- The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh (SLPRB AP) has announced 147 vacancies for the post of Driver Operator (Men) in the State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department.
- Vacancies are distributed across 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh, including both Direct Recruitment (144) and Limited Recruitment/Backlog (3) categories.
- This recruitment drive is for only men applicants.
- The recruitment is governed by Notification Rc.No.94/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 and a Corrigendum dated 18.09.2026 clarifying educational qualifications.
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🎓 12th Pass (Intermediate)
Driver Operator (Men) Recruitment 2026 in Andhra Pradesh Fire Services
State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh (SLPRB AP)
Total Vacancies
147
Job Location
All 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh (posting locations)
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh (SLPRB AP) (SLPRB AP) |
| Job Category | Police |
| Eligibility Qualification | 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass) |
| Number of Vacancies | 147 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹32,670 - ₹101,970 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 30 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | male |
| Application Fee | • OC (including EWS), BC, and Non-Local candidates: ₹300 • SC/ST candidates (local to Andhra Pradesh): ₹150 |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Gender: Only men are eligible for this post.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed Intermediate (or equivalent) as on 01.07.2026.
- Driving Licence: Must possess a valid Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years as on the date of notification.
- Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
• General candidates: 18–30 years
• Serving local Home Guards in AP Police Department with ≥360 days' service in the preceding 2 years: 18–32 years
- Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for EWS, BC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, and ST categories.
- Medical Standards: Must meet specific vision, physical health, and bodily defect criteria (e.g., no color blindness, squint, or abnormal psychological behavior).
- Local Candidates: Limited Recruitment/Backlog vacancies are filled only with local candidates of the respective revenue district.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed Intermediate (or equivalent) as on 01.07.2026.
- Driving Licence: Must possess a valid Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years as on the date of notification.
- Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
• General candidates: 18–30 years
• Serving local Home Guards in AP Police Department with ≥360 days' service in the preceding 2 years: 18–32 years
- Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for EWS, BC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, and ST categories.
- Medical Standards: Must meet specific vision, physical health, and bodily defect criteria (e.g., no color blindness, squint, or abnormal psychological behavior).
- Local Candidates: Limited Recruitment/Backlog vacancies are filled only with local candidates of the respective revenue district.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
• General candidates: Height ≥ 167.6 cm, Chest (with 5 cm expansion) ≥ 86.3 cm
• Aboriginal ST (Agency Areas): Height ≥ 164 cm, Chest ≥ 83.8 cm
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 1600-meter run (1 mile) to be completed in ≤10 minutes (qualifying in nature).
- Driving Test (100 Marks, Qualifying)
• Tests include starting vehicles, gear changing, road sense, braking, parking, minor repairs, and knowledge of vehicle mechanisms.
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50 out of 100 (marks not counted towards final merit).
- Final Written Examination (Technical Paper)
• Objective-type questions (100 questions, 100 marks, 3 hours duration).
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC, 30% for SC/ST
• Decides final merit ranking.
• General candidates: Height ≥ 167.6 cm, Chest (with 5 cm expansion) ≥ 86.3 cm
• Aboriginal ST (Agency Areas): Height ≥ 164 cm, Chest ≥ 83.8 cm
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 1600-meter run (1 mile) to be completed in ≤10 minutes (qualifying in nature).
- Driving Test (100 Marks, Qualifying)
• Tests include starting vehicles, gear changing, road sense, braking, parking, minor repairs, and knowledge of vehicle mechanisms.
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50 out of 100 (marks not counted towards final merit).
- Final Written Examination (Technical Paper)
• Objective-type questions (100 questions, 100 marks, 3 hours duration).
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC, 30% for SC/ST
• Decides final merit ranking.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
📂 Required Documents
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- SSC/Intermediate certificate (or equivalent)
- Community Certificate (for BC/SC/ST candidates)
- EWS/Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
- Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving Licence (valid for ≥2 years)
- Age proof (SSC/Matriculation certificate only)
- Civil Surgeon’s medical certificate (recommended for PMT/PET eligibility)
- Signature
- SSC/Intermediate certificate (or equivalent)
- Community Certificate (for BC/SC/ST candidates)
- EWS/Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
- Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving Licence (valid for ≥2 years)
- Age proof (SSC/Matriculation certificate only)
- Civil Surgeon’s medical certificate (recommended for PMT/PET eligibility)
💳 Application Fee Details
• OC (including EWS), BC, and Non-Local candidates: ₹300
• SC/ST candidates (local to Andhra Pradesh): ₹150
• SC/ST candidates (local to Andhra Pradesh): ₹150
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Driver Operator (Men) post in Andhra Pradesh Fire Services?
There are a total of 147 vacancies for the Driver Operator (Men) post, including 144 Direct Recruitment and 3 Limited Recruitment/Backlog vacancies.
Q.
What is the minimum educational qualification required for the Driver Operator (Men) post?
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (or equivalent) as on 01.07.2026, along with a valid Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years as on the date of notification.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Driver Operator (Men) post?
The age limit is 18–30 years as on 01.07.2026 for general candidates, and 18–32 years for eligible serving local Home Guards in the AP Police Department with ≥360 days' service in the preceding 2 years.
Q.
What is the application fee for the Driver Operator (Men) recruitment?
The application fee is ₹300 for OC (including EWS), BC, and Non-Local candidates, and ₹150 for SC/ST candidates who are local to Andhra Pradesh.
Q.
What is the selection process for the Driver Operator (Men) post?
The selection process includes a Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), a Driving Test (qualifying), and a Final Written Examination (technical paper) which decides the final merit.