The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 under Notification No. 37/2026 on 10 November 2026, announcing 720 vacancies for Executive and Non-Executive posts in various state government departments. The online application process has started, and eligible candidates can submit their applications by 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM). The Screening Test is scheduled for 21 February 2027. Candidates can check the notification PDF, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application process and examination pattern below.
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 Out: Download PDF
The Commission has published the detailed APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 with information about 30 post codes, vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, pay scales and the selection procedure. Candidates should go through the official notification to check the requirements for their preferred post before submitting the application.
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026: Overview
The APPSC Group 2 recruitment covers Executive and Non-Executive positions in different Andhra Pradesh government departments. The key details of the recruitment are provided below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Examination Name | APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 |
| Notification Number | 37/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | 720 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Degree, with post-specific requirements |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group 2 Important Dates 2026
APPSC has announced the application schedule and Screening Test date along with Notification No. 37/2026. Candidates should note the following dates to avoid missing any recruitment-related deadlines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 11 December 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | Up to 7 days after the last date (Fee: ₹100 per correction) |
| Screening Test Date (Offline/OMR) | 21 February 2027 |
| Main Examination Date | To be announced later (CBRT mode) |
APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026
APPSC has announced 720 vacancies under Group 2 Recruitment 2026. These include 471 Executive posts and 249 Non-Executive posts across various departments. The detailed post-wise vacancy distribution is given below.
APPSC Group 2 Executive Posts Vacancy 2026
| Post Code No. | Name of the Post & Department | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-III in A.P Municipal Commissioners Sub-Ordinate Service | 06 |
| 02 | Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer in A.P Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service | 17 |
| 03 | Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies in A.P. Cooperative Sub-Service | 10 |
| 04 | Deputy Tahsildar in A.P. Revenue Service | 203 (01 CF) |
| 05 | Sub-Registrar Grade-II in A.P Registrations Service | 07 |
| 06 | Goods and Service Tax Officer in A.P. State (Commercial Tax) Service | 40 |
| 07 | Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service | 29 (02 CF) |
| Total | 471 |
APPSC Group 2 Non-Executive Posts Vacancy 2026
| Post Code No. | Name of the Post & Department | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 08 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service | 71 (05 CF) |
| 09 | Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 05 |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 04 (01 CF) |
| 11 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (HOD’s) | 90 |
| 12 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (Districts) | 01 |
| 13 | Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (HOD’s) | 47 |
| 14 | Junior Office Assistant in Commissionerate of Industries Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 02 (01 CF) |
| 15 | Junior Office Assistant in A.P Public Health and Family Welfare Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 03 (02 CF) |
| 16 | Junior Office Assistant in Director of Animal Husbandry Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 01 |
| 17 | Junior Office Assistant in DG, Prisons & Correctional Services Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 01 CF |
| 18 | Junior Office Assistant in O/o Advocate General of A.P. under A.P. Ministerial Service | 01 |
| 19 | Junior Office Assistant in Engineer-in-Chief, R&B Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 01 CF |
| 20 | Junior Office Assistant in Directorate of Government Examinations Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 05 (04 CF) |
| 21 | Junior Office Assistant in Commissioner of Civil Supplies Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 03 (02 CF) |
| 22 | Junior Office Assistant in Director of Insurance & Medical Services Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 02 (01 CF) |
| 23 | Junior Office Assistant in A.P Economics and Statistics Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 03 CF |
| 24 | Junior Office Assistant in Director of Prosecutions Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 01 |
| 25 | Junior Office Assistant in Director of Boilers Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 01 CF |
| 26 | Junior Office Assistant in A.P. Public Health & Municipal Engineering Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 01 CF |
| 27 | Junior Office Assistant in Commissioner of School Education Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 02 CF |
| 28 | Junior Office Assistant in Commissioner of Higher Education (TE) under A.P. Ministerial Service | 01 |
| 29 | Junior Office Assistant in Director of Agriculture Department under A.P. Ministerial Service | 02 (01 CF) |
| 30 | Junior Office Assistant in the Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration under A.P. Ministerial Service | 01 CF |
| Total | 249 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 720 |
APPSC Group 2 Application Fee 2026
Candidates applying for the APPSC Group 2 examination must pay the prescribed application processing fee and examination fee. The fee details are given below.
- Processing Fee: ₹250 (applicable to all applicants).
- Examination Fee: ₹80.
- Fee Exemptions: SC, ST, BC, PBDs, Ex-Servicemen, and families holding a Household Supply White Card, as well as unemployed youth (subject to a formal declaration), are exempted from the ₹80 examination fee. Out-of-state applicants must pay the full fee of ₹330.
APPSC Group 2 Apply Online 2026
The APPSC Group 2 Apply Online 2026 process started on 10 November 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the Commission’s official website until 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates must complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR), if they have not registered previously, before proceeding with the online application. The direct application portal is provided below.
How to Apply For APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to submit their online application:
- Visit the official APPSC website www.@psc.ap.gov.in
- Complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) using the required details.
- Log in to the recruitment portal using your registered credentials.
- Select the Group 2 Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Enter the required personal, educational and other details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment mode.
- Submit the application form and check all details carefully.
- Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
APPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 must meet the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Commission. These include nationality, educational qualification, age limit and physical standards for the Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector post.
APPSC Group 2 Age Limit 2026
Age Limit: The minimum age requirement ranges from 18 to 21 years, while the maximum age limit is 30 to 44 years, depending on the post. The age will be calculated as of 01 July 2026.
| Post Code | Post Name | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | 21 Years | 44 Years |
| 02 | Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer | 18 Years | 44 Years |
| 03 | Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 18 Years | 44 Years |
| 04 | Deputy Tahsildar | 18 Years | 44 Years |
| 05 | Sub-Registrar Grade-II | 20 Years | 44 Years |
| 06 | Goods and Service Tax Officer | 18 Years | 44 Years |
| 07 | Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector | 18 Years | 30 Years |
| 08–30 | All Non-Executive Posts (ASO, Accountants and Junior Office Assistants) | 18 Years | 44 Years |
APPSC Group 2 Educational Qualification 2026
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification from a recognised university or institution as of the date of the detailed notification. A Bachelor’s Degree is required for most posts, while certain positions have additional subject-specific and computer qualifications.
| Post Code | Post Name |
Educational Qualification
|
| 01–08 | Executive Posts and ASO (GAD) |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
|
| 9 | ASO (Finance Department) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Economics or Commerce
|
| 10 | ASO (Law Department) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Law
|
| 11–12 | Senior Accountant |
Degree in Commerce, Economics or Mathematics, with prescribed computer qualification
|
| 13 | Junior Accountant |
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Commerce, Mathematics or Economics, with prescribed computer qualification
|
| 14–30 | Junior Office Assistant Posts |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
|
Computer Qualification for Accountant Posts:
Candidates applying for the Accountant posts must possess any one of the following computer qualifications:
- Certificate in Office Automation, PC Maintenance, or Web Designing from B.T.E.T.
- BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications).
- Sc. in Computer Science.
- Com. in Computer Applications.
- Tech/B.E. in Computer Science or Information Technology.
APPSC Group 2 Physical Standards
Candidates applying for the Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector post (Post Code 07) must meet the prescribed physical standards.
| Physical Standards | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Height | 165 cm | 152.5 cm |
| Chest | 81 cm (with prescribed expansion of 5 cm) | Not applicable |
| Minimum Weight | Not specified | 45.5 kg |
APPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2026
The APPSC Group 2 selection process includes three stages. Candidates must qualify in the Screening Test to appear for the Main Examination. Those shortlisted after the Main Examination must also qualify the Computer Proficiency Test.
- Screening Test: An objective-type examination conducted offline using OMR sheets to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination.
- Main Examination: An objective-type examination conducted in Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode.
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): A practical computer test for candidates shortlisted after the Main Examination.
Final selection will be based on merit in the Main Examination, subject to qualifying the Computer Proficiency Test and fulfilling the prescribed eligibility and verification requirements.
APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern
The APPSC Group 2 examination consists of a Screening Test and a Main Examination. Both are objective-type tests, but the Screening Test is conducted offline, while the Main Examination is held in CBRT mode.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Indian History | 30 |
| Geography | 30 |
| Indian Society | 30 |
| Current Affairs | 30 |
| Mental Ability | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
Candidates should understand the exam pattern and practise objective-type questions before the examination. The APPSC Group 2 Test Series can help candidates practise mock tests and assess their preparation. Regular practice can also help identify weak areas and improve time management.
APPSC Group 2 Main Examination Pattern 2026
The Mains Examination is described as comprising two objective-type papers at degree standard. Each paper carries 150 marks and has a duration of 150 minutes.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | 1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh (history of Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh) 2. General Overview of the Indian Constitution |
150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper-II | 1. Indian and AP Economy 2. Science and Technology |
150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Total | 300 | 300 Minutes | 300 |
Solving APPSC Group 2 Previous Year Question Papers can help candidates understand question patterns, review their preparation and identify topics that need more practice.
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026
The APPSC Group 2 syllabus covers General Studies and Mental Ability for the Screening Test, followed by Andhra Pradesh’s social history, the Indian Constitution, the economy, and Science and Technology in the Main Examination.
APPSC Group 2 Screening Test Syllabus 2026
The Screening Test syllabus includes the following subjects and important topics.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Indian History | Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History |
| Geography | Indian Geography, Physical Geography and related topics |
| Indian Society | Social structure and contemporary social issues |
| Current Affairs | National and international events |
| Mental Ability | Logical reasoning, analytical ability and numerical aptitude |
APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2026
The Mains Examination consists of two papers covering Andhra Pradesh history, the Constitution, the economy, and Science and Technology.
| Paper | Subjects and Topics |
|---|---|
| Paper I | Social History of Andhra Pradesh and General Overview of the Indian Constitution |
| Paper II | Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy, Science and Technology |
Candidates should review the complete APPSC Group 2 Syllabus before starting their preparation. Those who need structured guidance can also explore APPSC Group 2 Online Classes to study the important topics and prepare according to the examination scheme.
APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test 2026
The Computer Proficiency Test is a practical examination designed to assess candidates’ ability to use computers and office automation software. It carries 100 marks and has a duration of 60 minutes. The CPT is a qualifying test. Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks applicable to their category.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| SC/ST/PBD | 30 |
| BC | 35 |
| OC | 40 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
APPSC Group 2 Salary 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) offers attractive salary packages to candidates selected through the Group 2 Recruitment 2026. The salary varies according to the post and department. As per Notification No. 37/2026, the pay scale ranges from ₹25,220 to ₹1,30,580. Candidates can check the post-wise salary details for Executive and Non-Executive posts in the tables below.
Executive Posts
| Post Code No. | Name of the Post | Scale of Pay (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | 45,830 – 1,30,580 |
| 02 | Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer | 45,830 – 1,30,580 |
| 03 | Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 45,830 – 1,30,580 |
| 04 | Deputy Tahsildar | 44,570 – 1,27,480 |
| 05 | Sub-Registrar Grade-II | 44,570 – 1,27,480 |
| 06 | Goods and Service Tax Officer | 44,570 – 1,27,480 |
| 07 | Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector | 40,970 – 1,24,380 |
Non- Executive Posts
| Post Code No. | Name of the Post | Scale of Pay (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 08 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) | 40,970 – 1,24,380 |
| 09 | Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) | 40,970 – 1,24,380 |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) | 40,970 – 1,24,380 |
| 11 | Senior Accountant (HOD’s) | 34,580 – 1,07,210 |
| 12 | Senior Accountant (Districts) | 34,580 – 1,07,210 |
| 13 | Junior Accountant | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| 14 to 30 | Junior Office Assistant (Various Departments) | 25,220 – 80,910 |
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