APPSC ATWO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for 17 ASWO & ATWO Posts, Eligibility & Dates

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Brief Notification No. 26/2026 for 17 posts of Assistant Social Welfare Officer (ASWO) in the A.P. Social Welfare Service and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer (ATWO) in the A.P. Tribal Welfare Service. Eligible candidates can apply online from 9 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) through the official portal, psc.ap.gov.in.

APPSC ATWO Recruitment 2026

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APPSC ATWO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

APPSC ATWO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The date of the detailed notification is the crucial date for all purposes, including eligibility.

Application Fee

The brief notification does not mention the application fee. It will be given in the detailed notification on psc.ap.gov.in.

Age Limit

The age limit and age relaxation are not part of the brief notification. They will be given in the detailed notification, along with the community details.

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APPSC ATWO Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

The vacancies are provisional and can change after confirmation from the concerned department. The breakup by category will be given in the detailed notification.

Qualification: a Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university in India established under a Central, State or Provincial Act, or from an institution recognised by the UGC, or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must hold the qualification as on the date of the detailed notification. Candidates should check the detailed notification for the full list of conditions.

Selection Process

There is a single-level written examination only. The notice states that no Screening Test will be held; however, many applications are received. The exam is conducted online (CBRT mode), and if it is held in several sessions, APPSC may normalise the marks.

Written examination (objective type, degree standard)

For each wrong answer, one-third of the marks for that question is deducted.

Syllabus highlights

• Paper I: current events (international, national and Andhra Pradesh), general science, Indian history with a focus on AP, geography of India and Andhra Pradesh, Indian polity and governance, Indian economy, sustainable development, disaster management, logical reasoning and data analysis.
• Paper II: the social and cultural history of Andhra Pradesh, from the Satavahanas and Eastern Chalukyas to the formation of Andhra Pradesh state, plus the State Government’s priorities for the welfare and economic development of SC and ST communities.
• Paper III: the Indian Constitution, the structure and functions of government, Centre-State relations, constitutional provisions for the upliftment of SC, ST and minorities, commissions, RTI, Lokpal and Lokayukta, and laws against social evils.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): The notice also annexes the scheme for a practical CPT of 100 marks and 60 minutes. The minimum qualifying marks are 30 for SC/ST, 35 for BC and 40 for OC candidates. Part A (20% of marks) is an MCQ test on computer basics. Part B is a practical test on document preparation and typing speed (25%), inserting objects (15%), an Excel sheet (20%) and a PowerPoint presentation (20%).

Salary

The pay scale for both posts is Rs 48,440 to Rs 1,37,220 per month. Allowances and benefits are as per the Andhra Pradesh Government rules.

How to Apply for APPSC ATWO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website, psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Read the detailed notification and instructions carefully before applying.
3. Fill in the online application form with correct details.
4. Submit the application between 9 October 2026 and 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).

APPSC accepts applications only through the online mode, and any other mode is not entertained. Candidates should apply well before the last date to avoid the last-minute rush.

Important Links

Note: Candidates should read the official notification before applying.

FAQs – APPSC ATWO Recruitment 2026

How many vacancies are available in APPSC ATWO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 17 provisional vacancies are available, including 11 Assistant Social Welfare Officer and 6 Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer posts.

What is the last date to apply for APPSC ATWO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 29 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.

What is the qualification required for APPSC ASWO and ATWO?
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India, or an equivalent qualification.

Is there a screening test for APPSC ASWO and ATWO?
No. The notice states that there is a single-level exam only, and no screening test will be held.

What is the exam pattern for APPSC ASWO and ATWO?
It is an online objective exam of three papers of 150 marks each (450 in total), with a penalty of one-third of the marks for each wrong answer.

What is the salary for APPSC ASWO and ATWO?
The pay scale is Rs 48,440 to Rs 1,37,220 per month.

What is the age limit and application fee?
These are given in the detailed notification on psc.ap.gov.in, since the brief notification does not state them.