The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, the state agency that recruits for government services in Andhra Pradesh, has announced direct recruitment to Group-II Services with 686 provisional vacancies spread across 12 post categories. The posts include Deputy Tahsildar, Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer, Senior Accountant, Assistant Section Officer, Sub-Registrar, Excise Sub-Inspector and others, offering graduates a chance at executive and supervisory roles in state departments.
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 202637/2026
Total Vacancies
686
Last Date
30 Nov
43 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open from 10 Nov 2026
Last date 30 Nov 2026
- Notification13 Oct
- Applications Open10 Nov
About APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 37/2026
- Post Name
- Municipal Commissioner Grade-III, Sub-Registrar Grade-II and 10 more
- Job Location
- Andhra Pradesh
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- For Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant: pass in Office Automation, PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting or Web Designing certificate course of the Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P., or a BCA / B.Sc (Comp.) / B.Com (Comp.) / B.A. (Comp.) / B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science or Information Technology degree
Vacancy Breakdown
Municipal Commissioner Grade-III
6
Sub-Registrar Grade-II
7
Deputy Tahsildar
200
Goods and Service Tax Officer (erstwhile ACTO)
40
Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies
10
Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer
176
Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector
29
Assistant Section Officer - General Administration Department
71
Assistant Section Officer - Finance Department
5
Assistant Section Officer - Law Department
4
Senior Accountant
90
Junior Accountant
48
Total686
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | 6 |
| Sub-Registrar Grade-II | 7 |
| Deputy Tahsildar | 200 |
| Goods and Service Tax Officer (erstwhile ACTO) | 40 |
| Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 10 |
| Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer | 176 |
| Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector | 29 |
| Assistant Section Officer - General Administration Department | 71 |
| Assistant Section Officer - Finance Department | 5 |
| Assistant Section Officer - Law Department | 4 |
| Senior Accountant | 90 |
| Junior Accountant | 48 |
| Grand Total | 686 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Municipal Commissioner Grade-III6 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or a Provincial Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
Sub-Registrar Grade-II7 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or a Provincial Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
- Preference
- Preference shall be given to persons who, in addition to the Bachelor's Degree, possess a Degree in Law of a recognized university
Deputy Tahsildar200 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or a Provincial Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
Goods and Service Tax Officer (erstwhile ACTO)40 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or a Provincial Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies10 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or a Provincial Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer176 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or a Provincial Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector29 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or a Provincial Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
- Physical Standards
- Physical requirements prescribed for the post are to be seen in the Detailed Notification
Assistant Section Officer - General Administration Department71 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or a Provincial Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
Assistant Section Officer - Finance Department5 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or Economics or Commerce from any University in India recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
Assistant Section Officer - Law Department4 posts
- Qualification
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law from any University in India recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
Senior Accountant90 posts
- Qualification
- Must have passed a Degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission, and must have passed the Office Automation, PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting or Web Designing certificate course examination of the Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P., or hold a BCA, B.Sc (Comp.), B.Com (Comp.), B.A. (Comp.) or B.Tech/B.E. with Computer Science or Information Technology degree.
Junior Accountant48 posts
- Qualification
- Must have passed a Degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission, and must have passed the Office Automation, PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting or Web Designing certificate course examination of the Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P., or hold a BCA, B.Sc (Comp.), B.Com (Comp.), B.A. (Comp.) or B.Tech/B.E. with Computer Science or Information Technology degree.
Selection Process
- 1Screening Test (Preliminary Examination)
Offline objective type OMR-based test of 150 questions carrying 150 marks in General Studies and Mental Ability, of 150 minutes duration; one-third of the marks for a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
- 2Main Examination
Two objective type papers of 150 marks each, 300 marks in total, with 150 minutes for each paper; Paper I covers Social History of Andhra Pradesh and the Indian Constitution, Paper II covers Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Science and Technology; one-third negative marking applies.
- 3Computer Proficiency Test
Practical test of 100 marks of 60 minutes duration on office automation with computers and associated software; minimum qualifying marks are 30 for SC/ST/PBD, 35 for BC and 40 for OC; the posts to which the test applies are to be confirmed from the detailed notification.
Exam Pattern
150 minutes for the Screening Test and 150 minutes for each Main Examination paperOffline (Objective type, OMR based)Negative: One-third of the marks prescribed for a question is deducted for each wrong answer
Screening Test - General Studies and Mental Ability
150 questions · 150 marks
Main Paper I - Social History of Andhra Pradesh and Indian Constitution
150 questions · 150 marks
Main Paper II - Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy; Science and Technology
150 questions · 150 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening Test - General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | — |
| Main Paper I - Social History of Andhra Pradesh and Indian Constitution | 150 | 150 | — |
| Main Paper II - Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy; Science and Technology | 150 | 150 | — |
Salary Structure
Municipal Commissioner Grade-III
Pay: Rs. 45,830-1,30,580
Sub-Registrar Grade-II
Pay: Rs. 44,570-1,27,480
Deputy Tahsildar
Pay: Rs. 44,570-1,27,480
Goods and Service Tax Officer (erstwhile ACTO)
Pay: Rs. 45,830-1,30,580
Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies
Pay: Rs. 45,830-1,30,580
Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer
Pay: Rs. 45,830-1,30,580
Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector
Pay: Rs. 40,970-1,24,380
Assistant Section Officer - General Administration Department
Pay: Rs. 40,970-1,24,380
Assistant Section Officer - Finance Department
Pay: Rs. 40,970-1,24,380
Assistant Section Officer - Law Department
Pay: Rs. 40,970-1,24,380
Senior Accountant
Pay: Rs. 34,580-1,07,210
Junior Accountant
Pay: Rs. 25,220-80,910
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | Rs. 45,830-1,30,580 |
| Sub-Registrar Grade-II | Rs. 44,570-1,27,480 |
| Deputy Tahsildar | Rs. 44,570-1,27,480 |
| Goods and Service Tax Officer (erstwhile ACTO) | Rs. 45,830-1,30,580 |
| Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | Rs. 45,830-1,30,580 |
| Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer | Rs. 45,830-1,30,580 |
| Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector | Rs. 40,970-1,24,380 |
| Assistant Section Officer - General Administration Department | Rs. 40,970-1,24,380 |
| Assistant Section Officer - Finance Department | Rs. 40,970-1,24,380 |
| Assistant Section Officer - Law Department | Rs. 40,970-1,24,380 |
| Senior Accountant | Rs. 34,580-1,07,210 |
| Junior Accountant | Rs. 25,220-80,910 |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official APPSC website and open Brief Notification No. 37/2026 for Group-II Services
- 2Read the detailed recruitment notification and the post-wise eligibility conditions once published
- 3Open the online application facility for Group-II Recruitment 2026
- 4Complete the registration or login procedure specified by APPSC
- 5Fill in the personal, educational and other required details accurately
- 6Select the posts you are eligible for as per the application instructions
- 7Complete the remaining application requirements prescribed in the detailed notification
- 8Review and submit the application before the last date
- 9Retain the submitted application details for future reference
Important Details
- All 686 vacancies are provisional and are subject to variation upon confirmation from the departments concerned.
- Age limits, community-wise reservation, application fee and the physical standards for the Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector post are not given in the brief notification and will be notified in the Detailed Notification, which will be available on the Commission's website on or before 10 November 2026.
- The date of the Detailed Notification will be reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects, including possession of the educational qualification.
- Applications are accepted only through the prescribed online mode; any application sent through any other mode will not be entertained.
Screening Test Syllabus (Marks)
Indian History
Marks: 30
Geography
Marks: 30
Indian Society
Marks: 30
Current Affairs
Marks: 30
Mental Ability
Marks: 30
Total
Marks: 150
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Indian History | 30 |
| Geography | 30 |
| Indian Society | 30 |
| Current Affairs | 30 |
| Mental Ability | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
Main Examination Syllabus (Marks)
Paper I
Section: Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh
Paper I
Section: Indian Constitution
Paper II
Section: Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy
Paper II
Section: Science and Technology
| Paper | Section |
|---|---|
| Paper I | Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh |
| Paper I | Indian Constitution |
| Paper II | Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy |
| Paper II | Science and Technology |
Marks: 75
Computer Proficiency Test Scheme
Test Name
Details: Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software
Test Type
Details: Practical
Duration
Details: 60 Minutes
Maximum Marks
Details: 100
Minimum Qualifying Marks - SC / ST / PBD
Details: 30
Minimum Qualifying Marks - BC
Details: 35
Minimum Qualifying Marks - OC
Details: 40
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software |
| Test Type | Practical |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks - SC / ST / PBD | 30 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks - BC | 35 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks - OC | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can any graduate apply for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?
Graduates from a recognized university can apply for Post Codes 01 to 08, which include Deputy Tahsildar, Municipal Commissioner Grade-III and Sub-Registrar Grade-II. The Finance and Law Assistant Section Officer posts and the Senior and Junior Accountant posts have their own subject-specific degree requirements.
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