Must possess 1st or 2nd class Master's Degree in Social Anthropology, Sociology, or Social Work from a Recognized University with at least two research publications in National Level Academic Journals.
PermanentSep. 15, 2026
APPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026
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Sep. 15, 2026Assistant Director in A.P. Tribal Welfare State Service
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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 48,440 – 1,37,220/-
Age Limit
18 to 42 Years (Crucial Date: Date of Detailed Notification)
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
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidate age is reckoned as per the Detailed Notification with standard AP State Service age limits of 18 to 42 years. Standard upper age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Written Examination (Online CBRT - Objective Type)
OnlineMerit Scored
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - Practical)
OnlineQualifying Only
Document / Certificate Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection will be based strictly on merit in a single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) comprising Paper-I (150 Marks) and Paper-II (300 Marks), for a total of 450 Marks. No screening test or oral interview will be conducted. Shortlisted candidates must qualify the practical Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) of 100 marks (minimum qualifying: 40 for OC, 35 for BC, 30 for SC/ST/PwBD) and undergo Document Verification.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
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Exam Tier / Mode
Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability
Total Duration
150 Minutes
Negative Marking
1/3rd of marks (0.33 marks per wrong answer)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies & Mental Ability (Degree Standard) | 150 | 150 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Paper-II: Specialized Subject (Social Anthropology OR Sociology OR Social Work)
Total Duration
150 Minutes
Negative Marking
1/3rd of marks (0.67 marks per wrong answer)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Social Anthropology OR Sociology OR Social Work (P.G. Standard) | 150 | 300 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Qualifying Test: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Total Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
No negative marking (Practical assessment)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software | 1 | 100 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
The Assistant Director in A.P. Tribal Welfare State Service functions as a key Gazetted administrative and executive officer responsible for implementing and supervising socio-economic upliftment schemes in tribal areas. Duties involve a balance between administrative headquarters governance and active field touring across remote tribal agency villages, inspecting Ashram schools, hostels, and residential schools, and coordinating with Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs).
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Initial postings are primarily located across the Scheduled/Tribal Agency areas of Andhra Pradesh, including ITDA headquarters at Paderu (Alluri Sitharama Raju district), Parvathipuram (Parvathipuram Manyam district), Rampachodavaram, Seethampeta, or at the Directorate of Tribal Welfare in Vijayawada. Standard station tenure is typically 2 to 3 years before rotational transfers within the state service.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Direct recruit Assistant Directors form the feeder cadre for higher departmental leadership in Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare. The standard promotion ladder advances to Deputy Director of Tribal Welfare, followed by Joint Director, and subsequently Additional Director / Project Officer (ITDA) selections based on state service seniority, annual performance appraisals, and cadre vacancy clearances.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Mandatory Academic Publications: In addition to possessing a 1st or 2nd class Master's Degree in Social Anthropology, Sociology, or Social Work, candidates must have at least two research publications in National Level Academic Journals. Candidature lacking verified journal publications will be summarily rejected during scrutiny.
- Strict Online Registration Window: Applications are accepted exclusively online via https://psc.ap.gov.in from 13/10/2026 to 02/11/2026 up to 11:59 PM. No hard copies or offline postal submissions will be entertained.
- Crucial Qualification Date: The date of publication of the Detailed Notification (scheduled on or before 13/10/2026) will be strictly reckoned as the crucial date for age, academic credentials, community status, and journal publications.
- Single-Level CBRT Selection: The selection is formulated solely on the single-level CBRT examination (450 marks). There is no screening test or interview; therefore, scoring high in the 300-mark specialized Paper-II is critical.
- Negative Marking: One-third (1/3rd) of the marks allocated to each question will be deducted for every incorrect answer (0.33 mark penalty in Paper-I and 0.67 mark penalty in Paper-II).
- Mandatory Computer Proficiency: Shortlisted candidates must qualify the practical Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) with minimum prescribed cutoff marks (40% for OC, 35% for BC, 30% for SC/ST/PwBD) to be eligible for appointment.
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
- UR1
Total Vacancies01 Post
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Scale of Pay Rs. 48,440 – 1,37,220/- in AP Revised Pay Scales 2022 along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible state service allowances.
Scale of Pay Rs. 48,440 – 1,37,220/- under AP Revised Pay Scales 2022.
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 https://psc.ap.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) or log in with your existing OTPR user credentials.
- Navigate to the online application link for Notification No. 10/2026 (Assistant Director in A.P. Tribal Welfare State Service) during the application window from 13/10/2026 to 02/11/2026 (11:59 PM).
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and details of at least two national journal research publications.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required certificates in the prescribed dimensions and format.
- Pay the prescribed application and examination fees through the integrated payment gateway.
- Submit the completed application form and download the generated PDF acknowledgment for future reference.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Application fee and examination fee details will be specified in the Detailed Notification on or before 13/10/2026 (typically Rs. 250/- application processing fee + Rs. 120/- examination fee for OC, with fee exemption for SC/ST/BC/PwBD/Ex-SM).
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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.
Written Examination (Online CBRT - Objective Type)
OnlineMerit Scored
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - Practical)
OnlineQualifying Only
Document / Certificate Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection will be based strictly on merit in a single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) comprising Paper-I (150 Marks) and Paper-II (300 Marks), for a total of 450 Marks. No screening test or oral interview will be conducted. Shortlisted candidates must qualify the practical Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) of 100 marks (minimum qualifying: 40 for OC, 35 for BC, 30 for SC/ST/PwBD) and undergo Document Verification.
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