The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued a web note dated 20 August 2026 for the Departmental Tests, May-2026 Session under Notification No. 03/2026, announcing the Viva-Voce schedule and admit card instructions for eligible government employees who still need an oral / language component after the written papers.
Viva-Voce date: Soft note: 2 September 2026 · Reporting: 9:30 AM · Venue: Commission’s Office, New HOD’s Building, Vijayawada.
APPSC Departmental Tests Admit Card / Viva-Voce 2026 · Notfn: 03/2026 · Session: May 2026 · Viva: 02-09-2026, 09:30 AM · Portal: psc.ap.gov.in
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| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada |
| Notification | No. 03/2026 |
| Session | Departmental Tests, May-2026 |
| Web note date | 20 August 2026 |
| Document | Web note for Viva-Voce + admit card instructions |
| Viva-Voce date | Soft note: 2 September 2026 |
| Reporting time | Soft note: 9:30 AM |
| Venue | Commission’s Office, New HOD’s Building, 2nd Floor, Opp. Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, Vijayawada |
| Admit card | Soft note: dispatched to candidates; proforma downloadable from psc.ap.gov.in if not received |
| Official site | psc.ap.gov.in |
Release Details — Web Note vs Written Hall Ticket
Soft note: this update is not a fresh online application cycle and not the July written-exam hall ticket. It explains how candidates called for Viva-Voce under Notfn 03/2026 should report on 2 September 2026. Soft note: written papers for the May-2026 session were commonly held 6–11 July 2026 at district centres; those who needed only written papers may already be finished, while language / oral components continue as notified.
Keep the 20 August 2026 web note handy alongside your paper codes. Soft note: if you are unsure whether you are summoned for viva, verify through official APPSC communications — not department WhatsApp forwards.
Departmental tests exist so serving employees can clear service-rule language or paper requirements without treating the event like an open competitive recruitment rally. Soft note: still follow exam-centre discipline — late entry after 9:30 AM reporting can cost you the viva slot even if your posted card arrived late and you correctly downloaded the proforma.
Exam / Viva Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification No. 03/2026 (May-2026 Session) | Soft note: 11 May 2026 (approx.) |
| Online applications (session) | Soft note: 13 May – 2 June 2026 (as per notification) |
| Written exams (district centres) | Soft note: 6 – 11 July 2026 (as earlier notified) |
| Departmental results (May-2026) | Soft note: published on APPSC portal (mid-August 2026 window — confirm dashboard) |
| Viva-Voce web note | 20 August 2026 |
| Viva-Voce Test | Soft note: 2 September 2026, 9:30 AM |
Always re-check psc.ap.gov.in / portal-psc.ap.gov.in for corrigenda.
Venue / City Intimation
Commission’s Office
New HOD’s Building, 2nd Floor
Opp: Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Soft note: report by 09:30 AM on 02-09-2026. Plan travel a day early if you are coming from distant districts; morning traffic near the stadium corridor can add delay. Soft note: this viva is venue-fixed at the Commission office — it is not a multi-city CBT allotment.
Carry a simple route plan and emergency contact. Soft note: accompanying persons may be restricted at entry — check staff guidance on the day.
Soft note: government employees should also clear leave with their department in advance — viva reporting does not automatically excuse late office attendance without proper permission. Soft note: keep a soft copy of the web note on your phone for the journey, but present only printed admit card / proforma plus ID at the entry desk.
Admit Card — What to Do
- Check whether APPSC has dispatched your Viva-Voce admit card.
- If not received, open psc.ap.gov.in and download the Admit Card proforma.
- Soft note: fill / print the proforma exactly as the Commission instructs — incomplete forms waste queue time.
- Carry the dispatched card or downloaded proforma to the venue.
- Submit it at the time of the Viva-Voce Test as instructed.
- Soft note: you may also use the portal Download Hall Tickets login where applicable (OTPR / password).
Do not skip the viva because the posted card is late. Soft note: the web note explicitly allows the downloaded proforma route.
Who This Applies To
Eligible candidates under Notification No. 03/2026 (Departmental Tests May-2026 Session) who are required to appear for Viva-Voce / oral components (for example certain language tests where Part-B/C/D or Third Class Language Test is viva-only, as per service rules and the notification). Soft note: paper codes and service rules decide eligibility — departmental HR forwards are secondary to APPSC lists.
Documents to Carry
- Soft note: dispatched admit card or downloaded Admit Card proforma from psc.ap.gov.in
- Original valid photo ID (as accepted by Commission staff)
- Soft note: any service ID / department letter if mentioned on your call letter
- Soft note: spare passport photos only if the proforma or web note asks
Keep photocopies in a separate folder. Soft note: name on ID should match OTPR / departmental records used for the May-2026 session.
Prohibited Items
Soft note: mobiles are often collected or switched off near viva chambers; smartwatches and recording pens are typically banned. Soft note: do not carry coaching notes into the interview room — language viva assesses your own oral competence.
Follow security screening at the HOD building. Soft note: large bags may need to stay outside designated areas.
Exam-Day / Viva Instructions
- Soft note: reach Vijayawada Commission office before 9:30 AM.
- Submit admit card / proforma and complete attendance as directed.
- Soft note: wait for your turn calmly; speaking to other candidates about questions can look like collusion.
- Answer in the language / pattern applicable to your paper code.
- Soft note: do not rely on WhatsApp forwards for last-minute venue or time changes — check psc.ap.gov.in.
- Soft note: attending viva does not automatically mean the entire departmental test is cleared — written and oral components both follow notified rules.
Dress formally and bring only allowed stationery. Soft note: keep water outside the chamber unless staff permit.
Common Problems & Fixes
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Posted admit card not received | Soft note: download official proforma from psc.ap.gov.in and carry it |
| Unsure if called for viva | Soft note: verify paper codes / official communications only |
| OTPR login issues | Soft note: reset via portal-psc.ap.gov.in — never share password |
| Late arrival risk | Soft note: travel a day early; 9:30 AM reporting is firm on the web note |
| Conflicting department advice | Soft note: APPSC web note and portal prevail |
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| APPSC website | psc.ap.gov.in |
| APPSC portal | portal-psc.ap.gov.in |
| Download Hall Tickets | portal-psc.ap.gov.in/Download_HallTickets |
| Departmental Results | Departmental Results Dashboard |
| Departmental Test notifications | Departmental Notifications |
Related Updates
After the Viva
Soft note: departmental pass / fail updates for oral components appear through APPSC departmental result channels, not through unofficial Telegram “pass lists.” Soft note: retain the admit card / proforma until your May-2026 session results are fully settled on the portal. Soft note: if you still have pending written papers in a later session, track those separately under their own hall tickets.
Quick Recap
APPSC Departmental Tests Admit Card / Viva-Voce 2026 (Notfn 03/2026, May session) — soft note: Viva-Voce on 2 September 2026 at 9:30 AM at the Commission’s Office, Vijayawada. Admit cards are dispatched; if missing, download the proforma from psc.ap.gov.in, carry photo ID, and follow only official portal updates.