Notification No. 27\/2018<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nAPPSC Group I Vacancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The APPSC Group I vacancy changes with every recruitment cycle depending on government requirements. Previous notifications have announced 81 vacancies for multiple executive posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vacancy distribution is usually announced in the official notification PDF along with reservation details for different categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
APPSC Group I Posts & Vacancy Breakup 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The APPSC Group I posts include several prestigious administrative roles in the Andhra Pradesh state government. The post-wise vacancy and pay scale details as per Notification No. 07\/2026 are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\nCode<\/th> Name of the Post<\/th> Vacancies<\/th> Scale of Pay (\u20b9)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 01<\/td> Deputy Collector (A.P. Civil Service \u2013 Executive Branch)<\/td> 11<\/td> 61,960 \u2013 1,51,370<\/td><\/tr> 02<\/td> Assistant Commissioner of State Tax<\/td> 14<\/td> 61,960 \u2013 1,51,370<\/td><\/tr> 03<\/td> Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Category-II<\/td> 36<\/td> 61,960 \u2013 1,51,370<\/td><\/tr> 04<\/td> DSP (Communications) \u2013 A.P. Police Service<\/td> 03<\/td> 61,960 \u2013 1,51,370<\/td><\/tr> 05<\/td> District Educational Officer<\/td> 14<\/td> 61,960 \u2013 1,51,370<\/td><\/tr> 06<\/td> Regional Transport Officer<\/td> 03<\/td> 57,100 \u2013 1,47,760<\/td><\/tr> 07<\/td> District Tribal Welfare Officer<\/td> 01<\/td> 57,100 \u2013 1,47,760<\/td><\/tr> 08<\/td> Deputy Registrar (Cooperative Service)<\/td> 15<\/td> 57,100 \u2013 1,47,760<\/td><\/tr> 09<\/td> Municipal Commissioner Grade-II<\/td> 12<\/td> 54,060 \u2013 1,40,540<\/td><\/tr> 10<\/td> Assistant Treasury Officer \/ Assistant Accounts Officer<\/td> 02<\/td> 54,060 \u2013 1,40,540<\/td><\/tr> 11<\/td> District Employment Officer<\/td> 03<\/td> 54,060 \u2013 1,40,540<\/td><\/tr> 12<\/td> Assistant Audit Officer<\/td> 14<\/td> 54,060 \u2013 1,40,540<\/td><\/tr> 13<\/td> Divisional Development Officer (A.P. Panchayat Raj Service)<\/td> 35<\/td> 65,360 \u2013 1,54,980<\/td><\/tr> Total<\/strong><\/td>163<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAPPSC Group I Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Candidates must satisfy the APPSC Group I eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Post-wise Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEducational Qualification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPost<\/th> Educational Qualification<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Post Codes 01\u201303, 05\u201313 (all posts except DSP Communications)<\/td> Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university<\/td><\/tr> Post Code 04 \u2013 DSP (Communications)<\/td> B.E.\/B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering (or equivalent)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNote:<\/strong> Post Codes 03 and 04 (DSP posts) have additional physical requirements<\/strong> that will be specified in the Detailed Notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAPPSC Group I Age Limit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The APPSC Group I age limit generally falls between 18 and 42 years, with relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Age relaxation is provided for categories such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\nS. No.<\/th> Category of Candidates<\/th> Relaxation of Age Permissible<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 1<\/td> SC \/ ST \/ BCs \/ EWS<\/td> 5 Years<\/td><\/tr> 2<\/td> Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)<\/td> 10 Years<\/td><\/tr> 3<\/td> Ex-Servicemen<\/td> Deduct 3 years + length of service rendered in Armed Forces \/ NCC<\/td><\/tr> 4<\/td> NCC Instructors (worked as Instructor in NCC)<\/td> 9 Years<\/td><\/tr> 5<\/td> Regular A.P. State Government Employees (Corporations, Municipalities employees not eligible)<\/em><\/td>Deduct length of regular service up to a maximum of 5 years<\/td><\/tr> 6<\/td> Retrenched temporary employees in State Census Department (minimum 6 months service)<\/em><\/td>3 Years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAPPSC Group I Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The APPSC Group I selection process consists of three stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nPreliminary Examination<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nMain Examination<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nInterview \/ Personality Test<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nCandidates must clear each stage to progress to the next phase of the recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
APPSC Group I Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Understanding the APPSC Group I exam pattern is important for preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preliminary Examination<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPaper<\/th> Subject \/ Sections<\/th> No. of Questions<\/th> Duration<\/th> Maximum Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Paper-I<\/strong><\/td>General Studies<\/strong><\/td>120<\/strong><\/td>120 Minutes<\/strong><\/td>120 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/td> A. History and Culture<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> 30 Marks<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> B. Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> 30 Marks<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> C. Indian & Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> 30 Marks<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> D. Geography<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> 30 Marks<\/td><\/tr> Paper-II<\/strong><\/td>General Aptitude<\/strong><\/td>120<\/strong><\/td>120 Minutes<\/strong><\/td>120 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/td> A. General Mental Ability, Administrative & Psychological Abilities<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> 60 Marks<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> B(i). Science and Technology<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> 30 Marks<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> B(ii). Current Events (Regional, National & International)<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> 30 Marks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNegative Marking:<\/strong> As per G.O.Ms.No.235, for each wrong answer, 1\/3rd of the marks<\/strong> allotted to that question will be deducted. Guessing blindly can pull your score down \u2014 accuracy matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n