AP Gram Panchayat Staffing Pattern 2026 – Grade-Wise Staff Posts Sanctioned GO 87
AP Gram Panchayat Staffing Pattern 2026: The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued orders revising the existing staffing pattern in Gram Panchayats and introducing an Indicative Staffing Pattern for Rurban, Grade-I, Grade-II and Grade-III Gram Panchayats.
The Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department issued G.O.Ms.No.87, dated 08-07-2026, sanctioning an indicative grade-wise staffing pattern for various administrative and civic service wings in Gram Panchayats across Andhra Pradesh.
The new staffing pattern covers Gram Panchayat Office Administration, Revenue Collection, Country Planning, Sanitation, Street Lighting, Drinking Water Supply and Engineering Wings.
AP Gram Panchayat Staffing Pattern 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Government | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Department | Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department |
| GO Number | G.O.Ms.No.87 |
| GO Date | 08 July 2026 |
| Subject | Indicative Staffing Pattern in Gram Panchayats |
| Total Gram Panchayats | 13,351 |
| Gram Panchayat Categories | Rurban, Grade-I, Grade-II and Grade-III |
| Staff Engagement | Outsourcing through third-party agencies/firms |
| Expenditure | General Funds of concerned Gram Panchayats |
Table of Contents
- Recategorisation of Gram Panchayats
- Need for New Staffing Pattern
- Six Administrative and Functional Wings
- Grade-Wise Gram Panchayat Staffing Pattern
- Office Administration and Revenue Collection Staff
- Sanitation Staffing Pattern
- Street Lighting Staff
- Drinking Water Supply Staff
- Outsourcing of Skilled and Unskilled Personnel
- Frequently Asked Questions
Recategorisation of 13,351 Gram Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Government introduced reforms in Gram Panchayat administration by recategorising 13,351 Gram Panchayats into four grades.
The Government has classified the Gram Panchayats as Rurban Panchayats, Grade-I Panchayats, Grade-II Panchayats and Grade-III Panchayats.
| Gram Panchayat Grade | Number of Gram Panchayats |
|---|---|
| Rurban Panchayats | 359 |
| Grade-I Panchayats | 3,082 |
| Grade-II Panchayats | 3,163 |
| Grade-III Panchayats | 6,747 |
| Total | 13,351 |
The recategorisation is intended to strengthen Gram Panchayat administration and improve the delivery of essential civic services in rural areas.
Why Has the Government Introduced a New Gram Panchayat Staffing Pattern?
The Government observed that Gram Panchayats are engaging skilled and unskilled personnel on a tender or contract basis for providing various civic services.
To ensure the rational and efficient delivery of civic services, the Government considered it necessary to introduce an indicative staffing pattern.
The Government identified the following important reasons:
- Increase in population in rural areas due to the provision of urban facilities.
- Need to provide better facilities to the rural population.
- Need to improve the quality of services rendered by local bodies.
- Growing aspirations and service requirements of rural communities.
- Need to improve governance by adopting Information Technology.
- Implementation of Citizen Charter and Right to Information Act.
- Redesignation and merging of posts such as Record Assistant, Watchman and Park Watchman according to present-day requirements.
- Utilisation of Engineering Assistants working in Village Secretariats for Engineering and Country Planning functions, in addition to their regular job chart.
Six Administrative and Functional Wings in Gram Panchayats
Under G.O.Ms.No.87, the Government has revised the existing staffing pattern and identified the following six administrative and functional wings:
- Gram Panchayat Office Administration, Revenue Collection and Computer Wing for Online Services
- Country Planning
- Sanitation and Drain Cleaning
- Street Lighting
- Drinking Water Supply
- Engineering
The indicative positions for each wing vary according to the grade and service requirements of the Gram Panchayat.
AP Gram Panchayat Grade-Wise Staffing Pattern 2026
The Annexure to G.O.Ms.No.87 specifies the indicative positions for Rurban, Grade-I, Grade-II and Grade-III Gram Panchayats.
Gram Panchayat Office Administration and Revenue Collection
| Indicated Position | Rurban | Grade-I | Grade-II | Grade-III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Assistant | 1 | – | – | – |
| Junior Assistant | – | 1 | – | – |
| Junior Assistant cum Bill Collector | – | – | 1 | – |
| Bill Collectors | 1 Bill Collector per 1,500 Assessments | |||
| Computer Operator-cum-Digital Assistant | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Office Subordinate | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Night Watchman | 1 | – | – | – |
Computer Operator-cum-Digital Assistant in All Gram Panchayat Grades
According to the indicative staffing pattern, a Computer Operator-cum-Digital Assistant is indicated for all four categories of Gram Panchayats.
The position is intended to support computer-based administration and online services in Gram Panchayat offices.
Office Subordinate positions are indicated for Rurban, Grade-I and Grade-II Panchayats, while a Night Watchman position is indicated for Rurban Panchayats.
Country Planning Staffing Pattern
| Position | Rurban | Grade-I | Grade-II | Grade-III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Planning Executive | 1 | 1 | – | – |
A Country Planning Executive position is indicated for Rurban and Grade-I Gram Panchayats.
Gram Panchayat Sanitation Staffing Pattern 2026
| Sanitation Position | Indicative Staffing Pattern |
|---|---|
| Additional Panchayat Development Officer | 1 each in Rurban and Grade-I Panchayats |
| Sanitary Inspector (I / II) | 1 each in Rurban and Grade-I Panchayats |
| Sanitary Maistry | 1 each in Rurban and Grade-I Panchayats |
| Swatch Mithra (Sweeper) | 1 per 250 households or 1,000 population |
| Swatch Mithra – Drains (Drainage Cleaner) | 1 per 500 households |
The Government has prescribed population and household-based norms for engaging Swatch Mithras.
One Swatch Mithra (Sweeper) may be indicated for every 250 households or 1,000 population. For drainage cleaning, one Swatch Mithra may be indicated for every 500 households.
Street Lighting Staffing Pattern
| Position | Rurban | Grade-I | Grade-II | Grade-III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Helper | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fitter-cum-Electrician | – | – | 1 | 1 |
An Electrician is indicated for Rurban and Grade-I Panchayats. A Helper position is indicated in all four Gram Panchayat grades.
Grade-II and Grade-III Panchayats have been provided with an indicative Fitter-cum-Electrician position.
Drinking Water Supply Staffing Pattern
| Position | Rurban | Grade-I | Grade-II | Grade-III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Jala Mithra | 1 | 1 | – | – |
A Jala Mithra may perform the functions of Pump Operator, Borewell Operator or Tank Watcher.
Fitter and Jala Mithra positions are indicated for Rurban and Grade-I Gram Panchayats.
Engineering Assistant in All Gram Panchayat Grades
| Engineering Position | Rurban | Grade-I | Grade-II | Grade-III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Assistant – Civil & Drinking Water | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
An Engineering Assistant for Civil and Drinking Water functions is indicated in all categories of Gram Panchayats.
The Government has also referred to the utilisation of Engineering Assistants working in Village Secretariats for Engineering and Country Planning functions, besides their regular job chart.
Gram Panchayats Permitted to Engage Staff Through Outsourcing
The Government has clarified that the staffing pattern prescribed in G.O.Ms.No.87 is an indicative staffing pattern.
Concerned Gram Panchayats are permitted to avail the services of skilled or unskilled personnel through third-party agencies or firms on an outsourcing basis.
The outsourcing process must be undertaken strictly in accordance with G.O.Ms.No.151, Finance (HR-I) Department, dated 08-08-2016.
The Gram Panchayats must also comply with the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Regulation of Appointments to Public Services and Rationalisation of Staff Pattern and Pay Structure Act, 1994 – Act 2 of 1994.
The guidelines issued in G.O.Ms.No.57, PR&RD (Estt.III) Department, dated 13-02-2019 shall also be followed.
Who Will Bear the Expenditure for Gram Panchayat Staff?
The expenditure towards the indicative staffing pattern shall be met from the General Funds of the concerned Gram Panchayats.
Staffing requirements will depend on the actual needs and availability of funds in the respective Gram Panchayats. Existing financial and administrative rules issued from time to time must be followed.
Immediate Action by Commissioner and District Collectors
The Government has directed the Commissioner of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Tadepalli and all District Collectors to take immediate necessary action in the matter.
The order was issued with the concurrence of the Finance Department through U.O.No.FIN01-HR0PDPP(REP)/14/2025-HR-II-Part(1)(3264232), dated 07-07-2026.
Important Points of AP Gram Panchayat Staffing Pattern GO 87
- Andhra Pradesh has 13,351 recategorised Gram Panchayats.
- Gram Panchayats are divided into four grades.
- 359 Panchayats are classified as Rurban Panchayats.
- 3,082 Panchayats are classified as Grade-I.
- 3,163 Panchayats are classified as Grade-II.
- 6,747 Panchayats are classified as Grade-III.
- The Government has sanctioned an indicative staffing pattern.
- Six major administrative and civic service wings have been identified.
- Computer Operator-cum-Digital Assistant is indicated in all GP grades.
- Engineering Assistant is indicated in all four GP grades.
- Swatch Mithra staffing is based on households and population.
- Skilled and unskilled personnel may be engaged through outsourcing.
- Expenditure shall be met from Gram Panchayat General Funds.
Frequently Asked Questions – AP Gram Panchayat Staffing Pattern 2026
1. What is AP Gram Panchayat Staffing Pattern GO 87?
G.O.Ms.No.87 dated 08 July 2026 introduces an indicative staffing pattern for Gram Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh based on their grade and functional requirements.
2. How many Gram Panchayats are covered under the new staffing pattern?
A total of 13,351 Gram Panchayats have been recategorised into Rurban, Grade-I, Grade-II and Grade-III Panchayats.
3. Is the staffing pattern permanent recruitment?
The Government Order describes it as an indicative staffing pattern and permits Gram Panchayats to avail skilled and unskilled personnel through third-party agencies or firms on an outsourcing basis, subject to applicable Government rules.
4. How many Swatch Mithras can be engaged?
One Swatch Mithra (Sweeper) is indicated for every 250 households or 1,000 population. One drainage cleaner is indicated for every 500 households.
5. Is a Computer Operator provided for every Gram Panchayat grade?
Yes. One Computer Operator-cum-Digital Assistant is indicated for Rurban, Grade-I, Grade-II and Grade-III Panchayats.
6. Is an Engineering Assistant included in all Gram Panchayat grades?
Yes. One Engineering Assistant for Civil and Drinking Water functions is indicated for all four categories.
7. Who will pay the expenditure for outsourced personnel?
The expenditure shall be met from the General Funds of the concerned Gram Panchayat, based on requirements and availability of funds.
8. What is the date of AP Gram Panchayat Staffing Pattern GO 87?
G.O.Ms.No.87 was issued on 08 July 2026.
Conclusion
The Andhra Pradesh Government’s decision to introduce an indicative Gram Panchayat staffing pattern in 2026 aims to improve rural administration and ensure efficient delivery of civic services.
The grade-wise staffing structure covers administration, revenue collection, digital services, country planning, sanitation, street lighting, drinking water supply and engineering functions.
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