APPSC Group-I 2026: Post-wise Pay Scale, Age and Qualification

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited applications for 166 Group-I Services posts under Notification No. 07/2026, dated 06-10-2026. All 13 posts ask for a degree, but the pay scale, age limit and physical standards are not the same for every post. This guide puts those post-wise details in one place so you can see which post suits you.

APPSC Group-I 2026 at a glance

Item	Detail
Notification	No. 07/2026, dated 06-10-2026
Total vacancies	166 (13 posts)
Qualification	Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech in a stated branch for DSP Communications)
Age limit	18 to 44 years for most posts; see the table below
Age counted on	01-07-2026
Application	Online only, on psc.ap.gov.in
Screening Test date	24-01-2027 (objective, OMR based)

Post-wise vacancies, age and pay scale

The notification lists the following for each post code. "CF" posts are carried-forward vacancies from earlier recruitments and are already counted in the number shown.

Code	Post	Vacancies	Age	Scale of pay (Rs.)
01	Deputy Collector (A.P. Civil Service, Executive Branch)	12	18-44	61,960 - 1,51,370
02	Assistant Commissioner of State Tax	14	18-44	61,960 - 1,51,370
03	Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil), Cat-2	36 (incl. 03 CF)	21-30	61,960 - 1,51,370
04	DSP (Communications), A.P. Police Service	3	18-30	61,960 - 1,51,370
05	District Educational Officer	14	18-44	61,960 - 1,51,370
06	Regional Transport Officer	3	18-44	57,100 - 1,47,760
07	District Tribal Welfare Officer	1	18-44	57,100 - 1,47,760
08	Deputy Registrar, A.P. Cooperative Service	16 (incl. 01 CF)	18-44	57,100 - 1,47,760
09	Municipal Commissioner Grade-II	12	18-44	54,060 - 1,40,540
10	Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer	2	18-44	54,060 - 1,40,540
11	District Employment Officer	3 (incl. 01 CF)	18-44	54,060 - 1,40,540
12	Assistant Audit Officer, A.P. State Audit Service	15	18-44	54,060 - 1,40,540
13	Divisional Development Officer, Panchayat Raj Service	35	18-44	65,360 - 1,54,980

Pay scales in short

• Rs. 65,360 - 1,54,980: the highest scale in this notification, for Divisional Development Officer (35 posts).
• Rs. 61,960 - 1,51,370: Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, DSP (Civil), DSP (Communications) and District Educational Officer.
• Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760: Regional Transport Officer, District Tribal Welfare Officer and Deputy Registrar.
• Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540: Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, Assistant Treasury/Accounts Officer, District Employment Officer and Assistant Audit Officer.

The notification gives only the scale of pay. Allowances are not listed in it, so the take-home amount depends on the government rules in force at the time of joining.

Educational qualification

For 12 of the 13 posts the notification asks for a bachelor's degree from a university in India established under a Central, Provincial or State Act, from an institution recognised by the UGC, or an equivalent qualification. The qualification must be held on the date of the detailed notification.

The one exception is Post 04, DSP (Communications). It needs a B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, or Radio Engineering.

Age limit and relaxation

Age is counted as on 01-07-2026. The lowest limit is 18 or 21 years and the highest is 30 or 44 years, depending on the post, as shown in the table above. The notification allows these relaxations:

• SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates: 5 years.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years.
• Ex-servicemen and NCC instructors: the length of service rendered in the armed forces/NCC is deducted from age, plus 3 years.
• Regular A.P. State Government employees: the length of regular State service is deducted, up to 5 years. Employees of corporations and municipalities are not covered.
• Retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department with at least 6 months of service: 3 years.

After these deductions, the age may not go beyond the maximum age fixed for the post.

Physical standards for DSP posts

Only Post 03 (DSP Civil) and Post 04 (DSP Communications) have physical requirements in the notification.

• Men: at least 167.6 cm in height and 86.3 cm round the chest, with a chest expansion of at least 5 cm.
• ST men: at least 164 cm in height and 83.8 cm round the chest, with at least 5 cm expansion.
• Women: at least 152.5 cm in height and 45.5 kg in weight.

The notification also sets vision standards for the DSP posts, which candidates should read in the original document.

Selection process

1. Screening Test (objective type, two papers, OMR based) on 24-01-2027. It is used to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination, and candidates equal to 50 times the vacancies are admitted to the Main Examination.
2. Main Examination (descriptive). Dates will be announced later. Appearing in every paper is compulsory.
3. Interview (personality test). Final selection is on merit in the Main Examination and Interview.

Each wrong answer in the Screening Test costs one-third of the marks for that question. Minimum qualifying marks on aggregate are 40% for OC, sportspersons and EWS, 35% for Backward Classes, and 30% for SC, ST and PBD candidates.

Practical tips

• Pick your post preferences with the pay scale and age limit in mind, since preferences are collected online before the Main Examination.
• Keep your OTPR mobile number and email active; the Commission sends OTPs and SMS alerts there.
• Click "Save & Submit" and finish the payment. A saved but unsubmitted application is treated as incomplete.
• Check your local status and certificates early, as the notification has detailed rules on local candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Which post has the highest pay scale in APPSC Group-I 2026?

Divisional Development Officer in the Panchayat Raj Service, with a scale of Rs. 65,360 - 1,54,980.

Can any graduate apply?

For all posts except DSP (Communications), a bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university is enough. DSP (Communications) needs a B.E./B.Tech in a stated electronics branch.

What is the age limit for DSP (Civil)?

The notification shows 21 to 30 years as on 01-07-2026, before any relaxation.

Is there negative marking in the Screening Test?

Yes. One-third of the marks for a question are deducted for each wrong answer.

When is the Screening Test?

It is fixed for 24 January 2027. Main Examination dates have not been announced yet.

For dates, how to apply and the notification link, see the APPSC Group-I Services Recruitment 2026 page. Always confirm every detail in the official notification on psc.ap.gov.in before you apply.