The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the Detailed Notification No. 37/2026 dated 10 November 2026 for direct recruitment to Group-II Services. It notifies 720 vacancies – 471 Executive and 249 Non-Executive posts – including Deputy Tahsildar, Deputy MPDO, GST Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant.
The earlier brief notification of 13 October 2026 had 686 posts and a last date of 30 November. The detailed notification raises the count to 720 and keeps the online application open from 10 November 2026 to 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM) on psc.ap.gov.in. The Screening Test is on 21 February 2027. Here are the full APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 details.
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification No. 37/2026 | 13.10.2026 |
| Detailed Notification and web note | 10.11.2026 |
| Online application | 10.11.2026 to 11.12.2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Screening Test (offline, OMR) | 21.02.2027 |
| Main Examination (CBRT) | To be announced later |
APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise
| Code | Post (Executive) | Vacancies | Age (01.07.2026) | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | 6 | 21–44 | 45,830–1,30,580 |
| 02 | Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer | 176 | 18–44 | 45,830–1,30,580 |
| 03 | Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 10 | 18–44 | 45,830–1,30,580 |
| 04 | Deputy Tahsildar (A.P. Revenue Service) | 203 (01 CF) | 18–44 | 44,570–1,27,480 |
| 05 | Sub-Registrar Grade-II | 7 | 20–44 | 44,570–1,27,480 |
| 06 | Goods and Service Tax Officer | 40 | 18–44 | 44,570–1,27,480 |
| 07 | Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector | 29 (02 CF) | 18–30 | 40,970–1,24,380 |
| Total Executive | 471 |
| Code | Post (Non-Executive) | Vacancies | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD), A.P. Secretariat | 71 (05 CF) | 40,970–1,24,380 |
| 09 | Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) | 5 | 40,970–1,24,380 |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) | 4 (01 CF) | 40,970–1,24,380 |
| 11 | Senior Accountant (Treasuries & Accounts, HODs) | 90 | 34,580–1,07,210 |
| 12 | Senior Accountant (Districts) | 1 | 34,580–1,07,210 |
| 13 | Junior Accountant (Treasuries & Accounts, HODs) | 47 | 25,220–80,910 |
| 14–30 | Junior Office Assistant (various departments) | 31 | 25,220–80,910 |
| Total Non-Executive | 249 |
Grand total: 720 posts. CF means carried-forward vacancies from earlier recruitments. The age limit for all non-executive posts is 18–44 years.
Eligibility and Age Limit
- Most posts: a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university (as on the date of the detailed notification).
- ASO (Finance): Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Economics or Commerce. ASO (Law): Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
- Senior/Junior Accountant: Degree (Commerce, Economics or Mathematics, or any degree as per the proviso) plus a computer qualification – a SBTET A.P. certificate in Office Automation, PC Maintenance or Web Designing, or a BCA/B.Sc (Comp)/B.Com (Comp)/B.A. (Comp)/B.Tech CS or IT.
- Prohibition & Excise SI: physical standards apply – men at least 165 cm height and 81 cm chest (5 cm expansion); women at least 152.5 cm and 45.5 kg.
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, BC and EWS; 10 years for persons with benchmark disabilities; Ex-Servicemen and A.P. State Government employees as per rules.
Application Fee
| Fee head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application processing fee (all candidates) | ₹250 |
| Examination fee | ₹80 |
| Exempted from ₹80 exam fee | SC, ST, BC, PBD, Ex-Servicemen, white ration card families of A.P., and unemployed youth (with declaration) |
| Candidates from other States | ₹250 + ₹80 (no exemption except PBD/Ex-Servicemen) |
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
- Screening Test: General Studies & Mental Ability – 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes, offline OMR. Candidates up to 50 times the vacancies go to the Mains.
- Main Exam (CBRT): Paper I – Social History of Andhra Pradesh and the Indian Constitution (150 marks); Paper II – Indian & AP Economy and Science & Technology (150 marks). Total 300 marks.
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): 60 minutes, 100 marks, qualifying – OC 40, BC 35, SC/ST/PBD 30.
- Final merit is based on the Main Exam, with minimum qualifying aggregate of 40% (OC/EWS), 35% (BC) and 30% (SC/ST/PBD).
How to Apply for APPSC Group 2 2026
- Register through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) at otpr-psc.ap.gov.in if you have not already done so.
- Read the detailed notification PDF fully and check the post-wise eligibility.
- Open the online application at APPSC Online Application and log in with your OTPR ID.
- Fill in the form, choose your posts and exam centre, and pay the fee online (net banking, credit or debit card).
- Submit before 11.12.2026 (11:59 PM) and save the PDF of your application.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification No. 37/2026 PDF | Download APPSC Group 2 Detailed Notification |
| Web note (10.11.2026) | APPSC Group 2 Web Note PDF |
| Brief Notification (13.10.2026) | APPSC Group 2 Brief Notification PDF |
| Apply online | APPSC Online Application |
| Official website | psc.ap.gov.in |
हिंदी में जानकारी
आंध्र प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग (APPSC) ने ग्रुप-II सेवाओं के लिए विस्तृत अधिसूचना संख्या 37/2026 (10.11.2026) जारी की है। कुल 720 पद हैं – 471 एग्जीक्यूटिव और 249 नॉन-एग्जीक्यूटिव। इनमें डिप्टी तहसीलदार 203, डिप्टी MPDO 176, सीनियर अकाउंटेंट 91, ASO (GAD) 71, जूनियर अकाउंटेंट 47 और GST ऑफिसर 40 पद शामिल हैं।
योग्यता ज़्यादातर पदों के लिए स्नातक है; आयु 18–44 वर्ष (01.07.2026 को; कुछ पदों पर अलग)। शुल्क ₹250 प्रोसेसिंग + ₹80 परीक्षा शुल्क है। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 10 नवंबर से 11 दिसंबर 2026 तक psc.ap.gov.in पर होंगे। स्क्रीनिंग टेस्ट 21 फरवरी 2027 को OMR पर होगा, फिर मेन्स (CBRT) और कंप्यूटर प्रोफिशिएंसी टेस्ट।
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many posts are in APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?
The detailed Notification No. 37/2026 has 720 posts: 471 Executive and 249 Non-Executive.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for APPSC Group 2 2026?
The online application is open from 10.11.2026 to 11.12.2026 till 11:59 PM, as per the detailed notification and web note.
Q3. When is the APPSC Group 2 Screening Test?
The Screening Test (offline, OMR based) will be held on 21.02.2027. The Main Exam date will be announced later.
Q4. What is the APPSC Group 2 application fee?
₹250 application processing fee plus ₹80 examination fee. SC, ST, BC, PBD, Ex-Servicemen, white card families and unemployed youth of A.P. are exempted from the ₹80 exam fee.
Q5. What is the age limit for APPSC Group 2?
For most posts it is 18 to 44 years as on 01.07.2026. Prohibition & Excise SI is 18–30, Sub-Registrar 20–44 and Municipal Commissioner 21–44, with relaxations as per rules.
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Source: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission – psc.ap.gov.in (Notification No. 37/2026 dated 10.11.2026)
Note: This article is prepared from the official notice/website. Dates and details can change – always verify the latest information on the official website before applying or downloading. / नोट: आवेदन या डाउनलोड से पहले आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर नवीनतम जानकारी अवश्य जांचें।
