AP Census 2027: VSWS Staff to Serve as Enumerators & Supervisors. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially cleared the path for the involvement of Village and Ward Secretariat staff in the national Census-2027. Based on the recent memo (No. 1004621/GA(AR)/Census-2027/2026), the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India has approved the state's proposal to utilize the massive workforce of the VSWS department for this critical national exercise.
Adherence to Guidelines: Engagement must strictly follow the approval terms set by the Registrar General of India.
Await Specific Deployment Orders: While the permission is granted, local authorities are instructed to wait for further specific instructions from the Government and the Director of Census Operations regarding the exact deployment schedules.
The document, signed by Shamsher Singh Rawat, Principal Secretary to Government, marks a pivotal step in preparing the state's administrative machinery for one of the largest data-gathering exercises in the country.
Memo No.1004621/GA(AR)/Census-2027/2026 Dt:19-01-2026.
Sub: GA (AR) - Census-2027 - Approval of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India for utilisation of Village & Ward Secretariat staff as Enumerators and Supervisors Instructions to District -Collectors and Commissioners of Municipal Corporations, for engaging the VSWS staff - Reg.
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It is informed that the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, vide the reference 1st cited (copy enclosed), has examined and agreed to the proposal of the Government of Andhra Pradesh for utilisation of Village & Ward Secretariat staff as Enumerators and Supervisors for the forthcoming Census-2027, subject to the following conditions:
3. In view of the above, all the District Collectors & the Municipal Commissioners of (17) Municipal Corporations in the State are hereby permitted to engage and utilise the staff of the Village & Ward Secretariats as Enumerators and Supervisors for Census-2027, strictly in accordance with the approval conveyed by the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India and the instructions issued by Government.
Further, regarding the exact deployment of the Village & Ward Secretariat staff as Enumerators and Supervisors for the forthcoming Census-2027, the District Collectors & the Municipal Commissioners of (17) Municipal Corporations in the State shall await & follow the further instructions of the Government and Director of Census Operations, Andhra Pradesh.
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Major Update: Village & Ward Secretariat Staff to Lead Census 2027 in Andhra Pradesh
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ ప్రభుత్వం 2027 జనాభా గణన కోసం కీలక నిర్ణయం తీసుకుంది. రాష్ట్రంలోని విలేజ్ మరియు వార్డ్ సచివాలయం (VSWS) సిబ్బందిని ఎన్యూమరేటర్లు (Enumerators) మరియు సూపర్వైజర్లుగా (Supervisors) ఉపయోగించుకోవడానికి కేంద్ర ప్రభుత్వం ఆమోదం తెలిపింది.
AP Census 2027: VSWS Staff to Serve as Enumerators & Supervisors
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ జనాభా గణన (Census-2027) - విలేజ్ & వార్డ్ సచివాలయం సిబ్బంది నియామకంఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ ప్రభుత్వం 2027 జనాభా గణన కోసం కీలక నిర్ణయం తీసుకుంది. రాష్ట్రంలోని విలేజ్ మరియు వార్డ్ సచివాలయం (VSWS) సిబ్బందిని ఎన్యూమరేటర్లు (Enumerators) మరియు సూపర్వైజర్లుగా (Supervisors) ఉపయోగించుకోవడానికి కేంద్ర ప్రభుత్వం ఆమోదం తెలిపింది.
| Feature | Details |
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| Notification Type | Official Government Memo for Census Duty
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| Organization | Government of Andhra Pradesh (GA AR Department)
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| Project | National Census-2027
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| Designations | Enumerators and Supervisors
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| Target Staff | Village & Ward Secretariat (VSWS) Employees
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| Approval Authority | Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India
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| Status | Approved; Detailed deployment instructions awaited
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VSWS Staff to Serve as Enumerators & Supervisors Vacancies & Scope
While the memo does not specify a numerical "vacancy" count in the traditional sense, it authorizes the engagement of the entire Village & Ward Secretariat staff across the state.- Enumerators: One enumerator is typically assigned to a population of approximately 700-800.
- Supervisors: One supervisor is generally engaged for every six enumerators.
- Coverage: Includes all houses and households across the state without omission or duplication.
This move follows a formal proposal by the State Government, which has now received the green light from the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India.
The New Framework for Census 2027
Traditionally, census operations involve a vast array of government employees, often drawing heavily from the education sector. However, for Census 2027, Andhra Pradesh will leverage its localized VSWS network. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India has agreed to this proposal, provided four critical conditions are met:- Total Coverage: Every house, household, and individual must be covered without omission or duplication.
- Data Integrity: High standards must be maintained regarding the quality of data collected.
- Confidentiality: The privacy and confidentiality of all collected data must remain uncompromised.
- Rigorous Supervision: Given that the Census is an exercise of national importance, proper supervision is mandatory.
Implementation and Next Steps
The state government has already coordinated with the Principal Secretary of the GSWS Department, the School Education Department, and the Director of Census Operations to ensure a smooth transition and necessary action.What does this mean for local authorities?
Permission Granted: All District Collectors and the Municipal Commissioners of the 17 Municipal Corporations in Andhra Pradesh are now permitted to engage VSWS staff for census duties.Adherence to Guidelines: Engagement must strictly follow the approval terms set by the Registrar General of India.
Await Specific Deployment Orders: While the permission is granted, local authorities are instructed to wait for further specific instructions from the Government and the Director of Census Operations regarding the exact deployment schedules.
Why This Matters
By involving the Village & Ward Secretariat staff, the government aims to utilize a workforce that is already deeply embedded within local communities. Their familiarity with their respective jurisdictions could lead to higher accuracy and more efficient data collection compared to traditional methods.The document, signed by Shamsher Singh Rawat, Principal Secretary to Government, marks a pivotal step in preparing the state's administrative machinery for one of the largest data-gathering exercises in the country.
AP Census 2027: VSWS Staff to Serve as Enumerators & Supervisors Memo Soft Copy
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (AR) DEPARTMENTMemo No.1004621/GA(AR)/Census-2027/2026 Dt:19-01-2026.
Sub: GA (AR) - Census-2027 - Approval of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India for utilisation of Village & Ward Secretariat staff as Enumerators and Supervisors Instructions to District -Collectors and Commissioners of Municipal Corporations, for engaging the VSWS staff - Reg.
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- 1.Letter No.9/29/2025-CD(Cen)/15, dated 18-12-2025 of the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India, Census Division, New Delhi.
- 2. Govt. Memo No. 1004621/GA(AR)/Census-2027/2025, dated 29-12-2025, GA (AR) Department.
It is informed that the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, vide the reference 1st cited (copy enclosed), has examined and agreed to the proposal of the Government of Andhra Pradesh for utilisation of Village & Ward Secretariat staff as Enumerators and Supervisors for the forthcoming Census-2027, subject to the following conditions:
- i. Complete coverage of houses/ households / population without any omission or duplication;
- ii. Quality of data is maintained.
- iii. Confidentiality of the data collected is not compromised.
- iv. Proper supervision of Census operations, considering Census as an exercise of national importance.
3. In view of the above, all the District Collectors & the Municipal Commissioners of (17) Municipal Corporations in the State are hereby permitted to engage and utilise the staff of the Village & Ward Secretariats as Enumerators and Supervisors for Census-2027, strictly in accordance with the approval conveyed by the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India and the instructions issued by Government.
Further, regarding the exact deployment of the Village & Ward Secretariat staff as Enumerators and Supervisors for the forthcoming Census-2027, the District Collectors & the Municipal Commissioners of (17) Municipal Corporations in the State shall await & follow the further instructions of the Government and Director of Census Operations, Andhra Pradesh.
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