APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 163 DSP, Assistant Audit Officer and More Posts

Job Overview

APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

1. Date of Notification15/09/2026
2. Online Application Start Date06/10/2026
3. Online Application End Date27/10/2026

APPSC Group-I Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under APPSC is given below.

APPSC Group-I Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must possess the required educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification. Eligibility differs slightly for one post, as shown below.

APPSC Group-I Qualification

For Post Codes 03 and 04, candidates should also refer to the physical requirements specified in the Detailed Notification.

APPSC Group-I Salary

Selected candidates will draw pay as per the scale of pay notified for their respective post, ranging from Rs. 54,060-1,40,540 to Rs. 65,360-1,54,980 depending on the post. Refer to the vacancy table above for the exact pay scale applicable to each post.

APPSC Group-I Selection Process

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

1. Screening Test (Preliminary Examination): Offline mode (Objective type & OMR based). Consists of two papers:Paper-I: General Studies (120 Questions, 120 Minutes, 120 Marks) – covering History & Culture, Constitution & Polity, Economy & Planning, Geography.Paper-II: General Aptitude (120 Questions, 120 Minutes, 120 Marks) – covering General Mental Ability, Science & Technology, Current Events.Negative Marking: 1/3rd of marks deducted for each wrong answer.
2. Mains Examination (Descriptive Type):Paper in Telugu – Qualifying (150 Marks, 180 Minutes)Paper in English – Qualifying (150 Marks, 180 Minutes)Paper-I: General Essay (150 Marks, 180 Minutes)Paper-II: History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh (150 Marks, 180 Minutes)Paper-III: Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics (150 Marks, 180 Minutes)Paper-IV: Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh (150 Marks, 180 Minutes)Paper-V: Science, Technology and Environmental Issues (150 Marks, 180 Minutes)
3. Interview: 75 Marks
4. Total Marks: 825 Marks

How to Apply for APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026

Here is the complete procedure to apply for APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

1. 1

   Visit the Commission’s official website: https://psc.ap.gov.in

2. 2

   Read the Detailed Notification carefully before applying.

3. 3

   Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria including educational qualifications, age, and other requirements.

4. 4

   Fill in the Online Application Form with correct particulars.

5. 5

   Submit the application only through online mode. Applications sent through any other mode will not be entertained.

6. 6

   Submit your application well in advance of the last date (27/10/2026 up to 11:59 P.M.) to avoid last-minute rush.

APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 - Improtant Link

You can find here all important links to apply for APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026. We advise the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing the application form for Deputy Collectors, Asst. Commissioner of State Tax, Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP (Communications), District Educational Officer, Regional Transport Officers, District Tribal Welfare Officer, Deputy Registrar, Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer, District Employment Officer, Assistant Audit Officer, Divisional Development Officer vacancies.