ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (APPSC)

RECRUITMENT EXAM NAME

DIRECT RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF HOSTEL WELFARE OFFICER GRADE –II IN A.P. SOCIAL WELFARE, TRIBAL WELFARE AND BACKWARD CLASSES WELFARE SUBORDINATE SERVICES.

Applications are invited online through the Commissions Website (https://psc.ap.gov.in) from eligible candidates from 09/10/2026 to 29/10/2026 up to 11:59 P.M for Recruitment to the post of Hostel Welfare Officer Grade –II in A.P. Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Services. All desirous and eligible candidates shall apply online after satisfying themselves as per the terms and conditions of this Recruitment Notification:-



Post Details

POST NAME SEAT EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service 41 Graduation With B.ED/B.T Degree
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service 23 Graduation and Diploma in Education/Bachelor of Education
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service 33 Graduation with B.Ed.
Total 97


Location - Andhra Pradesh



Age

18-44 years. Age relaxation is applicable in several categories according to rule of govt.


Salary & Allowances

37,640 – 1,15,500


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Important Dates

Discription Date
Advt No. 25/2026
Date of Advt. 15/09/26
Starting date of online application 09/10/26
Closing date of online application 29/10/26


Mode of Application

Online


Selection Process

WIRTTEN EXAMINATION (Objective Type) (Degree Standard)
PAPER SUBJECT MARKS DURATION IN MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS
PAPER 1: General Studies & Mental Ability 150 150 150
PAPER 2: Subject (Education) 150 150 150
Total 300
  1. Appearance in all the papers of examination is compulsory. Absence in any of the papers will automatically render the disqualification of the candidature.

  2. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission will conduct the CBRT Examination in objective type and District-wise Merit lists (General Ranking List) will be forwarded to District Collectors. The Selections to the post will be made by the District Selection Committee as per G.O. Ms. No. 596, GA (Ser.A) Dept., Dt. 18/09/2008.

  3. Based on the Merit Lists, the concerned District collectors/ authorities will shortlist the candidates after due verification of original certificates and shall be admitted to the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) and the candidates who have qualified the Computer Proficiency Test would be eligible for selection/appointment to the vacancies/posts notified as per Rule 14A of APS&SS, Rules, 1996 read with G.O.Ms.No.28 G.A (Ser.A) Dept., Dated: 12.03.2024.

  4. The candidates have to secure minimum qualifying marks to be short listed for selection against respective vacancies. The minimum qualifying marks on aggregate for the vacancies notified under different categories are as follows as per G.O.Ms.No.103, G.A. (Ser.A) Dept., dt.03.02.1967 and amendments from time to time.
      1. OC, Sportspersons Ex-Servicemen & EWS : 40%
      2. Backward Class : 35%
      3. SCs, STs & PBDs : 30%
      N.B.: Mere securing of minimum qualifying marks does not confer any right to the candidate for being considered to the selection.

  5. During the selection process, the Open competition vacancies shall be considered as per merit on open competition irrespective of Caste/community/ Gender/Age as the case may be. In respect of social reservations viz., Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections the vertical reservation will be applicable and the number of appointments reserved for that category shall in no way be affected during the period the reservation for that category is in force. However, the candidates who got selection under Horizontal Reservation shall be adjusted against their respective social category only.

      Note: The candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC, EWS and PBDs and who avail upper age limit relaxation will also be considered for Open Competition (OC) Vacancies.

  6. In the event of Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe, candidates not coming up for selection with the existing minimum marks prescribed for selection in the competitive examination conducted by the APPSC their selection shall be considered on the basis of rank with reference to their performance in the written examination irrespective of the marks secured, as per G.O.Ms.No.631, G.A. (Ser.A) Dept., dt.05.09.1977

  7. Where the candidates get equal number of marks in the written examination, if two or more candidates get equal total number of marks, those candidates shall be bracketed. Candidates within the same bracket shall then be ranked 1, 2, 3 etc., according to age i,e., oldest being considered for admission. In case there is tie in age, the person who possesses educational qualification at earlier date would be considered. However, where the preferential educational qualification is prescribed, the educational qualification will take priority over the age while ranking the candidates with equal marks.

  8. The appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in the appropriate medical classification, and if he/she is of sound health, active habits and free from any bodily defect or infirmity.

  9. Memorandum of Marks: After publication of final selection list, the marks list (total marks) of the successful candidates will be displayed on the Commissions website. However, the marks of all the candidates who have attended the written Examination will be available in their individual logins. Requests for Memorandum of Marks will not be entertained until the recruitment process is finalized. Rejected, Invalid, Disqualified, ineligible candidates will not be issued any Memorandum of Marks.


Application Process

  1. The applicants are required to go through the user guide and satisfy themselves as to their eligibility for this recruitment carefully before applying and enter the particulars completely online.

  2. Applicant must compulsorily fill-up all relevant columns of application and submit application through website only. The particulars made available in the website will be processed through computer and the eligibility decided in terms of notification and confirmed accordingly.

  3. The applications received online in the prescribed proforma available in the website and within the time shall only be considered and the Commission will not be held responsible for any kind of delay/discrepancy on part of the candidate.

  4. Applicants must compulsorily upload his/her own scanned photo and signature through jpg format.

  5. The applicants should not furnish any particulars that are false, tampered, fabricated or suppress any material information while making an application through website.

  6. Important:-Hand written/typed/Photostat copies/printed application form will not be entertained.

  7. The applicant shall produce all the essential certificates issued by the competent authority, for verification by the commission, as and when called for. If candidates fail to produce the same, his/her candidature shall be rejected / disqualified without any further correspondence.

  8. The following certificate formats are available on the Commissions Website (https://psc.ap.gov.in) for reference.

    Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate
    Declaration by the Un-Employed
    School Study Certificate
    Certificate of Residence
    Medical Certificate for the Blind
    Certificate of Hearing Disability and Hearing Assessment
    Medical Certificate in respect of Orthopedically Handicapped Candidates
    Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
    Local status certificate (if applicable)


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