APPSC Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026: 1 Chemistry Vacancy, Apply by 26 November

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Updated: 10 November 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited online applications for one Lab Assistant vacancy in the A.P. Mining Subordinate Service under Notification No. 34/2026, dated 6 November 2026. The post is classified as Zone VI – Open Competition (Local).

Candidates must hold a B.Sc. degree with Chemistry from a recognised university or institution. The post carries a pay scale of ₹35,570–₹1,09,910. Online applications are open from 6 November to 26 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

APPSC Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview

Vacancy Details

This is a single zonal vacancy, not a statewide post available for allocation across all six zones. Candidates must satisfy the local-status requirements for Zone VI. The detailed notification does not earmark a separate horizontal vacancy for women or meritorious sportspersons, and the cited service rules do not provide PwBD reservation for this post.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree with Chemistry from a university established under a Central, Provincial or State Act, or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• The qualification must have been acquired by 6 November 2026, the date of the detailed notification.
• The notification does not prescribe a minimum percentage in the qualifying degree.

Applicants with 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.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The standard age range is 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026.

• SC / ST / BC / EWS: 5 years upper-age relaxation, subject to the notified conditions.
• Ex-servicemen and eligible NCC instructors: the prescribed service period plus three years, subject to the applicable rules.
• Regular Andhra Pradesh State Government employees: qualifying regular service may be deducted up to five years.
• Eligible retrenched temporary State Census employees with at least six months of service: 3 years.

Age concessions are subject to the restrictions and documentary conditions in Paragraph 5 of the detailed notification. Candidates from other States should not assume that Andhra Pradesh community reservation benefits will apply to them.

Local Candidate Requirement

The single vacancy is reserved for an eligible local candidate of Zone VI under the Andhra Pradesh Presidential Order 2025 and the applicable zonal-cadre rules.

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 issued by the competent authority. Applicants should check the detailed local-status rules and supporting documents before applying.

Salary and Pay Scale

The Lab Assistant post carries a pay scale of ₹35,570–₹1,09,910. Allowances and service benefits are governed by the applicable Andhra Pradesh Government rules.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a single-level online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT), followed by a separately qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for provisionally shortlisted candidates.

Written Examination Pattern

Both papers are compulsory. Negative marking applies: one-third of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer. APPSC may apply normalisation if examinations are conducted in multiple sessions.

Paper I covers General Studies and Mental Ability. Paper II covers Chemistry, including inorganic, organic and physical chemistry topics prescribed in Annexure II of the notification.

Computer Proficiency Test

Shortlisted candidates must qualify a practical CPT covering office automation and computer use. It carries 100 marks and has a duration of 60 minutes. The qualifying marks are:

The CPT assesses computer fundamentals, file handling, word processing, typing, spreadsheets, formulas, charts and presentation software. Its marks are qualifying and are not added to the 300-mark written-examination merit total.

Application Fee

• Application processing fee: ₹250.
• Examination fee: ₹80.
• Total payable for candidates required to pay both: ₹330.

Eligible SC, ST, BC, ex-servicemen, Andhra Pradesh white-card households and qualifying unemployed youth may be exempt from the ₹80 examination fee under the conditions in Paragraph 8. The ₹250 processing fee remains payable. The fee is non-refundable.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official APPSC website.
2. Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR), if you do not already have an APPSC ID.
3. Log in using your OTPR ID and password.
4. Open Online Application Submission and select Notification No. 34/2026.
5. Verify personal, educational, local-status, category and age details.
6. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
7. Click Save & Submit to generate the payment link.
8. Pay the applicable application-processing and examination fees online.
9. 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 closing date, 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

Official Notification and Apply Online

• Download APPSC Lab Assistant Notification No. 34/2026 (PDF)
• Apply Online – Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
• APPSC Official Recruitment Notifications

Important: There is only one vacancy, classified as Zone VI – OC (Local). Candidates should verify their local status and B.Sc. Chemistry qualification before paying the application fee. The online application deadline is 26 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

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