Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) — A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued an official recruitment notification for Assistant Statistical Officer, announcing a total of 196 vacancies located in Andhra Pradesh. The online application window opens on 13 October 2026 and closes on 02 November 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, or Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics / Economics / Commerce / Computer Science with Statistics as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable. Equivalent qualifications, if any, must be supported by the relevant Government Orders as per the notification. and be within the prescribed age limit of 18 to 44 Years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 37,640 - Rs. 1,15,500. The selection procedure comprises Written Examination (CBRT), Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), and Certificate Verification.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 13 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
02 Nov 2026
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| Fee Payment Deadline | 02 Nov 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Statistical Officer |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 196 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, or Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics / Economics / Commerce / Computer Science with Statistics as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable. Equivalent qualifications, if any, must be supported by the relevant Government Orders as per the notification. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 Years |
| Salary | Rs. 37,640 - Rs. 1,15,500 |
| Application Fee |
General: ₹330
OBC: ₹330
EWS: ₹330
SC: ₹250
ST: ₹250
fee_exempted: No
payment_mode: Online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card)
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| Selection Process | Written Examination (CBRT), Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), and Certificate Verification. |
| Post / Designation | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Statistical Officer | 83 | 48 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 196 |
| Consolidated Total | 83 | 48 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 196 |
Pay Matrix Level 6 (Rs. 37,640 - 1,15,500) + allowances; estimated gross ~Rs. 66,835/month
Cut-off Date: As on 01 July 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 44 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 44 yrs | — | 02 Jul 1982 to 01 Jul 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 44 yrs | — | 02 Jul 1982 to 01 Jul 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 49 yrs | +5 yrs | 02 Jul 1977 to 01 Jul 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 49 yrs | +5 yrs | 02 Jul 1977 to 01 Jul 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 49 yrs | +5 yrs | 02 Jul 1977 to 01 Jul 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 54 yrs | +10 yrs | 02 Jul 1972 to 01 Jul 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–44 Years (As on As on 01 July 2026)
This post carries Pay Level 6 (Grade Pay ₹4,200) under the 7th Central Pay Commission with entry-level basic pay of ₹37,640/month. Below is the estimated monthly in-hand salary across all three city classifications (DA at 50% included).
| Component | X-City (Metro) | Y-City (Town) | Z-City (Rural) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹37,640 | ₹37,640 | ₹37,640 |
| Dearness Allowance (50%) | ₹18,820 | ₹18,820 | ₹18,820 |
| HRA | ₹11,292 (30%) | ₹7,528 (20%) | ₹3,764 (10%) |
| Transport Allowance (+ DA) | ₹5,400 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| Gross Monthly Pay | ₹73,152 | ₹66,688 | ₹62,924 |
| Total Deductions (NPS, CGHS, etc.) | −₹6,356 | −₹6,356 | −₹6,356 |
| ✨ Estimated In-Hand Salary | ₹66,796 | ₹60,332 | ₹56,568 |
Estimates based on 7th CPC Pay Matrix with current DA rate (50%). Actual salary may vary based on posting location, additional allowances, and individual deductions. Use the interactive calculator below for detailed city-wise breakdown.
Pay Level 6 (Grade Pay ₹4,200) • Starting Basic: ₹37,640/month
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has officially released Notification No. 20/2026 for the recruitment of 196 Assistant Statistical Officer vacancies under the A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service. Qualified candidates who want to explore all latest Andhra Pradesh Government Jobs will find this Group B executive position to be an exceptional career opportunity. Applicants are advised to review all criteria carefully before submitting their online submissions.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Department / Service | A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service |
| Recruitment Name | APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Notification Number | 20/2026 |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) |
| Total Vacancies | 196 Posts |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment - General Recruitment |
| Post Cadre | Zonal |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, or Mathematics / Economics / Commerce / Computer Science with Statistics as a paper |
| Qualification Cut-off Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 44 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 July 2026 |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS Age Relaxation | 5 Years |
| PBD Age Relaxation | 10 Years |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 37,640 - Rs. 1,15,500 |
| Application Start Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 02 November 2026 |
| Application Closing Time | 11:59 PM |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Requirement | APPSC One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) |
| Application Processing Fee | Rs. 250 |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 80 (Exemptions Applicable) |
| Total Fee | Rs. 330 for non-exempt applicants; Rs. 250 for eligible examination-fee-exempt applicants |
| Payment Mode | Online - Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card |
| Selection Process | Written Examination (CBRT) and Qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) |
| Written Exam Mode | Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) |
| Written Exam Papers | Paper I - General Studies & Mental Ability; Paper II - Subject |
| Written Exam Questions | 300 Questions |
| Written Exam Marks | 300 Marks |
| Written Exam Duration | 150 Minutes per Paper |
| Negative Marking | One-third of the marks assigned to each incorrect answer |
| Computer Proficiency Test | 100 Marks, 60 Minutes (Qualifying) |
| Minimum Written Qualifying Marks | OC / EWS / Sports Persons / Ex-Servicemen: 40%; BC: 35%; SC / ST / PBD: 30% |
| Written Exam Centres | Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupathi and Ananthapuramu |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Local Reservation | 95% for eligible local candidates within each zone |
| Women's Horizontal Reservation | 45 vacancies identified in Annexure I |
| Sports Persons Horizontal Reservation | 9 vacancies identified in Annexure I |
| PBD Horizontal Reservation | 9 vacancies identified in Annexure I |
| Application Correction | Permitted for up to 7 days after application closing; Rs. 100 per correction |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in/ |
| Zone | Open Vacancies | Local Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone I | 1 | 30 | 31 |
| Zone II | 1 | 20 | 21 |
| Zone III | 1 | 27 | 28 |
| Zone IV | 2 | 39 | 41 |
| Zone V | 1 | 38 | 39 |
| Zone VI | 1 | 35 | 36 |
| Total | 7 | 189 | 196 |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Open Competition (OC) | 83 |
| SC Group I | 2 |
| SC Group II | 12 |
| SC Group III | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 13 |
| BC-A | 17 |
| BC-B | 16 |
| BC-C | 3 |
| BC-D | 12 |
| BC-E | 7 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 18 |
| Total | 196 |
| Particulars | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 44 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | 5 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period plus 3 years deduction, subject to rules |
| Eligible NCC Instructors | Applicable service-related deduction under the notification |
| Regular Andhra Pradesh State Government Employees | Service-related deduction up to 5 years, subject to eligibility |
| Eligible Retrenched State Census Department Employees | 3 Years |
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Assistant Statistical Officer | Rs. 37,640 - Rs. 1,15,500 |
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Rs. 250 |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 80 |
| Total Fee for Non-exempt Candidates | Rs. 330 |
| Total Fee for Eligible Examination-fee-exempt Candidates | Rs. 250 |
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper II | Subject | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Total | 300 | 300 | 300 Minutes |
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC / EWS / Sports Persons / Ex-Servicemen | 40% |
| Backward Classes | 35% |
| SC / ST / PBD | 30% |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) |
| Test Type | Practical |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| SC / ST / PBD Qualifying Marks | 30 |
| BC Qualifying Marks | 35 |
| OC Qualifying Marks | 40 |
| Examination Centre |
|---|
| Visakhapatnam |
| Vijayawada |
| Tirupathi |
| Ananthapuramu |
| Zone | Districts |
|---|---|
| Zone I | Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli |
| Zone II | Alluri Sitharama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema |
| Zone III | West Godavari, Eluru, NTR and Krishna |
| Zone IV | Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam and Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore |
| Zone V | Tirupathi, Chittoor, Annamayya and YSR Kadapa |
| Zone VI | Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool and Sri Sathya Sai |
Candidates seeking stable government careers should actively check more Graduate jobs in Andhra Pradesh as part of their preparation. The commission is conducting this recruitment drive to fill regular, permanent positions across various zonal departments in the state. Thorough preparation for the written examination will significantly boost your chances of clearing the rigorous selection stages.
A total of 196 vacancies have been announced for the Assistant Statistical Officer position. The distribution across various reservation categories ensures fair representation as per government regulations.
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwD | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Statistical Officer | 83 | 48 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 196 |
To be eligible for the Assistant Statistical Officer post under Notification No. 20/2026, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, or a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics / Economics / Commerce / Computer Science with Statistics as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable. Equivalent qualifications must be officially supported by relevant Government Orders.
The age limit for applicants is 18 to 44 Years as on 01 July 2026. Category-wise age relaxations are applicable as per government norms: 5 Years for SC/ST/BC/EWS, 10 Years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and specific relaxations for Ex-Servicemen, regular Andhra Pradesh State Government Employees, and eligible retrenched State Census Department employees.
Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Matrix Level 6, earning a salary scale ranging from Rs. 37,640 - Rs. 1,15,500. Along with the basic starting pay of Rs. 37,640, successful appointees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA), resulting in an estimated gross monthly salary of approximately Rs. 66,835 and an in-hand salary of around Rs. 59,000.
The recruitment methodology comprises Written Examination (CBRT), Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), and Certificate Verification. Stage 1 consists of a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) split into Paper I (General Studies and Mental Ability - 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes) and Paper II (Subject - 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes). The total examination comprises 300 questions for 300 marks with a duration of 300 minutes, featuring a negative marking scheme of one-third of the marks assigned to each incorrect answer.
Stage 2 is the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) carrying 100 marks for 60 minutes, which is strictly qualifying in nature. Stage 3 involves document and certificate verification before final merit list publication.
The application fee structure comprises an application processing fee of Rs. 250 and an examination fee of Rs. 80. Non-exempt candidates are required to pay a total fee of Rs. 330, while eligible examination-fee-exempt candidates pay Rs. 250. Payment must be made online via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card before the fee payment deadline on 02 November 2026.
Applications must be submitted exclusively via the online portal. Follow these sequential steps to complete your application successfully:
Keep the following documents ready in scanned digital formats before initiating your online application:
Crucial Notice: Ensure that your name, father's name, and date of birth match your matriculation certificate exactly. Avoid submitting multiple applications for the same post, as duplicate submissions can result in outright rejection. Verify all scanned uploads, category details, and local status declarations before final online submission.
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