APSP Police Chittoor Recruitment 2026 Apply for 37 Support Staff Posts

The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Police Department, has released a recruitment notification (No.01/2026) for the 8th (IR) Battalion, APSP, Chittoor. Applications are invited for 37 support staff positions, including Record Assistant, Office Subordinate, Sweepers, Cooks, and others on an outsourcing basis. Eligible candidates from the erstwhile Chittoor district can submit their offline applications before September 15, 2026.

AP Police Chittoor Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization Name	AP Police Department (8th IR Battalion, APSP, Chittoor)
Notification Number	01/2026
Post Names	Record Asst, Office Subordinate, Sweepers, Scavengers, Cooks, Dhobis, Barbers
Total Vacancies	37 Posts
Job Nature	Outsourcing Basis
Jurisdiction	Erstwhile Chittoor District Only
Application Mode	Offline (In-person or Postal)

Important Dates

Events	Dates / Timings
Notification Date	September 6, 2026
Application Form Availability	September 6, 2026 (from 10:00 AM)
Last Date for Submission	September 15, 2026 (Till 05:00 PM)
Crucial Date for Age Reckoning	July 1, 2026

AP Police Chittoor Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

The 8th (IR) Battalion, APSP, Chittoor, has announced 37 outsourcing vacancies. The positions are primarily facility maintenance and support roles, with the highest number of openings reserved for Cooks and Sweepers.

Post Name	Number of Vacancies
Record Assistant	1
Office Subordinate	1
Sweepers	9
Scavengers	3
Cooks (Male Only)	14
Dhobis	5
Barbers	4
Total	37

Detailed Roster Point & Category Breakdown

The vacancies have been allocated against specific roster points following the Rule 22 of AP State and Subordinate Services Rules:

1. Record Assistant (1 Post)

Open Competition (OC): 1 Post (Roster Point 1)

2. Office Subordinate (1 Post)

Open Competition (OC): 1 Post (Roster Point 1)

3. Sweepers (9 Posts)

Open Competition (OC): 5 Posts (Points 1, 3, 5, 6, 9)
SC Group – I: 1 Post (Point 2)
SC Group – II: 1 Post (Point 7)
ST: 1 Post (Point 8)
BC-A: 1 Post (Point 4)

4. Scavengers (3 Posts)

Open Competition (OC): 2 Posts (Points 1, 3)
SC Group – I: 1 Post (Point 2)

5. Cooks – Male Only (14 Posts)

Open Competition (OC): 7 Posts (Points 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13)
SC Group – I: 1 Post (Point 2)
SC Group – II: 1 Post (Point 7)
ST: 1 Post (Point 8)
BC-A: 1 Post (Point 4)
BC-B: 1 Post (Point 10)
BC-C: 1 Post (Point 14)
EWS: 1 Post (Point 12)

6. Dhobis (5 Posts)

Open Competition (OC): 3 Posts (Points 1, 3, 5)
SC Group – I: 1 Post (Point 2)
BC-A: 1 Post (Point 4)

7. Barbers (4 Posts)

Open Competition (OC): 2 Posts (Points 1, 3)
SC Group – I: 1 Post (Point 2)
BC-A: 1 Post (Point 4)

(Note: District jurisdiction for this recruitment is strictly the erstwhile Chittoor district. Only candidates who have completed their studies from Class 4th to 10th in the erstwhile Chittoor district will be considered “Local” candidates as per the Presidential Order).

Education Details

Record Assistant: Must have passed 10th Class (SSC) or equivalent.
Office Subordinate: Must have passed 7th Class.
Sweepers & Scavengers: Must be able to read and write Telugu, Urdu, English, or Hindi.
Cooks, Dhobis & Barbers: Must be able to read and write Telugu, Urdu, English, or Hindi, and possess professional skills relevant to the trade. (Note: Candidates must have studied from 4th to 10th class in the erstwhile Chittoor district to be considered local candidates; otherwise, they will be treated as non-local).

Salary

All selected candidates across the various categories will receive a fixed monthly remuneration of ₹15,000/-.

Age Limit

(As on July 1, 2026)

Minimum Age: 18 years.
Maximum Age: 42 years.
Age Relaxations: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC, and EWS categories are eligible for a 5-year upper age relaxation (up to 47 years).

Selection Process

The selection methodology evaluates candidates through various assessments tailored to the applied post:

Record Assistant (100 Marks): Written Test (55 marks), Computer Practical Test (20 marks), and Interview (25 marks).
Office Subordinate (100 Marks): Written Test (75 marks) and Interview (25 marks).
Cook, Dhobi & Barber (100 Marks): Read & Write Test (15 marks), Trade Skill Test (60 marks), and Interview (25 marks).
Sweeper & Scavenger (100 Marks): Read & Write Test (20 marks) and Interview (80 marks).

Application Fee

All Categories: Nil (No application fee is specified in the notification).

How to Apply

Visit the official Chittoor district website at chittoor.ap.gov.in to download the application form.
Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
Affix a latest passport-size photograph on the form.
Attach copies of all required documents duly attested by a Gazetted Officer. These include SSC/qualifying marks memos, pass certificates, Aadhaar card (mandatory), caste/EWS certificates, and study certificates from Class IV to X.
Submit the completed application form along with enclosures either in person or via post to: The Commandant, 8th (IR) Bn., APSP, C/o District Police Training Centre, Iruvaram (V) & (P), Chittoor District – 517128.
Ensure the application reaches the office before 5:00 PM on September 15, 2026.