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Notification No. 37/2026 · Out Now

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026: 720 Posts

Deputy Tahsildar, ASO, GST Officer, Dy. MPDO, Senior Accountant & more — full vacancy list, salary, eligibility, exam pattern and how to apply online.

720Total Posts

30Post Codes

₹1.30LMax Pay Scale

21 FebScreening 2027

📢 Online applications open 10 Nov 2026 · Last date 11 Dec 2026 (11:59 PM) · Screening Test on 21 Feb 2027 · Apply only at psc.ap.gov.in

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 (Notification No. 37/2026, dated 10 November 2026) for direct recruitment to 720 vacancies under Group-II Services. That's 471 executive posts and 249 non-executive posts, covering roles like Deputy Tahsildar, Deputy MPDO, GST Officer, Sub-Registrar, Assistant Section Officer and Senior and Junior Accountants.

If you hold a bachelor's degree and want a stable Andhra Pradesh government job with a good salary and career growth, this is one of the biggest openings of the year. Below is a clear, section-by-section breakdown of the official notification so you can check eligibility and plan your preparation.

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📑 In this article

1. Overview & key dates
2. Post-wise vacancies & salary
3. Eligibility
4. Age limit & relaxation
5. Application fee
6. Exam pattern
7. Syllabus snapshot
8. Selection process
9. How to apply
10. FAQs

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 – Overview

OrganisationAPPSC, Vijayawada

NotificationNo. 37/2026 (10-11-2026)

Apply Online10 Nov – 11 Dec 2026

Screening Test21 Feb 2027 (OMR)

Main ExamCBRT – date to be announced

Official Websitepsc.ap.gov.in

The Screening Test is conducted offline (OMR-based), while the Main Examination is a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). Hall tickets for both stages will be published on the Commission's website.

Download Notification PDF

APPSC Group 2 Detailed Notification 37/2026 (PDF)

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APPSC Group 2 Vacancies 2026 & Salary (Pay Scale)

Executive Posts – 471

Code	Post	Posts	Age	Pay Scale (₹)
01	Municipal Commissioner Grade-III	6	21–44	45,830 – 1,30,580
02	Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer (PR & RD)	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 (Revenue)	203 (1 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 (Commercial Tax)	40	18–44	44,570 – 1,27,480
07	Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector	29 (2 CF)	18–30	40,970 – 1,24,380
Total Executive		471

Non-Executive Posts – 249

Code	Post	Posts	Pay Scale (₹)
08	Assistant Section Officer (GAD), Secretariat	71 (5 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 (1 CF)	40,970 – 1,24,380
11	Senior Accountant, Treasuries & Accounts (HODs)	90	34,580 – 1,07,210
12	Senior Accountant, Treasuries & Accounts (Districts)	1	34,580 – 1,07,210
13	Junior Accountant, Treasuries & Accounts (HODs)	47	25,220 – 80,910
14–30	Junior Office Assistant in 17 departments (Ministerial Service)	31	25,220 – 80,910
Total Non-Executive		249

Age for all non-executive posts is 18–44 years. Grand total: 720 posts. "CF" means carried-forward vacancies from earlier recruitments; these are filled before fresh vacancies. Vacancy numbers may change if departments send updates before the Screening Test.

APPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria

The basic requirement for every post is a bachelor's degree from a university recognised by UGC (or an equivalent qualification), held on the date of the notification. A few posts have extra conditions:

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ASO (Finance), Code 09: Degree in Mathematics, Economics or Commerce.

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ASO (Law), Code 10: Bachelor's Degree in Law.

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Sub-Registrar Gr-II, Code 05: Any degree; a Law degree gets preference.

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Senior & Junior Accountant, Codes 11–13: Degree (Commerce/Economics/Maths preferred, any degree accepted) plus an SBTET computer certificate (Office Automation, PC Maintenance or Web Designing) or a computer-based degree such as BCA, B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (Computers) or B.Tech/B.E in CSE/IT.

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Excise Sub-Inspector, Code 07: Physical standards apply. Men need at least 165 cm height and 81 cm chest with 5 cm expansion. Women need at least 152.5 cm height and 45.5 kg weight. Both need 6/6 distant vision in each eye.

If you hold an equivalent qualification, you must submit a copy of the relevant Government Order to the Commission within 10 days of the last date. Otherwise your application may be rejected.

Age Limit & Age Relaxation

Age is counted as on 01-07-2026. The minimum is 18, 20 or 21 years depending on the post, and the maximum is 44 years (30 years for Excise SI).

Category	Relaxation
SC, ST, BC & EWS	5 years
SC/ST carried-forward vacancies (Limited)	10 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities	10 years
Ex-Servicemen / NCC Instructors	3 years + length of service
Regular AP State Govt. employees	Length of service, up to 5 years
Retrenched Census Dept. temporary employees (6+ months)	3 years

Special upper age limits (45, 50 or 55 years) apply to widows, divorced women and judicially separated women who have not remarried, for Junior Assistant-type posts, as set out in the notification.

APPSC Group 2 Application Fee

Processing Fee (All)₹250

Exam Fee₹80

The ₹80 exam fee is waived for SC, ST, BC, PBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates, for White Card families resident in AP, and for unemployed youth (with a declaration). Everyone pays the ₹250 processing fee. Candidates from other states pay both fees and can't claim reservation, except PBD and Ex-Servicemen. Payment is online only, and fees are non-refundable.

APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026

Stage 1 – Screening Test (Qualifying)

Paper	Questions	Time	Marks
General Studies & Mental Ability	150	150 min	150

Stage 2 – Main Examination (CBRT)

Paper	Subjects	Qs / Time	Marks
Paper I	Social & Cultural History of AP + Indian Constitution	150 / 150 min	150
Paper II	Indian & AP Economy + Science & Technology	150 / 150 min	150
Total			300

Negative marking: each wrong answer costs 1/3 of the marks for that question, in both stages.

Stage 3 – Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

CPT is a 60-minute practical test for 100 marks that checks office automation skills. It is qualifying only. Minimum marks are 40 for OC, 35 for BC and 30 for SC/ST/PBD.

Syllabus Snapshot

Screening Test (150 marks) has five equal sections of 30 marks each: Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, Current Affairs and Mental Ability.

Mains Paper I: Social & Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh (75) and Indian Constitution (75). Mains Paper II: Indian & AP Economy (75) and Science & Technology (75). The full topic list is in Annexure-II of the PDF above.

💡 Prep tip: AP History and AP Economy carry a lot of weight in Mains. Start with AP-specific material early, and use the Screening Test months to build current affairs and reasoning speed.

Selection Process

1

Screening Test: candidates are shortlisted for Mains at 50 times the number of vacancies.

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Main Examination: the final merit list is based only on Mains marks. Minimum aggregate is 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC and 30% for SC/ST/PBD.

3

Computer Proficiency Test: shortlisted candidates must qualify CPT.

4

Certificate verification and final selection, following reservation and local-cadre rules.

Posts 01–07 are zonal cadre with 95% local reservation under the Presidential Order 2025. Local reservation also applies to post code 12. Codes 08–11 and 13–30 are state-cadre posts. Exams will be held at centres in all 26 districts of AP, and you can choose three centre preferences.

How to Apply Online for APPSC Group 2

1

Visit psc.ap.gov.in and complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if you are a new user.

2

Log in with your OTPR ID and open the Group-II Notification No. 37/2026.

3

Check your pre-filled details (name, community, date of birth, white card). These fields can't be edited later.

4

Choose your post preferences and three exam-centre preferences.

5

Pay the fee online by net banking, debit card or credit card.

6

Submit before 11 December 2026, 11:59 PM and save the PDF of your application.

Keep the mobile number and email registered in OTPR active. APPSC sends OTPs and updates to them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are in APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026?

There are 720 vacancies in total: 471 executive and 249 non-executive posts across 30 post codes.

What is the last date to apply for APPSC Group 2 2026?

Online applications are accepted from 10 November 2026 to 11 December 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

When is the APPSC Group 2 Screening Test?

The Screening Test is scheduled for 21 February 2027 in offline OMR mode. The Main exam date will be announced later.

What is the salary of an APPSC Group 2 officer?

Pay scales range from ₹25,220–80,910 (Junior Accountant/JOA) up to ₹45,830–1,30,580 (Municipal Commissioner Gr-III, Dy. MPDO, ARCS). Deputy Tahsildar and GST Officer are paid ₹44,570–1,27,480.

What is the qualification for APPSC Group 2?

A bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised university. Some posts need a specific degree (Law for ASO Law; Maths/Economics/Commerce for ASO Finance) or a computer certificate (Accountant posts).

Is there negative marking in APPSC Group 2?

Yes. Each wrong answer deducts 1/3 of the marks for that question in both the Screening and Main exams.

Are Screening Test marks counted in the final merit?

No. The Screening Test only shortlists candidates. Final selection is based on Main exam marks, subject to qualifying the CPT.

Conclusion

The APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 offers 720 secure, well-paid posts to graduates across Andhra Pradesh, with 203 Deputy Tahsildar and 176 Deputy MPDO vacancies alone. The application window closes on 11 December 2026 and the Screening Test is on 21 February 2027, so apply early, keep your certificates ready, and spend the next three months on a focused study plan. Download the official PDF using the button above, read it carefully, and check psc.ap.gov.in regularly for updates.

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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and summarises APPSC Notification No. 37/2026. We are not affiliated with the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission or any government body. Vacancies, dates and rules may change through addenda or corrigenda issued by the Commission. Always check the official website psc.ap.gov.in and the original notification before applying or making any decision. We are not responsible for any loss arising from use of this information.