AP Municipal Election Remuneration 2026: Revised Rates
G.O.Rt.No.1345 | 31 October 2026 | MA&UD Department
The Andhra Pradesh Government has revised remuneration, honorarium and packed lunch / light refreshment rates for personnel drafted for the 2nd Ordinary Elections to Urban Local Bodies, 2026. The Municipal Administration & Urban Development (G) Department issued G.O.Rt.No.1345 on 31-10-2026.
The order covers staff deployed for training classes and polling/counting duties, specified election teams, Micro Observers, CAPF categories and other officers listed below.
GO 1345: Order Details
| Department | Municipal Administration & Urban Development (G) |
|---|---|
| GO number and date | G.O.Rt.No.1345, 31 October 2026 |
| Election scope | 2nd Ordinary Elections to Urban Local Bodies, 2026, Andhra Pradesh |
| Subject | Remuneration, honorarium, packed lunch and light refreshments |
| Signatory | S. Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary to Government |
| Funding | Allocated election budget; no additional funds |
Revised Election Duty Remuneration Rates
The following table reproduces all nine categories and their existing and revised rates from the order.
| Category | Existing rate | Revised rate |
|---|---|---|
| Presiding Officer / Counting Supervisor | ₹350 per day | ₹500 per day or ₹2,000 lump sum |
| Polling Officer | ₹250 per day | ₹400 per day or ₹1,600 lump sum |
| Counting Assistant | ₹250 per day | ₹450 per day or ₹1,350 lump sum |
| Class-IV staff – various duties | ₹150 per day | ₹350 per day or ₹1,400 lump sum |
| Class-IV staff – Call Centre / Control Room | ₹200 per day (ECI rate) | ₹1,000 lump sum |
| Class-I/II personnel of specified election teams* | ₹1,200 lump sum | ₹3,000 lump sum |
| Class-III personnel of the above teams* | ₹1,000 lump sum | ₹2,000 lump sum |
| Micro Observer | ₹1,000 lump sum | ₹2,000 lump sum |
| Packed lunch / light refreshments per person | ₹150 per day | ₹500 per day or part thereof |
*Specified election teams: Video Surveillance Teams, Video Viewing Teams, Accounting Teams, Control Room / Call Centre, MCMC, Flying Squads, Static Surveillance Teams and Expenditure Monitoring Cells.
Packed Lunch and Light Refreshments
The existing rate of ₹150 per day is revised to ₹500 per person per day or part thereof. This is a separate food/refreshment rate. The order does not describe it as an unconditional additional cash allowance payable to every employee.
Revised Honorarium for Election Officers and CAPF Personnel
| Category | Existing rate | Revised rate |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy District Election Officer (Dy. DEO) | Nil | Not less than one month’s basic pay of the concerned employee |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Assistant Expenditure Observer / Sector Officer / Sector Police Officer | ₹7,500 | ₹10,000 for full-time election duty or on a pro-rata basis |
Dy. DEO clarification: In this order, Dy. DEO means Deputy District Election Officer. It does not refer to Deputy District Educational Officer.
CAPF entries: The “up to 15 days” and “more than 15 days” wording is reproduced from the GO. This summary does not add a calculation method for incomplete weeks or combine slabs beyond what the order states.
Pro-rata payment: The ₹10,000 entry for Assistant Expenditure Observer / Sector Officer / Sector Police Officer is for full-time election duty or on a pro-rata basis. The order does not provide a detailed pro-rata formula.
Budget Conditions and Implementation
- The expenditure must be met from the allocated election budget.
- The Government specifies that no additional funds shall be provided.
- The Secretary, Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission, Vijayawada, and the Election Authority and Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, Andhra Pradesh, must take necessary action.
- The order records concurrence of the Finance Department, dated 31-10-2026, under Computer No.1011712.
References Cited in the GO
- G.O.Rt.No.97, MA&UD (G2) Department, dated 06-03-2021.
- Secretary, A.P. State Election Commission, Vijayawada: Lr.No.740/SEC-F1/2026-2, dated 14-10-2026.
- Election Authority and Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration: Lr.Roc.No.13021/299/2026/H-Sec, dated 15-10-2026.
Download G.O.Rt.No.1345 PDF
Download the original uploaded order for the complete rate tables and conditions. The supplied PDF contains three printed pages and a blank fourth page.
Download GO 1345 PDFRelated resource: Election duties, handbooks and forms. The rates in this post have the Urban Local Body election scope stated in GO 1345.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which order revised AP Municipal Election remuneration in 2026?
G.O.Rt.No.1345, dated 31 October 2026, issued by the Municipal Administration & Urban Development (G) Department, revises the rates for the 2nd Ordinary Elections to Urban Local Bodies, 2026.
What is the revised rate for a Presiding Officer or Counting Supervisor?
The rate is ₹500 per day or ₹2,000 lump sum, as stated in the order.
What are the revised Polling Officer and Counting Assistant rates?
A Polling Officer is listed at ₹400 per day or ₹1,600 lump sum. A Counting Assistant is listed at ₹450 per day or ₹1,350 lump sum.
What is the revised packed lunch and light refreshment rate?
The rate is ₹500 per person per day or part thereof. This is listed separately from staff remuneration.
Can the daily rate and lump-sum amount be added together?
The order uses “or”, not “and”. It does not sanction both alternatives together or explain the choice between them. Follow the competent election authority’s payment instructions.
Does Dy. DEO here mean Deputy District Educational Officer?
No. This order expressly uses Dy. DEO for Deputy District Election Officer.
Does this order cover Panchayat, MPTC and ZPTC elections?
The stated scope is the 2nd Ordinary Elections to Urban Local Bodies, 2026. This order alone does not establish applicability to Panchayat, MPTC or ZPTC elections.
Will additional funds be provided for the revised payments?
No. The order requires expenditure to be met from the allocated election budget and states that no additional funds shall be provided.
Source: Government of Andhra Pradesh, MA&UD (G) Department, G.O.Rt.No.1345, dated 31-10-2026, supplied PDF. Refer to the original order for the authoritative wording.
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