APPSC HWO Recruitment 2026: 97 Posts, Apply Online OPEN

APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer (HWO) Grade-II Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online Till 29 October, Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary & Exam Pattern

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited online applications for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts in the Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Services. Applications are open from 9 October 2026. This page explains vacancies, eligibility, fee, exam pattern and how to apply in simple words.

Vacancy note: Sources show different totals. The APPSC brief notice dated 15 September 2026 (reported by several sites) shows 73 posts: Social Welfare 21, Tribal Welfare 23, BC Welfare 29. The reference page for the detailed notification of 9 October shows 97 posts: Social Welfare 41 (7 carry-forward), Tribal Welfare 23 (3 carry-forward), BC Welfare 33 (1 carry-forward). One more site shows 90. I could not open the official PDF, so please check the number in the detailed notification before publishing.

Important Dates

• Brief notification: 15 September 2026
• Detailed notification and online application start: 9 October 2026
• Last date to apply: 29 October 2026, 11:59 PM
• Correction window: up to 7 days after the last date (as per reference page)
• Exam date: not announced yet

Vacancy Details (As Per Reference Page)

41 + 23 + 33 = 97. Reservation: Women 33⅓% (horizontal), Meritorious Sportspersons 3%, plus SC, ST, BC, EWS and PBD. In Scheduled areas, 90% of posts in girls hostels / Ashram Schools go to local ST candidates.

Educational Qualification

• Social Welfare: Graduation with B.Ed. / B.T.
• Tribal Welfare: Graduation plus Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education
• BC Welfare: Graduation with B.Ed. or equivalent
• Degree must be from a recognised university as on the date of the detailed notification

Age Limit and Relaxation

Age: 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026.

• SC / ST / BC / EWS: 5 years (10 years for SC/ST carry-forward posts)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years
• Ex-servicemen: 3 years plus length of service
• Regular AP State Government employees: up to 5 years
• Retrenched temporary employees of State Census Department (min. 6 months service): 3 years

Application Fee

• Processing fee (all candidates): ₹250
• Examination fee: ₹80 for general candidates
• Exam fee exempt: SC, ST, BC, PBD, ex-servicemen, White Card families (AP residents) and unemployed youth under G.O.Ms.No.439
• Fees are non-refundable; IPO and demand drafts are not accepted

Selection Process

1. Written exam in online mode (CBRT) — single level, no screening test
2. Certificate verification of shortlisted candidates
3. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
4. Final merit list

Exam Pattern

• Negative marking: 1/3 of the marks for each wrong answer
• Marks may be normalised if the exam runs in many sessions
• Minimum qualifying marks in written exam: 40% (OC, sportspersons, ex-servicemen, EWS), 35% (BC), 30% (SC, ST, PBD)

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

• 100 marks, 60 minutes
• Minimum marks: 40 (OC), 35 (BC), 30 (SC/ST/PBD)
• Topics: computer basics and internet, document preparation and typing, inserting and organising objects, spreadsheet (Excel), presentation (PowerPoint)
• Reported weight: typing 25%, objects 15%, Excel 20%, PowerPoint 20%, basics 20% (one source; check the notification)

How to Apply Online

1. Open psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Log in with your OTPR number; first-time users must complete One Time Profile Registration.
3. Click “Online Application Submission” on the home page.
4. Click “Fill Application” against Notification No. 25/2026.
5. Enter local/non-local status and White Card details if any.
6. Enter qualification, post preferences and exam centre.
7. Click “Save & Submit” to get the payment link. Saving alone does not complete the application.
8. Pay the fee online, then download and save the submitted application.

Tips for Candidates (General Advice)

• Complete OTPR first; do not wait for the last day.
• Keep degree, B.Ed. and caste certificates ready as per the notification.
• Check your preference of service carefully before submitting.
• Start Paper II (Education) and computer practice now; typing and Excel need hands-on practice.
• Do not trust unofficial links; use psc.ap.gov.in only.

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