APPSC Recruitment 2026: 299 Posts Across 8 Notifications in Forest, Endowments, Industries and Welfare
There is a big opening for you in Andhra Pradesh this month. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) released eight separate brief notifications on 15 September 2026, and added together they come to 299 vacancies. The posts run from Forest Beat Officer and Draughtsman Grade-II up to Executive Officer Grade-III and Industrial Promotion Officer, with pay reaching ₹1,40,540 a month. If you have been waiting for government jobs in Andhra Pradesh, this is your widest chance this year.
All eight share one calendar: applications open on 16 October 2026 and close on 5 November 2026 at 11:59 P.M. Whether you are an Intermediate pass, an ITI holder or a graduate, there is a post here for you, and one notification is meant only for women. Keep one thing in mind — these are short brief notifications, and the full Detailed Notification comes on or before 16 October 2026. Read this guide from GovtJobsAlert.in carefully so nothing slips past you.
What Are the Key Highlights of APPSC Recruitment 2026?
APPSC recruits for Andhra Pradesh state government services. In one day it has advertised posts in five departments — Forest, Endowments, Industries, Women Development and Child Welfare, and Juvenile Welfare Correctional Service. Each notification stands on its own, with its own post, vacancy count, pay scale and exam scheme. All they share is the calendar.
- Post Names: Forest Beat Officer, Forest Range Officer, Forest Section Officer, Draughtsman Gr-II, Supervisor Gr-I, Industrial Promotion Officer, Probation Officer Gr-II, Executive Officer Gr-III
- Total Vacancies: 299, the combined total across eight separate notifications
- Salary / Pay Scale: ₹25,220 – ₹1,40,540 per month, depending on the post
- Job Location: Andhra Pradesh
- Application Start Date: 16 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 5 November 2026 (up to 11:59 P.M.)
How Many Vacancies Are There in APPSC Recruitment 2026?
| Notification No. | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 18/2026 | Forest Beat Officer | 23 |
| 16/2026 | Forest Range Officers | 4 |
| 15/2026 | Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) | 20 |
| 17/2026 | Forest Section Officer | 26 |
| 13/2026 | Supervisor Grade-I (only for women) | 29 |
| 24/2026 | Industrial Promotion Officers | 78 |
| 12/2026 | District Probation Officer Gr-II / Intake Probation Officer | 15 |
| 23/2026 | Executive Officer Grade-III | 104 |
| Combined | Eight notifications added together | 299 |
No notification prints a grand total — 299 is simply the sum of the eight figures above. Every count is provisional and can change on confirmation from the department, and the community-wise breakup is not given in any of the eight; it comes only in the Detailed Notification.
What Is the Eligibility Criteria for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post (Notification) | What You Must Have |
|---|---|
| Forest Beat Officer (18/2026) | Pass in Intermediate Examination or its equivalent |
| Forest Range Officers (16/2026) | Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, in any one of these 14 subjects: Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications / Computer Science, Engineering (Agriculture, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical), Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
| Draughtsman Grade-II (15/2026) | Trade certificate of Draughtsman (Civil) Trade, i.e. ITI in the State, or its equivalent |
| Forest Section Officer (17/2026) | Bachelor’s degree with Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology or Agriculture as a subject; or a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering; or equivalent |
| Supervisor Grade-I (13/2026) | One of 11 listed degrees in Home Science, B.S.W., Sociology or Food Science / Nutrition streams — only women may apply |
| Industrial Promotion Officers (24/2026) | No educational qualification is stated in this brief notification at all |
| District Probation Officer Gr-II (12/2026) | Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology; or any graduation with M.A. in Social Work or Psychology; or M.A. with specialisation in Criminology or Correctional Administration |
| Executive Officer Grade-III (23/2026) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University, or any other equivalent qualification |
Every graduate looking for government jobs should match that subject list against their own degree. Two warnings: 13/2026 is only for women, and 24/2026 carries no qualification clause at all — do not borrow one from a sibling post and assume it fits.
Age Limit
The eight brief notifications state no age limit and no age relaxation. Both will be announced in the Detailed Notification, due on or before 16/10/2026. Do not go by an older APPSC advertisement or a figure from some other website.
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Physical and Medical Requirements
For 18/2026, 16/2026 and 17/2026 the notifications put physical requirements in the online Detailed Notification, and add a walking test and Medical Examination (Medical Board). Draughtsman 15/2026 has neither.
Important Conditions You Must Know
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Online mode only | An application sent by any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained under any circumstances |
| Crucial date | The date of the Detailed Notification is the crucial date in all aspects, including for your educational qualification |
| Provisional vacancies | Counts can change on confirmation from the department |
| Supervisor Grade-I | Only for women — men cannot apply for notification 13/2026 |
| Higher qualification (13/2026) | If you hold a higher qualification, you are eligible to apply only when that higher qualification is in Home Science / Social Work / Sociology / Food Science & Nutrition. The 11 listed degrees on their own remain eligible |
What Is the Salary for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
Each notification prints its own pay scale, and the gap between the lowest and highest post is wide. Here is exactly what they state.
| Post | Monthly Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|
| Forest Beat Officer | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| Executive Officer Grade-III | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| Forest Section Officer | 32,670 – 1,01,970 |
| Draughtsman Grade-II | 34,580 – 1,07,210 |
| Supervisor Grade-I | 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| District Probation Officer Gr-II | 44,570 – 1,27,480 |
| Forest Range Officers | 48,440 – 1,37,220 |
| Industrial Promotion Officers | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
The brief notifications print the pay scale and nothing else. Allowances are not mentioned in them, so treat the Detailed Notification as the final word on your take-home pay.
Even the lowest scale here is a solid state government salary, and Industrial Promotion Officers at ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540 is the best-paying post in this set.
What Is the Selection Process for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
Good news first: for all eight posts the Commission has said there is only a single-level examination and no Screening Test, however many applications arrive.
| Stage | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Single-level examination | One exam decides it — no Screening Test, whatever the number of applicants |
| Exam mode | Online (CBRT); papers are objective type, except the Forest Beat Officer qualifying essay, which is descriptive |
| Negative marking | 1/3rd of the marks for a question is cut for every wrong answer |
| Normalisation | If the exam runs in multiple sessions, the Commission may normalise marks |
| Computer Proficiency Test | Scheme and syllabus is annexed to every one of the eight notifications |
| Walking test + Medical Examination | Only for 18/2026, 16/2026 and 17/2026 — not for Draughtsman Gr-II (15/2026). Medical Examination is conducted by a Medical Board; both tests are arranged by the Forest Department with the Commission’s concurrence |
| Ratio for the walking test / medical call | The Commission picks candidates in 1:2 of vacancies for Forest Beat Officer and Forest Section Officer, 1:3 for Forest Range Officers (General Rule 22 & 22A) |
| Post | Papers in the Written Exam | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Beat Officer | Qualifying essay + General Studies & Mental Ability + General Science and General Mathematics | 200 |
| Forest Range Officers | Qualifying English & Telugu + General Studies, Mathematics, General Forestry-I and General Forestry-II | 600 |
| Forest Section Officer | Qualifying English & Telugu + General Studies, Mathematics and General Forestry | 450 |
| Draughtsman Grade-II | General Studies & Mental Ability + ITI (Civil Draughtsman) | 300 |
| Supervisor Grade-I | General Studies & Mental Ability + Home Science & Social Work | 300 |
| Industrial Promotion Officers | General Studies & Mental Ability + Applied Science, Engineering and Management (Diploma standard) | 300 |
| District Probation Officer Gr-II | General Studies & Mental Ability + Social Work and Criminology / Psychology | 300 |
| Executive Officer Grade-III | General Studies & Mental Ability + Hindu Philosophy & Temple System | 300 |
General Studies & Mental Ability appears in every paper set, so start there. Our exam syllabus and pattern pages will help you plan while you wait.
How to Apply Online for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted online only, and the whole process happens on the Commission’s own portal. Keep your photograph, signature, qualification certificate and community certificate scanned and ready before you begin.
- Visit the official APPSC application portal (link in Essential Links below).
- Register with a valid mobile number and email ID, or sign in if you are already registered with the Commission.
- Read the Detailed Notification and the instructions first, then fill the online application form and enter every particular correctly.
- Upload the photograph, signature and the documents the Detailed Notification asks for.
- Pay the application fee in the mode the Detailed Notification allows — no fee is stated in the brief notifications.
- Submit the form, then download the confirmation page and keep a printout safely with you.
Apply well before the last evening — a portal rush is nobody’s friend. And a claim you cannot back with the right certificate is the easiest way to lose a seat you have already earned.
What Are the Important Dates for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief notifications released | 15/09/2026 |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 16/10/2026 |
| Online application starts | 16/10/2026 |
| Last date to apply | 05/11/2026 (up to 11:59 P.M.) |
| Exam date | To be announced in the Detailed Notification |
What Is the Application Fee for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | To be announced in the Detailed Notification, due on or before 16/10/2026 |
Not one of the eight notifications mentions a fee or a payment mode. Any figure quoted for this recruitment right now is somebody’s guess, not the Commission’s word — pay only what the Detailed Notification prescribes.
Essential Links for APPSC Recruitment 2026
- Download Notification 18/2026 PDF — Forest Beat Officer
- Download Notification 16/2026 PDF — Forest Range Officers
- Download Notification 15/2026 PDF — Draughtsman Grade-II
- Download Notification 17/2026 PDF — Forest Section Officer
- Download Notification 13/2026 PDF — Supervisor Grade-I (women only)
- Download Notification 24/2026 PDF — Industrial Promotion Officers
- Download Notification 12/2026 PDF — District Probation Officer Grade-II
- Download Notification 23/2026 PDF — Executive Officer Grade-III
- Apply Online for APPSC Recruitment 2026 – Multiple Vacancy
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Andhra Pradesh Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Eight notifications on one day and 299 posts between them — pick the post that matches your degree and start preparing now. Mark 5 November 2026, 11:59 P.M. on your calendar, and read the Detailed Notification before you fill anything. For more Andhra Pradesh government job updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in. You have got this.