Overview
Government of Andhra Pradesh, Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies (CS.II) Department has released a recruitment notification for the post of Member (ST), Andhra Pradesh State Food Commission (1 (ST-General) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline – by post or in person before 20.11.2026, 5:00 PM.
Key Details
- Organization
- Government of Andhra Pradesh, Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies (CS.II) Department
- Qualification
- 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. • 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 • Of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in agriculture, law, human rights, social service, management, health, food policy, public administration; OR • 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.
- Vacancies
- 1 (ST-General)
- Last date to apply
- 20.11.2026, 5:00 PM
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 20.11.2026, 5:00 PM |
| Date of notification | 05.11.2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 20.11.2026, 5:00 PM |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
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. • 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 • Of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in agriculture, law, human rights, social service, management, health, food policy, public administration; OR • 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.
How to Apply
• Get the prescribed proforma hosted on www.civilsupplies.ap.gov.in under the notification link (the same form is printed with the notice). • Fill it in and affix a self-attested passport size photograph in the space given. • Attach self-attested copies of the supporting documents listed below. • 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. • Send it by post or hand it in person within the due date, 20.11.2026, by 5:00 PM. • Candidates working in Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies etc. must send the application through proper channel, along with self-attested copies of the supporting documents.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CAF&CS Department Member Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
Last Date to Apply: 20.11.2026, 5:00 PM; Date of notification: 05.11.2026; Last date for receipt of application: 20.11.2026, 5:00 PM
What is the age limit?
Not beyond 65 years (on the closing date of submitting the application)