APPSC Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026: 37 Posts, Apply by 27 October
ActiveAndhra Pradesh Public Service Commission · Andhra Pradesh · Recruitment
Official source: psc.ap.gov.in
Official notice timeline
Important dates
- Applications open
- Last date to apply
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| Recruitment Board | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post / Exam Name | APPSC Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026: 37 Posts, Apply by 27 October |
| Notification Type | Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | 37 |
| Qualification | graduates |
| Pay Scale | ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 official pay scale. |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Application Start | 2026-10-06 |
| Last Date | 2026-10-27 |
| How to Apply | Use APPSC OTPR and submit the post application online from 6–27 October 2026, before 11:59 PM. Processing fee ₹250 and examination fee ₹120; notified examination-fee exemptions apply. |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
| Apply Online | Open official application portal |
| Notification PDF | Download official PDF |
Overview
About this notification
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission’s detailed Notification No. 19/2026 invites applications for Horticulture Officer in the A.P. Horticulture Service. The official vacancy table lists 37 zonal posts. Applications are accepted online from 6 to 27 October 2026 and close at 11:59 PM. Candidates must possess the prescribed four-year B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Horticulture from a recognized State university or another university accredited by ICAR. The table specifies ages 18–44 as on 1 July 2026, subject to the notification’s relaxation provisions. The advertised pay scale is ₹54,060–₹1,40,540. Candidates apply through the Commission’s website using their OTPR account; completing OTPR alone does not submit an application. The application-processing fee is ₹250 and the examination fee is ₹120, with the stated exemptions applying to eligible categories. Selection uses the written computer-based recruitment examination, and the notification appends the examination scheme and computer proficiency test provisions. The examination date will be communicated separately.
Eligibility and process
What to check before applying
Eligibility
Four-year B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Honours) in Horticulture from the prescribed recognized/accredited university. Age 18–44 as on 1 July 2026; notified relaxations apply.
