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APPSC Recruitment 2026 Last Date Extended - Apply Online for 299 Forest Range Officer, Supervisor and More Posts
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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the APPSC Recruitment 2026 update for 8 posts. Applications are open from 16 October 2026 to 12 November 2026. Read the full update on the official website linked below.
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| Name of post | APPSC Recruitment 2026 Last Date Extended - Apply Online for 299 Forest Range Officer, Supervisor and More Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 8 posts |
| Last date to apply | 12 November 2026 |
| Pay / salary | Salary ranges from ₹25,220–₹80,910 (Executive Officer Grade-III and Forest Beat Officer) to ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 (Industrial Promotion Officer), depending on the post. See the Salary section above for the complete breakup. |
| Selection process | As stated in each of the notifications, selection for all 8 posts will be through a single-level examination only - no Screening Test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received. The examination will be conducted in online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. Where the single-level examination is held in multiple sessions, the Commission will apply a normalisation process to the marks, wherever considered necessary and applicable, as per a methodology to be notified by the Commission in due course. → For the Executive Officer Grade-III post, the notification additionally specifies the following examination scheme (as per Annexure-V of G.O.Ms.No.201, Finance (HR-I Plg. & Policy) Dept., dated 21/12/2017): → For this post, each wrong answer is penalised with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for that question, as per G.O.Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., dated 06/12/2016. The detailed scheme and syllabus for each post's examination is annexed to its respective notification; candidates should refer to the specific notification for their post to see the complete subject-wise syllabus. → Total : 300 → Selection for each post is through a single-level online (CBRT) examination only, with no separate Screening Test; marks may be normalised if the exam is held in multiple sessions, as explained in the Selection Process section above. |
| Posted on | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Last updated | 03 Nov 2026 |
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Important Dates
- Brief Notification Date (all 8 notifications)15 September 2026
- Detailed Notification Publication (on or before)16 October 2026
- Online Application Start Date16 October 2026
- Last date to apply12 November 2026
Application Fee
Application fee is not mentioned in any of these Brief Notifications. Fee details, if applicable, are expected to be published along with the Detailed Notification and the online application process.
Age Limit
- Age limit is not specified in these Brief Notifications for any of the 8 posts. This information, along with community-wise reservation details, will be published in the Detailed Notification on or before 16 October 2026.
Total Post
8 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale
- Salary ranges from ₹25,220–₹80,910 (Executive Officer Grade-III and Forest Beat Officer) to ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 (Industrial Promotion Officer), depending on the post. See the Salary section above for the complete breakup.
APPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Out
- APPSC Executive Officer Grade-III Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- APPSC District Probation Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- APPSC Industrial Promotion Officers Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- APPSC Supervisor Grade – I Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- APPSC Forest Section Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- APPSC Draughtsman Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- APPSC Forest Range Officers Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada has released the Brief Notifications for various posts under different subordinate services of the Andhra Pradesh Government on 15 September 2026.
- The online application process will start from 16 October 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications online up to 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
APPSC Various Posts Vacancy 2026
| Notification No. | Post Name | Service | Vacancies | Scale of Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/2026 | Executive Officer Grade-III | A.P. Endowments Subordinate Service | 104 | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| 24/2026 | Industrial Promotion Officer | A.P. Industries Subordinate Service | 78 | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| 13/2026 | Supervisor Grade-I (Only for Women) | A.P. Women Development and Child Welfare Sub-Ordinate Service | 29 | 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| 17/2026 | Forest Section Officer | A.P. Forest Subordinate Service | 26 | 32,670 – 1,01,970 |
| 18/2026 | Forest Beat Officer | A.P. Forest Subordinate Service | 23 | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| 15/2026 | Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) | A.P. Forest Subordinate Service | 20 | 34,580 – 1,07,210 |
| 12/2026 | District Probation Officer Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer | A.P. Juvenile Welfare Correctional Sub Service | 15 | 44,570 – 1,27,480 |
| 16/2026 | Forest Range Officer | A.P. Forest Service | 04 | 48,440 – 1,37,220 |
| Total | 299 | - |
- A total of 299 provisional vacancies are spread across the following 8 posts. The Commission has explicitly noted in each notification that the number of vacancies is subject to variation upon confirmation from the concerned department.
- All eight are General Recruitment notifications, with the Supervisor Grade-I post reserved exclusively for women candidates, as specified in its notification.
APPSC Various Posts Eligibility Criteria – APPSC Various Posts Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Executive Officer Grade-III | Bachelor's Degree from a University in India established/incorporated by a Central, State, or Provincial Act, or any UGC-recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification. |
| District Probation Officer Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer | Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Psychology, or any graduation with an M.A. in Social Work or Psychology, or an M.A. with specialisation in Criminology or Correctional Administration, from a University in India established/incorporated by a Central, State, or Provincial Act. |
| Industrial Promotion Officer | Not specified in the Brief Notification; educational qualification will be published in the Detailed Notification. |
| Supervisor Grade-I (Only for Women) | Bachelor's Degree in Home Science, B.S.W., Sociology, or one of several specified B.Sc. streams in Food Science & Nutrition/Applied Nutrition/Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics/Food Technology combined with Botany/Zoology/Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry (as per G.O.Ms.No.14, WCD&SCs Dept., dated 27.06.2013). Only candidates with a higher qualification specifically in Home Science/Social Work/Sociology/Food Science & Nutrition are eligible. |
| Forest Section Officer | Bachelor's degree with Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, or Agriculture as a subject, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Civil), from a recognised university or equivalent. Physical requirements are detailed in the online Detailed Notification. |
| Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) | A trade certificate in Draughtsman (Civil) Trade, i.e. ITI in the state or its equivalent examination. |
| Forest Beat Officer | Must have passed the Intermediate examination or its equivalent. Physical requirements are detailed in the online Detailed Notification. |
| Forest Range Officer | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university, or equivalent, in one of the following subjects: Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications/Computer Science, Engineering (Agriculture/Chemical/Civil/Computer/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical), Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science, or Zoology. Physical requirements are detailed in the online Detailed Notification. |
- For all eight posts, the notification states that applicants must possess the requisite educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification.
APPSC Various Posts Salary
| Post | Scale of Pay (₹) |
|---|---|
| Executive Officer Grade-III | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| District Probation Officer Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer | 44,570 – 1,27,480 |
| Industrial Promotion Officer | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| Supervisor Grade-I (Only for Women) | 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| Forest Section Officer | 32,670 – 1,01,970 |
| Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) | 34,580 – 1,07,210 |
| Forest Beat Officer | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| Forest Range Officer | 48,440 – 1,37,220 |
APPSC Various Posts Selection Process
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-II | Hindu Philosophy & Temple System | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Total | 300 |
APPSC Various Posts Important Instructions
- Applicants must satisfy themselves regarding the terms and conditions of the respective Recruitment Notification before applying online.
- The number of vacancies notified is provisional and subject to variation upon confirmation from the concerned department.
- Applicants must possess the requisite educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification, not the date of the Brief Notification.
- The Detailed Notification carrying the full breakup of vacancies, scale of pay, age, community-wise reservation, educational qualification, and other instructions will be published on the Commission's website on or before 16 October 2026.
- The date of the Detailed Notification will be reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects, including eligibility.
- For the Forest Section Officer, Forest Beat Officer, and Forest Range Officer posts, physical requirements/standards will be specified in the online Detailed Notification.
- The examination for each post is a single-level online (CBRT) test; no separate Screening Test will be held regardless of the number of applicants.
More Details
- APPSC Various Posts Important Dates
- APPSC Various Posts Age Limit
- APPSC Various Posts Application Fee
Mode of Selection
- As stated in each of the notifications, selection for all 8 posts will be through a single-level examination only - no Screening Test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received. The examination will be conducted in online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. Where the single-level examination is held in multiple sessions, the Commission will apply a normalisation process to the marks, wherever considered necessary and applicable, as per a methodology to be notified by the Commission in due course.
- For the Executive Officer Grade-III post, the notification additionally specifies the following examination scheme (as per Annexure-V of G.O.Ms.No.201, Finance (HR-I Plg. & Policy) Dept., dated 21/12/2017):
- For this post, each wrong answer is penalised with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for that question, as per G.O.Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., dated 06/12/2016. The detailed scheme and syllabus for each post's examination is annexed to its respective notification; candidates should refer to the specific notification for their post to see the complete subject-wise syllabus.
- Total : 300
- Selection for each post is through a single-level online (CBRT) examination only, with no separate Screening Test; marks may be normalised if the exam is held in multiple sessions, as explained in the Selection Process section above.
How to Apply for APPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026 – APPSC Various Posts Apply Online
- Applications must be submitted online only, through the Commission's website psc.ap.gov.in, between 16 October 2026 and 12 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). Applications submitted through any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates should read the Commission's Detailed Notification and other instructions carefully before applying, and enter their particulars correctly in the online application form. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well in advance of the last date to avoid last-minute rush.
Frequently asked questions
When does the application for APPSC Recruitment 2026 start?
Online Application Start Date: 16 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 12 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in APPSC Recruitment 2026?
There are 8 posts in total.
What is the age limit for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
Age limit is not specified in these Brief Notifications for any of the 8 posts. This information, along with community-wise reservation details, will be published in the Detailed Notification on or before 16 October 2026.
What qualification is needed for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
Executive Officer Grade-III: Bachelor's Degree from a University in India established/incorporated by a Central, State, or Provincial Act, or any UGC-recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification. | District Probation Officer Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Psychology, or any graduation with an M.A. in Social Work or Psychology, or an M.A. with spe…
What is the selection process for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
As stated in each of the notifications, selection for all 8 posts will be through a single-level examination only - no Screening Test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received. The examination will be conducted in online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. Where the single-level examination is held in multiple sessions, the Commission will apply a normalisation process to the marks, wherever considered necessary and applicable, as per a methodology to be notified by the Commission in due course, For the Executive Officer Grade-III post, the notification additionally specifies the following examination scheme (as per Annexure-V of G.O.Ms.No.201, Finance (HR-I Plg. & Policy) Dept., dated 21/12/2017):, For this post, each wrong answer is penalised with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for that question, as per G.O.Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., dated 06/12/2016. The detailed scheme and syllabus for each post's examination is annexed to its respective notification; candidates should refer to the specific notification for their post to see the complete subject-wise syllabus, Total : 300, Selection for each post is through a single-level online (CBRT) examination only, with no separate Screening Test; marks may be normalised if the exam is held in multiple sessions, as explained in the Selection Process section above.