Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), VijayawadaNotice: Notification No. 12/2026 (APPSC)
📍 Andhra Pradesh Exam Date Out
APPSC Group 1 Services 2026: 81+ Posts (Deputy Collector, DSP, CTO) Mains Exam Schedule, Hall Ticket & Syllabus at psc.ap.gov.in
Vacancies:81 Posts
Notification:
Closing Date:
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Current Stage: Exam Date Announcedcheck
Notification8 Jan 2026check
Application Window12 Jan 2026badge
Admit CardExpected First Week of December 2026 on psc.ap.gov.infact_check
Examination10 December to 17 December 2026 (Conventional Mains Descriptive Examination)military_tech
Result & Cutoff1 Feb 2027Share Verified Alert with Study Groups & FriendsHelp fellow candidates access authentic government portal links
Overview & Important Gazette Circular Highlights
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada has officially published the recruitment notification for 81 vacancies under advertisement reference Notification No. 12/2026 (APPSC). Candidates can submit their application form from 2026-01-12 to 2026-02-15. Read below for eligibility conditions, category-wise fee details, step-by-step application instructions, and 100% verified direct official links.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits / पात्रता एवं आयु सीमा
🎓 Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree of any recognized University in India incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or State Act.
Minimum Level:Graduate Jobs
⏳ Age Limit (आयु सीमा)
18 to 42 Years for General Posts; 21 to 30 Years for DSP posts as on 01 July 2026.
Category Relaxation: Upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates; 10 years for Physically Handicapped persons as per Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules.
💰 Pay Scale & Salary
Revised Pay Scales: Rs. 61,960/- to Rs. 1,51,370/- (for Deputy Collector, DSP, and ACST) plus Dearness Allowance, HRA, and medical allowances.
📝 Selection Process
- Preliminary Screening Test (Objective Type - Paper-I General Studies 120 Marks; Paper-II General Aptitude 120 Marks)
- Main Written Examination (Conventional Descriptive - 2 Qualifying Papers + 5 Merited Papers, Total 750 Marks)
- Qualifying Language Papers: English (150 Marks) & Telugu (150 Marks) - SSC Standard
- Oral Interview / Personality Test (75 Marks conducted at APPSC Office, Vijayawada)
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📝 How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide / आवेदन कैसे करें
- Step 1: Visit the official Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission portal at psc.ap.gov.in.
- Step 2: Log in using your One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) ID and password.
- Step 3: Click on the 'Hall Tickets' tab and locate 'Group-I Services (Notification No. 12/2026) Mains Examination'.
- Step 4: Enter your Application Reference ID and Date of Birth to access your e-Admit Card.
- Step 5: Verify your allotted examination district, venue code, paper-wise session timings, and barcode integrity.
- Step 6: Print out the complete Hall Ticket on clean paper and read the mandatory instructions regarding non-programmable calculators and ballpoint pens.
⚠️ Candidate Advisory: Do NOT share your login credentials, OTP, or registration password with any third-party cyber cafes or unverified agents. Always submit the form directly from the official portal.
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