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NEW NOTIFICATION
APPSC Recruitment 2026 (Hostel Welfare Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer 114 Posts)
Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has released two Brief Notifications, both dated 15 September 2026, for direct recruitment to a total of 114 posts: Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer and Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II across the state's Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare departments.
 
The total vacancies are 114 (17 + 97, provisional). For Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, candidates need a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent. The qualification for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II has not yet been specified in the brief notification.
 
Eligible candidates can apply online only at psc.ap.gov.in from 9 October 2026 to 29 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The job locations are across the Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare departments in Andhra Pradesh.
Important Dates
  • Brief Notification Date (both notifications) : 15 September 2026
  • Detailed Notification Publication (on or before) : 9 October 2026
  • Online Application Start Date : 9 October 2026
  • Online Application Last Date : 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Application Fee
  • Application fee is not mentioned.

Age Limit
  • Not specified.

Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Post Eligibility
Assistant Social Welfare Officer, A.P. Social Welfare Service 11
  • Bachelor's Degree of any recognised University in India, established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act, or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission, or an equivalent qualification.
Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, A.P. Tribal Welfare Service 06
  • Bachelor's Degree of any recognised University in India, established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act, or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission, or an equivalent qualification.
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service 41
  • Not specified in the Brief Notification; educational qualification will be published in the Detailed Notification.
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service 23
  • Not specified in the Brief Notification; educational qualification will be published in the Detailed Notification.
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service 33
  • Not specified in the Brief Notification; educational qualification will be published in the Detailed Notification.
Post Name Salary
Assistant Social Welfare Officer, A.P. Social Welfare Service 48,440 – 1,37,220
Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, A.P. Tribal Welfare Service 48,440 – 1,37,220
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service 37,640 – 1,15,500
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service 37,640 – 1,15,500
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service 37,640 – 1,15,500

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