The Sachivalayam Jobs 2026 — across AP Village Secretariat (AP Sachivalayam), Telangana Panchayat Raj Secretariat, and Ward Sachivalayam systems — represent the most village-rooted, most community-serving, and most locally accessible state government employment available to candidates from 8th pass to graduation level in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. With AP Sachivalayam covering 26 districts, 4,033 Village Secretariats, and 65,000+ functional positions ranging from Ward/Village Volunteer at ₹5,000–₹10,000/month to Digital Assistant at ₹25,000–₹35,000 to Panchayat Secretary / Village Revenue Officer at ₹28,000–₹52,000 — and Telangana’s Gram Panchayat Secretary posts at ₹32,000–₹48,000 — Sachivalayam 2026 is the closest thing to a government job that comes directly to your doorstep.
This complete guide covers every Sachivalayam position across AP and TS, exact salary, eligibility from 8th to graduate, selection process, and direct application portals.
What Is the Sachivalayam System?
The Sachivalayam model is India’s most comprehensive village-level governance delivery system — pioneered in Andhra Pradesh in 2019 under Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s government, and adapted in modified forms across other states.
AP Village Secretariat (Sachivalayam) Concept: Every revenue village in AP has a dedicated Village Secretariat staffed with 8–11 officials covering revenue, agriculture, welfare, digital services, engineering, health, and education — bringing government services within 2 km of every AP citizen.
Why Sachivalayam jobs matter for freshers:
- Village posting — you serve your own or nearby village
- Multiple qualification levels — from 8th pass to graduation
- Stable monthly income from Day 1
- Pathway to permanent government positions through promotions and departmental examinations
Part 1: Andhra Pradesh Sachivalayam Jobs 2026
AP Sachivalayam Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Governing Authority | AP Government — Panchayat Raj and Rural Development |
| Official Portal | sachivalayam.ap.gov.in |
| Total Village Secretariats | 4,033 Village Secretariats across 26 AP districts |
| Ward Secretariats | 3,739 Ward Secretariats in urban areas |
| Total Functional Positions | 65,000+ across all secretariats |
| Application Mode | Online at sachivalayam.ap.gov.in |
AP Village Secretariat Positions: All Posts by Qualification
8th Pass Posts
Ward/Village Volunteer (Gram Volunteer / Ward Volunteer)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | 8th Standard Pass |
| Age | 18–35 years |
| Monthly Honorarium | ₹5,000–₹10,000 |
| Selection | Merit + local residency |
| Role | Doorstep delivery of government scheme benefits — delivering DBT payments, scheme forms, welfare notices |
Note: Ward/Village Volunteers are honorary frontline assistants — not permanent government employees. However, they receive priority in future Sachivalayam and Panchayat Raj permanent post selection.
10th Pass Posts (Most Vacancies)
Village Revenue Assistant (VRA)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | 10th Standard (SSC) Pass |
| Age | 18–35 years (AP local candidate) |
| Monthly Salary | ₹22,000–₹30,000 |
| Role | Revenue records maintenance, land measurement assistance, Pahani updates, survey records |
| Selection | Written test + DV |
Panchayat Secretary (Grade V / Grade IV)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | 10th Pass (Grade V) / Graduation (Grade IV) |
| Monthly Salary | ₹28,000–₹42,000 (Grade V) / ₹38,000–₹52,000 (Grade IV) |
| Role | Managing village secretariat operations, panchayat meeting records, scheme implementation |
| Selection | APPSC / Panchayat Raj Board written test |
12th Pass Posts
Ward/Village Welfare and Educational Assistant
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | 12th Standard (Intermediate) Pass |
| Monthly Salary | ₹21,000–₹30,000 |
| Role | Tracking school enrolment, welfare scheme enrollment, Arogyasri awareness |
Sanitation and Environment Assistant
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | 10th or 12th Pass |
| Monthly Salary | ₹18,000–₹24,000 |
| Role | Swachh Bharat implementation, solid waste management, ODF monitoring |
Graduation Posts (Highest Salary in Sachivalayam)
Village Revenue Officer (VRO)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Monthly Salary | ₹32,000–₹45,000 |
| Role | Revenue administration at village level — mutation, registration, land records |
| Selection | APPSC VRO examination |
Digital Assistant (DA)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduation + computer proficiency |
| Monthly Salary | ₹25,000–₹38,000 |
| Role | Digital service delivery — ration card updates, pension applications, Meeseva online services |
| Selection | Written test + computer skills test |
Village Agriculture Assistant (VAA)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | B.Sc Agriculture or equivalent |
| Monthly Salary | ₹28,000–₹40,000 |
| Role | Agricultural extension, scheme delivery to farmers, crop damage assessment |
Complete AP Sachivalayam Salary Table 2026
| Post | Qualification | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ward/Village Volunteer | 8th Pass | ₹5,000–₹10,000 (honorarium) |
| Sanitation Assistant | 10th/12th | ₹18,000–₹24,000 |
| Village Revenue Assistant (VRA) | 10th Pass | ₹22,000–₹30,000 |
| Welfare and Educational Assistant | 12th Pass | ₹21,000–₹30,000 |
| Digital Assistant (DA) | Graduation + Computer | ₹25,000–₹38,000 |
| Village Agriculture Assistant | B.Sc Agriculture | ₹28,000–₹40,000 |
| Panchayat Secretary Grade V | 10th Pass | ₹28,000–₹42,000 |
| Village Revenue Officer (VRO) | Graduation | ₹32,000–₹45,000 |
| Panchayat Secretary Grade IV | Graduation | ₹38,000–₹52,000 |
| MPDO (Mandal Parishad Dev. Officer) | Graduation + exam | ₹45,000–₹65,000 |
Part 2: Telangana Panchayat Raj Secretariat Jobs 2026
Telangana has its own village governance infrastructure — the Gram Panchayat Secretary system under the Telangana State Panchayat Raj Act.
TS Gram Panchayat Secretary 2026
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduation (any discipline) |
| Age | 18–44 years (TS candidates) |
| Monthly Salary | ₹32,000–₹48,000 |
| Selection | TSPSC written test |
| Role | Panchayat accounts, meetings, scheme implementation, RTI, audit compliance |
| Portal | tspsc.gov.in |
TS Village Revenue Officer (VRO) 2026
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Monthly Salary | ₹28,000–₹42,000 |
| Selection | TSPSC Group IV written test |
TS Panchayat Raj Engineering Assistant
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Monthly Salary | ₹28,000–₹40,000 |
| Role | Village infrastructure maintenance — roads, drains, buildings |
Selection Process: AP and TS Sachivalayam 2026
AP Sachivalayam Written Test
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Studies (AP History, Geography, Economy) | 35 |
| Current Affairs (AP Focus) | 15 |
| Arithmetic and Reasoning | 25 |
| Telugu Language | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes | Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
TS Gram Panchayat Secretary Written Test (TSPSC)
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Studies (TS + India) | 40 |
| Telangana History and Movement | 30 |
| Arithmetic and Reasoning | 30 |
| Telugu Language | 30 |
| Total | 130 |
Syllabus: AP and TS Sachivalayam 2026
AP-Specific Content (35 marks AP Sachivalayam)
AP Revenue System (Most Important): Revenue village structure, Pahani/Pattadar Passbook, RoR (Records of Rights), land survey types (FMB — Field Measurement Book), mutation process, Land Acquisition Act, AP Panchayat Raj Act, Village Court system, Gram Sabha functions, AP RERA, PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana) — AP implementation
AP Government Schemes: YSR Rythu Bharosa (₹13,500/acre/year), YSR Zero Interest crop loans, Jagananna Thodu (₹10,000 working capital for street vendors), YSR Cheyutha (₹75,000 over 4 years for BC/SC/ST/minority women), Navaratnalu (all 9 schemes with amounts), Disha Act, SHE Teams, YSR Arogyasri
AP 26 Districts: All new district names (post-2022) with headquarters — VRO/VRA examination always tests district knowledge
AP Geography: Krishna and Godavari river systems, dams (Polavaram — National Project, Nagarjunasagar, Srisailam), coastline (975 km — second longest in India), new capital Amaravati
TS-Specific Content (30 marks TS Sachivalayam)
TS Panchayat Raj System: Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, three-tier system (Gram Panchayat → Mandal Praja Parishad → Zilla Praja Parishad), Gram Sabha frequency and quorum, Sarpanch election process, Gram Panchayat accounts (PFMS integration), Mission Kakatiya (tank restoration — 46,531 tanks targeted)
TS Government Schemes: Rythu Bandhu (₹10,000/acre/year), Mission Bhagiratha (drinking water to every household), Mission Kakatiya, KCR Kits, Dalit Bandhu (₹10 lakh one-time grant to SC families), Kalyana Lakshmi/Shaadi Mubarak, TSRERA, Asara Pension, RASS (Revenue Administration)
Telangana Formation: 2 June 2014, AP Reorganisation Act 2014, 33 districts (post-2016), Operation Polo (1948), Telangana movement history
How to Apply: AP and TS Sachivalayam 2026
AP Sachivalayam Application (sachivalayam.ap.gov.in)
Step 1: Visit sachivalayam.ap.gov.in → “Recruitment” → active 2026 notification.
Step 2 — Registration: “New Registration” → Aadhaar OTP → create profile → save ID and password.
Step 3 — Fill Form: Name (as per SSC/Aadhaar), DOB, category, post applied for, village preference (local candidacy is mandatory — apply for your own village/mandal), educational qualification.
Step 4 — Upload: Photo (JPG, 20–50 KB) + signature + SSC/Graduation certificate + Caste Certificate + AP Local Candidate Certificate from MRO.
Step 5 — Pay Fee: OC/BC: ₹250–₹400 | SC/ST: ₹0–₹150 | via Net Banking, Debit Card, UPI.
Step 6: Submit → print confirmation → note Application ID.
TS Gram Panchayat Secretary (tspsc.gov.in)
Step 1: Complete TSPSC One-Time Registration (tspsc.gov.in/otr) if not already done.
Step 2: Login → find Gram Panchayat Secretary / VRO notification → “Apply Now”.
Step 3: Fill details, select district/mandal preference, upload graduation certificate + caste certificate + TS local candidate certificate.
Step 4: Pay fee + submit → print confirmation.
Documents Checklist: Sachivalayam 2026
- ✅ Aadhaar Card (mobile-linked)
- ✅ SSC (10th) Certificate + Marksheet
- ✅ Intermediate (12th) Certificate (if required)
- ✅ Graduation Certificate + Marksheets (for VRO, Panchayat Secretary, DA)
- ✅ Local Candidate / Nativity Certificate from MRO — most critical
- ✅ Caste Certificate — BC/SC/ST (from MRO/Tahsildar)
- ✅ Computer proficiency certificate (for Digital Assistant posts)
- ✅ Passport-size photographs (8 copies)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the difference between AP Village Sachivalayam jobs and regular AP Government jobs — are Sachivalayam posts permanent? AP Village Secretariat positions have mixed employment status depending on the post. Panchayat Secretary and VRO are permanent state government positions with full salary, pension, and service benefits. Village Revenue Assistant (VRA) is a contractual appointment with fixed monthly salary but limited pension coverage — though VRAs are eligible to appear for permanent VRO positions through departmental examination after qualifying service. Ward/Village Volunteers are honorary positions with a fixed monthly honorarium (not salary) and no pension. Digital Assistants are typically contract or outsourced positions with performance-linked renewal. The most financially secure Sachivalayam posts for long-term employment are: Panchayat Secretary → VRO → MPDO progression — these are permanent state government positions covered by AP Government service rules and pension.
Q2. Is local residency mandatory for AP Sachivalayam jobs — and how strictly is it enforced? Yes — local residency (local candidacy) is strictly enforced for AP Sachivalayam positions. The AP Village Secretariat model was specifically designed to employ local community members — the assumption being that local residents have deeper community knowledge, language fluency, and accountability to serve their own village effectively. For VRA and Panchayat Secretary posts, candidates must prove residence in the same district (and for some posts, the same mandal or village cluster) through revenue records. The AP Local Candidate Certificate from MRO — verified against Aadhaar-linked address and revenue records — is the most critical document in the entire application process. Misrepresentation of local address is specifically targeted for detection at document verification. Apply only for the Sachivalayam covering your actual, verified permanent residence.
Q3. Can a candidate holding a graduation degree apply for both 10th pass VRA and graduation-level VRO simultaneously in AP? Yes — there is no restriction on applying for multiple AP Sachivalayam posts simultaneously as long as the candidate meets each post’s eligibility criteria. A graduation-degree holder is eligible for both VRA (10th pass eligible) and VRO (graduation eligible). However, the strategic advice is to prioritise VRO if you hold a graduation degree — the salary difference is significant (₹32,000–₹45,000 for VRO vs ₹22,000–₹30,000 for VRA), the promotion ceiling is higher (VRO can progress to MRO → Deputy Tahsildar → Tahsildar), and the professional status is substantially greater. Apply for VRO as your primary target and VRA as a fallback — not the reverse. Both applications can proceed simultaneously from the same sachivalayam.ap.gov.in portal.
Q4. What is the Dalit Bandhu scheme and why does it appear in TS Sachivalayam exam questions? Dalit Bandhu is Telangana’s flagship economic empowerment scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC/Dalit) families — launched by former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao in August 2021. It provides ₹10 lakh as a one-time direct cash grant to SC beneficiary families for starting or expanding a business of their choice — with no conditions on the type of enterprise. It is India’s largest direct cash transfer scheme for SC families and has been piloted initially in Huzurabad constituency. It appears in TS Sachivalayam (Gram Panchayat Secretary and VRO) exam questions because: (1) Gram Panchayat Secretaries are frontline officials responsible for identifying eligible Dalit Bandhu beneficiaries and facilitating scheme delivery; (2) it is Telangana’s most nationally noticed welfare scheme; (3) ₹10 lakh grant amount makes it a high-frequency “what is the amount” current affairs question. Key facts for exam: ₹10 lakh per family, one-time grant, target beneficiaries — SC families, launched 2021.
Q5. How does the TS Gram Panchayat Secretary salary compare to a government school teacher in Telangana? Both are permanent state government posts with TS Government pension — the comparison is financially close. TS Gram Panchayat Secretary: ₹32,000–₹48,000 gross monthly at entry; promotes to Senior Panchayat Secretary → Extension Officer → BDO level over a 20-year career; posting is at village/mandal level; working hours are relatively flexible but involve weekend Gram Sabha duties. TS Government SGT (School Grade Teacher): ₹43,000–₹56,000 gross monthly at entry; promotes to Head Master → DIET Lecturer over career; posting is at village school level; structured 4–5 hour working day with 65–70 vacation days annually. Teacher salary is higher at entry level — but requires D.El.Ed + APTET which is an additional qualification hurdle. Panchayat Secretary requires only graduation. For candidates without D.El.Ed/B.Ed, Panchayat Secretary is the more accessible path to a comparable permanent state government income.
Q6. What is Mission Kakatiya — and why is it specifically important for TS Panchayat Raj exam sections? Mission Kakatiya is Telangana’s ambitious tank restoration programme — launched in 2015 with the goal of restoring 46,531 minor irrigation tanks across Telangana’s 33 districts to their original storage and irrigation capacity. The programme is named after the Kakatiya dynasty (12th–14th century) which historically built thousands of cascading tank irrigation systems across Deccan India. Mission Kakatiya appears in TS Panchayat Raj exams for highly practical reasons: Gram Panchayat Secretaries directly manage tank restoration work — supervising MNREGS labour deployment, maintaining work completion records (MB books), and coordinating with Irrigation Department for tank bund repair under their jurisdiction. Every Gram Panchayat Secretary needs to know the programme’s scope, objectives, and implementation mechanism. Exam-specific facts: total tanks (46,531), programme start year (2015), annual phases (Phase I through VI), state government department (Irrigation — Minor Irrigation wing), MNREGS convergence mechanism.
Final Word
Sachivalayam Jobs 2026 — across AP Village Secretariat (sachivalayam.ap.gov.in) and TS Gram Panchayat Secretary (tspsc.gov.in) — offer the most village-rooted, most locally posted, and most community-meaningful government employment available to candidates from 8th pass through graduation in AP and Telangana.
Whether you are a fresh 10th pass candidate targeting Village Revenue Assistant, a 12th pass candidate seeking Welfare Assistant, or a graduate aiming for Panchayat Secretary or VRO — Sachivalayam 2026 has your government career in your own village.
Visit sachivalayam.ap.gov.in (AP) or tspsc.gov.in (TS) today. Get your Local Candidate Certificate from MRO this week. Study AP/TS schemes and district names immediately. Apply on Day 1 of the notification.