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Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB AP) has released the Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 notification for the State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department.
AP SLPRB Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh (SLPRB AP) |
| Department | State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department |
| Post | Driver Operator (Men) |
| Post Code | 43 |
| Total Vacancies | 147 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Gender | Only Men |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | slprb.ap.gov.in |
| Notification Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Application Dates | Will be notified separately |
AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 Notification
The Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB AP) has invited applications for the post of Driver Operator (Men) in the State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department.
The recruitment notification has been issued under Rc.No.94/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 dated 17 September 2026. Candidates will have to submit their applications through the official SLPRB website in online mode only.
The exact dates for submission of the online application form will be notified separately through a press release and published on the official SLPRB AP website.
AP SLPRB Driver Operator Vacancy 2026
A total of 147 vacancies have been notified for Post Code 43 under direct recruitment. The notification states that the number of vacancies is provisional and is liable to change.
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Driver Operator (Men) in State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department | 147 |
District-Wise Vacancies – Driver Operator Post Code 43
The notification provides the district-wise distribution of vacancies under Limited Recruitment (LR) and Direct Recruitment (DR).
| S.No. | District | LR | DR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Backlog Vacancies – Category Wise
| S.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 | |
- LR – Limited Recruitment: Backlog vacancies to be filled with local candidates of the respective revenue district only.
- DR – Direct Recruitment: The vacancies include vacancies of the special category of Ex-Servicemen.
AP SLPRB Driver Operator Eligibility 2026
Gender
For Post Code 43, only male candidates are eligible.
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must have passed SSC or an equivalent examination recognized by the State Government as on 1 July 2026.
- The candidate must possess a valid and clear Heavy Transport Driving Licence.
- The Heavy Transport Driving Licence must have been valid for a minimum period of two years as on the date of notification.
Age Limit
The age limit is calculated as on 1 July 2026.
| Candidate Category | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| Other Candidates | Minimum 18 years and maximum 30 years |
| Eligible AP Police Home Guards | Minimum 18 years and maximum 32 years |
For candidates other than the specified Home Guard category, the notification states that the candidate should have been born not earlier than 2 July 1996 and not later than 1 July 2008.
For eligible AP Police Home Guards, the candidate should have been born not earlier than 2 July 1994 and not later than 1 July 2008.
Age Relaxation
- Up to 5 years for candidates belonging to the EWS category.
- Up to 5 years for BC Non-Creamy Layer, SC and ST candidates.
- Length of regular service, limited to a maximum of 5 years, for eligible A.P. State Government employees as specified in the notification.
- Three years in addition to the length of service rendered in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Union.
- Three years in addition to the length of service rendered as a whole-time NCC Cadet Corps Instructor, subject to the prescribed minimum service.
- Up to three years for eligible retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department, subject to the conditions in the notification.
Medical Standards
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical standards for recruitment. The notification specifies the following eyesight requirements:
| Vision | Right Eye | Left Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Distant Vision | 6/6 | 6/6 |
| Near Vision | 0/5 | 0/5 |
Each eye must have a full field of vision. Colour blindness, squint or a morbid condition of the eye or eyelids is treated as a disqualification under the notification.
The notification advises candidates to get themselves examined by a Civil Surgeon before applying so that they can check whether they meet the prescribed physical and medical standards.
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Local candidates of Andhra Pradesh – OC including EWS and BC | ₹300 |
| Local candidates of Andhra Pradesh – SC/ST | ₹150 |
| Non-Local candidates of Andhra Pradesh | ₹300 |
How to Pay the Application Fee
- Visit the official SLPRB AP website.
- Pay the prescribed registration fee using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or another payment mode made available on the website.
- Provide the required details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, community and SSC Hall Ticket Number or equivalent details.
- After payment, return to the SLPRB website and complete the online application form.
- Press the required Submit option after completing the application.
Payment of the application fee alone does not complete the application. The notification states that if a candidate fails to press "Submit" in the online application form, the application will be rejected and the fee will not be refunded.
AP SLPRB Driver Operator Selection Process 2026
There is no Preliminary Written Test for the technical post of Driver Operator (Men).
The selection process consists of the following major stages:
- Certificate Verification
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Driving Test
- Final Written Examination – Technical Paper
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
| Physical Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 167.6 cm |
| Chest | Minimum 86.3 cm on full inspiration with minimum expansion of 5 cm |
Relaxed Physical Standards for Specified Aboriginal Scheduled Tribes
Candidates belonging to Aboriginal Scheduled Tribes in the specified Agency areas of Vizianagaram, Anakapalli, Polavaram, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Eluru and Parvathipuram Manyam districts are subject to the following standards:
- Height: Minimum 164 cm
- Chest: Minimum 83.8 cm with minimum expansion of 5 cm
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
1600 Metres Run
Candidates who qualify in the PMT must participate in the 1600 Metres Run (1 Mile Run).
The run is qualifying in nature and candidates must complete it within 10 minutes or less.
The notification states that the events will be conducted using electronic devices/equipment and the time will be recorded using the prescribed electronic timing system.
Spike shoes are not permitted during the Physical Efficiency Test.
Participation in all prescribed events is compulsory, including candidates belonging to special categories.
Driving Test – 100 Marks
Candidates who qualify in the PMT and PET will be required to appear for a Driving Test.
The Driving Test carries a maximum of 100 marks. Candidates must obtain at least 50 marks to qualify.
| S.No. | Driving Test Parameter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starting a Heavy Transport Vehicle from rest on the level, up-gradient and down-gradient | 10 |
| 2 | Gear changing up & down | 10 |
| 3 | Road sense, general driving, vehicle control in all traffic conditions, steering control, anticipation and judgment | 20 |
| 4 | Use of brakes, stopping, parking and reversing of vehicles | 10 |
| 5 | Following Road Police Signals / Traffic Signals | 10 |
| 6 | Minor repairs and attending to breakdown problems | 15 |
| 7 | Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Mechanism | 15 |
| 8 | Knowledge of preventive maintenance | 10 |
| Total | 100 | |
The marks obtained in the Driving Test will not be counted for preparation of final merit. The Driving Test is qualifying in nature.
Written Examination Pattern
Candidates who qualify in the PMT, PET and Driving Test will have to appear for the final written examination.
| Subject | Type | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Paper | Objective | 100 | 100 | 3 Hours |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC including EWS | 40% |
| BC | 35% |
| SC/ST | 30% |
Candidates who fail to secure the prescribed qualifying marks in the final written examination will be disqualified.
Written Exam Languages
The questions in the written examination will be objective in nature and will be set in:
- English
- Telugu
- Urdu
Candidates will answer the questions on an OMR answer sheet using a Blue or Black Ball Point Pen.
Driver Operator Written Exam Syllabus 2026
The Technical Paper consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks.
The syllabus includes:
- Maintenance Responsibility
- Driver's Daily Routine Duty
- Daily Maintenance
- Weekly Maintenance
- Periodical Maintenance
- Battery Maintenance
- Battery Specific Gravity
- Tyre Maintenance and Rotation
- Fuel System
- Ignition System
- Lighting System
- Brake System
- Clutch and Transmission System
- Fuel Accountability
- Dashboard Instruments
- Canopy and Seats
- Cleaning of Windscreen and Wipers
- Minor Repairs
- Fan Belt Replacement
- Attending Wheel Punctures
- Air Lock Removal
- BS-VI and Old Vehicles
- Motor Vehicles Act and Rules
- Traffic Signals
- First Aid Practice
- Safety Precautions
One mark will be awarded for each question when only the correct answer bubble is darkened. If no bubble is darkened, zero marks will be awarded for that question.
Final Selection / Merit
The final selection of candidates will be made strictly on the basis of relative merit obtained in the final written examination for 100 marks, among candidates who have qualified in the PMT, PET and Driving Test.
The Driving Test is qualifying in nature and its marks are not counted towards the final merit.
AP Driver Operator Salary 2026
Pay Scale: ₹32,670 – ₹1,01,970
Special Pay: ₹650/-
The notification states that the pay scale is as per Revised Pay Scale 2022.
Reservation Details
The recruitment follows the applicable reservation provisions, including EWS, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC and ST categories as specified in the notification and relevant Government orders.
The notification also provides for a special category reservation for eligible Ex-Servicemen. The quota specified for the special category is 2%.
Documents Required at PMT/PET
Eligible candidates attending the Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test must bring the required original documents along with one set of Xerox copies duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.
- Study Certificates from Classes 1 to 7, where applicable
- Residence Certificate, where applicable
- SSC / Matriculation Certificate
- Heavy Transport Driving Licence
- EWS Certificate, where applicable
- Latest Community Certificate
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, where applicable
- Certificates relating to eligible age relaxation
- Agency Area Residence Certificate, where applicable
- Home Guard Service Certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate, where applicable
- Other documents prescribed in the notification
Failure to produce the required documents at the PMT/PET stage may lead to rejection of candidature. The notification states that additional time will not be given for producing the required documents.
AP SLPRB Driver Operator Application Dates 2026
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | To be notified separately |
| Online Application Last Date | To be notified separately |
| PMT/PET Date | Will be announced by SLPRB AP |
| Driving Test | Will be announced by SLPRB AP |
| Written Examination | Will be announced by SLPRB AP |
Candidates should not rely on unofficial dates circulating on social media. The exact online application dates will be notified separately through SLPRB AP.
How to Apply for AP SLPRB Driver Operator Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official SLPRB AP website.
- Look for the Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 notification/application link.
- Read the complete notification and verify eligibility.
- Pay the applicable registration fee.
- Enter the required personal, educational and other details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Preview the application carefully.
- Submit the online application form.
- Save and print/download the submitted application for future reference.
Official SLPRB AP Website
Candidates should use the official website for application dates, notifications, PMT/PET schedule, Driving Test details, written examination updates and other recruitment information.
Visit Official SLPRB AP WebsiteImportant Points Candidates Should Remember
- Only men are eligible for Post Code 43.
- A valid Heavy Transport Driving Licence with the prescribed two-year validity is mandatory.
- There is no Preliminary Written Test.
- PMT and PET qualification is required before proceeding to the Driving Test.
- The 1600-metre run must be completed within 10 minutes.
- The Driving Test is for 100 marks and candidates must secure at least 50 marks to qualify.
- Driving Test marks are not counted for final merit.
- The final merit is based on the final Technical Written Examination among candidates who qualify the earlier stages.
- Candidates must carefully verify their eligibility before submitting the application.
- The exact application dates will be announced separately.
AP SLPRB Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
1. How many Driver Operator vacancies are available?
A total of 147 vacancies are notified under Post Code 43 for Driver Operator (Men) in the State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department.
2. Who can apply for Driver Operator Post Code 43?
Only male candidates who satisfy all prescribed educational, age, driving licence, physical and other eligibility conditions can apply.
3. What is the educational qualification?
Candidates must have passed SSC or an equivalent qualification recognized by the State Government.
4. Is a Heavy Transport Driving Licence required?
Yes. Candidates must possess a correct and clear Heavy Transport Driving Licence which has been valid for at least two years as on the date of notification.
5. What is the age limit?
For general candidates, the prescribed age is 18 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026. Eligible AP Police Home Guards have an upper age limit of 32 years subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
6. Is there a Preliminary Written Test?
No. The notification states that there will be no Preliminary Written Test for the technical Driver Operator post.
7. What is the Physical Test?
Candidates must qualify the Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test. The PET includes a 1600-metre run to be completed within 10 minutes or less.
8. What is the Driving Test qualifying mark?
The Driving Test carries 100 marks. Candidates must obtain at least 50 marks to qualify.
9. Are Driving Test marks counted in final merit?
No. The Driving Test is qualifying in nature and its marks are not counted for preparation of final merit.
10. What is the written examination pattern?
The final written examination consists of one objective-type Technical Paper containing 100 questions for 100 marks with a duration of three hours.
11. What is the application fee?
Local AP OC/EWS/BC candidates and non-local candidates have to pay ₹300. Local AP SC/ST candidates have to pay ₹150.
12. When will applications start?
The exact online application dates have not been specified in the notification. SLPRB AP will announce them separately through a press release and on its official website.
Conclusion
The AP SLPRB Driver Operator Recruitment 2026 notification offers 147 vacancies under Post Code 43 in the State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department.
Candidates interested in the recruitment should first check the prescribed age, SSC qualification, Heavy Transport Driving Licence, physical and medical requirements. The selection process includes PMT, PET, Driving Test and a final Technical Written Examination.
Since the exact application dates are yet to be announced, eligible candidates should regularly check the official SLPRB AP website for the application schedule and subsequent recruitment updates.
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