The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, the state agency that conducts direct recruitment for government services in Andhra Pradesh, is hiring Assistant Statistical Officers for the A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service. Selected officers handle statistical, economic and data analysis work in the state's subordinate statistical service, and selection is based on a written examination followed by a computer proficiency test.
APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Recruitment 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026Updated 13 Oct 202620/2026
Total Vacancies
196
Last Date
02 Nov
15 days left
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Last date 02 Nov 2026 · 15 days left
- Notification13 Oct
- Applications Open13 Oct
About APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 20/2026
- Post Name
- Assistant Statistical Officer
- Job Location
- Andhra Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- 95% local reservation within each zone for eligible local candidates; candidates from other States are not entitled to reservation or fee exemption, except PBD and Ex-Servicemen for fee.
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- 18–44 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 37,640 - Rs. 1,15,500
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Statistical Officer
196
UR 83SC 27ST 13EWS 18BC 55
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | EWS | BC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Statistical Officer | 83 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 55 | 196 |
Eligibility Details
Assistant Statistical Officer - Educational Qualification
Must possess (i) Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects; OR (ii) Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects; OR (iii) Bachelor's Degree with Economics (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects; OR (iv) Bachelor's Degree with Commerce (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects; OR (v) Bachelor's Degree with Computer Science (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects, from a University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or State Act or an institution declared as deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or a foreign University approved by the Central Government. The qualification must be possessed as on the date of the notification. Applicants holding an equivalent qualification other than the prescribed one must produce a copy of the relevant Government Orders to the Commission within 10 days of the last date for submitting applications.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Statistical Officer - Educational Qualification | Must possess (i) Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects; OR (ii) Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects; OR (iii) Bachelor's Degree with Economics (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects; OR (iv) Bachelor's Degree with Commerce (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects; OR (v) Bachelor's Degree with Computer Science (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects, from a University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or State Act or an institution declared as deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or a foreign University approved by the Central Government. The qualification must be possessed as on the date of the notification. Applicants holding an equivalent qualification other than the prescribed one must produce a copy of the relevant Government Orders to the Commission within 10 days of the last date for submitting applications. |
Age Limit
18 to 44 years as on 01-07-2026
Age Relaxation
SC / ST / BC / EWS: 5 years; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years; Ex-Servicemen: 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered in the armed forces or NCC; NCC Instructors: service-related deduction; regular A.P. State Government employees: deduction of regular service up to 5 years; retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department with minimum 6 months service: 3 years.
Application Fee
General / Other State candidates (application processing fee Rs. 250 plus examination fee Rs. 80)
Rs. 330
SC / ST / BC / PBD / Ex-Servicemen / White Card holder families / eligible unemployed youth (examination fee exempt)
Rs. 250
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination (Computer Based Recruitment Test)
Two objective papers of 150 questions and 150 marks each, 150 minutes per paper; one-third of the marks for each wrong answer are deducted; minimum qualifying marks are 40% for OC, EWS, Sports Persons and Ex-Servicemen, 35% for BC and 30% for SC, ST and PBD.
- 2Computer Proficiency Test
Practical test of 100 marks in 60 minutes; qualifying in nature with minimum marks of 40 for OC, 35 for BC and 30 for SC, ST and PBD.
- 3Certificate Verification
Verification of educational, reservation, local status and other certificates.
Exam Pattern
150 Minutes per paper (300 minutes total)Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT)Negative: One-third of the marks assigned to each incorrect answer
Paper I - General Studies & Mental Ability
150 questions · 150 marks
Paper II - Subject
150 questions · 150 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I - General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | — |
| Paper II - Subject | 150 | 150 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,640 - Rs. 1,15,500
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official APPSC website and complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if you are applying for the first time
- 2Log in with your OTPR ID and the password you set
- 3Open the Online Application Submission section and select Assistant Statistical Officer Notification No. 20/2026
- 4Check the personal and educational details fetched from your OTPR record
- 5Fill in application-specific details such as local or non-local status, qualification details and examination centre preferences
- 6Upload your scanned photograph and signature in jpg format
- 7Click Save & Submit to generate the payment link
- 8Pay the Rs. 250 application processing fee and the Rs. 80 examination fee through net banking, credit card or debit card
- 9Download the submitted application form and payment reference for future use
Important Details
- One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the APPSC website is mandatory before applying, and OTPR registration alone does not count as an application.
- Applications can be corrected for up to 7 days after the last date on payment of Rs. 100 per correction; fields affecting name, fee and age relaxation cannot be corrected.
- There is no waiting list.
- Candidates already in Government service, autonomous bodies or government aided institutions must inform their Head of Office in writing that they have applied.
- Degrees obtained through open universities or distance education must be recognised by the Distance Education Council, and B.Tech/B.E courses obtained under distance mode must be approved by AICTE.
- BC candidates must produce a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026, and EWS candidates an EWS certificate based on FY 2025-2026 income issued in digital format on or after 01.04.2026, in both cases not later than the closing date of application.
- Candidates who migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh between 2 June 2014 and 1 June 2024 must obtain a Local Status Certificate.
Zone-wise Vacancies
Zone I
Open Vacancies: 1
Local Vacancies: 30
Total: 31
Zone II
Open Vacancies: 1
Local Vacancies: 20
Total: 21
Zone III
Open Vacancies: 1
Local Vacancies: 27
Total: 28
Zone IV
Open Vacancies: 2
Local Vacancies: 39
Total: 41
Zone V
Open Vacancies: 1
Local Vacancies: 38
Total: 39
Zone VI
Open Vacancies: 1
Local Vacancies: 35
Total: 36
Total
Open Vacancies: 7
Local Vacancies: 189
Total: 196
| 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 |
Horizontal Reservation
Women
Vacancies: 45
Meritorious Sports Persons
Vacancies: 9
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
Vacancies: 9
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Women | 45 |
| Meritorious Sports Persons | 9 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 9 |
Zone and District Coverage
Zone I
Districts: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli
Zone II
Districts: Alluri Sitharama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema
Zone III
Districts: West Godavari, Eluru, NTR and Krishna
Zone IV
Districts: Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam and Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore
Zone V
Districts: Tirupathi, Chittoor, Annamayya and YSR Kadapa
Zone VI
Districts: Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool and Sri Sathya Sai
| 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 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
OC / EWS / Sports Persons / Ex-Servicemen
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40%
Backward Classes
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 35%
SC / ST / PBD
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30%
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC / EWS / Sports Persons / Ex-Servicemen | 40% |
| Backward Classes | 35% |
| SC / ST / PBD | 30% |
Computer Proficiency Test
Test Type
Details: Practical
Duration
Details: 60 Minutes
Maximum Marks
Details: 100
SC / ST / PBD Qualifying Marks
Details: 30
BC Qualifying Marks
Details: 35
OC Qualifying Marks
Details: 40
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Test Type | Practical |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| SC / ST / PBD Qualifying Marks | 30 |
| BC Qualifying Marks | 35 |
| OC Qualifying Marks | 40 |
Examination Centres
- Visakhapatnam
- Vijayawada
- Tirupathi
- Ananthapuramu
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Mathematics, Commerce, Economics or Computer Science graduates apply for APPSC ASO 2026?
Yes, they can apply if they studied Statistics as a paper during the degree as specified in the notification. Candidates should check their degree subjects and mark sheets before applying.
Can candidates from other States apply for APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
Yes, but they are not entitled to reservation or to the examination fee exemption, except Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen for the fee. They must pay the full Rs. 330.
Is OTPR registration enough to apply for the post?
No. One Time Profile Registration only creates your profile and user ID. You must complete and submit the notification-specific application for Notification No. 20/2026 and pay the fee for it to be treated as a valid application.
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