AP MEO Job Chart G.O.Ms.No.89 | MEO-I & MEO-II Duties and Responsibilities
AP MEO Job Chart – G.O.Ms.No.89: Duties and Work Distribution of MEO-I & MEO-II
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No.89, School Education (Ser.I) Department, dated 30 October 2023, prescribing the job chart and distribution of duties between Mandal Educational Officer-I (MEO-I) and Mandal Educational Officer-II (MEO-II).
The orders provide a clear division of academic, administrative and other responsibilities at the Mandal level. The detailed duties are incorporated as Annexure-I for MEO-I and Annexure-II for MEO-II.
AP MEO G.O.Ms.No.89 – Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | School Education (Ser.I) Department |
| Government | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| G.O. Number | G.O.Ms.No.89 |
| Date | 30-10-2023 |
| Subject | Job Chart and Work Distribution between MEO-I and MEO-II |
| MEO-I Job Chart | Annexure-I |
| MEO-II Job Chart | Annexure-II |
Why Was G.O.Ms.No.89 Issued?
The Government had earlier issued orders creating 13 MEO-I posts and 679 MEO-II posts for effective monitoring of academic and non-academic activities. The existing 666 MEO posts were modified as MEO-I posts.
Subsequently, the Commissioner of School Education submitted proposals for distribution of work between MEO-I and MEO-II. After considering the recent academic and administrative reforms in the School Education Department, the Government accepted the proposals and issued the detailed job charts through G.O.Ms.No.89.
Meo 1 and me 2 duties MEO G.O.89.pdf
MEO-I Job Chart – Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of Mandal Educational Officer-I are broadly divided into Academic Functions, Administrative Functions and Other Functions.
A. Academic Functions of MEO-I
1. Inspections and Visits
MEO-I has an important responsibility for monitoring the academic functioning of schools. The officer is required to draw up a programme for the academic year covering:
- School inspections
- Surprise visits
- Follow-up visits
- Annual inspections
- Monitoring of student learning outcomes
- Review of observations made during inspections and visits
The focus of these visits is therefore not merely administrative inspection but improvement of academic standards and student learning.
2. Training to Teachers
MEO-I is responsible for identifying the training needs of teachers and facilitating need-based professional development.
The duties include conducting teacher training programmes, seminars and workshops, participating in School Complex meetings as scheduled, sharing observations from school visits with Headmasters and teachers, maintaining the teacher training registry and supporting capacity-building activities.
3. Quality Initiatives
Another major responsibility of MEO-I is ensuring quality in teaching and learning.
This includes monitoring programmes aimed at improving learning outcomes, studying their impact, sharing best practices, conducting field/exposure visits, encouraging TLM and Science exhibitions and ensuring that digital infrastructure supplied to schools is functional and effectively used in teaching-learning practices.
4. Assessments
MEO-I has responsibilities relating to formative and summative assessments.
The job chart includes ensuring that marks are posted online and communicated to parents, monitoring remedial teaching for slow learners and attending to assessment programmes such as the National Assessment Survey (NAS) and Student Learning Achievement Survey (SLAS).
Meo 1 and me 2 duties MEO G.O.89.pdf
Administrative Functions of MEO-I
1. Establishment and Recognition of Schools
MEO-I deals with important matters concerning establishment and recognition of schools.
The responsibilities include sponsoring proposals for opening, temporary recognition, permanent recognition and upgradation of schools to the District Educational Officer, mapping schools according to departmental guidelines, scrutinising applications relating to recognition and grant-in-aid of non-government schools and identifying unrecognised institutions within the jurisdiction for reporting to higher authorities.
2. Strengthening of Schools
MEO-I is required to verify the cadre strength of schools and estimate vacancies and requirements.
The officer also sponsors proposals for additional posts, identifies surplus posts according to applicable rules and submits proposals for transfer of posts to needy schools where provision exists.
3. Teacher Service Matters
Teacher service matters constitute another important area assigned to MEO-I.
These include matters such as:
- Drawing and disbursement of salaries
- Service registers
- Annual grade increments
- Pay fixation
- Sanction of leave
- Pension proposals
- Proposals for disciplinary action
- Support in teacher transfers and promotions
Other Functions of MEO-I
The job chart also covers matters such as teacher attendance, online student attendance and alternative arrangements in single-teacher schools when the teacher is on leave, training or duty.
MEO-I is also required to support MEO-II in performing Mandal-level duties, maintain coordination with line departments such as Village & Ward Secretariat, Women and Child Welfare, Panchayat Raj, Health and Family Welfare and perform other work entrusted by higher authorities.
Meo 1 and me 2 duties MEO G.O.89.pdf
MEO-II Job Chart – Duties and Responsibilities
The MEO-II job chart is also divided into Academic Functions, Administrative Functions relating to schemes and Other Functions.
A. Academic Functions of MEO-II
1. School Readiness and Enrollment Drive
MEO-II is responsible for creating an appropriate school environment for children's enrolment and monitoring enrolment drives.
The officer is also expected to conduct motivational programmes with parents and organise programmes such as Samoohika Aksharabhyasamu.
2. Mainstreaming Out-of-School Children
An important responsibility of MEO-II is maintaining information relating to school-age children and tracking children who have never enrolled or have dropped out.
The officer has to facilitate their enrolment in Special Training Centres, monitor residential and non-residential Special Training Centres and ensure that children are mainstreamed into age-appropriate classes.
3. Vocational Education and Children with Special Needs
MEO-II is responsible for convergence with the Women and Child Welfare Department, visits to Bhavitha Centres, ensuring enrolment of Children with Special Needs (CwSN) and monitoring the job chart of IERTs.
4. Child Database and UDISE+
The MEO-II job chart assigns responsibility for managing child-related educational data, including UDISE+ and Child Info.
Performance indicators mentioned in the GO include:
- GER
- NER
- Transition Ratio
- Dropout Ratio
5. Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities
MEO-II coordinates co-curricular and extra-curricular activities suggested in the academic calendar.
This includes identifying students' skills and encouraging their development through coordination with bodies and activities such as the School Games Federation (SGF), NCC, NSS and Science Exhibitions.
Administrative Functions and Schemes of MEO-II
1. School Transformation, Digital Infrastructure and Learning Material
MEO-II is entrusted with monitoring school infrastructure and various learning resources.
Responsibilities include identifying infrastructure requirements, proposing minor repairs, monitoring civil works and distribution of textbooks, workbooks, notebooks, uniforms and other learning materials supplied by the Government.
The officer also has responsibilities relating to digital infrastructure and utilisation of e-content.
2. Mid-Day Meal, School Grants and Sanitation
The MEO-II job chart covers monitoring of the Mid-Day Meal Programme, grants to schools and school sanitation.
Responsibilities mentioned include menu implementation, indenting, cooking agencies, bills, online reporting, hygiene, ANM visits and utilisation of SMF & TMF.
3. Direct Benefit Transfers and Financial Assistance
MEO-II is responsible for monitoring specified Direct Benefit Transfer schemes and related assistance, including transport allowance, reader allowance, escort allowance, stipend for CwSN, scholarships and social audit of DBTs.
4. School Safety and Student Safety
Student safety is specifically included in the MEO-II job chart.
The duties cover areas such as:
- Safety pledge
- Evacuation plans
- Complaint boxes
- Iron and Folic Acid tablet distribution
- Good Touch–Bad Touch awareness for girl students
- Visits of Mahila Police
- Awareness on child abuse
- Child safety
- POCSO Act awareness
These responsibilities make MEO-II an important Mandal-level functionary for implementation and monitoring of student welfare, safety and Government schemes.
Other Functions of MEO-II
Other responsibilities include social audit of schools, school leadership training and capacity building of Principals and Headmasters.
MEO-II is also required to maintain coordination with line departments such as Village & Ward Secretariat, Women and Child Welfare, Panchayat Raj and Health and Family Welfare Departments.
The officer is further required to support MEO-I in performing Mandal-level duties and attend to any other work entrusted by higher authorities.
Difference Between MEO-I and MEO-II Duties
In simple terms, MEO-I has a stronger focus on academic supervision, school inspections, teacher training, quality initiatives, assessments, school recognition, staff requirements and teacher service matters.
MEO-II has a stronger focus on enrolment, out-of-school children, CwSN, UDISE+/child data, co-curricular activities, Government schemes, infrastructure and learning materials, Mid-Day Meal, DBTs, sanitation and student safety.
At the same time, the GO provides for coordination between the two officers for effective administration of school education at Mandal level.
Conclusion
G.O.Ms.No.89 dated 30-10-2023 provides a structured division of responsibilities between MEO-I and MEO-II. The job charts cover almost every important aspect of Mandal-level school administration—from inspections, teacher development and learning outcomes to enrolment, UDISE+, infrastructure, Government schemes, school safety and student welfare.
The order therefore serves as an important reference document for Mandal Educational Officers, Headmasters, teachers and School Education Department officials who need clarity regarding the respective duties of MEO-I and MEO-II.
