APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II Recruitment 2026 — 73 Posts
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the brief notification for direct recruitment to Hostel Welfare Officer, Grade-II posts across the Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and BC Welfare Subordinate Services.
Official Notification PDF
Download the original notification released by APPSC for complete, authoritative details before applying.
⬇ Download Notification PDFRecruitment Overview
| Recruiting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Hostel Welfare Officer, Grade-II |
| Notification No. | 25/2026 (Brief Notification) |
| Total Vacancies | 73 posts |
| Departments | A.P. Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare & Backward Classes (BC) Welfare Subordinate Services |
| Cadre | District Cadre |
| Pay Scale | ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500 |
| Application Mode | Online, via psc.ap.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Brief Notification Released | September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 09 October 2026 |
| Online Application End | 29 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 09 October 2026 |
Dates are as per the brief notification and are subject to official confirmation in the detailed notification.
Selection Process
- Online Examination (CBRT): A single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test.
- Normalisation of Marks: Applied if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions, as per Commission rules.
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): A qualifying practical test that candidates must clear.
- District Selection Committee: Final selection is carried out at the district level based on the ranking list furnished by APPSC.
Eligibility Snapshot
Exact age limits, educational qualifications and community-wise reservation details will be confirmed in the detailed notification. Based on prior HWO Grade-II cycles:
- Age group: typically 18–42 years (as reckoned on a specified date) — to be confirmed.
- Qualification requirements will be specified department-wise in the detailed notification.
- Candidates should verify community, gender and local-cadre reservation details once published.
How to Apply
- Visit the official APPSC website: psc.ap.gov.in
- Register/login and fill out the online application form within the notified window (09–29 Oct 2026).
- Upload required documents and pay the applicable application fee online.
- Download and retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
A total of 73 Hostel Welfare Officer, Grade-II vacancies have been released across the Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and BC Welfare Subordinate Services.
Online applications open on 09 October 2026 and close on 29 October 2026, submitted through psc.ap.gov.in.
The pay scale is ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500, as per the brief notification.
Candidates go through a single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT), followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). Final selection is made by the concerned District Selection Committee.
The detailed notification — with exact age limits, qualifications and community-wise vacancy breakup — will be published on or before 09 October 2026. Always check the official PDF linked on this page for the latest version.
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