APPSC Recruitment 2026: 106 Posts in Mines, Excise and Transport Services, Apply by 26 November

APPSC Recruitment 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has recruitment notices covering 106 provisional vacancies across six notification numbers. Five detailed notices were published on 6 November 2026; Notification 33/2026 for Royalty Inspector is a separate brief notice dated 13 October in the Mines and Geology, Prohibition and Excise, and Transport services. The posts include Assistant Director (Mines), Technical Assistant, Royalty Inspector, Lab Assistant, Assistant Chemical Examiner and Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI). Online applications are open from 6 November to 26 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM, through the APPSC website.

The 106-post total includes 1 Assistant Director (Mines), 36 Technical Assistants, 9 Royalty Inspectors, 1 Lab Assistant, 9 Assistant Chemical Examiners and 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspectors. Notifications 31/2026, 32/2026, 33/2026, 34/2026, 35/2026 and 36/2026 have detailed notices dated 6 November. Notification 33/2026 is a brief notice dated 13 October for 9 Royalty Inspectors; its essential educational qualification, fee and category/local roster are not stated in the brief, and a separate detailed notice was not present in the current official listing checked. Do not infer those conditions from another APPSC post or an earlier recruitment. All vacancy figures are provisional and may be revised.

APPSC Recruitment 2026: Overview

APPSC Vacancy 2026: Notification-Wise Post Details

Vacancy figures are provisional. This roundup includes five detailed notices dated 6 November and the brief Royalty Inspector notice 33/2026 dated 13 October. The separate detailed qualification, fee and roster for 33/2026 must be confirmed from APPSC before applying.

APPSC Recruitment 2026: Eligibility for Each Post

1. Assistant Director (Mines) – 1 vacancy

Notification No. 31/2026 is for one Assistant Director (Mines) post in the A.P. Mines and Geology Service. The notified qualification is a recognised Degree in Mining Engineering or the specifically permitted Mining Engineering Diploma route from the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, or an accepted equivalent. A general Geology degree should not be treated as an automatic substitute. The ordinary age range is 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026. The pay scale is ₹57,100–₹1,47,760.

2. Technical Assistant – 36 vacancies

Notification No. 32/2026 invites applications for 36 Technical Assistant posts in the A.P. Mines and Geology Sub Service. Candidates must possess a recognised B.Sc. degree in Geology. At least one year of practical experience in mineral-deposit investigation, geological mapping, mining or underground-water resources is given preference; the detailed notice describes it as preferential rather than a blanket compulsory experience condition. The age range is 18–44 years and the pay scale is ₹35,570–₹1,09,910.

The 36 vacancies are distributed across six zones: Zone I – 8, Zone II – 2, Zone III – 2, Zone IV – 2, Zone V – 11 and Zone VI – 11. The notified roster contains 30 local and 6 open vacancies. Applicants must check the zone-to-district mapping and prove local status through the documents prescribed by APPSC; a current address alone does not establish local candidature.

3. Lab Assistant – 1 vacancy

Notification No. 34/2026 covers one Lab Assistant post in the A.P. Mining Subordinate Service. The essential qualification is a recognised B.Sc. degree with Chemistry. The ordinary age limit is 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026. The pay scale is ₹35,570–₹1,09,910. The detailed vacancy roster identifies the post as a Zone-VI local vacancy, so candidates should check the local-status requirements before applying.

4. Assistant Chemical Examiner – 9 vacancies

Notification No. 35/2026 is for nine Assistant Chemical Examiner posts in the A.P. Prohibition and Excise Subordinate Service. The notified academic routes include a recognised Bachelor’s degree in Science with Chemistry or a B.Sc. in Pharmacy, or an accepted equivalent qualification under the detailed-notice conditions. The ordinary age range is 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026. The pay scale is ₹40,970–₹1,24,380. Candidates using an equivalent qualification should read the notification’s recognition and supporting-document conditions carefully.

5. Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector – 50 vacancies

Notification No. 36/2026 advertises 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector posts in the A.P. Transport Service. Candidates need a recognised Degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering, or the notified Diploma in Automobile Engineering route. The post also has driving-licence and experience requirements, including the prescribed heavy-transport-vehicle endorsement and driving experience. Physical measurements and eyesight/medical standards also apply. The ordinary age range is 21–36 years as on 1 July 2026, and the pay scale is ₹48,440–₹1,37,220. A degree alone is not sufficient if the candidate does not meet the licence, experience and medical conditions.

APPSC Age Relaxation 2026

The ordinary age bands are 18–44 years for the Mines/Geology/Excise posts and 21–36 years for AMVI, calculated as on 1 July 2026. The Royalty Inspector brief 33/2026 states 18–44 but does not provide its detailed relaxation table. For the detailed notices, category- and service-based concessions apply only where specified in the relevant notice. Common APPSC provisions include relaxation for eligible SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates, ex-servicemen and NCC instructors, and prescribed service-based deductions for regular Andhra Pradesh government employees or eligible retrenched Census Department staff. The amount and proof required must be checked in the specific notification; do not assume that every concession applies to every post or overrides AMVI’s physical and medical standards.

Royalty Inspector (Notification 33/2026): What Is and Is Not Confirmed

APPSC’s brief Notification 33/2026 announces 9 provisional Royalty Inspector posts in the A.P. Mines and Geology Service, an ordinary age band of 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026, and a pay scale of ₹45,830–₹1,30,580. The brief outlines a single-level CBRT with General Studies and Geology; its Geology paper carries 300 of the 450 written marks. However, the brief does not state the essential academic qualification, detailed reservation/local roster or application-fee breakup. A separate detailed notice for 33/2026 was not present in the official detailed-notification listing checked for this update. Candidates should verify those items directly with APPSC before relying on eligibility assumptions or paying a fee.

APPSC Application Fee 2026

The processing fee is payable even when a candidate is exempt from the examination-fee component. Exemptions apply only to the categories and circumstances specified in the relevant notification, including certain Andhra Pradesh-resident white-card households and eligible unemployed youth, as well as notified reserved and service categories. Applicants from other states should not assume that an Andhra Pradesh-specific exemption or reservation benefit applies to them. Fees are paid online and are non-refundable; confirm the amount shown for the selected notification before payment.

APPSC Selection Process and Exam Pattern

Selection is post-specific. The detailed notices prescribe online Computer Based Recruitment Tests (CBRT), with a separate qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for the relevant posts, followed by certificate and eligibility verification. The written papers are not identical across the five recruitments.

Where the notification specifies negative marking, candidates should apply the stated penalty for each incorrect answer. The CPT is a qualifying test and should not automatically be added to the written-examination marks when calculating merit. Read the paper-wise scheme and qualifying thresholds in the relevant detailed notification.

How to Apply for APPSC Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official APPSC website.
2. Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if you do not already have an APPSC profile. Existing candidates should check their profile details.
3. Open Online Application Submission and select the correct notification number: 31/2026, 32/2026, 34/2026, 35/2026 or 36/2026.
4. Read the full detailed notification and confirm your degree, age, local status, licence/experience and category eligibility.
5. Enter the application details and upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
6. Use the final Save & Submit step and complete the applicable online fee payment. OTPR registration by itself is not an application.
7. Download the submitted application and payment acknowledgement for your records.

Last date: Complete the notification-specific application and payment by 26 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Do not wait until the final evening, particularly if you need to resolve OTPR, local-status or document issues.

Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready

• Degree/diploma certificates and marks memos relevant to the selected post.
• Class VII study certificates or the alternative local-status/residence documents required by the zonal notification, where applicable.
• Community, Non-Creamy Layer or EWS certificates in the prescribed format and issue period, if claiming a benefit.
• Driving licence, HTV endorsement and experience evidence for AMVI applicants.
• Experience certificates for Technical Assistant candidates claiming preference.
• Photograph, signature, date-of-birth proof and any required service/NOC documents.

Important Links

• APPSC official recruitment notifications – open the relevant detailed notice
• APPSC official website and online application portal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are covered by the APPSC notifications in this roundup?

There are 106 provisional posts across six notification numbers: 1 Assistant Director (Mines), 36 Technical Assistants, 9 Royalty Inspectors, 1 Lab Assistant, 9 Assistant Chemical Examiners and 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspectors. Five have detailed notices dated 6 November; 33/2026 is a brief notice.

What is the last date to apply for APPSC Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 26 November 2026 at 11:59 PM for the five notifications covered in this article.

Are the same qualifications required for all APPSC posts?

No. The qualifications range from Mining Engineering and Geology to Chemistry, Pharmacy and Mechanical/Automobile Engineering. AMVI also has driving-licence, experience and physical/medical requirements.

What is the age limit for APPSC Recruitment 2026?

The ordinary age range is 18–44 years for the Mines, Geology, Lab Assistant and Chemical Examiner posts. AMVI has an ordinary age range of 21–36 years. Age is reckoned as on 1 July 2026, subject to the relevant notification’s relaxation rules.

When will the APPSC examination be conducted?

The examination dates have not been announced in the current detailed-notification listings. APPSC will publish the schedule and hall-ticket information separately.

Where can candidates download the APPSC notifications?

Use the Commission’s official recruitment notifications page and open the relevant notification number.

Last updated: 8 November 2026. This article covers APPSC Notifications 31/2026 to 36/2026: five detailed notices and the brief Royalty Inspector notice 33/2026. Vacancy figures are provisional. For 33/2026, the essential qualification, fee and roster remain unconfirmed in the official detailed-notice listing checked; the full official notification and any corrigendum take precedence.

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