APPSC Recruitment 2026 — 85 Posts, Apply Online by 27 Oct (Andhra Pradesh)

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has released APPSC Recruitment 2026 through three Brief Notifications (Nos. 08/2026, 19/2026 and 11/2026), all dated 15 September 2026, for direct recruitment to 85 government job vacancies. The APPSC Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 covers 40 Assistant Environmental Engineer posts under the A.P. Pollution Control Board, 37 Horticulture Officer posts under the A.P. Horticulture Service, and 8 Assistant Director posts under the A.P. State Forensic Science Laboratory Service. Candidates holding a Four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture, or a relevant B.E./M.Sc. degree for the FSL discipline applied for, can apply online at psc.ap.gov.in from 6 October 2026. Selected Horticulture Officers will support fruit and vegetable crop development across Andhra Pradesh's Horticulture Department, Assistant Environmental Engineers will monitor pollution control compliance under the A.P. Pollution Control Board, and Assistant Directors at the Forensic Science Laboratory will analyse evidence in Forensic Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Biology disciplines. The selection process for all three posts is a single-level online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT), with a Computer Proficiency Test additionally required for Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director (FSL). Salary for APPSC 2026 ranges from ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 per month (Horticulture Officer) to ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 per month (Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director), under the AP Revised Pay Scales plus DA and HRA. The APPSC Recruitment 2026 online application for all three posts opens on 6 October 2026 and closes on 27 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM), through the common portal psc.ap.gov.in. The Detailed Notification for each post — carrying age limit, application fee, community-wise reservation and, for Assistant Environmental Engineer, the educational qualification — will be published on or before 6 October 2026, and this date is treated as the crucial date for eligibility. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF for their chosen post before applying.

Assistant Environmental Engineer: Not specified in Brief Notification; pending Detailed Notification. Horticulture Officer: Four-year B.Sc. (Hons) Degree in Horticulture from a State-recognised or ICAR-accredited university. Assistant Director (Forensic Engineering): B.E. in Mechanical/Structural Engineering, or equivalent Civil/Production Engineering. Assistant Director (Physics): M.Sc. in Physics or equivalent (Electronics, Nano Science, Geo Physics, etc.). Assistant Director (Chemistry): M.Sc. in Chemistry, or B.Sc. with A.I.C. in Forensic Sciences. Assistant Director (Biology): M.Sc. in Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry, or equivalent.

Not specified in any of the 3 Brief Notifications — to be published with the Detailed Notification on or before 6 October 2026

Assistant Environmental Engineer (40 posts) — Educational qualification not specified in the Brief Notification; to be published with the Detailed Notification on or before 6 October 2026 Horticulture Officer (37 posts) — Four-year B.Sc. Degree / B.Sc. (Hons) Degree in Horticulture from a University recognised in Andhra Pradesh, or any other university accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Assistant Director, Forensic Engineering (1 carried-forward post) — B.E. in Mechanical or Structural Engineering, or equivalent B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Production Engineering Assistant Director, Physics (2 posts) — M.Sc. in First or Second Class in Physics, or equivalent (Tech. Physics, Material Science, Nuclear Physics, Electronics, Applied Physics, Geo Physics, Nano Science/Technology, Electronic Communications) Assistant Director, Chemistry (2 posts) — M.Sc. in First or Second Class in Chemistry, or B.Sc. Degree with A.I.C. by examination in Forensic Sciences Assistant Director, Biology (3 posts) — M.Sc. in First or Second Class in Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry, or equivalent (Bio-Technology, Genetics, Forensic Science), or a Medicine degree with a Science Bachelor's Assistant Director (FSL, all disciplines) — Minimum 5 years' practical experience in a Forensic Science, Chemistry, Analytical or Police Laboratory; exceptionally good eyesight required, colour blindness is a disqualification Horticulture Officer applicants must hold their qualifying degree from a University recognised in the State or ICAR-accredited, and must possess it as on the date of the Detailed Notification Age limit for all three posts is not specified in the Brief Notification — to be published with the Detailed Notification on or before 6 October 2026, along with community-wise reservation Community/category-wise (SC/ST/BC/OC/EWS) reservation break-up is not specified in any of the three Brief Notifications Exam pattern for Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director (FSL) posts is Paper I (General Studies & Mental Ability, 150 marks) plus Paper II (subject paper, 300 marks); Horticulture Officer additionally has a qualifying General English & Telugu test before Papers I to III

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

Horticulture Officer: ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540 per month Assistant Environmental Engineer: ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 per month Assistant Director (Forensic Engineering / Physics / Chemistry / Biology): ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 per month

1. Visit the official APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Watch for the Detailed Notification for your specific post, to be published on or before 6 October 2026, and read it carefully before applying.
3. Locate the Online Application link for the relevant Notification Number (08/2026 for Assistant Environmental Engineer, 19/2026 for Horticulture Officer, or 11/2026 for Assistant Director FSL).
4. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your APPSC login credentials.
5. Apply online separately for each post you wish to apply for — a single application does not cover multiple posts.
6. Fill in the Online Application Form with accurate personal, educational and other required details.
7. Upload the scanned photograph and signature as per the dimensions specified in the Detailed Notification.
8. Pay the applicable application fee once fee details are published with the Detailed Notification.
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 take a printout for future document verification.