The APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) for 163 vacancies across various Group 1 services. The APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 was released on 15 September 2026, and the online application process will begin on 6 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online until 27 October 2026. Candidates can check the vacancy details, important dates, eligibility, application fee, selection process, exam pattern and salary below.
APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 PDF Out at psc.ap.gov.in
APPSC released Notification No. 07/2026 for Group 1 Services on 15 September 2026. The recruitment covers several administrative and Group 1 posts in the Andhra Pradesh government. Candidates should refer to the official notification for post-specific eligibility and other conditions.
APPSC Group 1 2026 Recruitment Overview
The APPSC Group 1 vacancy 2026 notification covers 163 posts under various Andhra Pradesh government services. Candidates can refer to the table below for the important recruitment details.
| APPSC Group 1 Notification Key Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Exam Name | APPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 |
| Post Name | Finance, General Administration, Law, Legislature, MA & UD, Revenue, LFB & IBM |
| Advt No | 07/2026 |
| Vacancies | 163 |
| Notification Release Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 October 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Language | English & Telugu |
| Selection Process | First Stage – Preliminary Examination Second Stage – Mains Examination Third Stage – Interview |
| Official Website | https://portal-psc.ap.gov.in/ |
APPSC Group 1 Important Dates 2026
The APPSC Group 1 application schedule has been announced along with the brief notification. The detailed notification is scheduled to be available on or before the opening date of applications.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification Release Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 6 October 2026 |
| Apply Online Begins | 6 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 October 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | To be announced |
| Main Exam Date | To be announced |
| Interview Date | To be announced |
APPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Vacancies and Salary
A total of 163 vacancies have been announced for different Group 1 posts. The post-wise vacancy distribution is given below.
| S.No | Post Name | No. of Vacancies | Scale of Pay (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 11 | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| 2 | Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | 14 | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| 3 | Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | 36 | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| 4 | Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service | 03 | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| 5 | Divisional / District Fire Officers in State Disaster Response & Fire Services | 14 | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| 6 | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | 03 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 7 | District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 01 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 8 | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | 15 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 9 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services | 12 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 10 | Asst. Treasury Officer / Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 02 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 11 | District Employment Officer in A.P. Employment Exchange Service | 03 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 12 | Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | 35 | 65,360 – 1,54,980 |
| 13 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | 14 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| Total | 163 |
APPSC Group 1 2026 Apply Online
The APPSC Group 1 Apply Online 2026 process will start on 6 October 2026. Eligible candidates can complete the application through the APPSC online portal and submit the form by 27 October 2026. Candidates should enter their details carefully and complete the required payment and document-upload process before submitting the application.
APPSC Group 1 Apply Online 2026 (Link Active Soon)
How to Apply Online for APPSC Group 1 2026?
Candidates can apply online for the APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 by following the steps below:
- Visit the official portal www.psc.ap.gov.in.
- Complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) to generate your OTPR ID (existing users can log in directly).
- Click on the APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 Apply Online link.
- Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details correctly.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo and signature according to the specifications.
- Pay the prescribed application/processing fee online.
- Submit the form and print out a copy of the application confirmation page for future reference.
APPSC Group 1 Application Fee 2026
The APPSC Group 1 application requires an application processing fee of ₹250. General candidates are also required to pay an examination fee of ₹120, making the total ₹370. Certain categories are exempted from the examination fee, subject to the conditions specified by APPSC.
| Category | Application Fees | Exam Fee |
| UR | Rs. 250 | Rs. 120 |
| SC,ST,BC,PH & Ex-Service Men | Rs. 250 | Exempted |
| Residents of Andhra Pradesh | Rs. 250 | Exempted |
| Un-Employed Youth as per G.O.M No 439 GA | Rs. 250 | Exempted |
APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates, while applying for APPSC Group 1 2026 posts, must meet certain eligibility requirements. The main criteria include educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality as per the official notification.
Education qualification
Here, we have provided the complete education details of the APPSC Group 1 posts below.
- General Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree from any UGC-recognized University in India.
- Post-Specific Qualifications:
- District Fire Officer: Degree in Engineering (Fire) preferred; general degree candidates considered if B.E. (Fire) candidates are unavailable.
- Treasury Officer / Accounts Officer: Degree in Commerce, Economics, or Mathematics (at least 2nd Class), or CA qualification.
Age Limit
The post-wise age limits are given below :
- General Age Limit: 18 to 42 years for most administrative and executive posts.
- Deputy Superintendent of Police: Minimum age of 21 years, with a lower maximum age limit as prescribed for the post.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / BC | 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per applicable AP Government rules |
| Government Employees | As per applicable AP Government rules |
Key Update: As per G.O.Ms.No.187, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has enhanced the upper age limit for non-uniform services from 42 years to 44 years (extended up to 30 September 2027).
APPSC Group 1 Age Relaxation Notice
APPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026
The APPSC Group 1 selection process comprises three stages. Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage to progress through the recruitment process.
- Preliminary Examination: Conducted as a screening test to shortlist candidates for the Mains examination.
- Main Examination: Candidates shortlisted through Prelims appear for the descriptive written examination.
- Interview: Candidates qualifying in the Mains are called for the interview or viva voce as prescribed by APPSC.
APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2026
The APPSC Group 1 examination includes a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview. The Prelims is a screening stage, while the Mains and Interview are used for the final selection as prescribed by the Commission.
For Prelims Exam
Candidates who will qualify for the prelims stage will appear for the mains examination.
- Negative Marking: There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer
| Paper | Name of Paper | No of question | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | A. History and Culture. B. Constitution, polity, Social Justice, and International relations. C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning. D. Geography |
120 | 120 | 120 Min |
| Paper II | A. General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities. B. (i) Science and Technologies. (ii) Current events of Regional and International importance |
120 | 120 | 120 Min |
The Prelims exam is screening in nature, and marks scored here are not counted for the final merit list.
For Mains Exam
The main exam has 7 papers, and these are:
- Type of Exam: Descriptive offline exam
- Qualifying Papers: Both Telugu and English papers are qualifying in nature
- Merit Papers: Marks obtained in Papers I to V are considered for preparing the shortlisting for the Interview round
| Papers | Duration | Marks |
| Paper in Telugu (Qualifying in Nature) | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper in English (Qualifying in Nature) | 180 minutes | 150 |
| General Essay – on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national, and international importance. | 180 minutes | 150 |
| History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | 180 minutes | 150 |
Q. What is the medium of examination for APPSC Group 1 Prelims and Mains?
Ans. The Preliminary Exam question paper is available in both English and Telugu. For the Mains Examination, candidates can write the paper in either English or Telugu, except for the mandatory qualifying language papers.
Interview
The Interview is the last stage of the APPSC Group 1 selection process and evaluates candidates on their personality, communication, decision-making, and overall suitability for administrative responsibilities. The marks secured at this stage, along with the prescribed written examination performance, are considered for preparing the final merit list.
- Interview Marks: 75 Marks
- Final Merit List: Prepared out of a total of 825 Marks (750 Marks for 5 Mains Merit Papers + 75 Marks for Interview).
APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026
The APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 covers the subjects prescribed for the Preliminary and Main Examinations. The Prelims syllabus includes History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Mental Ability, Science & Technology and Current Affairs, while the Mains covers General Essay, History and Geography, Polity and Ethics, Economy and Development, and Science, Technology and Environmental Issues.
APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus
| Paper | Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | History and Culture | Indian History and Culture, Andhra Pradesh History and Culture |
| Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations | Indian Constitution, Polity, Governance, Social Justice and International Relations | |
| Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy & Planning | Indian Economy, Andhra Pradesh Economy, Planning and Development | |
| Geography | Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | |
| Paper II | General Mental Ability | Logical reasoning, analytical ability and general mental ability |
| Administrative & Psychological Abilities | Administrative abilities and psychological abilities | |
| Science & Technology | General Science, Science and Technology developments and applications | |
| Current Events | Current events of regional and international importance |
APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus
| Paper | Subject | Important Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Paper I | Telugu | Telugu language and comprehension as prescribed by APPSC |
| Qualifying Paper II | English | English language and comprehension as prescribed by APPSC |
| Paper I | General Essay | Contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance |
| Paper II | History, Culture & Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | Indian and Andhra Pradesh history, culture and geography |
| Paper III | Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics | Indian polity, Constitution, governance, law, ethics and related issues |
| Paper IV | Economy & Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | Indian economy, Andhra Pradesh economy, development and related issues |
| Paper V | Science, Technology & Environmental Issues | Science, technology, environmental issues and their applications |
APPSC Group 1 Salary 2026
The APPSC Group 1 salary varies according to the post and its prescribed pay scale. Selected candidates will receive the salary and applicable allowances as per the Andhra Pradesh Government’s rules. Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the confirmed post-wise pay scales.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Deputy Collector | ₹61,960-₹1,51,370 |
| Assistant Commissioner of State Tax | ₹61,960-₹1,51,370 |
| DSP (Civil), Category-II | ₹61,960-₹1,51,370 |
| Regional Transport Officer | ₹57,100-₹1,47,760 |
| District Tribal Welfare Officer | ₹57,100-₹1,47,760 |
| Deputy Registrar | ₹57,100-₹1,47,760 |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-II | ₹54,060-₹1,40,540 |
| Assistant Treasury/Accounts Officer | ₹54,060-₹1,40,540 |
| Assistant Audit Officer | ₹54,060-₹1,40,540 |
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| APPSC Group 1 Syllabus |
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