APPSC ASWO, TSWO Recruitment 2026 Out for 17 Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer Posts

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada has officially released Brief Notification No. 26/2026 for the direct recruitment of Assistant Social Welfare Officer (ASWO) in the A.P. Social Welfare Service and Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer (ATWO / TSWO) in the A.P. Tribal Welfare Service. A total of 17 vacancies have been notified under this general recruitment drive.

Candidates possessing a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline are eligible to apply. The online application registration window on the official commission portal, psc.ap.gov.in, will be open from 9th October 2026 to 29th October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).

APPSC ASWO & TSWO Recruitment 2026: Highlights

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale Details 2026

The notified vacancies and associated pay bands are outlined below:

Note: The vacancy numbers are provisional and subject to variation upon confirmation from the respective departments. Detailed category-wise reservations (OC, BC, SC, ST, EWS, Women, etc.) will be published with the comprehensive notification on or before 09/10/2026.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification (As on the date of Detailed Notification)

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act, Provincial Act, or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), or an equivalent qualification recognized by the State Government.

2. Age Limit & Crucial Date

• The crucial date for reckoning age and other qualifications will be the date of publication of the detailed notification. Standard age relaxations for SC, ST, BC, EWS, and other reserved categories will apply as per Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

The selection process for both ASWO and ATWO positions features a single-level examination only. No preliminary screening test will be conducted, irrespective of the volume of applications received.

1. Main Written Examination (Online CBRT Mode)

The test consists of three objective-type papers of Degree standard:

• Negative Marking: Each incorrect response incurs a penalty of $1/3\text{rd}$ of the marks assigned to that question.

• Normalization: If the exam is administered across multiple sessions, normalization of marks will be applied in accordance with the Commission’s standard procedure.

2. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Candidates must qualify in the practical Computer Proficiency Test (Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software):

• Duration: 60 Minutes

• Total Marks: 100 Marks

• Minimum Qualifying Marks:

  • Open Competition (OC): 40 Marks

  • Backward Classes (BC): 35 Marks

  • SC / ST Candidates: 30 Marks

Syllabus Summary

• Paper-I (General Studies & Mental Ability): Current events of national, international, and AP importance; General Science and IT developments; History and Geography of India with AP focus; Indian Polity and Governance; Indian Economy and Planning; Disaster Management; Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation.

• Paper-II (Social & Cultural History of AP & Welfare Programmes): Early history from Satavahanas to Eastern Chalukyas; Medieval dynasties (11th–16th Century); Freedom struggle, 1857 Revolt impact, and Nationalist movement in AP; Andhra Movement, 1953 Andhra State formation, and Gentlemen’s Agreement up to 2014; Welfare and economic priorities of the AP Government for SC/ST welfare.

• Paper-III (Indian Constitution & Weaker Section Safeguards): Nature and salient features of the Constitution; Union and State executive, legislature, and judiciary; Centre-State administrative and legislative relations; Constitutional amendments and local self-government (73rd & 74th Amendments); Constitutional provisions, statutory commissions (SC, ST, BC, Women, Minorities, Human Rights), and the Prevention of SC/ST Atrocities Act.

Step-by-Step Online Application Process

1. Visit the APPSC official website at psc.ap.gov.in.

2. If not previously registered, complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) to generate an APPSC user ID.

3. Log in using your OTPR credentials and select Notification No. 26/2026 (ASWO & ATWO Recruitment).

4. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category details accurately.

5. Upload scanned copies of the required photograph, signature, and necessary certificates.

6. Pay the processing and examination fee through the integrated online payment gateway.

7. Verify all entries and submit the application form before 29th October 2026 (11:59 PM).

8. Retain a downloaded PDF copy and printout of the submitted form for reference during certificate verification.

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