APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026: Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Audit Officer and Other Group-I Posts (Notification 07/2026)

Notice information

• By Arvind Kumar, Government Jobs Editor · Updated 12 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
• The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has notified direct recruitment to Group-I Services under Notification No. 07/2026. The brief notification dated 15/09/2026 lists 163 provisional vacancies in 13 categories, including Deputy Collector, DSP (Civil), Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, District Educational Officer and Divisional Development Officer. Online applications are open from 06/10/2026 to 27/10/2026 (11:59 PM) on psc.ap.gov.in.<img decoding="async" src="https://sarkarijobselection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/appsc-group-1-recruitment-2026-thumbnail.png" alt="APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 for Deputy Collector, DSP and more, apply 6 to 27 October 2026." width="1280" height="720" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;margin:15px 0;">Official Notification PDF: APPSC Notification 07/2026 (PDF)

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Important Dates – APPSC Group-I 2026

Application Fee

Important Links

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Post-wise Vacancies (Brief Notification)

• Note: These are the provisional figures in the official brief notification. Media reports on the Detailed Notification of 06/10/2026 cite 166 vacancies after adding carried-forward posts (for example Deputy Collector 12, Deputy Registrar 16, Assistant Audit Officer 15). Check the final post-wise and community-wise figures in the Detailed Notification on psc.ap.gov.in before applying.

Educational Qualification

• Post Codes 01–03 and 05–13: Bachelor's degree from a university established under a Central/State/Provincial Act or an institution recognised by the UGC, or equivalent.
• Post Code 04 – DSP (Communications): B.E/B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, or Radio Engineering.
• Physical requirements apply to Post Codes 03 and 04 (see the Detailed Notification).
• Qualification must be held on the date of the Detailed Notification.

Age Limit

• Age limits vary by post and are given in the Detailed Notification. The brief notification does not state them. Relaxation for reserved categories follows AP Government rules.
• Check your age on the cut-off date with our free Govt Job Age Calculator.

Pay Scale

• ₹54,060–1,40,540 (Municipal Commissioner Gr-II, ATO/AAO, DEO-Employment, AAO) up to ₹65,360–1,54,980 (Divisional Development Officer). Deputy Collector, ACST, DSP and DEO: ₹61,960–1,51,370.

Selection Process

• Screening Test (offline, OMR): Paper-I General Studies (120 Q, 120 marks, 120 min) and Paper-II General Aptitude (120 Q, 120 marks, 120 min). 1/3 negative marking.
• Mains (descriptive): qualifying Telugu and English papers (150 marks each), plus five papers of 150 marks each: General Essay; History, Culture & Geography; Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics; Economy & Development of India and AP; Science, Technology & Environment.
• Then interview/document verification as per the Detailed Notification.

How to Apply

• Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on psc.ap.gov.in if you have not already.
• Log in and choose Notification 07/2026 (Group-I Services).
• Fill in qualification and local/non-local details, then select post preferences and exam centres.
• Click Save & Submit and pay the fee online by 27/10/2026, 11:59 PM.
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