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APPSC Assistant Chemical Examiner Recruitment 2026 – 09 Posts
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced APPSC Assistant Chemical Examiner recruitment for 09 posts in the A.P. Prohibition and Excise Subordinate Service. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Chemistry or a B.Sc (Pharmacy), aged 18 to 44 years, can apply.
About the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), headquartered in Vijayawada, is the constitutional body that conducts recruitment examinations for state government services in Andhra Pradesh. Empowered under Articles 315 to 320 of the Constitution of India, it selects candidates for departmental posts through written examinations, computer proficiency tests and interviews, ensuring transparent, merit-based recruitment across state services.
Notification No.: 35/2026 (dated 06 November 2026)
Vacancy Details
- Post: Assistant Chemical Examiner
- Service: A.P. Prohibition and Excise Subordinate Service (General Recruitment)
- Post Type: Zonal post
- Number of Vacancies: 09 (zone-wise break-up in Annexure-I of the notification)
- Qualification: B.Sc with Chemistry or B.Sc (Pharmacy)
- Scale of Pay: ₹40,970–1,24,380
Educational Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Science with Chemistry, or a B.Sc (Pharmacy), from a university in India established under a Central, Provincial or State Act or an institution recognised by the UGC, or an equivalent qualification.
- The qualification must be held as on the date of the detailed notification.
- Candidates must be citizens of India, of sound health and good character.
Age Limit
- 18 to 44 years as on 01 July 2026.
- SC, ST, BC and EWS: 5 years’ relaxation.
- Ex-Servicemen and NCC instructors: 3 years plus length of service rendered in the armed forces / NCC.
- Regular A.P. State Government employees: length of regular service, up to a maximum of 5 years (employees of corporations, municipalities etc. are not eligible).
- Retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department with at least 6 months’ service: 3 years.
Important Dates
- Notification date and application start: 06 November 2026
- Last date to apply online: 26 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM
- Written examination: To be intimated later
Selection Process
- Written examination in online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode.
- Negative marking: one-third of the marks for each wrong answer.
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for provisionally shortlisted candidates.
- Examination centres: Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupathi and Ananthapuramu.
Application Fees
- Application processing fee: ₹250
- Examination fee: ₹80 (exempted for SC, ST, BC and Ex-Servicemen, among others)
- Payment online only via net banking, credit card or debit card.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the APPSC website between 06 and 26 November 2026. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
Steps to Apply
- Log in to the Commission’s website with your OTPR ID; first-time applicants must complete the OTPR registration to obtain an OTPR ID.
- Click “Online Application Submission” and then “Fill Application” against Notification No. 35/2026.
- Enter the application details and click “Save & Submit” to generate the payment link.
- Pay the fee online; if payment fails, restart the payment process.
- Corrections are allowed for 7 days after the last date at ₹100 per correction.
General Terms and Conditions
- Vertical reservation applies for ST, SC, BC and EWS; horizontal reservation applies for women and meritorious sports persons. No reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disability for this post.
- Documents required include community, nativity and date-of-birth certificates, a declaration by the unemployed, study and residence certificates, a non-creamy layer certificate (for BC candidates), local status certificate (if applicable), and a scanned photo and signature.
- Hall tickets will be hosted on the Commission’s website; candidates should check the website regularly.
Conclusion
APPSC Assistant Chemical Examiner Recruitment 2026 is a strong government opportunity for B.Sc Chemistry and B.Sc Pharmacy graduates in Andhra Pradesh. With 09 zonal vacancies and a pay scale reaching ₹1,24,380, the post offers stable public-service employment in excise chemical examination.
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