APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 73 Posts
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Published
- Posts
- 73
- Last date
- 29 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- See notification
- Location
- Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is hiring 73 Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II staff across three subordinate services in Andhra Pradesh. The posts cover Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare. The notification does not list the education qualifications, so check the detailed notification before you decide. Applications close on 29 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Who Should Apply for APPSC Welfare Officers 2026
The notification does not state the eligible degree subjects, so check the detailed notification before assuming you qualify.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Apply only through the online portal at psc.ap.gov.in, because applications sent by any other method will not be accepted.
- Start your application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute website problems.
- Note that the detailed notification, which holds the eligibility rules, is due on or before 9 October 2026, so read it before you fill the form.
APPSC Welfare Officers 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
आंध्र प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग (APPSC) ने होस्टल वेलफेयर ऑफिसर ग्रेड-II के कुल 73 पदों पर भर्ती का संक्षिप्त अधिसूचना (संख्या 25/2026) जारी किया है। इन पदों में A.P. सोशल वेलफेयर सबऑर्डिनेट सर्विस के 21, A.P. ट्राइबल वेलफेयर सबऑर्डिनेट सर्विस के 23 और A.P. बैकवर्ड क्लासेस वेलफेयर सबऑर्डिनेट सर्विस के 29 पद शामिल हैं। वेतनमान 37,640 - 1,15,500 रुपये है। आवेदन केवल आयोग की वेबसाइट psc.ap.gov.in के माध्यम से ऑनलाइन किए जाने हैं। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 9 अक्टूबर 2026 से 29 अक्टूबर 2026 को रात 11:59 बजे तक स्वीकार किए जाएंगे।
Download the APPSC Welfare Officers 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 | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 29 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Detailed Notification to be available on the Commission's website | on or before 09/10/2026 |
| Published on this site | 11 Oct 2026 |
APPSC Welfare Officers 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 73
| PC No. | Name of the Post | No. of vacancies | Scale of Pay (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II in A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service | 21 | 37,640 - 1,15,500 |
| 02 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II in A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service | 23 | 37,640 - 1,15,500 |
| 03 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II in A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service | 29 | 37,640 - 1,15,500 |
| TOTAL | 73 |
APPSC Welfare Officers 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
See the official notification.
Posts located in: Andhra Pradesh. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
Application fee not mentioned in the brief notifications.
APPSC Welfare Officers 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The pay scale is Rs 37,640 to Rs 1,15,500. The notification does not give the starting basic pay or a gross figure, so check the detailed notification for these.
As printed in the notification: 37,640 - 1,15,500
APPSC Welfare Officers 2026 Selection Process
- Single-level written examination (online CBRT mode), no screening test; objective type, 300 marks total (Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability, 150 marks; Paper II: Education, 150 marks); wrong answers penalised at 1/3 of marks; normalisation 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 | Subject (Education) | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Total | 300 |
How to Apply for APPSC Welfare Officers 2026
- Apply online through the Commission's website only; applications by any other mode will not be entertained
- Online applications open 09/10/2026 and close 29/10/2026 up to 11:59 P.M
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Before You Apply for APPSC Welfare Officers 2026: Quick Check
- 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 29 Oct 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 (1 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 Welfare Officers 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Yes. For each wrong answer, one third of the marks for that question is deducted.
Is there a screening test before the written exam?
No. The notification says there is a single-level examination only, with no screening test.
Can I submit a printed or offline application?
No. The notification says applications must be submitted only through the online mode.
Abbreviations on This Page
- CBRT
- Computer Based Random Test
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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