APPSC Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026: 37 Posts, Apply by 27 October

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission’s detailed Notification No. 19/2026 invites applications for Horticulture Officer in the A.P. Horticulture Service. The official vacancy table lists 37 zonal posts. Applications are accepted online from 6 to 27 October 2026 and close at 11:59 PM. Candidates must possess the prescribed four-year B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Horticulture from a recognized State university or another university accredited by ICAR. The table specifies ages 18–44 as on 1 July 2026, subject to the notification’s relaxation provisions. The advertised pay scale is ₹54,060–₹1,40,540. Candidates apply through the Commission’s website using their OTPR account; completing OTPR alone does not submit an application. The application-processing fee is ₹250 and the examination fee is ₹120, with the stated exemptions applying to eligible categories. Selection uses the written computer-based recruitment examination, and the notification appends the examination scheme and computer proficiency test provisions. The examination date will be communicated separately. This is a discipline-specific horticulture recruitment; a general graduation degree is insufficient. Consult the zonal and category vacancy breakup before applying, and use the official qualification wording to check recognition or accreditation of the university. Keep the final submitted form and payment record for later verification.