Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
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APPSC Executive Officer Grade-III Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 15, 2026
Executive Officer Grade-III

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
104
Pay Scale
Rs. 25,220 - 80,910/- (RPS 2022)
Age Limit
18 to 42 Years as on crucial date
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh29

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 15, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 16, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window16 Oct – 5 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act, Provincial Act, or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), or equivalent qualifications.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age as per Andhra Pradesh State Subordinate Service rules. Upper age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates; 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Single-Level Written Examination (Objective CBRT)

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Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

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Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

The selection process comprises: (1) A single-level online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) comprising Paper-I (General Studies & Mental Ability - 150 Marks) and Paper-II (Hindu Philosophy & Temple System - 150 Marks), totaling 300 marks. No screening test will be conducted irrespective of the volume of applications; (2) Qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) of 60 minutes and 100 marks (minimum qualifying marks: 40 for OC, 35 for BC, and 30 for SC/ST/PBD); and (3) Verification of original certificates. Final selection is based strictly on merit ranked by marks secured in the 300-mark written examination, subject to qualifying the CPT.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Examination (Objective CBRT) - Degree Standard

Total Duration

300 Minutes

Negative Marking

1/3rd (0.33) marks deducted per incorrect response

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability150150
Paper-II: Hindu Philosophy & Temple System150150
Total300300
Exam Tier / Mode

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) - Practical Assessment

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

Qualifying only (Min Marks: OC 40, BC 35, SC/ST/PBD 30)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Part-A: Computer Fundamentals & Operating Systems (MCQs)2020
Part-B: Office Automation Hands-on (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Typing Speed)480
Total24100

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Executive Officers Grade-III serve as the administrative, estate, and financial managers of Category-III Hindu religious temples, mutts, and charitable endowments across Andhra Pradesh under the administrative jurisdiction of the A.P. Endowments Department. Daily responsibilities entail overseeing temple rituals and festivals in accordance with traditional Agamas, managing temple hundi collections and accounting, protecting temple immovable assets (agricultural lands, commercial shopping complexes, kalyana mandapams), ensuring transparent leasing and public auctions of temple properties, implementing social welfare programs funded by endowment grants, and liaising with temple hereditary trustees and temple priests (archakas).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The post is permanent in Andhra Pradesh State Government service. Postings are allocated across district endowment divisions (Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema districts). Officers typically serve 2 to 3 years at a designated temple trust or endowment administrative circle before standard inter-district or zonal rotational transfers. Under Section 29 of the A.P. Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act 30/87, Executive Officers exercise statutory administrative authority subject to the control of the Endowments Commissioner and Regional Joint Commissioners.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The hierarchy offers a defined departmental promotional trajectory within the A.P. Endowments Subordinate and State Services: Executive Officer Grade-III (Pay Scale Rs. 25,220 - 80,910) -> Executive Officer Grade-II (Pay Scale Rs. 31,040 - 92,050) -> Executive Officer Grade-I (Pay Scale Rs. 40,270 - 1,11,980) -> Assistant Commissioner of Endowments (Gazetted / Group-I state service cadre) -> Deputy Commissioner -> Regional Joint Commissioner of Endowments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must be submitted exclusively online through https://psc.ap.gov.in; hard copies or offline postal submissions are strictly prohibited.
  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a UGC-recognized university; applicants awaiting final degree results as of the detailed notification date are not eligible.
  • One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) is mandatory before filling out the online application; candidates must verify their registered mobile number and email address.
  • Negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33) marks applies for every incorrect response in the 300-mark single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT).
  • The Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) is mandatory and qualifying; failing the CPT disqualifies a candidate regardless of high marks secured in the written examination.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • General Recruitment (Statewide / District-wise)104
Total Vacancies104

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

The post of Executive Officer Grade-III in A.P. Endowments Subordinate Service carries the pay scale of Rs. 25,220 - 80,910/- along with allowances admissible under Andhra Pradesh Government rules.

Scale of Pay: Rs. 25,220 - 80,910 as per Andhra Pradesh Revised Pay Scales (RPS 2022).

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) website at https://psc.ap.gov.in.
  2. Complete the One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) or login with an existing User ID (OTPR ID) and password.
  3. Click on the Online Application submission link for Executive Officer Grade-III in A.P. Endowments Subordinate Service (Notification No. 23/2026).
  4. Fill in personal, educational, community, and district preference details, upload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format, and preview the application.
  5. Pay the requisite application processing and examination fee through the online payment gateway (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI).
  6. Submit the online application form on or before November 5, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) and download/print the final submitted application with reference number for future records.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Applicants must pay Rs. 250/- towards application processing fee and Rs. 80/- towards examination fee. SC, ST, BC, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD), and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of the Rs. 80/- examination fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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A total of 104 provisional vacancies are announced for the post of Executive Officer Grade-III in the A.P. Endowments Subordinate Service under Notification No. 23/2026.

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