APPSC Notification No. 24/2026 is open for 78 Industrial Promotion Officer posts. Apply online from 16 October to 5 November 2026. Selection is a single-level online exam of 300 marks (Paper II at diploma standard) plus CPT. Check eligibility in the official PDF before applying.
Quick Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification | APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer, No. 24/2026 (brief) |
| Total posts | 78 (provisional) |
| Pay scale | ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540 |
| Apply online | 16 Oct – 05 Nov 2026 |
| Qualification | See official detailed notification PDF |
| Age limit | To be updated when detailed notification releases |
| Selection | Single-level CBRT (300) → CPT |
| Official website | psc.ap.gov.in |
Key Dates
- 16 Oct 2026 – Detailed/brief notification; applications open
- 5 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM – Last date
- Written exam – Date to be announced
Vacancies & Salary
| Post | Posts | Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Promotion Officer, A.P. Industries Subordinate Service | 78 | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
Zone / category break-up: To be updated when detailed notification releases. Secondary sites claim zonal posts with 95% local reservation; not confirmed from an official PDF we could retrieve.
Eligibility
- Educational qualification: To be updated when detailed notification releases — check the official PDF before applying. Claims about “any B.E./B.Tech” or rule changes are not repeated here until confirmed from the official document.
- Age limit: To be updated when detailed notification releases
Selection Process
- Single-level online exam (CBRT) – no Screening Test.
- Computer Proficiency Test – qualifying.
- Certificate verification.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Qs | Time | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | GS & Mental Ability (Degree) | 150 | 150 min | 150 |
| Paper II | Applied Science, Engineering & Management (Diploma standard) | 150 | 150 min | 150 |
| Total | 300 |
Negative marking: 1/3 of the marks for each wrong answer in objective papers.
Computer Proficiency Test (qualifying)
| Test | Time | Marks | Minimum to qualify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office automation with computers | 60 min | 100 | OC 40 · BC 35 · SC/ST/PBD 30 |
Syllabus Outline
Paper I: GS & Mental Ability. Paper II (Diploma standard): Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Industrial Management, Industrial Engineering (work study, SQC), Computer fundamentals — as annexed to the brief.
How to Apply
- Register on APPSC OTPR if you are new.
- Log in on psc.ap.gov.in and open Notification 24/2026.
- Fill the application carefully.
- Pay the fee online (amount: To be updated when detailed notification releases).
- Submit and download the application PDF.
Previous Papers & Preparation
Solve APPSC PYQs with Telugu explanation and practice questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many IPO posts?
78 provisional.
Last date?
5 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
What is the qualification?
Confirm from the official detailed notification PDF. We do not repeat unverified secondary-site claims.
Exam pattern?
GS 150 + Applied Science/Engg/Management (Diploma) 150 = 300, then CPT. Negative marking 1/3.
Related Notifications
Always confirm on psc.ap.gov.in before applying.