The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Brief Notification No. 10/2026 for the direct recruitment of an Assistant Director in the A.P. Tribal Welfare State Service. Eligible candidates who possess a Master’s degree in Social Anthropology, Sociology, or Social Work can submit their applications online through the official APPSC portal. The online registration process will commence on October 13, 2026, and remain open until November 2, 2026.
APPSC Tribal Welfare State Service Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Notification No. | 10/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Director in A.P. Tribal Welfare State Service |
| No. of Posts | 01 Post |
| Job Category | State Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | November 2, 2026 (up to 11:59 P.M) |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Assistant Director Tribal Welfare Important Dates 2026
| Events | Dates / Timings |
| Brief Notification Release Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Availability | On or before October 13, 2026 |
| Starting Date for Online Application | October 13, 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | November 2, 2026 (up to 11:59 P.M) |
APPSC Assistant Director Tribal Welfare Vacancy Details
The APPSC has announced 01 provisional vacancy for the post of Assistant Director in the A.P. Tribal Welfare State Service. The number of vacancies is subject to variation upon final confirmation from the concerned department.
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
| Assistant Director (A.P. Tribal Welfare State Service) | 01 |
APPSC Assistant Director Tribal Welfare Education Details
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Director | Must possess a 1st or 2nd class Master’s Degree in Social Anthropology / Sociology / Social Work from a recognized University with at least two publications in National Level Academic Journals. |
APPSC Assistant Director Tribal Welfare Salary / Pay Scale
| Post Name | Scale of Pay |
| Assistant Director | Rs. 48,440 – 1,37,220/- |
APPSC Assistant Director Tribal Welfare Age Limit
- Specific age criteria and the crucial date for determining the age limit will be provided in the detailed notification expected on or before October 13, 2026.
- The general age limit for APPSC state service roles is typically 18 to 42 years.
- Age relaxations for SC/ST/BC/EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories will be applicable as per the standard Andhra Pradesh State Government norms.
APPSC Assistant Director Tribal Welfare Selection Process
The selection for this recruitment will be based on a single-level examination (no screening test). It includes:
- Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT): A single-level objective exam totaling 450 marks.
- Paper-1: General Studies & Mental Ability (Degree standard) – 150 Questions, 150 Minutes, 150 Marks.
- Paper-2: Social Anthropology OR Sociology OR Social Work (P.G. Standard) – 150 Questions, 150 Minutes, 300 Marks.
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the marks will be penalized for each wrong answer.
- Document Verification: To verify original educational qualifications, publications, and category certificates.
APPSC Assistant Director Tribal Welfare Application Fee
| Category | Application Processing & Examination Fee |
| General / OBC Candidates | To be updated (As per detailed notification) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates | To be updated (As per detailed notification) |
| Payment Mode | Online via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI |
How to Apply for APPSC Assistant Director Tribal Welfare Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission website at psc.ap.gov.in.
- If you are a new user, complete the “One Time Profile Registration (OTPR)” process. If already registered, log in with your OTPR credentials.
- Click on the “Online Application Submission” link and select the application for Notification No. 10/2026 (Assistant Director in A.P. Tribal Welfare State Service).
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details. Ensure you clearly state your required journal publications.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph and signature in the prescribed dimensions.
- Pay the required application processing and examination fee through the online payment gateway.
- Verify all the details and submit the application form before the deadline (November 2, 2026, by 11:59 P.M.). Download and print the submitted form for future reference.
APPSC Assistant Director Tribal Welfare Official Links 2026
| AP Tribal Welfare State Service Recruitment 2026Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| AP Tribal Welfare State Service Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
