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

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada

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Last date to apply 11 days left 29 October 2026
Last Date 29 October 2026
Qualification Graduate
Job Location Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, and Backward Classes Welfare departments across Andhra Pradesh

Overview

Applications run from 09 October 2026 to 29 October 2026.

Organisation
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada
Job Location
Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, and Backward Classes Welfare departments across Andhra Pradesh
Job Category
State Government Jobs

Important Dates

EventDateStatus
Notification Released15 September 2026✓ Done
Application Start Date09 October 2026✓ Done
Application Last Date29 October 2026Next
EventDate–
Detailed Notification Publication (on or before)9 October 2026✓ Done

Vacancy Details

A total of 114 provisional vacancies are on offer, as detailed below. The Commission has noted in both notifications that the number of vacancies is subject to variation upon confirmation from the concerned department.

Notification No.Post CodePost NameVacanciesScale of Pay (₹)
26/202601Assistant Social Welfare Officer, A.P. Social Welfare Service1148,440 – 1,37,220
26/202602Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, A.P. Tribal Welfare Service0648,440 – 1,37,220
25/202601Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service4137,640 – 1,15,500
25/202602Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service2337,640 – 1,15,500
25/202603Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service3337,640 – 1,15,500
Total114-

Within Notification No. 25/2026, Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts alone total 73 (21 + 23 + 29), and Notification No. 26/2026 accounts for the remaining 17 posts (11 + 6). Both notifications are for General Recruitment.

PostEssential Qualification
Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare OfficerBachelor's Degree of any recognised University in India, established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act, or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission, or an equivalent qualification.
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-IINot specified in the Brief Notification; educational qualification will be published in the Detailed Notification.

For both notifications, applicants must possess the requisite educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification, not the date of the Brief Notification.

PostScale of Pay (₹)
Assistant Social Welfare Officer48,440 – 1,37,220
Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer48,440 – 1,37,220
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (all three services)37,640 – 1,15,500

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

  • Age limit is not specified in either Brief Notification. This information, along with community-wise reservation details, will be published in the Detailed Notification on or before 9 October 2026.

Application Fee

CategoryFee
NoteApplication fee is not mentioned in either Brief Notification. Fee details, if applicable, are expected to be published along with the Detailed Notification and the online application process.

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APPSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 114 Hostel Welfare Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer Posts: Eligibility, dates and application steps

APPSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 114 Hostel Welfare Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer Posts. Check the recruitment notification for post-wise vacancies, qualifications, age rules and selection stages. Compare the application deadline with fee-payment and correction dates. Use the official application portal and retain your submission acknowledgement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026?

It is a set of 2 Brief Notifications (Nos. 25/2026 and 26/2026), both dated 15 September 2026, issued by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission for direct recruitment to 114 posts of Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, and Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II.

How many vacancies are available in APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026?

A total of 114 provisional vacancies: 11 Assistant Social Welfare Officer, 6 Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, and 73 Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (21 in Social Welfare, 23 in Tribal Welfare, and 29 in Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service).

What is the last date to apply for APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026?

The online application last date is 29 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

What is the qualification required for APPSC Welfare Officers posts?

Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer require a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent. The qualification for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II is not yet specified and will appear in the Detailed Notification.

How can I apply online for APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026?

Applications must be submitted online only at psc.ap.gov.in between 9 October 2026 and 29 October 2026, as described in the How to Apply section above.

What is the APPSC Welfare Officers selection process?

Selection for both notifications is through a single-level online (CBRT) examination only, with no separate Screening Test; marks may be normalised if the exam is held in multiple sessions. Assistant Social/Tribal Welfare Officer has a 3-paper, 450-mark exam, while Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II has a 2-paper, 300-mark exam, as detailed in the Selection Process section above.

What is the salary for APPSC Welfare Officers posts?

Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer carry a pay scale of ₹48,440–₹1,37,220, while Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II carries a pay scale of ₹37,640–₹1,15,500.

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