APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer & Assistant Social Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026: 90 Posts (Apply 9 – 29 October)
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has issued brief notifications dated 15/09/2026 for 90 posts – Hostel Welfare Officer Gr-II – Social Welfare (21), Hostel Welfare Officer Gr-II – Tribal Welfare (23), Hostel Welfare Officer Gr-II – BC Welfare (29), Assistant Social Welfare Officer (11), Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer (6). Online applications run from 09/10/2026 to 29/10/2026 (11:59 PM) on psc.ap.gov.in. The detailed notification with age, fee, community-wise breakup and other conditions will be available on or before 09/10/2026.
Official Notification PDF: APPSC Brief Notification No. 25/2026 – Official PDF
Important Dates – APPSC HWO & ASWO 2026 |
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| Brief notification date: | 15/09/2026 |
| Detailed notification on website: | On or before 09/10/2026 |
| Online application starts: | 09/10/2026 |
| Last date to apply: | 29/10/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam: | Single-level online CBRT exam – date to be announced |
Application Fee |
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| Application / exam fee: | As given in the APPSC detailed notification (on or before 09/10/2026) |
| Payment mode: | Online, while applying on psc.ap.gov.in |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
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Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | Apply Online – psc.ap.gov.in (from 09/10/2026) |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | APPSC Brief Notification No. 25/2026 – Official PDF |
| Official Website: | APPSC Official Website |
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Vacancy Details
| Notification No. | Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/2026 | Hostel Welfare Officer Gr-II – Social Welfare | 21 | 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| 25/2026 | Hostel Welfare Officer Gr-II – Tribal Welfare | 23 | 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| 25/2026 | Hostel Welfare Officer Gr-II – BC Welfare | 29 | 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| 26/2026 | Assistant Social Welfare Officer | 11 | 48,440 – 1,37,220 |
| 26/2026 | Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer | 6 | 48,440 – 1,37,220 |
| Total | 90 |
Vacancies are provisional and subject to variation on confirmation from the departments (CF = carried forward).
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification (as per brief notification) |
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| Hostel Welfare Officer Gr-II | As per the APPSC detailed notification (exam Paper-II subject: Education) |
| Assistant Social / Tribal Welfare Officer | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university |
Age Limit
Age limit, relaxation and the crucial date are given in the APPSC detailed notification; the date of the detailed notification is the crucial date in all aspects.
Exam Pattern
Hostel Welfare Officer Gr-II (300 marks)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Minutes | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-II | Subject (Education) | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Negative marking: 1/3rd of the marks for each wrong answer (G.O.Ms.No.235). Single-level CBRT exam; normalisation if held in multiple sessions.
Selection Process
- Single-level written examination in online CBRT mode (no screening test).
- Document/certificate verification as per the detailed notification.
How to Apply
- Visit psc.ap.gov.in and complete/update your One Time Profile Registration (OTPR).
- Read the detailed notification for your post, then open the online application link.
- Fill in details, upload documents and pay the fee online.
- Submit before 29/10/2026, 11:59 PM and save the PDF.
APPSC HWO & ASWO 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
APPSC HWO & ASWO 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Official notice first: Read the full official advertisement before you apply. This page is a summary.
- One application: Submit only one application per post unless the notice allows more. Duplicate forms can be rejected.
- Documents: Keep certificates, category proof and photo ID ready. Originals are checked at document verification.
- Last date: Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down near the closing date.