Stage: Recruitment Updated: 7 Oct 2026
Notification No. 07/2026 Graduation

APPSC Group 1 Services - Andhra Pradesh

APPSC Group 1 Services - Deputy Collectors, DSPs, and Assistant Commissioners - Total 166 Posts

  • BoardAPPSC
  • LocationAndhra Pradesh
  • Posted5 Oct 2026
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Overview: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Official Website has released the detailed Notification No. 07/2026 for APPSC Group 1 Services, announcing a total of 166 vacancies.

Important Dates & Schedule

  • Notification Date: Detailed Notification on 06 October 2026
  • Applications Begin : 06 October 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 27 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
  • Preliminary Exam Date (Offline OMR): 24 January 2027

Candidates must check the official APPSC website before applyiing for all the details.

Dates are as announced by the board and can change — check the official notice before you rely on them.

Application Fee & Payment

 

Category Application Processing Fee Examination Fee Total Fee Payable
General / OC / Candidates from Other States ₹250 ₹120 ₹370
SC / ST / BC (Andhra Pradesh Residents) ₹250 Exempted ₹250
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) ₹250 Exempted ₹250
Ex-Servicemen (Andhra Pradesh Residents) ₹250 Exempted ₹250
Families with Household Supply White Card ₹250 Exempted ₹250
Unemployed Youth (as per G.O.Ms.No.439) ₹250 Exempted ₹250

Candidates must check the official APPSC website before applyiing for all the details.

Age Limit & Relaxation

Age Limit:

  • General : 18 to 42 years 
  • DSP (Communications) :18 to 30 years
  • Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) : 21 to 30 years
  • Age Relaxation is as per APPSC guidelines.

Candidates must check the official APPSC website before applyiing for all the details.

Not sure if you qualify on age? Work out your exact age in years, months and days.

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 166 posts (across 13 post codes, including Deputy Collectors, DSPs, and Assistant Commissioners) 

  • Examples of Posts & Pay Scales:
    • Deputy Collector / Assistant Commissioner of State Tax / DSP (Civil): ₹61,960 – ₹1,51,370 per month
    • Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) / Deputy Registrar: ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 per month
    • Assistant Audit Officer: ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540 per month
 
 

 

 

Eligibility & Qualification

Educational Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.

Selection Process

  • Preliminary Examination (Screening Test): Objective, OMR-based offline test.
  • Main Examination: Written descriptive test.
  • Interview: Final stage for qualified candidates.

Candidates must check the official APPSC website before applyiing for all the details.

 

How to Apply, Step by Step

  1. 1Open the official notification below and read the eligibility, post details and reservation rules in full.
  2. 2Register on the board's portal and log in, keeping your registration number and password safe.
  3. 3Fill the application form exactly as per your 10th certificate — name, date of birth and category must match.
  4. 4Upload your photograph and signature in the sizes the portal asks for.
  5. 5Pay the application fee online, and keep the transaction receipt.
  6. 6Submit, then download and print the final confirmation page for your records.

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Details are compiled from the official notification and we make every effort to keep them accurate. Vacancies, dates and eligibility can be revised by the board after publication, so please confirm anything you rely on against the official notice before applying.

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