APPSC IPO Recruitment 2026 — 78 Vacancies
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) - A.P. Industries Subordinate Service
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Vacancies
78
Salary
₹54,060 - ₹140,540
Job Type
Permanent
Full time
Apply By
05 Nov 2026
About This Job
Apply for 78 Industrial Promotion Officer posts in APPSC. Salary: Rs 54,060-1,40,540. Last date: 5 Nov 2026. Apply online at psc.ap.gov.in.
APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued a brief notice for regular recruitment of Industrial Promotion Officers (IPO) in the A.P. Industries Subordinate Service. It announces the recruitment for Andhra Pradesh and attaches an examination scheme and syllabus. The detailed notification is still to come, so you should use it to check the complete recruitment terms before applying.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Provisional openings: APPSC says the advertised vacancy total may change after the department confirms its requirements. The brief announcement does not make that total final.
- Detailed terms to follow: The commission will publish the vacancy distribution, community provisions and other recruitment instructions in a detailed notification. Read that document before deciding whether this application fits your circumstances.
- Crucial reference date: The date of the detailed notification will be the reference date for all aspects of this recruitment. Do not use the brief announcement’s issue date as a substitute when checking a condition linked to that date.
- Online applications: APPSC names its website as the application route. Applications sent by another mode will not be accepted.
- Correct form details: Read the commission’s detailed instructions before entering your particulars. APPSC asks you to complete the form carefully and apply with enough time to avoid the closing rush.
Responsibilities
- Support industrial promotion activities in the assigned area.
- Guide entrepreneurs on departmental schemes and procedures.
- Keep records of industrial units and programme progress.
- Assist with field visits and collection of industry data.
- Coordinate follow-up work with businesses and department staff.
- Prepare reports on local industrial development activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
As per official notification
Required Skills
Office automation using computers and associated software.
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Rs. 54,060–1,40,540 per month
Selection Process
- 1 Written Exam
- 2 Skill Test
Exam Pattern
You will take an objective computer-based recruitment test (CBRT). There is no screening test, regardless of application numbers. If multiple sessions are needed, APPSC may normalise marks and will announce the method if applicable.
Written Papers
- Paper I: General Studies and Mental Ability — 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes. The syllabus includes current affairs, science, history and geography with an Andhra Pradesh focus, governance, economy, environment, disaster management and reasoning.
- Paper II: Applied Science, Engineering and Management at diploma standard — 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes.
The papers total 300 questions and 300 marks. Each wrong answer loses 1/3 of the marks assigned to that question.
Computer Proficiency Test
The practical Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) covers office automation using computers and associated software. You get 60 minutes for 100 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are 30 for SC/ST/PBD, 35 for BC and 40 for OC.
Additional Requirements
Computer Knowledge Required
How to Apply
Application Mode: Online
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply until 5 November 2026 at 11:59 P.M. The online window begins on 16 October 2026.
The brief notice says educational qualifications and age conditions will appear in the detailed notification, due on or before 16 October 2026. Check that document before deciding whether you can apply.
Apply online through the APPSC website named in the notice after the application window opens. Follow the detailed notification’s instructions; applications through other modes are not accepted.
The notified monthly pay scale is Rs. 54,060–1,40,540. This is the scale of pay; the notice does not specify your take-home salary.
The notice includes objective written papers and a Computer Proficiency Test. You will not take a separate screening test.
Important Dates
Notification
15 Sep 2026
Application Start
16 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply
05 Nov 2026
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