APPSC 2026 Exam Calendar Released: Click Here to Access the Complete List of 21 Upcoming Exams

Tanya Verma

Published On - Dec 03, 2025 12:53PM IST

Andhra‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the 2026 Annual Exam Calendar for 21 recruitment examinations. In a major revamp of the schedules, the commission decided to hold these tests in two different spells, the first from January 27 to January 31, 2026, and the second from February 9 to February 13, 2026.

This calendar acts as a perfectly timed schedule for the aspirants, allowing them to plan their exam preparation at their convenience. It includes the Group Services, technical posts, and departmental exams, thus letting the job ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌seekers in government sectors have a vast range of choices.

Overview of APPSC 2026 Exam Calendar

Category	Details
Total Exams	21 recruitment notifications
Mode of Exam	Offline OMR-based tests
Exam Centres	District-level centres across Andhra Pradesh
First Exam Spell	January 27 - January 31, 2026
Second Exam Spell	February 9 - February 13, 2026

Key Highlights of the APPSC Exam Calendar

Two-Phase Schedule: Exams are split into two spells to manage logistics and avoid overlap.
Common Papers: For candidates applying to multiple notifications, common papers are planned to reduce duplication.
District-Wise Allocation: Each candidate will be assigned centres based on district preferences.
Preparation Window: With the calendar released in December 2025, aspirants have nearly two months to finalise their strategies.

Detailed Exam Schedule of APPSC

Below is a detailed APPSC 2026 exam calendar:

Sl. No.	Notification No./Recruitment	Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability	Subject Paper / Qualifying Test
01	09/2025 - Agriculture Officer	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	28.01.2026 AN (Agriculture) (02:30-05:00)
02	11/2025 - Technical Assistant (Geo-Physics)	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	28.01.2026 FN (Geo-Physics) (09:30-12:00)
03	14/2025 - Junior Lecturer (Library Science)	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	28.01.2026 FN (Library & Info. Science) (09:30-12:00)
04	15/2025 - Hostel Welfare Officer (Women)	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	28.01.2026 FN (Education) (09:30-12:00)
05	17/2025 - Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil)	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	28.01.2026 AN (Civil & Mech. Engg.) (02:30-05:00); 29.01.2026 AN (Civil Engg.) (02:30-05:00)
06	18/2025 - Horticulture Officer	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	28.01.2026 FN (Qualifying Test: English & Telugu) (09:30-11:10); 29.01.2026 AN (Horticulture-I) (02:30-05:00); 30.01.2026 FN (Horticulture-II) (09:30-12:00)
07	20/2025 - Assistant Engineer	27.01.2026 FN (09:30- 12:00)	30.01.2026 FN (Civil/Mechanical) (09:30-12:00)
08	21/2025 - Asst. Motor Vehicle Inspector	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	28.01.2026 FN (Automobile Engg.) (09:30-12:00)
09	22/2025 - Junior Office Assistant (Prisons)	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	30.01.2026 AN (English & Telugu) (02:30-05:00)
10	23/2025 - Asst. Inspector of Fisheries	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	29.01.2026 AN (Fisheries) (02:30-05:00)
11	24/2025 - Warden, Grade I	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	29.01.2026 FN (Education/Sociology/Social Work) (09:30-12:00)
12	25/2025 - Royalty Inspector	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	28.01.2026 AN (Geology) (02:30-05:00)
13	26/2025 - Inspector of Factories	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	29.01.2026 FN (Industrial Safety & Environment) (09:30-12:00)
14	27/2025 - Accounts Officers/Accountants	27.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	30.01.2026 FN (Commerce) (09:30-12:00); 30.01.2026 FN (English) (09:30-12:00)
15	28/2025 - Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer	27.01.2026 AN (02:30-05:00)	30.01.2026 AN (Elementary Mathematics) (02:30-05:00)
16	29/2025 - Welfare Organiser	27.01.2026 AN (02:30-05:00)	28.01.2026 FN (Secretarial Abilities) (09:30-12:00)
17	16/2025 - Draughtsman Grade-II	31.01.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	29.01.2026 FN (Civil Draughtsman) (09:30-12:00)
18	06/2025 - Forest Beat Officer & Asst. Beat Officer (Mains)	09.02.2026 AN (02:30-04:10)	09.02.2026 FN (Essay Test) (09:30-10:15); 10.02.2026 FN (Science & Math) (09:30-11:10)
19	13/2025 - Thanedar (Forest Service)	09.02.2026 AN (02:30-04:10)	09.02.2026 FN (Essay Test) (09:30-10:15); 10.02.2026 AN (Science & Math) (02:30-04:10)
20	10/2025 - Executive Officer Grade-III	11.02.2026 FN (09:30-12:00)	11.02.2026 AN (Hindu Philosophy & Temple System) (02:30-05:00)
21	07/2025 - Forest Section Officer (Mains)	12.02.2026 AN (02:30-05:00)	12.02.2026 FN (English & Telugu) (09:30-11:10); 13.02.2026 FN (Mathematics) (09:30-12:00); 13.02.2026 AN (Forestry) (02:30-05:00)

Note: The above table is indicative based on official notifications. Candidates should verify exact post-wise schedules on the APPSC portal.

What This Means for Aspirants

Announcing‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ the calendar is like a big breath of fresh air to the thousands of candidates who have been waiting for the exam dates to be clear. The schedule being out there now means:

Focused Preparation: Candidates may organise their preparation according to the dates given.
Less Worry: Having the detailed roadmap at hand means that worrying over the eleventh hour will be totally avoided.
Strategic Planning: Those who are planning to take multiple exams can work out which papers to study that have common topics and thus save ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌time.

Expert Opinion

According to education experts, the bifurcated format is a good idea because it helps APPSC manage exams in a calm and orderly way without overloading the centres. Besides that, the almost two-month advance notice allows the aspirants to have enough time for their revision and practice of mock tests.

The APPSC 2026 Exam Calendar is a major move in the direction of making the recruitment process of the public services in Andhra Pradesh more efficient. With 21 tests planned for January and February 2026, the candidates now have a definite route to their goal. It is recommended that the candidates print out the official schedule, prepare wisely, and remain informed through the APPSC ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌updates.

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