APPSC Welfare Officers Recruitment 2026

Recruitment Overview

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued brief notifications (No. 25/2026 & 26/2026) for direct recruitment to various welfare officer positions across the state's Social, Tribal, and Backward Classes Welfare departments.

Vacancy Details

A total of 90 provisional vacancies are available:

• Assistant Social Welfare Officer: 11 Posts
• Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer: 06 Posts
• Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II: 73 Posts (Distributed across Social, Tribal, and BC Welfare services)

Eligibility Criteria

• Assistant Social/Tribal Welfare Officer: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II: Educational qualifications will be specified in the Detailed Notification (due by 9 October 2026).
• Crucial Date: The date of the Detailed Notification will be the cutoff date for age and qualification eligibility.

Salary Structure

• Assistant Welfare Officers: ₹48,440 – 1,37,220
• Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II: ₹37,640 – 1,15,500

Selection Process

Selection will be based on a single-level online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). There will be no screening test regardless of the number of applications.

Exam Scheme:

• Assistant Welfare Officers: 3 Papers (General Studies & Mental Ability + 2 Subject Papers), Total 450 Marks.
• Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II: 2 Papers (General Studies & Mental Ability + Education), Total 300 Marks.
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deduction for each wrong answer.

Important Dates

• Detailed Notification: On or before 9 October 2026
• Application Start Date: 9 October 2026
• Application Last Date: 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM)