Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) ने Group-I Services के विभिन्न पदों पर भर्ती के लिए Notification जारी किया है। इसके तहत Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Educational Officer, Regional Transport Officer, Regional Transport Officers, District Tribal Welfare Officer, Deputy Registrar, Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, Assistant Treasury Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer, District Employment Officer, Assistant Audit Officer, और Divisional Development Officer के पदों पर भर्ती की जाएगी। इच्छुक Candidates को Commission की Official Website के माध्यम से Online Application सबमिट करना होगा।
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APPSC Group I Recruitment: Overview Table
| Details | Information |
| Organisation Name | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 07/2026 |
| Post |
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| Vacancy | 166 |
| Age |
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| Application Fee |
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| Salary Details | Approx Scale of Pay: Rs. 54,060 – 1,40,540 to Rs. 65,360 – 1,54,980 |
| Selection Process Phases |
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| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group I Recruitment: Important Dates
Notification के अनुसार महत्वपूर्ण तिथियों का विवरण निचे Table में दिया गया है।
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 06/10/2026 |
| Application Start Date | 06/10/2026 |
| Application Last Date | 27/10/2026 (Up to 11:59 P.M.) |
| Screening Test Date | 24/01/2027 |
| Main Examination Date | To be announced later |
APPSC Group I Recruitment: Vacancy in Detail
विभिन्न Post Code और पदों के आधार पर Vacancies की कुल संख्या और Pay Scale का विवरण इस Table में दिया गया है:
| Post Code | Name of the Post & Department | No. of Vacancies | Scale of Pay (in Rs) |
| 01 | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 12 | 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 Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | 36 (03 CF) | 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 | 16 (01 CF) | 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 (01 CF) | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | 15 | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| 13 | Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | 35 | 65,360 – 1,54,980 |
| Total | 166 |
APPSC Group I Recruitment: Eligibility
विभिन्न पदों के लिए आवश्यक Educational Qualification का विवरण नीचे Table में दिया गया है:
| Post Code | Name of the Post & Department | Educational Qualification |
| 01 | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | Bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or UGC recognized institution or equivalent qualification |
| 02 | Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent recognized qualification |
| 03 | Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | Bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or UGC recognized institution or equivalent qualification |
| 04 | DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service | B.E / B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or Radio Engineering |
| 05 | District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service | Bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or State Act, or UGC recognized institution or equivalent qualification |
| 06 | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification |
| 07 | District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | Bachelor’s Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under Provincial Act, Central Act or a State Act or UGC recognized institution |
| 08 | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification |
| 09 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service | Bachelor’s Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under Provincial Act, Central Act or a State Act or UGC recognized institution |
| 10 | Asst. Treasury Officer / Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | Degree from any recognized University in India established by Act of any State Government or incorporated by or under a Central Act, or State Act or any other equivalent qualifications |
| 11 | District Employment Officer in A.P Employment Exchange Service | Bachelor’s Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or a Provincial Act or UGC recognized equivalent qualification |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification |
| 13 | Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | Passed a Bachelor’s Degree from any University recognized by the UGC |
APPSC Group I Recruitment: Age Criteria
| Name of the Post | Age Limit (Min – Max) |
| Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 | 21 – 30 Years |
| DSP (Communications) | 18 – 30 Years |
| All Other Posts | 18 – 44 Years |
APPSC Group I Recruitment: Age Relaxation
आरक्षित श्रेणियों के Candidates के लिए Age Relaxation के नियम इस Table में सूचीबद्ध हैं:
| Category of candidates | Relaxation of age permissible |
| SC, ST, BCs and EWS | 5 Years |
| SC (CF vacancies only) For Limited Recruitment | 10 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Allowed to deduct 3 years in addition to length of service rendered in armed forces |
| N.C.C. (who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.) | Allowed to deduct length of service in NCC plus 3 years |
| Regular A.P. State Government Employees | Allowed to deduct regular service length up to maximum of 5 years |
| Retrenched temporary employees in State Census Dept | 3 Years (with minimum service of 6 months) |
APPSC Group I Recruitment: Exam Pattern
Examination Pattern में Screening Test (Objective Type), Mains Exam (Descriptive Type), और Interview शामिल हैं:
1. Screening Test (Objective Type)
| Paper / Subject | No. of Questions | Duration | Marks |
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Paper – I: General Studies (A. History and Culture, B. Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & IR, C. Indian & AP Economy, D. Geography) |
120 Questions |
120 Minutes |
120 Marks |
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Paper – II: General Aptitude (A. General Mental Ability, B. Science & Tech, Current events) |
120 Questions |
120 Minutes |
120 Marks |
2. Mains Examination (Descriptive Type)
| Paper / Subject | No. of Questions / Structure | Duration | Marks |
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Paper in Telugu (Qualifying Nature) |
Descriptive |
180 Minutes |
150 Marks |
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Paper in English (Qualifying Nature) |
Descriptive |
180 Minutes |
150 Marks |
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Paper – I: General Essay |
3 Essays (1 from each section of 3 choices) |
180 Minutes |
150 Marks |
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Paper – II: History, Cultural and Geography of India and AP |
15 Questions (10 Marks each)
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180 Minutes |
150 Marks |
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Paper – III: Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics |
15 Questions (10 Marks each)
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180 Minutes |
150 Marks |
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Paper – IV: Economy and Development of India and AP |
15 Questions (10 Marks each)
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180 Minutes |
150 Marks |
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Paper – V: Science, Technology and Environmental Issues |
15 Questions (10 Marks each)
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180 Minutes |
150 Marks |
3. Interview
| Stage / Subject | Structure | Duration | Marks |
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Personality Test (Interview) |
Oral Assessment | – |
75 Marks |
APPSC Group I Recruitment: Application Process
Candidates नीचे दिए गए Steps का पालन करके Application Form सबमिट कर सकते हैं:
- Step-I (OTPR Registration): Commission की Official Website [https://psc.ap.gov.in](https://psc.ap.gov.in) पर जाएँ। यदि पहली बार apply कर रहे हैं, तो One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) करके अपनी बायो-डाटा डिटेल्स भरें और OTPR ID प्राप्त करें।
- Step-II (Login): अपनी User Name (OTPR ID) और Password के साथ Login करें और “Online Application Submission” पर click करें।
- Step-III (Fill Application): संबंधित Notification के सामने “Fill Application” पर click करके Qualification, Post preferences, Examination centre आदि ध्यानपूर्वक भरें।
- Step-IV (Save & Submit): सभी डेटा चेक करने के बाद “Save & Submit” button पर click करें। यह आपको Payment Gateway पर Redirect करेगा।
- Step-V (Payment Process): Application processing fee Rs. 250/- तथा Exam fee Rs. 120/- Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card द्वारा ऑनलाइन पे करें। Payment successful होने के बाद Application PDF Download करके सुरक्षित रखें।
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| Q1: What is the official website to apply online for APPSC Group-I Notification No. 07/2026? |
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A1: Candidates can apply online by visiting the official APPSC website at |
| Q2: What is the selection process for APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026? |
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A2: The selection process consists of three successive stages: Screening Test (Objective Type), Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type), and an Interview (Personality Test). |
| Q3: Is there any negative marking in the APPSC Group-I Screening Test? |
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A3: Yes, for each wrong answer in the objective-type Screening Test, 1/3rd (0.33) of the marks allocated to that question will be deducted as a penalty. |
| Q4: Are the General English and General Telugu papers counted for final merit calculation in Mains? |
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A4: No, both the Telugu and English papers in the Main Examination are strictly qualifying in nature and their marks are not added to the final merit ranking. |
| Q5: What is the age limit and age relaxation for SC/ST/BC candidates applying for APPSC Group-I? |
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A5: The general age limit is 18 to 44 years (21 to 30 years for DSP posts) as of 01.07.2026, with a 5-year upper age relaxation granted to SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates. |
| Q6: What is the total application fee required for open category candidates? |
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A6: General and unreserved candidates must pay a total of Rs. 370/- (Rs. 250/- Application Processing Fee + Rs. 120/- Examination Fee). |
