Part of APPSC Recruitment 2026: This article covers APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. 07/2026. For the complete list of APPSC 2026 recruitments, vacancies and application dates, visit the APPSC Recruitment 2026 master page
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has released the detailed APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 notification under Notification No. 07/2026 dated 06 October 2026. The recruitment is for Direct Recruitment to Group-I Services (General/Limited Recruitment) across 13 categories of posts in different Andhra Pradesh government departments.
A total of 166 vacancies have been notified for posts including Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Educational Officer, Deputy Registrar, Assistant Audit Officer and Divisional Development Officer.
The online application process starts on 06 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 27 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM. The Screening Test is tentatively scheduled for 24 January 2027, while the Main Examination dates will be announced later.
Recruiting body: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada
Posts: 13 categories under Group-I Services (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)
Total vacancies: 166
Eligible candidates: Bachelor’s degree holders (or B.E./B.Tech in ECE/Telecommunications/Radio Engineering for Post Code 04) from a recognized University, meeting post-specific age limits
Application start date: 06/10/2026
Application last date: 27/10/2026, up to 11:59 P.M.
Screening Test date: 24/01/2027 (tentative); Main Examination dates to be announced later
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 – 163 provisional vacancies
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Particular
Details
Recruiting Organisation
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada
Notification No.
07/2026
Notification Date
06 October 2026
Recruitment Type
Direct Recruitment to Group-I Services
Total Vacancies
166
Post Categories
13
Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree / Post-specific qualification
Age Limit
18/21 to 30/44 years, depending on post
Application Mode
Online
Application Start
06 October 2026
Last Date
27 October 2026, 11:59 PM
Screening Test
24 January 2027 (Tentative)
Main Examination
To be announced
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh
Official Website
psc.ap.gov.in
The vacancy numbers are provisional and may vary after confirmation from the concerned departments.
Important Dates – APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026
Event
Date
Brief Notification
15 September 2026
Detailed Notification
06 October 2026
Online Application Starts
06 October 2026
Last Date to Apply
27 October 2026
Application Closing Time
11:59 PM
Application Correction Window
Up to 7 days after the last date
Screening Test
24 January 2027 (Tentative)
Main Examination
To be announced
The detailed notification confirms 24 January 2027 as the tentative date for the Screening Test. Candidates should continue checking the official APPSC website for the Main Examination schedule and other updates.
The detailed notification contains 166 vacancies across 13 Group-I post categories. Some vacancies include carried-forward vacancies from previous recruitment cycles.
Post Code
Post Name
Vacancies
Age Limit
Scale of Pay
01
Deputy Collector – A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)
12
18–44
₹61,960–₹1,51,370
02
Assistant Commissioner of State Tax – A.P. State Tax Service
14
18–44
₹61,960–₹1,51,370
03
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Cat-2 – A.P. Police Service
36 (03 CF)
21–30
₹61,960–₹1,51,370
04
DSP (Communications) – A.P. Police Service
3
18–30
₹61,960–₹1,51,370
05
District Educational Officer – A.P. Educational Service
14
18–44
₹61,960–₹1,51,370
06
Regional Transport Officer – A.P. Transport Service
3
18–44
₹57,100–₹1,47,760
07
District Tribal Welfare Officer – A.P. Tribal Welfare Service
1
18–44
₹57,100–₹1,47,760
08
Deputy Registrar – A.P. Cooperative Service
16 (01 CF)
18–44
₹57,100–₹1,47,760
09
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II – A.P. Municipal Administration Service
District Employment Officer – A.P. Employment Exchange Service
3 (01 CF)
18–44
₹54,060–₹1,40,540
12
Assistant Audit Officer – A.P. State Audit Service
15
18–44
₹54,060–₹1,40,540
13
Divisional Development Officer – A.P. Panchayat Raj Service
35
18–44
₹65,360–₹1,54,980
Total
166
Note: CF means Carried Forward vacancies. The Commission has stated that vacancy numbers may be varied depending on further requisitions from the concerned departments.
The educational qualification differs for the post categories.
APPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification 2026
Post / Category
Educational Qualification
Most Group-I Posts
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification, as prescribed for the respective post.
Post Code 04 – DSP (Communications)
Bachelor’s Degree in the prescribed engineering qualification, including Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering, as applicable.
Qualification Cut-off
The prescribed qualification must be possessed as on 06 October 2026, the date of the Detailed Notification.
Post-Specific Conditions
Candidates must satisfy any additional qualification or subject requirements prescribed for the particular post.
Physical Requirements
Applicable Posts
Requirement
Post Code 03 – DSP (Civil)
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical standards, including applicable height, chest, weight and vision requirements.
Post Code 04 – DSP (Communications)
Candidates must satisfy the physical standards prescribed for the post.
Other Posts
Physical standards are not applicable unless specifically prescribed for the post.
Candidates applying for the police posts should carefully check the detailed notification for the complete physical and medical requirements before applying.
Candidates with an engineering background can also explore Government Jobs for Engineers 2026 for other technical and engineering recruitment opportunities.
APPSC Group 1 Age Limit 2026
Post / Category
Age Requirement
Most Group-I Posts
Minimum 18 years
DSP (Civil)
Minimum 21 years
Maximum Age
30 or 44 years, depending on the post
Crucial Date
01 July 2026
Post-Specific Age Limit
Candidates must follow the minimum and maximum age prescribed for their particular post.
Since APPSC uses specific cut-off dates for determining age eligibility, candidates can use the Age Calculator to calculate their exact age before checking the prescribed age limit and relaxation.
APPSC Group 1 Age Relaxation 2026
Category
Age Relaxation / Benefit
SC / ST / BC / EWS
5 years, subject to applicable rules
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
10 years, subject to applicable rules
Ex-Servicemen
As prescribed under the applicable rules
NCC Instructors
Deduction of qualifying NCC service, as applicable
Regular AP State Government Employees
Deduction of eligible regular service, subject to applicable limits
Retrenched Temporary Employees of State Census Department
3 years, subject to prescribed conditions
Note: Age relaxation is subject to the conditions and limits prescribed in the Detailed Notification.
APPSC Group 1 Salary 2026
The pay scale varies according to the post. The notified scales are as follows:
Available to eligible categories as prescribed by APPSC
Payment Mode
Online
Important
Candidates should verify the applicable fee shown during the online application before making payment.
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APPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026
The APPSC Group 1 selection process consists of three stages:
Screening Test → Main Written Examination → Interview/Personality Test
The Screening Test is used to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination. Its marks are not counted for final merit. The final merit is based on the five merit-counting Main papers carrying 750 marks and the 75-mark Interview, making 825 marks in total.
Stage 1 – Screening Test
The Screening Test is an offline, objective-type OMR examination consisting of two papers.
Paper
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
Paper I
General Studies
120
120
120 minutes
Paper II
General Aptitude
120
120
120 minutes
Total
Screening Test
240
240
120 minutes per paper
Paper I – General Studies covers:
History and Culture
Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations
Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning
Geography
Paper II – General Aptitude covers:
General Mental Ability
Administrative and Psychological Abilities
Science and Technology
Current Events
The Screening Test carries 1/3 negative marking for each incorrect answer. The marks obtained in this stage are used for shortlisting and are not counted towards the final merit list.
Stage 2 – Main Written Examination
Candidates who qualify in the Screening Test are eligible to appear for the Main Written Examination. The Main Examination is descriptive/conventional in nature and consists of seven papers.
Paper
Subject
Nature
Marks
Duration
—
Telugu
Qualifying
150
180 minutes
—
English
Qualifying
150
180 minutes
Paper I
General Essay
Merit
150
180 minutes
Paper II
History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
Merit
150
180 minutes
Paper III
Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics
Merit
150
180 minutes
Paper IV
Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh
Merit
150
180 minutes
Paper V
Science, Technology and Environmental Issues
Merit
150
180 minutes
The Telugu and English papers are qualifying papers and their marks are not counted for ranking. The five merit papers carry 750 marks and are considered for the final merit list.
Stage 3 – Interview / Personality Test
Candidates who qualify in the Main Written Examination are called for the Interview/Personality Test.
Particular
Details
Type
Interview / Personality Test
Maximum Marks
75
Candidates Called
As per the prescribed shortlisting ratio
Role in Final Merit
Counted
The final merit is prepared using the 750 marks from the five merit-counting Main papers and 75 marks from the Interview, for a total of 825 marks.
APPSC Group 1 Selection Process – At a Glance
Stage
Examination
Marks
Counted for Final Merit?
1
Screening Test
240
No
2
Main Written Examination – 5 Merit Papers
750
Yes
2
Telugu & English
300
Qualifying only
3
Interview / Personality Test
75
Yes
Final Merit
Mains + Interview
825
Yes
This structure is much cleaner for the article because a reader can immediately understand that Screening = shortlist, Mains = 750 merit marks, Interview = 75 marks, Final Merit = 825 marks.
APPSC Group 1 Application Form 2026
Eligible candidates must apply online through the Commission’s website.
The application window is scheduled from 6 October 2026 to 27 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM. APPSC specifically states that applications submitted through any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained.
How to Apply for APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026
Visit the official APPSC website.
Read the Detailed Notification carefully when released.
Check your post-wise eligibility.
Complete the online application within the prescribed dates.
Enter all required details correctly.
Upload/submit the required information and documents as instructed.
Complete the applicable application process.
Review the application carefully before final submission.
Submit the application before 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Keep a copy of the submitted application and relevant records for future reference.
APPSC advises candidates to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Important Instructions for APPSC Group 1 Applicants
Candidates should pay particular attention to the following points from the official Brief Notification:
Read the Detailed Notification and other instructions carefully before applying.
Check the eligibility conditions for the selected post.
Applications must be submitted online only.
Applications submitted through other modes will not be accepted.
Submit the application well before the last date.
The educational qualification must be possessed as on the date of the Detailed Notification.
The Detailed Notification date will be treated as the crucial date for all aspects.
The vacancy numbers are provisional and may change after confirmation from the concerned departments.
Candidates applying for Post Codes 03 and 04 should check the physical requirements in the Detailed Notification.
Who Should Apply for APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026?
APPSC Group-I Services can be considered by candidates who:
Hold the required Bachelor’s Degree for the applicable post.
Hold the prescribed B.E./B.Tech qualification for DSP (Communications), where applicable.
Can satisfy the post-specific eligibility conditions.
Are prepared for the Screening Test and Main Examination.
Can meet the additional conditions that will be specified in the Detailed Notification.
Candidates should not apply solely because they hold a degree. Post-specific conditions, age, community requirements and other eligibility criteria must be checked in the Detailed Notification.
You can also return to the APPSC Recruitment 2026 master page to compare this Group-I recruitment with the other 19 APPSC notifications.
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
What is APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026?
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 is a direct recruitment drive conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission for various Group-I Services posts under Notification No. 07/2026.
How many vacancies are available in APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026?
There are 166 vacancies across 13 categories of Group-I posts.
What is the last date to apply for APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 27 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
What is the qualification for APPSC Group 1?
Most posts require a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university. DSP Communications requires the prescribed engineering qualification.
What is the APPSC Group 1 age limit?
The age limit varies by post. It ranges from a minimum of 18/21 years to a maximum of 30/44 years, with the crucial date being 01 July 2026.
What is the salary in APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026?
The notified pay scales vary by post and range from ₹54,060 to ₹1,54,980.
What is the APPSC Group 1 selection process?
The selection process consists of the Screening Test, Main Written Examination and Interview/Personality Test.
When is the APPSC Group 1 Screening Test?
The Screening Test is tentatively scheduled for 24 January 2027.
Is the APPSC Group 1 Screening Test online?
No. The Screening Test will be conducted in offline OMR-based objective format.
Is there negative marking in APPSC Group 1?
Yes. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer in the Screening Test.
Where can I apply for APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026?
The APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 is now open with 166 vacancies across 13 Group-I Services categories. The detailed notification dated 06 October 2026 provides the post-wise vacancy, qualification, age, pay scale, fee, examination pattern and selection conditions.
Eligible candidates should complete the online application through the APPSC website before 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
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