APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 73 Posts

APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II Recruitment 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released a brief recruitment notification (Notification No. 25/2026) inviting online applications for the position of Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II. This direct recruitment drive aims to fill 73 vacancies across various state welfare subordinate services, including Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, and Backward Classes (BC) Welfare departments.

Eligible candidates seeking government job opportunities in Andhra Pradesh can apply online through the official APPSC portal starting from October 9, 2026.

APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

The recruitment encompasses positions across three major state welfare departments:

Note: The vacancies announced are provisional and subject to variation depending on department updates prior to final recruitment.

Important Dates

• Detailed Notification Release: On or before October 9, 2026

• Starting Date for Online Applications: October 9, 2026

• Closing Date for Online Applications: October 29, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)

• Crucial Date for Eligibility: The date of release of the detailed notification will serve as the crucial date for age and educational criteria.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The recruitment selection involves a single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). No preliminary screening test will be held, regardless of the number of registered applicants. In case the test is conducted in multiple shifts, marks normalisation will be implemented.

Written Examination Scheme (Objective Type – Degree Standard)

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

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Shortlisted candidates must appear for a practical qualifying test evaluating proficiency in office automation and computer applications:

• Total Duration: 60 Minutes

• Total Marks: 100 Marks

• Qualifying Marks:

  • Open Category (OC): 40 Marks

  • Backward Classes (BC): 35 Marks

  • SC / ST / PwBD: 30 Marks

Syllabus Outline

Paper-I: General Studies and Mental Ability

Key focus areas include:

• Current events of regional, national, and international significance

• General Science, contemporary advances in Science & Technology, and IT

• Indian History and Geography with specific emphasis on Andhra Pradesh

• Indian Polity, governance, e-governance reforms, and the national economy

• Environmental sustainability and disaster management

• Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and basic data analysis (mean, median, mode, variance)

Paper-II: Education (Degree Standard)

• Foundations of Education: Philosophical & sociological roots, educational thinkers (Gandhi, Tagore, Vivekananda, Aurobindo, J. Krishnamurti), modernization, and education for weaker sections.

• Educational Psychology: Growth & development stages, theories of learning, motivation, individual differences, personality assessments, guidance, and educational statistics.

• Trends in Education: Universalization of education, adult & non-formal education, three-language formula, population and moral education, teacher training, and recommendations of key education commissions.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission website at psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Register or log in using your existing One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) credentials.
3. Access the application link for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (Notification No. 25/2026).
4. Fill in personal, educational, and communication details accurately.
5. Upload the required documents, certificates, and signature as per prescribed specifications.
6. Pay the required application/examination fee and submit the form prior to the deadline on October 29, 2026.
7. Download and print a copy of the submitted application form for future recruitment verification.

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