Applicants must hold a Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) from a recognized University or UGC-approved institution. In addition, candidates must have at least 2 years of industrial work experience in medium and large-scale manufacturing process industries, preferably in Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management, certified by the Chief Executive of the employing industry.
PermanentSep. 15, 2026
APPSC Inspector of Factories Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 12 Posts
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Sep. 15, 2026Inspector of Factories in A.P. Factories Service
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
12 Posts
Pay Scale
₹ 65,360 – ₹ 1,54,980/-
Age Limit
18 to 42 Years (Relaxations Applicable)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 15, 2026
2
Starts
Oct 13, 2026
3
Deadline
Nov 2, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window13 Oct – 2 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates must be aged between 18 and 42 years. Standard state government age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates, up to 10 years for PwBD, and as applicable for Ex-Servicemen and state government employees.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Single-Level Written Examination (CBRT Online Mode)
Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT)Merit Scored
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) - Practical Assessment
Practical Computer Assessment (60 Mins, 100 Marks)Qualifying Only
Verification of Original Degrees, Industrial Experience Certificate & Documents
In-person Document VerificationQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through a single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) consisting of two objective papers totaling 450 marks (Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability [150 questions, 150 marks], Paper-II: Industrial & Occupational Safety, Health and Environment [150 questions, 300 marks – each question carries 2 marks]). No screening test will be conducted irrespective of application volume. Candidates must also qualify in the practical Computer Proficiency Test (CPT, 100 marks) prior to final selection and certificate verification.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 1
Total Duration
150 Minutes
Negative Marking
None / N/A
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 2
Total Duration
150 Minutes
Negative Marking
None / N/A
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 3
Total Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
None / N/A
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year | Category / Post Stream | Cutoff / Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| — | General | — |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Inspector of Factories is a prestigious, high-authority Gazetted Group-A technical cadre in the Directorate of Factories, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Headquartered in major industrial belts (Visakhapatnam SEZ, Kakinada Petrochemical Corridor, Sri City, Tirupati, Vijayawada-Guntur, Kurnool), officers enforce the Factories Act, 1948, the AP Factories Rules, 1950, and environmental safety laws. Responsibilities include inspecting high-risk chemical plants, pharmaceutical APIs, steel mills, power plants, and food processing factories. Officers inspect plant design, pressure systems, fire safety systems, boiler safety, and investigate fatal industrial incidents with statutory authority to issue improvement notices, stop-work orders, and initiate criminal prosecution before Chief Judicial Magistrates.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
State Gazetted cadre with postings in regional inspectorate circles and divisions across Andhra Pradesh. Transfers are carried out under state gazetted officer transfer policies every 2 to 3 years.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Starting at Pay Level ₹ 65,360 – ₹ 1,54,980/-, Inspectors of Factories progress along a structured executive ladder: Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories (DCIF), Joint Chief Inspector of Factories (JCIF), Additional Chief Inspector of Factories, culminating in Director of Factories (Head of Department).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Eligible Engineering Branches Only: Degree must be strictly in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering; civil, computer science, or other engineering disciplines are ineligible.
- Mandatory 2-Year Industrial Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience in medium/large manufacturing process industries is strictly required, certified by the Chief Executive / MD of the company.
- High Weightage Technical Paper: Paper-II carries double weightage (300 marks for 150 questions), requiring deep mastery of quantitative risk assessment (QRA, HAZOP) and industrial safety engineering.
- Negative Marking: Explicit 1/3rd penalty for each wrong answer in Paper-I (0.33 mark) and Paper-II (0.66 mark).
- Qualifying Practical CPT: Clearing the practical Computer Proficiency Test (100 marks) is mandatory prior to final selection.
- Online Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted online exclusively through psc.ap.gov.in between 13/10/2026 and 02/11/2026 (11:59 P.M.).
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
- Inspector of Factories in A.P. Factories Service (General Recruitment)12
Total Vacancies12 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Scale of Pay: ₹ 65,360 – ₹ 1,54,980/- in A.P. Factories Service (Gazetted Group-A Cadre).
Pay Scale of ₹ 65,360 – ₹ 1,54,980/- as per Andhra Pradesh Revised Pay Scales (RPS 2022) with admissible Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Gazetted technical allowances.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official APPSC portal at psc.ap.gov.in and log in using your One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) ID, or create a fresh OTPR profile if applying for the first time.
- Navigate to the direct recruitment section and select Notification No. 14/2026: Recruitment to the post of Inspector of Factories in A.P. Factories Service.
- Fill in personal details, engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Industrial), details of 2-year industrial work experience, and exam center preferences.
- Upload scanned passport photograph, signature, and industrial experience certificate issued by the Chief Executive of the manufacturing unit.
- Pay the application processing fee and examination fee online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
- Submit the completed application form between 13/10/2026 and 02/11/2026 (up to 11:59 P.M.) and download the acknowledgment application PDF for record.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Application Processing Fee: ₹ 250/-; Examination Fee: ₹ 120/- (Candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from payment of examination fee).
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Single-Level Written Examination (CBRT Online Mode)
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Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) - Practical Assessment
Practical Computer Assessment (60 Mins, 100 Marks)Qualifying Only
Verification of Original Degrees, Industrial Experience Certificate & Documents
In-person Document VerificationQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through a single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) consisting of two objective papers totaling 450 marks (Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability [150 questions, 150 marks], Paper-II: Industrial & Occupational Safety, Health and Environment [150 questions, 300 marks – each question carries 2 marks]). No screening test will be conducted irrespective of application volume. Candidates must also qualify in the practical Computer Proficiency Test (CPT, 100 marks) prior to final selection and certificate verification.
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The post carries a Group-A Gazetted pay scale of ₹ 65,360 – ₹ 1,54,980/- (RPS 2022) with admissible DA, HRA, and state allowances.
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