Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada has released Notification No. 07/2026 for Direct Recruitment to Group-I Services across various departments including Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, DDO, and other executive posts. Eligible candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree can submit their online applications via OTPR on the Commission’s official website from 6 October 2026 to 27 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). The Offline Screening Test (OMR based) is scheduled to be held on 24 January 2027.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 06 October 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 06 October 2026 |
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| Last Date for Apply Online | 27 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
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| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 October 2026 |
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| Screening Test (OMR Based) Date | 24 January 2027 |
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| Mains Written Exam Date | To be announced later |
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Application Fee
| Application Processing Fee | Rs. 250/- (All Candidates) |
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| Examination Fee | Rs. 120/- (General / Unreserved) |
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| SC / ST / BC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / White Card Holders of AP: Exempted from Exam Fee (Pay only Rs. 250/-) |
| Other State Candidates | Rs. 370/- (Full Fee) |
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| Payment Mode | Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card. |
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Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)
| General Posts | 18 to 44 Years |
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| Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) | 21 to 30 Years |
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| DSP (Communications) | 18 to 30 Years |
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| Age Relaxation | 5 Years for SC/ST/BC/EWS, 10 Years for PwBD, and as per AP Govt. rules for Ex-SM/NCC/Govt. employees. |
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Selection Procedure
| Stage 1 | Screening Test (Objective Type - 240 Marks) |
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| Stage 2 | Mains Written Examination (Descriptive - 750 Marks) |
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| Stage 3 | Interview / Personality Test (75 Marks) |
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| Total Selection Marks | 825 Marks |
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APPSC Group 1 Vacancy Details 2026: Total 166 Posts
| Post Code | Name of Post & Department | Total Posts | Scale of Pay (in Rs.) | Educational Qualification |
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| 01 | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 12 | Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370/- | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. |
| 02 | Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | 14 | Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370/- |
| 03 | Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | 36 (03 CF) | Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370/- |
| 04 | DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service | 03 | Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370/- | B.E. / B.Tech in ECE / ETE / Radio Engineering. |
| 05 | District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service | 14 | Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370/- | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. |
| 06 | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | 03 | Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760/- |
| 07 | District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 01 | Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760/- |
| 08 | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | 16 (01 CF) | Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760/- |
| 09 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration | 12 | Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540/- |
| 10 | Asst. Treasury Officer / Asst. Accounts Officer in Treasury & Accounts | 02 | Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540/- |
| 11 | District Employment Officer in A.P Employment Exchange | 03 (01 CF) | Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540/- |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | 15 | Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540/- |
| 13 | Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | 35 | Rs. 65,360 - 1,54,980/- |
| TOTAL | 166 | (Physical standards apply for Post Codes 03 & 04 - Height: 167.6 cm Men, 152.5 cm Women) |
How to Apply Online for APPSC Group 1 Services Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal of APPSC at psc.ap.gov.in.
- First-time applicants must complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) by filling their bio-data, educational details, and uploading their photo and signature to generate an OTPR ID.
- Log in using your OTPR User ID and Password, then click on the “Online Application Submission” link.
- Click on “Fill Application” against Notification No. 07/2026 (Group-I Services).
- Check pre-populated details, choose post preferences, select exam center preferences for both Screening and Mains, and confirm declarations.
- Click on “Save & Submit” to generate the payment gateway link.
- Pay the prescribed application processing fee and examination fee online via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
- On successful payment, save and download the filled application PDF and note down the payment reference ID for all future correspondence.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
