APPSC Recruitment 2026: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released a major batch of fresh direct recruitment notifications dated 15 September 2026. The Commission’s official Recruitment Notifications page lists Notifications No. 07/2026 to 26/2026 for Group-I and multiple departmental posts. Together, the 20 notified recruitments cover 892 vacancies.
This is a brief-notification stage for several posts. Candidates should not assume missing eligibility, fee, reservation or examination details. APPSC will provide the applicable detailed notification and online application instructions on its official portal. Where a detail is not yet stated in the brief notification, it should be treated as not yet officially available.
APPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment type | Direct Recruitment / General Recruitment |
| Notification date | 15 September 2026 |
| Number of notifications | 20 |
| Total vacancies | 892 |
| Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Application mode | Online through APPSC when the respective application window opens |
| Official portal | APPSC Recruitment Notifications |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Notification | Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/2026 | Group-I Services | 149 | Post-wise |
| 08/2026 | Assistant Environmental Engineer | 40 | As per notification |
| 09/2026 | Assistant Director – Economics & Statistical Service | 17 | As per notification |
| 10/2026 | Assistant Director – Tribal Welfare | 1 | ₹48,440–₹1,37,220 |
| 11/2026 | Assistant Director – State Forensic Science Laboratory | 8 | ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 |
| 12/2026 | District Probation Officer Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer | 15 | ₹44,570–₹1,27,480 |
| 13/2026 | Supervisor Grade-I (Women) | 29 | ₹37,640–₹1,15,500 |
| 14/2026 | Inspector of Factories | 12 | ₹65,360–₹1,54,980 |
| 15/2026 | Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) | 20 | ₹34,580–₹1,07,210 |
| 16/2026 | Forest Range Officer | 4 | ₹48,440–₹1,37,220 |
| 17/2026 | Forest Section Officer | 26 | ₹32,670–₹1,01,970 |
| 18/2026 | Forest Beat Officer | 23 | ₹25,220–₹80,910 |
| 19/2026 | Horticulture Officer | 37 | ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 |
| 20/2026 | Assistant Statistical Officer | 196 | ₹37,640–₹1,15,500 |
| 21/2026 | Analyst Grade-II – AP Pollution Control Board | 18 | ₹48,440–₹1,37,220 |
| 22/2026 | English Reporters & Telugu Reporters | 11 | ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 |
| 23/2026 | Executive Officer Grade-III | 104 | ₹25,220–₹80,910 |
| 24/2026 | Industrial Promotion Officer | 78 | ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 |
| 25/2026 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | 73 | ₹37,640–₹1,15,500 |
| 26/2026 | Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer | 17 | ₹48,440–₹1,37,220 |
| Total | 892 | ||
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II – 73 Vacancies
Notification No. 25/2026 is one of the larger individual notifications. The 73 vacancies are distributed as 21 in A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service, 23 in A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service and 29 in A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service. The pay scale is ₹37,640–₹1,15,500.
For this recruitment, the brief notice states that online applications are scheduled from 9 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM. The detailed notification is expected on or before 9 October 2026. Therefore, an active Apply Now CTA should only be used once APPSC opens the application window.
Important Dates
The common brief notification date is 15 September 2026. Application dates can differ by notification. Candidates must check the exact detailed notification for their chosen post. Do not rely on one recruitment’s dates for another APPSC post.
Eligibility, Age Limit and Reservation
Educational qualification, age limit, community-wise reservation, local reservation, age relaxation and experience requirements are post-specific. APPSC’s detailed notifications are the controlling documents. Applicants should verify these requirements before submitting an application. Any detail that is not present in the currently available brief notice is not being guessed here.
Selection Process
The selection procedure varies by post. For Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, the brief notice indicates a single-level online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT), without a screening test irrespective of the number of applications. If the examination is conducted in multiple sessions, normalisation may be applied under APPSC methodology. Candidates for other posts must follow the selection method stated in their respective detailed notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official APPSC portal.
- Open the Recruitment Notifications section.
- Select the exact Notification Number and post.
- Read the detailed notification when available.
- Confirm qualification, age, reservation and other eligibility conditions.
- Log in using the required APPSC/OTPR credentials when the application window is active.
- Complete the online form carefully.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee, if required for that notification.
- Submit the form before the exact deadline and save the final application for reference.
Documents to Keep Ready
Candidates should generally keep educational certificates, proof of date of birth, identity proof, recent photograph/signature, community/EWS certificates where applicable, local-status documents and any post-specific experience or professional certificates ready. The final required-document list must be checked against the respective APPSC detailed notification.
Official Links
| APPSC Recruitment Notifications | View Official Notifications |
|---|---|
| APPSC Main Portal | Visit APPSC |
Important Note
These are newly listed APPSC notifications dated 15 September 2026. For several recruitments, detailed application particulars are still to be released or activated. Accordingly, no application fee, qualification, age limit, direct application URL or closing time has been invented where APPSC has not yet made it available. Candidates should use the exact notification page above as the primary source.
FAQs
How many vacancies are covered in the fresh APPSC notifications?
The 20 notifications dated 15 September 2026 together cover 892 vacancies.
Which recruitment has the largest vacancy count?
Assistant Statistical Officer under Notification No. 20/2026 has 196 vacancies, while Group-I Services has 149 vacancies and Executive Officer Grade-III has 104 vacancies.
Can I apply for APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer now?
No. The brief notice schedules online applications from 9 October 2026. The closing date is 29 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Where should candidates verify the final eligibility conditions?
Only on the APPSC official portal and the detailed notification for the relevant Notification Number.
Is there one common fee and age limit for all 20 notifications?
No. These conditions are post-specific and must be checked in each detailed notification.