APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026: 166 Vacancies Across 13 Posts – Apply Online @ psc.ap.gov.in

Notice information

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has notified 166 vacancies across 13 categories of posts under Group-I Services. The table below presents the post-wise breakdown of vacancies, age limits as on 01/07/2026, and monthly pay scales:
• Note: "CF" denotes carried-forward vacancies from previous recruitments. Selection to such reserved vacancies will be made first, before fresh vacancies. The community-wise, state-wide, multi-zone, and zonal break-up is available at Annexure-I of the APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF. Vacancy counts are subject to variation upon intimation from the concerned Department; additions are accepted only before the Screening Test date via an official addendum.

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Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• All applicants must be citizens of India, of sound health, good character, and antecedents, and must possess the prescribed academic qualification as on the date of the detailed notification (06/10/2026), which is the crucial date for calculating experience.
• Post Codes 01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 12: Bachelor's Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by/under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or State Act, or an Institution recognized by the UGC, or an equivalent qualification.
• Post Codes 02, 06, 08: A Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by/under a Central Act or State Act, or any other equivalent qualification.
• Post Code 04 (DSP Communications): B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
• Post Code 10: A Degree from any recognized University in India established by Act of any State Government or incorporated by/under a Central Act or State Act, or equivalent qualification.
• Post Code 11: A Bachelor's Degree from a University in India, or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the UGC.
• Post Code 13: A Bachelor's Degree recognized by the UGC.

Physical Standards (Post Codes 03 & 04)

• Height: Not less than 167.6 cm (men); not less than 152.5 cm (women) and not less than 45.5 kg weight.
• Chest: Not less than 86.3 cm round the chest on full inspiration with at least 5 cm expansion (83.8 cm chest for ST candidates).
• Vision standards are prescribed separately for Post Code 03 (DSP Civil) and Post Code 04 (DSP Communications) as per Annexure-V (Medical Examination guidelines) of the official notification.

Age Limit 2026

• The age limit ranges from a minimum of 18/21 years to a maximum of 30/44 years (post-dependent), as on 01/07/2026, as per Rule 12 of APS&SS Rules, 1996. Age relaxations are available for:
• SC, ST, BCs, and EWS: 5 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD): 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Deduction of 3 years in addition to service rendered in armed forces
• NCC Instructors: Deduction of length of NCC service rendered
• Regular A.P. State Government Employees: Deduction of regular service length up to a maximum of 5 years (Corporation/Municipality employees not eligible)
• Retrenched temporary employees of State Census Department (min. 6 months service): 3 years

Application Fee 2026

• Exempted from the Rs. 120 Examination Fee: SC, ST, BC, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD), and Ex-Servicemen; families holding a Household Supply White Card issued by the Civil Supplies Department, A.P. Government; and unemployed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser-A) Dept., dated 18/10/1996 (declaration required). PBD and Ex-Servicemen from other States are not entitled to fee exemption. Payment is accepted only via Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card online — IPOs and Demand Drafts are not accepted. Fees are non-refundable and non-adjustable.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Selection for APPSC Group-I Services involves three stages: a Screening Test, a Main Written Examination (Descriptive), and an Interview (Personality Test).

How to Apply for APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026

• Step 1 – OTPR Registration: First-time applicants must complete One Time Profile Registration at psc.ap.gov.in. A User ID will be generated and sent to the registered mobile number and email ID. OTPR registration alone is not an application.
• Step 2 – Login & Fill Application: Login with your OTPR User ID, navigate to "Online Application Submission" and click "Fill Application" against Notification No. 07/2026.
• Step 3 – Enter Details & Pay Fee: Fill application-specific data (Local/Non-Local status, White Card details, qualification details, post preferences, examination centre). Use "Save & Submit" to finalize and generate the payment link. Pay via Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card. A payment reference ID is generated upon successful payment.
• Step 4 – Correct Applications (if needed): Corrections are allowed for up to 7 days after the closing date at Rs. 100/- per correction. Fields affecting Name, Fee, and Age Relaxation cannot be corrected.
• Step 5 – Download & Retain: Download the filled application PDF and retain it for future correspondence.
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Important Instructions for Candidates

• Any application through a mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained.
• Submission of the application form is construed as confirmation that the candidate has read and will abide by all terms of the notification.
• Incomplete or incorrect applications will be summarily rejected. No relevant column should be left blank.
• BC candidates must produce a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 but not later than the closing date.
• EWS candidates must possess an income-based EWS certificate for FY 2025-2026, issued by a Revenue Authority in the rank of Tahsildar in digital format, on or after 01.04.2026.
• Local candidate reservation (95% as per Presidential Order 2025) applies to Post Codes 01 to 03 and 05 to 13; it is not applicable to Post Code 04 (State cadre post).
• Furnishing incorrect information or false eligibility declarations may result in debarment for up to five years from all Commission examinations.
• Mobile phones (even switched off), calculators, electronic devices, smart watches, cameras, and Bluetooth devices are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
• The Commission's decision on all matters pertaining to the application, examination, and selection process is final.
• There shall be no waiting list; recruitment will be made only to the notified vacancies.
• Objections to the Screening Test Answer Key must be filed within three days of publication at Rs. 100/- per objection (refundable if valid). The English version of the question paper is authoritative.

Required Documents

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate for Date of Birth proof
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets from recognized Universities
• OTPR User ID and credentials
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in prescribed format (issued on or after 01.04.2026) if applicable
• EWS Certificate for FY 2025-2026 in digital format (if applicable)
• Two passport-size photographs and a Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Downloaded signed copy of the submitted online application PDF