By Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released a fresh Group-I Services recruitment notification for 2026, creating a new opportunity for candidates preparing for higher-level government positions in Andhra Pradesh.
APPSC released Brief Notification No. 07/2026 on September 15, 2026, inviting applications for various Group-I posts under General Recruitment. A total of 163 provisional vacancies have been announced across 13 categories of posts.
The recruitment includes important positions such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Educational Officer, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Deputy Registrar and Divisional Development Officer.
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 – Key Details
The recruitment will be conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission through its official recruitment process.
- Recruiting Organisation: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
- Recruitment: Group-I Services 2026
- Notification Number: 07/2026
- Notification Date: September 15, 2026
- Total Vacancies: 163
- Recruitment Type: General Recruitment
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Start Date: October 6, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: October 27, 2026
- Job Location: Andhra Pradesh
- Official Website: APPSC official portal
APPSC Group 1 Vacancy Details
The 163 vacancies are distributed across 13 categories of Group-I posts. The major vacancies include:
- Deputy Collector: 11 posts
- Assistant Commissioner of State Tax: 14 posts
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil), Category-II: 36 posts
- DSP (Communications): 3 posts
- District Educational Officer: 14 posts
- Regional Transport Officer: 3 posts
- District Tribal Welfare Officer: 1 post
- Deputy Registrar: 15 posts
- Municipal Commissioner Grade-II: 12 posts
- Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer: 2 posts
- District Employment Officer: 3 posts
- Assistant Audit Officer: 14 posts
- Divisional Development Officer: 35 posts
The vacancy figures are provisional and may be subject to changes according to the final recruitment notification.
Important Posts in This Recruitment
Among the notified positions, Deputy Superintendent of Police has the highest number of vacancies with 36 posts, followed by Divisional Development Officer with 35 posts.
Other major administrative positions include Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, District Educational Officer, Deputy Registrar and Municipal Commissioner Grade-II.
These posts cover different areas including administration, police, education, taxation, transport, employment, audit, municipal administration and rural development.
Educational Qualification
For most Group-I positions, candidates are required to possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
However, eligibility requirements can vary depending on the specific post. Candidates should carefully check the detailed notification for the exact educational qualification, age limit, reservation rules and other conditions applicable to their selected post.
Application Dates
The online application process is scheduled to begin on:
Application Start Date: October 6, 2026
Last Date: October 27, 2026
Candidates should complete the application before the deadline instead of waiting until the final day. The application will be submitted through the APPSC online recruitment portal.
How to Apply Online
Candidates interested in APPSC Group-I recruitment can follow these general steps:
- Visit the official APPSC website.
- Open the recruitment or notifications section.
- Select Group-I Services Notification No. 07/2026.
- Read the detailed notification carefully.
- Complete the required registration or login process.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload the required documents and photograph/signature as instructed.
- Pay the applicable examination/application fee.
- Review all details before final submission.
- Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference.
The detailed notification is expected to provide the complete fee structure and category-wise application requirements.
Selection Process
APPSC Group-I recruitment generally involves multiple stages, with the exact stages and examination structure specified in the detailed notification.
Candidates should prepare for the prescribed written examination stages and any subsequent selection requirements applicable to their post.
The official detailed notification should be treated as the final source for the examination pattern, syllabus, qualifying requirements and selection procedure.
Salary and Pay Scale
The notified posts carry different pay scales depending on the position.
For example, Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax and Deputy Superintendent of Police posts are listed with a pay scale of approximately ₹61,960 to ₹1,51,370.
The Divisional Development Officer post carries a listed scale of approximately ₹65,360 to ₹1,54,980.
Other Group-I posts have their respective pay scales according to the service and post.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Before the application window opens, candidates can keep commonly required documents ready, including:
- Aadhaar or other valid identity proof
- Educational qualification certificates
- Degree certificate
- Marksheets
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Local/residence-related documents, where applicable
- Other documents specified in the detailed notification
Candidates should ensure that uploaded documents meet the prescribed format and size requirements.
Preparation Strategy for Group 1
Candidates preparing for APPSC Group-I should begin preparation well before the application deadline.
Focus areas can include:
- Andhra Pradesh history and culture
- Indian history
- Indian polity
- Economy
- Geography
- Current affairs
- Science and technology
- Environment
- Andhra Pradesh-specific topics
- General studies
- Previous APPSC examination questions
Regular revision and practice tests can help candidates understand the examination structure and improve time management.
Important Dates to Remember
The major dates currently available for APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 are:
Notification Date: September 15, 2026
Application Begins: October 6, 2026
Application Last Date: October 27, 2026
Candidates should also watch the APPSC website for the detailed notification, examination schedule, syllabus and subsequent hall-ticket updates.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Although applications start in October, candidates do not need to wait until the application window opens to begin preparation.
Aspirants can first check which Group-I post matches their educational qualification and other eligibility conditions. They can then download the detailed notification when released and verify age, fee, reservation, syllabus and examination requirements.
Candidates should rely on the official APPSC website for the final recruitment instructions because the currently announced vacancy numbers are provisional.
Conclusion
The APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 notification is an important fresh government-job update for Andhra Pradesh aspirants. The commission has announced 163 provisional vacancies across 13 Group-I categories, including Deputy Collector, DSP, District Educational Officer, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax and Divisional Development Officer.
Applications are scheduled to open on October 6, 2026, with the last date set for October 27, 2026.
Candidates interested in these positions should start their preparation early and carefully check the detailed APPSC notification before submitting an application.
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