APPSC Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director Vacancy 2026

APPSC Recruitment 2026 - Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director

APPSC has released an official notification for the recruitment of Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director posts (85 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment before 27 Oct 2026. Read the full details below including eligibility criteria, important dates, and how to apply.

APPSC Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director - Overview

Organization	APPSC
Post Name	Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director
Total Vacancies	85
Advertisement No.	08/2026, 11/2026, 19/2026
Qualification	B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc
Location	Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Salary	Rs. 54,060 - Rs. 147,760 per MONTH
Job Type	Full Time
Application Start Date	06 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 Oct 2026
Official Website	psc.ap.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for APPSC Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director recruitment must possess the following educational qualification: B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Salary Details

Selected candidates for the Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director position at APPSC will receive a salary of Rs. 54,060 - Rs. 147,760 per MONTH. Additional allowances may apply as per government norms.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	06 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 Oct 2026

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for APPSC Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

Visit the official website: psc.ap.gov.in
Look for the Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director recruitment notification
Read the eligibility criteria and ensure you meet all requirements
Fill in the application form with accurate details
Upload the required documents and photograph
Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Official Website	psc.ap.gov.in

Also Check

Results 2026 Admit Card 2026 Answer Key 2026 Syllabus 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many total posts has APPSC advertised across these three notifications?

85 posts in total – 40 Assistant Environmental Engineer, 37 Horticulture Officer, and 8 Assistant Director (Forensic Science Laboratory).

Do all three posts share the same application window?

Yes. Online applications for all three open on 6 October 2026 and close on 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.

What is the qualification for Horticulture Officer?

A Four-year B.Sc. Degree / B.Sc. (Hons) Degree in Horticulture from a University recognized in Andhra Pradesh or accredited by ICAR.

What is the qualification for Assistant Director (FSL)?

It varies by discipline – B.E. in Mechanical/Structural Engineering for Forensic Engineering, an M.Sc. in Physics (or allied subjects) for Physics, an M.Sc. in Chemistry (or B.Sc. with A.I.C. in Forensic Sciences) for Chemistry, and an M.Sc. in Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry (or allied subjects, or a Medicine degree with a Science Bachelor’s) for Biology.

What is the selection process for these posts?

All three use a single-level online (CBRT) written examination with no interview or screening test. Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director (FSL) have a Paper I + Paper II structure totalling 450 marks; Horticulture Officer additionally has a qualifying English & Telugu test plus three papers (I, II, III) totalling 450 marks.

Can I apply for more than one of these posts?

The notifications reviewed do not state a restriction against applying for more than one post, but each requires its own separate online application through psc.ap.gov.in.

Where do I apply?

Applications for all three posts must be submitted online only through psc.ap.gov.in; applications through any other mode will not be entertained.