This extension provides additional time for employees and departments to complete the pending e-Service Register work. The government has also extended the deadline for recording future live service events through the respective e-SR modules and screens up to December 1, 2026.

Important Dates at a Glance

  • Memo Date: October 29, 2026
  • Memo Number: 1154688, FIN01-HR/71/2020-HR-IV
  • e-SR Completion and Updation Deadline: November 30, 2026
  • Recording Future Live Service Events: Up to December 1, 2026
  • Department: Finance (HR-IV, FR&LR) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

AP Government e-SR Deadline Extension 2026

The Finance (HR-IV, FR&LR) Department issued the circular memo on October 29, 2026, concerning the extension of time for completing and updating Employee Service Records.

The memo refers to the earlier Government Order and circular instructions concerning the rollout of the enhanced e-SR application, entry of Physical Service Register details, verification, and mandatory recording of future service events through the relevant e-SR modules and screens.

After examining the matter, the government decided to provide additional time for employees and departments to complete the required processes.

Why Was the e-SR Deadline Extended?

The memo explains that the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat Association brought several difficulties faced by employees to the government's attention.

The issues mentioned in the memo include:

  • Technical difficulties while uploading and updating service particulars.
  • Server-related problems.
  • OTP authentication failures.
  • Other technical issues in the e-SR application.
  • Difficulty obtaining copies of relevant service records, certificates, and supporting documents.
  • Personal circumstances affecting the timely completion of the process.
  • Election-related duties and allocation of Presidential Order responsibilities affecting some employees.

Considering these difficulties, a request was made to extend the deadline by one month. The government examined the matter and issued the extension instructions.

What Are the New e-SR Deadlines?

The circular memo specifies two important deadlines. Employees should understand the difference between them.

Activity Deadline
Completion of related processes in e-SRs, including pending service record work November 30, 2026
Mandatory recording of future live service events through the respective e-SR modules/screens December 1, 2026

Important: These dates relate to different instructions in the memo. Employees should follow the applicable deadline for their particular e-SR activity.

Instructions to AP Government Employees

All employees and departments are instructed to complete the related e-SR processes on or before November 30, 2026.

Employees who have not yet completed their service record verification or updation should use the extended period to resolve pending issues and complete the required work.

Employees should take the following practical steps:

  1. Check whether their e-SR details have been entered and updated correctly.
  2. Verify the service particulars recorded in the electronic service register.
  3. Keep relevant service records, certificates, and supporting documents ready.
  4. Contact the appropriate departmental authorities if technical problems or OTP authentication issues continue.
  5. Complete the applicable e-SR processes within the prescribed deadline.
  6. Ensure that future live service events are recorded through the relevant e-SR modules/screens as instructed.

The above checklist is intended to help employees prepare for completion. The specific procedure applicable to each employee should be followed according to departmental instructions.

Official Memo Details

  • Government: Government of Andhra Pradesh
  • Department: Finance (HR-IV, FR&LR) Department
  • Circular Memo No.: 1154688, FIN01-HR/71/2020-HR-IV
  • Date: October 29, 2026
  • Subject: Fundamental Rules – Extension of Time for Completion/Updating of Employee Service Records (ESR) – Further Extension – Instructions Issued
  • Authority: Vadarevu Vinay Chand, I.A.S., Secretary to Government

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date for completing AP employee e-SR work?

According to the circular memo dated October 29, 2026, the deadline for completing the related e-SR processes is November 30, 2026.

2. What is the deadline for recording future live service events?

The memo extends the date for mandatory recording of future live service events through the relevant e-SR modules/screens up to December 1, 2026.

3. Why did the government extend the deadline?

The memo refers to server-related problems, OTP authentication failures, other technical difficulties, delays in obtaining supporting documents, personal circumstances, and certain election-related responsibilities.

4. Who should complete the e-SR process?

The memo instructs all employees and departments to complete the related e-SR processes within the prescribed deadline.

5. What should employees do if they face technical problems?

Employees should contact the appropriate departmental authorities or designated technical support channels and follow the applicable official instructions to resolve the issue.

Conclusion

The Andhra Pradesh Government has extended the deadline for completing and updating Employee Service Records to November 30, 2026, through Circular Memo No. 1154688, dated October 29, 2026. The deadline for recording future live service events through the respective e-SR modules/screens has been extended to December 1, 2026.

Employees and departments should check their pending work and complete the applicable processes within the specified time limits. They should also refer to the official circular memo and departmental instructions for confirmation of the requirements applicable to them.

Source: Government of Andhra Pradesh, Finance (HR-IV, FR&LR) Department, Circular Memo No. 1154688, dated October 29, 2026.

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Disclaimer: This article summarizes the information contained in the government circular memo for general informational purposes. Employees should refer to the official memo and applicable departmental instructions for authoritative guidance.