Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for APPSC Group III Services, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
APPSC concluded Document Verification for Group III recruitment (Advt No. 29/2022) during June-July 2025. This cycle included posts like Panchayat Secretary and VRO with selection through Prelims and Mains stages.
Archived 6 Jul 2026
While the APPSC 2026 calendar announced recruitment drives for multiple posts, the Group 3 Services notification is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates.
Archived 6 Jul 2026
According to the APPSC 2026 calendar, the Group II notification for over 750 posts including Assistant Development Officer and Senior Accountant is tentatively planned for mid-September 2026.
Archived 22 Jun 2026
The Commission completed document verification for the previous Group 3 recruitment cycle from June 18 to July 8, 2025, for Panchayat Secretary posts. Selected candidates will receive pay scale of Rs.16,400 - Rs.49,870 as per 7th Pay Commission norms.
Archived 29 Jun 2026
The Commission released an examination timetable on December 3, 2025 for 21 technical and departmental posts, with tests conducted in two phases during January 27-31 and February 9-13, 2026 in offline OMR mode across five district centers.
Archived 22 Jun 2026
APPSC conducted the document verification round for the previous Group III recruitment from June 18 to July 8, 2025 at Suravaram Pratap Reddy University in Hyderabad. Final results for this cycle are expected in the coming weeks.
Archived 22 Jun 2026
APPSC has enabled correction application submission for Departmental Tests May 2026 Session (Notification No: 03/2026) as per update published on June 3, 2026. The May session online applications were open from May 13 to June 2, 2026.
Archived 15 Jun 2026
APPSC Group 3 Notification 2026 for posts including Panchayat Secretary, Village Revenue Officer (VRO), and Extension Officer is anticipated soon at the official website. The recruitment will follow a two-stage selection process comprising Prelims and Mains examinations.
Archived 29 Jun 2026
As per the official Job Calendar, APPSC Group 2 notification will be released on September 15, 2026, for posts including Assistant Labour Officer, Deputy Tehsildar, and Junior Accountant. Group 3 notification date yet to be confirmed.
Archived 1 Jun 2026
As per the job calendar, Group 2 notification will be released on September 15, 2026 for over 750 posts including Assistant Labour Officer, Senior Auditor, and Assistant Section Officer positions.
Archived 8 Jun 2026
APPSC is conducting certificate verification rounds for the previous Group 3 recruitment (Panchayat Secretary posts) from June to July 2025. Candidates selected in earlier cycle must attend verification at designated centers.
Archived 1 Jun 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission released the official Job Calendar 2026 on March 18 announcing over 10,000 vacancies. The calendar provides tentative notification dates for various recruitments, though Group 3 notification date is yet to be confirmed by APPSC.
Archived 6 Jul 2026
The Commission released the examination calendar on December 3, 2025, scheduling exams in two spells: January 27-31, 2026 and February 9-13, 2026. Exams will be held across five major district centres in Andhra Pradesh for most notifications.
Archived 29 Jun 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission announced the AP Job Calendar 2026 on March 18, 2026, outlining recruitment schedules for various posts including Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 services. The calendar covers notification timelines and department-wise vacancy distribution for the year.
Archived 29 Jun 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission published its official job calendar on March 18, 2026 (Ugadi festival), outlining tentative notification dates for various recruitments including Group services across 25 departments.
Archived 22 Jun 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission released its annual job calendar on March 18, 2026 (Ugadi festival), outlining notification dates and vacancies across 25 departments. Group 3 notification details are expected to be announced soon on the official portal.
Archived 15 Jun 2026
As per the official job calendar, APPSC Group 2 notification will be released on September 15, 2026 for posts such as Assistant Labour Officer, Assistant Development Officer, Deputy Teildar, and others. Candidates preparing for Group 3 should monitor the portal for similar timeline updates.
Archived 15 Jun 2026
APPSC conducted Document Verification for Group III Recruitment (Advt No. 29/2022) from June 18 to July 8, 2025. This earlier recruitment cycle is now in final stages, with new Group 3 notification expected in the coming months.
Archived 15 Jun 2026
The Commission has been conducting document verification for previous Group III recruitment at Suravaram Pratap Reddy University, Hyderabad. Candidates shortlisted from the mains examination are being called for certificate verification rounds.
Archived 8 Jun 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission announced the 2026 job calendar on March 18 (Ugadi festival), outlining notification dates and department-wise vacancies for over 10,000 posts including Group 1, Group 2, and other state services. Group 3 notification is expected in the coming months.
Archived 8 Jun 2026
The Commission conducted offline written examinations in two phases for various posts including Forest Beat Officer, Thanedar, and Extension Officers. Hall tickets were released on February 2, and exams were held across five districts.
Archived 8 Jun 2026
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission released the official Job Calendar 2026 on March 18, 2026, detailing notification dates for over 10,000 posts. While Group 1 and Group 2 notifications are scheduled, Group 3 notification timeline remains to be announced.
Archived 1 Jun 2026
Document Verification
Fri, 19 Mar, 2027Certificate verification for selected candidates at designated centres
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Final result and merit list (estimated)
Fri, 5 Mar, 2027Document verification follows for shortlisted candidates
Archived 15 Jun 2026
Final result declaration
Sat, 27 Feb, 2027Final merit list based on Mains examination performance
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Final result & document verification
Fri, 26 Feb, 2027Merit list published; candidates called for certificate verification at designated centers
Archived 8 Jun 2026
Final result and merit list publication
Wed, 24 Feb, 2027Final results published after evaluation of Mains papers
Archived 6 Jul 2026
Final result declaration
Thu, 18 Feb, 2027Looking for the current cycle? Back to live APPSC Group III page →
Merit list published; document verification schedule follows for selected candidates
Archived 1 Jun 2026
📍Main Examination (written papers)
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Descriptive papers covering multiple subjects; exact schedule in mains notification
Archived 22 Jun 2026
📍Mains Examination
Mon, 18 Jan, 2027Final examination carrying 300 marks; determines merit list for selection
Archived 29 Jun 2026
📍Mains examination date
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Final stage: 300 marks exam determining merit list
Archived 6 Jul 2026
📍Mains Examination (estimated)
Mon, 4 Jan, 2027Online CBT for 300 marks; final merit list prepared from mains score
Archived 15 Jun 2026
📍Mains examination
Mon, 28 Dec, 2026Final written exam carrying 300 marks; determines merit ranking
Archived 8 Jun 2026
📍Mains examination dates
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026Two papers (Paper I & II); 300 marks total; final merit determined by Mains score
Archived 1 Jun 2026
Screening Test results announcement
Thu, 17 Dec, 2026Shortlisted candidates eligible for Mains examination
Archived 22 Jun 2026
Prelims result announcement
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026Results typically declared 3-4 weeks after exam
Archived 6 Jul 2026
Prelims result announcement
Wed, 9 Dec, 2026Qualified candidates shortlisted for Mains examination
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Prelims result declaration (estimated)
Sat, 5 Dec, 2026Shortlisted candidates proceed to Mains examination
Archived 15 Jun 2026
Prelims result announcement
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Qualifying candidates shortlisted for Mains examination
Archived 1 Jun 2026
📍Screening Test / Prelims exam date
Mon, 16 Nov, 2026First stage: qualifying exam covering General Studies and Mental Ability
Archived 6 Jul 2026
📍Screening Test exam date
Sat, 14 Nov, 2026OMR-based objective test; General Studies & Mental Ability paper
Archived 22 Jun 2026
Prelims result announcement
Fri, 13 Nov, 2026Qualified candidates shortlisted for Mains examination
Archived 8 Jun 2026
📍Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)
Mon, 9 Nov, 2026Prelims exam is qualifying in nature; marks not counted for final merit list
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Screening Test (Preliminary) hall ticket release
Sat, 7 Nov, 2026Admit cards downloadable from candidate login portal
Archived 22 Jun 2026
Admit card release for Prelims
Fri, 6 Nov, 2026Hall tickets typically released 7-10 days before exam
Archived 6 Jul 2026
📍Preliminary Screening Test (estimated)
Thu, 5 Nov, 2026Offline OMR-based qualifying exam; admit cards released 7-10 days prior
Archived 15 Jun 2026
📍Screening Test (Prelims) exam date
Wed, 21 Oct, 2026Objective-type MCQ exam; 75 questions on General Studies & Mental Ability
Archived 1 Jun 2026
📍Preliminary (Screening) exam date
Wed, 14 Oct, 2026Qualifying exam; marks not counted for final merit. Conducted across centers in Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, NTR, Tirupati, Anantapur
Archived 8 Jun 2026
Prelims admit card release
Sun, 11 Oct, 2026Hall tickets typically available 7-10 days before screening test
Archived 1 Jun 2026
Preliminary exam admit card release
Sun, 4 Oct, 2026Hall tickets downloadable from official portal 7-10 days before exam
Archived 8 Jun 2026
Application fee payment deadline
Wed, 30 Sept, 2026Fee varies by category; payment via online gateway only
Archived 22 Jun 2026
Application closing date (estimated)
Sun, 27 Sept, 2026Application window usually remains open for 4 weeks
Archived 6 Jul 2026
Last date to apply online (estimated)
Thu, 10 Sept, 2026Typical 30-day application window for Group 3 recruitments
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Application window closes (estimated)
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Usually 30-45 day application period for Group 3 posts
Archived 15 Jun 2026
Online application window opens
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Applications accepted exclusively through psc.ap.gov.in
Archived 22 Jun 2026
Application deadline (expected)
Sun, 30 Aug, 2026Last date for online submission and fee payment
Archived 8 Jun 2026
Group III Services notification release (tentative)
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Expected vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and application timeline
Archived 22 Jun 2026
Application portal opening (estimated)
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Online registration typically starts 2-3 weeks after notification
Archived 6 Jul 2026
Application deadline (estimated)
Sat, 22 Aug, 2026Last date to submit online application; payment portal closes same day
Archived 1 Jun 2026
Official notification expected
Thu, 13 Aug, 2026Tentative window for APPSC Group 3 notification release based on typical annual cycle
Archived 6 Jul 2026
Application portal opens (estimated)
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Online application window expected to open on APPSC official website within days of notification
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Application window opens (estimated)
Fri, 7 Aug, 2026Typically 15-30 days after notification; verify on official portal
Archived 15 Jun 2026
APPSC Group 3 Notification 2026 expected release
Thu, 6 Aug, 2026Tentative notification release for Group 3 posts including VRO, Panchayat Secretary, and Extension Officer positions
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Application portal opens (expected)
Fri, 31 Jul, 2026Online applications through One Time Profile Registration system; typically open for 30 days
Archived 8 Jun 2026
One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) opens on official portal
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Candidates must complete OTPR before applying for any APPSC recruitment
Archived 22 Jun 2026
Group 3 notification expected (tentative)
Thu, 23 Jul, 2026Based on APPSC calendar pattern; exact date to be announced at psc.ap.gov.in
Archived 15 Jun 2026
Application window opens (post-notification)
Thu, 23 Jul, 2026Estimated 30-day application window following notification release
Archived 1 Jun 2026
Group 3 notification expected (tentative)
Thu, 16 Jul, 2026Official notification with vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and application dates will be published on psc.ap.gov.in
Archived 8 Jun 2026
APPSC Group 3 notification expected (tentative)
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Official notification for Group 3 Services (VRO, Panchayat Secretary) awaited; watch psc.ap.gov.in for updates
Archived 1 Jun 2026