APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026: 166 Vacancies Across 13 Posts – Apply Online @ psc.ap.gov.in
⚡ Quick Facts & Key Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
|---|---|
| State / Jurisdiction | Andhra Pradesh |
| Total Posts | 166 |
| Last Date for Application | 27 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 250 (Processing) + Rs. 120 (Exam Fee for non-exempt categories) |
| Mode of Application | 01 |
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APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 – Quick Facts
- Recruiting Body: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada
- Notification No.: 07/2026 dated 06/10/2026
- Total Vacancies: 166 across 13 post categories
- Post Names: Deputy Collector, Asst. Commissioner of State Tax, DSP (Civil), DSP (Communications), District Educational Officer, Regional Transport Officer, District Tribal Welfare Officer, Deputy Registrar (Cooperative), Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer, District Employment Officer, Assistant Audit Officer, Divisional Development Officer
- Employment Nature: Permanent (Sanctioned State Government Cadre Posts under Group-I Services)
- Application Mode: Online through https://psc.ap.gov.in
- Application Window: 06/10/2026 to 27/10/2026 (11:59 P.M.)
- Screening Test (Tentative): 24/01/2027 (Offline, OMR-based, Objective Type)
- Application Fee: Rs. 250 (Processing) + Rs. 120 (Exam Fee for non-exempt categories)
- Official Website: https://psc.ap.gov.in
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has notified 166 vacancies across 13 categories of posts under Group-I Services. The table below presents the post-wise breakdown of vacancies, age limits as on 01/07/2026, and monthly pay scales:
| Post Designation | Post Code | Vacancies | Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026) | Monthly Pay Scale (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector – A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 01 | 12 | 18–44 years | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| Asst. Commissioner of State Tax – A.P. State Tax Service | 02 | 14 | 18–44 years | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Cat-2 – A.P. Police Service | 03 | 36 (03 CF) | 21–30 years | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| DSP (Communications) – A.P. Police Service | 04 | 03 | 18–30 years | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| District Educational Officer – A.P. Educational Service | 05 | 14 | 18–44 years | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| Regional Transport Officer – A.P. Transport Service | 06 | 03 | 18–44 years | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| District Tribal Welfare Officer – A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 07 | 01 | 18–44 years | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| Deputy Registrar – A.P. Cooperative Service | 08 | 16 (01 CF) | 18–44 years | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-II – A.P. Municipal Administration Service | 09 | 12 | 18–44 years | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| Asst. Treasury Officer / Asst. Accounts Officer – A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 10 | 02 | 18–44 years | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| District Employment Officer – A.P. Employment Exchange Service | 11 | 03 (01 CF) | 18–44 years | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| Assistant Audit Officer – A.P. State Audit Service | 12 | 15 | 18–44 years | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| Divisional Development Officer – A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | 13 | 35 | 18–44 years | 65,360 – 1,54,980 |
| TOTAL | 166 |
Note: "CF" denotes carried-forward vacancies from previous recruitments. Selection to such reserved vacancies will be made first, before fresh vacancies. The community-wise, state-wide, multi-zone, and zonal break-up is available at Annexure-I of the APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF. Vacancy counts are subject to variation upon intimation from the concerned Department; additions are accepted only before the Screening Test date via an official addendum.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
All applicants must be citizens of India, of sound health, good character, and antecedents, and must possess the prescribed academic qualification as on the date of the detailed notification (06/10/2026), which is the crucial date for calculating experience.
- Post Codes 01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 12: Bachelor's Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by/under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or State Act, or an Institution recognized by the UGC, or an equivalent qualification.
- Post Codes 02, 06, 08: A Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by/under a Central Act or State Act, or any other equivalent qualification.
- Post Code 04 (DSP Communications): B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
- Post Code 10: A Degree from any recognized University in India established by Act of any State Government or incorporated by/under a Central Act or State Act, or equivalent qualification.
- Post Code 11: A Bachelor's Degree from a University in India, or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the UGC.
- Post Code 13: A Bachelor's Degree recognized by the UGC.
Physical Standards (Post Codes 03 & 04)
- Height: Not less than 167.6 cm (men); not less than 152.5 cm (women) and not less than 45.5 kg weight.
- Chest: Not less than 86.3 cm round the chest on full inspiration with at least 5 cm expansion (83.8 cm chest for ST candidates).
- Vision standards are prescribed separately for Post Code 03 (DSP Civil) and Post Code 04 (DSP Communications) as per Annexure-V (Medical Examination guidelines) of the official notification.
Age Limit 2026
The age limit ranges from a minimum of 18/21 years to a maximum of 30/44 years (post-dependent), as on 01/07/2026, as per Rule 12 of APS&SS Rules, 1996. Age relaxations are available for:
- SC, ST, BCs, and EWS: 5 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Deduction of 3 years in addition to service rendered in armed forces
- NCC Instructors: Deduction of length of NCC service rendered
- Regular A.P. State Government Employees: Deduction of regular service length up to a maximum of 5 years (Corporation/Municipality employees not eligible)
- Retrenched temporary employees of State Census Department (min. 6 months service): 3 years
Application Fee 2026
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee (all applicants) | Rs. 250/- |
| Examination Fee (non-exempt categories) | Rs. 120/- |
| Examination Fee (applicants from other States) | Rs. 120/- (plus Rs. 250/- processing fee) |
Exempted from the Rs. 120 Examination Fee: SC, ST, BC, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD), and Ex-Servicemen; families holding a Household Supply White Card issued by the Civil Supplies Department, A.P. Government; and unemployed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser-A) Dept., dated 18/10/1996 (declaration required). PBD and Ex-Servicemen from other States are not entitled to fee exemption. Payment is accepted only via Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card online — IPOs and Demand Drafts are not accepted. Fees are non-refundable and non-adjustable.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
Selection for APPSC Group-I Services involves three stages: a Screening Test, a Main Written Examination (Descriptive), and an Interview (Personality Test).
Stage 1: Screening Test (Objective Type, Offline, OMR-based)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies – History & Culture; Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations; Indian & A.P. Economy; Geography | 120 | 120 minutes | 120 |
| Paper-II | General Aptitude – General Mental Ability; Administrative & Psychological Abilities; Science & Technology; Current Events | 120 | 120 minutes | 120 |
Each wrong answer attracts a penalty of 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question. Candidates admitted to the Main Examination will be in a ratio of 50:1 (vacancies to candidates), irrespective of community.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type)
Five papers of 150 marks each (750 marks), plus two qualifying papers (Telugu and English, 150 marks each, qualifying in nature). Total written marks: 900 (merit) + 150 (qualifying). Qualifying marks for Telugu & English: 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BCs, 30% for SC/ST/PBD.
Stage 3: Interview (Personality Test)
75 marks. Candidates called in the ratio of 1:2 to vacancies, following special representation per General Rule-22 of A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996. Aggregate merit is computed on a total of 825 marks.
Minimum qualifying marks (aggregate): OC, Sportspersons & EWS: 40%; Backward Class: 35%; SCs, STs & PBDs: 30%.
Screening Clause: The Screening Test will be held at 26 district centres (candidates may select up to three preferences). The Main Written Examination will be held at four centres only: Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Ananthapuramu. The Commission reserves the right to alter the number or location of centres.
How to Apply for APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026
- Step 1 – OTPR Registration: First-time applicants must complete One Time Profile Registration at psc.ap.gov.in. A User ID will be generated and sent to the registered mobile number and email ID. OTPR registration alone is not an application.
- Step 2 – Login & Fill Application: Login with your OTPR User ID, navigate to "Online Application Submission" and click "Fill Application" against Notification No. 07/2026.
- Step 3 – Enter Details & Pay Fee: Fill application-specific data (Local/Non-Local status, White Card details, qualification details, post preferences, examination centre). Use "Save & Submit" to finalize and generate the payment link. Pay via Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card. A payment reference ID is generated upon successful payment.
- Step 4 – Correct Applications (if needed): Corrections are allowed for up to 7 days after the closing date at Rs. 100/- per correction. Fields affecting Name, Fee, and Age Relaxation cannot be corrected.
- Step 5 – Download & Retain: Download the filled application PDF and retain it for future correspondence.
Apply Online for APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Any application through a mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained.
- Submission of the application form is construed as confirmation that the candidate has read and will abide by all terms of the notification.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be summarily rejected. No relevant column should be left blank.
- BC candidates must produce a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 but not later than the closing date.
- EWS candidates must possess an income-based EWS certificate for FY 2025-2026, issued by a Revenue Authority in the rank of Tahsildar in digital format, on or after 01.04.2026.
- Local candidate reservation (95% as per Presidential Order 2025) applies to Post Codes 01 to 03 and 05 to 13; it is not applicable to Post Code 04 (State cadre post).
- Furnishing incorrect information or false eligibility declarations may result in debarment for up to five years from all Commission examinations.
- Mobile phones (even switched off), calculators, electronic devices, smart watches, cameras, and Bluetooth devices are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
- The Commission's decision on all matters pertaining to the application, examination, and selection process is final.
- There shall be no waiting list; recruitment will be made only to the notified vacancies.
- Objections to the Screening Test Answer Key must be filed within three days of publication at Rs. 100/- per objection (refundable if valid). The English version of the question paper is authoritative.
Required Documents
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate for Date of Birth proof
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets from recognized Universities
- OTPR User ID and credentials
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in prescribed format (issued on or after 01.04.2026) if applicable
- EWS Certificate for FY 2025-2026 in digital format (if applicable)
- Two passport-size photographs and a Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
- Downloaded signed copy of the submitted online application PDF
Official Links
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