The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh, based at Mangalagiri, is the body that conducts recruitment for police and fire services posts across the state. Through this recruitment, the board is filling Driver Operator (Men) positions in the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department, with 147 vacancies spread across all 26 districts. The role involves operating heavy transport vehicles for fire and disaster response duties, and the selection process includes physical tests, a driving test and a written examination.
SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026 - Driver Operator (Men) Posts
Posted 28 Sept 2026Updated 28 Sept 2026Rc.No.94/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026
Total Vacancies
147
Last Date
—
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
No last date given
- Notification17 Sept
- Applications Open
About SLPRB AP Driver Operator (Men) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- State Level Police Recruitment Board , Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri
- Advertisement No.
- Rc.No.94/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026
- Post Name
- Driver Operator (Men)
- Job Location
- Andhra Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Non-local candidates are treated under the Open Category and pay Rs. 300; 95% of direct recruitment posts are filled by local candidates of Andhra Pradesh and the first 5% by locals and non-locals on merit in open competition)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–30 years
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Driving Licence, correct and clear, valid for a minimum of 2 years as on the date of notification
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 32,670 - Rs. 1,01,970 plus Special Pay of Rs. 650 (Revised Pay Scale 2022)
Vacancy Breakdown
Driver Operator (Men)
147
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Driver Operator (Men) | 147 |
Eligibility Details
Driver Operator (Men) - Educational Qualification
As on 1st July 2026, the candidate must have passed Intermediate or its equivalent examination recognised by the State Government. Must possess a correct and clear Heavy Transport Driving Licence which must have been valid for a minimum period of 2 years as on the date of notification. Candidates who possess a higher qualification than the prescribed one will also be considered for selection on par with candidates who possess the prescribed qualification.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Driver Operator (Men) - Educational Qualification | As on 1st July 2026, the candidate must have passed Intermediate or its equivalent examination recognised by the State Government. Must possess a correct and clear Heavy Transport Driving Licence which must have been valid for a minimum period of 2 years as on the date of notification. Candidates who possess a higher qualification than the prescribed one will also be considered for selection on par with candidates who possess the prescribed qualification. |
Age Limit
18 to 30 years as on 01-07-2026 (born not earlier than 02-07-1996 and not later than 01-07-2008); 18 to 32 years for serving local Home Guards of the Andhra Pradesh Police Department with at least 360 days of service in the preceding two years and continuing in service as on the notification date
Age Relaxation
Up to 5 years for EWS; up to 5 years for Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer), SC and ST; length of regular service up to a maximum of 5 years for AP State Government employees (employees of APTRANSCO, Discoms, APGENCO, Corporations, Municipalities and Local Bodies are not entitled); 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered for Army, Navy or Air Force personnel; 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered for whole-time NCC Cadet Corps Instructors with a minimum of 6 months' service; up to 3 years for retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department with a minimum of 6 months' service during 1991
Physical Standards
General candidates
Height: Not less than 167.6 cm
Chest: Not less than 86.3 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm
Aboriginal Scheduled Tribes (ABO-ST) in the Agency areas of Vizianagaram, Anakapalli, Polavaram, Alluri Sitharamaraju (ASR), Eluru and Parvathipuram Manyam districts
Height: Not less than 164 cm
Chest: Not less than 83.8 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| General candidates | Not less than 167.6 cm | Not less than 86.3 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm |
| Aboriginal Scheduled Tribes (ABO-ST) in the Agency areas of Vizianagaram, Anakapalli, Polavaram, Alluri Sitharamaraju (ASR), Eluru and Parvathipuram Manyam districts | Not less than 164 cm | Not less than 83.8 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm |
Gender: Male
Physical Efficiency Test
1600 Metres Run (1 Mile Run)
Standard: Within 10 minutes or less
Applies to: All candidates declared qualified in the Physical Measurement Test, including Special Category candidates
| Test | Standard | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 1600 Metres Run (1 Mile Run) | Within 10 minutes or less | All candidates declared qualified in the Physical Measurement Test, including Special Category candidates |
Application Fee
OC (including EWS) and BC, Local to Andhra Pradesh
Rs. 300
SC and ST, Local to Andhra Pradesh
Rs. 150
Non-Local to Andhra Pradesh (treated as OC)
Rs. 300
Selection Process
- 1Certificate Verification and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Candidates report directly for verification of certificates and PMT as per the hall ticket; height and chest are measured with a digital measurement system.
- 2Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
A 1600 metres run to be completed in 10 minutes or less; qualifying in nature, conducted with electronic timing and no spike shoes.
- 3Driving Test
Maximum 100 marks across eight parameters with at least 50 marks needed to qualify; qualifying in nature and its marks are not counted for final merit.
- 4Final Written Examination
Technical Paper of 100 objective questions for 100 marks of three hours duration; decides the final merit.
Exam Pattern
3 hoursOffline, OMR answer sheet with blue or black ball point pen
Technical Paper (Objective)
100 questions · 100 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Paper (Objective) | 100 | 100 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 32,670 - Rs. 1,01,970 plus Special Pay of Rs. 650 (Revised Pay Scale 2022)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the SLPRB website and pay the prescribed registration fee through credit card, debit card, net banking or another mode available, giving your name, date of birth, mobile number, community and SSC hall ticket number or its equivalent.
- 2Return to the website after payment and submit the online application form, pressing Submit; if you do not press Submit the application is rejected and the fee is not refunded.
- 3Upload a passport-size photograph, signature, SSC certificate, community certificate for BC/SC/ST candidates, and EWS or Non-Creamy Layer certificate if applicable.
- 4Check the SLPRB website regularly for the schedule and venue of the PMT/PET, driving test and written examination, since there is no preliminary written test.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Passport size photograph
•Signature
•SSC certificate
•Community certificate (BC/SC/ST)
•EWS certificate
•Non-Creamy Layer certificate
•Heavy Transport Driving Licence
•Study certificates from Class I to VII or residence certificate from MRO
•Secondary School or Matriculation certificate for date of birth
•Home Guards service certificate
•Ex-servicemen certificate
•Agency area residence certificate for Aboriginal Tribes
•Certificate for State Government employees or Army/Navy/Air Force or NCC Instructor or retrenched Census Department service
•No Objection Certificate for serving defence personnel due to retire within one year
Important Details
- Only men are eligible for Post Code 43.
- Non-local candidates are treated under the Open Category.
- Of the direct recruitment posts, the first 5% are filled by local and non-local candidates on merit in open competition and the remaining 95% by local candidates only.
- Limited Recruitment (backlog) vacancies are filled only with local candidates of the respective revenue district.
- Backward Class candidates must produce a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026, failing which they are considered under the Open Category with no option to change category later.
- EWS candidates local to AP with gross annual family income below Rs. 8.00 lakh must submit an EWS certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 by the Tahsildar.
- SC candidates must submit the latest community certificate based on A.P.
- Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 dated 17.04.2025 as per SC Sub-Classification.
- Age is not validated in the online application form, so candidates must satisfy themselves about their age eligibility.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit and reservation to the BC-E group is subject to pending litigation and currently applies only to Sl.
- No. 1 to 14 of the BC-E group as per the interim order dated 25.03.2010 of the Supreme Court.
- Serving Army, Navy, Air Force or Territorial Army personnel due to retire within one year of the last date must produce a No Objection Certificate from their Unit Commanding Officer.
- No waiting list is maintained; vacancies arising later are treated as lapsed.
- Selected candidates who are already in government service can join training only after relief or resignation.
District-wise Vacancies for Post Code 43
Srikakulam
LR (Backlog): 01
DR (Direct Recruitment): 08
Vizianagaram
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 07
Parvathipuram Manyam
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 03
Visakhapatnam City
LR (Backlog): 01
DR (Direct Recruitment): 07
Anakapalli
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 02
Alluri Sitharama Raju
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 01
East Godavari (RJY)
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 08
Kakinada
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 06
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 03
West Godavari
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 02
Eluru
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 02
NTR City
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 09
Krishna
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 13
Guntur
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 05
Palnadu
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 06
Bapatla
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 04
Prakasam
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 08
Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 10
Tirupati
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 10
Chittoor
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 05
Annamayya
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 01
YSR Kadapa
LR (Backlog): 01
DR (Direct Recruitment): 04
Nandyal
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 07
Ananthapuramu
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 05
Kurnool
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 03
Sri Sathya Sai
LR (Backlog): -
DR (Direct Recruitment): 08
Total
LR (Backlog): 03
DR (Direct Recruitment): 147
| District | LR (Backlog) | DR (Direct Recruitment) |
|---|---|---|
| Srikakulam | 01 | 08 |
| Vizianagaram | - | 07 |
| Parvathipuram Manyam | - | 03 |
| Visakhapatnam City | 01 | 07 |
| Anakapalli | - | 02 |
| Alluri Sitharama Raju | - | 01 |
| East Godavari (RJY) | - | 08 |
| Kakinada | - | 06 |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema | - | 03 |
| West Godavari | - | 02 |
| Eluru | - | 02 |
| NTR City | - | 09 |
| Krishna | - | 13 |
| Guntur | - | 05 |
| Palnadu | - | 06 |
| Bapatla | - | 04 |
| Prakasam | - | 08 |
| Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore | - | 10 |
| Tirupati | - | 10 |
| Chittoor | - | 05 |
| Annamayya | - | 01 |
| YSR Kadapa | 01 | 04 |
| Nandyal | - | 07 |
| Ananthapuramu | - | 05 |
| Kurnool | - | 03 |
| Sri Sathya Sai | - | 08 |
| Total | 03 | 147 |
Backlog Vacancies (Category-wise and District-wise)
Srikakulam
BC-C: -
ST: 1
Total: 1
Visakhapatnam City
BC-C: -
ST: 1
Total: 1
Y.S.R. Kadapa
BC-C: 1
ST: -
Total: 1
Total
BC-C: 1
ST: 2
Total: 3
| District | BC-C | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Srikakulam | - | 1 | 1 |
| Visakhapatnam City | - | 1 | 1 |
| Y.S.R. Kadapa | 1 | - | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Medical Standards
Distant vision must be 6/6 in both the right and left eye and near vision (Snellen) 0/5 in both eyes, with a full field of vision in each eye. Colour blindness, squint or any morbid condition of the eye or lids of either eye is a disqualification. Candidates must possess sound health and be free from any bodily defect or infirmity. Physically handicapped candidates, and those with knocking-knees, pigeon chest, flat feet, varicose veins, hammer toes, fractured limbs, decayed teeth, stammering, hard of hearing or abnormal psychological behaviour, are not considered. Candidates are advised to have themselves examined by a Civil Surgeon before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can non-local candidates apply for this recruitment?
Yes. Candidates who are non-local to Andhra Pradesh are treated under the Open Category and pay a fee of Rs. 300. However, 95% of the direct recruitment posts are filled by local candidates of Andhra Pradesh, with only the first 5% open to locals and non-locals on merit.
Is there negative marking in the written examination?
No. One mark is awarded for each question where only the correct bubble is darkened, and zero marks are given where no bubble is darkened. No negative marking is prescribed.
Is there a preliminary written test for this post?
No. There is no preliminary written test for this technical post. Candidates report directly for certificate verification and the Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test as per their hall ticket.
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