APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 166 DDO, AAO & Other posts

Last Updated: 06 October 2026
Latest Update: Updated
Author: Govt Job Guru Team

APPSC Group I Online Form 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has published the recruitment notification (Advt No. 07/2026) on its official website. https://psc.ap.gov.in The notification is for the recruitment of 166 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 posts. The last date to apply for these vacancies is 27/10/2026. Candidates who have Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India (for most posts); B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or Radio Engineering (for DSP Communications post) qualifications can apply Apply Online for APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must read the official notification carefully and complete the application process as per the given instructions. The official website link and the APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026 notification link are provided below under the heading Important Links.

APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Here is the overview section of APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026. Here you can find the quick information about the APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026 notification. First check the following overview and if you find you are eligible and interested then read the next sections like eligibility criteria, important dates and important links. The overview section includes organisation, post name, total number of vacancies, qualification, job location and application mode.

Organisation	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Post Name	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
Total Number of Vacancies	166
Qualification	Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India (for most posts); B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or Radio Engineering (for DSP Communications post)
Job Location	Andhra Pradesh
Application Mode	Apply Online
Last Date to Apply	27/10/2026
Official Website	https://psc.ap.gov.in

Vacancies Detail

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.

Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)
- No. of Vacancies: 12
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India
- Age Limit: 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370
Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service
- No. of Vacancies: 14
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India
- Age Limit: 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370
Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service
- No. of Vacancies: 36 (03 CF)
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India (with physical requirements as per Detailed Notification)
- Age Limit: 21-30 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370
DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service
- No. of Vacancies: 03
- Qualification: B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or Radio Engineering (with physical requirements as per Detailed Notification)
- Age Limit: 18-30 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370
District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service
- No. of Vacancies: 14
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India
- Age Limit: 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370
Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service
- No. of Vacancies: 03
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India
- Age Limit: 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760
District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India
- Age Limit: 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760
Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service
- No. of Vacancies: 16 (01 CF)
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India
- Age Limit: 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service
- No. of Vacancies: 12
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India
- Age Limit: 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540
Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service
- No. of Vacancies: 02
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India
- Age Limit: 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540
District Employment Officer in A.P. Employment Exchange Service
- No. of Vacancies: 03 (01 CF)
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India
- Age Limit: 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540
Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service
- No. of Vacancies: 15
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India
- Age Limit: 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540
Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service
- No. of Vacancies: 35
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India
- Age Limit: 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 65,360 - 1,54,980

Selection Procedure

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:

Screening Test (Objective Type): Two papers (Paper-I: General Studies – 120 Questions, 120 Marks, 120 Minutes; Paper-II: General Aptitude – 120 Questions, 120 Marks, 120 Minutes). Negative marking: 1/3rd of marks for each wrong answer. Candidates shortlisted at 50 times the number of vacancies for Main Examination.
Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type): Consists of 7 papers: Telugu (Qualifying, 150 Marks), English (Qualifying, 150 Marks), Paper-I General Essay (150 Marks), Paper-II History, Culture & Geography (150 Marks), Paper-III Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics (150 Marks), Paper-IV Economy & Development (150 Marks), Paper-V Science & Technology (150 Marks). Minimum qualifying marks: OC/Sports/EWS – 40%; BC – 35%; SC/ST/PBD – 30%.
Interview (Personality Test): 75 Marks. Candidates called at ratio of 1:2 with reference to number of vacancies.
Total Marks: 825 Marks (Main Exam + Interview).
Final Selection: Based on merit in Main Written Examination and Interview, subject to medical fitness.

Application Fees

Here is the complete information about APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

Category	Application Fee
General/OC Candidates (Application Fee + Processing Fee)	Rs. 250/- (Application Fee) + Examination Fee (amount not fully specified in text)
SC, ST, BC, PBDs, Ex-Servicemen, White Card Holders, Unemployed Youth (Andhra Pradesh Residents) - Examination Fee Exempted	Processing Fee: Rs. 250/- (Examination fee exempted)
Candidates from Other States	Prescribed Examination Fee + Rs. 250/- Processing Fee

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.

Event	Date
Notification Date	06/10/2026
Online Application Start Date	06/10/2026
Online Application End Date	27/10/2026

How to Apply

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.

Register on the Commission’s Website https://psc.ap.gov.in using One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) to obtain an OTPR ID (User ID will be sent to registered mobile number and email ID).
Login to the Commission’s website with your OTPR ID and password.
Click on ‘Online Application Submission’ and then click ‘Fill Application’ against the relevant notification number.
Fill in application-specific data such as Local/Non-Local status, White card details, qualification details, post preferences, examination centre, etc.
Click ‘Save & Submit’ to proceed to the payment gateway. Note: Clicking ‘Save’ alone does not submit the application.
Complete the fee payment online using Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card.
On successful payment, a payment reference ID is generated and an SMS alert is sent to the registered mobile number.
Download the filled application PDF for reference.
Corrections in the application will be enabled after the last date of submission and allowed up to 7 days only, with a payment of Rs. 100/- per correction (Name, Fee, and Age Relaxation fields cannot be changed).

Important Links

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.

Description	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Download Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Join Telegram (GovtJobGuru) for Latest Updates	Click Here

Other Important Information

Important Information:
- Reservations: Vertical reservations for SC, ST, BC, EWS; Horizontal reservations for Women (33.33%), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD), and Meritorious Sports Persons (3%).
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST/BC/EWS: 5 years; PBD: 10 years; Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + length of service; NCC Instructors: applicable relaxation; Regular AP State Government Employees: up to 5 years; Retrenched temporary census employees (min. 6 months service): 3 years.
- Local Candidate Reservation: 95% reservation for local candidates as per Presidential Order 2025. Post Code 04 (DSP Communications) is a State cadre post and local reservation is not applicable.
- Examination Mode: Screening Test is offline (OMR-based, Objective Type); Main Examination is Descriptive type.
- Screening Test Centers: All 26 District Centers in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates may choose 3 preferences.
- Main Examination Centers: Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Ananthapuramu (4 centers only).
- Physical Requirements: Applicable for Post Code Nos. 03 & 04 (DSP Civil and DSP Communications) as per specified standards for height, chest, weight, and vision.
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd of marks deducted for each wrong answer in Screening Test.
- OTPR: One Time Profile Registration is mandatory. OTPR registration is not considered as an application.
- Correction in Application: Allowed within 7 days after last date of application, with payment of Rs. 100/- per correction. Name, Fee, and Age Relaxation fields cannot be corrected.
- Debarment: Furnishing incorrect information may lead to debarment up to 5 years from APPSC examinations.
- Electronic Gadgets: Mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, and other electronic gadgets are strictly banned in examination halls.
- Degrees through Distance/Open Universities: Must be recognized by the Distance Education Council, Government of India.
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate: BC candidates must produce certificate issued on or after 01/04/2026 by Tahsildar.
- EWS Certificate: Must be based on income for FY 2025-2026, issued on or after 01/04/2026 in digital format by Tahsildar.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions are related to APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026 that have been answered to help candidates clear their doubts quickly before applying.

Q1. What is APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026 notification for?
APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026 notification is for the recruitment of 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 posts. There are total 166 vacancies available as per the notification.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Anyone is eligible who has completed Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University in India (for most posts); B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or Radio Engineering (for DSP Communications post) and fulfills the other requirements stated in the official notification.

Q3. What is the application procedure?
The application process for this recruitment is Apply Online.

Q4. Where can candidates find official updates?
Candidates are advised to check the official website and the Important Links section above for official updates and notifications. The official website of APPSC is https://psc.ap.gov.in .

Q5. Is reading the official notification required?
Yes, it is necessary to read the official notification to understand the details, terms and conditions, and instructions before applying.

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