{"id":23206,"date":"2026-10-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T18:30:00","slug":"appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer Recruitment 2026 (78 Posts)"},"content":{"rendered":"<body>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Published By:<\/strong> StudyBizz Career Desk | <strong>Official Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPSC (portal-psc.ap.gov.in)<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">psc.ap.gov.in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has officially announced the <strong>APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer 2026<\/strong> notification under Advertisement No. 24\/2026 for <strong>78 executive vacancies<\/strong> in the <strong>A.P. Industries Subordinate Service<\/strong>. Posted across District Industries Centres (DICs), Industrial Parks, and Single Desk Policy secretariats in all 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh, Industrial Promotion Officers (IPOs) serve as the administrative frontline for micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) facilitation, industrial incentive disbursement, startup incubation, and factory compliance monitoring. Candidates holding a Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Automobile, Metallurgy, Electronics) or a Degree in Science, Commerce, or Economics can apply online via the official portal <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/a>. Bookmark this comprehensive notification dossier on <strong>StudyBizz.com<\/strong> for real-time exam schedules, specialized industrial development syllabus notes, scoring schemes, and official hall ticket releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"margin: 20px 0;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/websitenew.tgpsc.gov.in\/images\/tspsc_slider1.jpg\" alt=\"APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer 2026 Notification\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:720px;height:auto;border-radius:6px;display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\n  <figcaption><small>APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer 2026 (Advt No. 24\/2026) Official Notification \u2014 StudyBizz Verified<\/small><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:bold;\">\ud83d\udcd1 Quick Navigation:<\/p>\n  <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.8;\">\n    <li><a href=\"#overview\">APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer 2026: Key Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dates\">Important Registration Schedule &amp; Online Dates<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#vacancies\">Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution (78 Posts)<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#eligibility\">Educational Qualification &amp; Branch Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#duties\">Role, Powers &amp; Statutory Responsibilities of an IPO<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#age\">Age Limit Criteria &amp; State Government Relaxations<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#fee\">Application Fee &amp; Payment Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#pattern\">Selection Process &amp; Examination Pattern (CBRT \u2013 300 Marks)<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#syllabus\">Subject-Wise Written Examination Syllabus<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#pay\">Revised Pay Scale, Allowances &amp; Promotion Channels<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#apply\">Step-by-Step Online Application Guide (OTPR &amp; Submission)<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#links\">Official Notification Downloads &amp; High-CTR Action Links<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #34568b;color:#34568b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #34568b;color:#34568b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_APPSC_Industrial_Promotion_Officer_2026_Key_Highlights\" >\ud83d\udccc APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer 2026: Key Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%85_Important_Registration_Schedule_Online_Dates\" >\ud83d\udcc5 Important Registration Schedule &amp; Online Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Zone-Wise_Vacancy_Distribution_78_Posts\" >\ud83d\udcca Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution (78 Posts)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%8E%93_Educational_Qualification_Branch_Eligibility_Criteria\" >\ud83c\udf93 Educational Qualification &amp; Branch Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%8F%A2_Role_Powers_Statutory_Responsibilities_of_an_IPO\" >\ud83c\udfe2 Role, Powers &amp; Statutory Responsibilities of an IPO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%8E%82_Age_Limit_Criteria_State_Government_Relaxations\" >\ud83c\udf82 Age Limit Criteria &amp; State Government Relaxations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%92%B3_Application_Fee_Payment_Guidelines\" >\ud83d\udcb3 Application Fee &amp; Payment Guidelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%9D_Selection_Process_Examination_Pattern_CBRT_%E2%80%93_300_Marks\" >\ud83d\udcdd Selection Process &amp; Examination Pattern (CBRT &#8211; 300 Marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%9A_Subject-Wise_Written_Examination_Syllabus\" >\ud83d\udcda Subject-Wise Written Examination Syllabus<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#Paper-I_General_Studies_Mental_Ability\" >Paper-I: General Studies &amp; Mental Ability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#Paper-II_Industrial_Development_Engineering_Industrial_Management\" >Paper-II: Industrial Development, Engineering &amp; Industrial Management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%92%B0_Revised_Pay_Scale_Allowances_Promotion_Channels\" >\ud83d\udcb0 Revised Pay Scale, Allowances &amp; Promotion Channels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%92%BB_Step-by-Step_Online_Application_Guide_OTPR_Submission\" >\ud83d\udcbb Step-by-Step Online Application Guide (OTPR &amp; Submission)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%94%97_Official_Notification_Downloads_High-CTR_Action_Links\" >\ud83d\udd17 Official Notification Downloads &amp; High-CTR Action Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%E2%9D%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_APPSC_Industrial_Promotion_Officer_2026_Key_Highlights\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer 2026: Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer 2026<\/strong> recruitment marks a vital administrative reinforcement for the Directorate of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh. With Andhra Pradesh aggressively driving industrial corridors along the Visakhapatnam-Chennai (VCIC) and Chennai-Bengaluru (CBIC) expressways, IPOs play a pivotal role in guiding prospective entrepreneurs through statutory approvals, credit linkages, and export promotion programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;\">\n<tbody>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f1f5f9;\"><td style=\"width:35%;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Recruiting Body<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Department<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Industries &amp; Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f1f5f9;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Notification Number<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Notification No. 24\/2026 (Dated: 16\/10\/2026)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Post Designation<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Industrial Promotion Officer (IPO)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f1f5f9;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Service Cadre<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">A.P. Industries Subordinate Service (Executive)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>78 Posts<\/strong> (Statewide Multi-Zonal Distribution)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f1f5f9;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Pay Scale<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">\u20b937,640 \u2013 \u20b91,15,500 (RPS Pay Matrix)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Selection Mode<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT \u2013 300 Marks) + Document Verification<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f1f5f9;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Career Alerts Desk<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StudyBizz Engineering &amp; Executive Hub<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%85_Important_Registration_Schedule_Online_Dates\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc5 Important Registration Schedule &amp; Online Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates must track the official application timeline published under <strong>APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>Detailed Notification Publication Date:<\/strong> 16th October 2026<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Commencement of Online Applications:<\/strong> 22nd October 2026<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Last Date for Online Application Submission:<\/strong> <strong>12th November 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)<\/strong><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Last Date for Online Fee Payment:<\/strong> 12th November 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Online Application Edit Window:<\/strong> 15th November to 17th November 2026<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Hall Ticket \/ Admit Card Release:<\/strong> 7 days prior to examination<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) Schedule:<\/strong> January \/ February 2027<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Initial Answer Key &amp; Objections:<\/strong> Within 3 days of examination conclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vacancies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Zone-Wise_Vacancy_Distribution_78_Posts\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution (78 Posts)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 78 posts of Industrial Promotion Officer are allocated across multi-zones under the Andhra Pradesh Presidential Order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;\">\n<thead>\n  <tr style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#ffffff;\">\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Jurisdiction \/ Multi-Zone<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Covered Districts<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Vacancies<\/th>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Multi-Zone I<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;font-weight:bold;\">41<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Multi-Zone II<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, SPS Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa, Sri Sathya Sai, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Nandyal<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;font-weight:bold;\">37<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#e2e8f0;font-weight:bold;\"><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Total Vacancies<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Statewide Executive Cadre<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;color:#0369a1;\">78 Posts<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%93_Educational_Qualification_Branch_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf93 Educational Qualification &amp; Branch Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the statutory recruitment rules of the Andhra Pradesh Industries Subordinate Service, applicants for <strong>APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer 2026<\/strong> must possess any one of the following recognized educational qualifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>Engineering Degree:<\/strong> Must possess a <strong>Degree in any branch of Engineering<\/strong> (except Information Technology and Computer Science) of a University in India incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or an institution recognized by UGC \/ AICTE (e.g., Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Metallurgy, Automobile, Electronics, Production).<br>\n  <em>OR<\/em><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Engineering Diploma:<\/strong> Must possess a <strong>Diploma in any branch of Engineering<\/strong> (except IT and CS) awarded by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh or its equivalent recognized qualification.<br>\n  <em>OR<\/em><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Post-Graduate \/ Bachelor\u2019s in Science or Commerce:<\/strong> Must possess a Post Graduate Degree or Bachelor\u2019s Degree with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Business Administration from a recognized University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"duties\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%A2_Role_Powers_Statutory_Responsibilities_of_an_IPO\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfe2 Role, Powers &amp; Statutory Responsibilities of an IPO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Appointed Industrial Promotion Officers shoulder diverse executive responsibilities at the district and mandal levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>MSME Registration &amp; Facilitation:<\/strong> Guiding small-scale enterprises through Udyam Registration, project feasibility assessments, and single-desk clearance portals.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Incentive Verification:<\/strong> On-site physical verification of newly established industrial machinery, power connections, and capital investments for state industrial subsidy disbursements.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Cluster Development:<\/strong> Assisting the General Manager, District Industries Centre (GM-DIC) in formulating regional industrial clusters (textiles, ceramics, food processing, mineral processing).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Credit Linkages:<\/strong> Liaising with lead district banks and the State Financial Corporation (APSFC) to facilitate term loans and working capital credit for budding entrepreneurs under PMEGP and state self-employment schemes.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Industrial Land Allocation:<\/strong> Coordinating with APIIC (Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation) for land allotment inspections in industrial estates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"age\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%82_Age_Limit_Criteria_State_Government_Relaxations\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf82 Age Limit Criteria &amp; State Government Relaxations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Age requirements are calculated in accordance with general state employment rules as of <strong>01st July 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>Minimum Age Limit:<\/strong> 18 Years (Born on or before 01\/07\/2008)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Maximum Age Limit (OC \/ General):<\/strong> 44 Years (Born between 02\/07\/1982 and 01\/07\/2008)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>BC \/ SC \/ ST \/ EWS Candidates:<\/strong> Upper age relaxation of <strong>5 Years<\/strong> (Eligible up to <strong>49 Years<\/strong>)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Physically Handicapped (PwD) Candidates:<\/strong> Upper age relaxation of <strong>10 Years<\/strong> (Eligible up to <strong>54 Years<\/strong>)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Ex-Servicemen &amp; NCC Instructors:<\/strong> 3 Years in addition to length of military service rendered<\/li>\n  <li><strong>AP State Government Employees:<\/strong> Up to 5 Years based on the length of regular state service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%B3_Application_Fee_Payment_Guidelines\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcb3 Application Fee &amp; Payment Guidelines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates must remit the statutory fees online through the integrated APPSC payment gateway:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>Application Processing Fee:<\/strong> \u20b9250\/- (Payable by all candidates).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Examination Fee:<\/strong> \u20b980\/- (Exempted for SC, ST, BC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Payment Channels:<\/strong> Online payment via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI on <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pattern\">\ud83d\udcdd Selection Process &amp; Examination Pattern (CBRT \u2013 300 Marks)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selection under <strong>APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer 2026<\/strong> is governed strictly by merit scored in the Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) comprising two objective papers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;\">\n<thead>\n  <tr style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#ffffff;\">\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Paper<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Subject &amp; Standard<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Questions<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Marks<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Duration<\/th>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Paper-I<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">General Studies &amp; Mental Ability (Degree Standard)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150 MCQs<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Paper-II<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Industrial Development, MSME Policies, General Engineering &amp; Management<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150 MCQs<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#e2e8f0;font-weight:bold;\"><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\">Total Comprehensive Written Examination<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">300 MCQs<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">300 Marks<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">5 Hours<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Negative Marking Penalty:<\/strong> In accordance with commission regulations, each incorrect answer attracts a deduction of <strong>1\/3rd (0.33 mark)<\/strong> from the total marks obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9A_Subject-Wise_Written_Examination_Syllabus\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcda Subject-Wise Written Examination Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Paper-II technical curriculum combines engineering fundamentals, industrial policy frameworks, and financial project management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paper-I_General_Studies_Mental_Ability\"><\/span>Paper-I: General Studies &amp; Mental Ability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li>Current affairs of national and international importance with focus on Andhra Pradesh socio-economic landscape.<\/li>\n  <li>General Science and contemporary technological applications in industrial sectors.<\/li>\n  <li>History of India with special emphasis on Andhra Pradesh economic history.<\/li>\n  <li>Indian Geography \u2013 Physical, social, and economic geography of India and Andhra Pradesh.<\/li>\n  <li>Indian Polity and Governance \u2013 Constitutional mechanisms, industrial regulatory authorities, and public administration.<\/li>\n  <li>Economic development of Andhra Pradesh post-bifurcation, budget priorities, and ease of doing business rankings.<\/li>\n  <li>Disaster management, industrial safety protocols, environmental protection, and pollution control.<\/li>\n  <li>Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and basic quantitative data interpretation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paper-II_Industrial_Development_Engineering_Industrial_Management\"><\/span>Paper-II: Industrial Development, Engineering &amp; Industrial Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>Industrial Policies &amp; Statutory Frameworks:<\/strong> Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMED Act); Industrial Policies of the Government of Andhra Pradesh; Industrial Single Desk Clearance Act; State industrial incentives, capital subsidies, power rebates, and stamp duty concessions.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Project Management &amp; Feasibility Appraisal:<\/strong> Identification of industrial projects; Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR); Financial appraisal techniques (Break-even analysis, Payback period, Internal Rate of Return \u2013 IRR, Net Present Value \u2013 NPV); Working capital management; Functions of financial institutions (APSFC, SIDBI, NABARD, Commercial Banks).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Factory Layout &amp; Production Management:<\/strong> Plant location factors; Types of plant layouts (Process, Product, Cellular, Fixed Position); Principles of material handling; Production planning and control (PPC); Inventory control models (EOQ, ABC analysis, JIT, Lean manufacturing).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Quality Management &amp; Industrial Safety:<\/strong> Statistical Quality Control (SQC); Total Quality Management (TQM); ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards; Six Sigma basics; Factories Act, 1948 provisions relating to health, safety, welfare, working hours, and industrial effluent treatment; Occupational safety hazards and prevention.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>General Engineering Fundamentals:<\/strong> Basic properties of engineering materials (ferrous, non-ferrous, polymers, ceramics); Basic thermodynamics and energy conservation; Fundamentals of electrical machines, transformers, and industrial power distribution; Basic surveying and industrial civil construction norms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%B0_Revised_Pay_Scale_Allowances_Promotion_Channels\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcb0 Revised Pay Scale, Allowances &amp; Promotion Channels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industrial Promotion Officers receive remuneration under the Revised Pay Scales (RPS) of the Government of Andhra Pradesh with state allowances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;\">\n<thead>\n  <tr style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#ffffff;\">\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Pay Component<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Entitlement Details<\/th>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Pay Scale Band<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">\u20b937,640 \u2013 \u20b91,15,500 (RPS Pay Matrix)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Initial Basic Pay<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">\u20b937,640 \/ month<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Dearness Allowance (DA)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">As sanctioned by AP State Govt<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">House Rent Allowance (HRA)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">16% to 24% depending on district posting tier<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Travelling Allowance<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Field inspection and conveyance reimbursements<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#e2e8f0;font-weight:bold;\"><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Estimated Initial Gross Salary<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;color:#0369a1;\">\u20b952,000 \u2013 \u20b958,000 \/ month<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Promotion Ladder:<\/strong> Industrial Promotion Officer (IPO) \u2794 Assistant Director of Industries (ADI) \u2794 Deputy Director of Industries (DDI) \u2794 Joint Director of Industries \/ General Manager (GM-DIC) \u2794 Additional Director of Industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apply\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%BB_Step-by-Step_Online_Application_Guide_OTPR_Submission\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcbb Step-by-Step Online Application Guide (OTPR &amp; Submission)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these instructions to submit your application on <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/a> before the deadline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>Step 1: One Time Profile Registration (OTPR):<\/strong> Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/a>. If registering for the first time, click \u201cOTPR\u201d and enter personal, educational, and demographic credentials. Existing registered users can log in directly using their APPSC OTPR User ID and password.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Step 2: Select Notification:<\/strong> Under \u201cOnline Application Submission\u201d, select <em>Notification No. 24\/2026 for Industrial Promotion Officers in A.P. Industries Subordinate Service<\/em>.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Step 3: Branch &amp; Qualification Verification:<\/strong> Enter your Engineering Degree \/ Diploma or Degree in Science \/ Commerce marks, institution details, and year of passing.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Step 4: Upload Photo &amp; Signature:<\/strong> Upload your passport photograph and signature strictly as per APPSC specifications (Photo: &lt;50 KB, Signature: &lt;30 KB in JPG\/JPEG format).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Step 5: Fee Payment:<\/strong> Pay the statutory fee online using Net Banking, UPI, or Debit Card. Record the payment reference ID.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Step 6: Final Submit &amp; Print:<\/strong> Review all entered data thoroughly and click \u201cFinal Submit\u201d. Download and print the generated PDF application form for future verification records.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"links\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%97_Official_Notification_Downloads_High-CTR_Action_Links\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd17 Official Notification Downloads &amp; High-CTR Action Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct portal access and notification download links are provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:25px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background:#0284c7;color:#ffffff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;display:inline-block;\">\ud83d\ude80 Apply Online (portal-psc.ap.gov.in)<\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background:#2563eb;color:#ffffff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;display:inline-block;\">\ud83d\udcc4 Download Official Notification PDF<\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background:#d97706;color:#ffffff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;display:inline-block;\">\ud83d\udcda StudyBizz Engineering &amp; Executive Exam Hub<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin:25px 0;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;\">\n  <div style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;padding:8px 14px;font-weight:bold;\">\ud83d\udcc4 Official Notification Viewer \u2014 APPSC IPO 24\/2026<\/div>\n  <iframe src=\"https:\/\/psc.ap.gov.in\" style=\"width:100%;height:450px;border:none;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q1: What is the total number of vacancies announced under APPSC Industrial Promotion Officer 2026?<\/strong><br>\nA: A total of <strong>78 executive vacancies<\/strong> have been announced under Notification No. 24\/2026 across Multi-Zone I and Multi-Zone II in Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q2: Can Diploma holders in Engineering apply for APPSC IPO?<\/strong><br>\nA: Yes, candidates possessing a 3-year Diploma in any branch of Engineering (except IT and CS) awarded by SBTET Andhra Pradesh or its equivalent are fully eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q3: Are Science and Commerce graduates eligible for Industrial Promotion Officer posts?<\/strong><br>\nA: Yes, candidates holding a Bachelor\u2019s Degree with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Business Administration are also eligible as per statutory rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q4: What is the age limit for general category candidates?<\/strong><br>\nA: The age limit is 18 to 44 years as of 01\/07\/2026, with an upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC\/ST\/BC\/EWS candidates (up to 49 years) and 10 years for PwD candidates (up to 54 years).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q5: What is the salary of an Industrial Promotion Officer in Andhra Pradesh?<\/strong><br>\nA: The post carries a Revised Pay Scale of \u20b937,640 \u2013 \u20b91,15,500, yielding an initial gross monthly remuneration between \u20b952,000 and \u20b958,000 including DA and HRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Stay tuned to <a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StudyBizz.com<\/a> for real-time APPSC IPO exam dates, paper-wise model question papers, hall ticket releases, and cutoff marks analysis.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published By: StudyBizz Career Desk | Official Source: APPSC (portal-psc.ap.gov.in) \/ psc.ap.gov.in The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has officially announced the APPSC [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23215,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1268,1292],"tags":[1314,1312,1313,1274,1315,1272,1273,1276],"class_list":["post-23206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-andhra-pradesh-government-jobs","category-latest-notifications","tag-ap-industries-department-jobs","tag-appsc-industrial-promotion-officer-recruitment-2026","tag-appsc-notification-24-2026","tag-appsc-syllabus-2026","tag-diploma-jobs-andhra-pradesh","tag-engineering-govt-jobs-ap","tag-psc-ap-gov-in-apply-online","tag-studybizz-appsc"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23206","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23206"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23206\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}