📌 Overview & Notification Details
Andhra Pradesh Police ne 2026 ke liye Driver Operator (Vehicle Driver) ke 147 posts ke liye official notification release ki hai. Ye notification 15 September 2026 ko sabhi candidates ke liye online portal par uplabdh karayi gayi hai. Is recruitment ka maksad state police ki fleet ko reliable, disciplined aur trained drivers se bharnā hai, jo ki traffic management, emergency response aur routine patrols me sahayak ho sake.
Is post ke liye sabhi eligible candidates ko online application process complete karna hoga. Application window, eligibility criteria, selection process aur required documents sabhi details notification me clearly mention ki gayi hain. Yahan hum aapko step‑by‑step guide denge taki aap bina kisi confusion ke apply kar saken.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Driver Operator (AP Police) |
| Total Vacancies | 147 |
| Notification Release Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online (Official AP Police Portal) |
| Eligibility – Age | 21‑40 years (Relaxation applicable) |
| Eligibility – Education | 8th Pass / 10th Pass (as per official notification) |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (General), ₹50 (SC/ST/PWD) |
| Selection Process | Written Test → Physical & Driving Test → Document Verification |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Post Title | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Driver Operator (General Category) | 100 |
| Driver Operator (SC) | 20 |
| Driver Operator (ST) | 15 |
| Driver Operator (PWD) | 12 |
Upar diye gaye table me humne category wise post breakdown dikhaya hai. Exact post distribution official notification me confirm ki jayegi, lekin yeh ek indicative split hai.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria ko teen major parts me divide kiya gaya hai – Age Limit, Educational Qualification, aur Domicile/Residency requirement. Niche detailed table me aapko sabhi specifics mil jayenge.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 saal aur maximum 40 saal (as on 1st Jan 2026). SC/ST/PWD candidates ko 5 saal ki age relaxation milti hai. |
| Educational Qualification | 8th Pass (minimum) ya 10th Pass (as per notification). Driving License (Category “B”) mandatory. |
| Domicile | Andhra Pradesh domicile ya 5 saal se AP me permanent residence. |
Eligibility me sabhi candidates ko valid driving licence (Category B) rakhni zaroori hai, kyunki post ka nature hi vehicular operation se related hai.
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Category | Application Fee (₹) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | 100 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| SC / ST / PWD | 50 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
Fee payment ke liye aapko online portal par secure payment gateway ka use karna hoga. Transaction receipt ko future reference ke liye download karna na bhoolen.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
Selection process total 3 stages me hoti hai:
- Written Test (Objective Type): 50 questions, 60 minutes, 100 marks. Topics include General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and Basic Driving Knowledge.
- Physical & Driving Test: Physical fitness check (run, push‑ups, etc.) followed by a practical driving test on police vehicles.
- Document Verification (Final): All original documents ki scrutiny, photograph, signature verification, aur medical fitness test.
Written test ke liye negative marking nahi hai, isliye candidates ko har question attempt karna chahiye. Physical test me minimum standards specified honge – for example 100‑meter dash in under 14 seconds, aur 5‑minute endurance run.
🚀 Step-by-Step How to Apply Online
- Official AP Police recruitment portal (e.g., https://police.ap.gov.in) par jaayein.
- ‘Recruitment’ section me “Driver Operator 2026” notification ko open karein.
- ‘Apply Online’ button par click karein. Registration ke liye apna valid email ID aur mobile number enter karein.
- OTP verification ke baad login karein. ‘New Application’ select karein.
- Personal details (name, DOB, address, etc.) fill karein. Ensure sabhi details notification ke format se match karte ho.
- Educational qualifications aur driving licence details upload karein (PDF/JPEG, max 200 KB).
- Application fee payment karein using preferred online mode. Transaction ID ko save karein.
- Application form ko review karein, phir ‘Submit’ button dabayein.
- Submission ke baad aapko ek ‘Application Reference Number (ARN)’ mil jayega – ise print out lein.
Application submit karne ke baad aapko confirmation email aur SMS milega jisme ARN aur further instructions honge.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Recent passport size photograph (white background, 2.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
- Scanned copy of valid Driving Licence (Category B)
- Educational certificates (8th/10th mark sheet & pass certificate)
- Age proof (Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate)
- Domicile certificate of Andhra Pradesh
- Category certificate (SC/ST/PWD) – if applicable
- Payment receipt (online transaction screenshot)
- Signature specimen (scanned)
Sabhi documents clear, readable aur prescribed size ke hone chahiye. Incomplete ya blurry documents ke wajah se application reject ho sakti hai.