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APPSC Group 1 Services Recruitment 2026 – 91 Posts (Deputy Collector, DSP & More) | Notification August 2026

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) — Government of Andhra Pradesh
📋 91 Vacancies 💰 Level-10 to Level-14 (AP State Pay Matrix) 📍 Andhra Pradesh 👁️ 23 views
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📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 91
Category-wise Vacancies
Service / PostPay LevelApprox. Vacancies
Deputy Collector (AP Civil Services)Level-14~9
Deputy Superintendent of Police (AP Police Service, Cat-II)Level-13~25
Assistant Commissioner of State TaxLevel-12~17
Regional Transport Officer (RTO)Level-11~6
Municipal Commissioner Grade-IILevel-11~3
Deputy Registrar (AP Cooperative Service)Level-10~6
District Social Welfare OfficerLevel-10~3
District Employment OfficerLevel-10~4
Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men)Level-10~1
Other Group 1 posts (Fire, Excise, Treasury, Audit, MPDO, etc.)Level-10 to 12~17
Total (Tentative)91

* Post-wise and category-wise (OC/BC/SC/ST/EWS) final vacancy numbers will be published in the official notification on August 15, 2026 at psc.ap.gov.in. Figures above are based on the AP Job Calendar 2026 and patterns from the previous APPSC Group 1 cycle.
Pay Scale Level-10 to Level-14 (AP State Pay Matrix)
Pay Grade / Level Deputy Collector/DSP: ₹61,960 – ₹1,51,370/month | Other Group 1 posts: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/month (+
Location Andhra Pradesh
Department Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Ministry Government of Andhra Pradesh

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For all APPSC Group 1 Services posts (except post-specific requirements noted below):

  • Basic Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university (or equivalent). The degree must be obtained by the application deadline.
  • DSP (Civil) Category-II: Degree + prescribed physical fitness standards (height and weight).
  • Assistant Commissioner of State Tax: Degree (preference may be given to Commerce/Law graduates — verify from notification).

There is no specification of minimum marks in the degree. Any stream (Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Law) is acceptable for most posts.
Age Limit 18 – 42 years
Age Relaxation
  • Most Group 1 posts (OC): 18 – 42 years
  • DSP (Civil) Cat-II (OC): 21 – 30 years
  • Deputy Superintendent of Jails (OC): 18 – 30 years
  • Divisional / District Fire Officer (OC): 21 – 28 years
  • BC category (all posts): +3 years age relaxation
  • SC / ST (all posts): +5 years age relaxation
  • PwBD: +10 years age relaxation
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per AP Government rules

Exact age cutoff date will be stated in the official notification. Post-specific age limits above are based on the previous Group 1 cycle — confirm from the August 2026 notification.
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹370
SC / ST / PH ₹250
Payment Mode Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI). SC/ST/BC/PH/Ex-SM candidates pay only ₹250 processing fee — the ₹120 exam fee is waived.

🏆 Selection Process

APPSC Group 1 2026 selection has three stages:

  1. Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Screening Test): Two papers — Paper I and Paper II, each with 120 MCQ questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes. Topics: Current Affairs, Indian Polity, History, Geography, Economy, Science & Technology, AP History & Culture, Mental Ability. Negative marking: –1/3 per wrong answer. Qualifying marks: 30% for OC/EWS, 25% for reserved categories. Screening Test marks do not count in the final merit. Used solely for shortlisting for Mains.
  2. Stage 2 – Main Examination: Descriptive (essay-type) exam with 7 papers. Five merit papers × 150 marks each = 750 merit marks. Plus two qualifying language papers (Telugu and English — must score minimum qualifying marks but do not add to merit). Total merit from Mains = 750 marks. No negative marking.
  3. Stage 3 – Interview / Oral Test: 75 marks. Assesses personality, communication, and decision-making. Final merit = Mains (750) + Interview (75) = 825 marks total.

📝 How to Apply

Apply online at applications-psc.ap.gov.in after the official notification releases on August 15, 2026. OTPR (One Time Profile Registration) on psc.ap.gov.in is mandatory before applying.

  1. Complete OTPR: Register at psc.ap.gov.in if not already done to obtain your OTPR ID.
  2. Download Notification: On August 15, 2026, visit portal-psc.ap.gov.in/HomePages/RecruitmentNotifications and download the APPSC Group 1 2026 notification PDF for post-wise vacancy details, syllabus, and application instructions.
  3. Log In and Apply: Visit applications-psc.ap.gov.in and apply for the Group 1 advertisement using your OTPR credentials.
  4. Post Preference: Enter your post preferences in the order you wish to be considered during allotment.
  5. Upload Photo and Signature: Upload documents in the specified file format and dimensions.
  6. Pay the Fee and Submit: Pay ₹370 (OC/General) or ₹250 (SC/ST/BC/PH/Ex-SM) online and submit the form. Download the confirmation page.

📁 Required Documents

  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate and all semester/year Mark Sheets
  • 10th Class Certificate (date of birth proof)
  • Intermediate (12th) Certificate
  • Caste/Community Certificate — BC/SC/ST in AP Government prescribed format (if applicable)
  • EWS Income and Asset Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwBD Certificate from authorised medical board (if applicable)
  • Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
  • Physical Fitness Certificate (for DSP Cat-II, if applicable)
  • Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID
  • OTPR Registration ID printout

📊 Exam Pattern

APPSC Group 1 2026 exam pattern (Preliminary and Main):

StagePaperTypeQuestionsMarksDuration
Prelims
(Qualifying)		Paper I – General StudiesMCQ120120120 min
Paper II – General Studies & AP-specificMCQ120120120 min
MainsPaper I – General EssayDescriptive—150180 min
Paper II – History, Culture & GeographyDescriptive—150180 min
Paper III – Indian Polity & GovernanceDescriptive—150180 min
Paper IV – Indian Economy & DevelopmentDescriptive—150180 min
Paper V – Science & TechnologyDescriptive—150180 min
Telugu (Qualifying Paper)Descriptive—150180 min
English (Qualifying Paper)Descriptive—150180 min
InterviewOral Test——75—
Total Merit Marks (Mains + Interview)825

Prelims marks are not included in final merit — used only for shortlisting. Final merit = 5 Mains merit papers (750) + Interview (75) = 825. Official pattern will be confirmed in the August 2026 notification.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

APPSC Group 1 2026 is an upcoming recruitment by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission for 91 posts across prestigious AP State Services including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, RTO, and other Group 1 services. The official notification is expected on August 15, 2026.

The APPSC Group 1 2026 official notification is expected on August 15, 2026 at psc.ap.gov.in, as per the AP State Government Job Calendar 2026. Candidates should check portal-psc.ap.gov.in on that date to download the notification PDF.

APPSC Group 1 2026 includes posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP, Cat-II), Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, Deputy Registrar (Cooperative), District Social Welfare Officer, District Employment Officer, and other Group 1 services. Final post list will be in the official notification.

A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university is the minimum qualification for most APPSC Group 1 posts. There is no minimum marks requirement in the degree. All streams (Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Law) are eligible. Post-specific requirements (e.g., physical fitness for DSP posts) will be detailed in the official notification.

APPSC Group 1 posts are at Pay Level-10 to Level-14 of the AP State Pay Matrix. Deputy Collector and DSP: approximately ₹61,960 – ₹1,51,370/month basic pay. Other Group 1 posts: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/month. Additional DA, HRA, and allowances make the gross salary substantially higher.

Most Group 1 posts: 18–42 years (OC/General). DSP Civil Cat-II: 21–30 years (OC). Relaxation: BC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD +10 years. Post-specific age limits (e.g., Jails, Fire Officer) have lower upper limits. Exact age cutoff date will be in the official notification.

Three stages: (1) Preliminary Exam — two MCQ papers of 120 marks each (qualifying only); (2) Main Examination — five descriptive merit papers (150 marks each = 750 total) plus qualifying Telugu and English papers; (3) Interview/Oral Test (75 marks). Final merit = Mains (750) + Interview (75) = 825 marks.

₹370 for General/OC candidates (₹250 processing fee + ₹120 exam fee). SC/ST/BC/PH/Ex-Servicemen pay only ₹250 — the ₹120 exam fee is waived. Payment is online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.

APPSC Group 1 Mains has 7 papers. Five merit papers (General Essay, History & Culture, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Science & Technology) — each 150 marks, 180 minutes, descriptive type — totalling 750 merit marks. Plus two qualifying papers (Telugu and English, 150 marks each) that must be passed but don't add to merit. No negative marking in Mains.

Yes. One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on psc.ap.gov.in is compulsory for all APPSC applications including Group 1 2026. Candidates who have not yet registered must complete OTPR before they can submit the application. Existing OTPR holders can directly log in and apply.

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APPSC Group 1 Services Recruitment 2026 – 91 Posts (Deputy Collector, DSP & More) | Notification August 2026
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