The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced the recruitment for 166 vacancies across various Group-I Services posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the commission's website from October 6, 2026, to October 27, 2026. The selection process includes a screening test scheduled for January 24, 2027, followed by a descriptive main examination.
Group-I Services: key details
| Commission | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Exam / post | Group-I Services |
| Advertisement no. | 07/2026 |
| Vacancies | 166 |
| Pay scale | Varies by post, ranging from Rs 54,060 to Rs 1,54,980. |
| Type of notice | Notification |
| Date of notice | 6 October 2026 |
Group-I Services important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 06/10/2026 |
| Applications open | 06/10/2026 |
| Last date to apply | 27/10/2026 |
| Prelims exam | 24/01/2027 |
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Department | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collectors | 12 | ||
| Asst. Commissioner of State Tax | 14 | ||
| Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 | 36 (03 CF) | ||
| DSP (Communications) | 03 | ||
| District Educational Officer | 14 | ||
| Regional Transport Officers | 03 | ||
| District Tribal Welfare Officer | 01 | ||
| Deputy Registrar | 16 (01 CF) | ||
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-II | 12 | ||
| Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer | 02 | ||
| District Employment Officer | 03 (01 CF) | ||
| Assistant Audit Officer | 15 | ||
| Divisional Development Officer | 35 |
Group-I Services eligibility
Candidates must be citizens of India, possess sound health, and hold the required bachelor's degree for the specific post as of the notification date.
Age relaxation: SC, ST, BCs, EWS: 5 years; PBD: 10 years; Ex-Servicemen: 3 years plus length of service; NCC instructors: 3 years; Regular A.P. State Govt Employees: up to 5 years; Retrenched temporary census employees: 3 years.
Selection process
Screening test (objective) and Main Examination (descriptive).
Group-I Services exam pattern
Screening test (objective type, offline/OMR based) and Main Examination (descriptive type).
