The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, the state agency that recruits for government services in Andhra Pradesh, has announced direct recruitment to Group-I Services. These are senior administrative and departmental posts in state services, offering selected candidates officer-level careers across various government departments in the state.
APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 202607/2026
Total Vacancies
166
Last Date
27 Oct
9 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Apply Now
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 27 Oct 2026 · 9 days left
- Notification06 Oct
- Applications Open06 Oct
- Exam24 Jan
About APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 07/2026
- Post Name
- Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch), Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service and 11 more
- Job Location
- Andhra Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Andhra Pradesh (95% of the posts are reserved for local candidates of Andhra Pradesh under the Presidential Order 2025; candidates from other States may apply but are not entitled to reservation or fee exemption)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–44 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
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 (03 CF)
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 (01 CF)
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 (01 CF)
Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service
15
Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service
35
Total166
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| 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 (03 CF) |
| 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 (01 CF) |
| 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 (01 CF) |
| Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | 15 |
| Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | 35 |
| Grand Total | 166 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)12 posts
- Qualification
- Must hold the Bachelor's Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or the Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 44 years as on 01-07-2026
Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service14 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent recognized qualification.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 44 years as on 01-07-2026
- PBD reservation
- Restricted to HH and OH only
Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service36 posts
- Qualification
- Must hold a bachelor's Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC or equivalent qualification.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 30 years as on 01-07-2026
- Note
- Includes 03 carried forward vacancies; PBD reservation is not applicable to this post.
- Physical standards
- Not less than 167.6 cm height and 86.3 cm chest on full inspiration with expansion of not less than 5 cm (164 cm and 83.8 cm for ST candidates); women not less than 152.5 cm height and 45.5 kg weight
- Vision
- Must satisfy the vision standards prescribed for Dy. Superintendent of Police (Civil) in Annexure-V
DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service3 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or Radio Engineering of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or a Provincial Act or of an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 30 years as on 01-07-2026
- Note
- State cadre post; rule of reservation for local candidates is not applicable and PBD reservation is not applicable.
- Physical standards
- Not less than 167.6 cm height and 86.3 cm chest on full inspiration with expansion of not less than 5 cm (164 cm and 83.8 cm for ST candidates); women not less than 152.5 cm height and 45.5 kg weight
- Vision
- Must satisfy the vision standards prescribed for Dy. Superintendent of Police (Communications) in Annexure-V
District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service14 posts
- Qualification
- Must hold a Bachelor's Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or State Act, or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission, or an equivalent qualification.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 44 years as on 01-07-2026
Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service3 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 44 years as on 01-07-2026
- PBD reservation
- Restricted to HH only
District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service1 post
- Qualification
- Must possess a bachelor's Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under provincial Act, Central Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 44 years as on 01-07-2026
Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service16 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 44 years as on 01-07-2026
- Note
- Includes 01 carried forward vacancy.
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service12 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a bachelor's Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under provincial Act, Central Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 44 years as on 01-07-2026
Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service2 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Degree from any recognized University in India established by Act of any State Government or incorporate by or under a Central Act, or State Act or any other equivalent qualifications.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 44 years as on 01-07-2026
- PBD reservation
- Restricted to OH only
District Employment Officer in A.P Employment Exchange Service3 posts
- Qualification
- A Bachelor's Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or a provincial Act or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 44 years as on 01-07-2026
- Note
- Includes 01 carried forward vacancy.
Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service15 posts
- Qualification
- Must hold a Degree of a University in India established or Incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 44 years as on 01-07-2026
- Note
- Organised into Zonal cadre (Zone-I to Zone-VI).
Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service35 posts
- Qualification
- Must have passed a Bachelor's Degree from any University recognised by the UGC.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 44 years as on 01-07-2026
Age Limit
Minimum 18/21 years and Maximum 30/44 years as on 01-07-2026 (18 to 44 years for most posts, 21 to 30 years for Post Code 03, 18 to 30 years for Post Code 04)
Age Relaxation
SC, ST, BCs and EWS: 5 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD): 10 years. Ex-Servicemen: deduction of 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered in the armed forces or NCC. NCC Instructors who have worked as Instructor in NCC: deduction of the length of service rendered in NCC. Regular A.P. State Government Employees: deduction of the length of regular service under the State Government up to a maximum of 5 years (Corporation and Municipality employees not eligible). Retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department with a minimum of 6 months service: 3 years. Ex-Servicemen and NCC Instructors after deduction shall not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for the post.
Physical Standards
General (Post Codes 03 and 04)
Gender: Male
Height: Not less than 167.6 cm
Chest: Not less than 86.3 cm round the chest on full inspiration with expansion of not less than 5 cm
Scheduled Tribe (Post Codes 03 and 04)
Gender: Male
Height: Not less than 164 cm
Chest: Not less than 83.8 cm round the chest with a minimum expansion of not less than 5 cm on full inspiration
Post Codes 03 and 04
Gender: Female
Height: Not less than 152.5 cm
Weight: Not less than 45.5 kg
| Category | Gender | Height | Chest | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (Post Codes 03 and 04) | Male | Not less than 167.6 cm | Not less than 86.3 cm round the chest on full inspiration with expansion of not less than 5 cm | — |
| Scheduled Tribe (Post Codes 03 and 04) | Male | Not less than 164 cm | Not less than 83.8 cm round the chest with a minimum expansion of not less than 5 cm on full inspiration | — |
| Post Codes 03 and 04 | Female | Not less than 152.5 cm | — | Not less than 45.5 kg |
Application Fee
All applicants - Application Processing Fee
Rs. 250
Examination Fee (non-exempt categories)
Rs. 120
SC / ST / BC / PBD / Ex-Servicemen - Examination Fee
Nil
Applicants from other States - Examination Fee
Rs. 120
Selection Process
- 1Screening Test
Objective type, offline OMR based, two papers of 120 questions and 120 marks each with 120 minutes per paper; each wrong answer penalised with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question; candidates admitted to the Main Examination at 50 times the number of vacancies.
- 2Main Written Examination
Descriptive type with Telugu and English qualifying papers of 150 marks each and five papers of 150 marks each; appearance in all papers is compulsory.
- 3Interview (Personality Test)
75 marks; eligible candidates called at a ratio of 1:2 with reference to the number of vacancies.
Shortlisting ratio: 50 times the number of vacancies for the Main Written Examination; 1:2 for the Interview
Exam Pattern
120 Minutes for each paperOffline (OMR based)Negative: 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question
Paper-I General Studies (History and Culture; Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations; Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning; Geography)
120 questions · 120 marks
Paper-II General Aptitude (General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities; Science and Technologies; Current Events)
120 questions · 120 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I General Studies (History and Culture; Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations; Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning; Geography) | 120 | 120 | — |
| Paper-II General Aptitude (General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities; Science and Technologies; Current Events) | 120 | 120 | — |
Salary Structure
Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)
Pay: Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370
Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service
Pay: Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370
Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service
Pay: Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370
DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service
Pay: Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370
District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service
Pay: Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370
Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service
Pay: Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760
District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service
Pay: Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760
Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service
Pay: Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service
Pay: Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540
Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service
Pay: Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540
District Employment Officer in A.P Employment Exchange Service
Pay: Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540
Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service
Pay: Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540
Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service
Pay: Rs. 65,360 - 1,54,980
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370 |
| Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370 |
| Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370 |
| DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service | Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370 |
| District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service | Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370 |
| Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760 |
| District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760 |
| Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760 |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service | Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540 |
| Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540 |
| District Employment Officer in A.P Employment Exchange Service | Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540 |
| Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540 |
| Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | Rs. 65,360 - 1,54,980 |
How to Apply
- 1Register on the Commission's website through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) to obtain a User ID; OTPR is not an application for any post.
- 2Log in with the OTPR ID and password, click Online Application Submission and then Fill Application against Notification No. 07/2026.
- 3Fill application-specific details such as Local/Non-Local status, White Card details, qualification details, post preferences and examination centre.
- 4Click Save & Submit to generate the payment link; clicking Save alone only saves the details and does not submit the application.
- 5Pay the application processing fee of Rs. 250 and, unless exempted, the examination fee of Rs. 120 through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.
- 6Download and retain the filled application PDF; corrections are allowed for up to 7 days after the last date of application on payment of Rs. 100 per correction.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Scanned recent colour passport photograph and signature in jpg format
•Community/Nativity and Date of Birth certificate
•School Study Certificate or Certificate of Residence for local status
•Non-Creamy Layer certificate for BC candidates
•EWS certificate
•PBD medical certificate
•Declaration by the Un-Employed
•Local status certificate (if applicable)
Important Details
- Applications are accepted only through the online mode; applications sent by any other mode will not be entertained.
- Candidates belonging to Backward Classes must produce a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 but not later than the closing date of the application.
- EWS candidates must possess an EWS certificate based on income for FY 2025-2026, issued by a Revenue Authority in the rank of Tahsildar in digital format on or after 01.04.2026.
- Reservation for local candidates applies to Post Codes 01 to 03 and 05 to 13
- Post Code 04 is a State cadre post and is excluded.
- There shall be no waiting list and recruitment will be made only to the vacancies notified.
- Candidates furnishing incorrect information or making false declarations are liable to be debarred for up to five years from appearing in any examination conducted by the Commission.
Horizontal Reservation (Women and PBD)
01
Post Name: Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-I
OC (Women): 01
PBDs: 01 (VH)
01
Post Name: Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-II
OC (Women): 01
PBDs: 01 (VH)
02
Post Name: Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-I
OC (Women): 02
PBDs: -
02
Post Name: Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-II
OC (Women): 01
PBDs: -
03
Post Name: Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Cat-II in A.P. Police Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-I
OC (Women): 03
PBDs: -
03
Post Name: Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Cat-II in A.P. Police Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-II
OC (Women): 03
PBDs: -
04
Post Name: DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service
State/MZ/Zone: State
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
05
Post Name: District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-I
OC (Women): 01
PBDs: -
05
Post Name: District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-II
OC (Women): 01
PBDs: -
06
Post Name: Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-I
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
06
Post Name: Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-II
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
07
Post Name: District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-I
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
07
Post Name: District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-II
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
08
Post Name: Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-I
OC (Women): 01
PBDs: 01 (VH)
08
Post Name: Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-II
OC (Women): 01
PBDs: 01 (VH)
09
Post Name: Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-I
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
09
Post Name: Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-II
OC (Women): 01
PBDs: -
10
Post Name: Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-I
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
10
Post Name: Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-II
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
11
Post Name: District Employment Officer in A.P Employment Exchange Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-I
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
11
Post Name: District Employment Officer in A.P Employment Exchange Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-II
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
12
Post Name: Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service
State/MZ/Zone: Zone-I
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
12
Post Name: Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service
State/MZ/Zone: Zone-II
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
12
Post Name: Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service
State/MZ/Zone: Zone-III
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
12
Post Name: Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service
State/MZ/Zone: Zone-IV
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
12
Post Name: Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service
State/MZ/Zone: Zone-V
OC (Women): 01
PBDs: -
12
Post Name: Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service
State/MZ/Zone: Zone-VI
OC (Women): -
PBDs: -
13
Post Name: Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-I
OC (Women): 03
PBDs: 01 (VH)
13
Post Name: Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service
State/MZ/Zone: MZ-II
OC (Women): 03
PBDs: 01 (VH)
| Post Code | Post Name | State/MZ/Zone | OC (Women) | PBDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | MZ-I | 01 | 01 (VH) |
| 01 | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | MZ-II | 01 | 01 (VH) |
| 02 | Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | MZ-I | 02 | - |
| 02 | Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | MZ-II | 01 | - |
| 03 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Cat-II in A.P. Police Service | MZ-I | 03 | - |
| 03 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Cat-II in A.P. Police Service | MZ-II | 03 | - |
| 04 | DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service | State | - | - |
| 05 | District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service | MZ-I | 01 | - |
| 05 | District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service | MZ-II | 01 | - |
| 06 | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | MZ-I | - | - |
| 06 | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | MZ-II | - | - |
| 07 | District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | MZ-I | - | - |
| 07 | District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | MZ-II | - | - |
| 08 | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | MZ-I | 01 | 01 (VH) |
| 08 | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | MZ-II | 01 | 01 (VH) |
| 09 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service | MZ-I | - | - |
| 09 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service | MZ-II | 01 | - |
| 10 | Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | MZ-I | - | - |
| 10 | Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | MZ-II | - | - |
| 11 | District Employment Officer in A.P Employment Exchange Service | MZ-I | - | - |
| 11 | District Employment Officer in A.P Employment Exchange Service | MZ-II | - | - |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Zone-I | - | - |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Zone-II | - | - |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Zone-III | - | - |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Zone-IV | - | - |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Zone-V | 01 | - |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Zone-VI | - | - |
| 13 | Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | MZ-I | 03 | 01 (VH) |
| 13 | Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | MZ-II | 03 | 01 (VH) |
Multi-Zone and Zone Composition
Multi-Zone-I (Zone I to III)
Districts: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathi Puram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Alluri Sita Rama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna
Multi-Zone-II (Zone IV to VI)
Districts: Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Tirupathi, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa, Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai
Zone-I
Districts: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathi Puram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli
Zone-II
Districts: Alluri Sita Rama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema
Zone-III
Districts: West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna
Zone-IV
Districts: Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore
Zone-V
Districts: Tirupathi, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa
Zone-VI
Districts: Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai
| Zone | Districts |
|---|---|
| Multi-Zone-I (Zone I to III) | Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathi Puram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Alluri Sita Rama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna |
| Multi-Zone-II (Zone IV to VI) | Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Tirupathi, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa, Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai |
| Zone-I | Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathi Puram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli |
| Zone-II | Alluri Sita Rama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema |
| Zone-III | West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna |
| Zone-IV | Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore |
| Zone-V | Tirupathi, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa |
| Zone-VI | Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai |
Exam Centres
- Screening Test at all 26 district centres including newly organised districts: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvatipuram Manyam, Alluri Sita Rama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR District, Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, S.P.S.R. Nellore, Chittoor, Tirupathi, Annamayya, Y.S.R. Kadapa, Sri Sathya Sai, Ananthapuramu, Nandyal, Kurnool; candidates may choose three preferences
- Main Written Examination at four centres only: Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati and Ananthapuramu; only one centre may be chosen and the choice is final
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Aggregate)
OC, Sportspersons and EWS
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40%
Backward Class
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 35%
SCs, STs and PBDs
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30%
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC, Sportspersons and EWS | 40% |
| Backward Class | 35% |
| SCs, STs and PBDs | 30% |
Tie-Breaking Rule
Where two or more candidates secure equal total marks in the Main Examination they are bracketed and ranked according to age, the oldest being considered first. If there is still a tie in age, the candidate who acquired the educational qualification at an earlier date is considered; where a preferential educational qualification is prescribed, that qualification takes priority over age.
Definition of Local Candidate
A local candidate is one who studied in an educational institution for not less than four consecutive academic years up to and including the year in which he or she appeared for the 7th class or equivalent examination, or, failing that, who studied for not less than seven years up to and including that year, the maximum period of study deciding the local area. Those who did not study during the relevant period are treated as local candidates by residence. Study certificates from the institution or a residence certificate from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Mandal Revenue Officer must be produced; where the candidate studied up to 7th class, a study certificate is mandatory and a residence certificate will not be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from other States apply for APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Candidates from other States may apply, but they must pay the examination fee of Rs. 120 along with the Rs. 250 processing fee and are not entitled to fee exemption or any kind of reservation.
Are the Telugu and English papers counted for merit in the Main Examination?
No. The Telugu and English papers of 150 marks each are qualifying in nature and the marks secured in them are not counted for merit. The minimum qualifying marks for each of these papers are 40% for OC, Sports Persons and EWS, 35% for BCs and 30% for SC, ST and PBD candidates.
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