How many questions are there in the APPSC ASO written exam?

The written examination has 300 questions in total, with 150 questions in each paper.

What is the duration of the APPSC ASO exam?

Each paper is conducted for 150 minutes. Paper I and Paper II carry 150 marks each

Is there negative marking in the APPSC ASO exam?

Yes. One-third of the marks prescribed for the question will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Is there a Computer Proficiency Test for APPSC ASO 2026?

Yes. The notification includes a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) as a practical-type assessment of 100 marks with a duration of 60 minutes.

APPSC ASO Syllabus 2026, Download Latest Exam Pattern PDF

The APPSC ASO Syllabus 2026 has been prescribed by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission for the Assistant Statistical Officer examination in the A.P. Directorate of Economics & Statistics. Candidates should understand the latest syllabus and exam pattern before starting their preparation, as it helps them cover the required topics systematically. The selection process includes a Screening Test and Main Examination, with General Studies & Mental Ability and subject-related topics forming the syllabus.

APPSC ASO Syllabus 2026

A detailed understanding of the syllabus helps candidates plan their study schedule effectively, understand important topics, and identify weak areas for improvement for the APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Exam 2026. Knowing the syllabus also reduces exam stress and ensures candidates are well-prepared for all stages of the Selection Process.

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Post Name	Assistant Statistical Officer
Vacancies	196
Exam Level	Degree Standard
Exam Type	Objective Type
Exam Mode	Online (CBRT)
Written Exam	Single-Level Examination
Total Questions	300
Total Marks	300
Selection Process	Written Examination and Computer Proficiency Test
Negative Marking	1/3 mark for each wrong answer

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APPSC ASO Exam Pattern 2026

The APPSC ASO Exam Pattern 2026 consists of a single-level objective-type written examination conducted in online CBRT mode. The examination has two papers carrying 150 questions and 150 marks each. Both papers have a duration of 150 minutes. There is no Screening Test, irrespective of the number of applications received.

Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Duration	Maximum Marks
Paper I	General Studies & Mental Ability	150	150 Minutes	150
Paper II	Subject	150	150 Minutes	150
Total		300		300

Negative Marking: For every wrong answer, 1/3 of the marks prescribed for that question will be deducted.

APPSC ASO Paper I Syllabus 2026

Paper I covers General Studies & Mental Ability. The official syllabus includes current affairs, General Science, History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, environment, disaster management, logical reasoning and data analysis.

Topics	Syllabus
Current Affairs	Major current events and issues relating to International, National and Andhra Pradesh
General Science	General Science and its applications to day-to-day life; contemporary developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology
History	History of India with emphasis on broad social, economic, cultural and political aspects, with focus on Andhra Pradesh and the Indian National Movement
Geography	Geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh
Indian Polity & Governance	Constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-Governance initiatives
Indian Economy	Indian Economy and planning
Environment	Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
Disaster Management	Vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies; application of Remote Sensing and GIS in disaster assessment
Logical Reasoning	Logical reasoning, analytical ability and logical interpretation
Data Analysis	Tabulation, visual representation, basic data analysis including mean, median, mode and variance, and interpretation

APPSC ASO Paper II Syllabus 2026

Paper II is based on the concerned subject and covers Economic Concepts, International Economics, Indian Economics, Financial Accounting, Basics of Computers and Statistics. The Statistics section includes central tendency, dispersion and skewness, correlation, time series and index numbers.

Subject/Topic	Important Topics
Economic Concepts	Production, consumption and demand; elasticity; market structures and equilibrium; price determination; national income; employment; consumption; savings and investment; rate of interest and profit; money and money supply; velocity; banks and credit creation; portfolio management; central bank and control over money supply; inflation; public finance; budgets, taxes, non-tax revenues and budget deficits
International Economics	Free trade and protection; balance of payments and adjustment; exchange rates; international monetary system and world trading order; Bretton Woods system; IMF and World Bank; sources of growth including capital, human capital, productivity, trade and aid; non-economic factors
Indian Economics	Population; poverty; unemployment; inequality; rural-urban disparities; foreign trade; balance of payments; external debt; inflation; parallel economy; fiscal deficit; sectoral trends; regional disparities; economic planning; major controversies on planning; NITI Aayog; fiscal, monetary, industrial, trade and agricultural policies
Financial Accounting	Introduction to accounting; accounting concepts and conventions; accounting process; journalizing; ledger accounts; subsidiary books; cash book; bank reconciliation statement; trial balance; final accounts; errors and rectification; depreciation; reserves; single entry; non-trading concerns
Basics of Computers	Binary, octal and hexadecimal systems; conversion to and from decimal systems; codes, bits, bytes and words; computer memory; arithmetic and logical operations; algorithms; flowcharts; spreadsheet basics, cell manipulation, formulas, functions, editing and printing
Introduction to Statistics	Primary and secondary data; sampling methods; probability; census; schedule and questionnaire; frequency distribution; tabulation; diagrammatic and graphical presentation of data
Measures of Central Tendency	Meaning, objectives and characteristics; arithmetic mean; geometric mean; harmonic mean; median; mode; quartiles; deciles; percentiles; properties and applications of averages
Measures of Dispersion & Skewness	Range; quartile deviation; mean deviation; standard deviation; coefficient of variation; skewness; Karl Pearson and Bowley’s measures of skewness; kurtosis; normal distribution
Measure of Relation	Meaning and uses of correlation; types of correlation; Karl Pearson’s correlation coefficient; Spearman’s rank correlation; probable error
Time Series & Index Numbers	Meaning and uses of time series; components; measurement of trend and seasonal variations; decomposition; decentralization of data; index numbers; price and quantity index numbers; tests of adequacy; base shifting; deflation; cost of living index numbers; limitations

APPSC ASO Computer Proficiency Test 2026

The APPSC ASO notification also provides the scheme and syllabus for the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The CPT is a practical-type test of 100 marks with a duration of 60 minutes. The minimum qualifying marks are 30 for SC/ST/PBD candidates, 35 for BC candidates and 40 for OC candidates.

Particulars	Details
Test Type	Practical Type
Duration	60 Minutes
Maximum Marks	100
SC/ST/PBD	30 Marks
BC	35 Marks
OC	40 Marks

APPSC ASO CPT Syllabus

The CPT syllabus is divided into Part A and Part B. Part A covers basic computer concepts, operating systems, internet, email and World Wide Web, while Part B focuses on office applications, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software

Part	Topics Covered
Part A	Introduction to computers, components and peripheral devices, input/output devices, storage devices, RAM, ROM, CPU, ALU, computer software, operating systems, Windows, Linux/Mac OS basics, Internet concepts, email and World Wide Web
Part B	Office Suite, getting started with office applications, file operations, office tools, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software