APPSC Supervisor Grade 1 Recruitment 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Brief Notification No. 13/2026 for the direct recruitment of Supervisor Grade-I in the A.P. Women Development and Child Welfare Subordinate Service.

According to the notification, a total of 29 provisional vacancies have been announced. The recruitment is only for women candidates. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official APPSC website from 16 October 2026 to 5 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM.

The notified pay scale for the Supervisor Grade-I post is ₹37,640 to ₹1,15,500.

Candidates interested in this recruitment should check the prescribed educational qualifications, examination pattern, and syllabus before submitting their applications.

APPSC Supervisor Grade 1 Recruitment 2026 – Overview

APPSC Supervisor Grade-I Vacancy 2026

APPSC has notified 29 provisional vacancies for Supervisor Grade-I in the A.P. Women Development and Child Welfare Subordinate Service.

The Commission has clarified that the number of vacancies is provisional and may vary after confirmation from the concerned department.

The post carries a pay scale of:

₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500

The category-wise vacancy breakup and other recruitment details will be provided in the Detailed Notification.

Who Can Apply for APPSC Supervisor Grade-I Recruitment?

This recruitment is specifically notified for women candidates. The brief notification identifies the post as Supervisor Grade-I in the A.P. Women Development and Child Welfare Subordinate Service (Only for Women).

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification.

APPSC Supervisor Grade-I Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess one of the qualifications prescribed by APPSC.

The notification lists the following educational qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Home Science / B.S.W.
2. Degree in Sociology
3. B.Sc. (Hons.) – Food Science and Nutrition
4. B.Sc. – Food & Nutrition, Botany / Zoology & Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry
5. B.Sc. – Applied Nutrition & Public Health, Botany / Zoology & Chemistry
6. B.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Botany / Zoology & Chemistry
7. B.Sc. – Applied Nutrition, Botany / Zoology & Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry
8. B.Sc. – Food Sciences & Quality Control, Zoology / Botany & Chemistry / Biological Chemistry
9. B.Sc. – Food Sciences & Management, Botany / Zoology & Chemistry / Biological Chemistry
10. B.Sc. – Food Technology & Nutrition, Botany / Zoology / Chemistry
11. B.Sc. – Food Technology & Management, Botany / Zoology & Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry

These qualifications are prescribed with reference to G.O.Ms.No.14, WCDA&SCs Department, dated 27 June 2013.

Higher Qualification

The notification specifically states that candidates possessing higher qualifications only in Home Science, Social Work, Sociology, or Food Science & Nutrition are eligible to apply for the post.

Candidates should carefully verify their qualification against the Detailed Notification before applying.

APPSC Supervisor Grade-I Application Dates

The online application process is scheduled as follows:

Application Start Date: 16 October 2026
Last Date to Apply: 5 November 2026
Last Time: 11:59 PM

The detailed notification containing the vacancy breakup, age, community, educational qualifications, and other instructions will be available on the APPSC website on or before 16 October 2026.

Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

APPSC Supervisor Grade 1 Exam Pattern 2026

The recruitment will have a single-level examination, and APPSC will not conduct a screening test, irrespective of the number of applications received.

The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. If the examination is conducted in multiple sessions, APPSC may apply normalization wherever considered necessary.

The written examination consists of two papers.

The examination is of degree standard.

Negative Marking

There is negative marking in the written examination.

For every wrong answer, 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for that question will be deducted.

APPSC Supervisor Grade 1 Syllabus

Paper-I – General Studies & Mental Ability

Paper-I carries 150 marks and covers the following areas:

• Current affairs and issues relating to international, national and Andhra Pradesh affairs
• General Science
• Science & Technology
• Information Technology
• Indian History
• Andhra Pradesh and Indian National Movement
• Indian Geography with focus on Andhra Pradesh
• Indian Polity and Governance
• Constitutional issues
• Public policy and reforms
• E-Governance initiatives
• Indian Economy and Planning
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Protection
• Disaster Management
• Remote Sensing and GIS
• Logical Reasoning
• Analytical Ability
• Data Analysis and Interpretation

The syllabus specifically includes data tabulation, visual representation and basic statistical concepts such as mean, median, mode and variance.

Paper-II – Home Science & Social Work

Paper-II carries 150 marks and covers Home Science and Social Work-related subjects.

Food Science and Nutrition

The syllabus includes:

• Basic food groups and nutritional requirements
• Cereals and millets
• Legumes and oilseeds
• Milk and milk products
• Meat, eggs and fish
• Vegetables and fruits
• Food selection and storage
• Food processing and cooking methods
• Food quality evaluation
• Food poisoning and food allergy
• Carbohydrates, fats and proteins
• Vitamins and minerals
• Nutritional requirements during different stages of life
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Infancy and childhood
• Adolescence
• Nutritionally vulnerable groups
• Meal planning
• Therapeutic diets
• Anaemia
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Heart diseases
• Renal diseases
• Nutritional status assessment

These topics are listed under the Food Science and Nutrition section of the official syllabus.

Child Development

The Child Development section includes topics such as:

• Child growth and development
• Prenatal and postnatal care
• Breastfeeding and bottle feeding
• Weaning
• Immunization
• Physical, intellectual and emotional development
• Preschool education
• Creches and Balwadies
• Child and family welfare services
• Child welfare legislation
• Children requiring special care
• Rural women and child development programmes

The syllabus also covers national programmes for women and children, including ICDS and family welfare programmes.

Social Work

The Social Work syllabus includes:

• Concept, scope and nature of Social Work
• Social Welfare
• Social Service
• Social Reform
• Social Action
• History and philosophy of Social Work
• Professional and ethical values
• Casework
• Group work
• Community organization
• Youth Welfare
• Labour Welfare
• Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
• Rural and Urban Community Development
• Panchayati Raj
• Family and Child Welfare
• Problems of women in India
• Legislation relating to women
• Working women
• Women requiring special care
• State Women’s Welfare Department, its organization, functions and programmes.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

The notification also includes a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).

The test is practical in nature and assesses proficiency in office automation using computers and associated software.

These details are specified in the CPT scheme attached to the notification.

CPT Syllabus

The Computer Proficiency Test covers:

• Introduction to computers
• Computer components and peripheral devices
• Input and output devices
• RAM and ROM
• Computer software
• Operating systems
• Windows
• Linux and Mac OS basics
• Internet concepts
• Email
• World Wide Web
• Office applications
• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Presentation software

The assessment also includes practical tasks involving document preparation, typing speed, inserting objects, Excel sheets, formulas, graphs and PowerPoint presentations.

APPSC Supervisor Grade-I Selection Process

Based on the notification, candidates should be prepared for the following recruitment stages:

1. Single-level written examination
2. Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT)
3. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) as prescribed for eligible candidates

APPSC has specifically stated that there will be no Screening Test for this recruitment.

How to Apply for APPSC Supervisor Grade-I Recruitment 2026

Eligible women candidates can apply online through the APPSC website.

Step 1

Visit the official APPSC website.

Step 2

Find Brief Notification No. 13/2026 – Supervisor Grade-I.

Step 3

Read the detailed notification carefully and verify the educational qualification, age, community, and other eligibility requirements.

Step 4

Complete the online application form with the required details.

Step 5

Upload the required documents and complete the application process as instructed by APPSC.

Step 6

Submit the application before 5 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

APPSC has advised candidates to read the Detailed Notification and other instructions carefully before applying. Applications must be submitted through the prescribed online mode.

Important Dates

The Commission has stated that the date of the Detailed Notification will be treated as the crucial date for all aspects of the recruitment.

Important Links

Note: The vacancy, eligibility and examination details in this article are based on the APPSC Brief Notification No. 13/2026 dated 15 September 2026. Candidates should check the detailed notification before submitting their applications.

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