The Andhra Pradesh Government has officially issued the AP Job Calendar 2026, approving direct recruitment to 10,060 vacant posts across multiple departments. The calendar covers major recruitments through APPSC, APSLPRB, DSC and other recruiting agencies, including Group 1, Group 2, Police, Engineering, Excise and School Education posts.
According to G.O.Ms.No.81 dated August 22, 2026, the recruitment drive will be carried out in four phases. Of the total vacancies, 1,523 posts under Phase I have already been notified by the Higher Education Department. The remaining 8,537 posts are scheduled to be notified from September 15, 2026 onwards.
For job aspirants, the next major date is September 15, 2026, when notifications covering 3,231 Phase II vacancies are scheduled to be issued.
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AP Job Calendar 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | AP Job Calendar 2026 |
| Government | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Government Order | G.O.Ms.No.81 |
| GO Date | August 22, 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 10,060 |
| Recruitment Mode | Direct Recruitment |
| Total Phases | 4 |
| Phase I | 1,523 posts already notified |
| Phase II | 3,231 posts |
| Phase III | 2,311 posts |
| Phase IV | 2,995 posts |
| Recruiting Agencies | APPSC, APSLPRB, DSC and other concerned agencies |
| Next Notification Date | September 15, 2026 |
AP Job Calendar 2026 Phase-Wise Notification Dates
The government has provided a specific recruitment schedule for all four phases.
| Phase | Vacancies | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I | 1,523 | May 15, 2026 — already notified |
| Phase II | 3,231 | September 15, 2026 |
| Phase III | 2,311 | October 15, 2026 |
| Phase IV | 2,995 | October 15, 2026 |
| Total | 10,060 | — |
Phase I recruitment has already been taken up by the Higher Education Department. The main focus now shifts to Phase II, Phase III and Phase IV, which together account for 8,537 vacancies.
AP Job Calendar Phase II: 3,231 Vacancies
Phase II is scheduled for September 15, 2026 and includes 149 Group I vacancies along with 3,082 other vacancies.
The Group I component covers several prominent administrative and departmental posts.
Major Group I Posts
The government has included vacancies for posts such as:
- Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
- Assistant Audit Officer
- Assistant Treasury Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer
- Assistant Commissioner (ST)
- Deputy Superintendent of Police
- Municipal Commissioner Grade II
- Divisional Development Officer
- Deputy Collector
- District Employment Officer
- District Social Welfare Officer
- Regional Transport Officer
- District Tribal Welfare Officer
A total of 149 Group I vacancies are included in Phase II.
AP Police Recruitment Gets Major Share in Phase II
Police and uniformed services form one of the largest portions of the upcoming recruitment programme.
Important police vacancies listed in the Job Calendar include:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Police Constable | 542 |
| Police Constable – Armed Reserve | 205 |
| Police Constable – Communication | 200 |
| Police Constable – Driver | 198 |
| Sub Inspector of Police – Civil | 182 |
| Reserve Sub Inspector – Armed Reserve | 116 |
| Sub Inspector – Communication | 50 |
| APSP Police Constable | 80 |
| APSP Reserve Sub Inspector | 71 |
| Special Protection Force Sub Inspector | 9 |
The calendar additionally includes forensic, laboratory, photography, mechanical and communication-related posts under the Home Department.
Fire and prison services are also part of Phase II, including 158 Fireman posts, 147 Driver Operator posts, 150 Warder posts and 21 Women Warder posts.
Other Important Phase II Vacancies
Apart from police recruitment, candidates can expect vacancies in agriculture, animal husbandry, forests, pollution control, statistics, industries and welfare departments.
Some important posts include:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Statistical Officer | 196 |
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | 164 |
| Executive Officer Grade III | 104 |
| Industrial Promotion Officer | 78 |
| Horticulture Officer | 45 |
| Assistant Environmental Engineer | 40 |
| Forest Section Officer | 26 |
| Forest Beat Officer | 15 |
| Forest Range Officer | 4 |
Phase II will therefore be particularly important for candidates preparing for APPSC and APSLPRB examinations.
AP Job Calendar Phase III: 2,311 Vacancies
Phase III is scheduled for October 15, 2026 and contains 2,311 vacancies.
These are divided into:
- 673 Group II vacancies
- 1,638 Engineering and other department vacancies
Major Group II Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Deputy Tahsildar | 200 |
| Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer | 176 |
| Senior Accountant | 90 |
| Assistant Section Officer – General Administration | 59 |
| Junior Accountant | 48 |
| Goods and Service Tax Officer | 40 |
| Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector | 25 |
| Assistant Registrar | 10 |
| Sub-Registrar Grade II | 7 |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade III | 6 |
The Group II component is likely to be one of the most closely watched parts of the calendar because it covers revenue, finance, municipal administration, Panchayat Raj and secretariat-related posts.
Engineering and Power Sector Vacancies
Phase III also contains a sizeable number of engineering vacancies.
Major positions include:
| Post/Organisation | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Irrigation Assistant Executive Engineer | 224 |
| APTRANSCO AEE | 200 |
| APEPDCL AEE | 135 |
| APSPDCL AEE | 134 |
| APGENCO AEE | 100 |
| Panchayat Raj Engineering AEE | 100 |
| Roads & Buildings AEE – Civil | 75 |
| Rural Water Supply AEE | 73 |
| APCPDCL AEE | 60 |
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | 50 |
The government order specifies that vacancies under the Energy sector will be notified by the respective power utilities.
Phase III also includes 400 Prohibition and Excise Constable vacancies, making it another important recruitment phase for candidates seeking uniformed service posts.
AP DSC Recruitment: 2,991 School Education Vacancies
Phase IV is also scheduled for October 15, 2026 and comprises 2,995 vacancies.
Of these, 2,991 vacancies fall under the Directorate of School Education for:
- Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT)
- School Assistants
- Instructors
- DEOs
- Other related School Education posts
Another 4 vacancies are listed for Assistant Director posts under Adult Education.
The government has clarified that the subject-wise breakup of School Education vacancies will be issued separately by the concerned DSCs.
Therefore, candidates waiting for detailed AP DSC vacancy distribution will need to check the subsequent DSC notifications.
Individual Recruitment Notifications Are Still Required
Candidates should note that the AP Job Calendar itself is not an application notification for all 10,060 posts.
The government order gives recruitment permission and specifies the phase-wise vacancy numbers and notification schedule. Individual recruiting agencies will subsequently issue detailed notifications containing information such as:
- Educational qualification
- Age limit
- Category-wise reservations
- Application dates
- Application fee
- Selection process
- Examination pattern
- Examination dates
- Salary or pay scale
- Online application procedure
These details should not be assumed until the respective recruitment notifications are released.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Candidates preparing for Andhra Pradesh government jobs should first identify the recruitment relevant to their qualification and begin preparing for the corresponding examination.
The immediate date to watch is September 15, 2026, when Phase II notifications covering 3,231 vacancies are scheduled.
Candidates targeting Group II, engineering, power sector, Excise Constable and School Education recruitment should also note October 15, 2026, when Phase III and Phase IV notifications are scheduled.
The concerned departments have been directed to provide vacancy details, roster points, qualifications and other required information to recruiting agencies sufficiently in advance so that the recruitment process can proceed as scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are included in AP Job Calendar 2026?
The Andhra Pradesh Government has approved 10,060 direct recruitment vacancies under the Job Calendar 2026.
When will the next AP Job Calendar notification be released?
Phase II covering 3,231 vacancies is scheduled for notification on September 15, 2026.
How many Group I vacancies are included?
Phase II contains 149 Group I vacancies across several departments.
When will AP Group II vacancies be notified?
The calendar places 673 Group II vacancies under Phase III, scheduled for October 15, 2026.
How many School Education vacancies are included?
Phase IV contains 2,991 School Education vacancies, while subject-wise details will be issued separately by the concerned DSCs.
Have applications started for all 10,060 posts?
No. The Job Calendar authorises and schedules recruitment. Separate notifications from APPSC, APSLPRB, DSC and other agencies will provide application dates and eligibility conditions.
