Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada ने Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II Recruitment 2026 के लिए Brief Notification (Advt. No. 25/2026) 15/09/2026 को जारी किया था । इस Recruitment के तहत A.P. Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare और Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Services में कुल 73 Vacancies भरी जाएंगी।
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Interested Candidates APPSC की Official Website psc.ap.gov.in पर जाकर 09 October 2026 से 29 October 2026 (रात 11:59 बजे तक) Online Apply कर सकते हैं। इस Recruitment से संबंधित Important Details जैसे Important Dates, Vacancy Details, Salary, Selection Process और Exam Pattern नीचे दिए गए हैं।
APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Field | Information |
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Advt. No. | 25/2026 (Dated: 15/09/2026) |
| Post Name | Assistant Social Welfare Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 73 Posts (Provisional) |
| Age | 18-44 |
| Scale of Pay | ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500/- |
| Fee | Application Processing Fee- 250 Examination Fee -80
Examination Fee Exemption (₹80/-) The following candidates are exempt from paying the ₹80 examination fee:
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| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Selection Process | Online Written Examination (CBRT – Objective Type) & Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in
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Must Check : APPSC Assistant Social Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026
APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Brief Notification Release Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Available Date | 09 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 09 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer 2026 : Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post Name / Department | Number of Vacancies | Scale of Pay (₹) |
| 01 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II in A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service | 21 | ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500/- |
| 02 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II in A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service | 23 | |
| 03 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II in A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service | 29 | |
| Total | 73
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APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer 2026 : Elegibility
Educational Qualification
| Name of the Post | Educational Qualification |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service | Graduation with B.Ed./B.T. Degree of any University of India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service | Graduation and Diploma in Education/Bachelor of Education of any University of India established or incorporated by or under Central Act or a State Act or any Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service | Graduation with B.Ed., or equivalent of any University of India established or incorporated by or under Central Act or a State Act or any Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. |
Age Relaxation:
| S. No. | Category of candidates | Relaxation of age permissible |
| 1 | SC, ST, BCs and EWS | 5 Years |
| 1(a) | For SC/ST CF. vacancies (Limited) | 10 Years |
| 2 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) | 10 years |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen | Shall be allowed to deduct from his age a period of 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered by him in the armed forces / NCC. |
| 4 | N.C.C. (who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.) | |
| 5 | Regular A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of Corporations, Municipalities etc. are not eligible). | Allowed to deduct from his age the length of regular Service under State Government up to a maximum of five years for the purposes of the maximum age limit. |
| 6 | Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum service of 6 months. | 3 Years |
APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer 2026 : Selection Process
आयोग द्वारा इस भर्ती के लिए Single-Level Online Computer-Based Recruitment Examination (CBRT) Conduct की जाएगी।
- Written Examination (CBRT – Objective Type): Degree Standard की 300 Marks की Written Examination होगी।
- Normalisation: Examination एक से अधिक Sessions में Conduct होने पर Commission द्वारा Marks का Normalisation किया जा सकता है।
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Candidates को Computer Proficiency Test Qualify करना होगा।
APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer : Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Paper – I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper – II | Subject (Education) | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Total | 300
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| Note : Negative Marking: प्रत्येक Wrong Answer के लिए 1/3rd Mark Deduct किया जाएगा। |
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) Scheme
| Total Time | Total Marks |
| 60 minutes | 100 marks |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| O.C’s | 40 Marks |
| B.C’s | 35 Marks |
| SC / ST / PBD | 30 Marks |
Place of Posting
Selected Candidates की Posting आंध्र प्रदेश राज्य के संबंधित विभागों (A.P. Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare एवं Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Services) के अंतर्गत विभिन्न Hostels/Institutes में की जाएगी।
How to Apply ?
- Official Portal: APPSC की Official Website पर जाएं।
- OTPR / Registration: यदि पहले से Registered नहीं हैं, तो One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) Process पूरी करें।
- Notification Search: Advertisement No. 25/2026 (Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II) पढ़ें।
- Fill Application Form: Portal में Login करके Online Application में मांगी गई सभी आवश्यक जानकारी सावधानीपूर्वक भरें।
- Upload Documents: निर्धारित प्रारूप में अपनी फोटो, हस्ताक्षर व प्रमाण-पत्र Upload करें।
- Submit: आवेदन को पूर्ण रूप से जांचने के बाद 29/10/2026 (11:59 PM) से पहले Submit करें
Documents Required
| Document Required | Applicability / Details |
| Class 10th (SSC) Certificate / Birth Certificate | Mandatory for all candidates (Date of Birth proof) |
| Intermediate / Higher Secondary Certificate | Academic qualification proof |
| Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets | Mandatory (Degree standard qualification) |
| Community / Caste Certificate (SC / ST / BC) | Reserved category candidates (if applicable) |
| EWS Certificate | Economically Weaker Section candidates (if applicable) |
| PwBD Certificate | Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities (if applicable) |
| Valid Government ID Proof | Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, etc. |
| Scanned Passport Size Photograph & Signature | Mandatory for online form submission |
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FAQs
| Q1: How many vacancies are announced in APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026? |
| Ans: A total of 73 provisional vacancies have been announced across Social Welfare (21), Tribal Welfare (23), and BC Welfare (29) Subordinate Services. |
| Q2: What is the last date to apply online for APPSC Notification No. 25/2026? |
| Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 29th October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). |
| Q3: What is the pay scale for the Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II post? |
| Ans: The scale of pay is ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500/-. |
| Q4: Will there be any screening test for this recruitment? |
| Ans: No. As per the official notification, there will be only a single-level computer-based written examination (CBRT), and no screening test will be conducted. |
| Q5: Is there negative marking in the written examination? |
| Ans: Yes. For each wrong answer, 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for that question will be penalized. |
