Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced the official notification for the recruitment of various Group I posts, including Deputy Collectors, Asst. Commissioner of State Tax, District Educational Officer, Deputy Registrar, Divisional Development Officer and others. A total of 166 posts are to be filled through the recruitment drive in different departments across the state.Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for these posts on or before October 27, 2026.
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 Notification – Key Highlights
Particulars
Details
Organization
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada
Notification No.
07/2026
Notification Date
October 06, 2026
Exam Name
Direct Recruitment to Group-I Services (General/Limited Recruitment)
Posts Name
Deputy Collectors, Asst. Commissioner of State Tax, District Educational Officer, Deputy Registrar, Divisional Development Officer and others
Total Vacancies
166
Online Application Starts
6th October 2026
Closing date for online application
October 27, 2026
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
https://psc.ap.gov.in
APPSC Group 1 Vacancies 2026 – Post-wise Details
Post Code
Name of the Post & Department
No. of Vacancies
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
Pay Scale (₹)
01
Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)
12
18–44
61,960–1,51,370
02
Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service
14
18–44
61,960–1,51,370
03
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service
36 (03 CF)
21–30
61,960–1,51,370
04
DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service
03
18–30
61,960–1,51,370
05
District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service
14
18–44
61,960–1,51,370
06
Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service
03
18–44
57,100–1,47,760
07
District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service
01
18–44
57,100–1,47,760
08
Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service
16 (01 CF)
18–44
57,100–1,47,760
09
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service
12
18–44
54,060–1,40,540
10
Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service
02
18–44
54,060–1,40,540
11
District Employment Officer in A.P. Employment Exchange Service
03 (01 CF)
18–44
54,060–1,40,540
12
Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service
15
18–44
54,060–1,40,540
13
Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service
35
18–44
65,360–1,54,980
Total
Total Vacancies
166
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Educational Qualification – Post-wise Details
Post Code
Educational Qualification
01
Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or State Act, or from an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), or an equivalent qualification.
02
Must possess a Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or State Act, or any other equivalent recognized qualification.
03
Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or State Act, or an institution recognized by the UGC, or an equivalent qualification.
04
Must possess B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering from a recognized University/Institution in India, or an equivalent qualification.
05
Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or State Act, or an institution recognized by the UGC, or an equivalent qualification.
06
Must possess a Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or State Act, or any other equivalent qualification.
07
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Provincial Act, Central Act or State Act, or an institution recognized by the UGC.
08
Must possess a Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or State Act, or any other equivalent qualification.
09
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Provincial Act, Central Act or State Act, or an institution recognized by the UGC.
10
Must possess a Degree from any recognized University in India established by an Act of a State Government or incorporated by or under a Central Act or State Act, or any other equivalent qualification.
11
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the UGC.
12
Must hold a Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or State Act, or any other equivalent qualification.
13
Must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree from any University recognized by the UGC.
How to Apply APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 from the Official Portal
Register for OTPR: New applicants must complete OTPR registration and obtain an OTPR ID.
Login: Log in to the Commission’s website using the OTPR ID and password.
Fill Application: Click Online Application Submission and select the relevant notification.
Enter Details: Fill in qualification, local/non-local status, post preference, examination centre and other required details.
Save & Submit: Check all details carefully and click Save & Submit.
Pay Fee: Complete the online fee payment. The application is considered complete only after successful payment.
Download Application: Save/download the submitted application PDF and payment reference for future use.
Corrections: Corrections are allowed for 7 days after the application closing date, with a fee of ₹100 per correction, subject to the specified restrictions.
