APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Recruitment 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued Notification No. 20/2026 for direct recruitment to Assistant Statistical Officer posts in the A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service. Graduates who meet the subject requirements and other eligibility conditions may apply through the Commission’s online application system.

The recruitment covers 196 vacancies. Online applications are accepted from 13 October through 2 November 2026, until 11:59 PM, and the selection process includes a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT), a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), certificate verification and preparation of a merit list.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

APPSC has notified 196 Assistant Statistical Officer vacancies. The notification provides the following distribution by category and zone, separating open vacancies from local vacancies.

The appointment reservation rules apply separately to each post. Reservation is applicable for SC, ST, BC, EWS and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD); horizontal reservation is 33 1/3% for women, and reservation for Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) is 3%. The notification refers candidates to Annexure-I for the detailed vacancy breakup.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a university established or incorporated under a Central or State Act, an institution declared to be a deemed university under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or a foreign university approved by the Central Government. The degree must meet one of these subject combinations:

• Statistics as one of the main subjects; or
• Mathematics as one of the main subjects, with Statistics studied as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable; or
• Economics as one of the main subjects, with Statistics studied as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable; or
• Commerce as one of the main subjects, with Statistics studied as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable; or
• Computer Science as one of the main subjects, with Statistics studied as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable.

Age Limit

The age limit is 18 to 44 years, calculated as of 1 July 2026. The stated age relaxations are 5 years for SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Ex-servicemen may deduct three years in addition to the length of service rendered in the armed forces or NCC. Regular Andhra Pradesh State Government employees may deduct their regular service, up to a maximum of five years, when calculating the maximum age. Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department with at least six months of service receive a 3-year relaxation. The notification also lists NCC candidates who have worked as instructors, but does not specify a relaxation amount for that entry in the provided details.

Application Fee

All candidates must pay the application processing fee. The examination fee depends on the candidate’s category or qualifying exemption.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the APPSC website. Before starting, candidates should have their One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) details and supporting information ready.

1. Visit the official APPSC website at https://psc.ap.gov.in. First-time users should complete One Time Profile Registration; registered applicants can sign in using their OTPR number.
2. Open “Online Application Submission” from the Commission website and select the “Fill Application” option for Notification No. 20/2026.
3. Enter the application-specific information, including local or non-local status and White Card details where applicable.
4. Provide qualification details, post preferences, examination centre and other requested information.
5. Use “Save & Submit” to generate the payment link, then pay the applicable fee online.
6. Download and keep a copy of the final submitted application for future reference.

Keep a valid mobile number, active email address, degree and other educational records, recent photograph, signature, and payment details available. Where applicable, also prepare category certificates (SC/ST/BC/EWS/PBD), a BC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, EWS certificate, local-status or study certificate, and White Card details.

Salary & Pay Scale

Assistant Statistical Officers will be paid in the scale of INR 37,640 to INR 115,500 per month. The notification lists basic pay, Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical benefits and other admissible allowances among the salary components and benefits, and also notes promotion opportunities.

Selection Process

Selection comprises a degree-standard objective written examination conducted as a Computer Based Recruitment Test, followed by the Computer Proficiency Test and certificate verification. Final selection is based on written-examination merit, provided the candidate qualifies in the CPT, and the Commission will prepare the final merit list.

The written test has two papers: Paper I, General Studies & Mental Ability, and Paper II, Subject. Each paper contains 150 questions, carries 150 marks and lasts 150 minutes, making the written examination 300 questions for 300 marks. A penalty of one-third of the marks prescribed for a question applies to each wrong answer in objective papers, under G.O.Ms.No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Department, dated 6 December 2016.

The CPT tests proficiency in office automation using computers and associated software. It lasts 60 minutes, carries 100 marks, and requires minimum scores of 30 for SC/ST/PBD candidates, 35 for BC candidates and 40 for OC candidates.

Eligible candidates should review the official notification and submit their complete application, including payment where applicable, by 2 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.