APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is likely to publish the APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 in August 2026 in order to fill various Group 1 Posts 2026. This APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 announcement will be significant to those candidates wishing to take up top-level positions in state government in Andhra Pradesh.
The APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 Official announcement will include the information on the eligibility requirements, age restriction, method of selection, levels of examination, and rules of application. The processes can be undertaken as per past precedents where Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview are probable to be thus followed and then the final merit list is prepared.
APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 Overview
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | APPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 |
| Post Name | Finance, General Administration, Law, Legislature, MA & UD, Revenue, LFB& IBM |
| Vacancy | 91 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Language | English and Telugu |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains and Interview |
| Salary | As per Posts |
| Official Website | www.psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 Download Link
It is anticipated that the APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 will involve the recruitments of the posts of departments like; Finance, General Administration, Law, Legislature, MA and UD, Revenue, and LFB and IBM. The posts are connected to the administrative work of significance in the government of Andhra Pradesh.
The APPSC Notification Group 1 2026 will contain a department-wise information with a general information regarding the recruitment process. The notification should go through the candidates planning to take up Group 1 services upon its release.
APPSC Group 1 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
| APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 | 15th August 2026 |
| APPSC Group 1 Apply Online Starts | 15th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 4th September 2026 |
| Last Date to pay the application fee | 4th September 2026 |
| APPSC Group 1 Screening Test | 18th October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Prelims Result | 1st November 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 19th to 26th December 2026 (Expect 25 Dec) |
| Mains Result | 17th January 2027 |
| Interview | 2nd to 10th February 2026 |
| Final Selection | 28th February 2027 |
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026
The Andhra Pradesh PSC is in a position to admit aspirants to the APPSC Group 1 2026 in the top administrative positions in Andhra Pradesh. This is the ideal moment to commence working in government, higher level of administration.
| S.No. | Post Name | Total |
| 1 | Deputy Collectors in A.P.CivilService (Executive Branch) | 09 |
| 2 | Asst. Commissioner of StateTax in A.P.State Tax Service | 18 |
| 3 | Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil)Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | 26 |
| 4 | Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service | 01 |
| 5 | Divisional /District Fire Officersin State Disaster Response & Fire Services | 01 |
| 6 | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | 06 |
| 7 | District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service | 01 |
| 8 | District Social welfare Officer in A.P Social Welfare Service | 03 |
| 9 | Deputy Registrar in A.P.Cooperative Service | 05 |
| 10 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services | 01 |
| 11 | Assistant Prohibition & Excise Superintendent in A.P Excise Service | 01 |
| 12 | Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 03 |
| 13 | District Employment officer in A.P Employment Exchange Service | 04 |
| 14 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P.State Audit Service | 02 |
How to Apply for APPSC Group 1 2026?
Once the APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 is published, the online application link will be activated in the official site of AP Public Service Commission to the APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026. The applicants are allowed to make the applications and provide their information and attach their documents and send the form within the stipulated time.
Candidates shall also be given the direct connection as stated below. Apply APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 at the official portal of the psc.ap.gov.in. These are the steps that can be followed by these candidates step-by-step and be able to apply to APPSC Group 1 posts.
- Go to the official site of APPSC (psc.ap.gov.in).
- Select the APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 PDF.
- Click on the link of APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026.
- Make the APPSC Group 1 online registration and fill in your personal information.
- Complete the application form with the right details.
- Post the necessitated documents in specific form.
- Make the application fee by use of the online mode.
- Send the form and the confirmation page will be downloaded and referred to later.
APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 Qualification
| Name of the Post | Qualification |
| Deputy Collector | Bachelor’s degree |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police-Civil | Bachelor’s degree |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police Jail | Bachelor’s degree |
| RTO- Regional Transport Officer | Bachelor’s degree |
| DLDO-District Labour Development Officer | Bachelor’s degree |
| Deputy Registrar-Cooperative service | Bachelor’s degree |
| AAO-Assistant Audit Officer | Bachelor’s degree |
| CTO-Commercial Tax Officer | Bachelor’s degree |
| DEO-District Employment Officer | Bachelor’s degree |
| DSWO-District Social Welfare Officer | Bachelor’s degree and preference shall be given to persons possessing a degree in Sociology or Social work |
| DTWO-District Tribal Welfare Officer | Bachelor’s degree and preference shall be given to persons possessing a degree in Sociology or Social work |
APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Paper 1 | General studies and Mental ability | 120 |
| Paper 2 | History, Polity, Economy and Geogrphy | 120 |
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern
| Papers | Duration | Marks |
| Paper in Telugu (Qualifying in Nature) | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper in English (Qualifying in Nature) | 180 minutes | 150 |
| General Essay – on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national, and international importance. | 180 minutes | 150 |
| History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | 180 minutes | 150 |
APPSC Group 1 Selection Process
Preliminary Examination: The first test is a preliminary exam which is an objective screening test. It has got several choice questions. The final merit list does not include the marks that were acquired during prelims. It is used to shortlist applicants who pass the examination in Mains only.
Mains Examination: Applicants who pass the preliminary examination take part in the Mains examination, which is in the form of descriptive papers. The mains exam tests:
- Analytica ability
- Writing skills
- Subject Knowledge
Interview/ Personality test : Those who pass the Mains exam are invited to Interview by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. The Interview assesses
- Personality
- Communication skills
- Administrative ability
- Decision making capability
The last selection is done on the basis of Mains marks+ Interview marks.
APPSC Group 1 Exam Syllabus
The syllabus for the APPSC Group 1 Examination covers a wide range of subjects.
General Studies:
- Indian History
- Indian National Movement
- Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
- Polity and Governance
- Economic Development
Science and Technology
- Basic science concepts
- Space technology
- Environmental issues
- Biotechnology
Current Affairs
- National news
- International events
- Government schemes
- Economic Developments
APPSC Group 1 Posts Salary
Recipients of the APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 will be given a government pay scale based on the position and department that they are hired in. The remuneration package will be a standard salary and other allowances and benefits as dictated by the state government regulations. The official notification contains detailed pay scale and other perks which gives a clear picture of the total remuneration rate of each post to the candidates.
| Post | Salary |
| Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | Rs. 61,960- 1,51,370/- |
| Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | Rs. 61,960- 1,51,370/- |
| Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | Rs. 61,960- 1,51,370/- |
| Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service | Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/- |
| Divisional /District Fire Officers in State Disaster Response & Fire Services | Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/- |
| Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/- |
| Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/- |
| Mandal Parishad Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service | Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/- |
| District Registrars in A.P. Registration and Stamps Service | Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/- |
| District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/- |
| District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service | Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/- |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services | Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/- |
| Administrative Officer / Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade.II in A.P. Medical and Health (Administration) Service | Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/- |
| Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/- |
| Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/- |
| Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/ |
