The Telangana government on Wednesday, September 25, issued orders sanctioning 169 posts in various categories for the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA). The order from the Finance department has accorded approval for creation of the posts to be filled through deputation from other departments.

Along with inspectors, sub-inspectors, and constables for communications, analytical and deputy and assistant analytical officers, regional fire officers, additional district fire officers, city planners, deputy city planners, executive engineers and deputy executive engineers, deputy collectors, tehsildars, surveyors, sub registrars, forest range officers, and scientists from the pollution control board are among the sanctioned posts.

Five deputy superintendents of police are among the authorized posts, as are sixteen inspectors and sub-inspectors, sixty police constables, twelve station fire officers, and ten assistant engineers.

One Additional Commissioner will hold a cadre position as a Superintendent of Police (SP) and the Commissioner will come from All India Services. Three extra non-cadere commissioners of SP rank will be appointed.

The orders were issued by the state Municipal Administration and Urban Development ministry.