APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has released APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 Notification No. 07/2026, dated October 6, 2026, inviting online applications for various posts under Group-I Services through General/Limited Recruitment. A total of 166 vacancies have been notified across 13 categories of posts, including Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), District Educational Officer, Regional Transport Officer, and Divisional Development Officer.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in, from October 6 to October 27, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The screening test is scheduled for January 24, 2027, and will be conducted offline using the OMR method. Candidates who qualify for the screening test will proceed to the descriptive Main Examination.

APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Authority	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Examination Name	APPSC Group 1 Services Examination 2026
Notification Number	07/2026
Notification Date	October 6, 2026
Recruitment Type	Direct Recruitment – General/Limited Recruitment
Total Vacancies	166
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	October 6, 2026
Last Date to Apply	October 27, 2026, up to 11:59 PM
Screening Test Date	January 24, 2027
Main Examination	Dates to be announced
Selection Process	Screening Test and Descriptive Main Examination
Official Website	psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC Group 1 Vacancy Details 2026

According to the notification, APPSC has announced 166 vacancies across 13 post categories in various Andhra Pradesh state government departments.

Post Code	Name of the Post	Vacancies	Age Limit
01	Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)	12	18–44 years
02	Assistant Commissioner of State Tax	14	18–44 years
03	Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil), Category 2	36 (including 3 CF)	21–30 years
04	DSP (Communications)	3	18–30 years
05	District Educational Officer	14	18–44 years
06	Regional Transport Officer	3	18–44 years
07	District Tribal Welfare Officer	1	18–44 years
08	Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service	16 (including 1 CF)	18–44 years
09	Municipal Commissioner Grade-II	12	18–44 years
10	Assistant Treasury Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer	2	18–44 years
11	District Employment Officer	3 (including 1 CF)	18–44 years
12	Assistant Audit Officer	15	18–44 years
13	Divisional Development Officer	35	18–44 years
Total	All Group 1 Posts	166	—

APPSC Group 1 Salary 2026

Candidates selected for APPSC Group 1 posts will receive salaries according to the pay scales specified for their respective posts.

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

The salary mentioned above is the prescribed pay scale. Actual monthly earnings may vary according to applicable allowances, deductions, and service rules.

APPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification from a recognised university or institution as on the date of the detailed notification, October 6, 2026.

Post-wise Educational Qualifications

• Deputy Collector: A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
• Assistant Commissioner of State Tax: A degree from a recognised university or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil): A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
• DSP (Communications): B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering, or an equivalent qualification recognised under the notification.
• District Educational Officer: A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
• Regional Transport Officer: A degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
• District Tribal Welfare Officer: A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• Deputy Registrar: A degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
• Municipal Commissioner Grade-II: A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• Assistant Treasury Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer: A degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
• District Employment Officer: A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the UGC.
• Assistant Audit Officer: A degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
• Divisional Development Officer: A bachelor’s degree from a university recognised by the UGC.

Candidates should refer to the relevant post code and educational qualification provisions in the official notification before applying. Any additional requirements prescribed under the applicable departmental rules must also be satisfied.

APPSC Group 1 Age Limit 2026

The minimum and maximum age limits are calculated as on July 1, 2026. Most posts have an age limit of 18 to 44 years, while the police posts have specific age restrictions.

Post	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Deputy Collector	18 years	44 years
Assistant Commissioner of State Tax	18 years	44 years
DSP (Civil)	21 years	30 years
DSP (Communications)	18 years	30 years
District Educational Officer	18 years	44 years
Regional Transport Officer	18 years	44 years
District Tribal Welfare Officer	18 years	44 years
Deputy Registrar	18 years	44 years
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II	18 years	44 years
Assistant Treasury Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer	18 years	44 years
District Employment Officer	18 years	44 years
Assistant Audit Officer	18 years	44 years
Divisional Development Officer	18 years	44 years

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is available to eligible candidates according to the rules mentioned in the notification.

Category	Permissible Age Relaxation
SC/ST/BC/EWS	5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD)	10 years
Ex-Servicemen	Deduction of 3 years plus the length of eligible service rendered in the armed forces
NCC Instructors	As per the applicable service rules
Regular Andhra Pradesh State Government Employees	Deduction of eligible regular service, up to a maximum of 5 years
Retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department with at least 6 months of service	3 years

The applicable rules and maximum age limits must be checked carefully, particularly for uniformed police posts. Employees of corporations and municipalities are not eligible for the government-employee age relaxation specified in the notification.

APPSC Group 1 Physical Requirements

Candidates applying for Post Code 03 (DSP Civil) and Post Code 04 (DSP Communications) must satisfy the physical and medical standards prescribed in the notification.

Physical Standards for Men

• General category candidates: Minimum height of 167.6 cm.
• Scheduled Tribe candidates: Minimum height of 164 cm.
• General category candidates: Minimum chest measurement of 86.3 cm with at least 5 cm expansion.
• Scheduled Tribe candidates: Minimum chest measurement of 83.8 cm with at least 5 cm expansion.

Physical Standards for Women

For women applying for the specified police posts:

• Minimum height: 152.5 cm.
• Minimum weight: 45.5 kg.

Candidates must also satisfy the applicable medical and eyesight standards. The notification specifies additional vision requirements and medical disqualifications for police posts. Applicants should read the relevant physical standards and medical examination guidelines in the official notification, including the applicable annexures, before submitting their applications.

APPSC Group 1 Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Screening Test

The screening test will be an objective-type examination conducted in offline OMR-based mode. It is scheduled for January 24, 2027.

2. Main Examination

Candidates who qualify in the screening test will be eligible to proceed to the Main Examination, which will be descriptive in nature. The Commission will announce the Main Examination dates separately.

Candidates must regularly check the APPSC website for examination schedules, hall tickets, instructions, and further recruitment updates.

APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2026

Screening Test

The Screening Test has two papers.

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
Paper I	General Studies	120	120	120 minutes
Paper II	General Aptitude	120	120	120 minutes
Total		240	240	240 minutes

There is negative marking of 1/3 of the marks prescribed for each wrong answer.

Paper I: General Studies

The paper covers four major areas:

Subject	Marks
History and Culture	30
Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations	30
Indian & Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning	30
Geography	30
Total	120

Paper II: General Aptitude

Subject	Marks
General Mental Ability, Administrative & Psychological Abilities	60
Science & Technology	30
Current Events – Regional, National & International	30
Total	120

APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The Mains examination is descriptive in nature.

There are two qualifying language papers, five main papers and an interview.

Paper	Subject	Marks	Time
Qualifying	Telugu	150	180 minutes
Qualifying	English	150	180 minutes
Paper I	General Essay	150	180 minutes
Paper II	History, Culture & Geography of India and AP	150	180 minutes
Paper III	Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics	150	180 minutes
Paper IV	Economy & Development of India and AP	150	180 minutes
Paper V	Science, Technology & Environmental Issues	150	180 minutes
Interview		75

The five main papers carry 750 marks and the interview carries 75 marks, making the total 825 marks. Telugu and English are qualifying papers.

APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus 2026

The Mains syllabus covers five major subjects for APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026.

Paper I: General Essay

Candidates have to write three essays, one from each section, in about 800 words each.

• Current affairs
• Socio-political issues
• Socio-economic issues
• Socio-environmental issues
• Cultural and historical topics
• Civic awareness
• Reflective topics

The paper tests the candidate’s ability to organize ideas, write coherently and present a well-argued essay.

Paper II: History, Culture & Geography

This paper has three broad sections:

1. History and Culture of India

Important areas include:

• Ancient Indian history
• Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic culture
• Jainism and Buddhism
• Mauryas, Guptas and other major dynasties
• South Indian kingdoms
• Delhi Sultanate and Mughal period
• Bhakti and Sufi movements
• Vijayanagara and Qutb Shahi history
• British rule in India
• 1857 Revolt
• Social and religious reform movements
• Indian National Movement
• Gandhian period
• Freedom struggle
• Independence and Partition
• India after Independence

2. History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh

Important areas include:

• Satavahanas and other ancient Andhra dynasties
• Eastern Chalukyas
• Kakatiyas
• Vijayanagaras
• Qutb Shahis
• Telugu language and literature
• Art and architecture
• Social and literary movements
• Andhra reformers and writers
• Andhra Movement
• Formation of Andhra State in 1953
• Formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1956
• Andhra Pradesh from 1956 to 2014
• Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its impact

3. Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh

Topics include:

• Physical features
• Climate
• Rivers and water resources
• Soils and minerals
• Forests and wildlife
• Agriculture
• Industries
• Transport and communication
• Population and migration
• Rural and urban settlements
• Environmental geography
• Natural disasters
• Disaster management
• Environmental pollution

Paper III: Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics

This paper can be divided into three easy-to-understand areas.

Indian Polity and Constitution

• Indian Constitution
• Union and State Governments
• Centre-State relations
• Role of Governor
• Union, State and Concurrent Lists
• Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies
• Parliament and State Legislatures
• Judiciary
• Emergency provisions
• Constitutional amendments
• Judicial review
• Public Interest Litigation

Public Administration and Governance

• Public Administration
• Administration in India
• Government policies
• Development programmes
• Role of NGOs and civil society
• Civil Services
• Good governance
• E-governance
• Transparency and accountability
• Citizen’s Charter
• RTI
• Social Audit

Ethics and Law

• Ethics and integrity
• Human values
• Attitude
• Emotional intelligence
• Ethics in public service
• Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
• Leadership ethics
• Corruption
• Lokpal and Lokayukta
• Constitutional law
• Civil and criminal laws
• Labour laws
• Cyber laws
• GST and tax laws

Paper IV: Economy & Development of India and Andhra Pradesh

The major topics are:

• Indian economy and its major challenges
• Inflation and unemployment
• Agriculture and manufacturing
• Balance of payments
• Public debt
• Black money and money laundering
• Inclusive growth
• Sustainable development
• Resource mobilisation
• Tax and non-tax revenue
• Monetary and fiscal policies
• Government budgeting
• GST
• Finance Commission
• Centre-State financial relations
• Andhra Pradesh economy
• AP Reorganisation Act and financial issues
• Poverty and employment
• Health and education
• Women empowerment
• Welfare schemes
• Food security and PDS
• Agriculture and agricultural policy
• MSP
• Industrial development
• MSMEs
• Start-ups and industrial corridors
• Infrastructure
• Transport, energy and IT
• E-governance
• Urban infrastructure
• Disaster management
• Infrastructure development in Andhra Pradesh

Paper V: Science, Technology & Environmental Issues

This paper covers three broad areas of APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026.

Science & Technology

• Science and technology in everyday life
• Science, technology and innovation
• Scientific institutions in India and AP
• Information Technology
• E-governance
• Cybersecurity
• Space technology
• ISRO
• Satellites
• DRDO
• Energy resources
• Renewable energy
• Nuclear energy
• India’s nuclear programme

Environment

• Natural resources
• Conservation
• Sustainable development
• Climate change
• Environmental pollution
• Biodiversity
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Natural disasters
• Disaster management
• Forests and water resources
• Solid waste management
• Global warming
• Ozone depletion
• Acid rain
• Environmental laws
• International environmental agreements
• Sustainable Development Goals

Biotechnology and Health

• Biotechnology
• Nanotechnology
• Genetic engineering
• Biodiversity
• Human diseases
• Vaccines and immunity
• Tissue culture
• Biotechnology in agriculture
• Bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers
• Genetically modified crops
• Animal biotechnology
• Intellectual Property Rights

How to Apply for APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online through the official APPSC website.

Steps to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official APPSC website by following these steps.

1. Visit the official website: https://psc.ap.gov.in.
2. If you are applying for the first time, complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) by entering the required personal and educational details.
3. After completing OTPR, note the user ID sent to your registered mobile number and email address.
4. Log in to the APPSC website using your registered OTPR details.
5. Locate Notification No. 07/2026 for Group-I Services Recruitment.
6. Read the notification and instructions carefully.
7. Complete the online application with accurate personal, educational, category, and other required details.
8. Upload or provide the required information and documents as instructed by the Commission.
9. Review the application carefully before submitting it.
10. Submit the application within the prescribed deadline and retain a copy of the submitted application and acknowledgement for future reference.

Important: OTPR registration alone is not considered an application. Candidates must separately submit the online application for the Group 1 recruitment notification.

APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2026–2027

Hall tickets for the Screening Test and Main Examination will be made available on the APPSC website. Candidates should follow the Commission’s instructions to download their hall tickets when released.

Applicants are advised to keep their registered mobile number and email address active and check the official website regularly for hall ticket announcements, examination instructions, and other updates.

Important Dates

Candidates should note the following important dates:

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	October 6, 2026
Online Application Begins	October 6, 2026
Last Date to Submit Application	October 27, 2026, up to 11:59 PM
Screening Test	January 24, 2027
Main Examination	To be announced

APPSC Group 1 Reservation Details

Reservation benefits will be provided according to the applicable Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules and the government orders cited in the notification.

The provisions include:

• Vertical reservation for SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates.
• Horizontal reservation for women, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD), and Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP), subject to the applicable rules and post-specific eligibility.
• Women’s reservation of 33⅓%, as specified in the notification.
• Reservation for Meritorious Sports Persons to the extent of 3%, subject to applicable rules.
• Local-candidate reservation for posts organised into multi-zones or zones, subject to the applicable rules and exceptions.

Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation must possess the required certificates in the prescribed format by the closing date of the application.

Important Certificate Requirements

• BC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate: Must be issued by the competent authority on or after April 1, 2026, and no later than the application closing date.
• EWS Certificate: Must be based on the family income for Financial Year 2025–2026 and issued in digital format by the competent Revenue Authority on or after April 1, 2026, and no later than the closing date.
• Community Certificate: Candidates claiming SC, ST, or BC reservation must provide the required community certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Disability Certificate: Eligible candidates claiming PBD reservation must submit the required disability certification.
• Other Supporting Documents: Applicants claiming local status, sports reservation, or other applicable benefits must provide the relevant certificates.

Reservation eligibility and post-specific restrictions should be verified against the official notification before applying.