The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the detailed notification for Direct Recruitment to the post of Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service under Notification No. 25/2026 on 9 October 2026. Candidates interested in Hostel Welfare Officer posts can submit their applications online, for which an application window is open from 9 October to 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) at psc.ap.gov.in.
The selection process includes a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The selected candidates will be paid a salary in the scale of Rs. 37,640 to Rs. 1,15,500.
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APPSC HWO Notification 2026 Out
The detailed notification for the APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II Recruitment 2026 has been issued under Notification No. 25/2026. The notification contains the eligibility conditions, age limit, application dates, fee, examination stages, qualifying marks, examination centres, reservation provisions and other important instructions.
APPSC HWO Notification 2026 Official PDF – Click to Download
APPSC HWO Recruitment 2026: Overview
The recruitment process is conducted to recruit candidates for the post of Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service. This recruitment is very important for candidates who are looking for a government job after Graduation with B.Ed./B.T.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II |
| Notification No. | 25/2026 |
| Vacancy | 97 (41+23+33) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 9 October to 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation with B.Ed./B.T. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 years |
| Selection Process | (i) Written Examination (CBRT) |
| (ii) Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) | |
| Salary | Rs. 37,640/- to Rs. 1,15,500/- |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC HWO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced that the online registration has been started on 9 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| APPSC HWO Notification | 9 October 2026 |
| Application Process Begins | 9 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | Up to 7 days from the last date of applications |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
APPSC HWO Vacancy 2026
The number of vacancies has been announced. A total of 97 vacancies have been notified across various posts. The post-wise distribution is as follows:
| Name of the Post & Service | Total No. of Vacancies | Age as on 01.07.2026 (Min-Max) | Scale of Pay in Rs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service | 41 (07 CF) | 18-44 | 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service | 23 (03 CF) | 18-44 | 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service | 33 (01 CF) | 18-44 | 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
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APPSC HWO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil all the eligibility conditions prescribed by APPSC. The final eligibility conditions should be checked from the detailed notification before applying.
Educational Qualification
| Name of the Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service | Graduation with B.Ed./B.T. Degree of any University of India established or Incorporated by or under a Central Act, or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service | Graduation and Diploma in Education/Bachelor of Education of any University of India established or incorporated by or under Central Act or a State Act or any Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II in A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service | Graduation with B.Ed., or equivalent of any University of India established or incorporated by or under Central Act or a State Act or any Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. |
Note: Applicants must possess the prescribed academic qualification from the recognized University as on the date of detailed notification.
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 44 years
Age Relaxation:
| S. No. | Category of Candidates | Relaxation of Age Permissible |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC, ST, BCs and EWS | 5 Years |
| 1(a) | For SC/ST CF. vacancies (Limited) | 10 Years |
| 2 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) | 10 years |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen | Shall be allowed to deduct from his age a period of 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered by him in the armed forces/NCC. |
| 4 | N.C.C. (who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.) | – |
| 5 | Regular A.P. State Government Employees | Allowed to deduct from his age the length of regular Service under State Government up to a maximum of five years for the purposes of the maximum age limit. |
| 6 | Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum service of 6 months. | 3 Years |
APPSC HWO Online Form 2026
The APPSC HWO Online Application process has started with the release of the detailed notification on 9 October 2026. The APPSC HWO Online Form is accepted online only through the official website https://psc.ap.gov.in. Candidates must submit their applications by 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).
How to Apply
- Visit the official APPSC website https://psc.ap.gov.in.
- Login with your registered OTPR number (for first-time applicants, register through One Time Profile Registration).
- Click on “Online Application Submission” present in the bottom right corner of the Commission’s website.
- Click on the Fill Application button against the notification number.
- Fill application specific data such as Local/Non-Local status, White card details etc.
- Fill in qualification details, post preferences, examination centre, etc.
- Click on the “Save & Submit” button to generate the payment link.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Download and save the final submitted application for future reference.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Processing Fee | Examination Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General/All Candidates | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 80/- |
| SC, ST, BC, PBDs & Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 250/- | Exempted |
| Families having Household Supply White Card (AP Residents) | Rs. 250/- | Exempted |
| Un-employed youth (as per G.O.Ms.No.439) | Rs. 250/- | Exempted |
Note: The fee once remitted shall not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances. IPOs/Demand Drafts are not accepted.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready:
- Valid mobile number
- Active email ID
- Graduation certificate
- B.Ed./B.T. certificate
- Educational qualification documents
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Category certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS/PBD), wherever applicable
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for BC candidates
- EWS certificate (for EWS candidates)
- Local status certificate/Study certificate
- White card details (if applicable)
- Payment details
APPSC HWO Selection Process
Under the selection of candidates for Hostel Welfare Officer posts, candidates have to undergo the following stages of the selection process:
Stage 1 → Written Examination (Computer Based Recruitment Test – CBRT)
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Stage 2 → Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
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Stage 3 → Certificate Verification
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Final Selection/Merit List
Based on the Merit Lists, the concerned District Collectors/authorities will shortlist the candidates after due verification of original certificates and shall be admitted to the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). Candidates who have qualified the Computer Proficiency Test would be eligible for selection/appointment.
APPSC HWO Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates interested in the APPSC HWO Exam must be aware of the APPSC HWO Exam Pattern. The written examination will be an Objective Type (Degree Standard) test.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper-II | Subject (Education) | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Total | 300 | 300 |
Negative Marking: As per G.O.Ms.No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., Dt: 06/12/2016, for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question in all Objective type papers.
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC, Sportspersons, Ex-Servicemen & EWS | 40% |
| Backward Class | 35% |
| SCs, STs & PBDs | 30% |
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
| Test | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/PBD) | Minimum Qualifying Marks (B.C’s) | Minimum Qualifying Marks (O.C’s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software | 60 Minutes | 100 | 30 | 35 | 40 |
APPSC HWO Salary
Candidates appointed for Hostel Welfare Officer posts will be paid an attractive monthly salary in the scale of Rs. 37,640 to Rs. 1,15,500.
| Post Name | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade–II | Rs. 37,640/- to Rs. 1,15,500/- |
APPSC HWO Salary Components
- Basic Pay
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Medical benefits
- Other admissible allowances
- In-hand salary
- Promotion opportunities
APPSC HWO Reservation of Appointments
The rule of reservation of appointments applies to each post separately in this recruitment. The details of the reservation to candidates belonging to various categories are given below:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | Applicable |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | Applicable |
| Backward Classes (BC) | Applicable |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | Applicable |
| Women (Horizontal) | 33 1/3% |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) | Applicable |
| Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) | 3% |
Note: For PC No.02, 90% of the posts of Hostel Welfare Officers in the Girls hostels/Ashram Schools situated in Scheduled areas shall be filled by local Scheduled Tribe candidates. The remaining 10% posts shall be filled as per Rule 22, 22A of APS&SS Rules, 1996.
APPSC HWO Important Instructions
- The applicant desires to apply for the post shall login to the Commission’s Website with his/her registered OTPR number.
- Candidates applying for the first time for any notification has to first fill the OTPR application carefully to obtain OTPR ID.
- The applicant has to Login in the Commission’s website with the User Name (OTPR ID) and the Password set by Candidate.
- The applicant has to click on the “Save & Submit” button, and then only payment link will be generated.
- Saving the application alone will not be sufficient. The application will be considered complete only when the candidate clicks the Save & Submit button and successfully completes the submission process.
- Once the application is submitted successfully, corrections in the application will be enabled after the last date of the submission of application and will be allowed up to 7 days only from the last date of applications.
- The Commission is not responsible for any omissions made by the applicant in bio-data particulars while submitting the application form online.
- Incomplete/incorrect application form will be summarily rejected.
- The candidates have to write the Examination in the district only for which he/she has applied.
- Appearance in all the papers of examination is compulsory. Absence in any of the papers will automatically render the disqualification of the candidature.
- The candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks to be shortlisted for selection against respective vacancies.
- Where the candidates get equal number of marks in the written examination, if two or more candidates get equal total number of marks, those candidates shall be bracketed. Candidates within the same bracket shall then be ranked according to age, i.e., oldest being considered for admission.
- The appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in the appropriate medical classification.
- The use of any mobile (even in switched off mode), calculator or any electronic equipment or programmable device or storage media like pen drive, smart watches etc., or camera or blue tooth devices or any other equipment or related accessories either in working or switch off mode capable of being used as a communication device during the examination is strictly prohibited.
- The decision of the Commission in all aspects and all respects pertaining to the application and its acceptance or rejection as the case may be, conduct of examination and at all consequent stages culminating in the selection or otherwise of any candidate shall be final in all respects and binding on all concerned.
FAQs
Q1. Is APPSC HWO Notification 2026 Out?
Yes, APPSC HWO Notification 2026 has been finally released on 9 October 2026 under Notification No. 25/2026.
Q2. What is the selection process for APPSC HWO Recruitment 2026?
The candidates will be selected through a Written Examination (CBRT) followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
Q3. What is the total number of vacancies for APPSC HWO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 97 vacancies have been notified (41 for Social Welfare, 23 for Tribal Welfare, and 33 for Backward Classes Welfare).
Q4. What is the last date to apply for APPSC HWO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 29 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).
Q5. What is the salary for APPSC HWO posts?
The salary is in the scale of Rs. 37,640/- to Rs. 1,15,500/-.
Q6. What is the age limit for APPSC HWO Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 01/07/2026.
Q7. What is the educational qualification for APPSC HWO posts?
The educational qualification is Graduation with B.Ed./B.T. from a recognized University.
Q8. Is there a negative marking in APPSC HWO Exam?
Yes, for each wrong answer there will be a penalty of 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.
Q9. What is the application fee for APPSC HWO Recruitment 2026?
The application processing fee is Rs. 250/- for all candidates and the examination fee is Rs. 80/- (exempted for SC, ST, BC, PBDs, Ex-Servicemen, and White Card holders).
Q10. What is the mode of examination for APPSC HWO Recruitment 2026?
The mode of examination will be online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode.
