CAF&CS Department Member Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

One post of Member (ST) in the Andhra Pradesh State Food Commission, reserved for the ST category (ST-General) and open without restricting the gender, is to be filled for a term not exceeding five years. The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies (CS.II) Department invites applicants who are citizens of India and not beyond 65 years of age to send the prescribed proforma by post or in person so that it is received by 5:00 PM on 20 November 2026.

AP State Food Commission Member (ST) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee, a pay amount or a minimum educational qualification.

About AP State Food Commission Member (ST)

The Andhra Pradesh State Food Commission has been set up by the Government of Andhra Pradesh under the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA). Its Members perform the duties and functions and exercise the powers prescribed under the NFSA read with the Andhra Pradesh Food Security Rules, 2017, issued vide G.O.Ms.No.8 of the CA,F&CS Department, dated 18-04-2017. The recruitment is handled by the Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies Department at the A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati.

Who Can Apply

The single post is for the ST category (ST-General), and the application form asks for a caste certificate pertaining to ST. Men and women may both apply, as the post is advertised without restricting the gender.

Eligibility Conditions

The Member shall be appointed from amongst persons:

• Who are citizens of India;
• Who are not beyond 65 years of age; and
• Who meet any one of the three conditions below.

1. Who are or have been members of All India Services, or any other Civil Services of the Union or State, or holding a Civil post under the Union or State, having knowledge and experience in matters relating to food security, policy making and administration in the field of agriculture, civil supplies, nutrition, health or any allied field; OR
2. Of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in agriculture, law, human rights, social service, management, health, food policy, public administration; OR
3. Who have a proven record of work relating to the improvement of the food and nutrition rights of the poor.

The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. The application form does ask for details of each examination or degree passed, and certificates of educational qualifications must be enclosed.

Age Limit

Applicants must be not beyond 65 years of age. The closing date of submitting the application (20 November 2026) is the date for determining the eligibility of age in every respect. No person shall hold office as Member after attaining the age of sixty-five years. The notice does not mention any age relaxation.

Candidates should check the official notification and the provisions it names (NFSA, 2013 and the AP Food Security Rules, 2017) for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Tenure

• Pay, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of the Members are as stipulated by the Government vide G.O.Ms. No.6, CAF & CS Deptt., dated 12-04-2017 read with G.O.Ms.No.8, CAF & CS Deptt., dated 18-04-2017, and as amended subsequently.
• The salaries, allowances and other conditions of service of a member shall not be varied to their disadvantage after appointment.
• A Member holds office for a term not exceeding five (5) years from the date on which he or she enters the office and is eligible for reappointment.
• The State Government may remove any member from office for the reasons indicated in the National Food Security Act, 2013.

How to Apply for AP State Food Commission Member (ST)

1. Get the prescribed proforma hosted on www.civilsupplies.ap.gov.in under the notification link (the same form is printed with the notice).
2. Fill it in and affix a self-attested passport size photograph in the space given.
3. Attach self-attested copies of the supporting documents listed below.
4. Address the application to: The Ex-Officio Secretary to Government, Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies Department, 5th Building, 1st Floor, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati-522238.
5. Send it by post or hand it in person within the due date, 20.11.2026, by 5:00 PM.
6. Candidates working in Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies etc. must send the application through proper channel, along with self-attested copies of the supporting documents.

Documents named in the notice

• Matriculation/SSC marks card or equivalent certificate indicating date of birth
• Certificates of educational qualifications
• Caste certificate pertaining to ST
• Experience certificate(s)
• Other testimonials, certificates or proofs of service rendered in the relevant fields at 3(iii), 3(iv) and 3(v) of the eligibility criteria
• Proof of permanent address (asked for in the application form)

The form also asks for a separate sheet, where needed, with employment and work experience in chronological order (office, post held, duration, scale of pay and nature of duties), details of experience or knowledge in the specified fields with supporting evidence, and a list of documents enclosed with the number of each.

Selection and Interview

Applications received will first be scrutinised. The list of candidates will then be placed before the Selection Committee, which prepares a list of probable Members and submits it to the Government for consideration and appointment as member of the State Food Commission. The notice does not mention a written test or an interview.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Applicants are advised to go through the National Food Security Act, 2013 and the Andhra Pradesh Food Security Rules, 2017 (G.O.Ms.No.8, CA,F&CS Department, dated 18-04-2017) and satisfy themselves about their eligibility.
• The State Government reserves the right to reject any or all applications for the post of Member (ST) without assigning any reason.
• In the declaration, the applicant accepts that if any material information is found concealed or distorted, the appointment shall be liable to summary termination without notice.
• Retired applicants must give the date of retirement and the post last held in the form.

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