Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued the Job Calendar 2026 through G.O.Ms.No.81 dated 22 August, 2026 providing a phase-wise roadmap to candidates for 10,060 direct recruitment vacancies in different government departments. Recruitment will be through agencies like APPSC, APSLPRB, DSC etc.
Candidates should be aware that this is a government job calendar and recruitment permission order for the APPSC and not a notification for individual posts in APPSC. The respective recruiting agencies will provide detailed eligibility conditions, examination pattern, application fee and application procedure for individual posts through respective notifications.
AP Job Calendar 2026 Overview
- Total Vacancies: 10,060
- Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment
- Recruitment Phases: 4
- Phase I Vacancies: 1,523
- Phase II Vacancies: 3,231
- Phase III Vacancies: 2,311
- Phase IV Vacancies: 2,995
- Phase I: Already notified by the Higher Education Department
- Recruiting Agencies: APPSC, APSLPRB, DSC, and other concerned agencies
- Government Order: G.O.Ms.No.81
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AP Job Calendar 2026 Vacancy Details
| Phase | Notification Date | Vacancy Details | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Already Notified | Higher Education Department | 1,523 |
| Phase II | 15 September 2026 | Group I: 149 + Other Services: 3,082 | 3,231 |
| Phase III | 15 October 2026 | Group II: 673 + Engineering & Other Departments: 1,638 | 2,311 |
| Phase IV | 15 October 2026 | School Education: 2,991 + Adult Education: 4 | 2,995 |
| Total | — | All Phases | 10,060 |
The four-phase vacancy distribution is given in the main government order and its annexures.
Phase II Vacancy Details
Phase II has 3,231 vacancies, including 149 Group I posts and 3,082 posts under other services.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Group I Services | 149 |
| Other than Group I Services | 3,082 |
| Total | 3,231 |
Major Phase II Posts
- Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies
- Assistant Audit Officer
- Deputy Superintendent of Police
- Municipal Commissioner Grade-II
- Divisional Development Officer
- Deputy Collector
- District Employment Officer
- Horticulture Officer
- Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
- Police Constable
- Sub Inspector of Police
- Fireman
- Driver Operator
- Warder
- Industrial Promotion Officer
- Assistant Statistical Officer
- Executive Officer Grade III
- Hostel Welfare Officer and other posts
Phase III Vacancy Details
Phase III includes 2,311 vacancies under Group II services and engineering and other departments.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Group II Services | 673 |
| Engineering & Other Departments | 1,638 |
| Total | 2,311 |
Major Phase III Posts
- Assistant Registrar (Co-op)
- Goods and Service Tax Officer
- Municipal Commissioner Grade-III
- Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer
- Deputy Tahsildar
- Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector
- Sub-Registrar Grade-II
- Assistant Section Officer
- Senior Accountant
- Junior Accountant
- Assistant Executive Engineer
- Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector
- Engineering posts under Irrigation and various power utilities
Phase IV Vacancy Details
Phase IV contains 2,995 vacancies, mainly under School Education.
| Department | Post | Vacancies |
| School Education | SGT/School Assistants/Instructors etc./DEOs | 2,991 |
| Adult Education | Assistant Director | 4 |
| Total | — | 2,995 |
The government has stated that subject-wise vacancy details under the Directorate of School Education will be issued separately by the concerned DSCs.
Eligibility Criteria
The Job Calendar provides vacancy and recruitment-phase information but does not specify common eligibility conditions for all posts.
The government order states that the concerned departments will furnish or confirm the qualifications and other required details to the recruiting agencies.
Selection Procedure
The selection process will depend on the post and the concerned recruiting agency. Candidates should check the individual recruitment notification when it is released.
How to Apply
Candidates should:
- Visit the official website of the concerned recruiting agency.
- Check the detailed notification for the relevant post.
- Confirm the eligibility criteria and important dates.
- Complete the application as instructed in the notification.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable fee, if prescribed.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
These steps are general guidance; the exact application procedure will be provided in the individual recruitment notification.
AP Job Calendar 2026 FAQs
How many vacancies are available under AP Job Calendar 2026?
A total of 10,060 direct recruitment vacancies are included in the 2026 Job Calendar.
Is the AP Job Calendar an APPSC recruitment notification?
No. It is a government job calendar and permission order covering vacancies to be filled by APPSC, APSLPRB, DSC, and other recruiting agencies.
How many vacancies are in Phase II?
Phase II has 3,231 vacancies.
How many Group I vacancies are available?
There are 149 Group I vacancies in Phase II.
How many Group II vacancies are available?
Phase III includes 673 Group II vacancies.
