APPSC Group 1 2026: Eligibility, Age Limit, Vacancy & Selection Process
The main examination is typed, not handwritten. APPSC moved its descriptive papers onto computers, which quietly replaced the constraint every mains candidate trains around — handwriting speed — with one almost nobody trains for, namely typing speed in the language you are answering in.
APPSC Group 1 2026 at a glance
| Conducting body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Examination | Group I Services Examination |
| Total vacancies | 166 from NOTIFICATION NO. 07/2026, DATED: 06/10/2026 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline not yet verified as published ↗ |
| Age limit | 18–44 years as on 01 Jul 2026 (relaxation below) from the notification as published ↗ |
| Application dates | 06 Oct 2026 to 27 Oct 2026 from NOTIFICATION NO. 07/2026, DATED: 06/10/2026 |
| Application fee | A processing fee plus an examination fee, with the examination fee waived for the categories the notification lists |
| Exam date | Not announced |
| Salary | ₹58,850 – ₹1,37,050 per month (Andhra Pradesh Revised Pay Scales) not yet verified as published ↗ |
| Official website | psc.ap.gov.in ↗ |
Are you eligible for APPSC Group 1 2026?
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APPSC Group 1 age limit and relaxation 2026
The age limit for APPSC Group 1 2026 is 18 to 44 years as on 01 Jul 2026. That ceiling is the reason to take this exam seriously. UPSC CSE closes at 32 for a General candidate, so someone out of attempts nationally still has years of APPSC Group 1 ahead. Very few exams stay open this long.
| Category | Relaxation | Effective maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| General | No relaxation | 44 years |
| SC | +5 years (notification) | 49 years |
| ST | +5 years (notification) | 49 years |
| OBC | +5 years (notification) | 49 years |
| EWS | +5 years (notification) | 49 years |
| PWD | +10 years (notification) | 54 years |
What the latest APPSC notification says
From NOTIFICATION NO. 07/2026, DATED: 06/10/2026 ↗. Read twice, independently, from the commission's own PDF; only what both readings agree on is shown, each line with the sentence and page it comes from, so you can check it.
Applications are open from 06 Oct 2026 to 27 Oct 2026.
Vacancies in this notification: 166 “Panchayat Raj Service. 1,54,980 TOTAL 166” (p. 1)
How this compares with the other state commissions →
| Post | Age, as printed | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector (01), Asst. Commissioner of State Tax (02), District Educational Officer (05), Regional Transport Officer (06), District Tribal Welfare Officer (07), Deputy Registrar Cooperative (08), Municipal Commissioner Gr-II (09), Asst. Treasury/Accounts Officer (10), District Employment Officer (11), Assistant Audit Officer (12), Divisional Development Officer (13) | 18–44 years (General), as on 01 Jul 2026 “Deputy Collectors in A.P.Civil Service 61,960- 01 12 18-44” (p. 1) PWD: +10 years “Persons with Benchmark 2 10 years Disabilities (PBD)” (p. 8) | A Bachelor's Degree of a University in India established by Central/State/Provincial Act or UGC-recognised institution, or equivalent “Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree of any University in” (p. 3) Also: 95% of the posts in each multi-zone/zone are reserved for local candidates of that zone (Presidential Order 2025; local status by study/residence in classes IV-VII) “The benefit of 95 % of Local Reservation as provided in Presidential Order 2025 will go to local candidates of each Multi Zone mentioned hereunder.” (p. 9) Also: PwBD reservation restricted: Post 02 to HH & OH only, Post 06 to HH only, Post 10 to OH only “Benchmark Disability reservation for Post Code No. 02 is restricted to HH & OH only” (p. 6) |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Cat-2, A.P. Police Service (03) | 21–30 years (General), as on 01 Jul 2026 “Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil)Cat-2 in 36 61,960- 03 21-30” (p. 1) | A Bachelor's Degree of any University in India or UGC-recognised institution, or equivalent “Must hold a bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or Incorporated by or under a” (p. 3) Also: 95% of the posts in each multi-zone/zone are reserved for local candidates of that zone (Presidential Order 2025; local status by study/residence in classes IV-VII) “The benefit of 95 % of Local Reservation as provided in Presidential Order 2025 will go to local candidates of each Multi Zone mentioned hereunder.” (p. 9) Also: Physical standard (men): height at least 167.6 cm, chest 86.3 cm on full inspiration with 5 cm expansion (ST: 164 cm / 83.8 cm) “For Post Code No. 03 & 04: Must not be less than 167.6 Cms in height” (p. 4) Also: Physical standard (women): height at least 152.5 cm and weight at least 45.5 kg “For Post Code No. 03 & 04 (Women): Shall not be less than 152.5 Cms in height and shall not be less than 45.5 Kgs in weight.” (p. 4) Also: No reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in this post; medical/vision standards apply “read with Departmental Special Rules except Post Code Nos. 03, 04” (p. 6) Also: Vision standards (Standard I/II/III) certified by an Ophthalmic Surgeon without contact glasses; fitness for active outdoor work “The Candidate should satisfy by a Medical Board as to his Physique, Fitness and Capacity for active outdoor work” (p. 4) Also: No reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in this post “Rules except Post Code Nos. 03, 04.” (p. 6) |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (Communications), A.P. Police Service (04) — State cadre | 18–30 years (General), as on 01 Jul 2026 “DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police 61,960- 04 03 18-30” (p. 1) | B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or Radio Engineering “Must possesses B.E/ B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or Radio Engineering” (p. 3) Also: Physical standard (men): height at least 167.6 cm, chest 86.3 cm on full inspiration with 5 cm expansion (ST: 164 cm / 83.8 cm) “For Post Code No. 03 & 04: Must not be less than 167.6 Cms in height” (p. 4) Also: Physical standard (women): height at least 152.5 cm and weight at least 45.5 kg “For Post Code No. 03 & 04 (Women): Shall not be less than 152.5 Cms in height and shall not be less than 45.5 Kgs in weight.” (p. 4) Also: No reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in this post; medical/vision standards apply “read with Departmental Special Rules except Post Code Nos. 03, 04” (p. 6) Also: Vision 6/6 each eye without glasses (Standard I) or Standard II; colour blindness, squint, knock knees, flat foot etc. disqualify “Must be certified to possess the visual standards specifies below without glasses” (p. 5) Also: No reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in this post “Rules except Post Code Nos. 03, 04.” (p. 6) |
For every post in this notification
- SC: +5 years “1 SC, ST, BCs and EWS 5 Years” (p. 8)
- ST: +5 years “1 SC, ST, BCs and EWS 5 Years” (p. 8)
- OBC: +5 years “1 SC, ST, BCs and EWS 5 Years” (p. 8)
- EWS: +5 years “1 SC, ST, BCs and EWS 5 Years” (p. 8)
- Other: +3 years “Retrenched temporary employees in the State 6 3 Years Census Department” (p. 8)
- Must be a citizen of India “He/ She is a citizen of India.” (p. 3)
- BC/SC/ST/EWS candidates from other States are not entitled to reservation (treated as open category) “BCs, SCs, STs & EWS belonging to other States are not entitled for reservation.” (p. 7)
- SC reservation only for persons professing Hinduism (or SC converts to Buddhism) “no person who professes a religion different from Hinduism shall be deemed a member of Schedule Caste” (p. 7)
- Ex-Servicemen / NCC instructors may deduct their service length plus 3 years from their age, but must not exceed the maximum age limit after the deduction “after making the deductions referred to in sub-Rule 12 (c) (i) & (ii) of A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules not exceed the Maximum age limit” (p. 9)
- BC, SC, ST and EWS candidates from other States are not entitled to reservation “BCs, SCs, STs & EWS belonging to other States are not entitled for reservation.” (p. 7)
APPSC Group 1 posts and salary
| Post | Department | Pay level | Monthly pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector | Revenue | Group I | ₹58,850–1,37,050 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | Home | Group I | ₹58,850–1,37,050 |
| Commercial Tax Officer | Commercial Taxes | Group I | As per Group I scale |
| District Panchayat Officer | Panchayat Raj | Group I | As per Group I scale |
APPSC Group 1 selection process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Screening test | A single objective paper whose only function is to cut the field down to the number the commission will evaluate descriptively. |
| Main examination | Long-form papers composed on a computer. The medium — Telugu, English or Urdu — is fixed at application. |
| Interview | A personality assessment whose marks are added to the descriptive total. |
Who should apply for APPSC Group 1
For Andhra Pradesh graduates, and for candidates elsewhere who assume administrative service closes in the early thirties. Anyone intending to answer in Telugu should be practising on the input method months before the notification appears.
- Answers are typed, so input speed in your chosen language is a marks question.
- The screening test filters; it does not score.
- Telugu, English and Urdu are all available as the answering medium.
APPSC Group 1 2026 — आयु सीमा और योग्यता
आंध्र प्रदेश समूह-1 सेवा परीक्षा (APPSC Group 1) 2026 के लिए आयु सीमा 01 Jul 2026 को 18 से 44 वर्ष है। आरक्षित श्रेणियों की आयु छूट Andhra Pradesh सरकार के नियमों से तय होती है और केवल राज्य के मूल निवासियों को मिलती है — अपनी श्रेणी की ऊपरी आयु अधिसूचना में देखें।
शैक्षणिक योग्यता: किसी भी विषय में स्नातक। पदों की संख्या अभी घोषित नहीं · वेतन ₹58,850 से ₹1,37,050 प्रति माह · आवेदन की तिथियाँ अभी घोषित नहीं।
अपनी योग्यता मुफ़्त जाँचें →APPSC Group 1 2026 — frequently asked questions
Is the APPSC Group 1 mains typed?
Does the screening test score count towards my final rank?
How much Andhra-specific study does Group 1 need?
What APPSC Group 1 is actually like
Candidates prepare content for two years and meet the keyboard for the first time on the day. In a typed descriptive exam, input speed is a marks question, not a comfort question.
APPSC Group 1 2026 — important links
| Official website | psc.ap.gov.in ↗ |
| Check your eligibility | Am I eligible for APPSC Group 1? — free |
| Admit card, result, answer key | Admit cards · Results · Answer keys |
| Syllabus and exam pattern | Selection process for APPSC Group 1 |
| Where APPSC publishes them | Admit cards, results and syllabus appear on the official site linked above. |
| How we track this exam | |
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