The Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA), Telangana has released an official notification to fill 10,954 Grama Palana Officer (GPO) posts. This recruitment is exclusively for eligible ex-VROs and VRAs who are currently working in regular government posts.
If you’re a former VRO/VRA serving as a Record Assistant or Junior Assistant, this is your chance to step into a formal Grama Palana Officer role.
Post Details
- Post Name: Grama Palana Officer (GPO)
- Number of Vacancies: 10,954
- Location: Across various districts of Telangana
- Recruiting Authority: Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA), Hyderabad
- Type of Recruitment: Departmental/internal (not open to the general public)
Eligibility Criteria
You must meet one of the following criteria:
Education + Service
- Graduate from a recognized university
OR - Intermediate pass with at least 5 years of government service in the role of VRO or VRA (now absorbed as Record Assistant or Junior Assistant)
Note: This post is only for former VROs and VRAs who are now in regular service.
Selection Process
Candidates will go through an Eligibility-cum-Screening Test to assess their:
- Village administration knowledge
- Skill in handling revenue, land, and welfare-related tasks
- Familiarity with government schemes and coordination responsibilities
Final selection will be done by CCLA, Telangana or a designated officer. District Collectorates will issue final appointments.
Scope of Work
As a Grama Palana Officer, your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining village records and accounts
- Conducting inquiries for certificates and encroachment cases
- Assisting in land surveys and resolving land disputes
- Coordinating welfare schemes and development programs
- Managing village-level disaster response
- Supporting elections and inter-departmental coordination
- Performing any other tasks assigned by the Government or District Administration
Service Conditions
- Salary: You will retain your current pay scale
- Seniority: Past service as VRO/VRA won’t count toward seniority in the Revenue Department
- Rules: Specific service rules for the GPO post will be issued later
How to Apply
- Fill the Google Form:
👉 Apply Online Form - Submit a signed hard copy of your application at your respective District Collector’s Office.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 01 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Submit Hard Copy | 26 April 2025 |
FAQs – Telangana GPO Recruitment 2025
Q1. Who can apply for GPO recruitment?
Only former VROs and VRAs who are now in regular service as Record Assistants or Junior Assistants.
Q2. Is this recruitment open to the public?
No. It is restricted to eligible internal candidates (former VROs/VRAs only).
Q3. What’s the minimum qualification?
A graduate degree OR Intermediate with 5 years of relevant service in eligible roles.
Q4. Will previous VRO/VRA service be counted for seniority?
No. Previous service won’t be considered for seniority in the new GPO post.
Q5. How will I be selected?
Through a screening test assessing your administrative knowledge and skills.
Q6. How do I apply?
Online via Google Form + physical copy submission at your district collectorate.
