APPSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 114 Hostel Welfare Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer Posts

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the recruitment notifications (Notification Nos. 25/2026 & 26/2026) to fill 114 vacancies for the posts of Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer.

Key Highlights & Dates

Organization: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Advt. Numbers: 25/2026 & 26/2026
Total Posts: 114 Vacancies
Application Mode: Online
Online Application Starts: 9 October 2026
Last Date to Apply: 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Official Website: psc.ap.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancies & Pay Scale

Post Name	Department	Total Vacancies	Pay Scale (RPS 2022)
Assistant Social Welfare Officer	AP Social Welfare Service	11	₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220/-
Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer	AP Tribal Welfare Service	06	₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220/-
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II	AP Social Welfare Subordinate Service	41	₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500/-
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II	AP Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service	23	₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500/-
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II	AP BC Welfare Subordinate Service	33	₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500/-
Total		114

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification:

Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II:
- Social / BC Welfare: Graduation with B.Ed. or equivalent degree.
- Tribal Welfare: Graduation with D.Ed. or B.Ed. degree.

2. Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026):

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 44 Years
(Standard age relaxations applicable for SC, ST, BC, EWS, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen as per AP Government rules).

Application Fee

General / Unreserved / Non-Local Candidates: ₹330/- (Application Fee ₹250 + Exam Fee ₹80)
SC / ST / BC / PwD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹250/- (Exempted from Exam Fee)
Payment Mode: Online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI)

Selection Process

Written Examination (Objective Type / OMR or CBRT):
- Paper 1: General Studies & Mental Ability (150 Marks, 150 Mins)
- Paper 2: Subject Paper (Education / Social Work / Relevant Discipline) (150 Marks, 150 Mins)
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Qualifying test for shortlisted candidates.
Document Verification (DV)

Written Examination Scheme – Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer

As per Annexure-III of G.O.Ms.No.141, Finance (HR-I Plg. & Policy) Dept., dated 01/08/2016, read with G.O.Ms.No.100, GA (Ser-A) Department, dated 30/09/2022:

Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Duration (Minutes)	Maximum Marks
Paper-I	General Studies & Mental Ability	150	150	150
Paper-II	Subject Paper	150	150	150
Paper-III	Subject Paper	150	150	150
Total	450

Written Examination Scheme – Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II

As per Annexure-V of G.O.Ms.No.201, Finance (HR-I Plg. & Policy) Dept., dated 21/12/2017:

Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Duration (Minutes)	Maximum Marks
Paper-I	General Studies & Mental Ability	150	150	150
Paper-II	Subject (Education)	150	150	150
Total	300

For both examinations, as per G.O.Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., dated 06/12/2016, each wrong answer in the objective-type papers will be penalised with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for that question. The detailed subject-wise syllabus for each post's examination is annexed to its respective notification.

How to Apply Online

Go to the official website psc.ap.gov.in.
Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if you are a new user.
Log in with your OTPR ID and password.
Click on the Online Application submission link for Notification No. 25/2026 or 26/2026.
Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
Upload required documents, photograph, and signature.
Pay the online application fee and submit the application before 29 October 2026.