational Officers(Erstwhile) in the state are instructed to obtain the applicationsfrom interested School Assistants (Physical Education)/ Physical EducationTeachers (One Male (Organiser) & One Female(Admin) (U-14, 17), Lecturer inPhysical Education (only one) (U-19) for the appointment of District School GamesSecretaries and list submitted to this office on or before 08.07.2026.
The District Educational Officers/ District Intermediate Educational Officers, arefurther informed that, the list will be verified and interviews will be conducted bythe Director of School Education, Vidhya Bhavan, Atmakur, Mangalagiri, GunturDistrict. Further, the final selected candidates list will be communicated to theconcerned District Educational Officer/ District Intermediate Educational Officer.Non Compliance with these instructions will be viewed seriously.
Encl:
AnnexureThameem Ansariya A I.A.S
DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL EDUCATION
ToAll the District Educational Officers in the State.
All the District Intermediate Educational Officers in the State.
Copy toAll the Regional Joint Directors of School Education in the State.
Copy submitted to the Director, Board of Intermediate Education, A.P., forinformation.
Copy submitted to all the District Collectors and Magistrates in the state for information
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