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State of Andhra Pradesh - Act

Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force Subordinate Service Rules, 1995

ANDHRA PRADESH
India

Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force Subordinate Service Rules, 1995

Rule ANDHRA-PRADESH-SPECIAL-PROTECTION-FORCE-SUBORDINATE-SERVICE-RULES-1995 of 1995

  • Published on 20 August 1997
  • Commenced on 20 August 1997
  • [This is the version of this document from 20 August 1997.]
  • [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force Subordinate Service Rules, 1995Published vide Notification No. G.O.Ms.No.208, Home (Police.F), 20th August,1997Last Updated 30th January, 2020The State of Andhra Pradesh, is endowed with rich natural resources like minerals, power projects etc. As a result of industrial development, economic activity in the State has enormously increased and number of banks, Government treasuries, Research Institutes, ancillary industries, defence production units and other sensitive establishments have comp up from time to time. The economic and industrial growth in the State is posing a challenge to the Law and Order machinery and at present the Government and quasi-Government establishments are inadequately protected resulting in insecurity in their protection. Apart from this, the strategic and vital installations which are declared by the Government from time to time requires special protection against sabotage during peace and war which has exerted additional pressure on the Police force. The Special strike forces like District Armed Reserve and Special Police Force are sufficient to control law and order requirements only but not sufficient to safeguard the District Treasuries, Sub-Treasuries, etc.In order to over come the afore said difficulty Government have enacted the Andhra Pradesh Special protection Force, Act 1991. As per section 21 of Andhra Pradesh, Special protection Force Act 1991, the Government is empowered to make rules generally to carry out all or any of the purpose of the Act, regulating the classes, ranks, grades, pay and remuneration of members of the Force and their conditions of service in the Force.Accordingly the Government issue the Special rules for the Andhra Pradesh Special protection Force Sub-ordinate Service as in the notification appended to this order.In exercise of the powers conferred by section 21 of the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force Act, 1991 read with the proviso to article 309 of the constitution on India and of all other powers here unto enabling the Governor of Andhra Pradesh hereby makes the following rules relating to the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force Subordinate Service.

1. Short title.

- These Rules may be called the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force Subordinate Service Rules, 1995.

2. Constitution.

- The service shall consist of the following classes and category of posts CLASS-I

3. Method of appointment and appointing authority.

- Appointment to the several categories mentioned in rule 2 shall be made as indicated in the Annexure-I to these rules
Class-I
Category 1 Sub-Inspector
Category 2 Assistant Sub-Inspector
Category 1 Head Constables
Category 1 Constables
Class-II
Category 1 Sub-Police communications Inspectors (Men)
Category 2 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (Men & Women)
Category 3 Head Constables (Men & Women)
Category 4 Fitter Electrician (Head Constable) (Men &Women)
Category 5 Black Smith (Head Constable)
Category 6 Carpenter (Head Constable)
Category 7 (i) Constable (Men & Women)
  (ii) Constables (Black Smith / Carpenter)
Category 8 Fitter Electrician (Constable – Men &Women)
Class-III
Transport Organization
Category 1 Sub-Inspectors
Category 2 Assistant Sub-Inspectors
Category 3 Head Constables (Driver)
Category 4 Mechanic (Head Constable)
Category 5 Carpenter (Head Constable)
Category 6 Blacksmith (Head Constable)
Category 7 Tailor (Head Constable)
Category 8 Constable (Driver)
Category 9 Mechanic (Constable)
Category 10 Carpenter (Constable)
Category11 Blacksmith (Constable)
Category 12 Tailor (Constable)
Class-IV
Women Force
Category 1 Sub-Inspectors
Category 2 Assistant Sub-Inspectors
Category 3 Head Constables
Category 4 Constables

4. Qualifications.

- No person shall be eligible for appointment to various categories in these Rules, unless he/she possess the qualifications prescribed for the post as indicated in the Annexure-II to these rules.

5. Age.

- The upper age limit for various categories included in the service is as indicated in the Annexure-III to these rules.

6. Training.

- Any person appointed to any category in this service shall undergo training for such period and in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Government in this behalf in consultation with the Inspector General of Police, Special Protection Force and Director General and Inspector General of Police.

7. Probation.

- Every person appointed by direct recruitment shall be on probation for a total period of two years on duty within a continuous period of three years and every person appointed by promotion or by transfer shall be on probation for a total period of one year on duty within a continuous period of two years from the date of commencement of probation.

8. Area of Service.

- A member of the service shall be liable to serve in any part of the State or when so ordered by the State Government, in any part of India outside the State of Andhra Pradesh.

9. Uniform.

- The members of the service shall be entitled to supply of uniform on such scale as may be prescribed by the State Government from time to time.

10. Uniform Grant.

- Members of the Service shall be entitled to uniform grant at the rates applicable to their counterparts in the Andhra Pradesh Police Subordinate Service.
(1)[ Conditions For Appointment By Promotion and Transfer. - Subject to the other provisions contained in these rules, no persons shall be eligible for appointment by promotion or for appointment by Transfer unless he or she fulfills the conditions prescribed in the Annexure-IV appended to these Rules.] [Added by Notification No. G.O.Ms.No.289, dated 25.09.1999]Annexure - I[See Rule -3 ]
Class and Category Method of Appointment   Limitation   Appointing Authority
(1) (2)   (3)   (4)
Class-ICategory-ISub Inspectors (a) Direct Recruitment   50% of the Cadre Strength   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (b) Promotion from Assistant Sub-Inspector(Category - 2)   22% of the Cadre Strength   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (c) Transferees By transfer of Sub-Inspector andReserve Sub-Inspectors from Police forces in the State andCentral Police Organisations.   10% of the Strength (failings which, bypromotion of Assistant Sub Inspectors / Head Constables)   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (d) By deputation of equivalent level securitypersonnel (i.e optees) belonging to undertakings/Installation/Industries, whose security has been taken over bySpecial Protection Force   16% of the cadre Strength (failing which bypromotion of Assistant Sub Inspectors / Head Constables   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (e) By intake of Ex-servicemen   2% of the Cadre strength   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
Class-ICategory-2(Category - 3) (a) By promotion from Head Constables   52% of the Cadre Strength   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (b) Transferees By transfer of Assistant Sub-Inspectors of Police forces in the State and Central PoliceOrganisation   20% of the cadre strength (failing which, bypromotion of Head Constables    
  (c) By deputation of Assistant Sub -Inspectorsand equivalent level security staff (i.e optees) belonging toestablishments/undertakings/ Installations/Industries, whosesecurity is taken over by Special Protection Force.   21% of the cadre strength (failing which bypromotion)   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (d) By in-take of ex-servicemen   2%   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (e) By selection from among meritorious sportsmen   5%   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.(After obtaining approval of DirectorGeneral/Inspector General of Police, Spl.Protection Force.
Class-ICategory-3Head Constable (a) By promotion from Constables (category - 4)   52% of the Cadre Strength   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
  (b) By transfer of Head Constables of Policeforces in the State and Central Police Organisation   20% of the cadre strength (failing which, bypromotion of Constables   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
  (c) By deputation of Head Constables andequivalent level security staff (i.e optees) belonging toestablishments/undertakings/ Installations/Industries   21% of the cadre strength (failing which bypromotion)   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
  (d) By in-take of ex-servicemen   2%   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
  (e) By selection from among meritorious sportsmen   5%   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
Class-ICategory-4Constables (a) By Direct recruitment   55% of the Cadre strength   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
  (b) Transferees: By transfer from District ArmedReserve and Special Armed Reserve and Central PoliceOrganisations   20% of the Cadre strength   (failing which, by direct recruitment)Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police, Special ProtectionForce.
  (c) By deputation of security personnel (i.e.optees) of establishment/undertaking/installations/industriesbeing taken over by Special Protection Force   16% of the Cadre strength (failing which, bydirect recruitment)   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
  (d) By in-take of ex-servicemen   2% of cadre strength   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
  (e) By selection from among eligible Home Guards   5% of cadre strength   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
  (f) The children of SPF personnel up to the rankof Inspector who are either in service or retired or died   2% of cadre strength (failing which, by directrecruitment)   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
Class-IICategory-1Sub-Inspectors (a) By Direct recruitment   50% of the Cadre strength   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (b) By promotion of Asst. Sub-Inspectors ofcommunications Special Protection force (category-1)   35% of cadre strength   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (c) By deputation of Sub-Inspectors State Policeand Central Police Organisation Sub-Inspector   8% of the cadre strength (failing which bypromotion from the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector)   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (d) By in-take of Ex-Servicemen.   2% of the cadre strength   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (e) By selection from among eligible MeritoriousSportsmen   5% of the cadre strength (failing which bydirect recruitment)   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
Class-IICategory-2Assistant Sub-Inspectors (a) By Direct recruitment   33% of the Cadre strength   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (b) By promotion Head Constables Communications/ Head Constables Fitter, Electricians, (category-4)   60% of cadre strength   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (c) By in-take of Ex-Servicemen.   2% of the cadre strength   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
  (s) By selection from among eligible MeritoriousSportsmen   5% of the cadre strength (failing which bydirect recruitment)   Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force.
Class-IICategory-3Head Constables By promotion of Special Protection ForceConstables (category-7)       Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
Category-4Head Constables,Fitter, Electrician By promotion of Special Protection ForceConstables, Fitter, Electrician (category-8)       Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
Category-5Head Constables, Blacksmith By promotion of Special Protection ForceConstables,       Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
Category-6Head Constables, Carpenter By promotion of Special Protection ForceConstables,       Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
Category-7Constables(Blacksmith /Carpenter) (a) By Direct Recruitment   78% of the cadre strength   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
  (b) Transferee By transfer from State Police andCentral Police Organisation   5% of the cadre strength   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force. Constables
  (c) By selection from children of serving andretired Special Protection Force personnel.   5% of the cadre strength (failing which, bydirect recruitment)   Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of Police,Special Protection Force.
Category -7 Constables (d) By selection from Home Guards 5% of the Cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (e) By intake of Ex-Servicemen 2% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (f) By selection from among eligible meritorioussportsmen 5% of cadre strength (failing which, by directrecruitment) Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category - 8 Constables, Fitter Electrician (menand Women) (a) By direct recruitment 90% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (b) By selection from children of serving andretired Special Protection Force Personnel. 5% of the cadre strength (failing which, bydirect recruitment) Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (c) By Selection of from Home -Guards. 5% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Class -III Category -1 Sub-Inspectors (1) Direct Recruitment 50% of the cadre strength Deputy Inspector General of Police specialProtection Force.
  (2) Promotion from Assistant Sub-Inspector(Category-2) 50% of the Cadre strength Deputy Inspector General of Police specialProtection Force.
Class -III Category-2 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (a) By promotion from Head - Constables(Category -3) who have been working as drivers for a continuousperiod of 5 years or more 50% of the cadre strength Deputy Inspector General of Police specialProtection Force.
  (b) By transfer of Head Constables of PoliceForces in the State and Central Police organisation 22% of the cadre strength (failing which, bypromotion of constables. Deputy Inspector General of Police specialProtection Force.
  (c) By deputation of Head Constables andequivalent level security staff (i.e., optees belonging toEstablishments/Undertakings/Installations/Industries 21% of the cadre strength (failing which bypromotion of Constable) Deputy Inspector General of Police specialProtection Force.
  (d) By intake of Ex-Servicemen. 2% of the cadre strength Deputy Inspector General of Police specialProtection Force.
  (e) By Selection from among meritorioussportsmen. 5% of the cadre strength Deputy Inspector General of Police specialProtection Force.
Category -3 Head Constables (Drivers) a) By promotion of Constables (Category-8) 50% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (b) By transfer of Head Constables of Policeforces in the State and Central Police Organisation. 22% of the strength (failing which, by promotionof constables Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (c) By deputation of Head Constables andequivalent level security staff (i.e, optees) belonging toEstablishments/undertaking s/Installations/Industries 21% of the cadre strength (failing which, bypromotion) Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category- 3 Head Constables (Drivers) (d) By intake of Ex-service men 2% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (e) By selection from among meritorioussportsmen 5% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category -4 Head Constables (Mechanic) (a) By promotion from Constables Mechanic(Category) 50% of the cadre Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (b) By promotion of Head constables of Policeforces in the State and Central Police organisation 22% of the cadre strength (falling which, bypromotion of constables) Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category -4 Head Constables (Mechanic) (c) By Deputation of Head Constables andequivalent level security staff (i,e optees belonging toEstablishments /undertakings/Installations/Industries 21% of the cadre strength (failing which bypromotion) Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (d) By intake of Ex-Servicemen 2% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (e) By selection from among meritorioussportsmen 5% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category - 5 Head Constables Carpenter (a) By promotion from constables -carpenter(Category-10) 50% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (b) By transfer of Head Constables in PoliceForces in the State and Central Police Organisation 22% of the cadre strength (failing which, bypromotion of Constables) Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category – 5Head Constables Carpenter (c) By deputation of Head Constables andequivalent level security staff (i.e., optees belonging toEstablishments/ Undertakings/Installations/ Industries 21% of the cadre strength (failing which, bypromotion) Commandant/Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (d) By intake of Ex-servicemen 2% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (e) By selection from among meritorioussportsmen 50% of the Cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category - 6 Head Constables (Blacksmith) (a) By promotion from Constables (Black-smith)(Category-II) 50% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (b) By transfer of Head Constables of Policeforces in the State and Central Police Organization 22% of the cadre strength (failing which, bypromotion of constables) Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (c) By deputation of Head constables andequivalent level security staff (i.e., optees belonging toEstablishments/ undertakings/installations/Industries 21% of the cadre strength (failing which, bypromotion) Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (d) By intake of Ex-servicemen 2% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (e) By selection from among meritorioussportsmen 5% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category-7 Head (a) By promotion from constable (Tailors 50% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Constables (Tailor)Category-12) Inspector General of Police Special Protectionforce.
  (b) By transfer of Head Constables of Policeforces in the state and Central Police Organization 22% of cadre strength (failing which, bypromotion of Constables Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (c) By deputation of Head Constable andequivalent level security staff (i.e., Optees) belonging toEstablishments/Undertakings/Installations/Industries 21% of the cadre strength (failing which bypromotion) Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (d) By intake of Ex-servicemen 2% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (e) By selection from among meritorioussportsmen 5% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category -8 Constables (Driver) (a) By deputation from constables, SpecialProtection Force (Class-I) (category -4) 50% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (b) By direct recruitment 50% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category-9 Constable Mechanic (a) By direct recruitment 78% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category-9 Constable Mechanic (Contd) (b) By transfer from state Police Force andCentral Police Organisation 50% of the cadre strength (failing which, bydirect recruitment Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (c) By selection from among children of servingand retired special protection Force Personnel 5% of the cadre strength (failing which, bydirect recruitment Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (d) By selection from Home Guards 5% of Care strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (e) By intake of Ex- Servicemen 2% of the Cadre Strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (f) By selection from among meritorioussportsmen 5% of the cadre strength failing which, bydirect recruitment Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category -10 Constables carpenters By direct recruitment   Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category -11 Constables blacksmith By direct recruitment   Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Category -12 Constables Tailor By direct recruitment   Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Class -IV Category -1 Sub-Inspectors (a) By direct recruitment 50% of the cadre strength Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force
  (b) By promotion from Assistant Sub-Inspector 35% of the cadre strength Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force
  (c) Transferees: By transfer of sub-Inspector(women) from State Police Force and Central Police organisations 10% of the cadre strength (failing which, bypromotion from the rank of Assistant sub-Inspector Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force
  d) By selection from among meritorious sportswomen 5% of the cadre strength (failing which, bydirect recruitment Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force, (with the approval of Director General andInspector General of Police, Special Protection Force
Class -IV Category -2,, (a) By promotion from Head Constables(Category-3) 95% of the Cadre strength Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force
Assistant Sub Inspectors (b) By selection from meritorious sports women 5% of the CADRE Strength Deputy Inspector General of Police, SpecialProtection Force (After obtaining approval of Director Generaland Inspector General of Police Special Protection Force)
Class -IV Category -3 Head Constable (a) Promotion from Constables Category -4 75% of the cadre strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Class -IV Category-3 Head Constable (b) By transfer of women Head Constables ofPolice Force in the State and Central Police Organization 20% of the cadre strength (failing which bypromotion of Constables) Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (c) By selection from among meritorious sportswomen 5% of the Cadre Strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
Class -IV Category -4, Constables (a) By direct recruitment 73% Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (b) By selection from among eligible women HomeGuards 10% of the Cadre Strength Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (c) Transferees : By transfer of Constables(women) from the State Police force and Central PoliceOrganisation 12% of the Cadre strength (failing which bydirect recruitment) Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection force.
  (d) By selection from among eligible meritorioussports women 5% of the cadre strength (failing which, bydirect recruitment) Commandant /Asst. Inspector General of PoliceSpecial Protection Force.
Notes (1) The qualifications prescribed for various categories under direct recruitment will apply in respect of the Meritorious sportsmen/women for appointment to various categories included in these rules.
(2)Meritorious sportsmen men the persons who have represented the State or the Country in a national or international competition or Universities in the Inter- University tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Boards or the State School team in the National sports/Games for schools conducted by the All India School Games, Federation in any of the games, sports mentioned in item 10 (A0 of rule 3 of the A.P. State and Sub-ordinate Service Rules.Annexure - 11(See Rule -4)
Class and Category Method of Appointment Qualification
Class -ICategory – 1Sub-Inspectors By direct recruitment (1) Must not be less than 167.6 Cms. In height.Must not be less than 86.3 Cms, round the chest on fullinspiration with minimum expansion of 5 Cms. Provided that incase of candidates belonging to scheduled Tribes where thereserved quota could not be fully utilised for want of sufficientcandidates possessing the requisite physical standards shall beas specified below:-
Must not be less than 164 Cms. In height andmust not be less than 83.80 Cms.
Round the chest on full inspiration with aminimum expansion of 5.00 Cms.
(2) Must have ability to read and write one ofthe three languages namely Telugu Urdu or Hindi.
(3) Must hold a degree of any University inIndia, established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, aProvincial Act as a State Act are of any Institution recognisedby the University Grants Commission or any other equivalentqualification or if the candidate is a member of the schedulescaste or scheduled Tribe, he must hae passed the IntermediateExamination conducted by the competent authorize in the state orsuch other qualification as may be considered equivalent by theState Government and
(4) Must qualify in three items out of fivetimes of physical efficiency test of one star standard asdetailed below:-
Sl.No Item Qualifying time/distance
1 100 Meters run 15 Seconds
2 High Jump 1.20 Meters
3 Long Jump 3.80 Meters
4 Shot put (7.26 Kgs) 5.60 Meters
5 800 meters run 2 minutes 50 seconds
    (5) Candidates declared qualified will be requied to appearfor a written examination in general knowledge (Objective type)of degree standard to be answered in any one of the fourlanguages namely, English, Telugu, Urdu or Hindi which carries100 marks and also required to appear for National physicalEfficiency Test of III star standard carrying 100 marks asdetailed below:
III star standard-100 Marks
1. 100 metres run -12.5 Seconds
2. Long Jump -5.20 meters
3. Shot Put (7.26 Kgs) -8.50 meters
4. High Jump -1.50 meters
5. 800 Meters run -2 minutes 20 seconds
(6) The marks will be awarded on the basis of the scoringTable given below.
Scoring Table (Norms)
Points 100 M (Sec) Long Jump (Mtrs) Shotput (Mtrs) Highjump (Mtrs) 800 (M) Points
100 10.7 5.70 9.60 1.75 2:05.0 100
90 11.5 5.35 8.90 1.65 2:15.0 90
80 12.3 5.00 8.20 1.55 2:25.0 80
70 13.1 4.65 7.50 1.45 2:35.0 70
60 13.9 4.30 6.80 1.35 2:45.0 60
50 14.7 3.95 6.20 1.25 2:55.0 50
40 15.5 3.60 5.40 1.15 3.05.0 40
30 16.3 3.25 4.70 1.05 3:15.0 30
20 17.1 2.90 4.00 0.95 3:25.0 20
10 18.9 2.55 3.30 0.85 3.35.0 10
0 19.7 2.20 2.60 0.75 3:45.0 0
(7)Based on the merit in the written examination and National Physical efficiency test of III Star Standard, candidates will be required to appear before the State level Recruitment Board for an Interview carrying 25 marks in the ratio of 1:2 in each group and community.
    If there are more candidates securing equal marks at the cutoff points of 1:2 ratio i each group and community / all suchcandidates may also be called for interviews.
6. Marks obtained in one written Examination (75) andInterview (25) Total 100 would determine their order of meritfor final selection in each group and community.
Class - II By direct recruitment Physical Measurements:-
Must not be less than 152.00 Cms in height and must not beless than 84 cms round the chest on full inspliation with aminimum expansion of 4 cms in respect of men.
(b) In case f women candidates, must not be less than 45.5Kgs in weight and
(2) Must possess Diploma in Radio Engineering orTelecommunications/ Diploma in Electronics and communicationEngineering/Diploma in Computer Engineering/Special DiplomaCourse in Computer Engineering or communication-Engineering orIndustrial Electronics and instrumentation Engineering approvedby the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
(3) Must have ability to read and write one of the threelanguages namely Telugu, Urdu, Hindi or English; and
(4) Candidates who fulfil the above conditions will berequired to appear for a written examination in Technicalsubject as prescribed by the Government of India for Grade IRadio Technicians consisting of two papers carrying 100 markseach
(5) Based on merit in the written examination candidates willbe required to appear before the State Level recruitment Boardfor an Interview carrying 25 marks in the ratio of 7:2 in eachgroup and community.
If there are more candidates securing equal marks at thecut-off point of 1:2 ratio in each group and community all suchcandidates may also be called for interview.
(6) Marks obtained in the written examination (200) andInterview (25) Total 225 marks would determine their order ofmerit for final selection in each group and community.
If there are more candidates securing equal marks at the cutoff point of 1:2 ratio in each group and community, all suchcandidates may also be called for interview.
(8) Marks obtained in the written examination (100) NationalPhysical efficiency rest of III Star Standard (100) andinterview (25) total 225 would determined their order of meritfor final selection in each group and community.
Class - I Category -4 Constables (Men.) By Direct Recruitment 1. (a) Must not be less than 167.6 Cms. In height.
    (b) Must not be less than 86.3 Cms, round the chest on fullinspiration with minimum expansion of 5 Cms.
    2. Must have passed S.S.C. or its equivalent examination ason 1st July of the year of notification; and
    3. Must qualify in all five items of Physical Efficiency testof one Star standard as detailed below:-
    Sl.No Item Qualifying time/distance
    (1) (2) (3)
    1. 100 Meters run 15 Seconds
    2. High Jump 1.20 Meters
    3. Long Jump 3.80 Meters
    4. Shot put (7.26 Kgs) 5.60 Meters
    5. 800 meters run 2 minutes 50 seconds
    4. Candidates declared qualified in the Physical EfficiencyTest as above will be required to appear for a written test ofobjective type (SSC Standard) canvying maximum marks of 75consisting of questions / items in test mental ability,awareness and aptitude of the candidates to be answered inTelugu, or Urdu or Hindi or English.
    5. Based on the merit in the written examination, candidateswill be required to appear before the selection committee for aninterview carrying 25 marks at the ratio of 1:2.
Class - II Category -2 Assistant Sub Inspector,Communications. (Men and Women). By Direct Recruitment (1) (a) Must not be less than 162.00 Cms. Inheight and must not be less than 84 Cms. Round the chest on fullinspiration with a minimum expansion of 4 Cms in respect of men.
    (b) In case of women candidates must not be lessthan 152.5 Cms in height and must not be less than 45.5 Kgs inweight.
    (2) Must possess a Diploma in Radio Engineering/Diploma in Electrical Electronics Engineering / Diploma inComputer Engineering/ Special Diploma Course in ComputerEngineering Communication Engineering or Industrial Electronicsand Instrumental engineering approved by the Government of AP ofany other Diploma or certificates approved as equivalent there toby the Government of AP.
    (3) Candidates who fulfil the above conditionswill be required to appear for written examination in Technicalsubject as prescribed by the Government of India for Grade -IIRadio Technicians consisting of two papers carrying 100 markseach.
    Based on merit in written examination,candidates will be required to appear before the State LevelRecruitment Board for an interview carrying 25 marks in the ratioof 1:2 in each group and community.
    If there are more candidates securing equalmarks at the cut - off point of 1:2 ration in each group andcommunity, all candidates may also be called for interview.
    (4) Marks obtained in the written examination(200) and Interview (25) Total 225 marks would determine theirorder of merit for final selection in each group and community.
Class - II Category -7, Constable Communications(Men and Women) By Direct Recruitment (1) (a) must not be less than 162 cms in heightand must not be less than 84 Cms round the chest on fullinspiration with a minimum expansion of 4 cms.
    (b) In case of women candidates must not be lessthan 152.5 cms in height and must not be less than 45.5 Kgs inweight.
    2. Must possess an ITI Certificate Mechanic(Radio & TV) Electronics ( mechanic/ Electronics includingthe repairs of Domestic sub-like Radio and Television etc.,)Electronics (Instrumentation Trade) approved by the Government ofAP or any other certificate approved as equivalent there to bythe Government of AP, and
    3. Must be able to read and write one of thethree languages namely Telugu, Urdu and Hindi.
    4. Candidates who fulfil the above conditionswill be required to appear for a written test (Technical)carrying 75 marks.
    5. Based on merit in the written test candidateswill be required to appear before the selection committee for aninterview carrying 25 marks in the ration of 1:2 in each groupand community.
    If there are more candidates securing equalmarks at the cut - off point of 1:2 ration in each group andcommunity, all such candidates may also be called for interview.
    6. Marks obtained in the written test (75) andinterview (25) Total (100) would determine their order of meritfor final selection in each group and community.
Class-II Category -8, Constable Fitter Electrician(Men and Women) By Direct Recruitment (1) (a) Must not be less than 162.00 Cms. Inheight and must not be less than 64 Cms. Round the chest on fullinspiration with a minimum expansion of 4 Cms.
    (b) In case of women candidates must not be lessthan 152.5 Cms in height and must not be less than 45.5 Kgs inweight.
    (2) Must possess an industrial traininginstitute, certificate in Fitter/ Electrician / wireman trade orany other certificate approved as equivalent thereto by theGovernment of AP; and
    (3) Must be able to read and write one of thelanguages namely telugu, urdu and hindi. Candidates whofulfill the above conditions will be required to appear for apractical test carrying 75 marks. Based on merit in the practicaltest, candidates will be required to appear before selectioncommittee for an interview carrying 25 marks in the ratio of 1:2in each group and community. If there are more candidatessecuring equal marks at the cut off point of 1:2 ration in eachgroup and community, all such candidates may also be called forinterview.
    (4) Marks obtained in the practical test (75)and interview (25) total 100 would determine their order of meritfor final selection in each group and community.
Class - III Category -1, Sub-Inspectors By direct recruitment (1) Must not be less than 162.00 cms. In aheight and must not be less than 84 cms. Round the chest on fullinspiration with a minimum expansion of 4 cms.
    (2) Must have ability to read and write one ofthree languages namely Telugu, Urdu and Hindi;
    (3) If recruited direct must have passed S.S.C.or its equivalent examination.
    (4) Must possess diploma in electrical ormechanical or automobile engineering approved by the Governmentof AP or any other diploma or certificate approved as equivalentthere to by the Government of AP; and
    (5) Must pass a written examination of Diplomastandard carrying 100 marks.
    (6) Based on merit in the written examinationcandidates will be required to appear before the state levelrecruitment board for an interview carrying 25 marks in theration of 1:2 in each group and community. If there are morecandidates a securing equal marks at the Cut-off point of 1:2ration in each group and community all such candidates may alsobe called for interview.
    7. Marks obtained in the written examination(100) and interview (25) total 125 would determine their order ofmerit for final selection in each group and community.
Class - III Category -9, Constable (Mechanics) By direct recruitment (1) Must not be less than 162 cms in height andmust not be less than 84 cms. Round the chest on full inspirationwith a minimum expansion of 4 cms.
    (2) Must be able to read and write one of thethree languages namely Telugu, Urdu or Hindi; and
    (3) Must possess I.T.I Certificate inDraughtsmen ( Mechanical / Electrical (Fitter) Mechanical (R&PL)Mechanist (Grinder)/Turner/Sheet metal /worker/ wire men Trade /Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)/ Mechanic (Diesel/Welder) approved bythe Government of AP or any other certificate approved asequivalent there to by the Government of AP.
    (4) All the candidates who fulfil the aboveconditions will be required to appear for practical test whichcarries a maximum of 75 marks.
    (5) Candidates declared qualified in thepractical test will be required to appear before the selectioncommittee for an interview carrying 25 marks in the ration 1:2 ineach group and community.
    (6) Marks obtained in the practical test (75)and interview (25) total 100 marks would determine the order ofmerit for final selection in each group and community.
Class - III Category- 10 Constable Carpenter By Direct Recruitment (1) (a) must not be less than 165 Cms in height;
    (b) must not be less than 84 Cms round the cheston full inspiration with a minimum expansion of 4 Cms.
    (2) Must be able to read and write one of thethree languages namely Telugu, Urdu or Hindi; and
    (3) Should preferably possess and ITIcertificate in Car pentary Trade approved by the Government of APor any other certificate approved as equivalent thereto by theGovernment of AP.
    (4) All the candidates who fulfil the aboveconditions will be required to appear for practical test whichcarries a minimum of 75 marks.
    (5) Candidates declared qualified in thepractical test will be required to appear before the selectioncommittee for an interview carrying 25 marks in the ration of 1:2in each group and community.
    If there are more candidates securing equalmarks at the cut-off point of 1:2 ration in each group andcommunity, all such candidates may also be called for interview.
    (6) Marks obtained in the practical test (75)and interview (25) total 100 would determine the order of meritfor final selection in each group and community.
Class - III Category -11 Constable (Blacksmith) By direct recruitment (1) (a) Must not be less than 162 Cms in height;
    (b) must not be less than 84 Cms round the cheston full inspiration with a minimum expansion of 4 Cms;
    (2) Must be able to read and write one of thethree languages namely Telugu, Urdu or Hindi; and
    3. Must possess an industrial training institutecertificate in forger and heat tractor (Blacksmith) approved bythe Government of AP or any other certificate approved asequivalent thereto by the Government of AP.
    4. All the candidates who fulfil the aboveconditions will be required to appeal for practical test whichcarries maximum of 75 marks.
    5. Candidates declared qualified in thepractical test will be required to appear before the selectioncommittee for an interview carrying 25 marks in the ration of 1:2in each group and community.
    If there are more candidates securing equal marsat the cut - off point of 1:2 ration in each group and communityall such candidates may also be called for interview.
    6. Marks obtained in the practical test (75) andinterview 25 total 100 marks would determine the order of meritfor final selection in each group and community.
Class - III Category -I2, Constable Tailore By direct recruitment (1) (a) must not be less than 162 cms height;
    (b) must have minimum expansion chest fullinspiration 4 Cms. Subject chest measurement of 84 Cms on theinspiration;
    (2) must be able to read and write one of thelanguages namely Telugu, Urdu and Hindi
    (3) Should preferably possess an industrialTraining Institute certificate in Cutting and tailoring tradeapproved by Government of AP or other certificate approved asequivalent thereto by the Government of AP.
    (4) All the candidates who fulfil the aboveconditions will be required to appear for practical test whichcarries maximum of 75 marks.
    (5) Candidates declared qualified in thepractical test will be required to appear before the selectioncommittee for an interview carrying 25 marks in the ratio of 1:2in each group and community.
    (6) Marks obtained in the practical test (75)and interview (25) total (100) would determine the order of meritfor final selection in each group and community.
Class - IV Category -1, Sub- Inspector By direct recruitment (1) Must not be less than 152.5 cms in heightand must not be less than 45.5 kgs in weight;
    (2) Must have ability to read and write one ofthe three language namely Telugu, Urdu, Hindi or should be ableto read, write and speak English; and
    (3) Must hold a degree of any university inIndia under a Central Act, provincial Act or State Actestablished or incorporated by or any institutions recognized bythe University Grant Commission or any other equivalentqualification or if the candidate is a member of the scheduledcaste, scheduled tribe, she must have passed the intermediateexamination conducted by the competent authority in the state orsuch other qualification a may be considered equivalent by theState Government.
    (4) Must qualify In atleast three items out offive items of the physical efficiency test of one star standardas detailed below;
    {|
Sl. No. Item Qualifying item / distance
1. 100 metres run 18.5 Seconds
2. Long Jump 2.50 metres
3. Shot Put (4 kgs) 3.75 metres
4. High Jump 0.90 metres
5. 200 metres run 40.0 seconds
|-||| (5) Candidatesdeclared qualified in physical efficiency test will be requiredto appear for written examination in general knowledge (objectivetype) of degree standard to be answered in any one of the fourlanguages namely English, Telugu, Urdu or Hindi which carries 100marks and also required to appear for National PhysicalEfficiency test of three star standard carrying 100 marks ofdetailed below: -|-||| III - StarStandard-100 marks:|-| {||-| 1.| 100 metres run| -15.0 Seconds|-| 2.| Long Jump| -4.00 metres|-| 3.| Shot Put (4 kgs)| -6.25 metres|-| 4.| High Jump| -1.20 metres|-| 5.| 200 metres run| -32.0 Seconds|}|-||| (6) The marks will beawarded on the basis of the scoring table given below:|-||| Scoring Table (Norms)|-| {||-| Points| 100 M (Sec)| Long Jump (Mts.)| Shot Put (Mts)| High Jump (Mts)| 800| Points|-| 100| 10.7| 5.70| 9.60| 1.75| 2:05.0| 100|-| 90| 11.5| 5.35| 8.90 1.65| 2:15.0| 90||-| 80| 12.3| 5.00| 8.20| 1.55| 2:25.0| 80|-| 70| 13.1| 4.65| 7.50| 1.45| 2:35.0| 70|-| 60| 13.9| 4.30| 6.80| 1.35| 2:45.0| 60|-| 50| 14.7| 3.95| 6.10| 1.25| 2:55.0| 50|-| 40| 15.5| 3.60| 5.40| 1.15| 3:05.0| 40|-| 30| 16.3| 3.25| 4.70| 1.05| 3:15.0| 30|-| 20| 17.1| 2.90| 4.00| 0.95| 3:25.0| 20|-| 10| 18.9| 2.55| 3.30| 0.85| 3:35.0| 10|-| 0| 19.7| 2.20| 2.60| 0.75| 3:45.0| 0|}|-||| (7) Based on merit inthe written examination and National Physical Efficiency test ofThree Star Standard, Candidates will be required to appear beforethe State Level Recruitment Board for an interview carrying 25marks in the ration of 1: 2 in each group and community.|-||| If there are morecandidates securing equal marks at the cut - off point of 1: 2ratio in each group and community, all such candidates may alsobe called for interview.|-||| (8) Marks obtained inthe written examination (100) National Physical Efficiency Testof Three Star Standard (100) marks and interview (25) Total 225would determine their order of merit for final selection in eachgroup and community.|-| Class - IV Category - 4Constables| By direct recruitment| (1) Must not be lessthan 152.5 Cms in height must not be less than 45.5 kgs in weight|-||| (2) Mush have passedMatriculation or Secondary School Certificate or its equivalentexamination on the date of notification: and|-||| (3) Must qualify inall five items of physical efficiency test of one star standardas detailed below.|-||| {||-| Sl.No.| Item| Qualifying time / Distance|-| 1.| 100 metres run| 18.5 seconds|-| 2.| High Jump| 0.90 metres|-| 3.| Long Jump| 2.50 metres|-| 4.| Shot Put ( 4 Kgs)| 3.75 metres|-| 5.| 200 metres run| 40.0 Seconds|}|-||| (4) Candidatesdeclared qualified in physical efficiency test as above will berequired to appear for a written test of objective type(Secondary School Certificate Standard) carrying maximum marks of

75. consisting of questions / items to test mental ability

awareness and aptitude of the candidates to be answered in Teluguor Urdu or Hindi or English.|-||| (5) Based on merit inthe written examination candidates will be required to appearbefore the selection committee for in interview carrying 25 marksat the ration of 1: 2|-||| If there are morecandidates securing equal marks at the cut - off point of 1:2ration in each group and community, all such candidates may alsobe called for interview.|-||| (6) Marks obtained inthe written examination (75) end interview (25) total 100 woulddetermine their order of merit for final selection in each groupand community.|-| Class and Category| Method of Recruitment| Upper Age Limit|-| (1)| (2)| (3)|-| Class - 1 Category -1Sub - Inspector| (a) By directrecruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 25 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-|| (b) By transfer| Must have completedthe age of 24 years|-|| (c) By deputation| Not more than 40years of age.|-| Category -2 AssistantSub - Inspector| (a) By Transfer| Should not be morethan 52 years of age|-|| (b) By Deputation| Not more than 52years of age|-|| (c) Meritorioussportsmen| Not less than 18years of age and not more than 25 years of age.|-| Category -3 HeadConstable| (a) By Transfer| Not more than 45years of age|-|| (b) By Deputation| Not more than 52years of age|-|| (c) Meritorioussportsmen| Not less than 18years of age and not more than 25 years of age.|-| Category -4 Constale| (a) By directrecruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 22 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-|| (b) By transfer| Not less than 25years of age and not more than 29 years of age.|-|| (c) By deputation| Not more than 45years of age|-| Class - II Category -1,Sub-Inspector Communication Men and Women| (a) By directrecruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 25 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-|| (b) Meritorioussportsmen| Not less than 18years of age and not more than 25 years of age|-| Category -2, AssistantSub-Inspector Communication| (a) By directrecruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 25 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-|| (b) Meritorioussportsmen| Not less than 18years of age and not more than 25 years of age|-| Category -7 Constable,Communications| (a) By directrecruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 22 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-| Category -8 Constable,Fitter, Electrician (Men and Women)| (a) By directrecruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 25 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-|| (b) By transfer| Not less than 25years of age and not more than 29 years of age|-|| (c) Meritorious Sportsmen| Not less than 18years of age and not more than 25 years of age|-| Class - III Category -1Sub-Inpsector, Police Transport Organization| (a) By directrecruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 25 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-| Category - 9 Constable,Mechanics| (a) By directrecruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 22 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-| Category - 10 Constable,Carpenter| (a) By directrecruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 22 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-| Category - 11 Constable,Blacksmith| (a) By directrecruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 22 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-| Category - 12 Constable,Tailor| (a) By directrecruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 22 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-| Class - IV Category -1Sub-Inpsector, (Women)| (a) By directrecruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 25 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-|| (b) By transfer||-|| (c) Sportsmen| Not less than 18years of age and not more than 25 years of age.|-| Category -2 AssistantSub- Inspector (Women).| (a) Sportsmen| Must have completedthe age of 24 years Not less than 18 years of age and not morethan 25 years of age.|-| Category -3 HeadConstable (Women)| (a) By transfer| Not more than 45years|-|| (b) Sportsmen| Not less than 18years of age and not more than 25 years of age|-| Category -4 Constable
(Women)| (a) By direct
recruitment| Must have completed

18. years of age and must not have completed 25 years of age on

the first day of July of the year in which notification forselection is made|-|| (b) By transfer| Must have completedthe age of 24 years|-|| (c) Sportsmen| Not less than 18years of age and not more than 25 years of age|}[Annexure - IV [Added by Notification No. G.O.Ms.No.289, dated 25.09.1999](See Rule 11)

1. ------- by Services:

No person shall be eligible for appointment by promotion unless he has put in not less than minimum service as prescribed in the table below:-
For promotion   Minimum Service required for promotion
From To  
1 2 3
Assistant Sub-Inspector Sub-Inspector Must have completed minimum period of threeyears of service as Assistant Sub-Inspector.
Head - Constable Assistant Sub-Inspector Must have completed minimum period of threeyears of Service as Head Constable.
Constable Head - Constable Must have completed minimum period of threeyears of service as Constable.

2. _____________: -

Every person who opts for appointment by transfer as Head constable and above has to undergo conversion course to be conducted by the Andhra Pradesh (i.e 30 Working days) and has to pass the final tests with 50% marks in the subjects prescribed for the particular category as laid down to the persons appointed by promotion. Unless the rests are passes in two chances, such candidates shall not be absorbed permanently.(a)Test for promotion from Assistant Sub-Inspector to SubInspector:(i)The Written test syllabus consists of
(1)Industrial Security and Role of Special Protection Force in Security.
(2)Special Protection Force Act and Rules.
(3)Industrial Criminology and Crime detection.
(4)Fire fighting.
(5)VIP's Security
(6)Man Management / Organization of Unit Security
(7)Correspondence procedure
(8)Criminal Procedure Code / Indian Penal Code
(9)Advance Gazettery and Security measures.
(ii)Outdoor Test
(1)Physical Efficiency Test
(2)Drill
(3)Turnout
(b)i) Test for promotion from Head Constable to Assistant SubInspector:
(1)Industrial Security
(2)Special Protection Force Act and
(3)Industrial Criminology / Crime detection
(4)Fire fighting
(5)Man Management / Organization of Unit Security
(6)Correspondence procedure
(7)Criminal procedure Code / Indian Penal Code
(ii)Outdoor Test
(1)Physical Efficiency Test
(2)Drill
(3)Turnout
(c)Tests for promotion from Constable to head Constable:
(i)The Written test syllabus consists of
(1)Industrial Security
(2)Special Protection Force Act and Rules
(3)Awareness on duties of Head Constables in Special Protection Force.
(4)Fire fighting
(5)Man management / security Organization
(6)Corresponding procedure
(iii)Outdoor Tests
(1)Physical Efficiency Test
(2)Drill
(3)Turnout Note: Where common tests are prescribed in the categories and if a person working in
(a)lower post passes that test, such person is need not pass the same while in the higher category.
(b)No person shall be eligible for appointment by promotion or by transfer, unless he has satisfactorily completed the period of probation in the category free which promotion or transfer is made.
(c)One should not be under suspension or facing any oral enquiry either in Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force or in any other Department viz., Vigilance / ACB / Civil Police/Court proceedings etc, at the time of appointment by promotion or by transfer.
(d)One should not have any type of minor punishment for the last three years and major punishment for the last five years as specified in the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force Act, 1991 (Act 25 of 1991) as on the date of appointment by promotion or by transfer. Any person awarded punishment within this period shall not be eligible for appointment by promotion at its turn or by transfer.
(e)Any appointment by transfer shall be on the basis of individual request and unconditional willingness and such optee would not have any right to claim this option as a right for appointment by transfer in the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force.
(f)Any person appointed by promotion due to administrative exigencies fails to pass the prescribed test in two attempts, such persons shall be reverted back to his substantive rank and his candidature can be considered for promotion only on successful passing of prescribed tests.
(g)As per rule 6 of the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate service Rules, 1996 the first September of the year to the 31st August of the succeeding year shall be reckoned for purpose of determining the number of vacancies during the panel.]