Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 15 September 2026 on the official website of APPSC. A total of 255 vacancies have been announced through the APPSC Recruitment 2026 for Inspector of Factories, English Reporters, Telugu Reporters, Assistant Statistical Officer, Analyst Grade-II and Assistant Director posts.
Candidates who have the prescribed educational qualifications for the respective posts are eligible to apply for these vacancies. The online application process for APPSC Recruitment 2026 will start on 13 October 2026 and will remain open until 02 November 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
APPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has officially released six brief notifications dated 15 September 2026 for direct recruitment to Inspector of Factories, English Reporters, Telugu Reporters, Assistant Statistical Officer, Analyst Grade-II and Assistant Director posts. A total of 255 provisional vacancies have been announced across these posts. The notifications include details on post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, pay scales, important dates, selection process and online application procedure. Candidates are strongly advised to read the Detailed Notification carefully before applying. The notifications are available on the official APPSC website.
APPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Notification Numbers | 09/2026, 10/2026, 14/2026, 20/2026, 21/2026, 22/2026 |
| Notification Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Posts Covered | Inspector of Factories; English Reporters & Telugu Reporters; Assistant Statistical Officer; Analyst Grade-II; Assistant Director (Tribal Welfare); Assistant Director (Economics & Statistical Service) |
| Total Provisional Vacancies | 255 (across all six posts, subject to variation) |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates meeting the post-specific educational qualification listed in the Eligibility section below |
| Application Start Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 2 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Application Mode | Online only, through psc.ap.gov.in |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Selection Process | Single-level online (CBRT) written examination for each post; no Screening Test |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
The provisional vacancies and pay scale notified for each post are given below. APPSC has clarified that vacancy numbers may vary once confirmation is received from the concerned department.
| Notification No. | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 14/2026 | Inspector of Factories, A.P. Factories Service | 12 |
| 22/2026 | English Reporters, A.P. Legislature Services | 10 (07 + 03 CF) |
| 22/2026 | Telugu Reporters, A.P. Legislature Services | 01 CF |
| 20/2026 | Assistant Statistical Officer, A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service | 196 |
| 21/2026 | Analyst Grade-II, A.P. Pollution Control Board | 18 |
| 10/2026 | Assistant Director, A.P. Tribal Welfare State Service | 01 |
| 09/2026 | Assistant Director, A.P. Economics and Statistical Service | 17 |
| Total (all six posts) | 255 | |
CF in the table denotes carried-forward vacancy. A detailed, category-wise vacancy breakup will be published along with the Detailed Notification.
APPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
These dates apply uniformly to all six posts under APPSC Recruitment 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Release | On or before 13 October 2026 |
| APPSC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Start Date | 13 October 2026 |
| APPSC Recruitment 2026 Last Date to Apply Online | 2 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
The date of the Detailed Notification will be treated as the crucial date for all eligibility purposes (age, qualification, community, etc.), as stated in the brief notification.
APPSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Each post under APPSC Recruitment 2026 has its own educational qualification requirement. Candidates must possess the required qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification. Full eligibility, including age limit and community-wise relaxation, will be published in the Detailed Notification.
APPSC Inspector of Factories Qualification
A Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering from a recognised university, along with a minimum of two years of industrial work experience in medium and large-scale manufacturing process industries, preferably in Industrial Safety, Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Management. The experience certificate must be issued by the Chief Executive of the concerned industry.
APPSC English Reporters and Telugu Reporters Qualification
For English Reporters: a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, Shorthand (English) at a minimum speed of 150 words per minute, and Typewriting (English) of a higher grade from the State Board of Technical Education. For Telugu Reporters: a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, Shorthand and Typewriting (Telugu) both of a higher grade, and a practical test at 80 words per minute in Telugu Shorthand. Preference is given to candidates who additionally hold the corresponding qualification in the other language.
APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Qualification
A Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as a main subject, or with Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Computer Science as a main subject provided Statistics was studied as a paper in one, two, or all three years of the degree.
APPSC Analyst Grade-II Qualification
A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Sciences from a recognised university. First Class candidates will be given preference.
APPSC Assistant Director (Tribal Welfare) Qualification
A first or second class Master's Degree in Social Anthropology, Sociology or Social Work from a recognised university, along with a minimum of two publications in national-level academic journals.
APPSC Assistant Director (Economics & Statistical Service) Qualification
A Postgraduate Degree in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics or Computer Science from a recognised university.
APPSC Recruitment 2026 Salary
The pay scale notified for each post is summarised below.
| Post | Pay Scale (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Inspector of Factories | 65,360 - 1,54,980 |
| English Reporters / Telugu Reporters | 57,100 - 1,47,760 |
| Assistant Statistical Officer | 37,640 - 1,15,500 |
| Analyst Grade-II | 48,440 - 1,37,220 |
| Assistant Director (Tribal Welfare) | 48,440 - 1,37,220 |
| Assistant Director (Economics & Statistical Service) | 57,100 - 1,47,760 |
APPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
For every post under APPSC Recruitment 2026, selection is through a single-level examination only; no Screening Test will be conducted irrespective of the number of applications received. The examination will be conducted in online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. If the single-level exam is held across multiple sessions, APPSC will apply a normalisation process to the marks, with the methodology to be notified separately.
APPSC Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern (Post-wise)
| Post | Papers | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspector of Factories | Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability; Paper II: Industrial and Occupational Safety, Health and Environment | 300 | 450 |
| English Reporters | Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability (objective); Paper II: Dictation in English Shorthand at 150 wpm with transcription in longhand (conventional type) | 150 (Paper I) + dictation test | 300 |
| Assistant Statistical Officer | Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability; Paper II: Subject paper | 300 | 300 |
| Analyst Grade-II | Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability; Paper II: Common Paper | 300 | 300 |
| Assistant Director (Tribal Welfare) | Paper 1: General Studies & Mental Ability (Degree standard); Paper 2: Social Anthropology / Sociology / Social Work (PG standard) | 300 | 450 |
| Assistant Director (Economics & Statistical Service) | Paper 1: General Studies & Mental Ability (Degree standard); Paper 2 & Paper 3: Subject papers (PG standard) | 450 | 450 |
For all objective-type papers, each wrong answer is penalised with one-third of the marks prescribed for that question, as per the applicable government orders cited in each notification's syllabus annexure.
How to Apply for APPSC Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted only in online mode through the official APPSC website. Applications sent through any other mode will not be accepted under any circumstances.
APPSC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Steps
- Visit the official APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in.
- Locate the Online Application link for the relevant notification number (09/2026, 10/2026, 14/2026, 20/2026, 21/2026 or 22/2026).
- Read the Detailed Notification and instructions carefully before filling the form.
- Fill in the Online Application Form with accurate personal, educational and other required details.
- Submit the application well before the last date, 2 November 2026, to avoid last-minute rush.
APPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Inspector of Factories Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| English Reporters Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Assistant Director Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Assistant Statistical Officer Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Analyst Grade-II Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Assistant Director Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
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