The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has opened online applications for its 2026 Welfare Officers recruitment, with 114 tentative vacancies across hostel, social welfare, and tribal welfare departments. Candidates can apply through the APPSC portal starting 9 October 2026, and the last date to submit the form is 29 October 2026.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Selection Process and Exam Pattern
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released recruitment notifications for three welfare officer posts in 2026: Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer. The drive covers 114 provisional posts in total, with the highest share of 97 posts for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II across three welfare subordinate services.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Names | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 114 (provisional) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
The 114 tentative vacancies are distributed across departments as shown below.
| Post Code | Post Name | Department / Service | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Assistant Social Welfare Officer | A.P. Social Welfare Service | 11 |
| 02 | Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer | A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 6 |
| 01 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service | 41 |
| 02 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service | 23 |
| 03 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service | 33 |
| Total | 114 | ||
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualifications for each post are summarised below, based on the source listing.
| Post Name | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Social Welfare Officer | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in India, or an equivalent qualification accepted under the notification |
| Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in India, or an equivalent qualification accepted under the notification |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (all departments) | To be confirmed in the detailed notification |
Age limit: The source listing does not specify minimum or maximum age. Candidates should check the detailed notification on the APPSC portal for age criteria and applicable relaxations.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Released | 9 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 9 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 October 2026 (by 11:59 PM) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | To be announced (not specified in the source listing; check the detailed notification) |
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection will be through a single-level CBRT (computer-based recruitment test), with the paper structure differing by post.
| Post | Papers | Total Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Social Welfare Officer | 3 | 450 | 450 |
| Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer | 3 | 450 | 450 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | 2 | 300 | 300 |
Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer:
- Paper-I: General Studies and Mental Ability — 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks
- Paper-II: Subject paper — 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks
- Paper-III: Subject paper — 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II:
- Paper-I: General Studies and Mental Ability — 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks
- Paper-II: Subject (Education) — 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks
Negative marking applies: each incorrect answer carries a penalty of one-third of the marks prescribed for that question.
Pay scales: Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer carry a pay scale of Rs 48,440 to Rs 1,37,220, while Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II carries Rs 37,640 to Rs 1,15,500.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission at psc.ap.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment section and find the notification for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II or Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer.
- Read the detailed notification carefully to confirm eligibility, age limit, application fee, vacancy details, and exam instructions.
- Fill in the online application form with the required personal, educational, and other details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format wherever asked.
- Pay the application or examination fee, if applicable, as directed on the official portal.
- Review all the information entered before final submission.
- Submit the form online on or before 29 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Download or print the submitted application form and payment receipt, if any, for future reference.
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