Last Updated On: 9 November 2026
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 ki last date aaj hai — 9 November 2026, raat 11:59 PM. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission ne Notification No. 07/2026 ke under Group-I Services ke 166 posts ke liye apply window khola tha, aur ye window aaj raat band ho jayega. Commission ne 27 October ko deadline 27 October se badhakar 9 November kiya tha, aur saaf kaha hai ki isake baad koi aur extension nahi milega. Matlab, agar tum eligible ho aur abhi tak form nahi bhara hai, to ye aakhiri mauka hai — aaj raat 11:59 PM se pehle form aur payment dono complete kar lo.
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APPSC ne Group-I Services ke 166 posts ke liye Notification No. 07/2026 nikala hai — Deputy Collector, DSP, Divisional Development Officer aur 10 aur top posts. Apply karne ki aakhiri tareekh aaj, 9 November 2026, raat 11:59 PM hai, aur isake baad koi extension nahi hai. Screening Test (Prelims) 24 January 2027 ko hoga, aur uske baad descriptive Mains aur interview hoga.
Note: is article ki saari details official Detailed Notification No. 07/2026 (dated 6 October 2026) aur 27 October 2026 ke extension web note se verify ki gayi hain — koi bhi number ya date andaze se nahi likhi gayi hai.
Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai — Ek Nazar Me
| Post | Qualification | Age Limit | Experience / Skill | Fresher Chalega? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector | Kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree | 18–44 saal | Koi experience nahi chahiye | Haan |
| Assistant Commissioner of State Tax | Kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree | 18–44 saal | Koi experience nahi chahiye | Haan |
| DSP (Civil) | Kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree | 21–30 saal | Physical standards zaroori (height/chest) | Haan |
| DSP (Communications) | B.E./B.Tech — ECE / Electronics and Telecommunication / Radio Engineering | 18–30 saal | Physical standards zaroori (height/chest) | Haan |
| District Educational Officer | Kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree | 18–44 saal | Koi experience nahi chahiye | Haan |
| Regional Transport Officer | Kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree | 18–44 saal | Koi experience nahi chahiye | Haan |
| District Tribal Welfare Officer | Kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree | 18–44 saal | Koi experience nahi chahiye | Haan |
| Deputy Registrar | Kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree | 18–44 saal | Koi experience nahi chahiye | Haan |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-II | Kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree | 18–44 saal | Koi experience nahi chahiye | Haan |
| Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer | Kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree | 18–44 saal | Koi experience nahi chahiye | Haan |
| District Employment Officer | Kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree | 18–44 saal | Koi experience nahi chahiye | Haan |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree | 18–44 saal | Koi experience nahi chahiye | Haan |
| Divisional Development Officer | Kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree | 18–44 saal | Koi experience nahi chahiye | Haan |
Age 1 July 2026 ke hisaab se gini jayegi. SC/ST/BC/EWS ko 5 saal aur PwBD candidates ko 10 saal ki chhoot milegi. Sirf DSP (Communications) wale post ke liye specific engineering degree chahiye — baaki 12 posts ke liye kisi bhi subject ki degree kaafi hai. Apni exact age check karne ke liye Age Eligibility Checker use kar lo.

Important Dates aur Application Fee — Ek Hi Table Me
| Event | Date / Fee |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification (No. 07/2026) | 15 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | 6 October 2026 |
| Online Apply Shuru | 6 October 2026 |
| Apply ki Last Date (pehle) | 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Apply ki Last Date (extended) — AAJ | 9 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Screening Test (Prelims) | 24 January 2027 |
| Mains Exam Dates | Abhi announce nahi hui hain |
| Processing Fee (sab ke liye) | Rs. 250 |
| Exam Fee | Rs. 120 |
| Total Fee (non-exempt candidates) | Rs. 370 |
| Exam Fee se chhoot | SC/ST/BC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, AP white-card holder families aur unemployed youth — ye sirf Rs. 250 processing fee denge |
Yaad rakhna: last date pehle 27 October thi, jo 27 October ke web note se badhakar 9 November kar di gayi thi. Commission ne saaf kaha hai ki isake baad koi aur extension nahi hoga — isliye aaj raat 11:59 PM ke baad form submit nahi hoga.
Key Stats — Numbers Me Poori Recruitment
- Total posts: 166 (13 categories)
- Sabse zyada posts: DSP (Civil) — 36, uske baad Divisional Development Officer — 35
- Top pay scale: Rs. 65,360 – 1,54,980 (Divisional Development Officer)
- Screening Test: 24 January 2027 — Paper I aur Paper II, har paper 120 marks, 2 ghante
- Mains ke liye shortlist: Screening se 50 guna candidates (50 times the vacancies)
- Interview: 75 marks, 1:2 ratio me bulaya jayega
APPSC Group 1 Kya Hai?
APPSC Group 1 Andhra Pradesh ki sabse badi aur prestigious state civil services recruitment hai. Iske through Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Divisional Development Officer jaise top gazetted posts bhare jate hain — ye woh posts hain jin par selected candidate seedha district aur state administration me senior officer banta hai. Selection 3 stages me hota hai: pehle Screening Test (objective, OMR-based), phir descriptive Main Examination, aur aakhir me Interview (Personality Test). Final merit Mains aur Interview ke marks se banti hai.
Selection Process — 3 Stages Me Hoga
- Stage 1 — Screening Test (24 January 2027): objective, OMR-based, 2 papers (Paper I General Studies, Paper II General Aptitude). Iska kaam sirf shortlist karna hai — iske marks final merit me nahi judenge. Screening se Mains ke liye vacancies ke 50 guna candidates shortlist honge.
- Stage 2 — Main Examination (dates announce nahi hui): descriptive, 5 papers (150 marks har paper) plus Telugu aur English ke 2 qualifying papers. Saare papers me baithna lazmi hai; kisi ek me absent hone par disqualify ho jayenge. Minimum qualifying marks: OC/Sportspersons/EWS 40%, Backward Classes 35%, SC/ST/PwBD 30%.
- Stage 3 — Interview (Personality Test, 75 marks): Mains ke baad vacancies ke 1:2 ratio me candidates bulaye jayenge. Final selection Mains aur Interview ki merit par hoga.
Vacancy Details — Post-Wise Posts aur Pay Scale
| Post Code | Post Name | Posts | Age | Pay Scale (Rs./month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Deputy Collector (A.P. Civil Service, Executive Branch) | 12 | 18–44 | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| 02 | Assistant Commissioner of State Tax | 14 | 18–44 | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| 03 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil), Cat-2 | 36 (03 CF shamil) | 21–30 | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| 04 | DSP (Communications), A.P. Police Service | 3 | 18–30 | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| 05 | District Educational Officer | 14 | 18–44 | 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| 06 | Regional Transport Officer | 3 | 18–44 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 07 | District Tribal Welfare Officer | 1 | 18–44 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 08 | Deputy Registrar, A.P. Cooperative Service | 16 (01 CF shamil) | 18–44 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 09 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II | 12 | 18–44 | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| 10 | Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer | 2 | 18–44 | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| 11 | District Employment Officer | 3 (01 CF shamil) | 18–44 | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer, A.P. State Audit Service | 15 | 18–44 | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| 13 | Divisional Development Officer, Panchayat Raj Service | 35 | 18–44 | 65,360 – 1,54,980 |
| Total | 166 | |||
CF ka matlab hai carried-forward vacancies — ye pehle ki recruitments se bachi hui seats hain, aur inhe upar wale numbers me pehle se gina gaya hai. Brief notification me pehle 163 posts batayi gayi thi, lekin detailed notification me Deputy Collector (11 se 12), Deputy Registrar (15 se 16) aur Assistant Audit Officer (14 se 15) ki seats badhkar total 166 ho gaya. Notification me ye bhi likha hai ki Screening Test se pehle departments se naye indents aane par seats badh bhi sakti hain, aur uske liye addendum release kiya jayega.

Salary — Pay Scale aur In-Hand Estimate
Notification me sirf pay scale diya gaya hai, allowances nahi. Isliye in-hand salary ka neeche wala estimate hai — exact amount joining ke time par lagu DA/HRA par depend karega.
| Post Group | Pay Scale (Rs.) | In-Hand Estimate (lagbhag, per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Divisional Development Officer | 65,360 – 1,54,980 | Rs. 82,000 – 90,000 |
| Deputy Collector / DSP / Asst Commissioner State Tax / DEO / DSP (Communications) | 61,960 – 1,51,370 | Rs. 78,000 – 86,000 |
| RTO / District Tribal Welfare Officer / Deputy Registrar | 57,100 – 1,47,760 | Rs. 72,000 – 80,000 |
| Municipal Commissioner / ATO-AAO / DEO (Employment) / Assistant Audit Officer | 54,060 – 1,40,540 | Rs. 68,000 – 75,000 |
Estimate ki assumption (ek line me): DA lagbhag 30%, HRA posting wale sheher ke hisaab se 12–24%, TA alag se, aur NPS contribution plus tax katne ke baad ka in-hand amount. Ye ek imaandaar estimate hai, pakka daava nahi. Apne pay scale ka exact in-hand nikalne ke liye Salary Calculator use karo.
Eligibility Criteria — Detail Me
Educational Qualification
13 me se 12 posts ke liye kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree kaafi hai — degree kisi recognised university se honi chahiye (Central, Provincial ya State Act se bani university, ya UGC-recognised institution). Degree detailed notification ki date, matlab 6 October 2026 tak honi chahiye. Ek hi exception hai — DSP (Communications) ke liye B.E./B.Tech chahiye, wo bhi Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering ya Radio Engineering me.
Age Limit aur Relaxation (1 July 2026 ke hisaab se)
Zyada posts ke liye age 18 se 44 saal hai. DSP (Civil) ke liye 21 se 30 saal aur DSP (Communications) ke liye 18 se 30 saal hai. Relaxation is tarah hai: SC/ST/BC/EWS ko 5 saal, PwBD ko 10 saal, Ex-Servicemen aur NCC instructors ko unki service ka period plus 3 saal, regular AP State Government employees ko unki regular service ke barabar (zyada se zyada 5 saal), aur retrenched Census Department ke temporary employees (kam se kam 6 mahine ki service) ko 3 saal. In chhooton ke baad bhi age us post ki maximum limit se zyada nahi ho sakti.
Physical Standards — Sirf DSP Posts Ke Liye
Sirf Post 03 (DSP Civil) aur Post 04 (DSP Communications) ke liye physical standards hain:
- Men: height kam se kam 167.6 cm, chest 86.3 cm, 5 cm expansion ke saath
- ST men: height kam se kam 164 cm, chest 83.8 cm, 5 cm expansion ke saath
- Women: height kam se kam 152.5 cm aur weight 45.5 kg
Vision standards bhi notification me diye gaye hain — DSP ke liye apply karne se pehle unhe official notification me zaroor padh lo. Baaki 11 posts ke liye koi physical standard nahi hai.
Exam Pattern — Screening Test (Prelims), 24 January 2027
Screening Test offline OMR-based hoga, aur dono papers ek hi din honge. Is test ka kaam sirf shortlist karna hai — iske marks final merit me nahi judenge, lekin dono papers me baithna zaroori hai; kisi ek paper me absent hone par candidate disqualify ho jayega.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies — History and Culture; Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations; Indian and AP Economy and Planning; Geography | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes (2 ghante) |
| Paper II | General Aptitude — General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities; Science and Technologies; Current Events (Regional, National, International) | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes (2 ghante) |
Negative marking: har galat jawab par us question ke marks ka 1/3rd kat jayega. Screening se Mains ke liye vacancies ke 50 guna candidates shortlist honge, chahe koi bhi community ho.
Main Examination aur Interview
Mains descriptive (written) hoga, aur usme sab papers me baithna zaroori hai. Dates abhi announce nahi hui hain.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Paper | Telugu | 150 | 180 minutes |
| Qualifying Paper | English | 150 | 180 minutes |
| Paper I | General Essay — regional, national aur international importance ke contemporary themes | 150 | 180 minutes |
| Paper II | History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 150 | 180 minutes |
| Paper III | Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | 150 | 180 minutes |
| Paper IV | Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | 150 | 180 minutes |
| Paper V | Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | 150 | 180 minutes |
| Interview (Personality Test) | — | 75 | — |
Qualifying papers aur 5 descriptive papers — kul 7 papers — ek hi medium me likhne honge; alag-alag papers alag languages me nahi likhe ja sakte. Interview ke liye vacancies ke 1:2 ratio me candidates bulaye jayenge. Mains me minimum qualifying marks aggregate par hain: OC, Sportspersons aur EWS ke liye 40%, Backward Classes ke liye 35%, aur SC/ST/PwBD ke liye 30%. Final selection Mains aur Interview ki merit par hoga.
Syllabus — Screening aur Mains Me Kya Aayega
Poora syllabus Notification No. 07/2026 ke Annexure-II me diya gaya hai. Short me:
Screening Test Syllabus
- Paper I — General Studies (4 parts): History and Culture; Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations; Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning; Geography.
- Paper II — General Aptitude: General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities; Science and Technologies; Current Events (Regional, National aur International).
Mains Syllabus (5 descriptive papers)
- Paper I: General Essay — regional, national aur international importance ke contemporary themes.
- Paper II: History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh.
- Paper III: Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics.
- Paper IV: Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh.
- Paper V: Science, Technology and Environmental Issues.
- Iske alawa Telugu aur English ke 2 qualifying papers honge (150 marks har paper).
How to Apply — Step by Step

- OTPR register karo: pehle psc.ap.gov.in par One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) se apna profile banao — agar pehle se OTPR number hai to usi se login karo.
- Login karo: apne OTPR number se Commission ki website par login karo aur Notification No. 07/2026 (Group-I Services) select karo.
- Form bharo: saari details dhyaan se bharo — post preferences Mains se pehle online collect ki jayengi, isliye apni pasand pehle se soch lo.
- Documents upload karo: photo, signature aur zaroori certificates upload karo.
- Fee pay karo: Rs. 250 processing fee sab ko deni hai, plus Rs. 120 exam fee (exempt categories sirf Rs. 250 denge). Payment online karo.
- Save and Submit karo: sirf form save karna kaafi NAHI hai — “Save and Submit” par click karke payment complete karo, warna application incomplete mani jayegi.
- Print nikaalo: submitted application ka print/save karke rakh lo — aage admit card aur document verification me kaam aayega.
Sabse badi galti jo log karte hain: OTPR bhar lena ya form save karke chhod dena. Notification saaf kehta hai — sirf save kiya hua, submit na hua form incomplete mana jayega. Isliye aaj raat 11:59 PM se pehle form submit aur payment dono complete kar lo.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Download Notification (PDF) | Official Detailed Notification No. 07/2026 — 66 pages (branded copy; publisher Media upload ke baad link update karega) |
| Apply Online | psc.ap.gov.in par OTPR login karo, phir Notification No. 07/2026 select karke form bharo — aaj official site ke down hone ki wajah se direct apply link verify nahi ho saka, isliye yahan koi homepage link nahi diya ja raha hai |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in — Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
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Aage Kya Hoga — Timeline
- 9 November 2026, 11:59 PM — Apply window band (aaj, confirmed — koi aur extension nahi)
- December 2026 – January 2027 (expected) — Screening Test ka admit card release hoga
- 24 January 2027 — Screening Test (Paper I aur Paper II, OMR-based, confirmed)
- February – March 2027 (expected) — Screening result, Mains ke liye 50 guna candidates shortlist
- 2027 (dates announce nahi hui) — Main Examination (descriptive, 5 papers + 2 qualifying language papers)
- Uske baad — Interview (75 marks), phir final merit aur joining
FAQs — APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 ki last date kya hai?
9 November 2026, raat 11:59 PM — aaj aakhiri din hai. Deadline pehle 27 October thi, jo 27 October ke web note se badhakar 9 November ki gayi thi, aur Commission ne saaf kaha hai ki isake baad koi aur extension nahi milega.
APPSC Group 1 2026 me total kitne posts hain?
Total 166 posts hain, 13 categories me — sabse zyada DSP (Civil) ke 36 posts, uske baad Divisional Development Officer ke 35 posts. Deputy Collector ke 12, Deputy Registrar ke 16 aur Assistant Audit Officer ke 15 posts hain.
Kaun apply kar sakta hai — kya fresher apply kar sakte hain?
Haan, fresher apply kar sakte hain. 12 posts ke liye kisi bhi subject me Bachelor’s degree kaafi hai aur koi experience nahi chahiye. Sirf DSP (Communications) ke liye B.E./B.Tech (ECE / Telecommunication / Radio Engineering) zaroori hai. Age 1 July 2026 ke hisaab se 18–44 saal hai (DSP Civil 21–30, DSP Communications 18–30).
Application fee kitni hai?
Rs. 250 processing fee sab ko deni hai, plus Rs. 120 exam fee — matlab total Rs. 370. SC/ST/BC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, AP white-card holder families aur unemployed youth ko exam fee nahi deni hai; ye sirf Rs. 250 denge.
Screening Test kab aur kaisa hoga?
Screening Test 24 January 2027 ko hoga — offline OMR-based, do papers: Paper I General Studies aur Paper II General Aptitude, har paper 120 questions, 120 marks, 2 ghante. Har galat jawab par 1/3rd marks katenge. Isse Mains ke liye vacancies ke 50 guna candidates shortlist honge.
Kya sirf OTPR bhar lena kaafi hai?
Nahi, bilkul nahi. OTPR sirf tumhara profile hai — uske baad Notification No. 07/2026 par form bharna, “Save and Submit” karna aur payment complete karna zaroori hai. Sirf save kiya hua form incomplete mana jayega aur consider nahi hoga.
Conclusion
APPSC Group 1 Andhra Pradesh ki sabse badi civil services recruitment hai, aur aaj iska aakhiri din hai — 166 posts, jinme Deputy Collector aur DSP jaise top posts hain, ke liye raat 11:59 PM tak apply kar sakte ho. Degree hai, age limit me ho, to deri mat karo: OTPR login karo, form bharo, fee pay karo aur “Save and Submit” karke print nikaal lo. Aur haan, Screening Test 24 January 2027 ko hai — form bharte hi taiyari shuru kar do, kyunki Prelims se Mains tak ka safar lamba hai, lekin isi ek exam se tum seedha state administration ke top posts tak pahunch sakte ho.
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