GO 33 Dated 27.10.2026 MEO II Posts, Dist Coordinator Posts, DEO Direct Posts Classification. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No.33, School Education (Services-I) Department, dated 27 October 2026, introducing amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Educational Service Rules, 1998.
These amendments specify new categories of educational posts, revise the units of appointment for District Educational Officers, Deputy Educational Officers, Senior Lecturers, Mandal Educational Officers and other School Education Department posts, and implement the approved local cadre organisation under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment Order, 2025. The notification also specifies 95% reservation for local candidates in direct recruitment to the relevant categories of posts.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No.33, School Education (Services-I) Department, dated 27 October 2026, introducing amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Educational Service Rules, 1998. The order adds new categories of posts, including Co-ordinator (PESC), District Coordinator (Open Schools) and Mandal Educational Officer-II, and revises the units of appointment for specified educational posts under the State's District, Zone and Multi-Zone cadre structure. The notification also specifies the appointing authorities and 95% reservation for local candidates in the applicable direct recruitment categories under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment Order, 2025.School Education
The Andhra Pradesh Educational Service Rules – Certain Amendments – Notification – Orders – Issued. SCHOOL EDUCATION (SERVICES-1) DEPARTMENT G.O.MS.No. 33 Dated: 27-10-2026
AP Educational Service Rules Amendment 2026 – Overview
Important Amendments at a Glance
- Category 14 – Co-ordinator (PESC) added under Class III.
- Category 15 – District Coordinator (Open Schools) added under Class III.
- Category 5 – Mandal Educational Officer-II added under Class IV.
- Rule 12, Unit of Appointment, is amended by substituting the existing table.
- Multi-Zone and Zone units are specified for the posts listed in the amended table.
- Separate appointment units apply to the service matters identified in the notification.
- 95% local-candidate reservation is specified for the applicable direct recruitment categories.
1. Background of the Government Order
The Andhra Pradesh Educational Service Rules were originally issued through G.O.Ms.No.505, Education (Services-I) Department, dated 16 November 1998, and were amended subsequently from time to time.
Following the order of the President of India vide S.O.5777(E), dated 15 December 2025, the Government republished the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025, superseding the corresponding 1975 Order. The 2025 Order came into force on 15 December 2025.
Through G.O.Ms.No.190, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated 15 September 2026, the Government organised posts under the administrative control of the Director of School Education into District, Zone and Multi-Zone local cadres. These units were specified for appointment, direct recruitment, discharge, seniority, promotion, transfer and other service matters in accordance with Paragraph 5(1) of the Presidential Order, 2025. The Government examined the proposals submitted by the Director of School Education and decided to amend the relevant service rules in accordance with the approved local cadre organisation.
- 1. G.O.Ms.No.505, Education (Services.I) Department, Dated: 16.11.1998 as amended from time to time.
- 2. G.O.Ms.No.45, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated: 20.04.2026, published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette, Part-I Extraordinary No. 197, Amaravati, dated: 20.04.2026.
- 3. G.O.Ms.No.190, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated:15.09.2026.
- 4. G.O.Ms.No.22, School Education (Ser.I) Department, Dated: 19.09.2026.
- 5. From the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri, Lr.Rc.No.ESE02-12021/40/ 2026-EST 2-CSE, Dated:17-09- 2026 and notes of the DSE in efile No. 3424624, Dt. 28.09.2026.
- 6. From the Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, AP, Vijayawada Lr. No-GAD 03- APPS0RR/120/2026, RRS, dt:21-10-2026.
2. New Categories of Posts Added to the Rules
Under the amendment to Rule 2, the following categories have been added to the Andhra Pradesh Educational Service Rules.
Class III – Categories 14 and 15
Class IV – Category 5
3. Rule 12 – Revised Unit of Appointment
The existing table under Rule 12, titled “Unit of Appointment”, has been substituted. The amended table identifies the relevant post categories, their units of appointment and appointing authorities.
A. District Educational Officer (Direct Recruitment)
B. Class III Posts
The following Class III categories are listed in the amended table under the Director of School Education as the appointing authority.
- Multi-Zone I: Zones I, II and III.
- Multi-Zone II: Zones IV, V and VI.
C. Class IV Posts
The amended table lists the following Class IV categories and posts.
The original notification presents the Class IV posts and Zone units in a table containing merged cells. The following is a separate, readable transcription of the six Zone descriptions from that table. The original GO should be consulted for the precise alignment of individual posts with the appointment-unit column.
4. Zone-wise Districts in the Amended Table
The amended Rule 12 table specifies the following districts under Zones I to VI.
5. Appointing Authorities
The amended table identifies the appointing authorities for the post groups shown below.
6. Separate Units for Appointment and Service Matters
Note 1 of the amended table states that the unit of appointment specified in Column 3 shall constitute a separate unit for the following purposes, in accordance with Paragraph 5(1) of the Presidential Order, 2025.
- Appointment
- Recruitment
- Discharge
- Seniority
- Promotion
- Transfer
- Other service matters
The relevant unit depends on the post and category specified in the substituted Rule 12 table. Employees should refer to the original notification when determining the applicable unit for an individual post.
7. 95% Reservation for Local Candidates
Note 2 of the amended table specifies that reservation in favour of local candidates in direct recruitment to the categories of posts to be filled by direct recruitment shall be 95%, as specified in the Presidential Order, 2025.
This provision applies to the relevant direct recruitment categories covered by the notification. It should not be interpreted as stating that every appointment or service matter has the same reservation arrangement.
8. Effective Date and Legal Authority
Paragraph 7 of G.O.Ms.No.33 states that the notification shall be published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and is deemed to have come into force with effect from 15 September 2026.
The amendments are made under sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 78, read with Section 99 of the Andhra Pradesh Education Act, 1982 (Act 1 of 1982), and other enabling powers.
The order was issued by order and in the name of the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and signed by J. Syamala Rao, Principal Secretary to Government.
9. Officers and Departments to Whom the Order Was Forwarded
The order directs the Commissioner of Printing, Stationery, Stores and Purchase, Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, to publish the notification in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and supply copies to the Government and the Head of Department.
Copies were also marked to the Director of School Education, Regional Joint Directors of School Education, District Educational Officers, Secretary of APPSC, Director of Translations and the concerned Finance, Law and General Administration Departments, among other offices listed in the Government Order.
10. Download Official G.O.Ms.No.33
Download and read the original four-page Government Order for the complete amendment notification, Rule 2 changes, substituted Rule 12 table, appointment units and other official details.
Complete GO 33 Text
G.O.Ms.No.33, dated 27 October 2026, amends the Andhra Pradesh Educational Service Rules, 1998, to incorporate new categories of posts and the approved local cadre organisation. The notification specifies Multi-Zone and Zone units, appointing authorities and 95% reservation for local candidates in the relevant direct recruitment categories. The original Government Order should be consulted for the precise post-wise application of the amended appointment-unit table.
In the reference first read above, the Andhra Pradesh Educational Service Rules, were issued. Subsequently, certain amendments have been issued thereto from time to time.
2. In accordance with order of President of India vide S.O 5777 (E) Dated 15th December 2025 and in supersession of the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) order, 1975, the State Government have republished the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025 and came into force with effect from 15.12.2025.
3. In the reference third read above, the Government issued orders organizing the classes of posts/civil posts under the administrative control of the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, into different local cadres, viz., District, Zone, and Multi-Zone. In the said G.O., it was directed that, consequent upon the organization of posts, the District, Zone, and Multi-Zone, as the case may be, shall constitute separate units for the purposes of appointment, direct recruitment, discharge, seniority, promotion, transfer, and other service matters in terms of Paragraph 5(1) of the Presidential Order, 2025. The Appointing Authorities have been specified in respect of the said organized posts and reservation to local candidates in respect of direct recruitment of the posts has been specified as ninety five percent. It was further directed therein to make suitable amendments to the relevant Service Rules in conformity with the approved scheme of organization of local cadres.
4. In the G.O. fourth read above, orders were issued adding the post of District Educational Officer (D.R) in the rules.
5. In the reference fifth read above, the Director of School Education submitted proposals to the Government for issuing necessary amendments to the Service Rules. 6. The Government, after careful examination of the matter, hereby accept the proposal of the Director of School Education and have decided to issue amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Educational Service Rules. 7. Accordingly, the following Notification will be published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette which is deemed to have come into force with effect on and from 15.09.2026.
