APPSC Supervisor Grade-I Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 29 Women-Only Posts

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Brief Notification No.13/2026, dated 15 September 2026, for direct recruitment to Supervisor Grade-I posts in the A.P. Women Development and Child Welfare Subordinate Service.

A total of 29 provisional vacancies have been announced. This recruitment is open only to eligible women candidates possessing one of the educational qualifications specified by APPSC.

Online applications will be accepted from 16 October to 5 November 2026. Candidates should note that an ordinary degree in any subject is not sufficient. Applicants must possess one of the specific qualifications listed in the notification.

Important update: APPSC has currently issued only the brief notification. The detailed notification containing the age limit, category-wise vacancies, application fee, reservations and other instructions will be published on or before 16 October 2026.

APPSC Supervisor Grade-I Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Recruiting organisation	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Notification number	13/2026
Notification date	15 September 2026
Department	A.P. Women Development and Child Welfare
Post	Supervisor Grade-I
Number of vacancies	29 provisional vacancies
Eligible candidates	Women only
Pay scale	₹37,640–₹1,15,500
Application mode	Online
Application starting date	16 October 2026
Last date	5 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM
Examination mode	Online CBRT
Screening test	No
Written examination	Two papers carrying 300 marks
Official website	psc.ap.gov.in

Important Dates

Recruitment event	Date
Brief notification issued	15 September 2026
Detailed notification	On or before 16 October 2026
Online applications begin	16 October 2026
Last date to apply	5 November 2026
Closing time	11:59 PM
Examination date	To be announced

Applicants should complete their applications well before the closing date to avoid payment failures, heavy website traffic or other last-minute technical problems.

APPSC Supervisor Vacancy and Salary

APPSC has initially announced 29 Supervisor Grade-I vacancies. The vacancy count is provisional and may change after the Commission receives confirmation from the concerned department.

Selected candidates will be appointed in the pay scale of:

₹37,640–₹1,15,500

Allowances and other service benefits will be governed by the rules applicable to the post and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Who Can Apply?

This recruitment is open only to women candidates who possess one of the prescribed educational qualifications as on the date of the detailed notification.

Candidates must possess any one of the following:

Bachelor’s Degree in Home Science or Bachelor of Social Work (BSW).
Degree in Sociology.
B.Sc. (Honours) in Food Science and Nutrition.
B.Sc. in Food and Nutrition with the prescribed Botany, Zoology, Chemistry or Biochemistry subjects.
B.Sc. in Applied Nutrition and Public Health with the prescribed science subjects.
B.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics with the prescribed science subjects.
B.Sc. in Applied Nutrition with the prescribed Botany, Zoology, Chemistry or Biochemistry subjects.
B.Sc. in Food Sciences and Quality Control with the prescribed science subjects.
B.Sc. in Food Sciences and Management with the prescribed science subjects.
B.Sc. in Food Technology and Nutrition with the prescribed Botany, Zoology or Chemistry subjects.
B.Sc. in Food Technology and Management with the prescribed Botany, Zoology, Chemistry or Biochemistry subjects.

Important clarification about higher qualifications

Candidates possessing a higher qualification are eligible only when that qualification is in one of the following fields:

Home Science
Social Work
Sociology
Food Science and Nutrition

Applicants should compare the exact name and subject combination printed on their degree certificate with the qualifications mentioned in the detailed notification.

Is Any Bachelor’s Degree Eligible?

No. The notification does not permit every graduate to apply.

Only women possessing one of the specifically recognised degrees in Home Science, Social Work, Sociology, Food Science, Nutrition or the related combinations prescribed by APPSC are eligible.

Candidates should not submit an application merely because they hold a general BA, B.Com, B.Sc. or another unrelated degree.

Age Limit

The age limit and category-wise age relaxations have not yet been provided in the brief notification.

APPSC will publish these details in the comprehensive notification on or before 16 October 2026. Candidates should wait for the official age-cut-off date and relaxation rules instead of relying on previous recruitment notifications.

Application Fee

The application processing fee and examination fee will be confirmed in the detailed notification.

Fee exemptions, if any, may depend on the candidate’s category and the conditions prescribed by APPSC. Applicants should make payments only through the authorised online application portal.

Selection Process

APPSC has stated that the recruitment examination will be conducted as a single-level online Computer-Based Recruitment Test.

There will be no separate screening test, irrespective of the number of applications received.

If the examination is held in multiple sessions, APPSC may apply a normalisation process according to the methodology decided by the Commission.

The notification annexure also contains a scheme for a Computer Proficiency Test. Candidates should read the detailed notification to understand how the proficiency test will be applied during the selection process.

APPSC Supervisor Grade-I Exam Pattern

The written examination will be of degree standard and contain two objective-type papers.

Paper	Subject	Questions	Duration	Marks
Paper I	General Studies and Mental Ability	150	150 minutes	150
Paper II	Home Science and Social Work	150	150 minutes	150
Total	Two papers	300	300 minutes	300

Negative marking

For every incorrect answer, one-third of the marks prescribed for that question will be deducted.

Candidates should avoid random guessing and attempt doubtful questions only after carefully evaluating the available options.

Paper I Syllabus: General Studies and Mental Ability

The major areas mentioned in the APPSC syllabus include:

International, national and Andhra Pradesh current affairs
General Science and its everyday applications
Science, technology and information technology developments
Indian history, with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh and the national movement
Geography of India, with special focus on Andhra Pradesh
Indian Constitution, polity and governance
Public policy, administrative reforms and e-governance
Indian economy and planning
Sustainable development and environmental protection
Disaster management
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Data analysis, tables, graphs and basic statistics

Paper II Syllabus: Home Science and Social Work

Paper II mainly covers the following subject areas:

1. Food Science and Nutrition

Topics include food groups, nutritive value, food selection, storage, processing, cooking methods, food poisoning, allergies, vitamins, minerals, life-cycle nutrition, meal planning, therapeutic diets and assessment of community nutritional status.

2. Child Development

This section covers prenatal and postnatal care, breastfeeding, weaning, immunisation, growth and development, early-childhood education, children’s rights, child-welfare services and children requiring special care.

It also includes rural development, agricultural planning, extension education, community programmes, Panchayati Raj, ICDS, family welfare and nutrition-intervention programmes.

3. Social Work

Topics include the principles and scope of social work, professional ethics, casework, group work, community organisation, women and child welfare, voluntary organisations, rural and urban development, Panchayati Raj and important social legislation concerning women.

Candidates should download and study the complete official syllabus because the above points are only a concise overview.

Computer Proficiency Test

The annexure provides the following CPT scheme:

Particular	Details
Test duration	60 minutes
Maximum marks	100
Minimum for SC/ST/PBD candidates	30 marks
Minimum for BC candidates	35 marks
Minimum for OC candidates	40 marks

The syllabus includes computer fundamentals, operating systems, internet and email, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.

How to Apply Online

After the application link is activated, eligible candidates may follow these steps:

Visit the official APPSC website.
Complete or update the One-Time Profile Registration.
Open the online application link for Notification No.13/2026.
Read the detailed notification and confirm eligibility.
Log in using the OTPR credentials.
Enter personal, educational and reservation details carefully.
Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable fee through the authorised payment facility.
Preview all the information before final submission.
Download the submitted application and payment receipt.

Information entered in the application should match the candidate’s certificates and OTPR profile.

Documents Candidates May Keep Ready

Applicants may keep the following documents ready, subject to the final notification:

Aadhaar card or recognised identity proof
OTPR ID and registered mobile number
Degree certificate and marks memoranda
Date-of-birth certificate
Community certificate, where applicable
Local-status or study certificates
EWS certificate, if applicable
Disability certificate, where applicable
Recent photograph and signature

Important Official Links

Purpose	Link
APPSC official website	Visit APPSC
APPSC announcements portal	Check Notifications
One-Time Profile Registration	APPSC OTPR
Online application portal	Apply Online

Candidates should open Notification No.13/2026 on the APPSC portal and read the detailed notification before applying.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many APPSC Supervisor Grade-I vacancies are available?

APPSC has announced 29 provisional vacancies.

Are these posts reserved only for women?

Yes. Only eligible women candidates can apply for this recruitment.

Can a candidate with any degree apply?

No. The candidate must possess one of the specific degrees prescribed in Notification No.13/2026.

When will online applications begin?

Online applications will begin on 16 October 2026.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 5 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

Is there a screening test?

No. APPSC has stated that there will be no screening test.

What is the examination mode?

The examination will be conducted online in CBRT mode.

How many marks are there in the written examination?

The two written papers together carry 300 marks.

Is there negative marking?

Yes. One-third of the prescribed marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

What is the salary?

The notified pay scale is ₹37,640–₹1,15,500.

Has APPSC announced the age limit and application fee?

Not yet. These details will be included in the detailed notification expected on or before 16 October 2026.

Final Advice to Candidates

Candidates should first confirm that their degree and subject combination exactly satisfy the eligibility conditions. They should then update their APPSC OTPR profile and keep all certificates ready.

Do not depend solely on social-media messages or unofficial job websites. The notification, corrigenda and instructions published by APPSC will be final.

Disclaimer: This article is based on APPSC Brief Notification No.13/2026 dated 15 September 2026. Vacancy numbers and recruitment conditions may change. Candidates must verify every detail from the official APPSC notification before applying.

APPSC Supervisor Grade-I Recruitment 2026: 29 Women Posts