APPSC Executive Officer Grade-III Notification 2026: 104 Temple EO Posts — A.P. Endowments Department | Apply by 5 Nov

Quick answer: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited online applications for 104 Executive Officer Grade-III posts in the A.P. Endowments Subordinate Service, that is, the officers who run Hindu temples under the Endowments Department (Notification No. 23/2026, dated 16 October 2026). Any Bachelor's degree is enough, but candidates must profess the Hindu religion. Pay scale is Rs 25,220 to Rs 80,910. Apply on psc.ap.gov.in before 11:59 PM on 5 November 2026. Selection is through an online written test (CBRT) and then a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test.

Applications close in just a few days, so if you or someone in your family is eligible, start now. The facts below are taken from the Commission's official detailed notification, which you can read on psc.ap.gov.in.

Key dates

• Last date: 5 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)

A note on the notification date

Some forwarded messages say this recruitment was announced in mid-September. The official detailed notification is dated 16 October 2026, and that is the date from which online applications opened. Please rely on the notification itself rather than on forwards.

Posts, pay and vacancies

• Post: Executive Officer Grade-III, A.P. Endowments Subordinate Service (general recruitment, district cadre)
• Total vacancies: 104
• Scale of pay: Rs 25,220 to Rs 80,910
• Selection: Written examination in online CBRT mode, subject to qualifying the Computer Proficiency Test

The post is organised as a district cadre, and the notification gives a district-wise break-up for 21 districts. The larger numbers are Palnadu 12, West Godavari 10, NTR district 9, and 7 each in Bapatla, Prakasam, Y.S.R. Kadapa and Ananthapuramu. Other districts have between 1 and 6 posts. Local candidates of each district get the benefit of local reservation under the Presidential Order, so check the district list and the local-status rules in the notification before choosing your district preferences.

Reservation and category-wise eligibility details are in the official notification (Para 4 and Annexure I); read them carefully before you apply.

Eligibility

• Religion: The candidate must profess the Hindu religion. This is required by section 29(3) of the A.P. Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987, and the notification states that candidates of other religions are not eligible.
• Education: A Bachelor's degree from a university in India established under a Central, State or Provincial Act, or from an institution recognised by the UGC, or an equivalent qualification. Any subject is accepted. The qualification must be held on the date of the detailed notification.
• Age: 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026. Relaxations apply to some groups, such as persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and regular A.P. Government employees; see Para 5 of the notification.
• Citizenship and fitness: Citizen of India, of sound health, with character and antecedents suitable for the service.

Application fee

Candidates pay Rs 250 as application processing fee and Rs 80 as examination fee, online through net banking, credit card or debit card. Certain categories are exempt from the Rs 80 examination fee, and applicants from other states are not entitled to those exemptions; Para 8 of the notification lists who is covered. The fee is not refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.

Exam pattern

The written papers are objective, degree standard, and total 300 marks. Each wrong answer is penalised by one-third of the marks for that question. If the test is held in several sessions, the Commission may normalise scores. There is no waiting list: recruitment is only for the vacancies notified. The Commission also offers a general mock test on psc.ap.gov.in so you can practise the computer-based format.

Paper II syllabus: Hindu Philosophy and Temple System

This is the paper that sets temple Executive Officer recruitment apart. The notification lists these topics:

• Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavata: main characters, the kandas, parvas and skandhas, dynasties and places mentioned.
• Hindu Puranas and the places mentioned in them.
• Temple Agamas: Vaishnava (Vaikhanasa, Pancharatra and others), Shaiva (Smarta, Adi Shaiva, Veera Shaiva and others) and Shakta traditions.
• Hindu festivals celebrated in different parts of India, and classical fine arts of Indian origin.
• Vedic culture: yajnas, the Vedas, Upavedas and Upanishads, and the dharmas of the stages of life.
• Philosophies and traditions with their teachers: Alvars, Nayanars, Adi Shankaracharya (Advaita), Ramanujacharya (Vishishtadvaita), Madhvacharya and Basava.
• Family structure in Hindu society, adoption and succession.
• Temple administration law: sources of income of temples and charitable institutions, allocation of endowment funds (section 57 of the Endowments Act, 30 of 1987), duties of Executive Officers (section 29), and basic knowledge of land records and endowment lands (the ROR Act and sections 75 to 86 of the Endowments Act).

Paper I covers current events, general science, Indian and Andhra Pradesh history and geography, polity and governance, the Indian economy, sustainable development, disaster management, logical reasoning and data analysis. The full syllabus is in Annexure II of the notification.

How to apply

1. Go to the Commission's website, psc.ap.gov.in, and log in with your One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) ID. First-time applicants must complete OTPR first; OTPR alone is not an application.
2. Open the Executive Officer Grade-III notification (23/2026) and fill in the application. Details are pre-filled from your OTPR profile, so check every one.
3. Select your district preferences carefully and make sure you hold the certificates the notification asks for.
4. Click Save and Submit, then pay the Rs 250 processing fee (and the Rs 80 examination fee if you are not exempt) online.
5. The application is complete only after successful payment. Download the filled application PDF and keep the payment reference.

Preparation tips

• Split your time between the two papers. Paper II is a specialised syllabus, so start it early, but do not neglect Paper I because both carry 150 marks.
• For the epics and Puranas, prepare structured lists: kandas, parvas, skandhas, dynasties and places. The notification asks for basic knowledge of these.
• Read the sections of the Endowments Act named in the syllabus (29, 57 and 75 to 86) from the Act itself or a reliable bare-text edition.
• Practise with negative marking in mind: with one-third deducted for each wrong answer, avoid random guesses.
• Use the official mock test on psc.ap.gov.in, and brush up office software skills for the qualifying Computer Proficiency Test.

Free coaching and guidance in Mangalagiri

Mekala Mohana Rao, a member of the trust board of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, Mangalagiri, shared this recruitment news with HinduTone. He states that Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Educational Society in Mangalagiri is giving free coaching and free guidance to candidates preparing for the Hindu Philosophy and temple administration syllabus and for the CBRT exam. No phone number or address was provided with the message, so interested candidates should enquire locally in Mangalagiri. HinduTone has not verified the coaching arrangements.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for the APPSC Executive Officer Grade-III posts?

The online application window runs from 16 October 2026 to 5 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM, on the Commission's website psc.ap.gov.in. Applications sent in any other way are not accepted, so do not wait for the last evening: payment gateways and websites are slowest on closing day.

Who can apply for these temple Executive Officer posts?

A citizen of India with a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university, aged 18 to 44 on 1 July 2026 (relaxations are listed in the notification), who professes the Hindu religion. The Hindu-religion condition comes from section 29(3) of the A.P. Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987. Reservation and category-wise rules are in the official notification.

What is the exam pattern?

A computer-based recruitment test (CBRT) with two objective papers, each of 150 questions, 150 minutes and 150 marks: Paper I General Studies and Mental Ability, and Paper II Hindu Philosophy and Temple System. Each wrong answer costs one-third of the marks for that question. Shortlisted candidates must then qualify a Computer Proficiency Test of 60 minutes and 100 marks.

What is the application fee?

The notification asks for Rs 250 as application processing fee and Rs 80 as examination fee, paid online by net banking, credit card or debit card. Some categories of candidates are exempt from the Rs 80 examination fee; the exemptions are listed in Para 8 of the notification. Fees are not refunded.

When will the exam be held?

The notification says only that the date of the examination will be intimated later. Hall tickets will be hosted on psc.ap.gov.in. Check the Commission's website regularly, because its website information is final.

Is there free coaching for the Hindu Philosophy and Temple System paper?

Mekala Mohana Rao, who shared this information with HinduTone, says Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Educational Society in Mangalagiri is giving free coaching and free guidance to candidates preparing for the Hindu Philosophy and temple administration syllabus and the CBRT exam. HinduTone has not independently verified the arrangements and no contact details were given, so please enquire locally in Mangalagiri.

Editor's note

Contributed by Mekala Mohana Rao (MA Political Science, MA Public Administration, MPhil), trust board member, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, Mangalagiri. HinduTone checked the facts on this page against the official APPSC detailed notification No. 23/2026 dated 16 October 2026 and left out details we could not confirm. Notifications can be amended, so always confirm dates, eligibility and fees on psc.ap.gov.in before applying. HinduTone is not connected with APPSC and does not handle applications.

Last updated: 1 November 2026

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