APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Brief Notification (No. 37/2026) for direct recruitment to various Group-II Services posts in Andhra Pradesh. According to the notification dated 13 October 2026, a total of 686 vacancies have been announced across 12 categories of posts.

Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 10 November 2026 to 30 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM, through the official APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in.

The recruitment includes posts such as Deputy Tahsildar, Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer, Goods and Services Tax Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Sub-Registrar Grade-II, Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant. Candidates should check the post-wise educational qualifications and the detailed notification before applying.

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Authority	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Recruitment Name	APPSC Group-II Services Recruitment 2026
Notification Number	37/2026
Notification Date	13 October 2026
Recruitment Type	Direct Recruitment
Total Vacancies	686
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	10 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 November 2026
Last Time for Submission	11:59 PM
Preliminary Examination	Offline, objective type and OMR-based
Preliminary Exam Date	To be announced in the detailed notification
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s degree or specific qualifications, depending on the post
Official Website	psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Details

The brief notification announces 686 provisional vacancies across 12 categories. The number of vacancies may change after confirmation from the concerned departments.

S. No.	Name of the Post	Vacancies	Pay Scale
1	Municipal Commissioner Grade-III	6	₹45,830–₹1,30,580
2	Sub-Registrar Grade-II	7	₹44,570–₹1,27,480
3	Deputy Tahsildar	200	₹44,570–₹1,27,480
4	Goods and Services Tax Officer (erstwhile ACTO)	40	₹45,830–₹1,30,580
5	Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies	10	₹45,830–₹1,30,580
6	Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer	176	₹45,830–₹1,30,580
7	Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector	29	₹40,970–₹1,24,380
8	Assistant Section Officer (General Administration Department)	71	₹40,970–₹1,24,380
9	Assistant Section Officer (Finance Department)	5	₹40,970–₹1,24,380
10	Assistant Section Officer (Law Department)	4	₹40,970–₹1,24,380
11	Senior Accountant	90	₹34,580–₹1,07,210
12	Junior Accountant	48	₹25,220–₹80,910
	Total	686

Important: Deputy Tahsildar has the highest number of vacancies, with 200 posts, followed by Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer with 176 posts. Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the final vacancy breakup by category, community and other applicable reservations.

APPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications and other eligibility conditions as of the crucial date specified in the detailed notification. The brief notification states that the detailed notification will be available on or before 10 November 2026.

Educational Qualification

The required educational qualification differs according to the post code.

Post-Wise Qualification Details

Name of the Post	Educational Qualification
Municipal Commissioner Grade-III	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification
Sub-Registrar Grade-II	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification. Preference was specified for candidates with an additional Law degree
Deputy Tahsildar	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification
Goods and Services Tax Officer	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification
Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification
Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification
Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification, along with the prescribed physical requirements
Assistant Section Officer — General Administration Department	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification
Assistant Section Officer — Finance Department	Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics or Commerce
Assistant Section Officer — Law Department	Bachelor’s degree in Law
Senior Accountant	Degree in Commerce, Economics or Mathematics, subject to the additional computer qualification provisions
Junior Accountant	Degree in Commerce, Economics or Mathematics, subject to the additional computer qualification provisions

Computer Qualification for Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant

The 2026 brief notification also lists computer-related qualification requirements for the Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant posts.

Candidates should check whether they possess one of the specified qualifications:

Certificate course in Office Automation conducted by the Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh.
Certificate course in PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting.
Certificate course in Web Designing.
Alternatively, a specified computer-related degree such as BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science), B.Com. (Computer Applications), B.A. (Computer Applications), or B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science or Information Technology, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Candidates should read the detailed notification carefully to confirm how the degree requirement and alternative computer qualifications apply to each accountant post.

Age Limit

Name of the Post	Expected Minimum Age	Expected Maximum Age
Municipal Commissioner Grade-III	18 years	42 years
Sub-Registrar Grade-II	20 years	42 years
Deputy Tahsildar	18 years	42 years
Goods and Services Tax Officer	18 years	42 years
Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies	18 years	42 years
Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer	18 years	42 years
Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector	18 years	30 years
Assistant Section Officer — General Administration Department	18 years	42 years
Assistant Section Officer — Finance Department	18 years	42 years
Assistant Section Officer — Law Department	18 years	42 years
Senior Accountant	18 years	42 years
Junior Accountant	18 years	42 years

Age Relaxation

Based on the previous APPSC Group-II recruitment, the following relaxations may be useful as a reference:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST/BC/EWS	5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities	10 years
Ex-servicemen	As prescribed under the applicable rules, including eligible service-related relaxation

APPSC Group 2 Salary 2026

The salary offered under APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 varies according to the post. The notified pay scales range from ₹25,220–₹80,910 for Junior Accountant to ₹45,830–₹1,30,580 for several Group-II posts.

The highest pay scale listed in the brief notification is ₹45,830–₹1,30,580, applicable to Municipal Commissioner Grade-III, Goods and Services Tax Officer, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies and Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer.

These figures represent the notified pay scales, not the guaranteed monthly take-home salary. Actual earnings may depend on applicable allowances, deductions and service rules.

APPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2026

The brief notification provides for a Screening Test (Preliminary Examination) and a Main Examination.

The preliminary examination will be conducted in offline mode using objective-type questions and an OMR answer sheet. The date will be announced in the detailed notification.

Candidates should consult the detailed notification for the complete selection procedure, qualifying requirements, any post-specific tests and the applicable rules for the final selection.

The notification also includes the scheme and syllabus for a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). Candidates should verify the posts to which this test applies and the relevant requirements in the detailed notification.

APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026

1. Preliminary Examination

The Screening Test is designed to assess candidates at degree standard.

Subject	Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Studies and Mental Ability	150	150	150 minutes
Total	150	150	150 minutes

The preliminary examination consists of 150 objective-type questions carrying a total of 150 marks. The duration is 150 minutes, or two hours and 30 minutes.

Negative marking: As specified in the notification, one-third of the marks prescribed for a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.

2. Main Examination

The Main Examination consists of two objective-type papers at degree standard.

Paper	Subjects	Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper I	Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh; General Overview of the Indian Constitution	150	150	150 minutes
Paper II	Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy; Science and Technology	150	150	150 minutes
Total		300	300	300 minutes

Each paper carries 150 marks and has a duration of 150 minutes. The combined written examination carries 300 marks.

The notification specifies negative marking of one-third of the marks prescribed for each wrong answer in the Main Examination as well.

APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026

Candidates preparing for the recruitment should study the syllabus provided in the official notification. The syllabus covers Indian history, geography, Indian society, current affairs, mental ability, Andhra Pradesh history, the Constitution, the economy and science and technology.

Preliminary Examination Syllabus

1. Indian History — 30 Marks

Major topics include:

Indus Valley Civilization and the Vedic Age
Buddhism and Jainism
Mauryan and Gupta Empires
Harshavardhana and his achievements
Chola administration
Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire
Bhakti and Sufi movements
Shivaji and the Maratha Empire
Arrival of Europeans in India
Revolt of 1857
British rule and social reform movements
Indian National Movement
Post-independence consolidation and reorganisation

2. Geography — 30 Marks

The syllabus includes:

Earth and the solar system
Interior of the Earth and major landforms
Atmosphere, climate, tides, waves and ocean currents
Physical geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
Drainage systems, soils and vegetation
Natural hazards and disaster management
Agriculture, natural resources and industries
Transport, communication, tourism and trade
Human development, demographics, urbanisation and migration

3. Indian Society — 30 Marks

Important topics include the structure of Indian society, family, marriage, kinship, caste, tribes, ethnicity, religion and women.

Social issues include casteism, communalism, crimes against women, child abuse, child labour and youth unrest. Welfare mechanisms, constitutional provisions and statutory safeguards for disadvantaged communities, women, persons with disabilities and children are also included.

4. Current Affairs — 30 Marks

Candidates should prepare for major international, national and Andhra Pradesh state events and issues.

5. Mental Ability — 30 Marks

The syllabus includes:

Logical reasoning
Statements, assumptions, arguments and conclusions
Number and letter series
Coding and decoding
Odd-one-out questions
Relationship-based problems
Shapes and their subsections
Number systems and averages
Ratio and proportion
Percentages
Simple and compound interest
Time and work
Time and distance
Data analysis using tables, bar diagrams, line graphs and pie charts

Main Examination Syllabus

Paper I: Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh and Indian Constitution

Paper I carries 150 marks and is divided into two sections of 75 marks each.

Section A: Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh — 75 Marks

Key topics include:

Prehistoric cultures
Satavahanas and Ikshvakus
Vishnukundins and Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi
Andhra Cholas and their cultural contributions
Major and minor dynasties that ruled Andhra between the 11th and 16th centuries
Growth of Telugu language and literature
Arrival of Europeans and the establishment of British rule
Social and cultural awakening in Andhra
Justice Party and Self-Respect Movement
Nationalist movement in Andhra
Socialist, communist, anti-zamindari and Kisan movements
Andhra Movement and the formation of Andhra State in 1953
Visalandhra Mahasabha and the States Reorganisation Commission
Formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1956 and important events through 2014

Section B: Indian Constitution — 75 Marks

Important topics include:

Constitutional development and salient features
Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Duties and constitutional amendments
Basic structure of the Constitution
Legislature, Executive and Judiciary
Judicial review and judicial activism
Union-State legislative, administrative and financial relations
Constitutional bodies and human rights institutions
Right to Information, Lokpal and Lokayukta
Centre-State relations and federalism
Political parties, elections and electoral reforms
Anti-Defection Law
Decentralisation and the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments

Paper II: Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Science and Technology

Paper II carries 150 marks and is divided into two sections of 75 marks each.

Section A: Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy — 75 Marks

The major topics are:

Structure of the Indian economy
National income, economic growth and development
Economic planning and the 1991 economic reforms
NITI Aayog and decentralisation of financial resources
RBI, banking, monetary policy and inflation
Public finance, taxation, GST and the Union Budget
Balance of payments and foreign direct investment
Agriculture, industrial development and the services sector
Andhra Pradesh’s GSDP and per capita income
Andhra Pradesh state revenue, expenditure, debt and recent state budgets
Agriculture and allied sectors in Andhra Pradesh
Industrial policies, MSMEs and industrial corridors
Information technology, electronics and communications in Andhra Pradesh

Section B: Science and Technology — 75 Marks

Important topics include:

National science and technology policies
Space technology, launch vehicles and Indian satellite missions
Defence research and development
Information and communication technology
Digital India and e-governance
Cybersecurity and nuclear technology
Energy management and renewable energy
Ecology, ecosystems and biodiversity
Wildlife conservation and biosphere reserves
Waste management and pollution control
Climate change and global warming
Sustainable development
Environmental initiatives
Public health programmes and disease prevention

Candidates should use the official notification’s detailed syllabus as the final reference for preparation.

APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test

The uploaded notification also contains a Computer Proficiency Test scheme and syllabus.

The test is described as a practical examination with a duration of 60 minutes and a maximum of 100 marks. The qualifying marks listed are:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
SC/ST/PBD	30
BC	35
OC	40

The syllabus covers computer fundamentals, operating systems, internet and email concepts, office software, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.

Practical assessment topics include preparing formatted documents, typing speed, inserting and organising objects, creating and formatting Excel worksheets, using formulas and charts, and preparing PowerPoint presentations.

Candidates should verify the applicability of the CPT to their chosen post and all qualifying conditions in the detailed notification.

How to Apply Online for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these general steps once the online application facility opens.

Visit the official APPSC website: psc.ap.gov.in.
Open the Group-II Services Recruitment 2026 notification or application link.
Read the detailed notification carefully and confirm your eligibility for the selected post.
Complete any required registration or candidate-account formalities as instructed by APPSC.
Enter the required personal, educational and other details in the online application form.
Upload the required documents, photograph and signature, if requested, in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable application fee, if required, according to the detailed notification.
Review all information before submitting the application.
Submit the form and save or print the application confirmation for future reference.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates can prepare the following documents in advance, subject to the official application instructions:

Educational qualification certificates and degree details
Date-of-birth proof
Identity proof
Community or reservation certificate, where applicable
Relevant disability or other eligibility certificates, where applicable
Photograph and signature in the prescribed digital format
Computer qualification certificates, if applicable to the selected post

The exact documents and formats must be confirmed from the detailed notification and online application requirements.

Important Dates

The application schedule announced in the brief notification is as follows:

Event	Date
Brief Notification Released	13 October 2026
Detailed Notification Expected	On or before 10 November 2026
Online Applications Begin	10 November 2026
Online Applications Close	30 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Preliminary Examination	Date to be announced

Candidates should regularly check the official website for the detailed notification, application instructions, examination dates and subsequent updates.

Important Links

Link	Details
Official Notification	APPSC Brief Notification No. 37/2026
Online Application	APPSC official website
Official Website	psc.ap.gov.in

Important Instructions for Candidates

Read the detailed notification before submitting the application.
Check the specific educational qualification required for your preferred post.
Verify the age limit and applicable relaxations before applying.
Remember that the vacancies are provisional and may change.
Check the physical requirements if applying for the Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector post.
Prepare according to the official syllabus and examination scheme.
Apply before 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
Use only the official APPSC website for authentic recruitment information.

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 offers 686 provisional vacancies across several departments of the Andhra Pradesh government. Candidates interested in administrative, revenue, registration, taxation, cooperative, secretariat and accounts-related posts should review the prescribed qualifications and start preparing according to the official syllabus.

The online application window is scheduled from 10 November to 30 November 2026. Before applying, candidates should read the detailed notification on the official APPSC website and verify all eligibility conditions, application fees and post-specific requirements.

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026: 686 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern and Apply Online