AP Government Issues G.O.Ms.No.129 on Local Cadre Allotment
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No.129, General Administration (SPF & MC) Department, dated 17 July 2026, laying down detailed guidelines for allotment of government employees to newly organized Local Cadres under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025.
These guidelines are crucial for all State Government employees, Heads of Departments, District Collectors and administrative authorities involved in the cadre reorganization process.
Why was this G.O. issued?
The Presidential Order, 2025 replaced the earlier Presidential Order of 1975 and reorganized government posts into:
District Cadres
Contiguous District Cadres
Zonal Cadres
Contiguous Zonal Cadres
Multi-Zonal Cadres
Accordingly, the Government has now prescribed the procedure for allotting employees into these new local cadres.
Three-Tier Implementation Committees
To complete the allocation process, the Government has constituted three committees.
- District Level Implementation Committee (DLC)
Responsible for:
District Cadres
Contiguous District Cadres
Chairperson: District Collector
- Head of Department Level Committee (HLC)
Responsible for:
Zonal Cadres
Contiguous Zonal Cadres
Chairperson: Head of Department
- Secretariat Level Committee (SLC)
Responsible for:
Multi-Zonal Cadres
Chairperson: Secretary to Government.
Major Stages of Employee Allotment
The entire allotment process has been divided into seven stages.
Stage 1
Determination of cadre strength
Working strength
Employee seniority
Distribution of posts
Stage 2
Publication of:
Draft Seniority List (DSL)
Final Seniority List (FSL)
Employees can submit objections within 5 days.
Stage 3
Actual allotment of employees based on:
Seniority
Employee options
Preferential categories
Availability of vacancies
Stage 4
Publication of:
Final Allocation List (FAL)
Orders of Allotment (OOA)
Stage 5
Employees receive:
Transfer Orders (if required)
Joining instructions
Employees allotted to another cadre must join within 7 days.
Stage 6
Special provision for:
Spouse Cases
If husband and wife are allotted to different local cadres, either spouse may apply for change after joining.
Stage 7
Appeals
Employees dissatisfied with allotment may file an appeal within 7 days after joining.
Option Form Process
Every eligible employee will receive an Option Form (OF).
Employees can indicate:
First Preference
Second Preference
Third Preference
Preferences may include:
Existing District
Newly created District
Neighbouring District
Zone
Multi-Zone
Once submitted, options cannot be changed later.
Employees Who Will Get Priority
Certain employees will receive preferential allotment before seniority-based allocation.
These include:
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (70% or above)
Employees having mentally challenged dependent children
Unmarried widows
Employees suffering from:
Cancer
Major Neurosurgery
Kidney Transplant
Liver Transplant
Open Heart Surgery
These employees will be allotted first irrespective of seniority.
Reservation Distribution
The Government has directed that proportional reservation shall be maintained.
SC Group-I – 1%
SC Group-II – 6.5%
SC Group-III – 7.5%
ST – 6%
Necessary adjustments will be made if the prescribed proportion is not achieved.
Important Timelines
Activity Time Limit
Objections on DSL 5 Days
Final Seniority List 7th Day
Submission of Options Within 5 Days
Final Allocation List Within 2 Days
Transfer Orders Within 3 Days
Joining Within 7 Days
Appeal Within 7 Days
Important Highlights
New local cadre system implemented under Presidential Order 2025.
Three-tier committees constituted for allotment.
Employees can exercise cadre preferences.
Priority categories receive first allotment.
Spouse transfer provision introduced.
Appeal mechanism established.
Transparent online publication of seniority and allocation lists.
Orders come into immediate effect after issue.
Conclusion
G.O.Ms.No.129 is one of the most significant administrative orders for Andhra Pradesh Government employees. It establishes a transparent, structured, and time-bound process for reorganizing employees into new District, Zonal, and Multi-Zonal cadres under the Presidential Order, 2025. All employees should carefully verify the Draft Seniority List, submit their Option Forms within the prescribed timeline, and keep supporting documents ready for any preferential claims or appeals.