AP Municipal Corporation Teachers Service Rules 2026
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ మున్సిపల్ కార్పొరేషన్ పాఠశాల ఉపాధ్యాయుల సర్వీస్ రూల్స్ 2026
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
- G.O.Ms.No.322, 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.8, School Education (D1) Department, dated 09-02-2024.
- G.O.Ms.No.45, General Administration Department, dated 20-04-2026.
- G.O.Ms.No.203, General Administration Department, dated 04-10-2026.
- G.O.Ms.No.269, MA&UD Department, dated 31-10-2026.
- Director of School Education proposals dated 10-10-2026.
- 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. |
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.
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.
- 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
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
- 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.
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
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
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
📥 Download Original Government Order PDF
Document: G.O.Ms.No.38 – Municipal Corporation Teachers Service Rules 2026
PDF: 19 Pages
Date: 03 November 2026
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📢 Important Note to Teachers
All Municipal Corporation School Teachers, School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers and other concerned teaching staff are advised to read the complete Government Order and verify the prescribed qualifications, appointment methods, transfer conditions, promotion rules and seniority provisions.
The information published above is prepared from the uploaded G.O.Ms.No.38 PDF. For official interpretation, the original Government Order and subsequent Government amendments shall prevail.
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