SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Overview
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
Source
Vacancy/Update Name: SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Overview | Notification No.: Rc.No.94/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 | Official Notification/PDF: https://slprb.ap.gov.in/2026_PDFS/DRIVER%20OPERATOR%20%20in%20Fire%20Services-%20Notification-%202026.pdf
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri |
| Notification Number | Rc.No.94/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026, dated 17.09.2026 (Corrigendum dated 18.09.2026) |
| Post | Driver Operator (Men), State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department |
| Post Code | 43 |
| Total Vacancies | 147 (144 Direct Recruitment + 3 Limited Recruitment/Backlog) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via https://slprb.ap.gov.in |
| Application Fee | ₹300 (OC/EWS/BC and Non-Local candidates); ₹150 (SC/ST, Local to AP) |
| Online Application Dates | To be notified separately through a Press Release |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01.07.2026 |
| Selection Process | Physical Measurement Test (PMT) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Driving Test → Final Written Examination |
| Pay Scale | ₹32,670 – ₹1,01,970 plus Special Pay of ₹650 (RPS 2022) |
| Official Website | https://slprb.ap.gov.in |
यह भर्ती 147 ड्राइवर ऑपरेटर पदों के लिए है, जो आंध्र प्रदेश के 26 जिलों में फैले हैं। आवेदन ऑनलाइन ही होंगे और चयन में शारीरिक माप, शारीरिक दक्षता, ड्राइविंग टेस्ट और अंतिम लिखित परीक्षा शामिल होगी। उम्र सीमा और योग्यता की सख्ती से जांच की जाएगी।
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17.09.2026 |
| Corrigendum Date (Educational Qualification Clarified) | 18.09.2026 |
| Online Application Dates | To be notified separately through a Press Release on the official website |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01.07.2026 |
| PMT/PET, Driving Test & Written Exam Schedule | To be intimated via Hall Ticket, after online registration |
आवेदन की तारीखें अभी घोषित नहीं हुई हैं, लेकिन नोटिफिकेशन और शैक्षिक योग्यता सुधार तिथियाँ सुनिश्चित हैं। उम्र की गणना 1 जुलाई 2026 को की जाएगी। परीक्षा और शारीरिक परीक्षण के लिए हॉल टिकट के माध्यम से सूचना दी जाएगी।
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.
| Sl. No. | District | LR (Backlog) | DR (Direct Recruitment) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srikakulam | 01 | 08 |
| 2 | Vizianagaram | – | 07 |
| 3 | Parvathipuram Manyam | – | 03 |
| 4 | Visakhapatnam City | 01 | 07 |
| 5 | Anakapalli | – | 02 |
| 6 | Alluri Sitharama Raju | – | 01 |
| 7 | East Godavari (RJY) | – | 08 |
| 8 | Kakinada | – | 06 |
| 9 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema | – | 03 |
| 10 | West Godavari | – | 02 |
| 11 | Eluru | – | 02 |
| 12 | NTR City | – | 09 |
| 13 | Krishna | – | 13 |
| 14 | Guntur | – | 05 |
| 15 | Palnadu | – | 06 |
| 16 | Bapatla | – | 04 |
| 17 | Prakasam | – | 08 |
| 18 | Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore | – | 10 |
| 19 | Tirupati | – | 10 |
| 20 | Chittoor | – | 05 |
| 21 | Annamayya | – | 01 |
| 22 | YSR Kadapa | 01 | 04 |
| 23 | Nandyal | – | 07 |
| 24 | Ananthapuramu | – | 05 |
| 25 | Kurnool | – | 03 |
| 26 | Sri Sathya Sai | – | 08 |
| Total | 03 | 147 | |
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)
| Sl. No. | District | BC-C | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srikakulam | – | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Visakhapatnam City | – | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Y.S.R. Kadapa | 1 | – | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
The number of vacancies indicated is only provisional and liable to change without notice.
147 पदों में से 3 पद केवल संबंधित जिले के स्थानीय उम्मीदवारों के लिए आरक्षित हैं। बाकी सीधे भर्ती के लिए हैं, जिनमें पूर्व सैनिकों के लिए भी आरक्षण है। पदों की संख्या बदली जा सकती है, इसलिए अपडेट पर ध्यान देना जरूरी है।
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.
Medical Standards
| Parameter | Right Eye | Left Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Distant Vision | 6/6 | 6/6 |
| Near Vision (Snellen) | 0/5 | 0/5 |
Each eye must have a full field of vision. Colour blindness, squint, or any morbid condition of the eye/lids is a disqualification. Candidates must possess sound health, free from bodily defects. 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 for this post. Candidates are advised to have themselves examined by a Civil Surgeon before applying to confirm they meet the prescribed physical and medical standards.
इस पद के लिए केवल पुरुष उम्मीदवार ही आवेदन कर सकते हैं। न्यूनतम शैक्षिक योग्यता इंटरमीडिएट या समकक्ष है, और कम से कम 2 वर्षों का वैध भारी वाहन ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस जरूरी है। स्वास्थ्य और दृष्टि मानक भी कड़े हैं, जैसे हर आंख की दृष्टि 6/6 होनी चाहिए और किसी भी प्रकार की रंग अंधता या आंख की बीमारी अस्वीकार है।
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Serving local Home Guards in AP Police Dept. with ≥360 days’ service in the preceding 2 years, continuing in service as on notification date | 18 to 32 years |
| All other candidates | 18 to 30 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Up to 5 years |
| Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST | Up to 5 years |
| AP State Government employees | Length of regular service, up to a maximum of 5 years (employees of APTRANSCO, Discoms, APGENCO, Corporations, Municipalities, Local Bodies are NOT entitled) |
| Army/Naval/Air Force personnel | 3 years, in addition to length of service rendered |
| Whole-time NCC Cadet Corps Instructors (min. 6 months’ service) | 3 years, in addition to length of service rendered |
| Retrenched temporary employees, State Census Dept. (min. 6 months’ service in 1991) | Up to 3 years |
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.
आयु सीमा सामान्य उम्मीदवारों के लिए 18 से 30 वर्ष है, जबकि सेवा में सक्रिय स्थानीय होम गार्ड्स के लिए 32 वर्ष तक की छूट है। आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर वर्ग, पिछड़े वर्ग, अनुसूचित जाति/जनजाति और अन्य विशेष श्रेणियों को 3 से 5 वर्ष तक की आयु में छूट मिलती है। केवल एसएससी प्रमाणपत्र में दर्ज जन्मतिथि मान्य होगी।
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OC (including EWS) and BC, Local to Andhra Pradesh | ₹300 |
| SC and ST, Local to Andhra Pradesh | ₹150 |
| Non-Local to Andhra Pradesh (treated as OC) | ₹300 |
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.
आवेदन शुल्क सामान्य, आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर, और पिछड़े वर्ग के लिए ₹300 है, जबकि अनुसूचित जाति और जनजाति (स्थानीय) के लिए ₹150 निर्धारित है। भुगतान ऑनलाइन किया जाएगा और आवेदन पूरा करने के लिए ‘Submit’ बटन दबाना अनिवार्य है, नहीं तो आवेदन निरस्त हो सकता है।
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)
| Parameter | General Candidates | Aboriginal ST (Agency Areas)* |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Not less than 167.6 cm | Not less than 164 cm |
| Chest (with min. 5 cm expansion) | Not less than 86.3 cm | Not less than 83.8 cm |
*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.
3. Driving Test (100 Marks, Qualifying)
| Sl. No. | Subject | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starting a Heavy Transport Vehicle from rest on level, up-gradient and down-gradient | 10 |
| 2 | Gear changing up & down | 10 |
| 3 | Road sense, general driving, control of the vehicle in all traffic conditions & steering control, anticipation & judgment | 20 |
| 4 | Use of brakes, stopping, parking, reversing of vehicles | 10 |
| 5 | Following Road Police Signals/Traffic Signals | 10 |
| 6 | Carrying out minor repairs & attending to breakdown problems | 15 |
| 7 | Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Mechanism | 15 |
| 8 | Knowledge of preventive maintenance | 10 |
| Total | 100 | |
Candidates must qualify with a minimum of 50 marks out of 100. Marks secured in the Driving Test are NOT counted towards final merit – this test is qualifying in nature only.
4. Final Written Examination (Technical Paper)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Paper (Objective type) | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
Only candidates who qualify PMT, PET, and the Driving Test are eligible to appear for the Written Examination, which decides the final merit. The syllabus is given in Annexure I of the official notification.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Written Examination)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC (including EWS) | 40% |
| BC | 35% |
| SC/ST | 30% |
Ex-Servicemen candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks applicable to their respective communal category. Candidates failing to secure qualifying marks are disqualified.
चयन प्रक्रिया में कोई प्रारंभिक लिखित परीक्षा नहीं है। पहले शारीरिक माप और दक्षता टेस्ट होते हैं, फिर ड्राइविंग टेस्ट (50 अंक मानक पासिंग) होता है जो केवल योग्यता के लिए है। अंतिम में 100 प्रश्नों की तकनीकी लिखित परीक्षा होती है, जिसमें न्यूनतम 30 से 40% अंक कट-ऑफ हैं। केवल सफल उम्मीदवार अंतिम मेरिट में शामिल होंगे।
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Post | Scale of Pay (RPS 2022) |
|---|---|
| Driver Operator (Men) | ₹32,670 – ₹1,01,970, plus Special Pay of ₹650 |
ड्राइवर ऑपरेटर पद की वेतन सीमा ₹32,670 से लेकर ₹1,01,970 तक है, साथ में ₹650 का विशेष भत्ता भी मिलेगा। यह वेतन आंध्र प्रदेश सरकार के नवीनतम वेतनमान के अनुसार है।
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.
आवेदन के लिए सबसे पहले SLPRB की वेबसाइट पर जाकर फीस का भुगतान करना होगा, फिर आवेदन फॉर्म भरकर ‘Submit’ करना आवश्यक है। आवेदन के साथ जरूरी दस्तावेज जैसे फोटो, हस्ताक्षर, एसएससी सर्टिफिकेट, और जाति/आर्थिक स्थिति प्रमाणपत्र अपलोड करना होगा। परीक्षा के समय और स्थान की जानकारी बाद में वेबसाइट पर जारी होगी।
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.
आवेदन करने वाले उम्मीदवारों को सभी नियमों और शर्तों का पालन करना होगा। पिछड़े वर्ग के उम्मीदवारों को अपनी जाति और गैर-क्रिमी लेयर प्रमाणपत्र साथ लाना होगा, अन्यथा उन्हें सामान्य वर्ग में माना जाएगा। एडमिट कार्ड मिलने का मतलब अंतिम योग्यता नहीं है, असली दस्तावेज जांच के बाद ही अंतिम चयन होगा।
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
आवेदन, आधिकारिक सूचना, और वेबसाइट के लिए ये लिंक उम्मीदवारों के लिए सीधे और भरोसेमंद स्रोत हैं, जहाँ से वे पूरी जानकारी और आवेदन प्रक्रिया कर सकते हैं।
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026?
It is a notification (Rc.No.94/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026) by the State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh, for recruiting 147 Driver Operator (Men) posts in the State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department, with a Corrigendum dated 18.09.2026 clarifying the minimum educational qualification.
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.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026?
The exact dates for online application submission will be notified separately through a Press Release on the official SLPRB website.
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.
Q9. How can I apply online for SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must pay the registration fee on https://slprb.ap.gov.in, then submit the online application form, upload the required documents, and regularly check the website for PMT/PET, Driving Test, and Written Exam schedules once dates are announced.
Q10. What are the minimum qualifying marks in the SLPRB AP Driver Operator written examination?
The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for OC (including EWS), 35% for BC, and 30% for SC/ST candidates.
इन सामान्य प्रश्नों से उम्मीदवारों को भर्ती की मुख्य बातें जैसे पद संख्या, योग्यता, आयु सीमा, शुल्क, चयन प्रक्रिया और वेतन की स्पष्ट समझ मिलती है। यह उनकी तैयारी और आवेदन की योजना बनाने में मदद करता है।
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