The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has officially released the Exam Calendar 2026, outlining recruitment plans for thousands of government posts. The calendar provides notification timelines and vacancy details across multiple departments, helping aspirants plan their preparation in advance.
APPSC 2026 Vacancy Details and Posts
The APPSC calendar includes a large-scale recruitment drive across various sectors in the state. The key highlights are as follows:
- Total vacancies: 10,060 posts
- Departments covered: Around 25 departments
- Major posts:
- Group 1 and Group 2 services
- Police Constables
- Assistant Professors
- Teachers and engineering posts
This recruitment aims to strengthen workforce capacity across state government departments.
APPSC Notification Dates 2026
The calendar provides tentative dates for release of major recruitment notifications. The important schedule is given below:
- 15 May 2026: Higher Education – 1500 posts
- 15 August 2026: Group 1 and Home Department – 91 + 2778 posts
- 15 September 2026: Group 2 and Engineering – 750 + 503 posts
- 15 October 2026: School/Inter Education – 3004 posts
These dates indicate when applications will begin for each recruitment phase.
APPSC Exam Dates and Selection Process
The exact exam dates for APPSC recruitment will be announced along with individual notifications for each post The selection process generally includes:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview / Physical Test (depending on post)
Candidates must qualify each stage to secure final selection.
How to Download APPSC Exam Calendar 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to access the official calendar PDF:
- Visit the official website: psc.ap.gov.in or portal-psc.ap.gov.in
- Go to the Examination Calendar / Notifications section
- Click on APPSC Job Calendar 2026 link
- Open and download the PDF file
- Save it for future reference
The calendar provides a roadmap for upcoming recruitment notifications and helps candidates prepare strategically.
Importance of APPSC Calendar for Aspirants
The release of the APPSC calendar is significant for government job aspirants in Andhra Pradesh. It helps candidates to:
- Plan preparation based on notification timelines
- Track upcoming application forms and exams
- Focus on specific exams like Group 1 and Group 2
Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding detailed notifications, syllabus, and exam dates.