GO 1345 Municipal Election Duty Remuneration Rates 2026 . The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Rt.No.1345, dated 31st October 2026, revising the remuneration, honorarium, election duty allowances and packed lunch rates for employees and personnel deployed for the 2nd Ordinary Elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) 2026.
GO 1345 Municipal Election Duty Remuneration Rates 2026. The revised election duty payment rates apply to Presiding Officers, Polling Officers, Counting Assistants, Class-IV employees, Micro Observers, CAPF personnel, Deputy District Election Officers and other election staff engaged in training, polling and counting duties across Andhra Pradesh. Check the complete category-wise revised remuneration and honorarium details, Government Order and notification PDF.
AP ULB Elections 2026 – Revised Remuneration and Honorarium
The Municipal Administration & Urban Development (G) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has issued orders revising the remuneration payable to personnel drafted for training classes, polling duties and counting duties in connection with the 2nd Ordinary Elections to Urban Local Bodies, 2026.
The Government has also revised the honorarium payable to various election functionaries and increased the rates for packed lunches and light refreshments. These revised rates are applicable as specified in G.O.Rt.No.1345, dated 31-10-2026.
Overview of AP GO Rt No.1345
| Department | Municipal Administration & Urban Development (G) Department |
| GO Number | G.O.Rt.No.1345 |
| GO Date | 31-10-2026 |
| Subject | Revision of remuneration, honorarium and packed lunch/light refreshment rates |
| Election | 2nd Ordinary Elections to Urban Local Bodies, 2026 |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Finance Concurrence | Finance U.O.No. FIN01-FMU0MISC/602/2019-FMU-EFST-MAUD, dated 31-10-2026 |
1. Revised Remuneration Rates for Election Duty Staff
The Government has revised the remuneration payable to staff deployed for training classes, polling duties and counting duties. The existing and revised rates are given below.
| Sl. No. | Category | Existing Rate | Revised Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presiding Officer / Counting Supervisor | ₹350 per day | ₹500 per day or ₹2,000 lump sum |
| 2 | Polling Officer | ₹250 per day | ₹400 per day or ₹1,600 lump sum |
| 3 | Counting Assistant | ₹250 per day | ₹450 per day or ₹1,350 lump sum |
| 4 | Class-IV Staff – Various Duties | ₹150 per day | ₹350 per day or ₹1,400 lump sum |
| 5 | Class-IV Staff – Call Centre / Control Room | ₹200 per day (ECI rate) | ₹1,000 lump sum |
| 6 | Class-I/II Personnel of Video Surveillance Teams, Video Viewing Teams, Accounting Teams, Control Room/Call Centre, MCMC, Flying Squads, Static Surveillance Teams and Expenditure Monitoring Cells | ₹1,200 lump sum | ₹3,000 lump sum |
| 7 | Class-III Personnel of the Above Teams | ₹1,000 lump sum | ₹2,000 lump sum |
| 8 | Micro Observer | ₹1,000 lump sum | ₹2,000 lump sum |
| 9 | Packed Lunch / Light Refreshments per Person | ₹150 per day | ₹500 per day or part thereof |
2. Revised Honorarium Rates for Election Functionaries
The Government has also issued orders revising the honorarium payable to staff deployed for the 2nd Ordinary Elections to Urban Local Bodies, 2026, in Andhra Pradesh.
| Sl. No. | Category | Existing Rate | Revised Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy District Election Officer (Dy. DEO) | Nil | Not less than one month's basic pay of the concerned employee |
| 2 | CAPF Gazetted Officers | Up to 15 days: ₹2,500 More than 15 days: ₹1,250 per week |
Up to 15 days: ₹4,000 More than 15 days: ₹2,000 per week |
| 3 | CAPF Subordinate Officers | Up to 15 days: ₹2,000 More than 15 days: ₹1,000 per week |
Up to 15 days: ₹3,000 More than 15 days: ₹1,500 per week |
| 4 | CAPF Other Ranks | Up to 15 days: ₹1,500 More than 15 days: ₹750 per week |
Up to 15 days: ₹2,500 More than 15 days: ₹1,250 per week |
| 5 | Assistant Expenditure Observer / Sector Officer / Sector Police Officer | ₹7,500 | ₹10,000 for full-time election duty or on a pro-rata basis |
3. Important Conditions of the Government Order
The Government has specified the following conditions while issuing the revised remuneration and honorarium rates:
- The revised rates are applicable to personnel deployed for the 2nd Ordinary Elections to Urban Local Bodies, 2026.
- The remuneration rates cover personnel deployed for training classes, polling duties and counting duties.
- The revised honorarium rates are applicable to the specified election functionaries and CAPF personnel.
- The expenditure required to implement these orders shall be met from the allocated election budget.
- No additional funds shall be provided for meeting the revised expenditure.
4. Authorities Responsible for Implementation
The Secretary, Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission, Vijayawada, and the Election Authority and Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, Andhra Pradesh, shall take necessary action to implement the orders.
5. References Mentioned in the GO
- G.O.Rt.No.97, MA&UD (G2) Department, dated 06-03-2021.
- Letter from the Secretary, A.P. State Election Commission, Vijayawada, Lr.No.740/SEC-F1/2026-2, dated 14-10-2026.
- Letter from the Election Authority and Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, Lr.Roc.No.13021/299/2026/H-Sec, dated 15-10-2026.
6. Government Order Proceedings
This order was issued with the concurrence of the Finance (FMU-EFS&T & MA&UD) Department vide Finance U.O.No. FIN01-FMU0MISC/602/2019-FMU-EFST-MAUD, Computer No.1011712, dated 31-10-2026.
BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH
S. SURESH KUMAR
Principal Secretary to Government
The order was forwarded by the Section Officer. Copies were communicated to the Secretary, A.P. State Election Commission, Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, Director of Treasuries and Accounts, all Collectors and District Election Authorities in the State, and other concerned officials.
Download AP GO Rt No.1345 – 31 October 2026 PDF
Employees and election personnel can refer to the original Government Order PDF for complete details of the revised remuneration, honorarium and packed lunch/light refreshment rates for AP Urban Local Body Elections 2026.
Note: The above information is prepared based on G.O.Rt.No.1345, Municipal Administration & Urban Development (G) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, dated 31-10-2026. Please refer to the original Government Order for official confirmation.
