APPSC (Vijayawada) issued brief notifications No. 25/2026 and No. 26/2026 (dated 15-09-2026) for 114 provisional vacancies for Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer and Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II across Andhra Pradesh. Online applications are accepted at psc.ap.gov.in from 09-10-2026 to 29-10-2026. Assistant Social/Tribal Welfare posts require a Bachelor’s degree; Hostel Welfare Officer qualification will be in the Detailed Notification. Selection is via a single-level online CBRT with negative marking and possible normalization. Detailed Notification due on or before 09-10-2026.
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Vacancy Details
- Assistant Social Welfare Officer, A.P. Social Welfare Service: 11 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree of any recognised University in India or equivalent.- A.P. Social Welfare Service: 11
- Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, A.P. Tribal Welfare Service: 6 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree of any recognised University in India or equivalent.- A.P. Tribal Welfare Service: 6
- Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service: 41 vacancies
Qualification: Not specified in the Brief Notification; will be published in the Detailed Notification.- A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service: 41
- Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service: 23 vacancies
Qualification: Not specified in the Brief Notification; will be published in the Detailed Notification.- A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service: 23
- Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service: 33 vacancies
Qualification: Not specified in the Brief Notification; will be published in the Detailed Notification.- A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service: 33
Qualification Requirements
Assistant Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer: Bachelor’s Degree of any recognised University in India or an equivalent qualification. Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II: Educational qualification not specified in the Brief Notification; will be published in the Detailed Notification.
Selection Process
- Single-level online examination: Selection is through a single-level examination only, conducted as an online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). No separate Screening Test will be held.
- Assistant Social/Tribal Welfare Officer exam structure: Three papers: Paper-I (General Studies & Mental Ability) – 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks; Paper-II (Subject) – 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks; Paper-III (Subject) – 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks. Total 450 marks.
- Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II exam structure: Two papers: Paper-I (General Studies & Mental Ability) – 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks; Paper-II (Subject – Education) – 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks. Total 300 marks.
- Normalization if multiple sessions: If the exam is held in multiple sessions, the Commission will apply a normalization process to the marks where necessary.
- Negative marking: Each wrong answer in the objective-type papers will be penalised with one-third (1/3rd) of the marks for that question.
How to Apply
- Read the Detailed Notification and instructions on the Commission’s website when published (on or before 09-10-2026).
- Apply online only at psc.ap.gov.in between 09-10-2026 and 29-10-2026 (up to 11:59 PM).
- Enter all particulars correctly in the online application form as required.
- Submit the application well in advance of the last date to avoid last-minute issues; applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
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Important Dates
- Brief Notification Date (both notifications):
- Detailed Notification Publication (on or before):
- Online Application Start Date:
- Online Application Last Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the basic eligibility/qualification for the Assistant Social/Tribal Welfare Officer posts?
Applicants for Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer must have a Bachelor’s Degree of any recognized University in India or an equivalent qualification. The precise eligibility date is the date of the Detailed Notification.
How do I apply for these APPSC Welfare Officers vacancies?
Applications must be submitted online only at psc.ap.gov.in between 09-10-2026 and 29-10-2026 (up to 11:59 PM). Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
What is the last date to apply for the APPSC Welfare Officers recruitment?
The last date to apply online is 29-10-2026 (up to 11:59 PM). The online application window opens on 09-10-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection will be through a single-level online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). There will be no separate Screening Test; normalization may be applied if the exam is held in multiple sessions and wrong answers carry one-third negative marking.
What are the pay scales for the advertised posts?
Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer have a pay scale of ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220. Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (all three services) have a pay scale of ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500.
