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Post Breakdown

• Agriculture Officer (A.P. Agriculture Service): 10 posts.
• Technical Assistant (Geophysics) (Ground Water Sub-ordinate Service): 4 posts.
• Junior Lecturer in Library Science (Intermediate Education Service): 2 posts.
• Hostel Welfare Officer, Grade II (Women) (BC Welfare Service): 1 post.
• Assistant Executive Engineer – Civil (Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Engineering Services): 3 posts.
• Horticulture Officer (A.P. Horticulture Service): 2 posts.
• Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) (Forest Sub-ordinate Service): 13 posts.
• Assistant Engineer (Various Engineering Sub-ordinate Services): 11 posts (across civil, mechanical, etc; see Advt 20/2025).
• Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (A.P. Transport Service): 1 post.
• Junior Office Assistant (Prisons/Correctional Services Group-IV): 1 post.
• Assistant Inspector of Fisheries (Fisheries Sub-ordinate Service): 3 posts.
• Warden, Grade I (Differently Abled/Transgender/Senior Citizens Sub-ordinate Service): 1 post (General Recruitment).
• Royalty Inspector (A.P. Mines & Geology Service): 1 post (Limited).
• Inspector of Factories (A.P. Factories Service): 1 post (Limited).
• Junior Accounts Officer / Senior Accountant / Junior Accountant (Municipal Accounts Sub-ordinate Service): posts under Advt 27/2025 (combined).
• Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer (A.P. Sainik Welfare Service): 1 post (Limited).
• Welfare Organiser (A.P. Sainik Welfare Sub-ordinate Service): 1 post (Limited).
• Thanedar (Forest Sub-ordinate Service): 10 posts.
• Executive Officer Grade-III (Endowments Sub-ordinate Service): 7 posts (carried forward).
• Forest Section Officer (Mains, Forest Sub-ordinate Service): 1 post (advt 07/2025, mains only).

Job Responsibilities

• Agriculture Officer: Promote modern farming; supervise agri extension services and schemes.
• Technical Assistant (Geophysics): Support groundwater/geo-hydrological surveys; analyze geophysical data.
• Junior Lecturer (Library Science): Teach library science subjects at intermediate colleges; maintain library resources.
• Hostel Welfare Officer: Oversee welfare hostels for BC community; ensure students’ welfare and hostel administration.
• Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil): Supervise civil works (RWS& S. projects); ensure quality and timelines in rural water/sanitation schemes.
• Horticulture Officer: Plan and implement horticulture programs; advise farmers on horticultural practices.
• Draughtsman Grade-II: Prepare technical drawings (civil) for forest department projects; assist in planning and design.
• Assistant Engineer (Engg. Subordinate): Execute engineering maintenance tasks in various departments; assist higher engineers.
• Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector: Inspect vehicles for roadworthiness; enforce automotive regulations.
• Junior Office Assistant (Prisons): Handle clerical/office work in prisons department (file work, registers, data entry).
• Assistant Inspector of Fisheries: Inspect fish markets, enforce fishery laws; assist in development of fisheries.
• Warden Grade-I: Manage welfare homes for differently-abled/transgender/senior citizens; coordinate support services.
• Royalty Inspector: Audit mines/quarries to ensure correct royalty payments to state.
• Inspector of Factories: Inspect factories for safety, occupational health compliance.
• Junior Accounts Officer / Accountant: Maintain municipal accounts ledgers; assist in financial reporting.
• Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer: Administer soldier welfare schemes at district level; liaise with veteran organizations.
• Welfare Organiser: Promote ex-servicemen welfare programs; organize community support for military personnel.
• Thanedar: Protect forest areas; enforce forest laws as a frontline forest guard.
• Executive Officer Grade-III: Administer temple/endowment affairs; manage property and accounts.
• Forest Section Officer: Oversee forest protection in a section; supervise Thanedars and beat officers.

Important Dates & APPSC Exam Dates 2026

• Notification Release Date: Official schedule issued December 2, 2025 (for calendar); individual notifications were released between July–September 2025 (e.g. AO advt on August 12, 2025).
• Application Start Date: Varies by post (most in this set opened mid-August or mid-September 2025).
• Application Closing Date: Also varies (many closed early October 2025).
• Exam Date: As per calendar, first spell was Jan 27–31, 2026 and second spell Feb 9–13, 2026. (For example, AO on Jan 27–28, 2026; Thanedar on Feb 9–10, 2026

Eligibility Criteria APPSC Recruitment 2026

Candidates must possess relevant educational qualifications and meet age limits to be eligible for APPSC Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

• Agriculture Officer: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field.
• Technical Asst (Geophysics): M.Sc/M.Tech in Geophysics or equivalent.
• Junior Lecturer (Library): Master’s in Library Science or equivalent.
• Hostel Welfare Officer: Graduation with B.Ed (or equivalent).
• Assistant Executive Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
• Horticulture Officer: B.Sc (Hons) in Horticulture or four-year B.Sc Hons.
• Draughtsman Grade-II: ITI certificate in Civil Draughtsman Trade.
• Assistant Engineer (Various): B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline.
• Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector: Degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering or Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
• Junior Office Assistant: Any Graduate (as per prisons notification).
• Assistant Inspector of Fisheries: Graduate or Diploma in Fisheries (as per notification).
• Others: Relevant graduate/postgraduate qualifications as prescribed.

Age limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years (generally as on July 1, 2025).
• Maximum Age: 42 years for most posts. Thanedar specifically has max 30 years.
• Relaxation: As per APPSC rules – typically SC/ST: +5 years, BC: +3 years (e.g. SC–5, OBC–3)

Application Fee

• General (Others): ₹250 (processing fee) + ₹120 (exam fee) = ₹370.
• SC/ST/BC/PwD/EX: ₹250 (processing) only; exam fee (₹80/₹120) is waived.
  (Some posts use ₹80 exam fee instead of ₹120.)
• Mode: Payable online via gateway (debit/credit/netbanking) during application

Nationality

• Must be an Indian citizen

Salary and Benefits of APPSC Recruitment 2026

Under the recruitment of  APPSC Department Vacancies, selected candidates will receive a good amount of salary. There are other allowances and benefits as per the official notification. Along with a steady income, these jobs also offer long-term stability, career growth, and social respect. Here are the Salary & Benefits:

• Pay scales vary by post (all are per APPSC pay rules):
  • Agriculture Officer: Rs.54,060 – 1,40,540 per month.
  • Technical Assistant (Geo): Rs.54,060 – 1,40,540.
  • Junior Lecturer: Rs.57,100 – 1,47,760.
  • Hostel Welfare Officer: Rs.24,440 – 71,510.
  • Assistant Engineer/AEE/Horticulture: Rs.57,100 – 1,47,760 (for graduates).
  • Draughtsman (ITI): Rs.34,580 – 1,07,210.
  • AMVI: Rs.48,440 – 1,37,220.
  • Thanedar: Rs.20,600 – 63,660.
  • Assistant Inspector of Fisheries: Rs.32,670 – 1,01,970.
  • Executive Officer Grade-III: Rs.25,220 – 80,910.
  • Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer (Engg posts had same scale as AEE),
  • …etc. (Each Advt specifies the exact scale.)
• Benefits: DA, HRA, medical, pension, and other allowances as per APPSC rules.

Document Required

• One-Time Registration (OTR) ID and password.
• Recent passport-size photo and signature.
• Educational certificates (degree/mark sheets).
• Category certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS) if applicable.
• NCC/PH certificate if claiming weightage/relaxation.
• Domicile/Local status certificate (especially for district cadre posts).
• Any other certificate mentioned in the notification (e.g. HSLC for age, CPT exam passing certificate later).

Selection Process for APPSC Department Vacancies

As per the  APPSC Notification 2026, candidates will be selected through a simple and transparent process. Interested candidates must understand the entire process for better preparation. The selection system is fully based on performance. Let’s check the step-by-step process for selection:

• Written Examination: All these posts use an offline OMR-based written test. The papers include Paper I – General Studies & Mental Ability (150 marks, 150 questions) common to all, and Paper II – subject-specific (150 marks) (for some posts Paper III as well). Marks are on a common scale for GS/MA for 1–14 notifications. Key subjects: as per schedule (e.g. Agriculture Officer Paper-II: Agriculture; Tech Asst-II: Geophysics; JL-II: Lib Sci; HWO-II: Education; AEE-II: Civil/Mechanical; Hort-II: Horticulture; etc).
• Qualifying Papers: Some posts have qualifying papers (e.g. Horticulture Officer Paper-II is a Qualifying English/Telugu test, Thanedar & FBO have a qualifying essay).
• Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): For Junior Office Assistant, candidates who clear the written exam must pass a mandatory CPT (typewriting/data entry).
• Interview/Skill Test: Generally no personal interview for these posts (selection is purely exam-based, except CPT where noted).
• Final Merit: Based on written exam scores (and CPT for JOA).

How To Apply for APPSC Recruitment 2026

Through the APPSC Recruitment 2026, the application process is completely online. Aspirants should carefully understand the entire registration process so that they make no mistakes while applying for the job. Candidates have to fill out the form on the official website. They need to upload their documents and pay the application fee before the last date. Let’s check the steps:

• OTR Registration: Create a profile on APPSC’s One-Time Registration portal.
• Login & Apply: Log in to APPSC website, select the relevant Advt No., and fill in personal/qualification details.
• Upload Documents: Attach scanned copies (photo, signature, certificates) as per specifications.
• Pay Fees: Pay the required fee online and note the reference ID.
• Submit Application: Review and submit before the deadline. (No hard copies needed.)

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