APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026: 90 Vacancies for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, Assistant Social and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued two brief notifications for 90 welfare posts in the state’s Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare departments. Notification No. 25/2026 covers 73 Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts, and Notification No. 26/2026 covers 11 Assistant Social Welfare Officer and 6 Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer posts. Pay goes up to ₹1,37,220. If you want a stable Andhra Pradesh government job where your work directly helps students and families, this is worth your time.
The online application runs from 9 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). These are brief notifications, so some details like fee and age limit sit in the Detailed Notification. Below we explain what is confirmed, what is still to come, and how to plan your preparation. Read every section carefully, and keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for each update on this recruitment.
Key Highlights – APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer, ASWO and ATWO Recruitment 2026
APPSC is the state body that recruits for Andhra Pradesh government departments. Both brief notifications are dated 15 September 2026, and both are open for online applications in the same window. The exam for both is a single-level online test with no screening test.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada |
| Notifications | Brief Notification No. 25/2026 and No. 26/2026, both dated 15/09/2026 |
| Posts | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 90 (73 + 17), provisional |
| Pay Scale | ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500 (HWO Grade-II); ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 (ASWO / ATWO) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Window | 9 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
How Many Vacancies Are There in APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026?
The HWO Grade-II posts are split across three services; the Detailed Notification gives the full break-up. Here is the post-wise count from both notifications.
| Post (Service) | Notification | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service) | 25/2026 | 21 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service) | 25/2026 | 23 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service) | 25/2026 | 29 |
| Assistant Social Welfare Officer (A.P. Social Welfare Service) | 26/2026 | 11 |
| Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer (A.P. Tribal Welfare Service) | 26/2026 | 06 |
| Total | Both | 90 |
All these vacancies are provisional. The Commission says the numbers can change once the concerned departments confirm them. The category-wise break-up (reservation) is not in the brief notifications; it will be given in the Detailed Notification. So do not assume a seat exists for your category until you see that break-up.
What is the Eligibility for APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised university in India (established by a Central, State or Provincial Act, or an institution recognised by UGC), or an equivalent qualification |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | Not stated in the brief notification – it will be in the Detailed Notification |
For the two officer posts, you must hold the degree as on the date of the Detailed Notification, not just by the last date. If your final-year result is still pending, check this point carefully. If you are a graduate looking for state government jobs, these two posts are open to any stream.
For Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, please do not guess. The Paper-II subject is Education, but the brief notification does not say which degree is needed. Wait for the Detailed Notification and match your certificates against it.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not given in the brief notifications – see the Detailed Notification |
| Cut-off date | The date of the Detailed Notification is the crucial date in all aspects |
🎂 Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and instantly check your eligibility — including any age relaxation you qualify for. →
The brief notifications say nothing about age limits or relaxation. Once the Detailed Notification gives the limits, use the calculator above with the Detailed Notification date as your reference date.
What is the Salary for APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer, ASWO and ATWO 2026?
The notifications give the scale of pay for each post. These are the official figures.
| Post | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500 |
| Assistant Social Welfare Officer | ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 |
| Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer | ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 |
The two officer posts carry the higher scale. The notifications do not list allowances, so we are not giving any in-hand figure here. Your actual monthly pay will depend on the allowances the state government allows at your place of posting.
Which post should you aim for? If you are a graduate, read both notifications side by side. The officer posts pay more, but they have three papers instead of two, including a full paper on Andhra Pradesh history and welfare programmes. The Hostel Welfare Officer post has more seats (73), and its Paper-II is on Education. Check the Detailed Notification to see whether you may apply for both, and then plan your study time around the papers you will actually write.
What is the Selection Process for APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | Single-level, objective type, degree standard, online (CBRT) mode |
| Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) | Practical test of 60 minutes for 100 marks, with minimum qualifying marks (scheme annexed to both notifications) |
The Commission clearly says there will be no Screening Test, however many applications come in. If the exam runs in more than one session, marks may be normalised by the method the Commission decides.
Negative marking applies: for each wrong answer, 1/3rd of the marks for that question will be cut. So avoid blind guessing. Attempt a question only when you can rule out most of the options; three wrong answers wipe out the marks of one right answer.
Exam Pattern – Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (Notification 25/2026)
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 |
| Paper-II | Subject (Education) | 150 |
| Maximum Marks | Paper-I + Paper-II | 300 |
Exam Pattern – Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer (Notification 26/2026)
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 |
| Paper-II | Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh and Welfare Programmes | 150 |
| Paper-III | General Overview of the Indian Constitution and Welfare and Protection Measures for Weaker Sections | 150 |
| Maximum Marks | Paper-I + Paper-II + Paper-III | 450 |
Every paper has 150 questions in 150 minutes. The full topic list is in the annexure of each notification, and you can find more preparation help on our syllabus page.
Computer Proficiency Test – Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST (also PBD in the HWO Grade-II scheme) | 30 |
| BC | 35 |
| OC | 40 |
The CPT checks office skills: computer basics (MCQs, 20%), document preparation with typing speed (25%), inserting objects (15%), Excel (20%) and PowerPoint (20%). The software can be MS Office or its equivalent such as LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice, on Windows, Linux or Mac. Typing speed is part of the test and may be made mandatory for qualifying, so practise typing and basic office work now.
Which Conditions Can Cost You the APPSC Welfare Officer Job?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Online only | Applications sent in any mode other than online will not be entertained under any circumstances |
| Provisional vacancies | The number of posts may change after departments confirm them |
| Crucial date | The date of the Detailed Notification is the crucial date in all aspects |
| Qualification date (ASWO / ATWO) | You must hold the degree as on the date of the Detailed Notification |
| Read before applying | You must read the Detailed Notification and enter your details correctly in the online form |
How to Apply Online for APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read the Detailed Notification on the APPSC website first (link in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Open the APPSC online application portal (link in Essential Links) |
| 3 | Register or sign in with your mobile number and email, as the portal asks |
| 4 | Choose the right notification – No. 25/2026 for HWO Grade-II, No. 26/2026 for ASWO / ATWO |
| 5 | Fill in the form carefully and upload the documents the Detailed Notification asks for |
| 6 | Pay the application fee in the modes the Detailed Notification allows |
| 7 | Submit before 11:59 PM on 29 October 2026 and save the confirmation page |
The Commission advises applying well before the last date to avoid the last-minute rush. Keep your degree certificate and community certificate ready before you begin.
What are the Important Dates for APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief Notifications (25/2026 and 26/2026) | 15 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification on APPSC website | On or before 9 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 9 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
What is the Application Fee for APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not given in the brief notifications – see the Detailed Notification |
Check the fee, any exemption and the payment mode in the Detailed Notification before you start the form.
Essential Links – APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer, ASWO and ATWO Recruitment 2026
- Download Brief Notification No. 25/2026 – Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (PDF)
- Download Brief Notification No. 26/2026 – Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer (PDF)
- Apply Online for APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 – Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer
- Visit APPSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Andhra Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
With 90 posts across three welfare roles, this APPSC recruitment is a real chance for graduates who want to serve hostels and welfare schemes in Andhra Pradesh. Read the Detailed Notification, check your eligibility and apply before 29 October 2026. Start your preparation for Paper-I and the CPT today. For more state recruitments, see our other government jobs list, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every update.