The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada has released Brief Notification No. 25/2026 for the direct recruitment of Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II in A.P. Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, and Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Services for 73 provisional vacancies. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official Commission portal psc.ap.gov.in from 9 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). Selection will be based on a single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 09 October 2026 |
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| Last Date for Online Application | 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
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| CBRT Examination Date | To be notified in due course |
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| Crucial Date for Eligibility | Date of Detailed Notification |
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Application Fee
- General/All Candidates (Rs.250 Application Processing Fee +Rs.80 Examination Fee) = Rs.330/-
- SC, ST, BC, PBDs & Ex-Servicemen Rs. 250/- Application Processing Fee + 0 Examination Fee = Rs.250/-
- Families having Household Supply White Card (AP Residents) ( Rs. 250/- Application Processing Fee + 0 Examination Fee) = Rs.250/-
- Un-employed youth (as per G.O.Ms.No.439) (Rs. 250/- Application Processing Fee + 0 Examination Fee) = Rs.250/-
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 44 Years |
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| Age Relaxation | Applicable to SC / ST / BC / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen as per Andhra Pradesh state government rules. |
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Scale of Pay
| Scale of Pay | Rs. 37,640 - 1,15,500/- (for all cadres). |
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APPSC Notification No. 25/2026: Vacancy Details (Total: 73 Posts)
| Post Code | Name of the Post & Department | Total Vacancies |
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| 01 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II in A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service (Graduation with B.Ed./B.T. Degree of any University of India established or Incorporated by or under a Central Act, or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission) | 21 |
| 02 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II in A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service (Graduation and Diploma in Education/Bachelor of Education of any University of India established or incorporated by or under Central Act or a State Act or any Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission) | 23 |
| 03 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II in A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service (Graduation with B.Ed., or equivalent of any University of India established or incorporated by or under Central Act or a State Act or any Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission) | 29 |
| Total Vacancies | 73 |
Scheme of Examination (Objective Type - Degree Standard)
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks |
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| Paper - I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper - II | Subject (Education) | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Total | 300 | 300 Minutes | 300 |
| Exam Pattern | The examination will consist of a single-level examination only, and no Screening Test will be conducted irrespective of the number of applicants. |
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| Exam Mode | Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) in online mode. Normalisation of marks will be adopted if conducted in multiple sessions. |
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| Negative Marking | As per G.O.Ms. No. 235 Finance Dept., 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question will be deducted for each wrong answer. |
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Scheme of Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - Practical Type)
| Test Name | Duration | Maximum Marks | Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/PwBD) | Qualifying Marks (B.C’s) | Qualifying Marks (O.C’s) |
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| Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software | 60 Minutes | 100 | 30 | 35 | 40 |
| Part-A | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) designed to assess computer knowledge (20% of Total Marks). |
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| Part-B | Computer-based assessment test (80% of Total Marks): Model document preparation & formatting (evaluating typing speed, inserting tables, images, mail merge): 25% marks. Organizing and inserting different objects: 15% marks. Excel Sheet preparation (data formatting, formulas, conditional formatting, graphs): 20% marks. PowerPoint presentation preparation (layouts, formatting, transitions, animation): 20% marks. |
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How to Apply for APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal of APPSC: psc.ap.gov.in.
- Applicants must complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) process if not registered earlier.
- Log in with your User ID (OTPR ID) and Password.
- Locate Brief Notification No. 25/2026 for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II and click on the online application link.
- Carefully verify your details, select the post codes, and fill in academic qualifications and other particulars.
- Upload required scanned documents, recent photograph, and signature according to the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the requisite application and examination fee through online payment gateway (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
- Submit the online application form on or before 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).
- Download and print the final submitted application form for future reference.
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Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
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