APPSC Notification No. 07/2026 dated 06.10.2026 invites online applications for 166 Group-I posts, including Deputy Collector (12), Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) (36), Divisional Development Officer (35), Deputy Registrar (16) and Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (14). Applications are open from 06.10.2026 to 27.10.2026 (11:59 PM) through psc.ap.gov.in using an OTPR ID. Applicants need a bachelor's degree (post-wise details in the notification); the general age limit is 18–44 years as on 01.07.2026, with different limits for some police posts. The offline OMR Screening Test is scheduled for 24.01.2027, followed by a descriptive Main Examination.
APPSC Group-I (07/2026): 166 posts
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission · Published 14 Oct 2026 · Source checked 14 Oct 2026, 8:39 am IST
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- Recruiting board
- Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
- Hiring department / company
- Government of Andhra Pradesh · state · Andhra Pradesh
- Discipline
- Not specified
- Experience
- Freshers
- Employment type
- Regular
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Application window
- 6 – 27 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Exam date
- Screening Test (OMR) 24.01.2027
- Vacancies
- 166: Deputy Collector 12; Asst. Commissioner of State Tax 14; DSP (Civil) 36 (incl. 3 CF); DSP (Communications) 3; District Educational Officer 14; RTO 3; District Tribal Welfare Officer 1; Deputy Registrar 16; Municipal Commissioner Gr-II 12; Asst. Treasury/Accounts Officer 2; District Employment Officer 3; Assistant Audit Officer 15; Divisional Development Officer 35
- Application fee
- Rs. 250 application processing fee + Rs. 120 examination fee (exam fee exempted for SC, ST, BC, PBD, Ex-Servicemen, white-card families and unemployed youth of AP)
- Age limit
- 18–44 years as on 01.07.2026 for most posts; DSP (Civil) 21–30 and DSP (Communications) 18–30 (relaxations as per rules)
Read the official notice for complete eligibility, relaxations and fee conditions.
Notice summary
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14 Oct 2026, 8:39 am IST
Assisted official-source research. Check the linked notification before applying. An addendum dated 13.10.2026 revises the open-competition/reservation clause (para 15.6); dates unchanged.
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