APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026
Post Date : 27 October 2026
Latest update (27 October 2026): Last date for online applications extended to 09 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has announced 166 vacancies for Group-I Services posts. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree are eligible. The age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 01 July 2026 (post-wise, with category-wise relaxation). Applications are open online from 06 October 2026 to 09 November 2026. Selection will be through a Screening Test, a Main Examination and an Interview. All dates, fees, vacancy details and links for the APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026 are given below. (Advt No: 07/2026)
| Post | Zone / Quota | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| 01 Deputy Collector | Multi-Zone I (Open) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 01 Deputy Collector | Multi-Zone I (Local) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 01 Deputy Collector | Multi-Zone II (Open) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 01 Deputy Collector | Multi-Zone II (Local) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 02 Assistant Commissioner of State Tax | Multi-Zone I (Open) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
This recruitment has 3 selection stages, in the order shown below.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I: General Studies | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes |
| Paper-II: General Aptitude | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes |
- 1Check that you hold a Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech in ECE, E&T or Radio Engineering for post 04) and meet the age limit as on 1 July 2026.
- 2Visit https://psc.ap.gov.in and register or log in with your One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) ID.
- 3Fill in the online application for the posts you want, choose up to 3 Screening Test centre preferences, and upload the required details.
- 4Pay the fee online (Rs 370, or Rs 250 for exempt categories). The fee is non-refundable.
- 5Submit the application by 09 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Corrections are allowed up to 7 days after the last date at Rs 100 each.
Q. What is the last date to apply for APPSC Group-I 2026?
A. The last date to apply online is 09 November 2026, 11:59 PM (extended from 27 October 2026).
Q. How many vacancies are there?
A. There are 166 vacancies in total for this recruitment, as per the category-wise breakup given on this page.
Q. What is the age limit?
A. The age limit is 18 to 44 years (21 to 30 for DSP Civil, 18 to 30 for DSP Communications) as on 1 July 2026, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST/BC/EWS.
Q. What is the educational qualification?
A. A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university is needed. Post 04 (DSP Communications) needs a B.E./B.Tech in ECE, Electronics & Telecommunication or Radio Engineering.
Q. What is the application fee?
A. The fee is Rs 370. SC, ST, BC, PBD, Ex-Servicemen and other exempt categories pay Rs 250.
Q. What is the selection process?
A. Selection is by a Screening Test (OMR), a descriptive Mains Examination and an Interview.
Q. When is the exam?
A. The Screening Test is on 24 January 2027. The Mains date will be notified later.
Q. What is the official website?
A. Visit https://psc.ap.gov.in for the notification and to apply online.
- ⚠️ BC-E reservation is subject to the final decision of the court, as stated in the notification.
- The Non-Creamy Layer certificate for BC candidates and the EWS certificate (income for FY 2025-26) must be issued on or after 1 April 2026.
- 95% of posts are reserved for local candidates and 5% are open. Applicants from other States get no SC/ST/BC/EWS reservation or fee exemption (PBD and Ex-Servicemen excepted).
- A correction window is open for up to 7 days after the last date. Each correction costs Rs 100.
- The application fee is paid online only and is non-refundable.
Note: Please verify all details from the official notification and website before applying. This page is for reference only and is not affiliated with any government body.