APPSC Draughtsman Grade-II photo, signature and age rules
No official size publishedAge 18 to 44 years
Quick answer
The APPSC Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) notification (No. 15/2026, 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 20 posts in the Forest Department, you need an ITI trade certificate in Draughtsman (Civil), the age limit is 18 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 Draughtsman 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. | p22, Annexure-III A.4; p24, C.3 |
| Signature | Your own scanned signature as a JPG. No size is printed. | p22, Annexure-III A.4 |
| 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. | p24, C.3 and C.8 |
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. 15/2026.
- 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 ITI details, local status, zone preferences 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.
Tools for this form
APPSC Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant), Forest Department (Notification No. 15/2026, 20 posts)
16 Oct 2026 to 12 Nov 2026
Source: APPSC web note of 2 Nov 2026: last date for Notification No. 15/2026 extended to 12 Nov 2026, 11:59 pm, no further extension. Checked 3 Nov 2026. See the exam calendar
This cycle
- Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service, Notification No. 15/2026, dated 16 October 2026: 20 zonal posts. Zones II and V have 5 each, Zone IV has 4, Zone VI has 3, Zone III has 2 and Zone I has 1. Pay scale Rs. 34,580-1,07,210. (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, age relaxation and community 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; p8, para 10)
- Fee: Rs. 250 application processing fee plus Rs. 80 examination fee. SC, ST, BC 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 ex-servicemen. (p7-8, para 8)
- Education: an ITI trade certificate in Draughtsman (Civil) or an equivalent examination. If you claim an equivalent qualification, send the government order that makes it equivalent to APPSC within 10 days of the last date. (p2, para 3 and Note)
- Exam pattern (objective): Paper I General Studies and Mental Ability (SSC standard) and Paper II ITI (Civil Draughtsman), 150 questions, 150 minutes and 150 marks each: 300 marks. A wrong answer costs a third of the marks for that question. Papers come in English and Telugu. Shortlisted candidates then take a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test. (p8, paras 9.3 and 9.5; p9, para 11.4; p15, Annexure-II)
- Minimum aggregate to be shortlisted: 40% for OC, sportspersons, ex-servicemen and EWS, 35% for BC, 30% for SC and ST. (p10, para 14.3)
- Seats: 5 of the 20 posts are open and 15 are for local candidates; 95% of each zone's posts go to its local candidates. OC has 14, SC Group I and BC-A 2 each, BC-B and BC-D 1 each; SC Groups II and III, ST, BC-C, BC-E and EWS have none. 7 posts are for women and 1 (Zone VI) for a meritorious sportsperson. There is no PBD reservation. (p13, Annexure-I; p14, Notes A and B; p3, para 4.4; p5, para 6.2(d))
Official links
- APPSC home page (OTPR, apply, hall tickets)
- Notification No. 15/2026, 16 Oct 2026 (PDF, 56 pages)
- APPSC web note of 2 Nov 2026 (last date 12 Nov)
- APPSC recruitment notifications
Source: APPSC Notification No. 15/2026, Direct Recruitment to the post of Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service (dated 16/10/2026). Read for this page on 3 November 2026. How we verify
APPSC Draughtsman Grade-II age limit and eligibility
| Age band | Born not earlier than | Born not later than | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant): 18-44 | — | — | 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.
- ·There is no age relaxation for persons with benchmark disabilities, because the post has no PBD reservation. (p3, para 4.4)
- ·SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates from other states cannot claim reservation or the fee exemption. (p3, para 4.9; 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 |
| — | 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 2; 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 3; 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 4 |
| — | Retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department | 3 Years, with at least 6 months of service | p4, para 5.2, row 5 |
Source: APPSC Notification No. 15/2026, Direct Recruitment to the post of Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) (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 Draughtsman Grade-II upload
- 1Age counts on 1 July 2026, not on the day you apply.
- 2The notice asks for the Draughtsman (Civil) trade. If you claim an equivalent qualification and do not send the government order within 10 days of the last date, APPSC rejects the application.
- 3Paper II follows the ITI civil draughtsman syllabus: drawing practice under IS 962, surveying, levelling, theodolite, total station, GPS, and units, arithmetic and mensuration.
- 4There is no PBD reservation and no age relaxation for disability in this post.
- 5Zone I has a single post, and 95% of each zone's posts go to its local candidates.
- 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 Draughtsman Grade-II 2026?
- Notification 15/2026 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 Draughtsman Grade-II 2026?
- 20 zonal posts in the Forest Department: 5 each in Zones II and V, 4 in Zone IV, 3 in Zone VI, 2 in Zone III and 1 in Zone I.
- What qualification is needed for APPSC Draughtsman Grade-II?
- An ITI trade certificate in Draughtsman (Civil) or an equivalent examination. For an equivalent, send the government order to APPSC within 10 days of the last date.
- What is the age limit for APPSC Draughtsman Grade-II?
- 18 to 44 on 1 July 2026. SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates get 5 more years; ex-servicemen, NCC instructors and regular AP government employees have their own deductions. There is no relaxation for disability.
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. 15/2026, Direct Recruitment to the post of Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service (dated 16/10/2026), read on 3 November 2026. Always check the official notice and the portal before you submit.