Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the official recruitment notification (Notification No. 25/2026) for the post of Hostel Welfare Officer (HWO) Grade-II in various state welfare departments. A total of 73 vacancies have been announced across BC Welfare, Social Welfare, and Tribal Welfare directorates. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications on the official commission portal (psc.ap.gov.in) between October 9, 2026 and October 29, 2026.
The 73 vacancies of Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II are distributed among three government welfare departments in Andhra Pradesh:
Department / Directorate
Cadre / Post
Number of Vacancies
B.C. Welfare Department
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (Male & Female)
29
Tribal Welfare Department
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II
23
Social Welfare Department
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II
21
Total Vacancies
HWO Grade-II
73
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
Degree in Education / Teaching: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any university recognized by the UGC along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) / equivalent teacher training qualification recognized by NCTE / Andhra Pradesh State Government.
Specific qualification requirements for tribal/social welfare hostels must match the official criteria outlined in the notification rules.
2. Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 44 years (as per government orders regarding non-uniform state public services)
Category
Age Relaxation
SC / ST / BC / EWS
5 Years
Physically Handicapped Persons (PwBD)
10 Years
Ex-Servicemen / NCC Instructors
Length of service rendered + 3 Years
AP State Government Employees
Up to 5 Years based on length of service
Application Fee
Application Processing Fee: ₹250/- for all candidates.
Examination Fee: ₹80/- (SC, ST, BC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the payment of examination fee).
Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection will be made on the basis of a computer-based recruitment test (CBT) or offline OMR-based written examination followed by verification of original certificates.
Paper
Subject
No. of Questions
Duration (Minutes)
Maximum Marks
Paper-I
General Studies & Mental Ability (Degree Standard)
Note: There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33) marks for each wrong answer in both objective papers.
How to Apply Online for APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer 2026
Step 1 – Visit Official Website: Go to the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission portal at psc.ap.gov.in.
Step 2 – OTPR Registration: If you are a new applicant, click on One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) and complete your profile to obtain your OTPR reference ID. Already registered candidates can log in directly with their OTPR ID and password.
Step 3 – Fill Application Form: Under the notifications section, locate Notification No. 25/2026 for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II and click on Apply Online. Fill in all personal, educational, and reservation details.
Step 4 – Upload Documents: Upload recent scanned passport-sized photographs, signatures, and relevant caste/qualification certificates according to the specified dimensions.
Step 5 – Pay Fee: Proceed to the payment gateway to pay the application processing and examination fee via digital payment modes.
Step 6 – Submit and Print: Review the filled form, click on final submit, and download or print the confirmation application form and receipt for future reference.
