The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued the detailed Notification No. 07/2026 dated 6 October 2026 for direct recruitment to 166 Group-I Service vacancies across 13 post categories.
Online applications are open from 6 October 2026 and will close on 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The Screening Test is scheduled for 24 January 2027.
The detailed notification has revised the vacancy total from the earlier 163 provisional vacancies to 166 vacancies. Candidates who saw the September brief notification should use the 6 October detailed notification for the final post-wise vacancy count, age rules, fee, physical standards and examination scheme.
Candidate note: Post-wise age limits and service conditions differ. Candidates applying for DSP (Civil) or DSP (Communications) must also satisfy the notified physical and medical standards.
APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Recruitment | Group-I Services |
| Notification No. | 07/2026 |
| Brief notification published | 15 September 2026 |
| Detailed notification dated | 6 October 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 166 |
| Post categories | 13 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Applications open | 6 October 2026 |
| Last date | 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age cut-off | 1 July 2026 |
| Screening Test | 24 January 2027 |
| Main Examination | Dates to be announced |
| Job location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Employment | Regular state government service, post-wise |
What Changed in the Detailed Notification
The September brief notification showed 163 provisional vacancies. The detailed notification dated 6 October 2026 increases the total to 166.
| Post | Brief Notice | Detailed Notice | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Deputy Registrar | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Assistant Audit Officer | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| All other post totals | Unchanged | Unchanged | — |
| Total | 163 | 166 | +3 |
Candidates should use the detailed notification for all current vacancy, fee, age, reservation, physical-standard and examination information.
Post-Wise Vacancy and Pay Scale
| Post Code | Post / Service | Vacancies | Age as on 01.07.2026 | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Deputy Collector — A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 12 | 18–44 years | ₹61,960–₹1,51,370 |
| 02 | Assistant Commissioner of State Tax — A.P. State Tax Service | 14 | 18–44 years | ₹61,960–₹1,51,370 |
| 03 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil), Category-II — A.P. Police Service | 36 | 21–30 years | ₹61,960–₹1,51,370 |
| 04 | DSP (Communications) — A.P. Police Service | 3 | 18–30 years | ₹61,960–₹1,51,370 |
| 05 | District Educational Officer — A.P. Educational Service | 14 | 18–44 years | ₹61,960–₹1,51,370 |
| 06 | Regional Transport Officer — A.P. Transport Service | 3 | 18–44 years | ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 |
| 07 | District Tribal Welfare Officer — A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 1 | 18–44 years | ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 |
| 08 | Deputy Registrar — A.P. Cooperative Service | 16 | 18–44 years | ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 |
| 09 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II — A.P. Municipal Administration Service | 12 | 18–44 years | ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 |
| 10 | Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer — A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 2 | 18–44 years | ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 |
| 11 | District Employment Officer — A.P. Employment Exchange Service | 3 | 18–44 years | ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer — A.P. State Audit Service | 15 | 18–44 years | ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 |
| 13 | Divisional Development Officer — A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | 35 | 18–44 years | ₹65,360–₹1,54,980 |
| Total | 166 |
The 36 DSP (Civil) vacancies include 3 carried-forward vacancies, the 16 Deputy Registrar vacancies include 1 carried-forward vacancy, and the 3 District Employment Officer vacancies include 1 carried-forward vacancy.
Educational Qualification
The prescribed qualification must be possessed as on the date of the detailed notification, 6 October 2026.
| Post Code | Qualification |
|---|---|
| 01 | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university/institution or equivalent qualification |
| 02 | Degree from a recognised university or equivalent recognised qualification |
| 03 | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university/institution or equivalent qualification |
| 04 | B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering, or equivalent recognised qualification |
| 05 | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university/institution or equivalent qualification |
| 06 | Degree from a recognised university or equivalent recognised qualification |
| 07 | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university/institution |
| 08 | Degree from a recognised university or equivalent recognised qualification |
| 09 | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university/institution |
| 10 | Degree from a recognised university or equivalent recognised qualification |
| 11 | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification recognised by UGC |
| 12 | Degree from a recognised university or equivalent recognised qualification |
| 13 | Bachelor's Degree from a university recognised by UGC |
For most candidates, the key qualification is a recognised Bachelor's Degree. DSP (Communications), Post Code 04, has the specific engineering-degree requirement shown above.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026.
| Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Post Code 03 — DSP (Civil) | 21–30 years |
| Post Code 04 — DSP (Communications) | 18–30 years |
| Post Codes 01, 02 and 05–13 | 18–44 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service-period deduction plus 3 years, subject to notified rules |
| NCC instructors | Service-period deduction plus 3 years, subject to notified rules |
| Regular A.P. State Government employees | Length of regular state service, up to 5 years |
| Retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department with at least 6 months service | 3 years |
Candidates claiming relaxation must hold the applicable certificates by the closing date and should verify the detailed conditions in the notification.
Physical Standards for DSP Posts
The following physical requirements apply to Post Codes 03 and 04.
| Candidate | Minimum Standard |
|---|---|
| Men | Height 167.6 cm; chest 86.3 cm on full inspiration with at least 5 cm expansion |
| ST men | Height 164 cm; chest 83.8 cm with at least 5 cm expansion |
| Women | Height 152.5 cm and weight 45.5 kg |
The notification also prescribes detailed eyesight and medical-fitness standards for the police-service posts. Candidates applying for DSP posts should read the complete medical and vision provisions before applying.
Application Fee
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application processing fee | ₹250 |
| Examination fee | ₹120 |
| Total where both fees apply | ₹370 |
The notified categories exempt from the ₹120 examination fee include SC, ST, BC, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen. Andhra Pradesh residents from families holding a Household Supply White Card and eligible unemployed youth are also covered by the notified examination-fee exemption conditions.
Applicants from other states are generally not entitled to Andhra Pradesh reservation or the related fee exemption, except where the notification specifically preserves exemption for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen.
Payment is to be made online through the APPSC payment gateway.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief notification published | 15 September 2026 |
| Detailed notification dated | 6 October 2026 |
| Online applications open | 6 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction facility | Up to 7 days after the application closing date, subject to APPSC rules |
| Screening Test | 24 January 2027 |
| Main Examination | To be announced |
| Interview / Personality Test | After Main Examination |
APPSC states that corrections are subject to a ₹100 fee for each correction and that fields affecting name, fee and age relaxation are not enabled for correction.
Selection Process
The recruitment has three principal stages:
- Screening Test — objective, offline OMR mode.
- Main Written Examination — descriptive.
- Interview / Personality Test — eligible candidates are called in a 1:2 ratio with reference to vacancies, subject to the applicable reservation rules.
The Screening Test is used for shortlisting. Final selection is based on merit in the Main Written Examination and Interview / Personality Test.
APPSC Group-I Exam Pattern
Screening Test
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies — History & Culture; Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations; Indian & A.P. Economy and Planning; Geography | 120 | 120 minutes | 120 |
| Paper II | General Aptitude — Mental/Administrative/Psychological Abilities; Science & Technology; Current Events | 120 | 120 minutes | 120 |
| Total | 240 | 240 minutes | 240 |
There is one-third negative marking for each wrong answer.
Main Written Examination
| Paper | Nature | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telugu | Qualifying | 180 minutes | 150 |
| English | Qualifying | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper I — General Essay | Merit | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper II — History, Culture & Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | Merit | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper III — Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics | Merit | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper IV — Economy & Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | Merit | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper V — Science, Technology & Environmental Issues | Merit | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Interview / Personality Test | Merit | — | 75 |
The five merit papers carry 750 marks, and the Interview carries 75 marks, giving a notified merit total of 825 marks. Telugu and English are qualifying papers.
Reservation, Local Status and Vacancy Notes
The detailed notification provides the community-wise, women, PBD and State/Multi-Zone/Zone vacancy distribution in Annexure-I.
Important points include:
- reservation and local-candidate rules apply according to the notified State/Multi-Zone/Zone roster;
- local reservation applies to posts organised into Multi-Zones/Zones, except Post Code 04;
- BC, SC, ST and EWS candidates from other states are not entitled to Andhra Pradesh reservation;
- EWS claimants must hold the prescribed certificate based on FY 2025–26 income;
- the Commission may vary the vacancy count if departments send revised requisitions;
- any addition of vacancies is to be accepted only before the Screening Test and would be notified through an addendum.
Candidates should check Annexure-I against the exact post, community, gender and local-status category they intend to claim.
How to Apply
- Open the APPSC official recruitment portal.
- Candidates applying through APPSC for the first time should complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR).
- Log in with the registered OTPR credentials.
- Select Group-I Services — Notification No. 07/2026.
- Verify the information populated from OTPR and enter the application-specific details.
- Enter qualification, local/non-local status, post preferences and examination-centre preferences carefully.
- Review the form and use Save & Submit.
- Complete the online fee payment where applicable.
- Download and retain the submitted application PDF and payment reference.
Important: OTPR registration by itself is not an application. APPSC also states that merely saving the form is not sufficient; the application must be finally submitted and the payment process completed where applicable.
Documents and Certificates to Keep Ready
Keep the documents applicable to your claim ready for application and later verification:
| Document / Record | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Degree / B.E.-B.Tech certificates and marks records | Educational eligibility |
| Date-of-birth proof | Age verification |
| SC / ST / BC certificate | Reservation / relaxation claim |
| EWS certificate for FY 2025–26 | EWS reservation claim |
| PBD certificate | Disability reservation / relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen / NCC records | Applicable age relaxation |
| Local-status / study / residence records | Local reservation where applicable |
| OTPR credentials and registered mobile/email | APPSC login and communication |
| Submitted application and payment record | Future reference |
DSP candidates should also be prepared for the notified physical and medical requirements.
Important Official Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| APPSC Detailed Notification No. 07/2026 PDF | Detailed recruitment rules, vacancies and annexures |
| APPSC Official Recruitment Portal | OTPR, application and recruitment services |
| APPSC Group-I Syllabus | Official syllabus page |
| Andhra Pradesh Jobs on Regal Naukri | Browse other current Andhra Pradesh recruitments |
| Graduate Jobs on Regal Naukri | Browse graduate-level recruitments |
| Regal Naukri Age Calculator | Check age on the prescribed cut-off date |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are in APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026?
The detailed Notification No. 07/2026 lists 166 vacancies across 13 post categories.
Why did the vacancy count change from 163 to 166?
The September brief notification contained 163 provisional vacancies. The detailed notification dated 6 October 2026 revised the total to 166, including increases in Deputy Collector, Deputy Registrar and Assistant Audit Officer vacancies.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
When is the Screening Test?
The Screening Test is scheduled for 24 January 2027.
What is the qualification?
Most posts require a recognised Bachelor's Degree. DSP (Communications) requires the specified B.E./B.Tech engineering qualification.
What is the age limit?
Most posts use 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026. DSP (Civil) uses 21–30 years and DSP (Communications) uses 18–30 years, before applicable relaxation.
What is the application fee?
The application processing fee is ₹250. The examination fee is ₹120 where applicable, with exemptions for the categories specified in the notification.
What is the selection process?
Candidates are shortlisted through the Screening Test, followed by the descriptive Main Examination and Interview / Personality Test.