APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 (DSP, Assistant Audit Officer and More 163 Posts)

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APPSC Group I Recruitment 2026 (DSP, Assistant Audit Officer and More 163 Posts)

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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the Group-I Services Recruitment 2026 notification on 15 September 2026, inviting online applications for 163 provisional vacancies across various prestigious Group-I Services of the Andhra Pradesh Government. The recruitment offers opportunities for graduates to join top administrative positions through one of the state's most competitive civil service examinations.

The online application process will begin on 06 October 2026 and remain open until 27 October 2026 (11:59 PM) through the official APPSC website. Applications will be accepted only in online mode, and candidates should complete their registration within the prescribed timeline.

For most Group-I posts, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university. However, Post Code 04 – Deputy Superintendent of Police (Communications) requires a B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, or Radio Engineering. The detailed post-wise eligibility, age limit, reservation rules, and physical standards (where applicable) are specified in the official notification.

The selection process will be conducted according to APPSC Group-I recruitment rules and will typically include a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview (Personality Test), followed by document verification and other post-specific requirements. Selected candidates will be appointed to various Group-I Services across Andhra Pradesh and will receive salary and benefits as per the applicable Government pay scales.

Candidates should carefully check the post-wise vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, physical eligibility (where applicable), application fee, important dates before submitting their application.

Important Dates

Brief Notification Release : 15/09/2026
Detailed Notification Availability : On or before 06/10/2026
Online Application Start Date : 06/10/2026
Online Application Last Date : 27/10/2026, up to 11:59 PM

Application Fee

Not specified

Age Limit

The age limit is not specified in the brief notification.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Deputy Collector, A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)	11
Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, A.P. State Tax Service	14	Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university in India (established/incorporated by a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission) or an equivalent qualification.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil), Category-II, A.P. Police Service	36	Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university in India (established/incorporated by a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission) or an equivalent qualification.
DSP (Communications), A.P. Police Service	03	B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering from a recognised university/institution, or an equivalent qualification.
District Educational Officer, A.P. Educational Service	14	Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university in India (established/incorporated by a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission) or an equivalent qualification.
Regional Transport Officer, A.P. Transport Service	03	Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university in India (established/incorporated by a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission) or an equivalent qualification.
District Tribal Welfare Officer, A.P. Tribal Welfare Service	01	Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university in India (established/incorporated by a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission) or an equivalent qualification.
Deputy Registrar, A.P. Cooperative Service	15	Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university in India (established/incorporated by a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission) or an equivalent qualification.
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, A.P. Municipal Administration Service	12	Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university in India (established/incorporated by a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission) or an equivalent qualification.
Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer, A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service	02	Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university in India (established/incorporated by a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission) or an equivalent qualification.
District Employment Officer, A.P. Employment Exchange Service	03	Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university in India (established/incorporated by a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission) or an equivalent qualification.
Assistant Audit Officer, A.P. State Audit Service	14	Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university in India (established/incorporated by a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission) or an equivalent qualification.
Divisional Development Officer, A.P. Panchayat Raj Service	35	Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university in India (established/incorporated by a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission) or an equivalent qualification.

Post Name	Salary
Deputy Collector, A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)	61,960-1,51,370
Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, A.P. State Tax Service	61,960-1,51,370
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil), Category-II, A.P. Police Service	61,960-1,51,370
DSP (Communications), A.P. Police Service	61,960-1,51,370
District Educational Officer, A.P. Educational Service	61,960-1,51,370
Regional Transport Officer, A.P. Transport Service	57,100-1,47,760
District Tribal Welfare Officer, A.P. Tribal Welfare Service	57,100-1,47,760
Deputy Registrar, A.P. Cooperative Service	57,100-1,47,760
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, A.P. Municipal Administration Service	54,060-1,40,540
Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer, A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service	54,060-1,40,540
District Employment Officer, A.P. Employment Exchange Service	54,060-1,40,540
Assistant Audit Officer, A.P. State Audit Service	54,060-1,40,540
Divisional Development Officer, A.P. Panchayat Raj Service	65,360-1,54,980

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