APPSC Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026
Post Date : 13 October 2026
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has announced 37 vacancies for Horticulture Officer. Candidates with a four-year B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons) in Horticulture are eligible. The age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 01 July 2026 (with category-wise relaxation). Applications are open online from 06 October 2026 to 27 October 2026. Selection will be through a Computer Based Recruitment Test and a Computer Proficiency Test. All dates, fees, vacancy details and links for the APPSC Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026 are given below. (Advt No: 19/2026)
| Zone | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Zone I | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Zone II | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Zone III | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Zone IV | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Zone V | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
This recruitment has 3 selection stages, in the order shown below.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General English | 50 | 50 | 100 minutes (both subjects together) |
| General Telugu | 50 | 50 | 100 minutes (both subjects together) |
- 1Check that you hold a four-year B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons) in Horticulture 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. OTPR alone is not an application.
- 3Open Online Application Submission, fill in the application for the post and click Save & Submit.
- 4Pay the fee online (Rs 370, or Rs 250 for exempt categories) by net banking, credit card or debit card. The application is complete only after payment. IPOs and DDs are not accepted, and the fee is non-refundable.
- 5Submit the application by 27 October 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 Horticulture Officer 2026?
A. The last date to apply online is 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 06 October 2026.
Q. How many vacancies are there?
A. There are 37 vacancies in total for this recruitment, as per the category-wise breakup given on this page.
Q. What is the pay scale?
A. The pay scale is Rs 54,060 - 1,40,540.
Q. What is the age limit?
A. The age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST/BC/EWS and 10 years for PBD.
Q. What is the educational qualification?
A. A four-year B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons) in Horticulture from a recognised university in the State or any university accredited by ICAR is needed.
Q. What is the application fee?
A. The fee is Rs 370 (Rs 250 processing + Rs 120 exam fee). SC, ST, BC, PBD, Ex-Servicemen and White Card families from A.P. pay Rs 250.
Q. What is the selection process?
A. Selection is by an online written test (CBRT) followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test. The merit list is based on the written exam marks.
Q. What is the official website?
A. Visit https://psc.ap.gov.in for the notification and to apply online.
- Reservation to the BC-E group is subject to the outcome of the litigation before the Hon'ble Courts, including the final orders in Civil Appeal No. 2628-2637 of 2010 in SLP(C) No. 7388-7397 of 2010 (dated 25/03/2010), and orders from the Government. BC-E has no seats in this recruitment.
- This is a zonal post with 95% local reservation (A.P. Presidential Order 2025, Article 371-D, G.O.Ms.45 dated 20.04.2026). Candidates need study certificates (class I to VII) or a residence certificate.
- 33 1/3% of posts are reserved for women (6 seats, all in the OC category) and 2 seats are for Meritorious Sports Persons, both inside the 37 vacancies.
- BC candidates need a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 and not later than the closing date. EWS candidates need a FY 2025-26 income certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026.
- After the written test, candidates must qualify the Computer Proficiency Test (60 minutes, 100 marks). The merit list is based on the written exam marks.
- A correction window is open for up to 7 days after the last date. Each correction costs Rs 100.
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