- APPSC has released two Brief Notifications (No. 25/2026 and No. 26/2026) for 114 posts across Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, and Backward Classes Welfare departments in Andhra Pradesh.
- Detailed Notification to be published on or before 9 October 2026 on the official website. The date of the Detailed Notification will be considered the crucial date for eligibility (age, qualification, etc.).
- Online applications will be accepted from 9 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).
- Selection will be through a single-level online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). No Screening Test will be conducted.
- Job locations are across Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, and Backward Classes Welfare departments in Andhra Pradesh.
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🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Andhra Pradesh Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Total Vacancies
114
Job Location
Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, and Backward Classes Welfare departments across Andhra Pradesh
Apply Start
09 Oct 2026
Apply Deadline
29 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) (APPSC) |
| Job Category | State PSC |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 114 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
- Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer: ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 - Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II: ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500 |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the Brief Notification. Fee details will be published in the Detailed Notification and during the online application process. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II: Educational qualification not yet specified in the Brief Notification; details will be provided in the Detailed Notification (due by 9 October 2026).
- Age limit and community-wise reservation details will be published in the Detailed Notification (due by 9 October 2026).
- Eligibility criteria will be determined as of the date of the Detailed Notification, not the Brief Notification.
- Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II: Educational qualification not yet specified in the Brief Notification; details will be provided in the Detailed Notification (due by 9 October 2026).
- Age limit and community-wise reservation details will be published in the Detailed Notification (due by 9 October 2026).
- Eligibility criteria will be determined as of the date of the Detailed Notification, not the Brief Notification.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Single-level online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) for all posts.
- No Screening Test will be conducted, regardless of the number of applicants.
- Normalization process may be applied if the exam is held in multiple sessions.
- Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer: 3-paper exam (450 marks total).
- Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II: 2-paper exam (300 marks total).
- Penalty for wrong answers: 1/3rd of the marks for each question in objective-type papers.
- No Screening Test will be conducted, regardless of the number of applicants.
- Normalization process may be applied if the exam is held in multiple sessions.
- Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer: 3-paper exam (450 marks total).
- Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II: 2-paper exam (300 marks total).
- Penalty for wrong answers: 1/3rd of the marks for each question in objective-type papers.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
Not explicitly mentioned in the Brief Notification. Check the Detailed Notification for required documents.
💳 Application Fee Details
Not specified in the Brief Notification. Fee details will be published in the Detailed Notification and during the online application process.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026?
A total of 114 provisional vacancies are available for Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, and Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online for the APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026 is 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer?
A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent is required for Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer posts.
Q.
When will the Detailed Notification for APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026 be published?
The Detailed Notification will be published on or before 9 October 2026 on the official website.
Q.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection will be through a single-level online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). No Screening Test will be conducted.