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NEW NOTIFICATION
APPSC Recruitment 2026 (Hostel Welfare Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer 90 Posts)
Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has released two Brief Notifications, both dated 15 September 2026, inviting online applications for 90 provisional vacancies across the Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, and Backward Classes Welfare Departments of the Andhra Pradesh Government. The recruitment includes Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, and Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts through direct recruitment.
 
The recruitment offers opportunities for candidates seeking Government welfare department jobs in Andhra Pradesh. For Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer posts, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification. The detailed eligibility for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II should be verified in the official notification before applying.
 
The online application process will begin on 09 October 2026 and remain open until 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM) through the official APPSC website. Applications are accepted only in online mode, and candidates should complete the registration within the prescribed timeline.
 
The selection process will be conducted according to APPSC recruitment rules and may include a written examination, document verification, and other post-specific procedures mentioned in the official notification. Selected candidates will be appointed to the Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, and Backward Classes Welfare Departments 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, reservation rules, application fee, important dates before submitting their application.
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
  • Not specified.

Age Limit
  • Not specified.

Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Post Eligibility
Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer 17

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 73
  • Not specified in the Brief Notification; educational qualification will be published in the Detailed Notification.
Post Name Salary
Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer 48,440 – 1,37,220
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II 37,640 – 1,15,500

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