The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has issued Memo No. ESE02-14/179/2026-EST4-CSE, dated 07-10-2026, regarding the constitution of District Medical Boards for verification of employees claiming benefits under preferential categories in the implementation of the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organization of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order 2025.
The memo covers PO 2025 preferential categories, District Medical Boards, Medical Board verification, School Education Department employees, teachers, Head Masters, MEOs, DYEOs, non-teaching staff and medical certificate verification.
Memo ESE02-14/179/2026 Overview
The Government of Andhra Pradesh issued the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organization of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order 2025 and notified certain preferential categories to be considered during allotment of employees to respective local cadres. Certain preferential categories require verification and certification by a Medical Board.
As directed by the Director of Medical Education, Andhra Pradesh, District Medical Boards are to be constituted in the concerned Government General Hospitals during the period from 08-10-2026 to 16-10-2026. These Medical Boards will verify the claims of employees seeking the benefit of the preferential categories notified under G.O.Ms.No.129, GA (SPF&MC) Department, dated 17-07-2026.
District Medical Board Verification: 08-10-2026 to 16-10-2026
Memo ESE02-14/179/2026 Details
| Department | School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Memo No. | ESE02-14/179/2026-EST4-CSE |
| Date | 07-10-2026 |
| Subject | Constitution of District Medical Boards for verification of employees claiming benefit under preferential categories under PO 2025 |
| Verification Period | 08-10-2026 to 16-10-2026 |
References
- G.O.Ms.No.129, GA (SPF&MC) Department, dated 17-07-2026.
- This office Lr.Rc.No.ESE02-14/179/2026-EST 4-CSE, dated 11-08-2026, addressed to the Government, Health & Family Welfare Department.
- Government Memo No.3389573/A1/2026, dated 20-08-2026 of the Additional Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department.
- Rc.No.3450647/MA-Section/2026, dated 07-10-2026 of the Director of Medical Education, Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada.
Constitution of District Medical Boards
The Director of Medical Education, Andhra Pradesh, has directed the Superintendents of Government General Hospitals in the State to constitute District Medical Boards during the period from 08.10.2026 to 16.10.2026.
The Boards will verify employees claiming benefits under the preferential categories specified in G.O.Ms.No.129, GA (SPF&MC) Department, dated 17.07.2026, to facilitate the smooth and timely implementation of the allotment process under PO 2025.
District-wise Medical Board Centres
The following hospitals have been identified for verification of claims of School Education Department employees. Employees from neighbouring districts may also attend the concerned Medical Board as permitted in the memo.
| S.No. | Employees of District | District Medical Board / Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srikakulam Parvathipuram Manyam |
GGH, Srikakulam |
| 2 | Vizianagaram | GGH, Vizianagaram |
| 3 | Visakhapatnam | KGH, Visakhapatnam |
| 4 | Anakapalli ASR |
GGH, Paderu |
| 5 | Kakinada Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema |
GGH, Kakinada |
| 6 | East Godavari | GGH, Rajamahendravaram |
| 7 | Eluru West Godavari Polavaram |
GGH, Eluru |
| 8 | NTR | GGH, Vijayawada |
| 9 | Krishna | GGH, Machilipatnam |
| 10 | Guntur Bapatla |
GGH, Guntur |
| 11 | Palnadu | GGH, Piduguralla |
| 12 | Prakasam Markapuram |
GGH, Ongole |
| 13 | SPSR Nellore | GGH, Nellore |
| 14 | Tirupati Annamayya Chittoor |
SVRRGGH, Tirupati |
| 15 | YSR Kadapa | GGH, Kadapa |
| 16 | Kurnool | GGH, Kurnool |
| 17 | Nandyal | GGH, Nandyal |
| 18 | Ananthapur Sri Sathya Sai |
GGH, Ananthapuram |
Who Should Attend the Medical Board?
The School Education Department has directed the Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers to facilitate the concerned employees to appear before the constituted Medical Boards.
The instructions cover the following employees of the School Education Department:
- Teachers
- Head Masters
- Mandal Educational Officers (MEOs)
- District Deputy Educational Officers (DYEOs)
- Non-teaching staff
These employees may appear before the concerned Medical Board for examination and verification of their claims under the specified preferential categories.
Preferential Categories Covered
As mentioned in the memo, the Medical Boards will facilitate verification of employees claiming benefits under the following preferential categories notified in G.O.Ms.No.129, GA (SPF&MC) Department, dated 17-07-2026:
The ailments are listed in the following order of priority:
- Cancer
- Major Neurosurgery
- Kidney Transplantation
- Liver Transplantation
- Open Heart Surgery
Documents to be Produced Before the Medical Board
Employees appearing before the constituted Medical Board are instructed to bring their original documents and certificates issued by the concerned hospitals relating to the claimed disease or preferential category.
Role of RJDSEs and DEOs
All Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers in the State have been directed to coordinate with the concerned Medical Superintendents of the Government General Hospitals regarding constitution of the District Medical Boards and the verification schedule.
They are required to facilitate the concerned teachers, Head Masters, MEOs, DYEOs and non-teaching staff to appear before the Medical Boards for medical examination and verification of their preferential category claims.
Verification Deadline
The Regional Joint Directors and District Educational Officers are also requested to coordinate with the respective Medical Superintendents for smooth functioning of the Boards and completion of the verification and certification process within the stipulated period. Compliance is to be reported accordingly.
Important Points at a Glance
- Memo: ESE02-14/179/2026-EST4-CSE
- Date: 07-10-2026
- Purpose: Verification of preferential category claims under PO 2025.
- Medical Board Period: 08-10-2026 to 16-10-2026.
- Applicable Employees: Teachers, Head Masters, MEOs, DYEOs and non-teaching staff of the School Education Department.
- Medical Claims: Dependent mentally challenged children and specified serious ailments.
- Ailments: Cancer, Major Neurosurgery, Kidney Transplantation, Liver Transplantation and Open Heart Surgery.
- Documents: Original documents and hospital-issued certificates should be produced before the Medical Board.
- Coordination: RJDs of School Education and DEOs shall coordinate with the concerned Medical Superintendents.
Official Instructions
All the Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers in the State are requested to coordinate with the respective medical superintendents of the districts for smooth functioning of the District Medical Boards and completion of the verification and certification process within the stipulated schedule from 08-10-2026 to 16-10-2026, and report compliance.
Thameem Ansariya A, I.A.S
Director
School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh
To: All the Regional Joint Directors of School Education in the State; All the District Educational Officers in the State; All the District Medical & Health Officers in the State through DEOs concerned.
