APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026: 73 Posts, Eligibility, Salary and Last Date

APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission through Notification No. 25/2026 dated 15 September 2026. The recruitment covers 73 provisional Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II vacancies in the A.P. Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Services. Online applications are scheduled from 9 October 2026 to 29 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

APPSC has currently issued a brief notification. The Commission’s official recruitment page lists Notification No. 25/2026, and the detailed notification is scheduled to be released on or before 9 October 2026. Candidates should therefore use the detailed notification to confirm the final educational qualification, age limit, reservation details, fee, syllabus and complete examination instructions before applying.

APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Recruiting Organisation	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Post	Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II
Notification No.	25/2026
Total Vacancies	73 provisional posts
Pay Scale	₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500
Application Mode	Online
Application Start	9 October 2026
Last Date	29 October 2026, 11:59 PM
Recruitment Test	Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT)
Job Location	Andhra Pradesh

APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Vacancy 2026

The 73 provisional vacancies are distributed among three welfare services. The notified breakup is 21 posts in Social Welfare, 23 posts in Tribal Welfare and 29 posts in Backward Classes Welfare.

Service	Vacancies	Pay Scale
A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service	21	₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500
A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service	23	₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500
A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service	29	₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500
Total	73	—

These vacancies are provisional. Candidates should check the detailed notification for the final reservation position and any changes made before applications are submitted.

Important Dates

Brief Notification	15 September 2026
Detailed Notification	On or before 9 October 2026
Application Starts	9 October 2026
Application Closes	29 October 2026
Closing Time	11:59 PM

Educational Qualification

The current brief notification does not provide the complete final educational qualification. APPSC has indicated that the detailed notification will contain the eligibility requirements. Candidates should not rely on qualification tables circulated by third-party websites before the detailed notification is released.

Once the detailed notification is published, candidates should check the exact qualification prescribed for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II, the date by which the qualification must have been obtained, and any service-specific conditions. Only candidates satisfying the official conditions should submit an application.

Age Limit

The final minimum and maximum age limits and category-wise relaxations are to be confirmed from the detailed notification. Candidates should also check the crucial date used by APPSC for calculating age. Since the brief notification does not contain the complete age rules, applicants should wait for the official detailed document before deciding their eligibility solely on age.

Salary and Pay Scale

The notified pay scale for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II is ₹37,640 to ₹1,15,500. The actual service conditions, admissible allowances and other benefits will be governed by the applicable Andhra Pradesh Government service rules and the final recruitment notification.

Selection Process

APPSC has indicated that the recruitment will be conducted through an online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). The brief notification states that there will be no separate screening test irrespective of the number of applications received.

The detailed notification should be followed for the final examination scheme, subjects, duration, syllabus, qualifying conditions, negative marking and any Computer Proficiency Test requirement applicable to the recruitment. Candidates should avoid relying on an examination pattern from an earlier APPSC recruitment unless the same pattern is specifically confirmed for Notification No. 25/2026.

Application Fee

The complete application fee, examination fee, category-based concessions and exemptions should be confirmed from the detailed notification. Candidates should check the official payment instructions before completing the application.

How to Apply for APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official APPSC recruitment portal.
2. Locate Notification No. 25/2026 for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II.
3. Read the detailed notification carefully when it is released.
4. Complete or update the required One-Time Profile Registration details.
5. Open the online application for Notification No. 25/2026.
6. Enter personal, educational and communication details accurately.
7. Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
8. Pay the applicable fee, if required.
9. Review every field before final submission.
10. Submit the application before 29 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
11. Download or save the final application and payment acknowledgement.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
• Educational qualification certificates specified in the detailed notification.
• Date-of-birth or age proof.
• Community and reservation certificates wherever applicable.
• PwBD or other applicable certificates, where eligible.
• Valid identity and communication details.
• Payment receipt, if a fee is applicable.

What Candidates Should Check in the Detailed Notification

Because the present document is a brief notification, candidates should make a fresh eligibility check after the detailed notification is released. The most important points to verify are the exact educational qualification, age limit and relaxations, reservation and local-candidate conditions, final vacancy distribution, application fee, syllabus, examination pattern, negative marking and certificate requirements.

Check the Qualification Carefully

A candidate should compare the qualification mentioned in the detailed notification with the wording on the candidate’s certificate. If a particular subject, degree, percentage, institution recognition or other condition is specified, that condition should be satisfied exactly.

Check Reservation Conditions

Candidates claiming reservation or fee exemption should confirm the prescribed certificate format, issuing authority and validity requirements. The detailed notification will control these conditions.

Do Not Depend on Old APPSC Notifications

APPSC has conducted Hostel Welfare Officer recruitments in previous years, but previous recruitment conditions should not automatically be treated as the 2026 rules. The 2026 detailed notification should be used for the current recruitment.

Preparation Before Applications Open

Candidates can use the period before 9 October 2026 to organise their certificates and monitor the official APPSC website. Once the detailed syllabus is released, applicants can prepare according to the subjects and examination structure specified for Notification No. 25/2026.

Previous APPSC question papers may help candidates understand the Commission’s question style, but the current notification and official syllabus should remain the primary sources for preparation. Candidates should also allow sufficient time for online form submission rather than waiting until the closing date.

Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying without checking the detailed educational qualification.
• Entering an incorrect date of birth or community category.
• Uploading an unclear photograph or signature.
• Ignoring the official instructions for One-Time Profile Registration.
• Assuming a previous APPSC fee or exemption automatically applies.
• Waiting until the final hours to submit the form.
• Failing to save the final application and payment confirmation.

Application Checklist

• Read Notification No. 25/2026 and the detailed notification when released.
• Confirm educational qualification.
• Check age and applicable relaxation.
• Verify category-wise vacancy information.
• Confirm the application fee and exemptions.
• Check the official syllabus and examination instructions.
• Prepare the required certificates and images.
• Submit the online application before 29 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
• Keep the final application and payment receipt safely.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are announced in APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026?

APPSC has announced 73 provisional Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II vacancies.

How are the 73 vacancies distributed?

There are 21 Social Welfare posts, 23 Tribal Welfare posts and 29 Backward Classes Welfare posts.

What is the pay scale?

The notified pay scale is ₹37,640–₹1,15,500.

When does the application process start?

Online applications are scheduled to start on 9 October 2026.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 29 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Is there a separate screening test?

APPSC has stated that there will be no separate screening test irrespective of the number of applications received. The recruitment is to be conducted through CBRT.

What is the educational qualification?

The final qualification is to be confirmed from the detailed notification scheduled on or before 9 October 2026.

What is the age limit?

The final age limit and applicable relaxations should be checked in the detailed notification.

Where can I apply?

Applications are to be submitted online through the official APPSC recruitment portal.

Official Notification and Application

Use the official APPSC Recruitment Notifications page to access Notification No. 25/2026 and the detailed notification/application facility. Candidates should always verify the final conditions from APPSC before submitting the form.

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Disclaimer

The detailed APPSC notification is the controlling source for eligibility, age, reservation, examination, fee and other conditions. CareerSphere.in summarises the official recruitment information for convenience. Candidates should verify all details from APPSC before applying.