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Andhra Pradesh Election Duty Remuneration 2026: The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued important orders revising the remuneration and honorarium payable to personnel deployed for the 2nd Ordinary Elections to Rural Local Bodies, 2026. The revised rates apply to various election-related duties, including training classes, polling station duties and counting duties.
The Government issued G.O.Rt.No.1086, dated 03 November 2026, through the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (Elections & Rules) Department. The order also revises the rates for packed lunches and light refreshments provided to personnel deployed at polling stations and counting centres.
Teachers and other government employees appointed for election duties can check the category-wise existing and revised remuneration details below.
AP Election Duty Remuneration 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Government | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Department | Panchayat Raj and Rural Development |
| GO Number | G.O.Rt.No.1086 |
| GO Date | 03-11-2026 |
| Subject | Revision of Election Duty Remuneration and Honorarium |
| Election | 2nd Ordinary Elections to Rural Local Bodies, 2026 |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
Category-Wise Revised Election Duty Remuneration 2026
As per the latest government order, the following revised remuneration rates have been prescribed for different categories of personnel engaged in election-related duties.
| S.No. | Category | Existing Rate | Revised Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zonal Officer / Route Officer / Sectoral Officer | ₹1,500 Lump Sum | ₹1,500 Lump Sum |
| 2 | Returning Officer (R.O.) Stage-I | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 3 | Assistant Returning Officer (A.R.O.) Stage-I | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 4 | Returning Officer (R.O.) Stage-II | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 5 | Presiding Officer / Counting Supervisor | ₹350 Per Day | ₹500 Per Day or ₹2,000 Lump Sum |
| 6 | Polling Officer | ₹250 Per Day | ₹400 Per Day or ₹1,600 Lump Sum |
| 7 | Counting Assistant | ₹250 Per Day | ₹450 Per Day or ₹1,350 Lump Sum |
| 8 | Office Subordinates (Class IV) | ₹200 Per Day | ₹350 Per Day or ₹1,400 Lump Sum |
| 9 | Packed Lunch and Light Refreshments | ₹150 Per Head Per Day | ₹500 Per Day or Part Thereof |
| 10 | Micro Observers | ₹1,000 Lump Sum | ₹2,000 Lump Sum |
| 11 | Static Surveillance Team / Flying Squads | Class I/II: ₹1,200 Lump Sum; Class III: ₹1,000 Lump Sum | Class I/II: ₹3,000 Lump Sum; Class III: ₹2,000 Lump Sum |
Revised Remuneration for Presiding Officers and Counting Supervisors
The remuneration for Presiding Officers and Counting Supervisors has been revised from ₹350 per day to ₹500 per day or ₹2,000 as a lump sum, as specified in the government order.
This is an important revision for personnel assigned to presiding and counting responsibilities during the rural local body elections.
Polling Officers – New Honorarium Details
The remuneration payable to Polling Officers has been increased from ₹250 per day to ₹400 per day or ₹1,600 as a lump sum.
Polling Officers are responsible for assisting the Presiding Officer and carrying out polling-related responsibilities at polling stations.
Counting Assistants – Revised Remuneration
The existing remuneration for Counting Assistants was ₹250 per day. Under the revised orders, the rate has been increased to ₹450 per day or ₹1,350 as a lump sum.
Office Subordinates – Revised Election Duty Payment
The remuneration for Office Subordinates (Class IV employees) has been revised from ₹200 per day to ₹350 per day or ₹1,400 as a lump sum.
Micro Observers – Revised Honorarium
The honorarium payable to Micro Observers has been increased from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 as a lump sum.
Static Surveillance Teams and Flying Squads
The Government has also revised the remuneration for personnel working in Static Surveillance Teams and Flying Squads.
- Class I / II: Increased from ₹1,200 to ₹3,000 lump sum.
- Class III: Increased from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 lump sum.
Packed Lunch and Light Refreshments – Revised Rates
One of the important changes in the latest GO concerns the amount provided towards packed lunches and light refreshments for personnel deployed at polling stations and counting centres.
- Existing rate: ₹150 per head per day.
- Revised rate: ₹500 per day or part thereof.
This revision applies to the packed lunch and light refreshments provision mentioned in the government order.
Important Conditions Mentioned in the GO
The Government has clarified that the above orders are subject to the availability of budget provision and reconciliation of expenditure estimates during the financial year 2026-27.
The Secretary, Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission, Vijayawada, and the State Election Authority and Commissioner, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Andhra Pradesh, have been instructed to take necessary action accordingly.
Who Will Benefit from These Revised Rates?
The revised rates cover the categories of personnel specifically listed in G.O.Rt.No.1086, including:
- Presiding Officers
- Polling Officers
- Counting Supervisors
- Counting Assistants
- Returning Officers
- Assistant Returning Officers
- Zonal Officers
- Route Officers
- Sectoral Officers
- Micro Observers
- Static Surveillance Team Personnel
- Flying Squad Personnel
- Office Subordinates (Class IV)
Download AP Election Duty Remuneration GO 2026 PDF
Employees and election officials can refer to the original Government Order for complete details of the revised remuneration and honorarium.
GO Number: G.O.Rt.No.1086
Date: 03 November 2026
Department: Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (Elections & Rules) Department
Original GO PDF: Refer to the attached official government order.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the latest GO number regarding AP Election Duty Remuneration 2026?
The Government of Andhra Pradesh issued G.O.Rt.No.1086 on 03 November 2026.
2. What is the revised remuneration for Presiding Officers?
The revised rate is ₹500 per day or ₹2,000 as a lump sum.
3. What is the revised payment for Polling Officers?
Polling Officers are eligible for ₹400 per day or ₹1,600 as a lump sum under the revised rates.
4. What is the revised honorarium for Counting Assistants?
The revised rate is ₹450 per day or ₹1,350 as a lump sum.
5. What is the revised honorarium for Micro Observers?
Micro Observers are entitled to ₹2,000 as a lump sum.
6. What is the revised amount for packed lunches and refreshments?
The revised rate is ₹500 per day or part thereof for packed lunches and light refreshments for personnel deployed at polling stations and counting centres.
7. Are the revised rates applicable to all government employees?
No. The GO specifies rates for the categories of personnel deployed on election-related duties mentioned in the order.
8. When was the government order issued?
The order was issued on 03 November 2026.
Conclusion
The Andhra Pradesh Government's G.O.Rt.No.1086 dated 03 November 2026 brings revised remuneration and honorarium rates for various categories of personnel deployed for the 2nd Ordinary Elections to Rural Local Bodies, 2026.
Presiding Officers, Polling Officers, Counting Assistants, Micro Observers and other election personnel can check the revised rates in the above table. Employees should refer to the original government order and official instructions for applicable payment arrangements.
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