Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
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APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 163 Deputy Collector, DSP, DEO & Other Posts

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Sep. 15, 2026
Deputy Collector (A.P. Civil Service Executive Branch)Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (A.P. State Tax Service)Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Category-II (A.P. Police Service)DSP (Communications) (A.P. Police Service)District Educational Officer (A.P. Educational Service)Regional Transport Officer (A.P. Transport Service)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
163 Posts
Pay Scale
₹54,060 – ₹1,54,980/- per month (Scale of Pay)
Age Limit
18 to 42 Years (Age relaxations applicable as per AP State rules)
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh29All Andhra Pradesh3

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 15, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 6, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window6 – 27 Oct 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:

  • For Post Code Nos. 01 to 03 and 05 to 13: A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India incorporated by a Central or State Act or recognized by UGC, or equivalent qualification.
  • For Post Code No. 04 (DSP Communications): B.E. / B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering from a recognized University or UGC-recognized institution.
  • Physical Standards (for DSP Civil & DSP Communications): Prescribed minimum height and chest measurement standards as specified in the recruitment rules.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as on the crucial date specified in the detailed notification (standard APPSC age limit 18–42 years, with specific lower/upper bounds for police posts such as DSP 21–30 years). Standard upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/BC/EWS, 10 years for PwD, and service relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and AP State Government employees.

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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.

Screening Test (Preliminary Examination - Objective Type OMR)

OfflineQualifying Only

Mains Written Examination (Descriptive Type - 5 Merit Papers + 2 Qualifying Papers)

OfflineMerit Scored

Personal Interview (Oral Test) & Document Verification

OfflineMerit Scored

The selection process comprises three successive stages: (1) Screening Test (Prelims) with 2 objective OMR papers (240 marks total, 1/3rd negative marking) to shortlist candidates in a 1:50 ratio; (2) Mains Written Examination (Descriptive) consisting of 2 qualifying language papers (Telugu & English, 150 marks each, SSC standard) and 5 merit papers (150 marks each = 750 marks); and (3) Oral Test (Personal Interview) carrying 75 marks. Final merit ranking is based on 825 marks (750 Mains + 75 Interview).

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

Tier 1

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 2

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 3

Total Duration

180 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 4

Total Duration

180 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 5

Total Duration

180 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 6

Total Duration

180 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 7

Total Duration

180 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 8

Total Duration

180 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 9

Total Duration

180 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 10

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

YearCategory / Post StreamCutoff / Qualifying Criteria
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OC / General
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BC-A / BC-B / BC-C / BC-D / BC-E
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SC
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ST
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OC / General
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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.

Group-1 Services represent the premier administrative cadre of the State Government of Andhra Pradesh. Officers appointed as Deputy Collectors (Sub-Divisional Magistrates / Revenue Divisional Officers), Assistant Commissioners of State Tax, DSPs (Civil / Communications), District Educational Officers, and Divisional Development Officers exercise executive, regulatory, and magisterial powers. The role combines field inspections, policy implementation, law and order maintenance, disaster management, and extensive inter-departmental coordination under district collectors and departmental secretariats. High administrative responsibility, public interface, and demanding duty hours during government flagship programs and state emergencies.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial cadre appointments are made across Andhra Pradesh districts based on zonal and state-wide cadre allocation rules. Officers undergo foundational administrative training at the Andhra Pradesh Human Resource Development Institute (APHRDI) and field attachment before independent sub-divisional postings. Standard posting tenures range from 2 to 3 years per station, subject to state administrative transfer policies.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Group-1 officers form the feeder cadre for prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) state cadre inductions through promotion quotas (typically after 8–12 years of meritorious state service). Deputy Collectors advance to Special Grade Deputy Collector, Joint Collector, and District Collector (upon IAS conferment). DSPs advance to Additional SP, SP (Non-Cadre), and IPS induction as Superintendent of Police.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • OTR (One Time Profile Registration) Mandatory: Candidates must register/update their OTPR on psc.ap.gov.in and generate an OTPR ID before submitting the Group-1 online application between October 06, 2026 and October 27, 2026.
  • Negative Marking in Screening Test: As per G.O.Ms.No.235, each wrong answer in Paper-I (120 marks) and Paper-II (120 marks) will incur a 1/3rd (0.33) mark negative deduction.
  • Qualifying Language Papers in Mains: Telugu and English papers in Mains (150 marks each, SSC standard) are strictly qualifying in nature; marks are not added to the final merit ranking, but failure to secure qualifying marks results in disqualification of the descriptive merit papers.
  • Physical Standards for DSP Posts: Post Code Nos. 03 (DSP Civil) and 04 (DSP Communications) require strict physical measurement benchmarks (minimum height and chest expansion) and rigorous medical board fitness examinations.
  • Zone and Local Status Rules: 80% to 85% of vacancies across non-statewide cadres are reserved for local candidates of Andhra Pradesh as per the Presidential Order; non-local candidates can compete only against the unreserved quota.

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

  • Deputy Collector (PC 01)11
  • Asst. Commissioner of State Tax (PC 02)14
  • DSP Civil Category-II (PC 03)36
  • DSP Communications (PC 04)3
  • District Educational Officer (PC 05)14
  • Regional Transport Officer (PC 06)3
  • District Tribal Welfare Officer (PC 07)1
  • Deputy Registrar Cooperative (PC 08)15
  • Municipal Commissioner Gr-II (PC 09)12
  • Asst. Treasury Officer / Asst. Accounts Officer (PC 10)2
  • District Employment Officer (PC 11)3
  • Assistant Audit Officer (PC 12)14
  • Divisional Development Officer (PC 13)35
Total Vacancies163 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay scale varies across posts:

  • Divisional Development Officer (Panchayat Raj): ₹65,360 – ₹1,54,980/-
  • Deputy Collector, AC State Tax, DSP (Civil), DSP (Communications), District Educational Officer: ₹61,960 – ₹1,51,370/-
  • Regional Transport Officer, District Tribal Welfare Officer, Deputy Registrar: ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760/-
  • Municipal Commissioner Gr-II, ATO/AAO, District Employment Officer, Assistant Audit Officer: ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540/-

Scale of Pay ranging from ₹54,060 - ₹1,40,540 to ₹65,360 - ₹1,54,980 per month plus applicable state allowances (DA, HRA, etc.).

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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 APPSC web portal at psc.ap.gov.in.
  2. Complete One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) or log in with your existing OTPR user ID and password.
  3. Click on the online application link for Group-I Services (Notification No. 07/2026) available from October 06, 2026 to October 27, 2026 (11:59 PM).
  4. Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and communication details, and select post preferences.
  5. Upload scanned recent passport-size photograph and signature as per prescribed specifications.
  6. Pay the requisite application processing fee (₹250/-) and examination fee (₹120/- if applicable) through the integrated online payment gateway.
  7. Submit the completed application form and download/print the final application confirmation receipt for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Standard APPSC Fee Structure: Application Processing Fee of ₹250/- plus Examination Fee of ₹120/- for General/Unreserved candidates. SC, ST, BC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of the ₹120/- examination fee (only processing fee applicable).

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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APPSC Group-1 recruitment 2026 covers 163 vacancies across 13 administrative posts including Deputy Collector (11), Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (14), DSP Civil (36), DSP Communications (3), District Educational Officer (14), Divisional Development Officer (35), Municipal Commissioner Gr-II (12), and others.

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