The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released detailed recruitment notifications for 892 provisional vacancies across Group-I Services and a wide range of posts in different Andhra Pradesh government departments.
The recruitment drive includes 163 Group-I vacancies, 196 Assistant Statistical Officer posts, 104 Executive Officer Grade-III posts, 78 Industrial Promotion Officer posts, as well as vacancies for Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer, Hostel Welfare Officer, Forest Section Officer, Forest Beat Officer, Forest Range Officer, and several other posts.
The detailed notifications have now moved these recruitments beyond the earlier brief-notification stage. Candidates can check the notification applicable to their preferred post and verify qualifications, age limits, selection process, fees, vacancy distribution, and other recruitment conditions before applying.
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APPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Total Provisional Vacancies | 892 |
| Major Recruitment | Group-I Services |
| Group-I Vacancies | 163 |
| Assistant Statistical Officer Vacancies | 196 |
| Executive Officer Grade-III Vacancies | 104 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Process Begins | October 6, 2026 onwards |
| Detailed Notifications | Released |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
The original APPSC web note dated September 15 had listed the recruitment schedule and tentative application windows for these 892 vacancies. The detailed notifications for the respective recruitments have subsequently been issued. The total vacancy count and broad application schedule are derived from the official recruitment announcement.
APPSC Announces Recruitment Across Multiple Departments
The recruitment drive covers administrative services, statistics, environmental engineering, horticulture, welfare departments, industries, forensic science, endowments, and forest services. The major post-wise vacancies are given below:
| Post Name | Department/Service | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Group-I Services | Various Group-I Services | 163 |
| Assistant Statistical Officer | A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service | 196 |
| Executive Officer Grade-III | A.P. Endowments Subordinate Service | 104 |
| Industrial Promotion Officer | A.P. Industries Subordinate Services | 78 |
| Assistant Environmental Engineer | A.P. Pollution Control Board | 40 |
| Horticulture Officer | A.P. Horticulture Service | 37 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | BC Welfare Department | 29 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | Social Welfare Department | 21 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | Tribal Welfare Department | 23 |
| Supervisor Grade-I | A.P. Women Development and Child Welfare Subordinate Service | 29 |
| Forest Section Officer | A.P. Forest Subordinate Service | 26 |
| Forest Beat Officer | A.P. Forest Subordinate Service | 23 |
| Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) | A.P. Forest Subordinate Service | 20 |
| Analyst Grade-II | A.P. Pollution Control Board | 18 |
| Assistant Director | A.P. Economics and Statistical Service | 17 |
| District Probation Officer Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer | A.P. Juvenile Welfare Correctional Sub Service | 15 |
| Inspector of Factories | A.P. Factories Service | 12 |
| Assistant Social Welfare Officer | A.P. Social Welfare Service | 11 |
| English Reporter | A.P. Legislature Services | 10 |
| Assistant Director | A.P. State Forensic Science Laboratory Service | 8 |
| Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer | A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 6 |
| Forest Range Officer | A.P. Forest Service | 4 |
| Assistant Director | A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 1 |
| Telugu Reporter | A.P. Legislature Services | 1 |
| Total | — | 892 |
The largest vacancy share is for Assistant Statistical Officer with 196 posts, followed by 163 Group-I vacancies and 104 Executive Officer Grade-III posts. Candidates should refer to the respective detailed notification for post-specific qualifications, age limits, selection processes, and other eligibility conditions.
APPSC Group 1 Notification Released for 163 Vacancies
Among the largest and most prominent notifications is APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026.
The detailed Group-I notification covers 163 provisional vacancies across multiple Group-I posts. The application process is scheduled to begin on October 6, 2026, and candidates will be able to submit applications until October 27, 2026.
The Group-I recruitment covers several state-level administrative and allied services. Candidates planning to apply should review the post-wise qualification requirements and other conditions in the detailed notification rather than relying solely on the earlier brief notice.
Download the APPSC Group 1 Detailed Notification PDF
Assistant Statistical Officer Recruitment for 196 Posts
APPSC has also released the detailed notification for 196 Assistant Statistical Officer vacancies in the A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service.
This is the largest single post-specific recruitment included in the 892-vacancy exercise.
The application window is scheduled from October 13 to November 2, 2026. Candidates interested in the ASO recruitment should check the detailed notification for educational qualifications, age criteria, district- or zone-wise vacancy distribution (where applicable), the examination scheme, and the Computer Proficiency Test requirements.
Download the Assistant Statistical Officer Detailed Notification PDF
Executive Officer Grade-III Recruitment for 104 Posts
Another sizeable recruitment is for Executive Officer Grade-III in the A.P. Endowments Subordinate Service.
APPSC has notified 104 vacancies for the post under Notification No. 23/2026. Applications are scheduled during the later phase of the recruitment drive, beginning October 16, 2026.
Candidates should carefully review the notification, as the eligibility and selection conditions for Executive Officer posts are separate from those applicable to Group-I or statistical services.
Executive Officer Grade-III Recruitment Official Notification PDF
Horticulture, Environment, and Forensic Posts Also Included
The recruitment drive also provides opportunities for candidates with specialized academic backgrounds.
APPSC has announced 40 Assistant Environmental Engineer vacancies in the A.P. Pollution Control Board and 37 Horticulture Officer vacancies in the A.P. Horticulture Service.
Eight vacancies are available for Assistant Director positions in disciplines including Forensic Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the A.P. State Forensic Science Laboratory Service.
These recruitments are particularly relevant to candidates with technical, scientific, and professional qualifications that match the respective post requirements.
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Horticulture Officer Recruitment official Notification PDF | See Here |
| Assistant Environmental Engineer Recruitment Official Notification PDF | See Here |
| Assistant Director Recruitment Official Notification PDF | See Here |
Welfare Department Recruitment Covers Several Posts
The detailed notifications also include multiple posts from the welfare sector.
A total of 73 Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II vacancies have been distributed across the BC Welfare, Social Welfare, and Tribal Welfare departments. These include 29 vacancies in BC Welfare, 21 in Social Welfare, and 23 in Tribal Welfare.
In addition, APPSC has notified 6 Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer vacancies and 11 Assistant Social Welfare Officer vacancies.
The tentative application window for these recruitments runs from October 9 to October 29, 2026.
Download Welfare Department Recruitment Official Notification PDF
Forest Recruitment Includes FSO, FBO, FRO, and Draughtsman
Candidates preparing for the Andhra Pradesh forest services also have several recruitment options under the latest notifications.
APPSC has announced:
| Forest Post | Vacancies | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Section Officer | 26 | Notification PDF |
| Forest Beat Officer | 23 | Notification PDF |
| Draughtsman Grade-II | 20 | Notification PDF |
| Forest Range Officer | 4 | Notification PDF |
These recruitments are scheduled under the application phase beginning October 16, with applications tentatively continuing until November 5, 2026.
Candidates should refer to the respective detailed notification because physical standards, educational qualifications, and selection stages may differ significantly between forest posts.
Application Schedule
The 892 vacancies have been divided across multiple application windows.
| Application Window | Major Recruitments |
|---|---|
| October 6 to October 27 | Group-I, Assistant Environmental Engineer, Horticulture Officer, Forensic Assistant Director |
| October 9 to October 29 | Hostel Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer |
| October 13 to November 2 | Assistant Statistical Officer and related posts |
| October 16 to November 5 | Executive Officer, Industrial Promotion Officer, Forest, and other notified posts |
Candidates should follow the exact dates stated in their respective detailed notifications before submitting the online application.
Candidates Should Read Post-Specific Notifications Carefully
The release of detailed notifications is important because eligibility conditions are not uniform across all 892 vacancies.
Educational qualifications vary from general graduation requirements to specialized degrees in engineering, statistics, horticulture, science, and other disciplines. Age limits, reservation provisions, examination schemes, and selection processes may also differ from one notification to another.
Candidates should therefore avoid treating the 892 vacancies as one combined recruitment examination. Each notification is a separate recruitment process governed by its own eligibility and selection conditions.
