AP Deputy Tahsildar Category-4 GO 626 Dated 06-10-2026 – Andhra Pradesh Government has issued G.O.Ms.No.626, Revenue (Ser.I) Department, dated 06-10-2026, amending the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Executive Branch) Rules, 1992. The GO includes the cadre of Deputy Tahsildar as Category-4, covering Special Deputy Tahsildars and Deputy Tahsildar (Resurvey), and prescribes the method of recruitment, educational qualifications, departmental tests, age limit, minimum service, training, probation requirements, unit of appointment and appointing authority.
The orders are connected with the implementation of the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025.
GO 626 AP Deputy Tahsildar as Category 4 Qualifications, Age Limit & Zone-wise Local Cadres
AP Deputy Tahsildar Category-4 GO 626 – Overview
G.O.Ms.No.626 dated 06-10-2026 amends the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Executive Branch) Rules, 1992. The key amendment is the introduction of Category-4: Deputy Tahsildar. The category includes Special Deputy Tahsildars and Deputy Tahsildar (Resurvey). The post can be filled by direct recruitment and by appointment by transfer from eligible Senior Assistants of the Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Service in the Revenue Department.
- GO Number: G.O.Ms.No.626
- Department: Revenue (Ser.I) Department
- Date: 06-10-2026
- Subject: Inclusion of Deputy Tahsildar as Category-4
- Rules amended: Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Executive Branch) Rules, 1992
- Effective date of notification: 15-07-2026
References for G.O.Ms.No.626
The Government considered the following references while issuing this GO:
| Sl.No. | Reference |
|---|---|
| 1 | G.O.Ms.No.1066, Revenue (Ser.I) Department, Dt.26.10.1992 and subsequently amended from time to time. |
| 2 | G.O.Ms.No.990, Revenue (Ser.III) Department, Dated 24.09.1992. |
| 3 | G.O.Ms.No.98, Revenue (Ser.II) Department, Dated 19.02.2014. |
| 4 | G.O.Ms.No.45, GA (SPF&MC) Department, Dated 20.04.2026. |
| 5 | G.O.Ms.No.126, GA (SPF&MC) Department, Dated 15.07.2026. |
| 6 | The Chief Commissioner of Land Administration & Spl. CS, AP, Mangalagiri, C.No.3414175. |
| 7 | G.O.Ms.No.625, Revenue (Ser.I) Department, Dated 06.10.2026. |
| 8 | From the Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Lr.No.GAD03-APPS0RR/105/2026-RRS, Dated 04.10.2026. |
Background and Government Decision
The Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Executive Branch) Rules, 1992 govern service matters relating to Special Grade Deputy Collectors, Deputy Collectors and Tahsildars in the Revenue Department. The Andhra Pradesh Revenue Subordinate Service Rules, 1992 governed the post of Deputy Tahsildar. The post of Deputy Tahsildar was also conferred Gazetted status.
Following the Presidential Order, 2025, the State Government republished the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025, which came into force with effect from 15.12.2025. The Government subsequently organized posts under the administrative control of the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration into District, Zone and Multi-Zone local cadres. These units constitute separate units for appointment, direct recruitment, discharge, seniority, promotion, transfer and other service matters. Direct recruitment also carries a 95% reservation in favour of local candidates as specified in the Presidential Order, 2025.
The Government accepted the proposal of the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration and Special Chief Secretary and decided to issue amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Executive Branch) Rules, 1992.
Notification – Deputy Tahsildar as Category-4
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India and all other enabling powers, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh makes amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Civil Service (Executive Branch) Rules, 1992 issued in G.O.Ms.No.1066, Revenue (Ser.I) Department, dated 26.10.1992, as subsequently amended. The notification shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from 15.07.2026.
Category-4: Deputy Tahsildar
In Rule 2, after Category (3), the following is inserted:
Method of Appointment
For Category-3, the relevant provision is amended to provide for appointment by promotion of Deputy Tahsildars, i.e. Category-4. A new Category-IV is added for Deputy Tahsildar with the following methods of appointment:
| Post | Method of Appointment |
|---|---|
| Deputy Tahsildar | By direct recruitment |
| Deputy Tahsildar | By appointment by transfer on promotion from the category of Senior Assistants of the Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Service employed in each Revenue District of Revenue Department. |
Deputy Tahsildar Educational Qualifications
For direct recruitment, a candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or State Act, or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission, or an equivalent qualification.
Qualifications for Appointment by Transfer
For appointment by transfer from the category of Senior Assistants of the Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Service in the Revenue Department, the candidate must have passed the following tests:
- Revenue Test, Parts I, II and III.
- Civil Judicial Test, Part II.
- Criminal Judicial Test.
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
- Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers, Part 1.
Deputy Tahsildar Age Limit
No person shall be eligible for appointment by direct recruitment if he/she has completed 34 years of age as on the first day of July of the year in which the notification for selection is made.
Minimum Service Requirement
For appointment by transfer or promotion to Categories (1), (2), (3) and (4), a person must be an approved probationer and must have completed not less than two years of service in the category from which promotion or appointment by transfer is made.
For Deputy Tahsildars (Category-4), a person appointed by transfer must be an approved probationer and must have completed not less than 4 years of service as Senior Assistant, of which 2 years shall be as Revenue Inspector.
If a candidate has worked as Special Revenue Inspector, service as Special Revenue Inspector to the extent of six months will count for the two-year service requirement mentioned above.
Training and Probation
Every person appointed by direct recruitment or appointed by transfer to the Category of Deputy Tahsildar (Category-4) shall undergo training immediately after appointment.
- Direct recruitment: Training for a period of one year.
- Appointment by transfer: Training for a period of six months.
- Training shall be according to the programme prescribed by the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration from time to time.
- The training period shall count for purposes of probation, increment, leave and pension.
- A direct recruit selected and appointed shall be eligible during the training period for the initial pay of the post with usual allowances admissible at the place of training.
Departmental Tests for Direct Recruits
Every person appointed by direct recruitment as Deputy Tahsildar shall, within the prescribed period of probation, pass the following tests:
- Revenue Test, Parts I, II and III.
- Civil Judicial Test, Part II.
- Criminal Judicial Test.
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
- Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers, Part I.
Unit of Appointment and Appointing Authority
The amended Rule 11 specifies the unit of appointment and appointing authority for the categories of posts. For Deputy Tahsildar, the unit of appointment is organized into six Zones. The appointing authority is the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration.
| Category | Post | Unit of Appointment | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Deputy Collector / Special Deputy Collector / Revenue Divisional Officer | Multi-Zone-I: Zone-I, Zone-II, Zone-III Multi-Zone-II: Zone-IV, Zone-V, Zone-VI |
Government |
| 3 | Tahsildar / Superintendent (Tahsildar cadre in Collectorates) / Administrative Officer (Tahsildar cadre in Collectorates) / Divisional Administrative Officer (Tahsildar cadre in Revenue Divisional Offices) | -do- | Chief Commissioner of Land Administration |
| 4 | Deputy Tahsildar | Zone-I to Zone-VI | Chief Commissioner of Land Administration |
Zone-I – Deputy Tahsildar Local Cadre
Zone-I comprises the following districts:
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Parvathipuram Manyam
- Visakhapatnam
- Anakapalli
Zone-II – Deputy Tahsildar Local Cadre
Zone-II comprises:
- Alluri Sitharamaraju
- Kakinada
- Dr. BR Ambedkar Konaseema
- East Godavari
Zone-III – Deputy Tahsildar Local Cadre
Zone-III comprises:
- West Godavari
- Eluru
- Krishna
- NTR
Zone-IV – Deputy Tahsildar Local Cadre
Zone-IV comprises:
- Guntur
- Bapatla
- Palnadu
- Prakasam
- Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore
Zone-V – Deputy Tahsildar Local Cadre
Zone-V comprises:
- YSR Kadapa
- Annamayya
- Chittoor
- Tirupati
Zone-VI – Deputy Tahsildar Local Cadre
Zone-VI comprises:
- Kurnool
- Nandyal
- Anantapuramu
- Sri Sathya Sai
The six-zone classification is specified in the amended Rule 11 table.
Local Cadre and 95% Local Reservation
The unit of appointment specified in the table constitutes a separate unit for appointment, recruitment, discharge, seniority, promotion, transfer and other service matters in terms of Paragraph 5(1) of the Presidential Order, 2025.
The extent of reservation in favour of local candidates in direct recruitment to categories of posts to be filled by direct recruitment shall be 95 percent, as specified in the Presidential Order, 2025.
Key Points of GO 626
- Deputy Tahsildar is included as Category-4 under the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Executive Branch) Rules, 1992.
- Category-4 includes Special Deputy Tahsildars and Deputy Tahsildar (Resurvey).
- Deputy Tahsildar posts may be filled through direct recruitment and appointment by transfer from eligible Senior Assistants.
- The direct recruitment qualification is a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification recognized under the rules.
- The direct recruitment age ceiling specified in the amended rule is 34 years as on the first day of July of the year of notification.
- Appointment by transfer requires 4 years of Senior Assistant service, including 2 years as Revenue Inspector, subject to the specified conditions.
- Direct recruits undergo one year training; transferees undergo six months training.
- Specified departmental tests are required for direct recruits within the prescribed probation period.
- Deputy Tahsildar Category-4 has six Zone-wise units of appointment.
- The appointing authority for Deputy Tahsildar Category-4 is the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration.
- The local candidate reservation for direct recruitment is 95% as specified in the Presidential Order, 2025.
Government Order – Final Details
The GO is issued by order and in the name of the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. It is signed by G. Sai Prasad, Special Chief Secretary to Government (FAC). The Commissioner of Printing, Stationery, Stores and Purchase, A.P., Vijayawada, is requested to publish the notification in the AP Gazette and supply copies to the Government and the Head of Department. Copies are also marked to the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration, Commissioner & Director, Survey, Settlements & Land Records, APPSC and the concerned departments.
Reference for this GO No. 626
G.O.Ms.No.626, Revenue (Ser.I) Department, dated 06-10-2026 – Public Services – The Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Executive Branch) Rules, 1992 – Inclusion of the cadre of Deputy Tahsildar as Category-4 – Certain amendments – Orders – Issued.
