APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 — 97 Posts, Apply by 9 November

Post Date: 21 October 2026 | Last Update: 29 October 2026

Short Information: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Notification 25/2026 for 97 Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts in the Social Welfare (41), Tribal Welfare (23) and Backward Classes Welfare (33) departments. Online applications opened on 9 October 2026 and close on 9 November 2026 (11:59 PM) at psc.ap.gov.in. Selection is through a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT), a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test and certificate verification.

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 – 97 Posts (Notification 25/2026)
Important Dates
Apply Start: 9 October 2026
Last Date: 9 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Notification: 25/2026 (dated 9 Oct 2026)
Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fee
Processing Fee: Rs 250
Exam Fee: Rs 80 (SC/ST/BC/PBD/ESM/white-card holders exempt)
Apply Mode: Online (psc.ap.gov.in)

Last date extended from 29 October to 9 November 2026

Age Limit: 18-44 years as on 01-07-2026. Age relaxation per AP government rules.

Department Posts
Social Welfare Subordinate Service 41
Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service 23
Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service 33
Total 97

Eligibility: Graduation with B.Ed./D.Ed. from a recognized university. Service-wise: Social Welfare – Graduation with B.Ed./B.T.; Tribal Welfare – Graduation with D.Ed./B.Ed.; Backward Classes Welfare – Graduation with B.Ed. or equivalent. See the official notification for full details.

How to Apply:

  1. Go to psc.ap.gov.in and complete OTPR registration if not done earlier.
  2. Open the Apply Online link for Notification 25/2026.
  3. Fill the form, upload photo/signature/documents and pay the fee.
  4. Submit before 11:59 PM on 9 November 2026.

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Q1. How many posts are in the APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer recruitment?
A: 97 posts – Social Welfare 41, Tribal Welfare 23, Backward Classes Welfare 33.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
A: 9 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

Q3. What is the required qualification?
A: Graduation with B.Ed./D.Ed. (service-wise details in the notification).

Q4. What is the age limit?
A: 18-44 years as on 01-07-2026; relaxation per AP government rules.

Q5. What is the selection process?
A: CBRT written test, qualifying Computer Proficiency Test and certificate verification.