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The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued important new service rules for teachers working in Municipal Schools across the state. Through G.O.Ms.No.37, School Education (Services.II) Department, dated 03 November 2026, the government has notified the Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service Rules, 2026 for teachers working in Municipal Schools in Municipalities.
These rules explain the service structure, categories of posts, appointment methods, educational qualifications, local reservation, age limit, promotion requirements, probation and unit of appointment for municipal school teachers.
- G.O. Number: G.O.Ms.No.37
- Department: School Education (Services.II) Department
- Government: Andhra Pradesh
- G.O. Date: 03-11-2026
- Subject: AP School Educational Subordinate Service Rules for Municipal School Teachers, 2026
- Effective Date: 04-10-2026
1. What is G.O.Ms.No.37?
G.O.Ms.No.37 introduces the Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service (for the posts of teachers working in Municipal Schools in the Municipalities) Rules, 2026.
The rules apply to teachers working in Municipal Schools under the administrative control of the School Education Department. The government has issued these rules by exercising its powers under Article 309 of the Constitution of India and the relevant provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Education Act, 1982.
The notification supersedes G.O.Ms.No.320, MA&UD Department, dated 07-12-2016, and its amendments, in respect of the matters covered by the new rules.
2. Municipal Teachers Service Structure – Class I and Class II
The new service rules organize municipal school teaching posts into two classes. The notification identifies 13 categories in Class I and 10 categories in Class II.
Class I – School Assistant and MPSHM/SA Posts
| 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 (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 – SGT and Other Teacher Posts
| 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 |
3. Method of Appointment – Direct Recruitment and Promotions
The GO specifies different appointment methods for different categories of Class I and Class II posts.
Class I – Categories 1 to 5
For School Assistant posts in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological Science, Social Studies and English, the appointment methods include:
- 30% of substantive vacancies through direct recruitment.
- 70% of vacancies through promotion from Categories 1 to 10 of Class II.
- Transfer from Category 13 of Class I, where MPSHM/SA teachers are found surplus, as provided in the rules.
Class I – Categories 6 to 12
For School Assistant posts in Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Sanskrit, Physical Education and Special Education, the appointment methods include:
- 70% of substantive vacancies through direct recruitment.
- 30% of vacancies through promotion from Categories 1 to 10 of Class II.
- Transfer from Category 13 of Class I, where MPSHM/SA teachers are found surplus, subject to the rules.
Class I – Category 13: MPSHM/SA
The MPSHM/SA posts may be filled through transfer from Categories 1 to 10 of Class I, where posts in those categories are found surplus, and through promotion from Categories 1 to 10 of Class II, as specified in the rules.
Class II Appointment Method
| Post | Method of Appointment |
|---|---|
| Secondary Grade Teacher | Direct Recruitment |
| Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) | Direct Recruitment |
| Language Pandit Grade-II | No Further Recruitment |
| Art Teacher | Direct Recruitment |
| Drawing Teacher | Direct Recruitment |
| Music Teacher | Direct Recruitment |
| Craft Teacher | Direct Recruitment |
| Vocational Training Instructor | Direct Recruitment |
| Weaving Teacher | Direct Recruitment |
| Sewing Teacher | Direct Recruitment |
4. 95% Local Reservation for Municipal Teacher Direct Recruitment
The GO also refers to the organization of posts into local cadres and the applicable units for appointment, direct recruitment, seniority, promotion and other service matters.
5. Transfer Rules for Municipal School Teachers
The notification explains the conditions relating to transfers between different categories.
- Transfer within the same class among different categories is generally not permissible.
- During teaching staff reapportionment or rationalization, if surplus posts are identified, the Government may call for willingness from eligible teachers for transfer to needy subjects.
- Such transfers are subject to the prescribed educational qualifications.
- If surplus teachers do not give willingness, the junior-most teacher among the surplus teachers who applied for transfer and possesses the required qualifications may be deputed to the needy subject for a specified period.
The GO also provides for the adjustment of surplus MPSHM/SA teachers against subject requirements, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
6. Educational Qualifications and TET Requirements
The qualifications prescribed under G.O.Ms.No.37 vary according to the category and subject of the post. Candidates must possess the relevant academic and professional qualifications specified in the rules.
The GO states that the prescribed Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) or Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) qualification is required for the specified categories, including Categories 1 to 13 of Class I except Category 11, and Categories 1 and 2 of Class II.
Important Qualification Details
- School Assistant Mathematics: Relevant Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics or specified equivalent qualifications, along with the prescribed B.Ed. qualification and Mathematics methodology, subject to the alternatives in the GO.
- School Assistant Physical Sciences: Relevant degree-level subjects such as Physics and Chemistry, along with the prescribed teacher education qualification and methodology.
- School Assistant Biological Science: Relevant degree-level subjects such as Botany and Zoology or specified allied subjects, along with the prescribed teacher education qualification.
- School Assistant Social Studies: Relevant subjects such as History, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Sociology and other subjects listed in the rules, along with the prescribed B.Ed. qualification and methodology.
- School Assistant English: Bachelor's Degree with English as a main or optional subject, or the specified postgraduate qualification, along with the required teacher education qualification.
- School Assistant Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic and Sanskrit: Relevant language degrees or equivalent qualifications, along with the prescribed methodology or language teacher training qualifications.
- School Assistant Physical Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education or equivalent, or M.P.Ed.
- School Assistant Special Education: The specified graduation/postgraduation and special education qualifications, along with TET and a valid RCI CRR Number.
- Secondary Grade Teacher: Intermediate or equivalent qualification with the prescribed D.Ed./D.El.Ed. or other qualifications mentioned in the rules.
- Secondary Grade Teacher Special Education: Intermediate/Senior Secondary or equivalent with the specified special education qualifications, along with TET and a valid RCI CRR Number.
7. Special Rule for SGT Teachers with B.Ed. Qualification
The GO contains an important provision for persons working as Secondary Grade Teachers (SGTs) who possess a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) qualification obtained from an institution recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
8. Age Limit for Direct Recruitment
As per the new rules, a person is not eligible for appointment by direct recruitment unless he or she is more than 18 years of age and does not exceed the upper age limit prescribed under the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996, as applicable.
- Minimum age: More than 18 years.
- Upper age limit: As prescribed under the applicable AP State and Subordinate Service Rules.
- Age calculation date: 1st July of the year in which the recruitment notification is issued.
- Age relaxations: Applicable concessions for BC, SC, ST, EWS and other categories as extended by the Government from time to time.
9. Minimum Service Required for Promotion
Therefore, the minimum service requirement mentioned in the GO is two years in the lower category, subject to the other prescribed eligibility conditions.
10. Probation Period
The probation requirements differ depending on the method of appointment.
| Method of Appointment | Probation Requirement |
|---|---|
| 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. |
11. Unit of Appointment – Revenue District
The GO specifies the concerned Revenue District as the unit of appointment for the listed categories.
| Class | Categories | Unit of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Class I | 1 to 13 | Concerned Revenue District |
| Class II | 1 to 10 | Concerned Revenue District |
The unit applies for recruitment, appointment, seniority, discharge for want of vacancy, promotion, transfer and reappointment, as specified in the rules.
12. Rules for Appointments in Girls' Schools
The notification includes provisions for institutions specially provided for women and girls' schools.
- Women alone shall be appointed to posts in institutions specially provided for women and in girls' schools.
- Where a vacancy arises, a woman employee of the same category working in another institution within the unit may be transferred, where possible.
- If such transfer is not possible, women may be appointed through any method permitted under the rules.
- The seniority and promotion rights of such appointments shall be governed by the conditions specified in the notification.
13. Seniority of Teachers Absorbed from Aided Schools
The GO clarifies the seniority position of teaching staff who were working in Aided Schools at the time of their absorption into Municipal Schools in Municipalities.
Their seniority shall be fixed with reference to the date of joining duty in the latter unit of appointment, namely the Municipal Schools in Municipalities, in accordance with Rule 35(ii) of the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996.
14. Important Highlights of G.O.Ms.No.37
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| G.O. Number | G.O.Ms.No.37 |
| G.O. Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Effective Date | 04 October 2026 |
| Applicable Schools | Municipal Schools in Municipalities |
| Service Classes | Class I and Class II |
| Class I Categories | 13 |
| Class II Categories | 10 |
| Local Reservation | 95% for local candidates in 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 | Concerned Revenue District |
15. Download G.O.Ms.No.37 Official PDF
Teachers and other interested readers are advised to refer to the complete Government Order for the exact service rules, appointment methods, qualification tables and other conditions.
Document Subject: Andhra Pradesh School Educational Subordinate Service Rules, 2026 for teachers working in Municipal Schools in Municipalities.
Reference: Official Government Order uploaded with this post.
Conclusion
G.O.Ms.No.37 is an important notification for teachers working in Municipal Schools in Andhra Pradesh. It provides a specific service framework covering categories of posts, appointment methods, qualifications, local reservation, promotions, probation, transfers and seniority.
Municipal school teachers and candidates preparing for future teacher recruitment should carefully read the complete notification and understand the provisions applicable to their respective categories.
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