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APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 166 Assistant Audit Officer, DSP and More Posts
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| Name of post | APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 166 Assistant Audit Officer, DSP and More Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement no. | 07/2026 |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 166 posts |
| Last date to apply | 27 October 2026 |
| Pay / salary | The salary scale varies depending on the specific post, ranging broadly from Rs. 54,060 up to Rs. 1,54,980 per month along with applicable government allowances and benefits. |
| Selection process | Selection to APPSC Group-I Services involves a Screening Test, a Main Written (Descriptive) Examination, and an Interview (Personality Test). → The comprehensive selection procedure comprises three stages: a Screening Test (Objective Type), a Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type), and finally an Interview (Personality Test) for qualified candidates. |
| Posted on | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 06 Oct 2026 |
Official source: The official notification was opened, but it does not state these facts in a form we can compare automatically. Official notification (psc.ap.gov.in)
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date06 October 2026
- Commencement of Online Application06 October 2026
- Last date to apply27 October 2026
- Crucial date for age reckoning01 July 2026
- Screening Test (tentative)24 January 2027
- Main ExaminationDates to be announced later on https://psc.ap.gov.in
Application Fee
- Application Processing Fee (all applicants)₹ 250/-
- Examination Fee (non-exempt categories)₹ 120/-
- Examination Fee for applicants from other States₹ 120/- (plus the ₹ 250/- processing fee)
Applicants must pay an Application Processing Fee and, unless exempted, an Examination Fee, both payable online.
Fee Type : Amount
SC, ST, BC, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) & Ex-Servicemen.
Families having a Household Supply White Card issued by the Civil Supplies Department, A.P. Government (Residents of Andhra Pradesh).
Unemployed youth, as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser-A) Dept., dated 18/10/1996 — a declaration must be submitted at the appropriate time.
Applicants belonging to the above categories (except PBD & Ex-Servicemen) hailing from other States are not entitled to fee exemption or any kind of reservation. Fee is to be paid online using Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card; it is non-refundable and non-adjustable under any circumstances. IPOs/Demand Drafts are not accepted.
Yes, candidates are required to pay an application processing fee of Rs. 250/- and an examination fee of Rs. 120/-. Certain categories including SC, ST, BC, PBDs, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the examination fee.
Age Limit
- The age limit is Minimum 18/21 years and Maximum 30/44 years, as on 01/07/2026 (varying by post, as shown in the vacancy table above), as per Rule 12 of APS&SS Rules, 1996.
- Candidates at Sl. Nos. 3 & 4 above, after deductions, shall not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for the post. Age relaxation applies to those released from the Armed Forces other than by dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency.
- To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
- Category : Age Relaxation Permissible
- SC, ST, BCs and EWS : 5 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) : 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen : Deduction of 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered in the armed forces
- NCC Instructors (worked as Instructor in NCC) : Deduction of length of service rendered in NCC
- Regular A.P. State Government Employees : Deduction of length of regular service under State Government, up to a maximum of 5 years (Corporation/Municipality employees not eligible)
- Retrenched temporary employees, State Census Department (min. 6 months service) : 3 years
- The general age limit spans from 18 to 44 years. However, age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories such as SC, ST, BC, EWS, PBDs, and Ex-Servicemen as per government guidelines.
Total Post
166 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 12 | 61,960–1,51,370 |
| 02 | 14 | 61,960–1,51,370 |
| 04 | 3 | 61,960–1,51,370 |
| 05 | 14 | 61,960–1,51,370 |
| 06 | 3 | 57,100–1,47,760 |
| 07 | 1 | 57,100–1,47,760 |
| 09 | 12 | 54,060–1,40,540 |
| 10 | 2 | 54,060–1,40,540 |
| 12 | 15 | 54,060–1,40,540 |
| 13 | 35 | 65,360–1,54,980 |
| Total | 166 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- The salary scale varies depending on the specific post, ranging broadly from Rs. 54,060 up to Rs. 1,54,980 per month along with applicable government allowances and benefits.
APPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2026 Details
| Post Code | Name of the Post & Department | No. of Vacancies | Age as on 01.07.2026 (Min–Max) | Scale of Pay (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 12 | 18–44 | 61,960–1,51,370 |
| 02 | Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | 14 | 18–44 | 61,960–1,51,370 |
| 03 | Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | 36 (03 CF) | 21–30 | 61,960–1,51,370 |
| 04 | DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service | 03 | 18–30 | 61,960–1,51,370 |
| 05 | District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service | 14 | 18–44 | 61,960–1,51,370 |
| 06 | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | 03 | 18–44 | 57,100–1,47,760 |
| 07 | District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 01 | 18–44 | 57,100–1,47,760 |
| 08 | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | 16 (01 CF) | 18–44 | 57,100–1,47,760 |
| 09 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service | 12 | 18–44 | 54,060–1,40,540 |
| 10 | Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 02 | 18–44 | 54,060–1,40,540 |
| 11 | District Employment Officer in A.P. Employment Exchange Service | 03 (01 CF) | 18–44 | 54,060–1,40,540 |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | 15 | 18–44 | 54,060–1,40,540 |
| 13 | Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | 35 | 18–44 | 65,360–1,54,980 |
| TOTAL | 166 |
- A total of 166 vacancies have been notified across 13 categories of posts under Group-I Services. The number of vacancies and Departments are subject to variation on intimation being received from the Department concerned; any addition of vacancies will be accepted only before the date of the Screening Test, with an addendum issued to that effect.
- Note: "CF" denotes carried-forward vacancies from previous recruitments; selection/appointment to such reserved vacancies will be made first, before fresh vacancies. The detailed break-up of vacancies by Community, State-wide, Multi-Zone, and Zone is available at Annexure-I of the official notification.
APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026
- APPSC Group 1 eligibility 2026 requires candidates to be of sound health, of good character and antecedents, possess the prescribed academic qualification, and be a citizen of India.
APPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification
- Post Codes 01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 12: Bachelor's Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by/under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or State Act, or an Institution recognized by the UGC, or an equivalent qualification.
- Post Codes 02, 06, 08: A Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by/under a Central Act or State Act, or any other equivalent qualification.
- Post Code 04 (DSP Communications): B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering, from a recognized University/Institution.
- Post Code 10: A Degree from any recognized University in India established by Act of any State Government or incorporated by/under a Central Act or State Act, or equivalent qualification.
- Post Code 11: A Bachelor's Degree from a University in India, or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the UGC.
- Post Code 13: A Bachelor's Degree recognized by the UGC.
- Applicants must possess the prescribed academic qualification as on the date of the detailed notification, which is also the crucial date for calculating experience, including practical experience.
APPSC Group 1 Physical Requirements (Post Codes 03 & 04)
- Height/Chest: Not less than 167.6 cms in height and not less than 86.3 cms round the chest on full inspiration, with a chest expansion of not less than 5 cms (164 cms height and 83.8 cms chest for ST candidates).
- Women candidates: Not less than 152.5 cms in height and not less than 45.5 Kgs in weight.
- Vision standards are prescribed separately for Post Code 03 (DSP Civil) and Post Code 04 (DSP Communications), as detailed in the official notification and Annexure-V (Medical Examination guidelines).
APPSC Group 1 Salary 2026
- The pay scale varies by post, ranging from Rs. 54,060–1,40,540 to Rs. 65,360–1,54,980, as detailed in the post-wise vacancy table above. Posts such as Deputy Collector, Asst. Commissioner of State Tax, DSP (Civil & Communications), and District Educational Officer carry the highest scale of Rs. 61,960–1,51,370.
Vacancy Details · APPSC Group 1 Screening Test (Objective Type)
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies (A. History & Culture; B. Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations; C. Indian & A.P. Economy and Planning; D. Geography) | 120 | 120 minutes | 120 |
| Paper-II | General Aptitude (A. General Mental Ability, Administrative & Psychological Abilities; B(i). Science & Technologies; B(ii). Current Events) | 120 | 120 minutes | 120 |
- Candidates must appear in all papers of the Screening Test; absence in any paper renders the candidate liable for disqualification. Each wrong answer is penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question. The number of candidates admitted to the Main Written Examination will be 50 times the number of vacancies available, irrespective of community.
APPSC Group 1 Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Paper | Telugu | 180 minutes | 150 (Qualifying) |
| Qualifying Paper | English | 180 minutes | 150 (Qualifying) |
| Paper-I | General Essay — contemporary themes/issues of regional, national and international importance | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper-II | History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper-III | Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper-IV | India and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Development | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper-V | Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Interview | Personality Test | — | 75 |
| Total Marks | 825 |
- Appearance in all papers of the Main Written Examination is compulsory; absence in any paper automatically disqualifies the candidature. The Telugu and English papers are qualifying in nature, and marks secured are not counted for merit. Minimum qualifying marks for Telugu & English are 40% for OC/Sports Persons/EWS, 35% for BCs, and 30% for SC/ST/PBD. All papers except Telugu & English may be answered in English, Telugu, or Urdu, as chosen by the candidate, but the medium chosen must be used consistently across all five papers.
APPSC Group 1 Minimum Qualifying Marks (Aggregate)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (Aggregate) |
|---|---|
| OC, Sportspersons & EWS | 40% |
| Backward Class | 35% |
| SCs, STs & PBDs | 30% |
- Mere securing of minimum qualifying marks does not confer any right to the candidate for being considered for selection.
APPSC Group 1 Interview
- After the Main Written Examination, eligible candidates will be called for an Interview (Personality Test) in the ratio of 1:2 with reference to the number of vacancies, duly following special representation as per General Rule-22 of A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996.
APPSC Group 1 Exam Centres
- The Screening Test will be held at all District Centres (26 centres, including newly organized districts), with candidates choosing up to three preferences. The Main Written Examination will be held at four centres only: Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Ananthapuramu. The Commission reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of centres or allot a different centre based on administrative requirements.
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions
- Any application sent through any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Submission of the application form is construed as confirmation that the candidate has read the notification and will abide by its terms and conditions.
- The particulars furnished in the application form will be taken as final; incomplete/incorrect applications will be summarily rejected, and no relevant column should be left blank.
- Candidates belonging to Backward Classes must produce a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 but not later than the closing date of the application.
- EWS candidates must possess an EWS certificate based on income for FY 2025-2026, issued by a Revenue Authority in the rank of Tahsildar, in digital format, on or after 01.04.2026.
- Reservation for local candidates applies to Post Codes 01 to 03 and 05 to 13 (not applicable to Post Code 04, which is a State cadre post). Posts are organized into Multi-Zone-I, Multi-Zone-II, and Zonal cadre (Post Code 12), with 95% local reservation as per the Presidential Order 2025.
- Candidates furnishing incorrect information or making false declarations regarding eligibility are liable to be debarred for up to five years from appearing in any examination conducted by the Commission, in addition to summary rejection of candidature.
- Use of mobile phones (even switched off), calculators, or any electronic/programmable devices, storage media, smart watches, cameras, or Bluetooth devices is strictly prohibited in the examination; violation entails disciplinary action, including a ban from future examinations.
- Candidates must ensure their eligibility for the recruitment before submitting the application; the Commission's decision on all matters pertaining to the application, examination, and selection process is final.
- There shall be no waiting list; recruitment will be made only to the vacancies notified.
- Objections on the Screening Test's initial Answer Key must be filed within three days of publication, with a fee of Rs. 100/- per objection (refundable if the objection is found valid). The question paper is set in English and translated into Telugu; the English version is authentic for evaluation.
More Details
- APPSC Group 1 Important Dates
- APPSC Group 1 Age Limit 2026
- APPSC Group 1 Application Fee 2026
- Exempted from Examination Fee (Rs. 120/-)
- APPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026
Mode of Selection
- Selection to APPSC Group-I Services involves a Screening Test, a Main Written (Descriptive) Examination, and an Interview (Personality Test).
- The comprehensive selection procedure comprises three stages: a Screening Test (Objective Type), a Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type), and finally an Interview (Personality Test) for qualified candidates.
How to Apply for APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026
- Step 1: Login to the Commission's website, https://psc.ap.gov.in, with your registered OTPR number. First-time applicants must register their bio-data particulars through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR); a User ID is then generated and sent to the registered mobile number and email ID. Note: OTPR registration is not considered an application for any post.
- Step 2: Login with your User Name (OTPR ID) and password, click "Online Application Submission," and then "Fill Application" against Notification No. 07/2026.
- Step 3: Fill application-specific data such as Local/Non-Local status, White Card details (used to calculate fee), Qualification details, Post preferences, and examination centre. Use "Save" to save partial details, or "Save & Submit" to proceed to payment — only "Save & Submit" generates the payment link and finalizes the application.
- Payment Process: Verify the pre-populated fee and age-relaxation details from OTPR data, then complete payment via Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card. A payment reference ID is generated and an SMS alert sent to the registered mobile number upon successful payment.
- Step 4: If the payment process fails, restart the payment process as described in Step 2.
- Step 5: After successful submission, corrections are enabled for up to 7 days from the last date of application, on payment of Rs. 100/- per correction (fields affecting Name, Fee, and Age Relaxation cannot be corrected). No changes are allowed after this window.
- APPSC Group 1 Apply Online process is conducted through the Commission's website, and requires a One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) before applying.
Important Links
| Official Notification (Download Here) | Download psc.ap.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Apply Here) | Click Here psc.ap.gov.in |
| Official Website | Click Here psc.ap.gov.in |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 166 Assistant Audit Officer, DSP and More Posts?
The last date to apply is 27 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 166 Assistant Audit Officer, DSP and More Posts?
There are 166 posts in total.
What is the age limit for APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 166 Assistant Audit Officer, DSP and More Posts?
The age limit is Minimum 18/21 years and Maximum 30/44 years, as on 01/07/2026 (varying by post, as shown in the vacancy table above), as per Rule 12 of APS&SS Rules, 1996; Candidates at Sl. Nos. 3 & 4 above, after deductions, shall not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for the post. Age relaxation applies to those released from the Armed Forces other than by dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency; To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying; Category : Age Relaxation Permissible; SC, ST, BCs and EWS : 5 years; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) : 10 years; Ex-Servicemen : Deduction of 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered in the armed forces; NCC Instructors (worked as Instructor in NCC) : Deduction of length of service rendered in NCC; Regular A.P. State Government Employees : Deduction of length of regular service under State Government, up to a maximum of 5 years (Corporation/Municipality employees not eligible); Retrenched temporary employees, State Census Department (min. 6 months service) : 3 years; The general age limit spans from 18 to 44 years. However, age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories such as SC, ST, BC, EWS, PBDs, and Ex-Servicemen as per government guidelines.
What is the application fee for APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 166 Assistant Audit Officer, DSP and More Posts?
Application Processing Fee (all applicants): ₹ 250/-; Examination Fee (non-exempt categories): ₹ 120/-; Examination Fee for applicants from other States: ₹ 120/- (plus the ₹ 250/- processing fee).
What qualification is needed for APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 166 Assistant Audit Officer, DSP and More Posts?
APPSC Group 1 eligibility 2026 requires candidates to be of sound health, of good character and antecedents, possess the prescribed academic qualification, and be a citizen of India. | Post Codes 01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 12: Bachelor's Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by/under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or State Act, or an Institution recognized by the UGC, or an equiva…
What is the selection process for APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 166 Assistant Audit Officer, DSP and More Posts?
Selection to APPSC Group-I Services involves a Screening Test, a Main Written (Descriptive) Examination, and an Interview (Personality Test), The comprehensive selection procedure comprises three stages: a Screening Test (Objective Type), a Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type), and finally an Interview (Personality Test) for qualified candidates.
What is the official website for APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 166 Assistant Audit Officer, DSP and More Posts?
The official website is https://psc.ap.gov.in.