APPSC Inspector of Factories Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 12 Posts
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Published
- Posts
- 12
- Last date
- 2 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- B.E. / B.Tech, Graduate, Experienced
- Location
- Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is hiring 12 Inspectors of Factories for the A.P. Factories Service in Andhra Pradesh. You likely qualify if you hold a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering and have at least 2 years of industrial work experience. Online applications close on 2 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Submit early, because the online portal may slow down near the deadline.
Who Should Apply for APPSC Inspector of Factories 2026
This suits engineering graduates in the four listed branches who have worked 2 or more years in manufacturing industry, and it does not suit diploma holders or graduates in other streams unless the equivalence rule applies to them.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Your experience certificate must be issued by the Chief Executive of the industry where you worked, so request it before you apply.
- Applications sent by post, email or any mode other than the online portal will not be accepted, so do not send a paper copy.
- Read the Detailed Notification on the APPSC website, which is due by 13 October 2026, before you fill in the form, since it holds the full eligibility details.
APPSC Inspector of Factories 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
आंध्र प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग (APPSC) ने फैक्ट्रीज़ सेवा में Inspector of Factories के 12 पदों पर भर्ती के लिए संक्षिप्त अधिसूचना संख्या 14/2026 जारी की है। इन पदों का वेतनमान 65,360 – 1,54,980 रुपये है। आवेदक के पास मैकेनिकल, इलेक्ट्रिकल, केमिकल या इंडस्ट्रियल इंजीनियरिंग में मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय या संस्थान की डिग्री होनी चाहिए तथा मध्यम और बड़े पैमाने के विनिर्माण उद्योगों में कम से कम 2 वर्ष का औद्योगिक कार्य अनुभव होना चाहिए। आवेदन केवल आयोग की वेबसाइट psc.ap.gov.in के माध्यम से ऑनलाइन किए जाएंगे, और अंतिम तिथि 2 नवंबर 2026 है, रात 11:59 बजे तक।
Download the APPSC Inspector of Factories Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 15 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 2 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Detailed Notification available on or before | 2026-10-13 |
| Published on this site | 13 Oct 2026 |
APPSC Inspector of Factories 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 12
| Name of the post | No. of vacancies | Scale of Pay Rs |
|---|---|---|
| Inspector of Factories in A.P. Factories Service | 12 | 65,360 – 1,54,980 |
APPSC Inspector of Factories 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering from a recognised university or institution, or equivalent recognised qualification
- Minimum 2 years industrial work experience in medium and large-scale manufacturing process industries, preferably in Industrial Safety, Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Management
Other Conditions
- Experience certificate to be issued by the Chief Executive of the concerned industry
Posts located in: Andhra Pradesh. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
APPSC Inspector of Factories 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The pay scale is ₹65,360 to ₹1,54,980. The notification does not state the starting basic pay or the grade level.
As printed in the notification: 65,360 – 1,54,980
APPSC Inspector of Factories 2026 Selection Process
- Single-level written examination (online CBRT mode); no screening test
- Normalisation of marks may apply if held in multiple sessions
Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-II | Industrial and Occupational Safety, Health and Environment | 150 | 150 | 300 |
How to Apply for APPSC Inspector of Factories 2026
- Apply online through the Commission's website only; applications by any other mode are not entertained
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Before You Apply for APPSC Inspector of Factories 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering from a recognised university or institution, or equivalent recognised qualification, or as listed for other posts).
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You will submit and pay by 2 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (2 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
APPSC Inspector of Factories 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year engineering students apply?
The notification requires a degree and 2 years of industrial work experience, so final-year students without that experience do not appear to qualify.
Is there a screening test before the main exam?
No. The notification says there is a single-level examination only, with no screening test, held in online CBRT mode.
Will marks be adjusted if the exam is held in several sessions?
The notification says marks may be normalised if the exam runs in multiple sessions, with details to be announced later.
Is there an application fee?
The notification does not say.
Abbreviations on This Page
- CBRT
- Computer Based Recruitment Test
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission and checked against it on 22 Oct 2026. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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