Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada has opened online applications for the prestigious Group-I Services. Under Notification No. 07/2026, a total of 166 vacancies have been announced across 13 post categories, including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Educational Officer and Regional Transport Officer.
Applications started on 6 October 2026 and the last date to apply online is 27 October 2026. Check the vacancy details, eligibility, fees and selection process below.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post Name | Service | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Deputy Collector | A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 12 |
| 02 | Assistant Commissioner of State Tax | A.P. State Tax Service | 14 |
| 03 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Cat-2 | A.P. Police Service | 36 |
| 04 | DSP (Communications) | A.P. Police Service | 3 |
| 05 | District Educational Officer | A.P. Educational Service | 14 |
| 06 | Regional Transport Officer | A.P. Transport Service | 3 |
| 07 | District Tribal Welfare Officer | A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 1 |
| 08 | Deputy Registrar | A.P. Cooperative Service | 16 |
| 09 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II | A.P. Municipal Administration Service | 12 |
| 10 | Assistant Treasury / Accounts Officer | A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 2 |
| 11 | District Employment Officer | A.P. Employment Exchange Service | 3 |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer | A.P. State Audit Service | 15 |
| 13 | Divisional Development Officer | A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | 35 |
| Total | Group-I Services (13 categories) | 166 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: For most Group-I posts, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or institution (or an equivalent qualification). DSP (Communications) requires a B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering or Radio Engineering. DSP posts also carry applicable physical and medical requirements.
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Most Group-I posts | 18 years | 44 years |
| DSP (Civil) | 21 years | 30 years |
| DSP (Communications) | 18 years | 30 years |
The pay scale across the posts ranges from ₹54,060 to ₹1,54,980, varying by post (e.g. Deputy Collector and DSP posts carry ₹61,960 – ₹1,51,370, while Divisional Development Officer carries ₹65,360 – ₹1,54,980).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement released | October 2026 |
| Online application start date | 06 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 27 October 2026 (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 |
Application Fee
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application processing fee | ₹250 |
| Examination fee | ₹120 |
| Total (where both apply) | ₹370 |
| Correction fee (per correction) | ₹100 |
Certain categories are exempted from the examination fee as per the recruitment rules. Check the official notification for category-wise details.
Selection Process
- Screening Test — Objective type, OMR based. Paper-I (General Studies) and Paper-II (General Aptitude): 120 questions, 120 minutes, 120 marks each. Negative marking of 1/3rd for each wrong answer.
- Main Examination — Descriptive / conventional papers: qualifying Telugu and English papers (150 marks each), five papers of 150 marks each (General Essay; History, Culture & Geography; Polity & Governance; Economy & Development; Science, Technology & Environment), plus Interview/Personality Test of 75 marks — total 825.
- Interview / Personality Test — Candidates qualifying the Main Examination are called for the interview as per the prescribed ratio.
- Final Selection — On merit, subject to the minimum qualifying marks (OC 40%, Sportspersons 40%, EWS 40%, BC 35%, SC 30%, ST 30%, PBD 30%).
How to Apply
- Visit the official APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in.
- Open the APPSC Group 1 Notification No. 07/2026 and read it carefully.
- Click the online application link and fill in your personal, educational and post-preference details.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online (₹250 processing fee + ₹120 examination fee, where applicable).
- Submit the form before 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM and save a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
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