Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada Recruitment 2025

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Horticulture Officer. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Recruitment 2025

Notification No.18/2025, Dated: 16.09.2025 – Direct recruitment to the post of Horticulture Officer in A.P. Horticulture Service (General Recruitment).

Organization Details

Organization Name (English): Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada
Organization Name (Hindi): आंध्र प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग, विजयवाड़ा

Designation

English: Horticulture Officer in A.P. Horticulture Service
Hindi: उद्यान अधिकारी (आंध्र प्रदेश उद्यान सेवा)

Job Location

City: Vijayawada (Exam Centre)
Zones: Zone-III (Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore), Zone-IV (Chittoor, Kadapa, Anantapur, Kurnool)
State: Andhra Pradesh
Country: India
Postal Code: Not specified
Street Address: Not specified

Salary

₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540/- (as per RPS:2022)

Employment Type

Direct Recruitment under Permanent Government Service.

Important Dates

Notification Date	16.09.2025
Application Start Date	18.09.2025
Last Date to Apply	08.10.2025 (11:00 PM)
Exam Date	To be announced separately

Application Process

Register through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) at psc.ap.gov.in.
Login using OTPR ID and password.
Fill application form and upload required details.
Pay application + examination fee online.
Download hall tickets from APPSC website when available.
Only online applications are accepted.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a citizen of India.
Sound health, active habits, good character.
Four-year B.Sc. (Horticulture) / B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture from a recognized ICAR-accredited university.
Must qualify the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).

Age Limit

Minimum 18 years & Maximum 42 years as on 01.07.2025.

Category	Relaxation
SC, ST, BC, EWS	+5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities	+10 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years + length of service
NCC Instructors	As per rules
Regular State Government Employees	Up to 5 years
Retrenched Census Employees	+3 years

Reservation Details

Vertical Reservations: SC, ST, BC, EWS
Horizontal Reservations: Women (33⅓%), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Visual, Hearing, Orthopaedic, Autism, Multiple Disabilities)
Local reservation applicable under Article 371(D) for Zone-III and Zone-IV

Application Fees

Application Processing Fee	₹250
Examination Fee	₹120
Total (General Candidates)	₹370
Exempted Categories	SC, ST, BC, PBDs, Ex-Servicemen, unemployed youth with White Ration Card (AP residents)

Selection Process

Written Examination (Objective type, OMR based). Negative marking of 1/3 per wrong answer.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) – qualifying in nature.
Final selection based on merit in Written Exam + CPT.

Other Important Information

Exam Centre: Vijayawada only.
Minimum qualifying marks: OC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen – 40%, BC – 35%, SC/ST/PBD – 30%.
Answer key objections: Submit within 3 days, ₹100 per objection (refundable if valid).
Candidates must create DigiLocker account for certificate verification.
False declaration or malpractice may lead to debarment up to 5 years.