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Recruiting authorityAndhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada
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  • Updated November 03, 2026 03:41 PM
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  • The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has released eight Brief Notifications, all dated 15 September 2026, for direct recruitment to a total of 299 posts across eight different subordinate services of the Andhra Pradesh Government - including Executive Officer Grade-III, Forest Range Officer, Forest Section Officer, Forest Beat Officer, Draughtsman Grade-II, District Probation Officer Grade-II, Industrial Promotion Officer, and Supervisor Grade-I. Eligible candidates can apply online at psc.ap.gov.in from 16 October 2026 to 12 November 2026.
  • Here is a quick summary of the APPSC Recruitment 2026 notifications before the detailed sections below:
  • Recruiting body: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada
  • Posts: Executive Officer Grade-III, District Probation Officer Grade-II/Intake Probation Officer, Industrial Promotion Officer, Supervisor Grade-I (women only), Forest Section Officer, Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant), Forest Beat Officer, Forest Range Officer
  • Total vacancies: 299 (provisional, across 8 notifications)
  • Who can apply: Varies by post - from Intermediate pass (Forest Beat Officer) and ITI trade certificate (Draughtsman) to a Bachelor's degree in specified subjects (other posts); see the Eligibility section below
  • Application start date: 16 October 2026
  • Application last date: 12 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
  • Application mode: Online only, at psc.ap.gov.in
  • Job location: Various offices/departments across Andhra Pradesh
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APPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026 Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationAndhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada
Notification TypeBrief Notification (Detailed Notification to follow by 16 October 2026)
Notification Dates15 September 2026 (all 8 notifications)
Number of Posts Covered8 distinct posts across 8 notifications
Total Vacancies299 (provisional)
Job LocationVarious departments/offices across Andhra Pradesh
Application ModeOnline
Official Websitepsc.ap.gov.in
  • The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued these as "Brief Notifications" - an advance notice inviting online applications ahead of a fuller Detailed Notification. Each Brief Notification confirms the post name, provisional number of vacancies, and scale of pay, along with the essential educational qualification (where already finalised). The Commission has stated that a Detailed Notification - carrying the full breakup of vacancies, age limit, community-wise reservation, complete educational qualification, and other instructions - will be published on the Commission's website on or before 16 October 2026, and that the date of this Detailed Notification will be treated as the crucial date for all eligibility purposes.
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APPSC Various Posts Important Dates

EventDate
Brief Notification Date (all 8 notifications)15 September 2026
Detailed Notification Publication (on or before)16 October 2026
Online Application Start Date16 October 2026
Online Application Last Date12 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
  • As stated in each notification, the date of the Detailed Notification will be reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects - including for determining age eligibility and educational qualification cut-offs.

APPSC Various Posts Vacancy 2026

Notification No.Post NameServiceVacanciesScale of Pay (₹)
23/2026Executive Officer Grade-IIIA.P. Endowments Subordinate Service10425,220 – 80,910
24/2026Industrial Promotion OfficerA.P. Industries Subordinate Service7854,060 – 1,40,540
13/2026Supervisor Grade-I (Only for Women)A.P. Women Development and Child Welfare Sub-Ordinate Service2937,640 – 1,15,500
17/2026Forest Section OfficerA.P. Forest Subordinate Service2632,670 – 1,01,970
18/2026Forest Beat OfficerA.P. Forest Subordinate Service2325,220 – 80,910
15/2026Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant)A.P. Forest Subordinate Service2034,580 – 1,07,210
12/2026District Probation Officer Grade-II / Intake Probation OfficerA.P. Juvenile Welfare Correctional Sub Service1544,570 – 1,27,480
16/2026Forest Range OfficerA.P. Forest Service0448,440 – 1,37,220
Total299-
  • A total of 299 provisional vacancies are spread across the following 8 posts. The Commission has explicitly noted in each notification that the number of vacancies is subject to variation upon confirmation from the concerned department.
  • All eight are General Recruitment notifications, with the Supervisor Grade-I post reserved exclusively for women candidates, as specified in its notification.
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APPSC Various Posts Qualification

PostEssential Qualification
Executive Officer Grade-IIIBachelor's Degree from a University in India established/incorporated by a Central, State, or Provincial Act, or any UGC-recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification.
District Probation Officer Grade-II / Intake Probation OfficerBachelor's Degree in Social Work or Psychology, or any graduation with an M.A. in Social Work or Psychology, or an M.A. with specialisation in Criminology or Correctional Administration, from a University in India established/incorporated by a Central, State, or Provincial Act.
Industrial Promotion OfficerNot specified in the Brief Notification; educational qualification will be published in the Detailed Notification.
Supervisor Grade-I (Only for Women)Bachelor's Degree in Home Science, B.S.W., Sociology, or one of several specified B.Sc. streams in Food Science & Nutrition/Applied Nutrition/Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics/Food Technology combined with Botany/Zoology/Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry (as per G.O.Ms.No.14, WCD&SCs Dept., dated 27.06.2013). Only candidates with a higher qualification specifically in Home Science/Social Work/Sociology/Food Science & Nutrition are eligible.
Forest Section OfficerBachelor's degree with Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, or Agriculture as a subject, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Civil), from a recognised university or equivalent. Physical requirements are detailed in the online Detailed Notification.
Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant)A trade certificate in Draughtsman (Civil) Trade, i.e. ITI in the state or its equivalent examination.
Forest Beat OfficerMust have passed the Intermediate examination or its equivalent. Physical requirements are detailed in the online Detailed Notification.
Forest Range OfficerBachelor's Degree from a recognised university, or equivalent, in one of the following subjects: Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications/Computer Science, Engineering (Agriculture/Chemical/Civil/Computer/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical), Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science, or Zoology. Physical requirements are detailed in the online Detailed Notification.
  • For all eight posts, the notification states that applicants must possess the requisite educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification.

APPSC Various Posts Age Limit

  • Age limit is not specified in these Brief Notifications for any of the 8 posts. This information, along with community-wise reservation details, will be published in the Detailed Notification on or before 16 October 2026.

APPSC Various Posts Salary

PostScale of Pay (₹)
Executive Officer Grade-III25,220 – 80,910
District Probation Officer Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer44,570 – 1,27,480
Industrial Promotion Officer54,060 – 1,40,540
Supervisor Grade-I (Only for Women)37,640 – 1,15,500
Forest Section Officer32,670 – 1,01,970
Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant)34,580 – 1,07,210
Forest Beat Officer25,220 – 80,910
Forest Range Officer48,440 – 1,37,220

APPSC Various Posts Application Fee

  • Application fee is not mentioned in any of these Brief Notifications. Fee details, if applicable, are expected to be published along with the Detailed Notification and the online application process.

APPSC Various Posts Selection Process

PaperSubjectNo. of QuestionsDuration (Minutes)Maximum Marks
Paper-IGeneral Studies & Mental Ability150150150
Paper-IIHindu Philosophy & Temple System150150150
Total300
  • As stated in each of the notifications, selection for all 8 posts will be through a single-level examination only - no Screening Test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received. The examination will be conducted in online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. Where the single-level examination is held in multiple sessions, the Commission will apply a normalisation process to the marks, wherever considered necessary and applicable, as per a methodology to be notified by the Commission in due course.
  • For the Executive Officer Grade-III post, the notification additionally specifies the following examination scheme (as per Annexure-V of G.O.Ms.No.201, Finance (HR-I Plg. & Policy) Dept., dated 21/12/2017):
  • For this post, each wrong answer is penalised with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for that question, as per G.O.Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., dated 06/12/2016. The detailed scheme and syllabus for each post's examination is annexed to its respective notification; candidates should refer to the specific notification for their post to see the complete subject-wise syllabus.

APPSC Various Posts Important Instructions

  • Applicants must satisfy themselves regarding the terms and conditions of the respective Recruitment Notification before applying online.
  • The number of vacancies notified is provisional and subject to variation upon confirmation from the concerned department.
  • Applicants must possess the requisite educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification, not the date of the Brief Notification.
  • The Detailed Notification carrying the full breakup of vacancies, scale of pay, age, community-wise reservation, educational qualification, and other instructions will be published on the Commission's website on or before 16 October 2026.
  • The date of the Detailed Notification will be reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects, including eligibility.
  • For the Forest Section Officer, Forest Beat Officer, and Forest Range Officer posts, physical requirements/standards will be specified in the online Detailed Notification.
  • The examination for each post is a single-level online (CBRT) test; no separate Screening Test will be held regardless of the number of applicants.

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  • Candidates who have completed a Bachelor's degree can also explore more Andhra Pradesh Government Jobs and Graduate Government Jobs available across India. Candidates looking for more forestry and environment-related opportunities can also explore the latest Forest Department Jobs across various states. Applicants searching for openings within Andhra Pradesh can check Vijayawada Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those holding a degree in Social Work or Psychology can also browse moreSocial Work Jobs and APPSC Recruitment updates matching their qualification.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in APPSC Recruitment 2026?

  • A total of 299 provisional vacancies: 104 Executive Officer Grade-III, 78 Industrial Promotion Officer, 29 Supervisor Grade-I, 26 Forest Section Officer, 23 Forest Beat Officer, 20 Draughtsman Grade-II, 15 District Probation Officer Grade-II, and 4 Forest Range Officer.

Q4. What is the qualification required for APPSC Various Posts?

  • Qualification varies by post — from Intermediate pass (Forest Beat Officer) and an ITI trade certificate (Draughtsman Grade-II) to specific Bachelor's/Master's degrees for the remaining posts. See the Qualification section above for the complete post-wise breakup.

Q6. What is the APPSC selection process?

  • Selection for each post is through a single-level online (CBRT) examination only, with no separate Screening Test; marks may be normalised if the exam is held in multiple sessions, as explained in the Selection Process section above.

Q7. What is the salary for APPSC Various Posts?

  • Salary ranges from ₹25,220–₹80,910 (Executive Officer Grade-III and Forest Beat Officer) to ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 (Industrial Promotion Officer), depending on the post. See the Salary section above for the complete breakup.
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