APPSC HWO Recruitment 2026: 97 Posts, Age, Fee & Qualification

APPSC Notification No. 25/2026 invites online applications for 97 Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts in Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare services. The application window closes on 29 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.

• Social Welfare (Post Code 01): Graduation with B.Ed./B.T. degree from a university established under Central/State Act or an institution recognised by UGC.
• Tribal Welfare (Post Code 02): Graduation and Diploma in Education / Bachelor of Education from a recognised university/institution. Special local Scheduled Area reservation provisions apply in notified agency areas.
• Backward Classes Welfare (Post Code 03): Graduation with B.Ed. or equivalent from a recognised university/institution.
• The notification does not list a separate minimum post-qualification work-experience requirement for these HWO posts. The academic qualification must be held by the detailed notification's crucial date, 9 October 2026.
• Candidates claiming local status must submit prescribed study certificates (normally Classes I–VII) or the permitted residence certificate under APPSC rules.

• OTPR registration ID and submitted online application details.
• Graduation and B.Ed./B.T./Diploma in Education certificates and marksheets applicable to the selected post code.
• Date-of-birth proof.
• Community/category certificate for SC/ST/BC/EWS and Non-Creamy Layer certificate where applicable.
• Study certificates for Classes I–VII or permitted residence certificate for local-candidate claims.
• PwBD, ex-servicemen, unemployment declaration or Household Supply White Card proof if claiming relevant benefits/exemptions.
• Any further original certificates requested by APPSC at verification. Ensure application data matches documents.

• Objective-type online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) with two papers totalling 300 marks.
• Negative marking: 1/3 of the marks prescribed for a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
• Hall tickets and further examination instructions will be published on the official APPSC website.
• Document verification and reservation/local-cadre rules also apply.

• Open the APPSC official website and log in using OTPR ID; first-time applicants must complete OTPR registration.
• Choose Online Application Submission and select Notification No. 25/2026.
• Check personal details, local/non-local status, qualifications and post preferences.
• Click Save & Submit; saving alone does not complete the application.
• Pay the applicable processing and examination fees online and confirm successful final submission.
• Download/print the submitted application and payment acknowledgement.

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How many HWO vacancies?

97: 41 Social Welfare, 23 Tribal Welfare and 33 Backward Classes Welfare.

What is the qualification?

Graduation with B.Ed./B.T. for Social Welfare; graduation plus Diploma in Education/B.Ed. for Tribal Welfare; graduation with B.Ed. or equivalent for BC Welfare.

What is the age limit?

18–44 years as on 1 July 2026, with applicable relaxation.

What is the fee?

₹250 processing fee plus ₹80 examination fee; specified categories may be exempt from the exam fee subject to official conditions.

What is the last date?

29 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.

What is the exam pattern?

Two objective papers totalling 300 marks: General Studies & Mental Ability and Education, with 1/3 negative marking.

Verification status: The supplied APPSC official PDF was opened and checked. Notification No. 25/2026 dated 9 October 2026 lists 41 Social Welfare, 23 Tribal Welfare and 33 BC Welfare vacancies, age 18–44 as on 1 July 2026, qualifications, fees and application deadline.

Read the official notification and any corrigendum before acting. Official instructions take precedence.

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