APPSC ASWO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 11 Posts, Eligibility & Online Form

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released a notification to recruit eligible candidates for 11 Assistant Social Welfare Officer (ASWO) vacancies in the Social Welfare Department. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their application forms online at the APPSC official website www.pcs.ap.gov.in. The online application process for the ASWO exam will start on 9 October 2026, and candidates can submit their application forms till 29 October 2026. 

APPSC ASWO Notification 2026 Out

The detailed APPSC ASWO Notification 2026 under Advt. No. 26/2026 has been released by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission on its official website, www.pcs.ap.gov.in. The notification PDF includes the complete details for 11 Assistant Social Welfare Officer (ASWO) vacancies, like eligibility criteria, selection process, registration process, and more.

APPSC ASWO Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download

APPSC ASWO Recruitment 2026- Summary

An Assistant Social Welfare Officer is primarily responsible for the on-ground implementation and monitoring of social welfare schemes funded by the state and central governments. The selection process for ASWO posts is based on a three-stage selection process that includes a prelims exam, a mains exam, and a skill test/interview.

AP Assistant Social Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The detailed APPSC ASWO Recruitment 2026 Notification with the complete registration schedule will be released soon. Once the notification is released, all the important dates will also be updated here.

APPSC Assistant Social Welfare Officer Vacancy 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced a total of 11 vacancies for the post of Assistant Social Welfare Officer (ASWO) in the Social Welfare Department. The detailed category-wise vacancy distribution will be released along with the notification.

APPSC ASWO Eligibility Criteria 2026

To be eligible for the Assistant Social Welfare Officer post, candidates typically need to meet the following criteria:

• Educational Qualification:
  A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Administration, or a related discipline from a recognized university. Some positions might prefer or require a Master’s degree.
• Technical Skills:
  Proficiency in computer operations, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet usage, is usually essential. Knowledge of local languages is often a requirement.
• Age Limit:
  Generally between 18 to 40 years. Upper age limit relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to SC/ST, OBC, and other reserved categories as per government rules.

APPSC ASWO Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for the post of Assistant Social Welfare Officer (ASWO) will be based on the following stages;

• Written Examination
• Computer Proficiency Test

APPSC ASWO Exam Pattern 2026

The APPSC ASWO exam will include a written exam and a computer proficiency test, for which the exam pattern has been discussed below.

APPSC Written Exam Pattern 2026

APPSC Computer Proficiency Test Exam Pattern 2026

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

• SC/ST- 30
• B.C’s- 35
• O.C’s- 40