APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Brief Notification No. 20/2026 for the direct recruitment of Assistant Statistical Officers in the A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates possessing relevant degree qualifications to fill 196 provisional vacancies. The online registration process will be conducted via the Commission’s official web portal from October 13, 2026, to November 2, 2026.
APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Recruitment Overview
| Organization Name | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Notification No. | 20/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Statistical Officer in A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service |
| No. of Posts | 196 Posts |
| Job Category | State Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | November 2, 2026 (up to 11:59 P.M) |
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Important Dates
| Events | Dates / Timings |
| Brief Notification Release Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Availability | On or before October 13, 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Applications | October 13, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | November 2, 2026 (up to 11:59 P.M) |
| CBRT Examination Date | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
The Commission has announced a total of 196 provisional vacancies for the post of Assistant Statistical Officer in the A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service. The number of vacancies is subject to variation upon confirmation from the concerned department.
| Post Name | Service Cadre | Number of Vacancies |
| Assistant Statistical Officer | A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service | 196 |
Education Details
| Post Name | Essential Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Statistical Officer | Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University in India or approved equivalent in any of the following streams: • Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects. • Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics (with Statistics as a paper in one year, two years, or all three years). • Bachelor’s Degree with Economics (with Statistics as a paper in one year, two years, or all three years). • Bachelor’s Degree with Commerce (with Statistics as a paper in one year, two years, or all three years). • Bachelor’s Degree with Computer Science (with Statistics as a paper in one year, two years, or all three years). |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post Name | Scale of Pay (in Rs.) |
| Assistant Statistical Officer | Rs. 37,640 – 1,15,500/- |
Age Limit
- Age Bracket: The standard age limit prescribed for APPSC subordinate services is generally 18 to 42 years.
- Crucial Date: The date of the Detailed Notification will be reckoned as the crucial cutoff date in all aspects, including age criteria.
- Age Relaxations: Upper age concessions will be provided to SC, ST, BC, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories according to Andhra Pradesh State Government rules.
Selection Process
The selection involves a single-level computer-based examination with no preliminary screening test:
Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT): Objective-type written test for a total of 300 marks (Degree Standard):
Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Questions, 150 Minutes, 150 Marks.
Paper-II: Subject Paper (Economics, Commerce, Computer Basics & Statistics) – 150 Questions, 150 Minutes, 150 Marks.
Negative Marking: $1/3^{\text{rd}}$ of the marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Practical test of 60 minutes for 100 marks assessing skills in Office Automation, Windows OS, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Qualifying Marks: SC/ST/PwBD – 30 marks, BCs – 35 marks, OCs – 40 marks.
Document Verification: Verification of original educational certificates, study certificates, and caste/community documents.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Processing Fee | Examination Fee |
| General / Unreserved / BC Candidates | Rs. 250/- (Expected) | Rs. 120/- (Expected) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates | Rs. 250/- (Expected) | Exempted (Nil) |
| Payment Mode | Online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI |
(Note: Exact fee details will be updated once the detailed notification is published on or before October 13, 2026).
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission at psc.ap.gov.in.
- Go through the Detailed Notification (available on or before October 13, 2026) to confirm all eligibility conditions.
- Register through the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) system, or sign in using your existing OTPR credentials.
- Navigate to the active application link for Brief Notification No. 20/2026 – Assistant Statistical Officer in A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service.
- Fill in the application form accurately with personal details, educational qualifications, and category status.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph and signature according to the specified dimensions.
- Complete the payment of the application and examination fees using the integrated online gateway.
- Review all entered information carefully, submit the form before November 2, 2026 (11:59 P.M.), and download a copy for future reference.
Official Links
| APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Apply Online Link | Click Here |
