APPSC Inspector of Factories Recruitment 2025: Notification, Eligibility, Apply Online

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Notification No.26/2025 dated 24th September 2025 for the recruitment of Inspector of Factories in the A.P. Factories Service. This is a limited recruitment drive to fill one carried forward vacancy.

The post carries a prestigious role in industrial safety and occupational health, with a pay scale of ₹65,360 – ₹1,54,980.

ఆన్‌లైన్ దరఖాస్తులు 8th October 2025 నుండి 28th October 2025 (11:00 PM వరకు) psc.ap.gov.in వెబ్‌సైట్‌లో అందుబాటులో ఉంటాయి.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	No. of Vacancies	Category	Reservation
Inspector of Factories	01 (Carried Forward)	BC-B (Women)	If no eligible woman is available, male candidates may be considered

Important Dates (ముఖ్యమైన తేదీలు)

Event	Date
Notification Release	24th September 2025
Online Application Start	8th October 2025
Last Date to Apply	28th October 2025 (11:00 PM)
Exam Date	To be announced
Hall Ticket Download	Before exam on APPSC website

Eligibility Criteria (అర్హతలు)

Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST / BC / EWS	5 years
Ex-Servicemen & NCC Instructors	3 years + service period
AP State Govt. Employees	Up to 5 years
Retrenched Census Employees	3 years

Educational Qualification (విద్యార్హతలు)

• Must hold a Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Industrial Engineering from a recognized university.
• Must have minimum 2 years of industrial work experience in medium or large-scale manufacturing industries, preferably in Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, or Environment Management.
• Experience certificate must be issued by the Chief Executive of the concerned industry.

Application Process (దరఖాస్తు విధానం)

1. Visit the official website: psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if not already registered.
3. Login with OTPR ID and password.
4. Select Notification No.26/2025 and fill the application form.
5. Upload required documents, photograph, and signature.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit and download the application form for reference.

Application Fee

Fee Type	Amount
Application Processing Fee	₹250
Examination Fee	₹120
Total	₹370

Exempted from Exam Fee (₹120 only): SC, ST, BC, Ex-Servicemen, unemployed youth, and white card families of Andhra Pradesh.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on:

1. Written Examination (Objective Type – OMR Based)
2. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies & Mental Ability	150	150	150 mins
Paper II	Industrial & Occupational Safety, Health & Environment	150	300	150 mins
Total		300	450	—

• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.
• Qualifying Marks:
  • OC / EWS / Ex-Servicemen: 40%
  • BC: 35%
  • SC / ST: 30%

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Test	Duration	Marks	Qualifying Marks
Office Automation & Computer Skills	60 mins	100	OC: 40, BC: 35, SC/ST: 30

Syllabus Overview (సిలబస్)

Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability

• Current Affairs (జాతీయ, రాష్ట్ర, అంతర్జాతీయ)
• General Science & Technology
• Indian History & Freedom Movement
• Geography of India & Andhra Pradesh
• Indian Polity & Governance
• Economy & Planning
• Environmental Protection & Sustainable Development
• Disaster Management
• Logical Reasoning & Data Analysis

Paper II: Industrial & Occupational Safety

• Industrial Safety & Legal Framework
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis
• Process & System Safety
• Engineering Design for Safety
• Reliability & Maintenance
• Ergonomics & Human Factors
• Safety Management Systems
• Occupational Health & Labour Welfare
• Waste & Effluent Management

Exam Centre

• పరీక్ష విజయవాడ (Vijayawada) లో మాత్రమే జరుగుతుంది.

Salary and Benefits

• Pay Scale: ₹65,360 – ₹1,54,980
• Additional allowances as per Andhra Pradesh government norms.
• Job security, pension benefits, and career growth opportunities in the Factories Service Department.

How to Prepare

• Focus on engineering fundamentals and industrial safety concepts.
• AP Current Affairs పై ఎక్కువ దృష్టి పెట్టాలి.
• Previous papers practice చేయాలి.
• Computer skills improve చేసుకోవాలి.

Key Highlights

• Recruiting Body: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
• Post Name: Inspector of Factories
• Vacancy: 01 (BC-B Women, carried forward)
• Application Dates: 8th to 28th October 2025
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR) + CPT
• Official Website: psc.ap.gov.in

Conclusion

APPSC Inspector of Factories Recruitment 2025 అనేది engineering graduates కి ఒక గొప్ప అవకాశం. ఒక్క పోస్టు మాత్రమే ఉండటంతో పోటీ కఠినంగా ఉంటుంది. కాబట్టి అభ్యర్థులు systematic preparation చేయాలి.
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Important Links – APPSC Inspector of Factories Recruitment 2025

Purpose	Link
Official APPSC Website	https://psc.ap.gov.in
Detailed Notification (No.26/2025)	Click Here
One Time Profile Registration (OTPR)	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
Hall Ticket Download	Click Here
Results / Merit List Updates	Click Here
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