APPSC Assistant Chemical Examiner Recruitment 2026: 9 Posts, Apply by 26 November
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited online applications for nine Assistant Chemical Examiner posts in the A.P. Prohibition and Excise Subordinate Service under Notification No. 35/2026. Candidates holding a B.Sc. degree with Chemistry or a B.Sc. in Pharmacy can apply online at psc.ap.gov.in from 6 November to 26 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). Selection will be through a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
This is an Andhra Pradesh state recruitment, not a Haryana or central government recruitment. The nine vacancies are provisional and may change on confirmation from the department.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification (No. 35/2026) | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | 6 November 2026 |
| Online applications open | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 26 November 2026 |
| Correction window | Up to 7 days after the deadline (Rs 100 per field) |
| CBRT examination date | Not yet announced |
Total Vacancies
There are 9 posts of Assistant Chemical Examiner in the A.P. Prohibition and Excise Subordinate Service. The post is organised as a zonal cadre, with 95 per cent of the vacancies reserved for local candidates of the relevant zone under the Andhra Pradesh Presidential Order 2025.
| Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Zone I | 1 |
| Zone IV | 2 |
| Zone V | 2 |
| Zone VI | 4 |
| Total | 9 |
No vacancies are listed for Zones II and III in this notification. According to the detailed notification, there is no reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, women or meritorious sportspersons in this recruitment.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications from a university recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC):
- A Bachelor’s degree in Science with Chemistry as a subject; or
- A 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, failing which the application may be rejected.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen and NCC instructors | 3 years plus the length of qualifying service, subject to rules |
| Regular Andhra Pradesh State Government employees | Up to 5 years, based on regular service |
| Retrenched temporary employees of the Census Department (at least 6 months of service) | 3 years |
Application Fee
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application processing fee (all candidates) | Rs 250 |
| Examination fee | Rs 80 |
| Total for candidates paying both | Rs 330 |
SC, ST, BC, ex-servicemen, eligible Andhra Pradesh white-ration-card households and eligible unemployed youth are exempt from the Rs 80 examination fee and need pay only the Rs 250 processing fee. Candidates from other States are not entitled to Andhra Pradesh category-based fee exemptions. The fee is non-refundable.
Salary
The Assistant Chemical Examiner post carries a pay scale of Rs 40,970–Rs 1,24,380. Allowances and service benefits are governed by the applicable Andhra Pradesh Government service rules. The notification does not state an in-hand salary figure.
Selection Process
Selection is based on a single-level written examination in Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. No screening test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received. Candidates must appear for both papers; absence from either paper leads to disqualification. Candidates shortlisted on written-examination merit must qualify the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). Final selection is based on written-examination merit, subject to qualifying the CPT, verification of certificates and medical fitness.
Examination Pattern (CBRT)
| 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.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
The CPT is a practical test covering office automation and the use of computers and associated software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and file handling. The minimum qualifying marks are:
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| Open Competition / EWS | 40 |
| Backward Classes | 35 |
| SC / ST | 30 |
Important Documents
- B.Sc. degree / marksheets (Chemistry or Pharmacy)
- Date of birth proof (Class 10 marksheet / certificate)
- Proof of zonal local status — study certificates from Classes I to VII, or a residence certificate from the competent authority
- Category certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS, if applicable), Non-Creamy Layer certificate for BC candidates, income certificate for EWS applicants
- Government Order recognising an equivalent qualification (if applicable)
- Passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- Aadhaar card / identity proof
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in.
- 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 your personal, educational, local-status, category and other details.
- Upload your photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- 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 and keep them safe.
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 Rs 100 correction fee per permitted field; name, fee and age-relaxation fields cannot be changed through the correction window.
Important Links
- Official website / Apply online — psc.ap.gov.in
- Notification No. 35/2026 — read it on the official APPSC website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many Assistant Chemical Examiner posts are available?
There are 9 posts in the A.P. Prohibition and Excise Subordinate Service, spread across Zone I (1), Zone IV (2), Zone V (2) and Zone VI (4).
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Online applications close on 26 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 6 November 2026.
Q3. Who can apply for this recruitment?
Candidates with a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or a B.Sc. in Pharmacy, aged 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026.
Q4. What is the salary for Assistant Chemical Examiner?
The pay scale is Rs 40,970–Rs 1,24,380, with allowances as per Andhra Pradesh Government service rules.
Q5. What is the application fee?
All candidates pay a Rs 250 processing fee. The Rs 80 examination fee is waived for SC, ST, BC, ex-servicemen, white-ration-card households and eligible unemployed youth.
Q6. How will candidates be selected?
Through a single-level CBRT written examination (two papers, 300 marks in total) followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test. There is no screening test.
Q7. When will the examination be held?
The CBRT examination date has not yet been officially announced.
Q8. Can candidates from other States apply?
Yes, but 95 per cent of the vacancies are reserved for local candidates of the relevant zone, and candidates from other States are not entitled to Andhra Pradesh category-based fee exemptions.
Sources: APPSC Notification No. 35/2026; official website psc.ap.gov.in. Read the official notification before applying.
Photo: Belikov Maxim, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
Next Action: Apply online at psc.ap.gov.in before 26 November 2026.
