AP Police Prakasam District Recruitment 2026 — Record Assistant, Office Subordinate, Sweeper, Cook, Dhobi & Barber, Apply now

The 7th (IR) Battalion, Andhra Pradesh Special Police (APSP), at Maddipadu in Prakasam District is recruiting 37 people on an outsourcing basis, across nine posts: Record Assistant, Office Subordinate, Sweepers, Sweeper (Medical), Scavengers, Scavenger (Medical), Cooks, Dhobis and Barbers. Qualification requirements range from 12th pass down to basic literacy plus trade skill. Offline applications close on 11 September 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Record Assistant (1 post) — Intermediate (12th pass), tested on a written exam plus computer/MS Office skills
• Office Subordinate (1 post) — SSC (10th pass), tested on a written exam covering general subjects
• Sweepers (8 posts) & Sweeper, Medical (1 post) — 7th Class pass or basic literacy, plus a hands-on cleaning skill test
• Scavengers (2 posts) & Scavenger, Medical (1 post) — 7th Class pass or basic literacy, plus a sanitation-specific skill test
• Cooks (14 posts) — 7th Class pass or basic literacy, plus a practical cooking skill test
• Dhobis (5 posts) — 7th Class pass or basic literacy, plus a laundry/ironing skill test
• Barbers (4 posts) — 7th Class pass or basic literacy, plus a haircutting/grooming skill test

Eligibility & Age Limit

Qualification requirements are post-specific, ranging from Intermediate (Record Assistant) down to 7th Class pass or basic reading-and-writing ability for the trade posts, with a demonstrated professional skill required for Cook, Dhobi, and Barber roles. Candidates must be Indian citizens in sound health, of good character, with no history of dismissal from government service or conviction for an offence involving moral turpitude, and not in a bigamous marriage. Age must be between 18 and 42 years, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates (up to a maximum of 47 years), reckoned as on 1 July 2026.

See every current opening open to 10th Pass candidates.

Salary & Pay Scale

All nine posts carry a flat consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹15,000, since these are outsourcing-basis positions rather than regular pay-scale government posts. Outsourcing staff get one casual leave per month, and married women employees are eligible for 180 days of paid maternity leave at their existing remuneration, along with applicable EPF and ESI benefits.

Important Dates

Age is reckoned as on 1 July 2026.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category.

How to Apply

1. Obtain the application form from the Office of the Commandant, 7th (IR)BN, APSP, Maddipadu, Prakasam District (or download it from the official notification link).
2. Fill in the application completely, including a valid Aadhaar number and a working mobile number/email ID — both mandatory.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents and paste a recent passport-size photograph.
4. Submit the application in person (walk-in) or by post to: The Commandant, 7th (IR)BN, APSP, Maddipadu, Ongole, Prakasam District.
5. Ensure it reaches on or before 11 September 2026 — applications missing any required self-attested copy will be summarily rejected.

Since the skill test call comes only by phone/SMS/email, and candidates who don't answer are marked absent with no rescheduling, make sure your contact details are accurate before submitting.

How Are Candidates Selected

Record Assistant: Written Test (55 marks: Telugu, English, General Knowledge, Mathematics, Social Studies) plus a Computer Practical Test on MS Office (20 marks), plus an Interview (25 marks) — 100 marks total.

Office Subordinate: Written Test (75 marks, same five subjects) plus an Interview (25 marks) — 100 marks total, no separate skill/computer stage.

Cook, Dhobi, Barber, Sweeper, Scavenger: A Read & Write Test (15 marks) plus a hands-on Skill Test specific to the trade (60 marks — e.g. hair-cutting and shaving for Barber, washing and stain removal for Dhobi, meal preparation and hygiene for Cook), plus an Interview (25 marks) — 100 marks total.

Candidates are shortlisted for interview at roughly 1:5 against vacancies based on written/skill test merit, though the Selection Committee can change this ratio. The final merit list is based on total marks across all stages; ties are broken in favour of the elder candidate.

Why This Job Matters

This recruitment fills outsourcing-basis support staff positions within the Andhra Pradesh Special Police's 7th (IR) Battalion at Maddipadu — roles that keep a police battalion's daily operations running (records, cleaning, catering, laundry, grooming) rather than frontline policing posts. It's notable for being open to candidates with quite basic educational qualifications (7th Class or even just literacy) for seven of the nine post types, making it accessible to applicants who might not qualify for most other government recruitment.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: A genuinely good fit for candidates in or near Prakasam District with basic literacy and a relevant trade skill (cooking, laundry, barbering) who want a steady monthly income and are comfortable with an outsourcing-contract structure rather than permanent government service.

Who should think twice: These are outsourcing/contractual posts, not permanent government jobs — selected candidates have no preferential right to any future government appointment, and leaving within the first year (except for a permanent government job) means forfeiting ₹10,000 to the government, so weigh that commitment carefully before applying.

Practical tip: For Cook, Dhobi, Barber, Sweeper and Scavenger posts, 60 of the 100 marks come from a hands-on skill test, not the written portion — if you're applying for one of these, your practical trade ability matters far more than exam prep, so focus your preparation there.

Documents Required

• Filled-in application form with a latest passport-size photo affixed
• Attested copy of SSC (or equivalent) marks memo
• Attested copies of marks memos of all years of the qualifying examination
• Attested copies of Provisional/Permanent certificate of qualification
• Attested copy of permanent registration certificate of the respective council/board, where applicable
• Attested copy of the latest caste certificate (for SC/ST candidates)
• Attested copy of the latest EWS certificate (for OC candidates claiming EWS)
• Attested copies of study certificates from Class IV to X
• Attested copy of experience certificate, if applicable
• Attested copy of Aadhaar certificate (mandatory)

What Happens After Selection

Selected candidates must serve at least one year from the date of appointment; resigning earlier (unless taking up a permanent government job) requires forfeiting ₹10,000 to the government along with a signed affidavit/bond. Appointment is on an outsourcing basis, so selected candidates are not members of the regular police service and can have their appointment terminated at any time for administrative reasons. Outsourcing staff must reside at their bonafide headquarters and remain available 24 hours on call during emergencies, and no private practice is allowed during the contract period.

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Common Questions

How many vacancies are there in this AP Police Prakasam District recruitment?

37 total, across nine posts: Record Assistant (1), Office Subordinate (1), Sweepers (8), Sweeper Medical (1), Scavengers (2), Scavenger Medical (1), Cooks (14), Dhobis (5), and Barbers (4).

What is the last date to apply?

11 September 2026. Application forms have been available since 1 September 2026.

Is this an online or offline application?

Offline only — submitted in person or by post to the Commandant's office at Maddipadu; there's no online application portal for this recruitment.

Is there an application fee?

No. There is no application fee for any category.

What is the salary for these posts?

A flat ₹15,000 per month (consolidated) for every post, since these are outsourcing-basis positions.

Can a 7th Class pass candidate apply?

Yes — Sweeper, Sweeper (Medical), Scavenger, Scavenger (Medical), Cook, Dhobi and Barber posts accept 7th Class pass or basic read-and-write ability, plus the relevant trade skill. Only Record Assistant (Intermediate) and Office Subordinate (SSC) need higher qualifications.

Is the exam computer-based?

No. It's a pen-and-paper Written/Read & Write Test, plus a Computer Practical Test only for Record Assistant, or a hands-on Skill Test for the trade posts.

What happens if I miss the skill test call?

Candidates who don't provide a working contact number, or whose phone is switched off/unreachable when the department calls, will be marked absent and removed from the eligible list — the skill test cannot be rescheduled.

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