APPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 255 Inspector, Assistant Statistical Officer and More Posts

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

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APPSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

The provisional vacancies and pay scale notified for each post are given below. APPSC has clarified that vacancy numbers may vary once confirmation is received from the concerned department.

CF in the table denotes carried-forward vacancy. A detailed, category-wise vacancy breakup will be published along with the Detailed Notification.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

These dates apply uniformly to all six posts under APPSC Recruitment 2026.

The date of the Detailed Notification will be treated as the crucial date for all eligibility purposes (age, qualification, community, etc.), as stated in the brief notification.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Each post under APPSC Recruitment 2026 has its own educational qualification requirement. Candidates must possess the required qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification. Full eligibility, including age limit and community-wise relaxation, will be published in the Detailed Notification.

APPSC Inspector of Factories Qualification

A Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering from a recognised university, along with a minimum of two years of industrial work experience in medium and large-scale manufacturing process industries, preferably in Industrial Safety, Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Management. The experience certificate must be issued by the Chief Executive of the concerned industry.

APPSC English Reporters and Telugu Reporters Qualification

For English Reporters: a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, Shorthand (English) at a minimum speed of 150 words per minute, and Typewriting (English) of a higher grade from the State Board of Technical Education. For Telugu Reporters: a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, Shorthand and Typewriting (Telugu) both of a higher grade, and a practical test at 80 words per minute in Telugu Shorthand. Preference is given to candidates who additionally hold the corresponding qualification in the other language.

APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Qualification

A Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a main subject, or with Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Computer Science as a main subject provided Statistics was studied as a paper in one, two, or all three years of the degree.

APPSC Analyst Grade-II Qualification

A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Sciences from a recognised university. First Class candidates will be given preference.

APPSC Assistant Director (Tribal Welfare) Qualification

A first or second class Master’s Degree in Social Anthropology, Sociology or Social Work from a recognised university, along with a minimum of two publications in national-level academic journals.

APPSC Assistant Director (Economics & Statistical Service) Qualification

A Postgraduate Degree in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics or Computer Science from a recognised university.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Salary

The pay scale notified for each post is summarised below.

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APPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

For every post under APPSC Recruitment 2026, selection is through a single-level examination only; no Screening Test will be conducted irrespective of the number of applications received. The examination will be conducted in online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. If the single-level exam is held across multiple sessions, APPSC will apply a normalisation process to the marks, with the methodology to be notified separately.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern (Post-wise)

For all objective-type papers, each wrong answer is penalised with one-third of the marks prescribed for that question, as per the applicable government orders cited in each notification’s syllabus annexure.

How to Apply for APPSC Recruitment 2026

Applications must be submitted only in online mode through the official APPSC website. Applications sent through any other mode will not be accepted under any circumstances.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Steps

1. Visit the official APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Locate the Online Application link for the relevant notification number (09/2026, 10/2026, 14/2026, 20/2026, 21/2026 or 22/2026).
3. Read the Detailed Notification and instructions carefully before filling the form.
4. Fill in the Online Application Form with accurate personal, educational and other required details.
5. Submit the application well before the last date, 2 November 2026, to avoid last-minute rush.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Links 

Candidates holding Bachelor’s or Postgraduate qualifications in relevant disciplines can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs, Postgraduate Government Jobs and Government Jobs available across India.

Applicants looking for opportunities in Andhra Pradesh can also explore the latest Andhra Pradesh Government Jobs. Those interested in engineering, statistics, science, social welfare and administrative careers can check more PSC Jobs, Assistant Director Jobs and State Government Jobs matching their qualifications.