
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) released the AP Job Calendar 2026 on 22nd August 2026, laying out a phase-wise recruitment plan for 10,060 direct recruitment vacancies across state government departments. Separately, APPSC has also published the APPSC Exam Calendar 2026, confirming written exam dates for 21 recruitment notifications already under process. This article covers both calendars in one place so candidates can track notification dates, vacancy counts, and exam schedules without confusion.
AP Job Calendar 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Released By | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Calendar Release Date | 22nd August 2026 |
| Total Vacancies Announced | 10,060 (direct recruitment) |
| Recruiting Agencies | APPSC, AP State Level Police Recruitment Board (APSLPRB), District Selection Committees (DSCs), and other recruitment agencies |
| Number of Phases | 4 (Phase I already notified; Phases II, III, IV scheduled) |
| Official Websites | psc.ap.gov.in, ap.gov.in, slprb.ap.gov.in (varies by recruiting body) |
AP Job Calendar 2026: Important Dates
APPSC has adopted a phased recruitment approach for 2026. Phase I has already been notified by the Higher Education Department. The remaining vacancies will be released in Phases II, III, and IV on the dates below.
| Phase | Notifications | Vacancies | Notification Date | Major Departments & Vacancy Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | 1 | 1,523 | Already Notified | Higher Education: 1,523 |
| Phase II | 25 | 3,797 | 15th September 2026 | Group 1 – 91; Home Department – 2,778; Welfare Department – 259; EFST – 140; Planning – 268; Agriculture – 105; Industries – 95; Labour – 12; Juvenile Welfare – 49 |
| Phase III | 9 | 1,759 | 15th October 2026 | Group 2 – 750; Engineers – 503; Mines – 47; Prohibition & Excise – 409; AMVI – 50 |
| Phase IV | 6 | 3,004 | 15th October 2026 | DSC (District Selection Committee) – 2,535; DIET/SCERT Lecturers – 104; BIE Lecturers – 209; Librarians – 100 |
Required Documents
A specific, consolidated document checklist has not been published as part of either the AP Job Calendar 2026 or the APPSC Exam Calendar 2026. Document requirements (educational certificates, category certificates, ID proof, photograph/signature specifications, etc.) are typically listed in each individual recruitment notification once released, and candidates should refer to that notification directly rather than a generic list.
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How to Apply
Application steps for each recruitment will be detailed in its respective official notification when released. Based on the standard APPSC/APSLPRB/DSC process, candidates can generally expect to:
- Visit the official website of the recruiting body (APPSC, APSLPRB, or the concerned DSC) once the notification is released.
- Read the official notification carefully for eligibility, fee, and post-specific details.
- Register or log in on the recruitment portal.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload the required documents/photograph/signature as specified in that notification.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the available online payment mode.
- Submit the form and save/print the confirmation for future reference.
Exact steps, fee amount, and portal links will be confirmed only when each phase-wise notification is officially released.
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Important Instructions
- Refer only to the official APPSC portal (portal-psc.ap.gov.in) and the respective recruiting body’s website for authentic notifications do not rely solely on third-party summaries for application decisions.
- Phase II, III, and IV notification dates (15th September and 15th October 2026) are as per the released calendar; actual release could be revised by the commission, so check the official site closer to the date.
- For the 21 notifications under the APPSC Exam Calendar 2026, note your specific exam date, shift, and paper combination from the table above and cross-check with your official hall ticket once issued.
- Multi-notification candidates should double-check which common papers apply to their combination of applications.
- Keep checking the official website for city intimation slips and hall ticket release dates, which are not covered by the job/exam calendar itself.
AP Job Calendar 2026 – Important Links
- APPSC Official Portal (portal-psc.ap.gov.in) for the Exam Calendar 2026 and exam-related updates
AP Job Calendar 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Has the AP Job Calendar 2026 been released?
Yes. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission released the AP Job Calendar 2026 on 22nd August 2026, covering 10,060 direct recruitment vacancies.
Q2. How many total vacancies are in the AP Job Calendar 2026?
A total of 10,060 direct recruitment vacancies are announced across Phase I to Phase IV.
Q3. When will the remaining AP Job Calendar 2026 notifications be released?
Phase II notifications (25 notifications, 3,797 vacancies) are scheduled for 15th September 2026. Phase III (9 notifications, 1,759 vacancies) and Phase IV (6 notifications, 3,004 vacancies) are both scheduled for 15th October 2026. Phase I, covering 1,523 Higher Education Department vacancies, has already been notified.
Q4. Which departments have the most vacancies in the AP Job Calendar 2026?
The Home Department (2,778 vacancies) and the District Selection Committee (DSC) posts (2,535 vacancies) account for the largest shares, followed by Higher Education (1,523) and Group 2 posts (750).
Q5. Where can I download the AP Job Calendar 2026 or APPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF?
Official notifications and calendar PDFs are published on the APPSC portal (portal-psc.ap.gov.in) and, depending on the recruiting body, on www.psc.ap.gov.in, www.ap.gov.in, or slprb.ap.gov.in.
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