Grama Volunteers in AP – Page 2

Candidates aspiring to become ward volunteers in Andhra Pradesh can apply online for the same by 10th July 2019. Government of AP has extended the last date to submit online applications for these posts.

Qualification is Intermediate:

AP Government also slashed educational qualifications for ward volunteers posts. Intermediate is the required qualification for these vacancies. Earlier it was decided to go with Degree as minimum qualification. After poor response from the candidates, the qualification is reduced.

9 lakhs applications for village / ward volunteers:

As on 5th July, the last date for online applications, more than 9 lakhs applications were received by the Government for 1.7 lakhs posts. Out of these, about 8 lakhs applications are approved and more than 40000 applications were rejected.

Another chance:

Candidates whose applications were rejected for various reasons can edit the details and apply again for the reconsideration. They can apply again by 8th July 2019.

Interview Schedule:

Interviews for grama volunteers / village volunteers will be held from 11th July 2019. Detailed schedule will be available with district authorities. Interviews will be conducted from 10 AM to 5 PM on the scheduled days.

AP Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department has issued notifications for the posts of Grama Volunteers / Village Volunteers in all the districts of Andhra Pradesh. District wise notifications for Kadapa, Kurnool, Chittoor, Nellore, Prakasam, Guntur, Krishna, East Godavari, West Godavari, Anantapur, Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts have been announced at the district level.

This posts contains the details of GO, eligibility / qualifications / online applications, selection process and other information.

Selection Process: Process for selecting Volunteers is one per around 50 households in the State by 15th August, 2019.

Also Read: Grama Volunteers – District wise vacancies

Number of volunteers / vacancies:
The Number of volunteers shall be arrived by the respective District Collectors.

Eligibility Condition:

The applicant must belong to the village / Gram Panchayat for which she / he is applying. 50 percent vacancies will be reserved for women candidates.

Educational Qualifications:

The applicant must pass Intermediate (or) its equivalent exam in plain areas
whereas 10th Class or its equivalent pass in Agency / Tribal Areas.

Reservations:

Rule of reservation is applicable as per the rules in vogue. 50% of posts within each category may be considered for women. ROR will be applicable considering Mandal as a unit.

Age limit:

The applicant shall have 18 years of age as on 30-06-2019 and shall have not exceeded 35 years.

How to apply:

The candidates shall apply online through Website link http://gramavolunteer.ap.gov.in

Selection Procedure:

All eligible applicants shall be called for interview by the Selection Committee consisting of MPDO / Tasildhar / EO (PR&RD). The letter of engaging the services of selected Village Volunteers will be issued by the Chairman of the Selection Committee, i.e. MPDO.

Salary:

The selected applicants will be engaged as volunteers by Gram Panchayat on honorarium basis for the services rendered. Each volunteer will be paid
performance based honorarium of Rs.5,000/- per month.

Training and Posting:

Two days induction training will be imparted to all selected volunteers at
Mandal Level. Positioning and Commencement of work by Village Volunteers in the village shall start from 15th August, 2019.

Important Dates:

Notification inviting applications : 23/24-06-2019
Receipt of application : 24-06-2019 to 05-07-2019
Scrutiny of applications : By 10-07-2019
Interviews by Selection Committee : 11-07-2019 to 25-07-2019
Intimation letters to selected Volunteers : 01-08-2019
Induction and training programme : 05-08-2019 to 10-08-2019
Positioning of volunteers : 15-08-2019

Ward Volunteers Last Date Extended – Qualifications and Interview Schedule

Grama Volunteers in AP – Qualifications, GO, Salary, Online Applications, Selection, Age Limit – 2019