APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 — 163 Posts, Apply Online by 27 Oct (AP)

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has released the APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026 notification, No. 07/2026, dated 15 September 2026, for 163 provisional vacancies across 13 post categories. APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 is one of the most competitive state government job exams in Andhra Pradesh, covering prestigious posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, District Educational Officer, Municipal Commissioner Grade-II and Divisional Development Officer. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university are eligible for most posts, while DSP (Communications) requires a B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication or Radio Engineering. Selected candidates under APPSC Group-I Services 2026 will hold senior administrative, police, revenue, educational and municipal leadership roles across Andhra Pradesh districts — from enforcing law and order as Deputy Superintendent of Police to administering municipal bodies as Municipal Commissioner Grade-II and revenue collection as Deputy Collector. The selection process for APPSC Group-I 2026 runs across three stages: a Screening Test (Preliminary, objective type), a Mains Examination (Descriptive, 5 papers plus qualifying Telugu and English papers), and a Personal Interview worth 75 marks, with final merit based on 825 aggregate marks. Salary for Group-I posts ranges from ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 per month (Assistant Treasury Officer, District Employment Officer, Assistant Audit Officer) up to ₹65,360–₹1,54,980 per month (Divisional Development Officer) and ₹61,960–₹1,51,370 per month (Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Commissioner, District Educational Officer), under the AP Revised Pay Scales. The APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 online application is open at psc.ap.gov.in from 6 October 2026 to 27 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). The Detailed Notification, carrying age limit, application fee, community-wise reservation and complete eligibility, will be published by APPSC on or before 6 October 2026, and its date is reckoned as the crucial date for all eligibility purposes. Candidates must read the complete official APPSC Group-I 2026 notification PDF at psc.ap.gov.in before applying.

Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil), District Educational Officer, Regional Transport Officer, District Tribal Welfare Officer, Deputy Registrar, Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, Assistant Treasury/Accounts Officer, District Employment Officer, Assistant Audit Officer, Divisional Development Officer: Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent. DSP (Communications): B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering, or equivalent.

Not specified in the Brief Notification for any of the 13 posts — to be published with the Detailed Notification on or before 6 October 2026

Deputy Collector, A.P. Civil Service Executive Branch (11 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (14 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent Deputy Superintendent of Police, Civil, Category-II (36 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent; physical standards apply as per the Detailed Notification DSP (Communications) (3 posts) — B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering; physical standards apply District Educational Officer (14 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent Regional Transport Officer (3 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent District Tribal Welfare Officer (1 post) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent Deputy Registrar, A.P. Cooperative Service (15 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent Municipal Commissioner Grade-II (12 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer (2 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent District Employment Officer (3 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent Assistant Audit Officer, A.P. State Audit Service (14 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent Divisional Development Officer, A.P. Panchayat Raj Service (35 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent Age limit for all 13 posts is not specified in the Brief Notification — to be announced with the Detailed Notification on or before 6 October 2026 Candidates must possess the requisite educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification, not the Brief Notification date Screening Test is objective type, held offline in OMR format, with two papers of 120 marks each (General Studies and General Aptitude), and carries negative marking of one-third mark per wrong answer

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

Assistant Treasury Officer / District Employment Officer / Assistant Audit Officer / Municipal Commissioner Grade-II: ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540 per month Regional Transport Officer / District Tribal Welfare Officer / Deputy Registrar: ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 per month Deputy Collector / Assistant Commissioner of State Tax / DSP (Civil & Communications) / District Educational Officer: ₹61,960 – ₹1,51,370 per month Divisional Development Officer: ₹65,360 – ₹1,54,980 per month

1. Visit the official APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Watch for the Detailed Notification, to be published on or before 6 October 2026, and read it carefully before applying.
3. Locate the Online Application link for APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026 (Notification No. 07/2026).
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, selecting your preferred post category/categories.
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 entered details carefully before final submission of the APPSC Group-I 2026 application.
9. Submit the application between 6 October 2026 and 27 October 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, and prepare for the Screening Test once the exam date is announced.