The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada has released Brief Notifications for 299 provisional vacancies across 8 different posts under various Andhra +Pradesh Government departments. The notifications were published on 15 September 2026.
The recruitment includes Forest Range Officer, Forest Section Officer, Forest Beat Officer, Executive Officer Grade-III, Industrial Promotion Officer, Supervisor Grade-I, Draughtsman Grade-II and District Probation Officer posts.
The online application process will begin on 16 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 5 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
APPSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Total Posts | 299 |
| Post Names | FRO, FSO, Forest Beat Officer, EO, IPO, Supervisor, Draughtsman & DPO |
| Age Limit | To be announced in Detailed Notification |
| Qualification | Intermediate, ITI or Graduation – Post-wise |
| Application Fee | To be announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹25,220 – ₹1,40,540 |
| Experience | No uniform experience requirement specified in the Brief Notifications |
| Eligibility | Post-wise educational and physical requirements |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
APPSC Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
| Executive Officer Grade-III | 104 | ₹25,220–₹80,910 |
| Industrial Promotion Officer | 78 | ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 |
| Supervisor Grade-I – Women Only | 29 | ₹37,640–₹1,15,500 |
| Forest Section Officer | 26 | ₹32,670–₹1,01,970 |
| Forest Beat Officer | 23 | ₹25,220–₹80,910 |
| Draughtsman Grade-II | 20 | ₹34,580–₹1,07,210 |
| District Probation Officer Grade-II | 15 | ₹44,570–₹1,27,480 |
| Forest Range Officer | 4 | ₹48,440–₹1,37,220 |
| Total | 299 | — |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification | 15 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 16 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification varies according to the post:
- Executive Officer Grade-III: Bachelor’s Degree.
- District Probation Officer: Degree in Social Work/Psychology or specified equivalent qualifications.
- Supervisor Grade-I: Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Home Science, Social Work, Sociology or specified subjects; women candidates only.
- Forest Section Officer: Bachelor’s Degree with specified science/agriculture/forestry subjects or certain engineering degrees.
- Draughtsman Grade-II: ITI/Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Civil).
- Forest Beat Officer: Intermediate or equivalent.
- Forest Range Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in specified science, agriculture, forestry, engineering and related subjects.
For Forest posts, physical standards/requirements are important and will be provided in the Detailed Notification.
Experience Requirement
No common work-experience requirement is specified in the current Brief Notifications. Candidates must, however, satisfy the post-wise educational, physical and other conditions mentioned in the Detailed Notification.
How to Apply for APPSC Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official APPSC website during the prescribed application period.
- Visit the official APPSC website.
- Complete/login through the required candidate registration process.
- Select the relevant recruitment notification.
- Enter your personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Download and save the final application confirmation.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
| Apply Online | APPSC Online Application Portal |
| Details PDF / Recruitment Notifications | APPSC Recruitment Notifications |
| Official Website | APPSC Official Website |
About APPSC
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is the state public service commission responsible for conducting recruitment examinations and selecting candidates for various services and posts under the Andhra Pradesh Government. Its official portal provides recruitment notifications, examination information, applications, results and other candidate services.
FAQs
Q.1 What is the APPSC Recruitment 2026 application start date?
Online applications will start from 16 October 2026.
Q.2 What qualification is required?
Qualification varies from Intermediate and ITI to Bachelor’s Degree, depending on the post.
Q.3 Is work experience mandatory?
There is no uniform experience requirement mentioned in the current Brief Notifications. Candidates must check the post-wise Detailed Notification for final conditions.
Q.4 Where can candidates apply?
Candidates can apply through the official APPSC online portal.