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| Recruiting authority | State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri |
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| Last successful check | 14 Nov 2026 |
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- Updated September 18, 2026 03:32 PM
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- The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri, has released a notification (Rc.No.94/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026, dated 17.09.2026, in pursuance of G.O.Ms.No.81 Finance (HR-I Plg. & Policy) Department dated 22.08.2026) inviting online applications for the post of Driver Operator (Men) in the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department. A Corrigendum dated 18.09.2026 has also been issued, clarifying the minimum educational qualification for this post.
- In brief: SLPRB AP is recruiting for 147 Driver Operator (Men) posts in the Fire Services Department, distributed across 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh (144 Direct Recruitment + 3 Limited Recruitment/Backlog vacancies). Candidates must have passed Intermediate (or equivalent) as on 01.07.2026 and must hold a valid Heavy Transport Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years as on the date of notification. Age limit is 18–30 years (up to 32 years for eligible serving Home Guards), as on 01.07.2026. Applications will be online only, via https://slprb.ap.gov.in - exact application dates will be announced separately through a Press Release. Selection involves PMT, PET, a Driving Test, and a Final Written Examination.
- SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Education Qualification Corrigendum
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Overview
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
- 147 vacancies are notified for Post Code 43 (Driver Operator, Men), distributed across all 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh.
- Grand Total: 147 vacancies (144 DR + 3 LR/Backlog). LR (Limited Recruitment/Backlog) vacancies will be filled only with local candidates of the respective revenue district. DR (Direct Recruitment) vacancies include the special category of Ex-Servicemen.
Backlog Vacancies (Category-wise & District-wise)
- The number of vacancies indicated is only provisional and liable to change without notice.
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Only Men are eligible for this post (Post Code 43).
Educational Qualification (as per Corrigendum dated 18.09.2026)
- As on 1st July 2026, the candidate must have passed Intermediate or its equivalent examination recognised by the State Government.
- The candidate must possess a correct and clear Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Driving Licence, which must have been valid for a minimum period of 2 years as on the date of notification.
- Candidates possessing a higher qualification than the prescribed one will also be considered for selection on par with candidates possessing the prescribed qualification.
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026.
- The prescribed age limits are not relaxed under any circumstances except as specifically provided. Due to multiple relaxation categories, age is not validated in the online application form - candidates must satisfy themselves regarding their age eligibility. Only the date of birth entered in the SSC/Matriculation certificate is accepted; horoscopes, affidavits, or other documents are not accepted as age proof.
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SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- Fee covers processing of the application, PMT/PET, Driving Test, and Written Examination. Payment is made online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or other modes available on the SLPRB website, using the candidate's Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Community, and SSC Hall Ticket Number (or equivalent). If a candidate pays the fee but fails to press "Submit" on the application form, the application is rejected without notice, and the fee is not refunded under any circumstances.
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- There is no Preliminary Written Test for this technical post. Candidates report directly for Certificate Verification and the Physical Measurement Test/Physical Efficiency Test as per their Hall Ticket.
1. Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- *Applicable to Aboriginal Scheduled Tribes (ABO-ST) in the Agency areas of Vizianagaram, Anakapalli, Polavaram, Alluri Sitharamaraju (ASR), Eluru, and Parvathipuram Manyam districts. Height and chest are measured using a digital measurement system.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- All candidates who qualify PMT must attend a 1600 Metre run (1 Mile Run), which is qualifying in nature. Candidates must complete the run in 10 minutes or less to qualify. Events are conducted using electronic timing devices; spike shoes are not permitted. Once conducted, the result of any event is final - no re-test or re-conduct is permitted. Participation in all prescribed events is compulsory for every candidate, including Special Category candidates.
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Salary
How to Apply for SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026
- Step I: Visit the SLPRB website, https://slprb.ap.gov.in, and pay the prescribed registration fee via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or another available mode, providing your Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Community, and SSC Hall Ticket Number (or equivalent).
- Step II: After payment, revisit the website to submit the Online Application Form. If you fail to press "Submit" after paying, the application will be rejected without notice, and the fee will not be refunded.
- Step III: Since there is no Preliminary Written Test for this technical post, regularly check the SLPRB website for further instructions regarding the schedule and venue of PMT/PET, the Driving Test, and the Written Exam.
- Upload a passport-size photo, signature, SSC certificate, Community Certificate (for BC/SC/ST candidates), and EWS/Non-Creamy Layer certificate (if applicable) while submitting the online application.
- The exact dates for submission of the Online Application Form will be notified separately through a Press Release, to be published on the official website shortly.
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SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- SLPRB reserves the right to notify modifications regarding any aspect of recruitment at any time during the process.
- By submitting the application, the candidate is construed to have read the notification and to abide by all its terms and conditions.
- Candidates belonging to Backward Classes must produce a Community Certificate and a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026; failure to produce it at PMT/PET Certificate Verification means the candidate will be considered under Open Category (OC), with no option to change category later.
- 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 (Group-I, Group-II, Group-III).
- EWS candidates (local to AP, gross annual family income below ₹8.00 lakh) must submit an EWS certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 by the concerned Tahsildar.
- Vacancies reserved for Special Categories (Ex-Servicemen) that remain unfilled for want of eligible candidates are added to the vacancies filled by direct recruitment.
- Admission at all stages of the recruitment process is purely provisional. Mere issue of an Admit Card/Hall Ticket does not imply that the candidature has been finally cleared - SLPRB verifies eligibility with reference to original documents only after the candidate finally qualifies.
- Relaxation in upper age limit and/or reservation to the 'BC-E group' is subject to pending litigation before the Hon'ble Courts, and is currently applicable only to Sl. No. 1 to 14 of the BC-E group as per the interim order dated 25.03.2010 in Civil Appeal No(s). 2628-2637 of 2010 of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.
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- Candidates holding a Heavy Transport Vehicle driving licence can also explore more Police & Fire Services Jobs and State Fire Department Recruitment 2026 across India. Applicants looking for openings across Andhra Pradesh can check more Andhra Pradesh Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those with an Intermediate qualification can also browse more 12th Pass Government Jobs and Driver Government Jobs matching their eligibility.
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026?
- There are 147 total vacancies - 144 under Direct Recruitment and 3 under Limited Recruitment (Backlog), distributed across 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Q4. What is the qualification required for SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026?
- As per the Corrigendum, candidates must have passed Intermediate (or equivalent) as on 01.07.2026, and must possess a valid Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years as on the date of notification.
Q5. What is the age limit for SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026?
- The age limit is 18–30 years as on 01.07.2026 for most candidates, and 18–32 years for eligible serving local Home Guards, with relaxation up to 5 years for EWS/BC/SC/ST candidates.
Q6. What is the application fee for SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026?
- The fee is ₹300 for OC (including EWS)/BC and Non-Local candidates, and ₹150 for SC/ST candidates who are local to Andhra Pradesh.
Q7. What is the selection process for SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026?
- Selection involves a Physical Measurement Test (PMT), a qualifying 1600m run (PET), a Driving Test (100 marks, qualifying, minimum 50 to pass), and a Final Written Examination (100 objective questions, 100 marks, 3 hours) which decides the final merit.
Q8. What is the salary for the Driver Operator post at SLPRB AP?
- The pay scale is ₹32,670–₹1,01,970 plus a Special Pay of ₹650, as per the Revised Pay Scale (RPS) 2022.
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