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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada Hostel Welfare Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer – 114 Posts Recruitment 2026
Introduction
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has released two Brief Notifications, both dated 15 September 2026, for direct recruitment to a total of 114 posts - Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, and Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II - across the state's Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, and Backward Classes Welfare departments. Eligible candidates can apply online at psc.ap.gov.in from 9 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. Here is a quick summary of the APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026 notifications before the detailed sections below:
Recruitment Overview
These are "Brief Notifications" issued by APPSC - an advance notice inviting online applications ahead of a fuller Detailed Notification. Notification No. 26/2026 covers Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer posts, while Notification No. 25/2026 covers Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts across three welfare subordinate services. Both notifications confirm the post name, provisional vacancy numbers, and scale of pay, with the Detailed Notification - carrying the full breakup of vacancies, age limit, community-wise reservation, complete educational qualification, and other instructions - due on the Commission's website on or before 9 October 2026. The date of the Detailed Notification will be treated as the crucial date for all eligibility purposes.
Particulars: Details
Organization: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada
Notification Type: Brief Notification (Detailed Notification to follow by 9 October 2026)
Notification Numbers & Dates: No. 25/2026 and No. 26/2026, both dated 15 September 2026
Post Names: Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II
Total Vacancies: 114 (provisional)
Job Location: Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, and Backward Classes Welfare departments across Andhra Pradesh
Application Mode: Online
Official Website: psc.ap.gov.in
Important Dates
| Brief Notification Date (both notifications) | 15 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Publication (on or before) | 9 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
As stated in both notifications, the date of the Detailed Notification will be reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects, including age eligibility and educational qualification cut-offs.
APPSC Welfare Officers Vacancy 2026
A total of 114 provisional vacancies are on offer, as detailed below. The Commission has noted in both notifications that the number of vacancies is subject to variation upon confirmation from the concerned department.
| Notification No. | Post Code: Post Name: Vacancies: Scale of Pay (₹) |
|---|---|
| 26/2026 | 01: Assistant Social Welfare Officer, A.P. Social Welfare Service: 11: 48,440 – 1,37,220 |
| 26/2026 | 02: Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, A.P. Tribal Welfare Service: 06: 48,440 – 1,37,220 |
| 25/2026 | 01: Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service: 41: 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| 25/2026 | 02: Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service: 23: 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| 25/2026 | 03: Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service: 33: 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| Total | 114: - |
Within Notification No. 25/2026, Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts alone total 73 (21 + 23 + 29), and Notification No. 26/2026 accounts for the remaining 17 posts (11 + 6). Both notifications are for General Recruitment.
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Salary / Pay Scale
- Post | Scale of Pay (₹)
- Assistant Social Welfare Officer | 48,440 – 1,37,220
- Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer | 48,440 – 1,37,220
- Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (all three services) | 37,640 –
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
As stated in both notifications, selection will be 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. Where the single-level examination is held in multiple sessions, the Commission will apply a normalisation process to the marks, wherever considered necessary and applicable, as per a methodology to be notified by the Commission in due course.
Written Examination Scheme – Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer
As per Annexure-III of G.O.Ms.No.141, Finance (HR-I Plg. & Policy) Dept., dated 01/08/2016, read with G.O.Ms.No.100, GA (Ser-A) Department, dated 30/09/2022:
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-II | Subject Paper | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-III | Subject Paper | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Total | 450 |
Written Examination Scheme – Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II
As per Annexure-V of G.O.Ms.No.201, Finance (HR-I Plg. & Policy) Dept., dated 21/12/2017:
| 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 |
For both examinations, as per G.O.Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., dated 06/12/2016, each wrong answer in the objective-type papers will be penalised with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for that question. The detailed subject-wise syllabus for each post's examination is annexed to its respective notification.
How to Apply
APPSC Welfare Officers Apply Online
Applications must be submitted online only, through the Commission's website psc.ap.gov.in, between 9 October 2026 and 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). Applications submitted through any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates should read the Commission's Detailed Notification and other instructions carefully before applying, and enter their particulars correctly in the online application form. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well in advance of the last date to avoid last-minute rush.
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APPSC Welfare Officers Important Instructions
- Applicants must satisfy themselves regarding the terms and conditions of the respective Recruitment Notification before applying online.
- The number of vacancies notified is provisional and subject to variation upon confirmation from the concerned department.
- Applicants must possess the requisite educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification, not the date of the Brief Notification.
- The Detailed Notification carrying the full breakup of vacancies, scale of pay, age, community-wise reservation, educational qualification, and other instructions will be published on the Commission's website on or before 9 October 2026.
- The date of the Detailed Notification will be reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects, including eligibility.
- The examination for each post is a single-level online (CBRT) test; no separate Screening Test will be held regardless of the number of applicants.
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FAQ
What is APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026?
It is a set of 2 Brief Notifications (Nos. 25/2026 and 26/2026), both dated 15 September 2026, issued by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission for direct recruitment to 114 posts of Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, and Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II.
How many vacancies are available in APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026?
A total of 114 provisional vacancies: 11 Assistant Social Welfare Officer, 6 Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, and 73 Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (21 in Social Welfare, 23 in Tribal Welfare, and 29 in Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service).
What is the last date to apply for APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026?
The online application last date is 29 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
What is the qualification required for APPSC Welfare Officers posts?
Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer require a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or equivalent. The qualification for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II is not yet specified and will appear in the Detailed Notification.
How can I apply online for APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted online only at psc.ap.gov.in between 9 October 2026 and 29 October 2026, as described in the How to Apply section above.
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