Deputy Collectors, Asst. Commissioner of State Tax, DSP (Civil), DSP (Communications), District Educational Officer, Regional Transport Officer, District Tribal Welfare Officer, Deputy Regist
Who Should Apply Age Range: 18 to 44 years as on the cut-off date. Upper age limit relaxation applies: 5 years for SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates, 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and 3 years plus military service length for Ex-Servicemen. Qualification Required: A recognised Bachelor's Degree for most general administrative roles. B.E. or B.Tech in ECE, Telecommunications, or Radio Engineering is mandatory for DSP (Communications). Domicile Rule: Open to Indian citizens. State reservation policies, local category reservations, and fee exemptions apply to eligible Andhra Pradesh candidates as per government directives. Gender Restriction: Open to both male and female candidates. Specific physical measurement standards apply to uniformed posts like Deputy Superintendent of Police . Most administrative posts under APPSC Group-I, such as Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, and Divisional Development Officer, require a standard graduation degree in any discipline. Applicants from any academic background, including humanities, science, commerce, and law, are fully eligible to compete for these positions provided they meet the age criteria. Check your exact eligibility age using the age calculator . Technical posts have stricter educational filters. For example, DSP (Communications) strictly demands a specialised degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering. Candidates applying for uniformed officer roles like DSP Civil must also satisfy prescribed physical standards regarding height and chest measurements during final document verification and medical screening. Salary and Career Growth Divisional Development Officer: Pay scale of ₹65,360 to ₹1,54,980. Estimated initial gross salary ranges from ₹85,000 to ₹95,000 per month depending on posting location. Deputy Collector, Asst. Commissioner of State Tax, DSP (Civil/Communications), DEO: Pay scale of ₹61,960 to ₹1,51,370. Estimated starting gross salary ranges from ₹80,000 to ₹90,000 per month. Regional Transport Officer, Deputy Registrar, District Tribal Welfare Officer: Pay scale of ₹57,100 to ₹1,47,760. Estimated starting gross salary ranges from ₹74,000 to ₹84,000 per month. Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, Asst. Treasury Officer, District Employment Officer, Assistant Audit Officer: Pay scale of ₹54,060 to ₹1,40,540. Estimated starting gross salary ranges from ₹70,000 to ₹80,000 per month. Group-I posts are regular, permanent state civil service appointments carrying full government pay benefits under the AP Revised Pay Scales. Regular monthly deductions include approximately 10 percent of basic pay plus Dearness Allowance towards the National Pension System (NPS), along with mandatory professional tax and income tax . The net in-hand salary for starting officers generally ranges between ₹62,000 and ₹78,000 per month. Career progression is well-structured: Deputy Collectors can be promoted to Special Grade Deputy Collectors and eventually get inducted into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). DSPs advance to Additional SP and SP ranks, with potential induction into the Indian Police Service (IPS). Calculate exact monthly take-home estimates using the salary calculator . How to Apply Follow these official online application steps to register on the APPSC portal: Visit the official Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission portal at Click on the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) link if you are a new applicant, or log in using your existing OTPR ID and password. Complete the OTPR profile by entering personal details, educational qualifications, address, and category details accurately. Upload a clear passport-size photograph with a white background and a clear signature scan formatted to the exact size specifications using the image resizer . Navigate to the Active Notifications section and select Direct Recruitment to Group-I Services. Select your preferred post choices and post-wise priorities in the order of your preference. Proceed to the online payment gateway to pay the application fee of ₹250. Candidates qualifying for fee exemption will see a zero fee payable. Review the preview copy of your filled application form carefully to check for any spelling errors or incorrect entries. Submit the completed application form before the final deadline of October 27, 2026. Download the generated PDF application form and payment confirmation receipt, noting down your application reference number for future correspondence. Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected Applications submitted to APPSC can be rejected during preliminary screening or document verification due to common mistakes. Paying close attention during form submission prevents unnecessary rejection: Incorrect Photo or Signature Upload: Uploading blurry, low-resolution, or improperly cropped photographs, or uploading signatures in capital le