AP Rural Local Body Elections 2026 Remuneration: The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Rt.No.1086, dated 03-11-2026, through the Panchayat Raj & Rural Development (Elections & Rules) Department. The order fixes remuneration and honorarium rates for personnel deployed for training classes and polling/counting duties connected with the 2nd Ordinary Elections to Rural Local Bodies, 2026. It also revises rates for packed lunches and light refreshments.
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AP Election Remuneration GO 1086: Overview
| Government | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Department | Panchayat Raj & Rural Development (Elections & Rules) |
| Order number | G.O.Rt.No.1086 |
| Order date | 03 November 2026 |
| Election | 2nd Ordinary Elections to Rural Local Bodies, 2026 |
| Subject | Remuneration, honorarium, packed lunches and light refreshments |
| Budget condition | Availability of budget provision and reconciliation of expenditure estimates during FY 2026–27 |
Complete Remuneration and Honorarium Rates
The table below reproduces the existing and revised amounts in the order. On mobile, swipe the table sideways to view all columns.
| Sl. No. | Category | Existing rate | Rate specified in GO 1086 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zonal Officer / Route Officer / Sectoral Officer | ₹1,500 one-time lump sum | ₹1,500 one-time lump sum |
| 2 | R.O. Stage-I | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 3 | ARO Stage-I | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 4 | R.O. Stage-II | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 5 | Presiding Officer / Counting Supervisor | ₹350 per day | ₹500 per day OR ₹2,000 lump sum |
| 6 | Polling Officer | ₹250 per day | ₹400 per day OR ₹1,600 lump sum |
| 7 | Counting Assistant | ₹250 per day | ₹450 per day OR ₹1,350 lump sum |
| 8 | Office subordinates (Class IV) | ₹200 per day | ₹350 per day OR ₹1,400 lump sum |
| 9 | Packed lunch and light refreshments for personnel at polling stations / counting centres | ₹150 per head per day | ₹500 per day or part thereof |
| 10 | Micro Observers | ₹1,000 lump sum | ₹2,000 lump sum |
| 11 | Static surveillance team / Flying squads | Class I/II: ₹1,200 lump sum; Class III: ₹1,000 lump sum | Class I/II: ₹3,000 lump sum; Class III: ₹2,000 lump sum |
Packed Lunch and Light Refreshment Rate
For personnel deployed at polling stations/counting centres, the existing provision is ₹150 per head per day. The revised entry reads ₹500 per day or part thereof. This entry concerns packed lunch and light refreshments and is separate from the remuneration rows. The revised entry does not repeat the words “per head”; this post retains the order’s wording.
Conditions and Implementation
- The order is subject to availability of budget provision and reconciliation of expenditure estimates during financial year 2026–27.
- The Secretary, A.P. State Election Commission, Vijayawada, and the State Election Authority and Commissioner, PR&RD, AP, are directed to take necessary action.
- Finance concurrence is recorded through U.O.No.3485459/FIN01-FMU/97/2026-FMU-PRRDRWS, dated 03.11.2026.
References Mentioned in the Order
- G.O.Rt.No.161, PR&RD (E&R) Department, dated 17.03.2020.
- SEC Letter No.610/SEC-B1/2026, dated 23.09.2026.
- Election Commission of India Press Note No.ECI/PN/285/2025, dated 08.08.2025.
- Commissioner, PR&RD e-file C.No.3482109, dated 31.10.2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AP G.O.Rt.No.1086 dated 03-11-2026?
It is a PR&RD Department order fixing remuneration and honorarium for personnel deployed for the 2nd Ordinary Elections to Rural Local Bodies, 2026, and revising packed lunch and light refreshment rates.
What is the remuneration for a Presiding Officer or Counting Supervisor?
The order specifies ₹500 per day OR ₹2,000 lump sum for a Presiding Officer / Counting Supervisor.
What is the remuneration for a Polling Officer?
The order specifies ₹400 per day OR ₹1,600 lump sum for a Polling Officer.
What is the remuneration for a Counting Assistant?
The order specifies ₹450 per day OR ₹1,350 lump sum for a Counting Assistant.
What is the revised packed lunch and light refreshment rate?
The revised rate is ₹500 per day or part thereof for packed lunch and light refreshments for personnel deployed at polling stations / counting centres. It is listed separately from staff remuneration.
Are daily remuneration and lump sum both payable together?
The relevant rows use OR between the daily rate and lump sum. They should not be added together. Payment should follow the applicable instructions of the competent election authority.
What conditions apply to these rates?
The order is subject to availability of budget provision and reconciliation of expenditure estimates during financial year 2026–27.
