The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has invited online applications for the recruitment of 37 Horticulture Officers in the A.P. Horticulture Service. The selection process consists of a written examination in Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode followed by a Computer Proficiency Test.
Horticulture Officer: key details
| Commission | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Exam / post | Horticulture Officer |
| Advertisement no. | 19/2026 |
| Vacancies | 37 |
| Pay scale | Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540 |
| Application fee | Rs. 250 application processing fee plus Rs. 120 examination fee. Certain categories are exempted from the examination fee. |
| Type of notice | Notification |
| Date of notice | 6 October 2026 |
Horticulture Officer important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Applications open | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 27 Oct 2026 |
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Department | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horticulture Officer | 37 |
Horticulture Officer eligibility
Must possess a four-year B.Sc. Degree or B.Sc. (Hons) Degree in Horticulture from a recognized University or one accredited by ICAR. Age limit is 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, BCs, and EWS; 10 years for PBD; 3 years plus length of service for Ex-Servicemen; 3 years for retrenched temporary employees in State Census Department; length of regular service up to 5 years for regular A.P. State Government employees.
Selection process
Written Examination (CBRT) followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
How to apply
- Login to the Commission’s website with registered OTPR number.
- Fill the OTPR application if applying for the first time.
- Click on 'Online Application Submission' after login.
- Fill application specific data and click 'Save & Submit' to generate payment link.
- Complete the payment process to finalize the application.
Documents required
- Study Certificate(s) (from I Class to VII Class)
- Residence Certificate
- Non Creamy layer certificate (for BCs)
- EWS certificate
- Community Certificate
- Local Status Certificate (for migrants from Telangana)
Important instructions
- The exam will be a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT).
- A mock test facility is available on the website.
- Wrong answers will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.
- Candidates must inform their Head of Office/Department if already in government service.
- Canvassing for candidature will lead to disqualification.
