APPSC District Probation Officer Grade-II photo, signature and age rules
No official size publishedAge 25 to 44 years
Quick answer
The APPSC District Probation Officer Grade-II notification (No. 12/2026, dated 16 October 2026) gives no pixel or KB size for the photo or signature. You upload your own scanned photo and signature as JPG files, and the photo should be a recent colour passport photo. There are 15 posts, you need a degree in social work or psychology (or a matching M.A.), the age limit is 25 to 44 on 1 July 2026, and the last date on psc.ap.gov.in is 12 November 2026, 11:59 pm.
What the APPSC District Probation Officer Grade-II form asks you to upload
| Item | Rule in the notice | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Your own scanned photo as a JPG; the instructions ask for a recent colour passport photo. No pixel, KB or background rule is printed, so go by the upload screen. | p20, Annexure-III A.4; p22, C.3 |
| Signature | Your own scanned signature as a JPG. No size is printed. | p20, Annexure-III A.4 |
| Disability certificate (scribe) | If you need a scribe, upload the certificate that shows your percentage of disability. | p22, C.8(b) |
| Same photo later | APPSC may ask for the uploaded photo again at verification. If the hall ticket has no photo or a very small one, paste a passport photo, get it attested by a Gazetted Officer and carry a spare for each paper. | p22, C.3 and C.9 |
What to do, step by step
- 1First APPSC form? Register through OTPR on psc.ap.gov.in. Your fee and age relaxation details come from OTPR and lock once you pay, so fix them first.
- 2Log in with your OTPR ID, open Online Application Submission and click Fill Application against Notification No. 12/2026.
- 3When the form reaches the photo and signature, check the screen for a size or file-type rule and make matching JPG files with the custom mode of our resizer.
- 4Enter your qualification, local status and three exam centres, then click Save & Submit. Only Save & Submit opens the payment link.
- 5After paying, download the filled application PDF and note the payment reference ID. Corrections after 12 November cost Rs. 100 each.
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APPSC District Probation Officer Grade-II (Notification No. 12/2026, 15 posts)
16 Oct 2026 to 12 Nov 2026
Source: APPSC web note of 2 Nov 2026: last date for Notification No. 12/2026 extended to 12 Nov 2026, 11:59 pm, no further extension. Checked 3 Nov 2026. See the exam calendar
This cycle
- District Probation Officer Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer in the A.P. Juvenile Welfare and Correctional Sub Service, Notification No. 12/2026, dated 16 October 2026: 15 posts, 9 in Contiguous Zone-I (Zones I to III) and 6 in Contiguous Zone-II (Zones IV to VI). Pay scale Rs. 44,570-1,27,480. (p1, para 1.2; p13, Annexure-I)
- Online applications: 16 October to 12 November 2026, up to 11:59 pm, on psc.ap.gov.in. The notice gave 5 November; an APPSC web note of 2 November moved it to 12 November and says there will be no further extension. (p1, para 1.1; web note 02.11.2026)
- Corrections: open for 7 days after the last date, at Rs. 100 for each correction. Name, fee and age relaxation fields stay locked. (p7, Step V)
- Exam: a computer-based test (CBRT) at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupathi or Ananthapuramu; you give three centre preferences. APPSC will announce the date later. (p1, para 1.5; p9, para 10)
- Fee: Rs. 250 application processing fee plus Rs. 80 examination fee. SC, ST, BC, PBD and ex-servicemen candidates, Andhra Pradesh white card families and unemployed youth (with a declaration) skip the Rs. 80 but still pay the Rs. 250. Candidates from other states pay both, except PBD and ex-servicemen candidates. (p8, para 8)
- Education: a bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology, or any degree with an M.A. in Social Work or Psychology, or an M.A. specialising in Criminology or Correctional Administration. (p2, para 3)
- Exam pattern (degree standard, objective): Paper I General Studies and Mental Ability, and Paper II in either Social Work and Criminology or Psychology, picked to match your qualification. 150 questions, 150 minutes and 150 marks each: 300 marks. A wrong answer costs a third of the marks for that question. Shortlisted candidates then take a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test. (p8, paras 9.3-9.4; p9, para 9.6; p14, Annexure-II)
- Minimum aggregate to be shortlisted: 40% for OC, sportspersons, ex-servicemen and EWS, 35% for BC, 30% for SC, ST and PBD. (p11, para 14.3)
- Seats: 2 of the 15 posts are open and 13 are for local candidates of the contiguous zone. OC has 9, BC-A 2, SC Group I 2, SC Group II 1 and ST 1; BC-B to BC-E, SC Group III and EWS have none. 2 OC posts, one in each contiguous zone, are for women. 95% of the posts go to local candidates. (p13, Annexure-I and Note A; p5, para 6.2(d))
Official links
- APPSC home page (OTPR, apply, hall tickets)
- Notification No. 12/2026, 16 Oct 2026 (PDF, 32 pages)
- APPSC web note of 2 Nov 2026 (last date 12 Nov)
- APPSC recruitment notifications
Source: APPSC Notification No. 12/2026, Direct Recruitment to the post of District Probation Officer, Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer in A.P. Juvenile Welfare and Correctional Sub Services (dated 16/10/2026). Read for this page on 3 November 2026. How we verify
APPSC District Probation Officer Grade-II age limit and eligibility
25 to 44 years
Age counted on 1 July 2026
Check your age for APPSC District Probation Officer Grade-II | Age band | Born not earlier than | Born not later than | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Probation Officer Grade-II: 25-44 | — | — | p1, para 1.2 table; p4, para 5.1 |
— The notice gives ages but no birth dates, and it doesn't say whether someone a few months past the upper age still qualifies. So we leave these dates blank. If your birthday is within a year of the upper limit, ask the board before you pay the fee.
- ·The minimum age is 25, not 18. (p1, para 1.2 table; p4, para 5.1)
- ·SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates from other states cannot claim reservation or the fee exemption. (p4, para 4.12; p8, para 8.2(iv))
- ·Your details for fee and age relaxation come from your OTPR and lock once you pay; the correction window does not reopen them. (p7, Payment process and Step V)
Age relaxation
| Code | Category | Relaxation beyond the upper limit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | SC, ST, BC and EWS | 5 Years | p4, para 5.2, row 1 |
| — | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) | 10 years | p4, para 5.2, row 2 |
| — | Ex-servicemen | Deduct 3 years plus your length of service in the armed forces from your age; the result must still be within 44. Not for those dismissed or discharged for misconduct or inefficiency. | p4, para 5.2, row 3; p4, Explanation |
| — | NCC instructors | Deduct 3 years plus your service as an NCC instructor; the result must still be within 44. | p4, para 5.2, row 4; p4, Explanation |
| — | Regular AP State Government employees | Deduct your regular State Government service, up to 5 years. Employees of corporations, municipalities and similar bodies don't qualify. | p4, para 5.2, row 5 |
| — | Retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department | 3 Years, with at least 6 months of service | p4, para 5.2, row 6 |
Source: APPSC Notification No. 12/2026, Direct Recruitment to the post of District Probation Officer, Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer (dated 16/10/2026) (16 October 2026). Each row gives the page and para. Checked on 21 October 2026.
Tips and tricks for the APPSC District Probation Officer Grade-II upload
- 1Age counts on 1 July 2026. The minimum here is 25, not 18, so a 24-year-old graduate cannot apply this time.
- 2A degree in another subject works only with an M.A. in Social Work or Psychology, or an M.A. specialising in Criminology or Correctional Administration.
- 3Paper II comes in two versions, Social Work and Criminology or Psychology. Read both syllabi in Annexure-II and prepare for the one that fits your degree.
- 4Contiguous Zone-I covers the districts of Zones I to III (Srikakulam to Krishna) and Contiguous Zone-II covers Zones IV to VI (Guntur and Nellore to Kurnool and Sri Sathya Sai). 95% of the posts go to local candidates.
- 5Persons with benchmark disabilities get 10 extra years and skip the Rs. 80 exam fee.
- 6Your BC non-creamy layer or EWS certificate must be dated between 1 April 2026 and 12 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the photo size for APPSC District Probation Officer 2026?
- Notification 12/2026 gives none. It asks for your own scanned recent colour passport photo as a JPG. Use whatever limit the psc.ap.gov.in upload screen shows, and keep a full-size copy.
- How many posts are in APPSC District Probation Officer Grade-II 2026?
- 15: 9 in Contiguous Zone-I and 6 in Contiguous Zone-II. 2 of the OC posts are for women.
- What is the last date for APPSC District Probation Officer 2026?
- 12 November 2026, up to 11:59 pm, after the APPSC extension of 2 November. Corrections open for 7 days after that, at Rs. 100 each.
- What is the age limit for APPSC District Probation Officer?
- 25 to 44 on 1 July 2026. SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates get 5 more years and persons with benchmark disabilities 10; ex-servicemen, NCC instructors and regular AP government employees have their own deductions.
Disclaimer: CorrectForm is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) or any government agency. This page follows APPSC Notification No. 12/2026, Direct Recruitment to the post of District Probation Officer, Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer in A.P. Juvenile Welfare and Correctional Sub Services (dated 16/10/2026), read on 3 November 2026. Always check the official notice and the portal before you submit.