APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) – Brief Notification No. 07/2026
📋 Job Details
Recruiting Organization
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Recruitment
Group-I Services
Notification No.
07/2026
Notification Date
15/09/2026
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh
Recruitment Type
Direct Recruitment
Number of Posts
163 Posts
Application Mode
Online
📌 Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Vacancies | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 11 | ₹61,960 – ₹1,51,370 |
| 02 | Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | 14 | ₹61,960 – ₹1,51,370 |
| 03 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Category-II in A.P. Police Service | 36 | ₹61,960 – ₹1,51,370 |
| 04 | DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service | 03 | ₹61,960 – ₹1,51,370 |
| 05 | District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service | 14 | ₹61,960 – ₹1,51,370 |
| 06 | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | 03 | ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 |
| 07 | District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 01 | ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 |
| 08 | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | 15 | ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 |
| 09 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service | 12 | ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540 |
| 10 | Asst. Treasury Officer / Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 02 | ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540 |
| 11 | District Employment Officer in A.P. Employment Exchange Service | 03 | ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540 |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | 14 | ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540 |
| 13 | Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | 35 | ₹65,360 – ₹1,54,980 |
| Total | 163 | — | |
🎓 Educational Qualification
For Post Codes 01 to 03 and 05 to 13:
Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission, or an equivalent qualification.
Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission, or an equivalent qualification.
For Post Code 04 – DSP (Communications):
Must possess B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or Radio Engineering from a recognised University/Institution or equivalent qualification.
Must possess B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or Radio Engineering from a recognised University/Institution or equivalent qualification.
Physical Requirements:
For Post Codes 03 and 04, candidates should refer to the Physical Requirements prescribed in the Detailed Notification.
For Post Codes 03 and 04, candidates should refer to the Physical Requirements prescribed in the Detailed Notification.
🎂 Age Limit
Age Limit:
Detailed age criteria are not specified in the Brief Notification.
Candidates must refer to the Detailed Notification issued by APPSC.
Age Relaxation
As per Detailed Notification
Category Relaxation
As per Detailed Notification
💳 Application Fees
Application fee details are not specified in the Brief
Notification. Candidates should check the APPSC Detailed
Notification/Online Application for applicable fees.
📝 Selection Process
- Screening Test / Preliminary Examination – Objective Type, Offline / OMR Based
- Main Examination – Written Examination, Descriptive Type
- Interview – 75 Marks
Screening Test: Two papers, each containing
120 questions for 120 marks with a duration of 120 minutes.
Negative Marking:
For each wrong answer, 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question
will be penalized.
📚 Examination Pattern
| Stage | Paper | Questions / Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening Test | Paper-I – General Studies | 120 Questions / 120 Marks | 120 Minutes |
| Screening Test | Paper-II – General Aptitude | 120 Questions / 120 Marks | 120 Minutes |
| Mains | Paper in Telugu | 150 Marks – Qualifying | 180 Minutes |
| Mains | Paper in English | 150 Marks – Qualifying | 180 Minutes |
| Mains | Paper-I – General Essay | 150 Marks | 180 Minutes |
| Mains | Paper-II – History, Culture & Geography | 150 Marks | 180 Minutes |
| Mains | Paper-III – Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics | 150 Marks | 180 Minutes |
| Mains | Paper-IV – Economy & Development | 150 Marks | 180 Minutes |
| Mains | Paper-V – Science, Technology & Environmental Issues | 150 Marks | 180 Minutes |
| Interview | Interview | 75 Marks | — |
| Total | 825 Marks | — | |
📅 Important Dates
Notification Date
15/09/2026
Online Application Starts
06/10/2026
Last Date
27/10/2026
Last Time
11:59 PM
🖥️ How to Apply
- Visit the official APPSC website.
- Read the Detailed Notification carefully.
- Check eligibility, age, community, qualification and other prescribed conditions.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload/enter the required particulars and documents as prescribed.
- Pay the applicable fee, if required.
- Submit the application before the last date.
- Take a printout/save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
⚠️ General Instructions
- Candidates should carefully read the APPSC Detailed Notification and all instructions before applying.
- Applications must be submitted only through the prescribed online mode.
- Applications sent through any other mode will not be entertained.
- Candidates are advised to submit their applications well in advance of the last date to avoid last-minute rush.
- The date of the Detailed Notification will be reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects.
- Vacancy numbers are provisional and subject to variation upon confirmation from the concerned Departments.
- For Post Codes 03 and 04, candidates must satisfy the physical requirements prescribed in the Detailed Notification.
🔗 Important Links
⏳ Application Last Date Countdown
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