The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced 73 provisional Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II vacancies under Notification No. 25/2026 dated 15 September 2026. The recruitment covers posts in the A.P. Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Services.
Online applications are scheduled from 9 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM. All three post groups carry the notified pay scale of ₹37,640–₹1,15,500.
APPSC's brief notification states that this is Direct Recruitment under General Recruitment. Candidates should read the latest detailed notification and any subsequent APPSC web note before submitting the form because the brief notice does not contain the complete educational qualification, age, community-wise reservation and fee rules.
APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Post | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II |
| Notification | 25/2026 |
| Notification date | 15 September 2026 |
| Recruitment | Direct Recruitment — General Recruitment |
| Total vacancies | 73 provisional vacancies |
| Departments | Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare |
| Pay scale | ₹37,640–₹1,15,500 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start | 9 October 2026 |
| Last date | 29 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Examination mode | Single-level online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) |
| Screening Test | No separate Screening Test |
| Job location | Andhra Pradesh |
Vacancy Details
APPSC has distributed the 73 provisional vacancies across three welfare subordinate services.
| Post Code | Service / Department | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II — A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service | 21 | ₹37,640–₹1,15,500 |
| 02 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II — A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service | 23 | ₹37,640–₹1,15,500 |
| 03 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II — A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service | 29 | ₹37,640–₹1,15,500 |
| Total | 73 |
The vacancy numbers are provisional and may change if APPSC receives revised vacancy information from the concerned departments.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief notification issued | 15 September 2026 |
| Online applications start | 9 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 29 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Examination date | To be announced by APPSC |
Do not assume that registration in APPSC's One Time Profile Registration system is the same as submitting the recruitment application. Candidates should complete the notification-specific application and confirm successful submission before the closing time.
Educational Qualification
The brief Notification No. 25/2026 does not state the complete post-wise educational qualification. APPSC said the detailed notification would provide the educational qualification and other eligibility conditions.
Candidates should therefore avoid relying on older Hostel Welfare Officer notifications or coaching-site summaries to decide eligibility for this 2026 recruitment. Open the current detailed notification for Notification No. 25/2026 and match the qualification against the exact post code you intend to select.
Once the current qualification is visible, you can use Regal Naukri's Eligibility Pre-check to compare the notification-specific qualification and age conditions. The APPSC notification remains the controlling source.
Age Limit and Reservation
The brief notification does not publish the complete age limit or community-wise reservation table for these 73 posts.
Before applying, check the current detailed notification for:
- minimum and maximum age;
- the age cut-off date;
- category-specific age relaxation;
- local / district cadre rules;
- community-wise vacancy distribution;
- gender-specific conditions, if any; and
- the certificates required to claim a reservation or relaxation.
After APPSC publishes the exact age rule, Regal Naukri's Age Calculator can help calculate age on the notified cut-off date. Do not use today's age or an older recruitment's cut-off date.
Application Fee
The brief notification does not state the complete application-processing and examination-fee structure for Notification No. 25/2026.
Candidates should check the detailed notification and the official APPSC application screen before making payment. Do not assume that a fee or exemption from an earlier APPSC recruitment automatically applies to this cycle.
Pay Scale
All three Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II groups carry the same notified pay scale.
| Particular | Amount |
|---|---|
| Minimum of notified pay scale | ₹37,640 |
| Maximum of notified pay scale | ₹1,15,500 |
Actual gross and take-home salary can vary because allowances, deductions, posting conditions and service rules are separate from the basic pay scale.
Selection Process
The brief notification states that selection will use a single-level examination and that no Screening Test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received.
The examination is to be conducted in online CBRT mode. If APPSC conducts the examination in multiple sessions, normalisation may be applied according to the Commission's methodology.
Candidates should check the current detailed notification and APPSC syllabus page for the final paper structure, syllabus, qualifying standards, negative-marking rule and any additional qualifying test applicable to this recruitment.
Documents to Keep Ready
The final document list should be taken from the detailed notification and application portal. As a practical starting point, candidates can prepare the records commonly needed to support the information entered in an APPSC application.
| Document / record | Why to keep it ready |
|---|---|
| APPSC OTPR details | Required to access the candidate application system |
| Date-of-birth proof | Age verification |
| Educational certificates and mark sheets | Qualification verification |
| Category / community certificate, if applicable | Reservation claim |
| Local-status / residence records, if applicable | Local-candidate claim |
| Photograph and signature | Application upload, if requested |
| Identity details | Portal and verification requirements |
| Submitted application and fee receipt | Proof of completed application |
Use Regal Naukri's Government Job Document Checklist to build a notification-specific checklist after reading APPSC's final instructions.
How to Apply for APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026
- Open the APPSC Recruitment Notifications page and locate Notification No. 25/2026.
- Read the latest detailed notification, web notes and any corrigendum for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II.
- Confirm the qualification, age, reservation, post code and fee applicable to you before starting the form.
- If you already have an APPSC OTPR profile, verify that its personal and educational details are current. New candidates should follow APPSC's official registration process.
- Open the APPSC Candidate Login and sign in using the official portal.
- Select Notification No. 25/2026 and the correct Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II post code.
- Enter only details supported by your accepted certificates and records.
- Upload the files requested by APPSC in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee shown for your category on the official portal, if required.
- Preview the application carefully and complete the final submission by 29 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Save the submitted application, acknowledgement and fee receipt where available.
For application planning, use the Application Deadline Planner and set a personal submission target before the official closing date. For a field-by-field workflow, read How to Fill Government Job Forms Online.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| APPSC Official Website | Recruiting authority website |
| APPSC Recruitment Notifications | Notification No. 25/2026 and subsequent updates |
| APPSC Candidate Login | Official candidate login / application route |
| Regal Naukri Eligibility Pre-check | Compare current notification-specific eligibility |
| Regal Naukri Age Calculator | Calculate age after the official cut-off date is confirmed |
| Regal Naukri Document Checklist | Prepare application and verification records |
Candidate Cautions
- Treat 73 as a provisional vacancy count until APPSC publishes any revision.
- Do not copy age or qualification rules from the 2025 or older Hostel Welfare Officer recruitment.
- Do not assume an application fee from another APPSC notification.
- Use the current Notification No. 25/2026 and any corrigendum as the final authority.
- OTPR registration alone does not prove that the notification-specific application was submitted.
- Save the final acknowledgement and check the application status after payment and submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer vacancies are announced in 2026?
APPSC has announced 73 provisional Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II vacancies.
How are the 73 vacancies divided?
There are 21 Social Welfare, 23 Tribal Welfare and 29 Backward Classes Welfare vacancies.
What is the application period?
Applications are scheduled from 9 October to 29 October 2026, with the closing time stated as 11:59 PM.
What is the pay scale?
The notified pay scale is ₹37,640–₹1,15,500 for all three post groups.
What qualification is required?
The brief notification does not give the complete qualification. Candidates should use the current detailed notification for Notification No. 25/2026 rather than an older recruitment or an unofficial summary.
What is the age limit?
The complete age rule is not printed in the brief notification. Check the detailed notification for the applicable minimum age, maximum age, cut-off date and relaxations.
Is there a Screening Test?
No separate Screening Test is proposed in the brief notification. The recruitment uses a single-level online CBRT examination.
Where should candidates apply?
Applications must be submitted through the official APPSC candidate system linked from the Commission's website.