- The AP Job Calendar 2026 was released on August 22, 2026, for 10,060 posts.
- Phase 1 (1,523 posts) was notified on May 15, 2026, by higher education.
- Phase 2 (3,231 posts) is set for Sep 15, 2026; Phases 3 & 4 for Oct 15, 2026.
AP Job Calender 2026: The Andhra Pradesh government has released the AP Job Calendar 2026, bringing good news for job seekers in the state. As per the official update, the government issued orders under the 2026 Job Calendar to fill 10,060 posts through direct recruitment in four phases. The finance department issued the order on August 22, authorising agencies like APPSC, APSLPRB, and District Selection Committees to conduct this recruitment. This calendar covers posts in police, education, engineering, forest, and many other departments. Candidates preparing for AP government jobs should read this article to learn the full details of vacancies, phases, and key notification dates.

AP Job Calendar 2026: Highlights
The AP Job Calendar 2026 is a big step by the state government to make recruitment more organised and transparent. Minister Nara Lokesh shared the update, saying that the government aims to conduct recruitment transparently and regularly, and a job calendar will be released every year on Ugadi to keep hiring consistent. The government said the calendar was prepared after prioritising posts based on functional requirements, departmental criticality, public service delivery, and the objectives of Swarnandhra@2047.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Total Vacancies |
10,060 posts |
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Department Covered |
25 Departments |
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Recruitment Agencies |
APPSC, APSLPRB, District Selection Committees (DSCs) |
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Number of Phases |
4 Phases |
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Calendar Released on |
August 22, 2026 |
Candidates can check post-wise and department-wise vacancies on the official portal and start their exam preparation early.
Check: AP JOB Calendar 2026
AP Job Calendar 2026: Phase-Wise Notification Schedule
The Andhra Pradesh government is releasing the 10,060 vacancies in four phases throughout the year. According to the official order, the first phase, comprising 1,523 posts, had already been notified by the higher education department on May 15. The second phase, covering 3,231 posts, is scheduled for notification on September 15. The third and fourth phases, comprising 2,311 and 2,995 posts respectively, are scheduled for October 15.
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Phase |
Vacancies |
Notification Date |
Department |
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Phase 1 |
1,523 posts |
15 May 2026 |
Higher Education |
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Phase 2 |
3,231 posts |
15 September 2026 |
Multiple departments |
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Phase 3 |
2,311 posts |
15 October 2026 |
Multiple departments |
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Phase 4 |
2,995 posts |
15 October 2026 |
Multiple departments |
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Total |
10,060 posts |
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AP Job Calendar 2026: Department-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The AP Job Calendar 2026 covers recruitment across 25 departments, with education, police, and administrative services getting the highest number of posts. As per reports, APPSC will fill 4,066 posts, including professors, Group 1, Group 2, and engineers, while other agencies will fill 5,994 posts, mainly police constables and school teachers. School Education is the single largest sector, as this department alone accounts for 3,004 vacancies, making it the biggest recruitment sector in the whole calendar.
On the police side, the calendar has released 2,623 police posts under the State Level Police Recruitment Board, including 418 Sub-Inspector, 1,970 Constable, 171 Jail Warder, and 64 Forensic Science Laboratory vacancies. For administrative posts, the calendar includes APPSC Group 1 with 91 posts, Group 2 with 750 posts, along with Police Constable and DSC Teacher recruitment covering 3,004 posts.
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Department / Sector |
Vacancies |
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School Education (DSC Teachers) |
3,004 posts |
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Police (SI, Constable, Warder, FSL) |
2,623 posts |
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APPSC Group 2 |
750 posts |
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APPSC Group 1 |
91 posts |
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Higher Education (Assistant Professors) |
1,500 posts |
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Planning Dept (Assistant Statistical Officer) |
251 posts |
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Total |
8,219 posts |
First Published: Aug 23, 2026, 12:01 IST