The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released two Brief Notifications for APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026 for a total of 90 provisional vacancies. The recruitment includes Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer and Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts under Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare departments.
The online application process will start on 09 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 29 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
Experience Important: The Brief Notifications do not specify a common work-experience requirement for these posts. Candidates must check the Detailed Notification for the final eligibility conditions. For Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, the educational qualification is also yet to be specified in the Detailed Notification.
APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada |
| Post Names | Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II |
| Total Vacancies | 90 |
| Age Limit | To be announced in Detailed Notification |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree for ASWO/ATWO; HWO qualification to be notified |
| Application Fee | To be announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹37,640 – ₹1,37,220 |
| Experience | No common experience requirement specified in Brief Notifications |
| Eligibility | Post-wise qualification and conditions as per Detailed Notification |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in Brief Notifications |
APPSC Welfare Officers Vacancy 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
| Assistant Social Welfare Officer | 11 | ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 |
| Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer | 6 | ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II – Social Welfare | 21 | ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II – Tribal Welfare | 23 | ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II – BC Welfare | 29 | ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500 |
| Total | 90 | — |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Brief Notification | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 09 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 09 October 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
For Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university in India or equivalent qualification.
The educational qualification for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II has not been specified in the Brief Notification and will be provided in the Detailed Notification.
Experience
No general work-experience requirement has been specified in the Brief Notifications. Candidates should carefully check the Detailed Notification for any post-specific experience or other eligibility conditions.
APPSC Welfare Officers Selection Process
Selection will be through a single-level Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). There will be no separate Screening Test, irrespective of the number of applications received.
For Assistant Social Welfare Officer/Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, the examination consists of 450 marks, while the Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II examination consists of 300 marks.
Negative marking: 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for a question will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
How to Apply for APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official APPSC website.
- Visit the official APPSC website.
- Read the Detailed Notification carefully.
- Complete the online application form.
- Enter personal and educational details correctly.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable fee, if prescribed.
- Submit the application before 29 October 2026.
- Save the application confirmation for future reference.
Official Apply Link
Candidates can use the official APPSC portal to access the online application when the recruitment link becomes active:
APPSC Official Website & Apply Online Portal
Details Notification Link
The Detailed Notification will contain the final vacancy breakup, age limit, reservation, qualification, fee and other eligibility conditions. Candidates should check the APPSC recruitment notifications page before applying:
APPSC Recruitment Notifications – Official Page
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | APPSC Official Apply Portal |
| Official Website | APPSC Official Website |
| Notification / Detailed Notification | APPSC Recruitment Notifications |
About APPSC
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is the state recruitment commission responsible for conducting competitive examinations and recruitment for various posts under the Andhra Pradesh Government. Its recruitment covers administrative, welfare, police, education, revenue and other government services.
FAQs – APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026
Q.1 How many vacancies are available?
There are 90 provisional vacancies for Welfare Officer-related posts.
Q.2 What is the application start date?
Online applications start on 09 October 2026.
Q.3 What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 29 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Q.4 Is experience mandatory?
No common experience requirement is specified in the Brief Notifications. Candidates must check the Detailed Notification for final post-wise conditions.
Q.5 What is the selection process?
Selection will be through a single-level online CBRT, with no separate Screening Test.
Q.7 What is the salary?
The notified pay scales range from ₹37,640 to ₹1,37,220, depending on the post.