APPSC Hostel Welfare Officer Recruitment Overview

Department-wise Vacancy Details

Important Dates

Educational Qualification, Age Limit and Fee

Selection Process and Examination Mode

• A single-level written examination will be conducted.
• There will be no Screening Test, irrespective of the number of applications.
• The examination will be conducted online in CBRT mode.
• APPSC may apply normalization if the examination is held in multiple sessions.
• The notification also provides the scheme for a Computer Proficiency Test.

Written Examination Pattern

Computer Proficiency Test Pattern

APPSC HWO Syllabus Overview

Paper I - General Studies and Mental Ability

• International, national and Andhra Pradesh current events
• General Science, Science & Technology and Information Technology
• Indian and AP history, geography, polity and governance
• Indian Economy and planning
• Sustainable development, environment and disaster management
• Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data analysis

Paper II - Education

• Foundations of Education: philosophical and sociological perspectives
• Educational thinkers and equality of educational opportunity
• Educational Psychology, growth, development and learning
• Individual differences, personality, special needs, guidance and counselling
• Statistics used in education
• Trends in Education, universalization, literacy and non-formal education
• School-community relationships, language policy, moral and population education
• National integration, disadvantaged learners, lifelong and teacher education
• Vocational education and major education commissions/committees

Computer Proficiency Test

The CPT syllabus covers computer fundamentals, operating systems, internet and email, office suites, file operations, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and associated office-automation skills. Refer to the notification PDF for the complete topic-wise syllabus.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the APPSC official website.
2. Read the detailed notification and eligibility requirements carefully.
3. Open the Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II online application link.
4. Complete or use APPSC OTPR/registration details as instructed.
5. Enter correct particulars, upload documents and pay the applicable fee.
6. Submit before 29 October 2026 at 11:59 PM and retain a copy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: This is an informational summary of APPSC Brief Notification No. 25/2026. Vacancies are provisional. Candidates must verify eligibility and all latest instructions in the detailed notification on the official APPSC website before applying.