APPSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 85 Horticulture

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released an official notification. A total of 487 vacancies are on offer. Eligible candidates should apply on or before 27 Oct 2026. Full details of eligibility, important dates, fees and how to apply are given below.

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Recruitment Overview

OrganisationThe Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)

Total Vacancies487

Last Date27 Oct 2026

Important Dates

EventDate & Time (all 3 posts)

Brief Notification Date15 September 2026

Detailed Notification (expected)On or before 6 October 2026

Online Application Start6 October 2026

Online Application Last Date27 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM

Crucial Date for EligibilityDate of the respective Detailed Notification (reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects)

Vacancy Details

Name of the PostNo. of VacanciesScale of Pay (Rs.)

Assistant Environmental Engineer in A.P. Pollution Control Board4057,100 – 1,47,760

Name of the PostNo. of VacanciesScale of Pay (Rs.)

Horticulture Officer in A.P. Horticulture Service3754,060 – 1,40,540

Educational Qualification

PostEducational Qualification

Forensic EngineeringB.E. in Mechanical or Structural Engineering, or its equivalent, i.e., B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Production Engineering

PhysicsM.Sc. Degree in First or Second Class in Physics, or its equivalent, i.e., Tech. Physics or Material Science or Nuclear Physics or Electronics or Electronics & Instrumentation or Applied Physics or Instrumentation or Five Integrated M.Sc. Physics or Geo Physics or Nano Science or Nano Technology or Electronic Communications

ChemistryM.Sc. Degree in First or Second Class in Chemistry, or its equivalent qualification, OR B.Sc. Degree with A.I.C. by examination in Forensic Sciences

BiologyM.Sc. Degree in 1st or 2nd Class in either Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry, or its equivalent, i.e., Bio-Technology or Genetics or Forensic Science, OR a Degree in Medicine with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics)

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

PaperSubjectNo. of QuestionsDurationMax. Marks

Paper IGeneral Studies & Mental Ability150150 minutes150

Paper IICommon Subject (Environmental Engineering)150150 minutes300

Total450

PaperSubjectNo. of QuestionsDurationMax. Marks

Qualifying TestGeneral English (50) & General Telugu (50), SSC standard – must qualify in each individually100100 minutes100 (qualifying only)

Paper IGeneral Studies & Mental Ability150150 minutes150

Paper IIHorticulture-I150150 minutes150

Paper IIIHorticulture-II150150 minutes150

Total (Papers I–III; Qualifying Test marks not counted in merit)450

ParticularsAssistant Environmental EngineerHorticulture OfficerAssistant Director (FSL)

Notification No.08/202619/202611/2026

Notification Date15 September 202615 September 202615 September 2026

Recruiting DepartmentA.P. Pollution Control BoardA.P. Horticulture ServiceA.P. State Forensic Science Laboratory Service

Recruitment TypeGeneral RecruitmentGeneral RecruitmentGeneral Recruitment

Total Posts40378 (7 + 1 CF)

Application ModeOnline only, via psc.ap.gov.in (common to all three)

PC No.Name of the PostNo. of VacanciesScale of Pay (Rs.)

01Assistant Director in Forensic Engineering01 (Carried Forward)57,100 – 1,47,760

02Assistant Director in Physics02

03Assistant Director in Chemistry02

04Assistant Director in Biology03

Sub-total08 (07 + 01 CF)-

Post / Scale of Pay (Rs.)

PostScale of Pay (Rs.)

Assistant Environmental Engineer57,100 – 1,47,760

Horticulture Officer54,060 – 1,40,540

Assistant Director (Forensic Engineering / Physics / Chemistry / Biology)57,100 – 1,47,760

Post / Paper I / Paper II / Total

PostPaper IPaper IITotal

Forensic EngineeringGeneral Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Qs, 150 min, 150 marksMechanical/Structural/Civil/Production Engineering – 150 Qs, 150 min, 300 marks450

PhysicsGeneral Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Qs, 150 min, 150 marksPhysics/Material Science/Nuclear Physics/Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation/Applied Physics/Instrumentation/Five Integrated M.Sc. Physics/Geo Physics/Nano Science/Nano Technology/Electronic Communications – 150 Qs, 150 min, 300 marks450

ChemistryGeneral Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Qs, 150 min, 150 marksChemistry or Forensic Science – 150 Qs, 150 min, 300 marks450

BiologyGeneral Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Qs, 150 min, 150 marksBotany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Bio-Technology/Genetics/Forensic Science, or a Degree in Medicine with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics) – 150 Qs, 150 min, 300 marks450

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully and confirm your eligibility.

Keep your documents, photo, signature and details ready.

Apply through the official website on or before 27 Oct 2026.

Pay the application fee if applicable and submit the form.

Take a printout/confirmation for future reference.

Important Note

Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification and website before applying.