The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced 892 vacancies across 20 different notifications, and this is not one recruitment. It is a bundle, with different posts, different last dates and different eligibility. That is exactly where candidates get confused and miss out. This page puts the whole bundle in one place, shows the post-wise dates, and explains how to approach a multi-notification drive without losing a post you were eligible for.
Last updated: 9 October 2026. Facts below are compiled from published reports and may change, so confirm on psc.ap.gov.in before you act.
Why this recruitment is easy to get wrong
Most commission drives have one advertisement and one last date. APPSC has split this one into three waves. The first set of notifications opened on 6 October and closes on 27 October 2026. The second opens on 9 October and closes on 29 October. The third and larger set opens between 13 and 16 October and closes between 2 and 5 November. Candidates who apply for a post in the later wave and forget about an earlier one end up with a missed deadline. Put every relevant last date in your phone calendar today.
Post-wise vacancies and dates
| Notification | Post | Vacancies | Apply from | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/2026 | Group-I Services | 163 | 06.10.2026 | 27.10.2026 |
| 08/2026 | Assistant Environmental Engineer | 40 | 06.10.2026 | 27.10.2026 |
| 19/2026 | Horticulture Officer | 37 | 06.10.2026 | 27.10.2026 |
| 11/2026 | Assistant Director (Forensic Science Lab) | 8 | 06.10.2026 | 27.10.2026 |
| 25/2026 | Hostel Welfare Officer Gr-II | 73 | 09.10.2026 | 29.10.2026 |
| 26/2026 | Asst. Tribal / Social Welfare Officer | 17 | 09.10.2026 | 29.10.2026 |
| 20/2026 | Assistant Statistical Officer | 196 | 13.10.2026 | 02.11.2026 |
| 09/2026 | Assistant Director (Economics and Statistics) | 17 | 13.10.2026 | 02.11.2026 |
| 14/2026 | Inspector of Factories | 12 | 13.10.2026 | 02.11.2026 |
| 21/2026 | Analyst Grade-II | 18 | 13.10.2026 | 02.11.2026 |
| 22/2026 | English / Telugu Reporter | 11 | 13.10.2026 | 02.11.2026 |
| 23/2026 | Executive Officer Grade-III | 104 | 16.10.2026 | 05.11.2026 |
| 24/2026 | Industrial Promotion Officer | 78 | 16.10.2026 | 05.11.2026 |
| 13/2026 | Supervisor Grade-I | 29 | 16.10.2026 | 05.11.2026 |
| 17/2026 | Forest Section Officer | 26 | 16.10.2026 | 05.11.2026 |
| 18/2026 | Forest Beat Officer | 23 | 16.10.2026 | 05.11.2026 |
| 15/2026 | Draughtsman Grade-II | 20 | 16.10.2026 | 05.11.2026 |
| 12/2026 | District / Intake Probation Officer | 15 | 16.10.2026 | 05.11.2026 |
| 16/2026 | Forest Range Officer | 4 | 16.10.2026 | 05.11.2026 |
| 10/2026 | Assistant Director (Tribal Welfare) | 1 | 13.10.2026 | 02.11.2026 |
One report gives 5 November as the overall last date in its summary, but the schedule table shows different closing dates by post. Use the date for your own notification.
Which posts pay the most
| Post | Scale of pay |
|---|---|
| Assistant Environmental Engineer | ₹57,100 to ₹1,47,760 |
| Horticulture Officer, Industrial Promotion Officer | ₹54,060 to ₹1,40,540 |
| Forest Range Officer | ₹48,440 to ₹1,37,220 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer, ASO, Supervisor Gr-I | ₹37,640 to ₹1,15,500 |
| Draughtsman Gr-II | ₹34,580 to ₹1,07,210 |
| Forest Section Officer | ₹32,670 to ₹1,01,970 |
| Executive Officer Gr-III, Forest Beat Officer | ₹25,220 to ₹80,910 |
The Group-I pay scale is not listed in the report we used, so check notification 07/2026 if that is your target.
Eligibility we could confirm
- Draughtsman Grade-II: an ITI trade certificate in Draughtsman (Civil).
- Forest Range Officer: a bachelor’s degree in a listed subject such as agriculture, forestry, science, engineering or veterinary science, with physical standards.
- Forest Section Officer: a bachelor’s degree in a listed science, agriculture or engineering subject.
- Forest Beat Officer: intermediate or equivalent, with physical standards.
- District Probation Officer Grade-II: a bachelor’s in social work or psychology, or a relevant master’s degree.
For the other posts, the age limit, fee and qualifications were not in the coverage we saw, so we are not guessing. Download the notification for your post number from psc.ap.gov.in and read the eligibility box first. In APPSC notifications this box also states the cut-off date for age and for completion of qualifying exams.
How to approach a multi-post drive
First, list the notifications you are eligible for. Second, check whether any require physical standards, a typing test or a language paper, because those stages shape your preparation more than the written syllabus. Third, check overlaps. Many APPSC posts share general studies and general aptitude, so you can prepare once for several. Finally, apply early for the notification that closes first. If you are eligible for both a forest post and a technical post, check the exam dates in the notification, since two exams on the same day cannot both be attempted.
Preparation tips for the common papers
Commission exams in Andhra Pradesh typically include a general studies component covering current events, Indian polity, history, geography, economy and science, with state-specific topics on Andhra Pradesh. Build a habit of reading one good newspaper daily and making short notes. For technical posts, revise your degree-level subject, because the second paper is often a subject paper. Practise previous-year APPSC papers, which give the best sense of the question style.
How to apply
- Visit psc.ap.gov.in and open the online application section.
- Select your post and register with the required details.
- Fill in the application form.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the fee, check the details and submit.
- Save the confirmation page.
Other state recruitments to compare
If you are also looking at other states, see Karnataka Prisons 2026 and BPSC TRE 4.0, and keep the upcoming jobs page bookmarked.
What the selection usually looks like
Public service commissions in the states generally conduct a screening or written examination and, for many officer-level posts, an interview. Technical and forest posts often add a physical or practical test. The post-wise notification tells you which stages apply to which post, along with the number of papers, the marking scheme and the weightage of the interview. Do not rely on a generic idea of “how APPSC works”. Open the PDF for your post number and write down the stages in a notebook.
Documents to prepare before the form opens
- Class 10 certificate for date of birth and name.
- Degree or diploma certificates and marksheets for the qualifying course.
- Caste, EWS or disability certificates in the format prescribed by the commission.
- A recent photograph and signature in the size required.
- Any local status or residence certificate that the notification asks for.
- Experience or physical standard proofs, if the post asks for them.
The most common reasons for rejection
Commissions reject applications for avoidable reasons: a mismatched name or date of birth between certificates and the form, a qualification that is not on the notified list, missing a category document, or an invalid photograph. Before you submit, open your certificates side by side with the form on screen and read each field once. It takes ten minutes and can save a whole recruitment cycle.
Plan your study around the earliest exam
Several of these exams will likely be held in different months. Start with general studies, which is common to many posts, and then add subject-specific preparation for the post with the earliest date. Keep notes in short, revisable form, because the time between closing date and exam is often only a few weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in APPSC 2026?
892 across 20 notifications.
Which post has the most vacancies?
Assistant Statistical Officer with 196, followed by Group-I with 163.
When does the Group-I application close?
27 October 2026.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Generally yes, if you meet each post’s eligibility, but each requires a separate application and fee. Check exam dates for clashes.
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