The official notification for the APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 has been published by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), opening applications for a total of 166 Group I posts. Available positions include Deputy Collectors, Asst. Commissioner of State Tax, District Educational Officer, Deputy Registrar, Divisional Development Officer, and other roles across various state departments.
With the online application window currently active, interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their forms on or before October 27, 2026.
APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The comprehensive recruitment notification PDF, which outlines all essential guidelines regarding the APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026, is hosted on the official website of APPSC at https://psc.ap.gov.in. Applicants planning to apply for these Group 1 positions can review crucial details such as eligibility criteria, the selection procedure, application instructions, and more within the document.
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 Highlights
A total of 166 various posts are designated to be filled via this recruitment drive, spanning designations like Deputy Collectors, Asst. Commissioner of State Tax, District Educational Officer, Deputy Registrar, Divisional Development Officer, and others. The core parameters of the recruitment drive are outlined below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada |
| Notification No. | 07/2026 |
| Notification Date | October 06, 2026 |
| Exam Name | Direct Recruitment to Group-I Services (General/Limited Recruitment) |
| Posts Name | Deputy Collectors, Asst. Commissioner of State Tax, District Educational Officer, Deputy Registrar, Divisional Development Officer and others |
| Total Vacancies | 166 |
| Closing date for online application | October 27, 2026 |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 Vacancy
The recruitment drive encompasses 166 Group 1 positions across multiple departments. The specific post-wise vacancy distribution is detailed below:
| Name of Post | Number of Vacancies |
| Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 12 |
| Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | 14 |
| Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | 36 |
| DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service | 03 |
| District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service | 14 |
| Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | 03 |
| District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 01 |
| Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | 16 |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service | 12 |
| Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 02 |
| District Employment Officer in A.P. Employment Exchange Service | 03 |
| Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | 15 |
| Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | 35 |
