The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited online applications for nine Assistant Chemical Examiner vacancies in the A.P. Prohibition and Excise Subordinate Service under Notification No. 35/2026, dated 6 November 2026.
Applicants must hold a B.Sc. degree with Chemistry or a B.Sc. in Pharmacy from a recognised university. The post carries a pay scale of ₹40,970–₹1,24,380. Online applications are open from 6 November to 26 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
APPSC Assistant Chemical Examiner Recruitment 2026: Overview
Particular
Details
Recruiting authority
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Department
A.P. Prohibition and Excise Subordinate Service
Notification number
35/2026
Notification date
6 November 2026
Post
Assistant Chemical Examiner
Vacancies
9
Pay scale
₹40,970–₹1,24,380
Age limit
18–44 years as on 1 July 2026, subject to relaxation
Application mode
Online through APPSC
Application period
6–26 November 2026
Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution
Zone
Vacancies
Zone I
1
Zone IV
2
Zone V
2
Zone VI
4
Total
9
The post is organised as a zonal cadre, with 95% local-candidate reservation under the Andhra Pradesh Presidential Order 2025. Candidates should review the zone-wise vacancy table and local-status rules before applying. No vacancies are listed for Zones II and III in this notification.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications from a university recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC):
Bachelor’s degree in Science with Chemistry as a subject; or
B.Sc. in Pharmacy; or
An equivalent qualification recognised by the competent authority.
Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must submit the Government Order recognising that equivalence to APPSC within 10 days after the last date of applications, as specified in the detailed notification. Otherwise, the application may be rejected.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age range is 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026.
SC / ST / BC / EWS: 5 years upper-age relaxation.
Ex-servicemen and NCC instructors: 3 years plus the length of qualifying service, subject to rules.
Regular Andhra Pradesh State Government employees: relaxation based on regular service, up to five years.
Retrenched temporary employees of the Census Department with at least six months of service: 3 years.
The detailed notification states that the post has no reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. It also does not earmark separate vacancies for women or meritorious sportspersons in this recruitment.
Salary and Pay Scale
The Assistant Chemical Examiner post carries a pay scale of ₹40,970–₹1,24,380. Allowances and service benefits are governed by the applicable Andhra Pradesh Government service rules.
Selection Process
Selection is based on a written examination conducted in Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. Candidates must appear for both papers and qualify the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
Written Examination Pattern
Paper
Subject
Questions
Duration
Marks
Paper I
General Studies and Mental Ability
150
150 minutes
150
Paper II
Chemistry or Pharmacy, according to qualification
150
150 minutes
150
Total
300
300 minutes
300
Negative marking applies as prescribed in the notification. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each incorrect answer. Candidates must appear in both papers; absence from either paper leads to disqualification.
Computer Proficiency Test
Shortlisted candidates must qualify a practical Computer Proficiency Test covering office automation and the use of computers and associated software. The test assesses word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, file handling and related computer skills. The qualifying marks are:
Category
Minimum qualifying marks
Open Competition / EWS
40
Backward Classes
35
SC / ST
30
Final selection is based on written-examination merit, subject to qualifying the CPT, verification of certificates and medical fitness. The Commission may shortlist candidates according to the ratio and conditions in the detailed notification.
Application Fee
Application processing fee: ₹250.
Examination fee: ₹80.
Total payable for candidates required to pay both: ₹330.
SC, ST, BC, ex-servicemen, eligible Andhra Pradesh white-ration-card households and eligible unemployed youth are exempt from the ₹80 examination fee under the stated conditions. The ₹250 application-processing fee remains payable. Candidates from other States are not entitled to Andhra Pradesh category-based fee exemptions. The fee is non-refundable.
Local Candidate Reservation
The recruitment follows the Andhra Pradesh zonal-cadre system, with 95% of vacancies reserved for local candidates of the relevant zone. Local status is generally established through study certificates from Classes I to VII. Candidates who did not study in an educational institution during the relevant period may need to submit the prescribed residence certificate from the competent authority.
BC candidates must provide a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate. EWS applicants must provide an income certificate meeting the notified conditions. Applicants should check the date and issuing-authority requirements for all category certificates.
How to Apply Online
Visit the official APPSC website.
Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR), if you do not already have an APPSC ID.
Log in using your OTPR ID and password.
Open Online Application Submission and select Notification No. 35/2026.
Verify personal, educational, local-status, category and other details.
Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
Click Save & Submit to generate the payment link.
Pay the application-processing and examination fee applicable to your category.
Download the final application and payment acknowledgement.
Saving the form without clicking Save & Submit and completing payment does not constitute a completed application. APPSC allows corrections for seven days after the application deadline, subject to a ₹100 correction fee per permitted field. Certain details, including name, fee and age-relaxation fields, cannot be changed through the correction window.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Detailed notification
6 November 2026
Online application begins
6 November 2026
Last date to apply
26 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Correction window
Up to 7 days after the application deadline, as notified
Important: The recruitment has nine zonal vacancies and 95% local reservation. Candidates should verify their B.Sc. Chemistry / B.Sc. Pharmacy qualification, zone eligibility, local-status documents and fee exemption before submitting the application. The deadline is 26 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
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