The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) released its 2026 exam calendar for 21 government posts . OMR-based recruitment tests will run from January 27 to February 13, 2026 . These exams aim to fill various positions across state government departments.
Recruitment exams are scheduled in two phases. Phase one occurs from January 27 to January 31 . Phase two tests will be conducted from February 9 to February 13 .
Exam Structure and Timings
Most posts require candidates to qualify two papers. A single General Studies and Mental Ability (GS & MA) paper is mandatory for multiple positions. Some roles will use a common qualifying test.
Exams will be held in two daily shifts. The forenoon session runs from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM . The afternoon session takes place from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM .
Examination Centers
The APPSC will conduct tests for most positions at five district centers: Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, NTR, Tirupati, and Ananthapuramu .
Exams for Forest Beat Officer, Thanedar in AP Forest Sub-ordinate Service, and Executive Officer Grade-III in AP Endowments Sub-ordinate Service will be held across the erstwhile 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Detailed Exam Schedule
Below is the detailed schedule for the 21 recruitment exams:
| Post / Recruitment | General Studies & Mental Ability (Paper 1) | Subject Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Officer | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 28 (Afternoon): Agriculture (Paper II) |
| Technical Assistant (Geo-Physics) | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 28 (Forenoon): Geo-Physics (Paper II) |
| Junior Lecturer (Library Science) | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 28 (Forenoon): Library & Information Science (Paper II) |
| Hostel Welfare Officer, Gr-II (Women) | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 28 (Forenoon): Education (Paper II) |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 28 (Afternoon): Civil and Mechanical (Paper II) January 29 (Afternoon): Civil Engineering (Paper III) |
| Horticulture Officer | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 28 (Forenoon): Qualifying English and Telugu January 29 (Afternoon): Horticulture–I (Paper II) January 30 (Forenoon): Horticulture–II (Paper III) |
| Assistant Engineer | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 30 (Forenoon): Civil/Mech (Paper II) |
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 28 (Forenoon): Automobile Engineering (Paper II) |
| Junior Office Assistant (Prisons) | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 30 (Afternoon): English and Telugu (Paper II) |
| Assistant Inspector of Fisheries | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 29 (Afternoon): Basic and Applied Fisheries (Paper II) |
| Warden Grade-I | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 29 (Forenoon): Education / Sociology / Social Work (Paper II) |
| Royalty Inspector (Mines and Geology) | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 28 (Afternoon): Geology (Paper II) |
| Inspector of Factories | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 29 (Forenoon): Industrial and Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (Paper II) |
| Junior Accounts Officer, Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant | January 27 (Forenoon) | January 30 (Forenoon): Commerce (Paper II) |
| Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer | January 27 (Afternoon) | January 30 (Forenoon): English (Paper II) January 30 (Afternoon): Elementary Mathematics (Paper III) |
| Welfare Organiser (Sainik Welfare) | January 27 (Afternoon) | January 28 (Forenoon): Secretarial Abilities (Paper II) |
| Draughtsman Grade-II (Forest) | January 31 (Forenoon) | January 29 (Forenoon): ITI Civil Draughtsman (Paper II) |
| Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer (Mains) | February 9 (Afternoon) | February 9 (Forenoon): Essay (Qualifying) February 10 (Forenoon): General Science and Mathematics (Paper II) |
| Thanedar (Forest) | February 9 (Afternoon) | February 9 (Forenoon): Essay (Qualifying) February 10 (Afternoon): General Science & Mathematics (Paper II) |
| Executive Officer Grade-III (Endowments) | February 11 (Forenoon) | February 11 (Afternoon): Hindu Philosophy and Temple System (Paper II) |
| Forest Section Officer (Mains) | February 12 (Afternoon) | February 12 (Forenoon): Qualifying English and Telugu February 13 (Forenoon): Mathematics (Paper II) February 13 (Afternoon): General Forestry (Paper III) |