APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026: 114 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern & Apply Online

Introduction to APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada has released two detailed recruitment notifications for a total of 114 vacancies in the Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare departments of Andhra Pradesh.

Notification No. 25/2026 covers 97 Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II vacancies, while Notification No. 26/2026 covers 17 Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer vacancies. Both detailed notifications are dated 9 October 2026.

Eligible candidates can submit applications online through the APPSC website from 9 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM. The recruitment examination will be conducted in Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode.

Candidates should read the notification applicable to their chosen post carefully before applying and can continue following the latest govt jobs notifications for APPSC exam date, hall ticket, answer key and result updates.

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Overview

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission is the constitutional recruiting authority responsible for conducting examinations and selections for various civil services and subordinate services under the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

The present recruitment is being conducted for welfare-administration posts under the A.P. Social Welfare Service, A.P. Tribal Welfare Service, A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service, A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service and A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service.

APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

APPSC Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

APPSC Welfare Officer Vacancy 2026

APPSC has notified 114 vacancies under Notifications No. 25/2026 and 26/2026. The vacancies are provisional and may vary according to departmental requirements.

APPSC Welfare Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification for the post for which they apply.

APPSC Assistant Social Welfare Officer Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or State Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission, or an equivalent qualification.

APPSC Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree of a recognised University in India or an equivalent qualification.

Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II - Social Welfare

Candidates must possess a Graduation degree with B.Ed./B.T. Degree from a recognised institution/university as prescribed in the notification.

Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II - Tribal Welfare

Candidates must possess Graduation and a Diploma in Education / Bachelor of Education or the qualification prescribed for the post in Notification No. 25/2026.

Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II - Backward Classes Welfare

Candidates must possess Graduation with B.Ed. or the corresponding qualification recognised by the University Grants Commission as prescribed in the notification.

APPSC Welfare Officer Age Limit 2026

The minimum and maximum age limits are calculated as on 1 July 2026.

Eligible reserved categories receive relaxation in the upper age limit according to the rules specified in the respective APPSC notifications.

APPSC Age Relaxation 2026

Candidates claiming age relaxation should possess the relevant certificates and satisfy the conditions given in the notification.

APPSC Welfare Officer Application Fee 2026

Every applicant is required to pay an application processing fee of Rs 250. An additional examination fee of Rs 80 applies unless the candidate belongs to a category exempted under the notification.

SC, ST, BC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are among the categories exempted from payment of the Rs 80 examination fee, subject to the conditions in the notification. Certain other categories specified by APPSC are also eligible for examination-fee exemption.

Payment must be made online using the payment gateway provided on the APPSC website. Demand Drafts and IPOs are not accepted.

APPSC Welfare Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates will also be governed by the applicable service rules and allowances of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

APPSC Welfare Officer Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process is based principally on the Computer Based Recruitment Test. The detailed notifications state that the written examination will be conducted in online CBRT mode.

Candidates shortlisted from the written examination are required to undergo a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The CPT is qualifying in nature. Candidates must also satisfy certificate verification and other eligibility requirements before final appointment.

1. Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT)
2. Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying)
3. Certificate / Document Verification
4. Medical fitness and other appointment formalities, where applicable

There is no separate Screening Test. Where APPSC conducts the CBRT in multiple sessions, marks may be normalised according to the Commission's notified procedure.

APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II written examination consists of two objective-type papers carrying a total of 300 marks.

Negative Marking: For every wrong answer, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.

APPSC Assistant Social Welfare Officer & Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer Exam Pattern 2026

For Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer, the written examination comprises three objective-type papers carrying a total of 450 marks.

Negative Marking: One-third of the marks prescribed for a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.

APPSC Welfare Officer Syllabus 2026

General Studies & Mental Ability

The syllabus includes major current events and issues relating to Andhra Pradesh, India and the world; General Science; History of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh; Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh; Indian polity and governance; Indian economy and planning; sustainable development; environmental protection; disaster management; logical reasoning; analytical ability; and data analysis.

Hostel Welfare Officer Education Syllabus

The Education paper covers major areas such as:

• Foundations of Education
• Educational Psychology
• Growth and Development
• Learning theories
• Individual differences and assessment
• Statistics in Education
• Trends in Education
• Universalisation of Education
• Adult Education
• Non-Formal Education
• School and Community Relationships
• Medium of Instruction
• Family Life and Population Education
• Moral Education
• National and Emotional Integration
• Education of socially and culturally disadvantaged groups
• Lifelong Education
• Teacher Education
• Vocationalisation of Education
• Education Commissions and Committees

Assistant Welfare Officer Subject Papers

The subject papers include topics covering the social and cultural history of Andhra Pradesh and welfare programmes, along with the Indian Constitution, welfare measures and protection measures for weaker sections, as prescribed in Notification No. 26/2026.

APPSC Computer Proficiency Test 2026

Candidates shortlisted after the written examination must qualify in the Computer Proficiency Test prescribed by APPSC.

The CPT covers basic computer concepts and practical office-automation skills including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.

Computer Proficiency Practical Assessment

The assessment pattern includes activities such as:

• Multiple-choice computer-awareness assessment
• Preparing and formatting a document
• Evaluation of typing speed
• Organising and inserting different objects
• Preparing spreadsheet calculations, formulas, conditional formatting and charts
• Preparing a PowerPoint presentation using suitable layouts and formatting

APPSC Welfare Officer Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026

The notification prescribes minimum qualifying standards for consideration in the written examination.

Merely obtaining the minimum qualifying marks does not automatically confer a right to selection. Final selection depends on merit, vacancies, reservation rules and successful completion of the prescribed stages.

APPSC Welfare Officer Examination Centres 2026

For Notification No. 26/2026, the CBRT is proposed to be held at four centres:

• Visakhapatnam
• Vijayawada
• Tirupati
• Ananthapuramu

For Hostel Welfare Officer recruitment under Notification No. 25/2026, APPSC has listed examination centres across the districts of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates must exercise centre preferences according to the options available in the online application.

APPSC reserves the right to allot another examination centre depending on administrative requirements and availability.

How to Apply for APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the APPSC official website at psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if you do not already have an OTPR ID.
3. Log in using your OTPR ID and password.
4. Open the Online Application Submission section.
5. Select Notification No. 25/2026 or Notification No. 26/2026, depending on the post you wish to apply for.
6. Verify the personal information populated from your OTPR profile.
7. Enter the post-specific details, local/non-local information and other required particulars.
8. Upload the photograph and signature if required by the system.
9. Pay the prescribed processing and examination fee through the online payment gateway.
10. Review the application carefully before final submission.
11. Submit the application and retain the application/payment reference details for future use.

Candidates should submit their application well before 29 October 2026 at 11:59 PM to avoid last-minute payment or server problems.

APPSC Welfare Officer Documents Required

Candidates should keep relevant certificates ready for verification, including:

• Proof of Date of Birth
• School Study Certificates
• Educational Qualification Certificates
• Community / Caste Certificate, where applicable
• EWS Certificate, where applicable
• Local Candidate / Residence Certificate, where applicable
• PwBD Certificate, where applicable
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate, where applicable
• Employment / Service Certificate for candidates claiming relevant relaxation
• Other certificates required under the recruitment notification

APPSC Welfare Officer Answer Key & Objections

APPSC will publish the initial answer key for the written examination on its website after completion of the examination.

Candidates will be given an opportunity to submit objections within the prescribed period. The notification states that a candidate shall pay Rs 100 per objection. The amount is reimbursed if the objection is found valid according to the prescribed procedure.

After examining objections, APPSC will publish the final answer key. The Commission's decision regarding the final key is final.

APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

The largest scoring opportunity for Hostel Welfare Officer candidates comes from balancing General Studies & Mental Ability with the specialised Education paper, as both carry 150 marks. Since every incorrect answer attracts a one-third penalty, candidates should prioritise accuracy rather than attempting uncertain questions indiscriminately.

For General Studies, regular revision of Andhra Pradesh-specific history, geography, economy, governance and current developments will be important. Candidates can support this preparation with daily current affairs, Static GK and the daily current affairs quiz.

Applicants should also start practical computer preparation early because clearing the written examination alone is not sufficient—the prescribed Computer Proficiency Test is qualifying and tests practical skills in documents, spreadsheets, presentations and office automation.

APPSC Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Links

For future updates on the examination date, hall ticket, answer key and results, regularly check the APPSC website and follow our WhatsApp channel, Telegram channel and YouTube channel.

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For additional Andhra Pradesh and Central Government openings, visit the latest govt jobs notifications. Candidates can also strengthen their exam preparation with Static GK and daily current affairs.