APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer Recruitment 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has published a brief recruitment notification (Notification No. 24/2026) for the direct recruitment of Industrial Promotion Officers in the A.P. Industries Subordinate Service. Under this General Recruitment drive, a total of 78 provisional vacancies will be filled across the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official commission portal between October 16, 2026, and November 5, 2026.
APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruitment Authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) PDF |
| Notification Number | Brief Notification No. 24/2026 (Dated: 15/09/2026) |
| Post Name | Industrial Promotion Officer |
| Service / Department | A.P. Industries Subordinate Services |
| Total Vacancies | 78 Posts (Provisional) |
| Scale of Pay | Rs. 54,060 – Rs. 1,40,540 |
| Category | AP State Govt Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website |
Vacancy Details & Pay Scale
Post Name: Industrial Promotion Officers in A.P. Industries Subordinate Services
Total Vacancies: 78 Posts
Pay Scale: Rs. 54,060 to Rs. 1,40,540
Note: The advertised vacancy count is provisional and subject to alteration upon final confirmation received from the concerned department.
APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Complete instructions concerning the educational qualifications, community-wise vacancy breakdown, age limits, and applicable concessions will be released on or before October 16, 2026.
The date of release of the detailed notification will serve as the crucial date for reckoning age and educational qualification eligibility.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Brief Notification Release Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | On or before October 16, 2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Applications | October 16, 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | November 5, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection will be conducted through a single-level Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). Irrespective of the total volume of applicants, no preliminary screening test will be conducted. In the event of multi-session examinations, normalisation of marks will be implemented according to the Commission’s policy.
Written Examination Scheme (Objective Type)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability (Degree Standard) | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper-II | Applied Science, Engineering and Management (Diploma Standard) | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 Marks |
| Total | 300 | 300 Minutes | 300 Marks | |
Negative Marking: $1/3rd of the marks assigned to a question will be penalized for every incorrect response.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Shortlisted candidates must qualify in a practical Computer Proficiency Test assessing skills in office automation and associated software:
Total Duration: 60 Minutes
Maximum Marks: 100 Marks
Qualifying Marks:
Open Competition (OC): 40 Marks
Backward Classes (BC): 35 Marks
SC / ST / PwBD: 30 Marks
Syllabus Summary
Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability (150 Marks)
- International, national, and Andhra Pradesh state current affairs
- General Science, contemporary advances in Science & Technology, and Information Technology
- History and Geography of India with a distinct focus on Andhra Pradesh
- Indian Polity, governance, constitutional issues, and e-governance initiatives
- Indian Economy, planning, sustainable development, and environmental protection
- Disaster management, remote sensing, GIS applications, logical reasoning, and basic data analysis
Paper-II: Applied Science, Engineering and Management (150 Marks – Diploma Standard)
- Mathematics: Arithmetic, elementary number theory, algebra, quadratic equations, trigonometry, geometry, mensuration, and statistical measures of central tendency.
- Physics: Units & dimensions, vectors, dynamics, friction, work-power-energy, SHM, heat & thermodynamics, sound, properties of matter, electricity & magnetism, and modern physics.
- Chemistry: Atomic structure, chemical bonding, solutions, acids & bases, metallurgy, electrochemistry, corrosion, water technology, polymers, fuels, and environmental studies.
- Industrial Management: Principles of management (Taylor & Fayol), organizational structures, production management, CPM/PERT, inventory control (EOQ, ABC analysis), maintenance management, and entrepreneurship development (MSME, DICs, Make In India).
- Industrial Engineering: Work study, method study, micro-motion study, time study, wage plans (Halsey, Rowan, Emerson), and statistical quality control (SQC, control charts, Six Sigma).
- Fundamentals of Computer Science: Computer architecture, programming fundamentals, networking topologies, operating systems, database systems, e-governance, and e-commerce.
How to Apply Online
- Go to the official APPSC portal at psc.ap.gov.in.
- If you are a new applicant, complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR). Existing users may log in using their User ID and Password.
- Search for Notification No. 24/2026 – Industrial Promotion Officers in A.P. Industries Subordinate Service and click on Apply.
- Fill in the required personal, educational, and reservation details in the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, your recent passport-size photograph, and your signature.
- Pay the prescribed application/examination fee through the online payment gateway.
- Verify all entered data and submit the form prior to the deadline on November 5, 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application form for future correspondence.
Important Links
| APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer Apply Online Link | Click Here |
