Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued a new recruitment notification for 02 Horticulture Officer positions. The online application process will commence on 18/09/2025, and the deadline to apply is 08/10/2025. The detailed information about the vacancies, eligibility criteria, and the application process can be found on the official website, psc.ap.gov.in.
APPSC Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2025 Notification
Applications are invited through online mode for recruitment to the post of Horticulture Officer in A.P. Horticulture Service for a total of 02 CF vacancies in the scale of pay of Rs: 54,060 – 1,40,540/- as per RPS:2022 within the age group of 18 – 42 years as on 01.07.2025. Candidates shall apply online through the Commission’s Website https://psc.ap.gov.in. The application submission window will be opened from 18/09/2025 to 08/10/2025 upto 11:00 PM.
APPSC Recruitment 2025 Details
| Name of The Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 18/2025 |
| Job Category | Andhra Pradesh Govt Jobs |
| Name of the Posts | Horticulture Officer |
| No. of Posts | 02 |
| Job Category | Andhra Pradesh Govt Jobs |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online Process |
| Last Date | 08/10/2025 |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Horticulture Officer Vacancy Details
The APPSC Notification mentions a total of 2 vacancies. A detailed post-wise List is given in the table below.
Name of the Post | No. of vacancies | Total | |
| Zone-III | Zone-IV | ||
| Horticulture Officer in A.P. Horticulture Service | 1 | 1 | 2 |
APPSC Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
- He / She is of sound health, active habits and free from any bodily defect or infirmity rendering him / her unfit for such service;
- His / Her character and antecedents are such as to qualify him/her for such service;
- He /She possesses the academic and other qualifications prescribed for the post; and
- He/ She is a citizen of India.
Educational Qualifications
Must possess Four year B.Sc. Degree / B.Sc. (Hons) Degree in Horticulture of a recognized University in the State or any other University accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi.
Age Limit
18 – 42 years as on 01.07.2025.
Age Relaxations
| S. No. | Category of candidates | Relaxation of age permissible |
| 1 | SC, ST, BCs and EWS | 5 Years |
| 2 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) | 10 Years |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen | Shall be allowed to deduct from his age a period of 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered by him in the armed forces / NCC. |
| 4 | N.C.C. (who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.) | |
| 5 | Regular A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of Corporations, Municipalities, etc. are not eligible). | Allowed to deduct from his age the length of regular Service under State Government up to a maximum of five years for the purposes of the maximum age limit. |
| 6 | Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum service of 6 months. | 3 Years |
Salary Details
Selected Candidates will Get Salary Rs. 54,060 – 1,40,540/- as per RPS:2022 as Per Regulations of APPSC
Application Fee
Application Processing Fee: ₹250/- Examination Fee: ₹120/- Exempted Categories: SC, ST, BC, PBDs, Ex-Servicemen, White Card holders (AP residents)
Selection Process
The Written Examination will be objective type and held in offline (OMR based) mode. The Date of Written Examination will be announced separately.
How To Apply
Candidates must log in to the Commission’s website using their registered One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) number. If applying for a post for the first time notified by A.P.P.S.C., the candidate must register their bio-data through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) at https://psc.ap.gov.in. Upon registration, a user ID will be generated and sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number and email ID.
Important Dates
| Starting date for submission of Application | 18/09/2025 |
| Last date for submission of Application | 08/10/2025 |
Important Links
| APPSC Official Notification | Download Here |
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
