Published Nov 11, 2026 | 6:46 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 11, 2026 | 6:47 PM
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The Andhra Pradesh government recently provided relief to APPSC candidates who migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh by temporarily exempting them from the mandatory requirement of submitting a migration certificate number while applying for government jobs.
Eligible candidates who migrated from Telangana to AP on or before June 1, 2024, can avail of this opportunity. This exemption applies to ongoing recruitment drives as well as future direct recruitment notifications, including APPSC Notification No. 07/2026.
Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad issued a memo through the General Administration Department on November 4. The memo clarified that job applications from candidates must be accepted until the government finalises the guidelines regarding the issuance of local status certificates.
On June 2, 2014, the unified state of Andhra Pradesh was divided into two states. Consequently, the issue of granting local status for education and employment to those who relocated from Telangana and settled in Andhra Pradesh came to the forefront.
Normally, to claim local reservations in government jobs, one must belong to the respective local area. Due to the bifurcation, a special concession became necessary for those moving between the states.
Against this backdrop, the central government amended the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions) Order, 1974, and the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 1975.
This enabled eligible individuals who migrated from Telangana to AP to obtain local status, provided they complied with specific regulations concerning migration dates, residency, and other criteria.
Initially, this benefit was granted to those who migrated from Telangana to AP within three years of the bifurcation (from June 2, 2014). Subsequently, the central government extended the deadline in phases. Finally, through G.O. Ms No. 161 issued on December 27, 2022, the facility was extended to those who migrated up to June 1, 2024—effectively covering 10 years from the date of bifurcation.
The government previously established a process allowing eligible candidates to apply for local status certificates through Meeseva centres. However, following the reorganisation of districts in the state from 13 to 26, clarity became necessary regarding the issuance of local status certificates based on the newly-formed districts and the re-issuance of previously granted certificates. The government is currently formulating guidelines on this matter.
Because guidelines on issuing local status certificates are yet to be finalised, migrant candidates wishing to apply for jobs have been facing difficulties. Considering this issue, the government has provided an interim concession:
* Candidates claiming to have migrated from Telangana to AP on or before June 1, 2024, can apply for ongoing and future direct recruitment drives.
* Applications must not be rejected on the grounds of lacking a migration certificate number at the time of submission.
* Recruiting agencies have been directed to accept applications submitted through both online and manual modes.
* This provision specifically applies to APPSC Notification No. 07/2026, offering immediate relief to migrant candidates awaiting job notifications.
* Candidates must eventually prove they migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh on or before June 1, 2024, in accordance with the upcoming government guidelines, and should keep the necessary supporting documents ready.
* A valid local status certificate issued by the competent authority must be submitted at the time of document verification during the selection process.
The Secretary of APPSC, Member Secretary of the AP Police Recruitment Board, Member Secretary of the AP Medical Services Recruitment Board, Director of School Education, and conveners of District Selection Committees (DSC) across all districts have been directed to implement the memo issued by the Chief Secretary. Secretaries of government departments and heads of departments (HoDs) have also been instructed to comply with these directions.
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(Edited by R Rajesh Kumar.)
