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AP Group 1 Services Latest Update: The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued an important amendment to the list of posts classified under Group-I Services for the purpose of direct recruitment through the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).
The amendment has been issued through G.O.Ms.No.184, General Administration (Services-A) Department, dated 11 September 2026. The order modifies certain existing entries and adds three posts to the Group-I Services list.
- Government Order: G.O.Ms.No.184
- Department: General Administration (Services-A) Department
- Date: 11 September 2026
- Subject: Amendment of Group-I Services posts list
- Recruitment authority mentioned: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
- Three new posts have been inserted after existing Sl.No.19.
What is the latest AP Group 1 Services update?
The Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to amend the list of posts classified under Group-I Services. The amendment follows consideration of proposals and partial modification of earlier Government Orders relating to Group-I and Group-II Services.
According to the Government Order, the changes are being incorporated into the list of posts under Group-I Services that are relevant for direct recruitment through APPSC.
Which Group 1 post has been removed?
The Government Order states that the existing entry at Sl.No.20 – Mandal Parishad Development Officer (A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service) shall be omitted from the list of posts under Group-I Services.
Which posts have been substituted?
The Government has also revised two existing entries in the Group-I Services list.
- The existing Sl.No.6 District Panchayat Officer (A.P. Panchayat Services) shall be substituted as Sl.No.6 Divisional Development Officer (A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service).
- The existing Sl.No.8 Divisional Fire Officer (A.P. Fire Services) shall be substituted as Sl.No.8 District Fire Officer (A.P. Fire Services).
These changes are part of the amendment issued by the General Administration (Services-A) Department.
Three new posts added to AP Group 1 Services
One of the major highlights of the order is the insertion of three posts after the existing Sl.No.19 in the Group-I Services list.
| New Sl.No. | Post | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Assistant Director/Project Officer | A.P. Adult Education Services |
| 21 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Communications) | A.P. Police Service |
| 22 | District Educational Officer | A.P. Education Service |
The three posts inserted into the list are specifically identified in the Government Order as Assistant Director/Project Officer (A.P. Adult Education Services), Deputy Superintendent of Police (Communications) (A.P. Police Service), and District Educational Officer (A.P. Education Service). 1
AP Group 1 Services revised list – Summary
| Change | Details |
|---|---|
| Omitted | Mandal Parishad Development Officer |
| Substituted | District Panchayat Officer → Divisional Development Officer |
| Substituted | Divisional Fire Officer → District Fire Officer |
| Added | Assistant Director/Project Officer |
| Added | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Communications) |
| Added | District Educational Officer |
What does this mean for APPSC Group 1 aspirants?
This Government Order is important for candidates preparing for APPSC Group-I recruitment because it revises the list of posts classified under Group-I Services for direct recruitment.
However, the Government Order itself does not provide a Group-I recruitment notification, vacancy count, eligibility criteria, age limit, syllabus, examination dates or application schedule. Candidates should therefore not treat this amendment as a recruitment notification.
The order establishes the revised classification of posts under Group-I Services. Recruitment-related details, whenever notified, would need to be checked in the relevant APPSC notification.
Why is G.O.Ms.No.184 important?
The amendment provides an updated structure of posts classified under Group-I Services. In particular, the inclusion of the District Educational Officer and other newly inserted posts makes the order significant for government job aspirants following future APPSC Group-I recruitment developments.
The order also clarifies changes to certain existing posts, including the substitution of the Divisional Development Officer and District Fire Officer entries.
Official Government Order details
- Government: Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Department: General Administration (Services-A) Department
- G.O.Ms.No.: 184
- Date: 11-09-2026
- Subject: Public Services – Direct Recruitment – Group-I Services – Reclassification of categories of posts under Group-I and Group-II Services – Inclusion and exclusion of certain posts in Group-I Services – Amendment Orders
Important note for candidates
Job aspirants should carefully distinguish between a Government Order amending the service/post classification and an APPSC recruitment notification. G.O.Ms.No.184 is an amendment order concerning the Group-I Services list; it does not by itself announce applications or vacancies.
For any future Group-I recruitment, candidates should verify the official APPSC notification for the exact post-wise vacancies, qualifications, age limits, selection procedure, syllabus and application dates.
Conclusion
Andhra Pradesh Government's G.O.Ms.No.184 dated 11 September 2026 brings significant changes to the Group-I Services post list. The order removes the Mandal Parishad Development Officer entry, substitutes two existing posts and adds three posts — including District Educational Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Communications).
For APPSC Group-I aspirants, this is an important service-rule update to keep in mind while following upcoming recruitment notifications.
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