APPSC Recruitment 2026 — 299 Posts, Apply Online by 05 Nov (Andhra Pradesh)

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, under the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has released APPSC Recruitment 2026 through eight Brief Notifications (Nos. 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23 and 24 of 2026), all dated 15 September 2026, for direct recruitment to 299 government job vacancies across eight subordinate services. The APPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026 covers Executive Officer Grade-III, District Probation Officer Grade-II, Industrial Promotion Officer, Supervisor Grade-I (women only), Forest Section Officer, Draughtsman Grade-II, Forest Beat Officer and Forest Range Officer. Eligible candidates meeting the qualification for their chosen post — ranging from Intermediate pass and an ITI trade certificate to a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree — can apply online at psc.ap.gov.in. Selected candidates for APPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026 will be posted across departments and offices in Andhra Pradesh, with the Forest Range Officer, Forest Section Officer, Draughtsman and Forest Beat Officer roles supporting the state's Forest Department, and Executive Officer Grade-III, Industrial Promotion Officer, District Probation Officer and Supervisor Grade-I posted under the Endowments, Industries, Juvenile Welfare and Women Development departments respectively. The selection process for all eight posts is a single-level online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) — no separate Screening Test is held regardless of the number of applicants. Salary for APPSC Various Posts 2026 ranges from ₹25,220–₹80,910 per month (Executive Officer Grade-III and Forest Beat Officer) up to ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 per month (Industrial Promotion Officer), under the AP Revised Pay Scales, plus DA, HRA and other state government allowances. The APPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026 online application is available at psc.ap.gov.in from 16 October 2026 to 5 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). The full Detailed Notification — carrying age limit, community-wise reservation, application fee and complete eligibility — will be published by APPSC on or before 16 October 2026, and its date will be treated as the crucial date for all eligibility purposes. Candidates must read the complete official APPSC notification PDF for their specific post at psc.ap.gov.in before applying.

Executive Officer Grade-III: Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent. District Probation Officer Grade-II: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Psychology, or graduation with M.A. in Social Work/Psychology, or M.A. in Criminology/Correctional Administration. Industrial Promotion Officer: Not yet specified — to be published with the Detailed Notification. Supervisor Grade-I (women only): Bachelor's Degree in Home Science, B.S.W., Sociology, or specified B.Sc. streams combined with Botany/Zoology/Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry. Forest Section Officer: Bachelor's degree with Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology or Agriculture, or B.E. in Chemical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering. Draughtsman Grade-II: ITI trade certificate in Draughtsman (Civil) Trade or equivalent. Forest Beat Officer: Intermediate pass or equivalent. Forest Range Officer: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture/Botany/Chemistry/Computer Applications/Engineering/Environmental Science/Forestry/Geology/Horticulture/Mathematics/Physics/Statistics/Veterinary Science/Zoology.

Not specified in the Brief Notification for any of the 8 posts — to be published with the Detailed Notification on or before 16 October 2026, along with SC/ST/OBC/EWS relaxation details

Executive Officer Grade-III (104 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification District Probation Officer Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer (15 posts) — Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Psychology, or graduation with M.A. in Social Work/Psychology, or M.A. in Criminology/Correctional Administration Industrial Promotion Officer (78 posts) — Qualification not yet specified; to be published in the Detailed Notification on or before 16 October 2026 Supervisor Grade-I, women only (29 posts) — Bachelor's Degree in Home Science, B.S.W., Sociology, or specified B.Sc. streams (Food Science & Nutrition / Applied Nutrition / Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics / Food Technology combined with Botany, Zoology, Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry) Forest Section Officer (26 posts) — Bachelor's degree with Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology or Agriculture as a subject, or a B.E. in Chemical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering Draughtsman Grade-II / Technical Assistant (20 posts) — Trade certificate in Draughtsman (Civil) Trade, i.e. ITI or equivalent Forest Beat Officer (23 posts) — Pass in the Intermediate examination or equivalent Forest Range Officer (4 posts) — Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications/Science, Engineering (Agriculture/Chemical/Civil/Computer/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical), Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science or Zoology Physical standards for Forest Section Officer, Forest Beat Officer and Forest Range Officer will be specified in the Detailed Notification Age limit for all eight posts is not specified in the Brief Notification — to be published with the Detailed Notification on or before 16 October 2026, along with community-wise reservation details Candidates must possess the requisite educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification, not the date of the Brief Notification

Not specified in the Brief Notification — to be published with the Detailed Notification

Executive Officer Grade-III: ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 per month Forest Beat Officer: ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 per month Draughtsman Grade-II: ₹34,580 – ₹1,07,210 per month Forest Section Officer: ₹32,670 – ₹1,01,970 per month District Probation Officer Grade-II: ₹44,570 – ₹1,27,480 per month Forest Range Officer: ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 per month Supervisor Grade-I: ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500 per month Industrial Promotion Officer: ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540 per month

1. Visit the official APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in or portal-psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Watch for the Detailed Notification for your specific post, to be published on or before 16 October 2026, and read it carefully before applying.
3. Locate the Online Application link for the relevant Notification Number (12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23 or 24 of 2026) matching the post you wish to apply for.
4. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your APPSC login credentials.
5. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and other required details.
6. Upload the scanned photograph and signature as per the dimensions specified in the Detailed Notification.
7. Pay the applicable application fee online once fee details are published with the Detailed Notification.
8. Review all filled details carefully before final submission of the APPSC Various Posts 2026 application.
9. Submit the application between 16 October 2026 and 5 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) — applications through any other mode will not be entertained.
10. Download and save the submitted application confirmation and fee receipt for future reference, and take a printout for document verification.