APPSC Hostel Warden Recruitment 2026: 73 Posts, Apply From Oct 9

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the APPSC Hostel Warden Recruitment 2026 notification for 73 Hostel Warden/Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts. The recruitment covers vacancies under the Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and B.C. Welfare departments.

The APPSC Hostel Warden notification was released on September 15, 2026. The online application process will begin on October 9, 2026, and eligible applicants can submit their forms until October 29, 2026.

APPSC Hostel Warden Recruitment 2026: Key Details

The recruitment is being conducted by APPSC for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts in Andhra Pradesh. The table below highlights the main details candidates should check before applying.

APPSC Hostel Warden Vacancy 2026

The APPSC Hostel Warden Vacancy 2026 has been divided among three welfare departments. The Social Welfare Department has 21 posts, while the Tribal Welfare Department has 23 posts. The B.C. Welfare Department has the highest share with 29 vacancies.

Earlier updates related to the AP Job Calendar had indicated 241 Hostel Welfare Officer vacancies. However, the latest notification reported by Adda247 specifies 73 posts for the current recruitment.

APPSC Hostel Warden Eligibility 2026

The APPSC Hostel Warden eligibility criteria vary according to the post code and department. The notified qualifications include graduation along with a teacher-training qualification.

Applicants should check the detailed notification for the exact qualification applicable to their selected post before submitting the application.

APPSC Hostel Warden Age Limit 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has recently increased the upper age limit for direct recruitment to non-uniform services from 42 years to 44 years. The revised provision is applicable up to September 30, 2027, according to the government order cited in the recruitment update.

Applicants should verify the age calculation date and category-wise relaxation in the official notification before applying.

APPSC Hostel Warden Application Form 2026

The APPSC Hostel Warden application form 2026 will be available from October 9. Applications have to be submitted through the APPSC online portal.

The application process can be completed through these steps:

1. Visit the official APPSC website.
2. Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR), if not already registered.
3. Log in using the OTPR details.
4. Select the Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II recruitment link.
5. Enter personal and educational details.
6. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
7. Pay the applicable application fee in INR through the available payment mode.
8. Check all details before final submission.
9. Submit the form and save the confirmation page.

APPSC Hostel Warden Application Fee 2026

The applicable payment details should be checked in the official notification before submitting the form. The recruitment information currently available does not provide a confirmed fee amount for this specific notification, so applicants should not rely on fee figures from older APPSC recruitments.

All payments, wherever applicable, should be made through the prescribed online payment facility.

APPSC Hostel Warden Selection Process 2026

The APPSC Hostel Warden selection process includes a written examination followed by a Computer Proficiency Test. The written examination will be conducted in CBRT mode.

The exam has two papers:

There is 1/3rd negative marking for every incorrect answer. The Computer Proficiency Test assesses practical computer skills and is conducted separately as part of the selection process.

APPSC Hostel Warden Salary 2026

The reported pay scale for Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts is INR 37,640 to INR 1,15,500 per month. The applicable allowances and other benefits will be provided according to Andhra Pradesh government rules.

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