G.O.Ms.No.5 – Census of India 2027
Appointment of Census Functionaries
Department: General Administration (AR) Department
Date of Issue: 10 January 2026
Subject: Appointment of Census Functionaries for the Census of India 2027 in Andhra Pradesh
Legal Authority: Issued under Section 4(2) of the Census Act, 1948
🏛️ Census Organization Hierarchy
1. District Level
| Authority | Census Designation | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| District Collector | Principal Census Officer | Whole of the District |
| Joint Collector | Additional Principal Census Officer | Whole of the District |
| District Revenue Officer | District Census Officer | Whole of the District |
| CPO, DEO, DPO, DFO, CEO (ZP), AD (Surveys) | Additional District Census Officers | Whole of the District |
| Statistical Officers (CPO Office) | Deputy District Census Officer | Whole of the District |
2. Sub-Divisional & Sub-District Level
| Authority | Census Designation | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Collector / RDO | Census Sub-Divisional Officer | Whole of their Jurisdiction |
| Tahsildar | Charge Census Officer | Whole of their Jurisdiction |
| MPDO | Additional Charge Census Officer | Whole of their Jurisdiction |
| Deputy Tahsildar / Other Officers | Assistant Charge Census Officers / Census Clerks | One in each Charge |
3. Town & Municipal Level
- Towns / Nagar Panchayats: Commissioner acts as the Charge Census Officer.
- Municipal Corporations:
- Commissioner – Principal Census Officer
- Additional Commissioner – City Census Officer
- Supervision: All Municipal Corporations (except GVMC) shall function under the close supervision of the respective District Collectors.
⚖️ Legal Provisions & Penalties
Delegation of Powers: Officers appointed under this order are authorized to appoint further Census Officers within their jurisdiction.
Penalties (Section 11, Census Act, 1948):
- Fine up to ₹1,000
- Imprisonment up to 3 years upon conviction
📋 Distribution
This G.O. has been communicated to all concerned authorities including the Director of Census Operations, District Collectors, Tahsildars, and the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India for necessary action.
