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AP Police 8th IR Bn Chittoor Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 37 Record Asst, Cook, Sweeper & Other Posts

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Sep. 7, 2026
Record AssistantOffice SubordinateSweeperScavengerCook (Male Only)Dhobi
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
37 Posts
Pay Scale
₹15,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
18 to 42 Years (Up to 47 Years for SC/ST/BC/EWS)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 6, 2026

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Starts

Sep 6, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window6 – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Educational & Trade Qualifications:
Record Assistant (1 Post): Passed 10th Class (SSC) or equivalent; practical knowledge of MS Office and computer applications.
Office Subordinate (1 Post): Passed 7th Class.
Cook (Male Only - 14 Posts): Able to read and write Telugu/Urdu/English/Hindi with professional skills in cooking standard and military-style multi-cuisine meals and ration management.
Dhobi (5 Posts): Able to read and write with practical skills in washing, stain removal, ironing, and laundry equipment handling.
Barber (4 Posts): Able to read and write with practical skills in uniform hair cutting, beard shaving, and salon hygiene.
Sweeper (9 Posts) & Scavenger (3 Posts): Able to read and write Telugu/Urdu/English/Hindi with practical aptitude for sanitation and waste disposal.
Local Status: Candidates studied from Class IV to X in erstwhile Chittoor district will be considered as Local Candidates.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Between 18 and 42 years of age as on 01.07.2026. Upper age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates (up to 47 years).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Offline Application Submission with Gazetted Attested Enclosures (by 15.09.2026, 5:00 PM)

OfflineQualifying Only

Written Examination / Trade Skill Test / Read & Write Test (as applicable per post)

OfflineMerit Scored

Interview & Document Verification before District Selection Committee (1:5 Ratio)

OfflineMerit Scored

The selection process comprises:
1. Application & Scrutiny: Hard copy applications with Gazetted Officer-attested certificates must be submitted by 15.09.2026 (5:00 PM) at 8th IR Bn APSP, Iruvaram, Chittoor.
2. Testing (100 Marks):
  • Record Assistant: Written Test (55 marks) + Computer Practical (20 marks) + Interview (25 marks).
  • Office Subordinate: Written Test (75 marks) + Interview (25 marks).
  • Cook, Dhobi, Barber: Read & Write Test (15 marks) + Skill Test (60 marks) + Interview (25 marks).
  • Sweeper, Scavenger: Read & Write Test (20 marks) + Interview (80 marks).
3. Final Merit: Prepared based on total aggregate score out of 100 marks.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 1

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 2

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 3

Total Duration

45 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 4

Total Duration

15 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Support services and garrison maintenance at the 8th India Reserve (IR) Battalion, Andhra Pradesh Special Police (APSP) base camp, C/o District Police Training Centre, Iruvaram, Chittoor District. Record Assistant & Office Subordinate handle administrative office files, dispatch logs, and computer entries. Cooks, Dhobis, and Barbers provide essential daily sustenance and grooming for armed personnel; notably, Cooks and Barbers are required to deploy across Andhra Pradesh alongside mobile battalion companies during bandobast, law & order, and election duties. Sweepers and Scavengers maintain sanitation across camp barracks, washrooms, and grounds. 24x7 emergency call duty applies.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely on an outsourcing basis governed by AP State Government outsourcing employee rules (APCOS) under G.O.Ms.No. 120. Appointments do not confer any right to regular absorption or preferential permanent employment. Paid maternity leave of 180 days is admissible for married women employees (first two deliveries) with statutory EPF/ESI benefits.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Outsourced support service; no statutory promotional ladder. However, provides steady government-linked monthly income (₹15,000/-) with EPF and ESI coverage under District Selection Committee oversight.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Offline Deadline: Application form must be downloaded from https://chittoor.ap.gov.in/ and submitted in person or by post to the Commandant, 8th IR Bn, APSP, Iruvaram, Chittoor - 517128 on or before 15.09.2026 (5:00 PM).
  • Local Candidate Jurisdiction: Restricted to erstwhile Chittoor district based on Class IV to X study certificates as per the Presidential Order; candidates from other districts will be treated as Non-Local.
  • Attestation Mandate: All enclosed documents (educational marks memos, caste/EWS certificate, study certificates, Aadhaar, and experience) must be duly attested by a Gazetted Officer; unattested or missing documents will result in summary rejection.
  • Mobile Deployment Requirement: Candidates applying for Cook and Barber positions must be willing to travel and deploy across various districts of Andhra Pradesh with moving battalion companies.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Record Assistant1 (Open Competition)
  • Office Subordinate1 (Open Competition)
  • Sweepers9
  • Scavengers3
  • Cooks (Male Only)14
  • Dhobis5
  • Barbers4
Total Vacancies37 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly remuneration of ₹15,000/- per month under AP State Government Outsourcing Rules (APCOS).

Consolidated remuneration of ₹15,000/- per month across all categories on outsourcing basis under APCOS / G.O.Ms.No. 120. Entitled to statutory EPF, ESI, and 180 days paid maternity leave for eligible women employees.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is payable for applying to these outsourcing posts.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

A total of 37 posts are advertised on an outsourcing basis under APCOS: Record Assistant (1 Post), Office Subordinate (1 Post), Sweeper (9 Posts), Scavenger (3 Posts), Cook (Male only - 14 Posts), Dhobi (5 Posts), and Barber (4 Posts).

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