SGF 2026-27 School Games Federation Secretaries Appointment Guidelines. Rc.No:3305247-SECY-SGF-CSE,Dt:05-07-2026. School Education -SGF AP-Appointment of District School Games Secretaries for the period 2026-27 -Selection Based on Merit - Instructions-Issued-Reg.
School Education -SGF AP-Appointment of District School Games Secretaries for the period 2026-27 -Selection Based on Merit - Instructions-Issued-Reg.
Ref:-
ORDER:
All the District Educational Officers and District Intermediate Education Officers in the state are informed that,the Director of School Education,Andhra Pradesh has issued orders to appoint new District School Games Secretaries through a merit-based selection process strictly following the guidelines and parameters specified in the Annexure attached to the proceedings.
In this regard,it is desired to revise certain norms and guidelines for appointing new District School Games Secretaries based on a holistic and merit- based guidelines.
The selection will prioritize the following criteria:
This initiative is aimed at strengthening the school sports ecosystem across the state through the transparent, performance-driven appointments.
Terms and conditions while appointing District SchoolGames Secretaries for Under-14, Under-17 ,and Under-19 categories:
1.Applications are invited from all interested and eligible Male/Female Physical Education Teachers for the post of District School Games Secretary(DSGS) (Admin/organiser).
2.School Assistants(Physical Education),PETs,and Junior Lecturers in Physical Education,who have previously worked as District School Games Secretaries,are NOT eligible to apply for the DSGS post as per norms.
3.Computer knowledge should be required,an interview will be conducted at the office of the Director of School Education,Amaravati.
4.The tenure of the post of District School Games Secretaries U 14,17,19 is one year 2026-2027.
5.The District School Games Secretary post is purely selection post.The are no 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 schools for the posts of Under-14 and Under-17 School Games Secretaries.For the Under-19 category (Erstwhile districts)Junior Lecturers in Physical Education working in Government Junior Colleges/APSWR/APREIS Junior Colleges should be nominated.U-19 Secretary who worked in the year 2025-2026 as SGF Secretary shall be replaced.
7.In the event that a Junior Lecturer in Physical Education is not available to serve as the Under-19 Games Secretary in any Junior College,the concerned District Intermediate Educational Officers are requested to immediately inform this office.This will facilitate the allocation of additional responsibilities to the Under-14,Under-17 Games Organizing Secretary erstwhile,ensuring the smooth and effective conduct of games and sports activities.
8.Any individual against whom disciplinary action has been initiated by the competent authority and is in pending,shall not be eligible for appointment as District School Games Secretary.
9.Any negligence in discharge of duties or involvement in irregularities by the District School Games Secretary shall render them liable for termination from the post at any time without prior notice.
·The District School Games Secretary-Organiser(Male)is held responsible for fair selection and constitution of selection committee members in all level competition with qualified Technical officials and send teams to the inter District and to National teams for boys (U-14,17)players and eligibility forms also counter signed by the Organising Secretary.
·During participation in SGF tournaments at all levels, special care shall be taken for girl students, and they shall be accompanied by responsible female Physical Education Teachers. No private or unauthorised persons shall accompany either the girls' or boys' teams.
II.Additional Professional Qualifications &Awards(Max:5 Points) (Enclose the Attested Certificate) 33/12/2026
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VI. Commitment to school duty(Max:05 Points)
Physical Education Teachers Attendance for the year 2024-25&2025-2026 (Certified by the Headmaster,only Physical Attendance)
·Only actual working days attended will be considered (based on School Attendance records)
·Casual leave,Medical Leave,and Special Duty days will be excluded from the count.
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.
SGF 2026-27 School Games Federation Secretaries Appointment Guidelines
ORDER:
All the District Educational Officers and District Intermediate Education Officers in the state are informed that,the Director of School Education,Andhra Pradesh has issued orders to appoint new District School Games Secretaries through a merit-based selection process strictly following the guidelines and parameters specified in the Annexure attached to the proceedings.
In this regard,it is desired to revise certain norms and guidelines for appointing new District School Games Secretaries based on a holistic and merit- based guidelines.
The selection will prioritize the following criteria:
- ·Educational qualifications
- ·Personal sports achievements
- ·Organisational and leadership skills
- ·Student performance in school-level sports
- ·Discharge of regular school duties
- ·Active involvement in school sports activities
This initiative is aimed at strengthening the school sports ecosystem across the state through the transparent, performance-driven appointments.
Eliqibility for SGF Secretary:
● School Assistant(Physical Education)/ Physical Education Teachers (Govt/ZPP/Municipal)are eligible to apply.Terms and conditions while appointing District SchoolGames Secretaries for Under-14, Under-17 ,and Under-19 categories:
1.Applications are invited from all interested and eligible Male/Female Physical Education Teachers for the post of District School Games Secretary(DSGS) (Admin/organiser).
2.School Assistants(Physical Education),PETs,and Junior Lecturers in Physical Education,who have previously worked as District School Games Secretaries,are NOT eligible to apply for the DSGS post as per norms.
3.Computer knowledge should be required,an interview will be conducted at the office of the Director of School Education,Amaravati.
4.The tenure of the post of District School Games Secretaries U 14,17,19 is one year 2026-2027.
5.The District School Games Secretary post is purely selection post.The are no 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 schools for the posts of Under-14 and Under-17 School Games Secretaries.For the Under-19 category (Erstwhile districts)Junior Lecturers in Physical Education working in Government Junior Colleges/APSWR/APREIS Junior Colleges should be nominated.U-19 Secretary who worked in the year 2025-2026 as SGF Secretary shall be replaced.
7.In the event that a Junior Lecturer in Physical Education is not available to serve as the Under-19 Games Secretary in any Junior College,the concerned District Intermediate Educational Officers are requested to immediately inform this office.This will facilitate the allocation of additional responsibilities to the Under-14,Under-17 Games Organizing Secretary erstwhile,ensuring the smooth and effective conduct of games and sports activities.
8.Any individual against whom disciplinary action has been initiated by the competent authority and is in pending,shall not be eligible for appointment as District School Games Secretary.
9.Any negligence in discharge of duties or involvement in irregularities by the District School Games Secretary shall render them liable for termination from the 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 responsible for fair selection and constitution of selection committee members in all level competition with qualified Technical officials and send teams to the inter District and to National teams for girls’(U-14,17)players and eligibility forms also counter signed by the Admin Secretary.·The District School Games Secretary-Organiser(Male)is held responsible for fair selection and constitution of selection committee members in all level competition with qualified Technical officials and send teams to the inter District and to National teams for boys (U-14,17)players and eligibility forms also counter signed by the Organising Secretary.
·During participation in SGF tournaments at all levels, special care shall be taken for girl students, and they shall be accompanied by responsible female Physical Education Teachers. No private or unauthorised persons shall accompany either the girls' or boys' teams.
The team managers and coaches shall exercise utmost responsibility from the commencement of the journey until the completion of the tournament.
They shall also ensure the safe return of all participants, and shall remain responsible for the girls' and boys' teams until they reach their respective homes safely.The admin secretary is held responsible for girls players and the organising secretary is responsible for boys players.
·In case of U-19, only erst while District School Games Secretary, shall be nominated.
·Prepare and implement the District Physical Education and Sports Calendar in alignment with the State Calendar issued by the SGF-AP.
·Coordinate with Mandal and Divisional Sports Co-ordinators and officials for smooth conduct of school games and selection trials.
·Organize tournaments and selection events at Mandal, Divisional,District levels for Under-11, 14, 17, and District level for Under 19 Boys and Girls.
·Ensure adequate arrangements for venues, logistics, equipment, and technical officials to facilitate the smooth conduct of tournaments from Mandal level to National level.
·Supervise the selection of district teams for participation in state-level and national-level school games.
·Monitor and ensure player registration through LEAP App and SGFl portal as per official timelines.
·Nominate or accompany escorts/coaches/officials for state and national-level tournaments.
·Maintain proper documentation and reporting, including Player participation lists and result reports,Certificate registers(Participation and Merit),Bills and cash book,Acquittance register,Monthly Work Done Reports (to be submitted before the 5th of every month)
·Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Physical Education Calendar of Activities in all schools.
·Promote and support regular sports practice, inter-school competitions, and talent identification.
·Assist schools in play field development and maintenance, including markings and equipment upkeep.
·Conduct awareness programs, orientation sessions, and fitness campaigns for SA PE, PETs, students, and school staff.
·Ensure proper behaviour and discipline during tournaments, and compliance with SGFI norms and department guidelines.
·Act as a liaison with the District Educational Officer(DEO) District Intermediate Educational Officer(DIEO),and State SGF office for coordination 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 Physical Education or MDM supervision in the district.
·The District School Games Secretary must submit a monthly work report on or before the 5th of every month along with the report, an attendance certificate should be obtained from the District Educational Officer for Under- 14 and Under-17 categories, and from the District Intermediate Educational Officer for the Under-19 category.
·The above-mentioned documents must be submitted without fail to the Secretary,SGF AP,O/o Commissioner of School Education.
·In the absence of any scheduled School Games activities, the respective District 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 Intermediate Educational Officers(Erstwhile)in the state are instructed to obtain the applications from interested School Assistants(Physical Education)/Physical Education Teachers (One Male (Organiser)&One Female(Admin)(U-14,17),Lecturer in Physical Education (only one)(U-19)for the appointment of District School Games Secretaries and list submitted to this office on or before 08.07.2026.
The District Educational Officers/District Intermediate Educational Officers, are further informed that, the list will be verified and interviews will be conducted by the Director of School Education,Vidhya Bhavan, Atmakur, Mangalagiri, Guntur District.
·In case of U-19, only erst while District School Games Secretary, shall be nominated.
·Prepare and implement the District Physical Education and Sports Calendar in alignment with the State Calendar issued by the SGF-AP.
·Coordinate with Mandal and Divisional Sports Co-ordinators and officials for smooth conduct of school games and selection trials.
·Organize tournaments and selection events at Mandal, Divisional,District levels for Under-11, 14, 17, and District level for Under 19 Boys and Girls.
·Ensure adequate arrangements for venues, logistics, equipment, and technical officials to facilitate the smooth conduct of tournaments from Mandal level to National level.
·Supervise the selection of district teams for participation in state-level and national-level school games.
·Monitor and ensure player registration through LEAP App and SGFl portal as per official timelines.
·Nominate or accompany escorts/coaches/officials for state and national-level tournaments.
·Maintain proper documentation and reporting, including Player participation lists and result reports,Certificate registers(Participation and Merit),Bills and cash book,Acquittance register,Monthly Work Done Reports (to be submitted before the 5th of every month)
·Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Physical Education Calendar of Activities in all schools.
·Promote and support regular sports practice, inter-school competitions, and talent identification.
·Assist schools in play field development and maintenance, including markings and equipment upkeep.
·Conduct awareness programs, orientation sessions, and fitness campaigns for SA PE, PETs, students, and school staff.
·Ensure proper behaviour and discipline during tournaments, and compliance with SGFI norms and department guidelines.
·Act as a liaison with the District Educational Officer(DEO) District Intermediate Educational Officer(DIEO),and State SGF office for coordination 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 Physical Education or MDM supervision in the district.
·The District School Games Secretary must submit a monthly work report on or before the 5th of every month along with the report, an attendance certificate should be obtained from the District Educational Officer for Under- 14 and Under-17 categories, and from the District Intermediate Educational Officer for the Under-19 category.
·The above-mentioned documents must be submitted without fail to the Secretary,SGF AP,O/o Commissioner of School Education.
·In the absence of any scheduled School Games activities, the respective District 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 Intermediate Educational Officers(Erstwhile)in the state are instructed to obtain the applications from interested School Assistants(Physical Education)/Physical Education Teachers (One Male (Organiser)&One Female(Admin)(U-14,17),Lecturer in Physical Education (only one)(U-19)for the appointment of District School Games Secretaries and list submitted to this office on or before 08.07.2026.
The District Educational Officers/District Intermediate Educational Officers, are further informed that, the list will be verified and interviews will be conducted by the Director of School Education,Vidhya Bhavan, Atmakur, Mangalagiri, Guntur District.
Further, the final selected candidates list will be communicated to the concerned District Educational Officer/District Intermediate Educational Officer.
Annexure School Games Federation Secretaries Appointment Guidelines
Guidelines and parameters specified appointment of District School Games Secretaries.- Any SA (Physical Education)/PET Eligible for applying DSGS
- A Scoring System (Parameters points 85+Interview 15=Total of 100 points) is to be implemented for selection of District School Games Secretaries.·Only the highest eligible mark in each parameter shall be considered.
Scoring System(Total 100 Points)
| S.No I | Parameter | Max. Marks | Remarks |
| Professional Qualifications | 05 | See table below | |
| I | Additional Professional Qualifications | 05 | See table below |
| Personal Sports Achievements | 20 | See table below | |
| Ⅲ | Organizational Skills | 05 | Based on events conducted (2022-23 to 2025-26) |
| IV | Student Achievements | 30 | See table below (2022-23 to 2025-26) |
| V | Commitment to School duty | 05 | Teachers Attendance 2024-25& 2025-26 |
| VII | Interview/Group Discussion/ Personal Interview | 30 | Conducted at the office of the DSE(AP) |
I.Professional &Additional Professional Qualifications &Awards (Max:5 Points)
(Enclose the Attested Certificate)
(Enclose the Attested Certificate)
| S.No. | Qualification | Points |
| Ph.D | 05 | |
| 2 | M.Phil. | 04 |
| 3 | M.PEd | 03 |
| Qualification | Points |
| 1 | Regular NIS/International Referee/National Best Teacher Award | 05 |
| 2 | Six-week NIS/National Referee/State Best Teacher Award | 04 |
| 3 | SGF AP Team Coach/Manager/District Best Teacher Award | 03 |
Ⅲ.Personal Achievements in Sports(Max:20 Points) (Enclose the Attested Certificate)
| Level International |
Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
| 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | |
| National | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| All India University | 12 | 11 | 10 | 09 |
| State | 08 | 07 | 06 | 05 |
| Inter University | 04 | 03 | 02 | 01 |
IV.Organizational Skills (Max:5 Points)
Points awarded based on the highest level of tournaments conducted between 2022 to 2025 (Enclose necessary proofs as organizer)| LEVEL NATIONAL |
POINTS |
| 05 | |
| STATE | 04 |
| DISTRICT | 03 |
| CONSTITUENCY | 02 |
| MANDAL | 01 |
V.Student Achievements(Max:30 Points)
(Attested Copies of the certificates may be enclosed)(2022-2025)| S.No 1 | Achievement | Allotment of points to each player |
| National Level Gold Medal(Max:3 Players) | 10 | |
| 2 | National Level Silver Medal (Max:5 Players) | 06 |
| 3 | National Level Bronze Medal (Max:6 Players) | 05 |
| 4 | National Level Participation(Max:10 Players) | 03 |
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| 5 | State Inter-District Gold Medal (Max:15 Players,5 per game) | 02 |
| 6 | State Inter-District Silver Medal (Max:30 Players,5 per game) | 01 |
| 7 | State Inter-District Bronze Medal(Max:60 Players,5 per game) | 0.5 |
| 8 | State Inter-District Participation(Max:120 Players,min 10 per games,max 12 players per game) | 0.25 |
Physical Education Teachers Attendance for the year 2024-25&2025-2026 (Certified by the Headmaster,only Physical Attendance)
| Sl.no | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Two years average | Points |
| 1 | ≥200 Days | ≥200 Days | ≥200 Days | 05 |
| 2 | ≥195 Days | ≥195 Days | ≥195 Days | 03 |
| 3 | ≥190 Days | ≥190 Days | ≥190 Days |
·Casual leave,Medical Leave,and Special Duty days will be excluded from the count.
