AP Teachers Rationalization Norms 2025
Andhra Pradesh Government has released the Teachers Rationalization Norms 2025 to improve the teacher-student ratio and optimize staff deployment. These norms apply to Primary, Upper Primary, and High Schools across the state.
AP Teachers Rationalization Norms 2025 – GO 21 Explained | Staff Pattern & Guidelines. The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has released G.O. Ms. No. 21 dated 13-05-2025, outlining comprehensive rationalization norms for teachers across the state. The document provides updated teacher allocation standards, considering student strength, subject requirements, and infrastructure availability from classes I to X.
The rationalization norms are rooted in the Right to Education Act, 2009, which mandates specific teacher-student ratios to ensure quality education. G.O. 21 addresses the adverse impacts of previous school restructuring efforts (2022–2024), which led to a shift of students to private schools and increased teacher workloads. The government has now restructured schools into nine categories, including Satellite Foundational Schools (PP1 & PP2), Basic Primary Schools (PP1, PP2, Classes 1–5), Model Primary Schools, Upper Primary Schools, and High Schools (up to Class 12), to improve accessibility and learning outcomes.
Overview of AP Teachers Rationalization Norms 2025
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post | AP Teachers Rationalization Norms 2025 |
| Government Order (G.O.) | G.O. Ms. No. 21, School Education (Prog.I) Department |
| Date of Issue | 13th May 2025 |
| Issued By | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Objective | Reapportionment of teachers across the Government, ZP/MPP, and Municipal schools to ensure balanced staffing |
| Applicable Schools | Government, Zilla Parishad/Mandal Parishad, Municipal/ Municipal Corporation schools |
| Affected Posts | SGTs, School Assistants, Head Masters (Grade-II), PETs, Instructors |
| Official Website | https://schooledu.ap.gov.in |
| Related GO’s | G.O. Ms. No. 19, 20 (dated 13.05.2025); G.O. Ms. No. 117, 128, 60 |
| Implemented Academic Year | 2025–26 |
Key Points of G.O. 21
Teacher Reapportionment: The norms specify staffing patterns based on enrollment:
- Foundational Schools (PP1, PP2, Classes 1–2): 1 Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) for up to 30 students, 2 SGTs for 31–60 students.
- Basic Primary Schools (PP1, PP2, Classes 1–5): 1 SGT for up to 20 students, 2 SGTs for 21–60 students.
- Model Primary Schools: 1 Head Master/School Assistant (SA) and 3–4 SGTs based on enrollment (up to 150 students).
- Upper Primary Schools (Classes 6–8): 1–5 SAs based on enrollment, with SGTs as substitutes if SAs are unavailable.
- High Schools (Classes 6–10 or 1–12): Staffing includes Head Masters, SAs for subjects like Maths, English, and Physical Education, and additional SGTs for lower classes if enrollment exceeds 60.
AP Schools Staff Pattern 2025 (Primary/ UP/ High schools)
Primary Schools Staff Pattern (Classes 1 5)
| Type | Enrollment Range | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational School (PP1–2, Classes 1–2) | 1–30 | 1 SGT |
| 31–60 | 2 SGTs | |
| Basic Primary School (PP1–2, Classes 1–5) | 1–20 | 1 SGT |
| 21–60 | 2 SGTs | |
| Model Primary School (PP1–2, Classes 1–5) | Up to 59 | 1 MPS HM/SA + 3 SGTs |
| 60–150 | 1 MPS HM/SA + 4 SGTs | |
| Above 150 | Add 1 SGT per 30 students |
Upper Primary Schools Staff Pattern
| School Level | Enrollment Range | Teacher Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Primary School (Classes 1–5) | As per Primary School norms | Refer to Foundational/Basic/ Model Primary School norms |
| Upper Primary School Staff Pattern (Classes 6–8) |
1–10 | 1 School Assistant |
| 11–30 | 2 School Assistants | |
| 31–140 | 4 School Assistants | |
| 141–175 | 5 School Assistants | |
| Note: If School Assistant posts are not available, SGTs may be deputed. Priority for subjects: Hindi, English, Maths, BS, SS, PS, Telugu. |
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High School Staff Pattern (Classes 6–10)
| Sections | HM | SA Telugu |
SA Hindi |
SA English |
SA Maths |
SA Physical Science |
SA Biological Science |
SA Social |
Total Teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 12 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 13 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 14 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
| 15 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 16 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 22 |
| 17–19 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| 20 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 26 |
| 21 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 27 |
| 22 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 28 |
| 23–24 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 29 |
| 25 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 31 |
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FAQs on AP Teachers Rationalization
Q1: What is Rationalization in AP schools?
Ans: Rationalization means adjusting teacher posts based on student strength to improve efficiency in schools.
Q2: What is the GO number for Rationalization 2025?
Ans: The GO number for 2025 Rationalization will be updated once officially released by the AP Government.
Q3: Will surplus teachers be transferred?
Ans: Yes, teachers identified as surplus under rationalization norms will be transferred to vacant schools.
