AP UP Schools Revised Staff Pattern 2025 – New Rationalization Norms as per G.O.Ms No.21: The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has issued comprehensive guidelines for the Reapportionment of Teaching Staff (AP Teachers) in Government Schools under G.O.Ms No.21. This rationalization process, aimed at optimizing the teacher-to-student ratio and ensuring quality education delivery, will introduce a new staff pattern for Upper Primary Schools (Classes 6 to 8) in 2025.
The restructured norms clarify how teaching positions should be allocated based on student strength, ensuring an equitable and effective deployment of resources across the state.
AP UP Schools Revised Staff Pattern (6th to 8th) 2025: AP Teachers Rationalisation Norms
In 2025, the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department introduced significant changes to the staffing structure for Upper Primary (UP) Schools, specifically for classes 6th to 8th, through the AP Teachers Rationalisation Norms 2025 and G.O.Ms No.117. These guidelines aim to optimize teacher allocation, enhance educational quality, and align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. This blog post delves into the revised staff pattern, its implications, and what it means for educators and students in Andhra Pradesh.
Overview of AP UP Schools Revised Staff Pattern
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Policy Reference | G.O.Ms No.21, AP Teachers Rationalisation Norms 2025 |
| Objective | Improve educational quality in UP Schools (6th–8th). |
| Applicability | Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, and Municipal UP Schools in Andhra Pradesh. |
| Basis for Rationalisation | Student enrollment as per UDISE data (April 23, 2025). |
| Name of the Post | AP UP Schools Revised Staff Pattern 2025 |
| Teacher Reapportionment |
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| Student Mapping | Students from downgraded UP Schools shifted to High Schools within 3 km; transport allowances provided if needed. |
| Alignment | Complies with RTE Act 2009, NEP 2020, and initiatives like Mana Badi: Mana Bhavishyathu. |
Upper Primary Schools (6th to 8th Classes) – Revised Staff Norms 2025
As per the updated norms, the number of School Assistants (SA) or Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT) to be allotted is determined by the total student enrollment in Classes 6 to 8.
| 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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Subject-wise SA Allocation (Sequence):
To maintain academic balance, the subject sequence for SA allocation follows this order: Hindi / English / Mathematics / Biological Science / Physical Science / Social Studies / Primary School Subjects / Telugu
Important Note: If SA surplus working posts are not available, then SGTs may be posted in place of SAs, as a temporary measure.
Reference: G.O.Ms No.21 – Reapportionment of Teaching Staff, 2025, issued by the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department.
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