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APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 686 Executive & Non-Executive Posts

Advt No: Notification No. 37/2026•Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission

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⏳ 40 Days Left to Apply

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Total Vacancies

APPSC

686

Deputy Tahsildar (AP Revenue Subordinate Service), Deputy Mandal Planning & Development Officer (Deputy MPDO), Assistant Section Officer - ASO (Secretariat Subordinate Service)

Min Qualification

ANY GRADUATE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 42 Yrs

as on 1 Jul 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹28,940–₹91,000

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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (Advt No: Notification No. 37/2026)

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About this Recruitment

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has published Notification No. 37/2026 inviting online applications for 686 permanent executive and non-executive vacancies under Group-II Services across various Government departments of Andhra Pradesh. High-demand executive posts include Deputy Tahsildar (200 posts), Municipal Commissioner Grade-III (6 posts), Sub-Registrar Grade-II (7 posts), Assistant Commercial Tax Officer (40 posts), and Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector (29 posts), alongside prominent non-executive posts such as Deputy MPDO (176 posts), Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat (80 posts), and Senior Accountant (90 posts). Candidates possessing a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university and aged between 18 and 42 years as of 01 July 2026 are eligible to apply. Selection involves a Preliminary Screening Examination (150 Marks), Main Written Examination (300 Marks), and Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). Online applications open on 10 November 2026 and conclude on 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM on psc.ap.gov.in.

✨ Copilot Highlights

APPSC releases Group-II Services Notification No. 37/2026 for 686 executive and non-executive vacancies.
Major posts include 200 Deputy Tahsildars, 176 Deputy MPDOs, 80 Assistant Section Officers, and 40 ACTOs.
Pay scales range from ₹28,940 to ₹91,000, with average monthly executive gross earnings of ~₹54,448 and in-hand of ~₹49,598.
Eligibility: Any Bachelor's Degree from a UGC-recognized university; physical standards apply specifically to Prohibition & Excise SI.
Age limit of 18 to 42 years as of 01 July 2026, with a 5-year relaxation for AP SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates and 10 years for PwBD.
Exam pattern: 150-mark Prelims (Screening Test) followed by a 300-mark Mains (2 Papers) and qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
Application fee of ₹370 for General candidates, while reserved categories pay only ₹250 processing fee (exempted from ₹120 exam fee).
Online registration active on psc.ap.gov.in from 10 November 2026 through 30 November 2026.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

42 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 July 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates of Andhra Pradesh: +5 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and NCC Instructors: +3 Years

Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department: +3 Years

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Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE, B COM, B SC, B A

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

13 October 2026

Application Start Date

10 November 2026

Last Date to Apply

30 November 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Deputy Tahsildar (AP Revenue Subordinate Service)	200	ANY GRADUATE
Deputy Mandal Planning & Development Officer (Deputy MPDO)	176	ANY GRADUATE
Assistant Section Officer - ASO (Secretariat Subordinate Service)	80	ANY GRADUATE
Senior Accountant (AP Treasuries & Accounts Subordinate Service)	90	ANY GRADUATE
Senior Auditor (AP State Audit Subordinate Service)	48	ANY GRADUATE
Assistant Commercial Tax Officer - ACTO (Commercial Taxes Sub-Service)	40	ANY GRADUATE
Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector (AP Excise Subordinate Service)	29	ANY GRADUATE
Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies	10	ANY GRADUATE
Sub-Registrar Grade-II (AP Registration & Stamps Subordinate Service)	7	ANY GRADUATE
Municipal Commissioner Grade-III (AP Municipal Administration Service)	6	ANY GRADUATE

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: AP Revised Pay Scales (RPS) 2022 / Cadre Pay Scales (₹28,940 – ₹91,000) with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and comprehensive state service perks

Official Pay Scale

₹37,640 – ₹82,880 (Executive Cadre) / ₹28,940 – ₹78,910 (Non-Executive)

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹37,640

Dearness Allowance (DA)26%

₹9,786

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹6,775

Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,268

Gross Monthly Salary₹56,469

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹4,743

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹450

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹5,253

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹51,216

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹6.78 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

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Stage 1: Preliminary Screening Examination (Objective Type)

Exam Mode: Offline OMR Based / Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT)

150 Minutes

Total Marks: 150

Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted per wrong response

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, and Modern)	30	30	30 min
Geography (General, Physical, and Economic Geography of India & AP)	30	30	30 min
Indian Society (Structure, Social Issues, and Welfare Mechanisms)	30	30	30 min
Current Affairs (National, International, and Andhra Pradesh Regional Events)	30	30	30 min
Mental Ability & Reasoning (Logical, Analytical, and Data Interpretation)	30	30	30 min

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Preliminary Exam: General Studies & Mental Ability (150 Marks)

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Mains Paper-I: Social History of AP & Indian Constitution (150 Marks)

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Mains Paper-II: Indian & AP Economy & Science and Technology (150 Marks)

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Access the official portal of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission at https://psc.ap.gov.in.

Complete 'One Time Profile Registration (OTPR)' if applying for the first time by providing basic details, Aadhaar number, photo, and signature.

Navigate to the 'Online Application Submission' section and locate 'Notification No. 37/2026: Group-II Services Recruitment'.

Verify pre-populated personal and demographic details, and select qualifying graduation degree credentials with university details and passing year.

Specify post preferences in order of choice (Executive and Non-Executive Cadres) and local district zone status.

For candidates opting for Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector post, confirm meeting mandatory physical measurement benchmarks.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to submit the application processing and examination fee (₹370 for UR, ₹250 for SC/ST/BC/PwBD/ESM).

Verify the preview of the completed application form, submit the final declaration, and retain a printed copy of the submitted form along with the transaction receipt before 30 November 2026.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Recent Passport Size Color Photograph

3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, JPG/JPEG format under 50 KB, clear white background

Scanned Specimen Signature

3.5 cm x 1.5 cm, JPG/JPEG format under 30 KB, signed on plain white paper in black/blue ink

SSC (Class 10) / Matriculation Certificate

Official proof of Date of Birth and name spelling

Degree Graduation Marksheets & Degree Certificate

Bachelor's Degree certificates from a recognized university in PDF format

Integrated Community / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/BC)

Issued by competent revenue authority (Tahsildar) of Government of Andhra Pradesh

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate

Valid income and asset certificate for the current financial year

Study / Residence Certificates (Classes IV to X)

Proof of Local Candidature under AP Presidential Order / Zonal allocations

Government Photo Identity Card

Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License

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Physical Standards & Efficiency

Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Mandatory physical measurements and endurance criteria as prescribed in the official notification.

Category & Gender	Height (Min)	Chest (Min / Exp)	Running / Race	Other Events
Male Candidates (Strictly for Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector Post)	Minimum 165 cm	Minimum 86.3 cm with 5 cm expansion	-	-
Female Candidates (Strictly for Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector Post)	Minimum 152.5 cm	-	-	Weight: Minimum 45.5 kg
Scheduled Tribe (ST) Male Candidates of Agency Areas	Minimum 160 cm	Minimum 80 cm with 5 cm expansion	-	-
Scheduled Tribe (ST) Female Candidates of Agency Areas	Minimum 150 cm	-	-	Weight: Minimum 38 kg

Application Fee Details

General / Unreserved / Creamy Layer Candidates₹370

SC, ST, BC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen Candidates of Andhra Pradesh₹250

Payment Modes: Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI through APPSC Payment Gateway

Selection Process

Stage 1: Preliminary Screening Examination (Objective Type OMR / CBRT - 150 Marks, 150 Minutes) covering Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, Current Affairs, and Mental Ability with 1/3rd negative marking

Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Objective Type - 300 Marks across 2 Papers: Paper-I Social History of AP & Indian Constitution, Paper-II Indian & AP Economy, Science & Technology) with 1/3rd negative marking

Stage 3: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - Qualifying nature, 50 Marks, 30 Minutes testing MS Office applications)

Stage 4: Physical Measurement Test (PMT applicable strictly to Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector vacancies)

Stage 5: Original Document Verification, Character & Antecedents Verification, and Medical Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are released under APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?

Under Notification No. 37/2026, APPSC has announced a total of 686 vacancies comprising both Executive posts (Deputy Tahsildar, Municipal Commissioner Gr-III, Sub-Registrar Gr-II, ACTO, Excise SI) and Non-Executive posts (Deputy MPDO, ASO, Senior Accountant, Senior Auditor).

What is the educational qualification required for APPSC Group-II Services?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech, etc.) from an Indian University incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or State Act, or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

What is the age limit for APPSC Group 2 recruitment?

The general age limit is 18 to 42 years as on 01 July 2026. For Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector, the minimum age is 21 and the maximum is 30 years. Upper age relaxations include 5 years for AP SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates, 10 years for PwBD, and 3 years for Ex-Servicemen.

What is the monthly in-hand salary of a Deputy Tahsildar in Andhra Pradesh?

Deputy Tahsildar carries AP RPS 2022 pay scale (₹37,640 – ₹82,880). With 26% DA, 16% HRA, and local allowances, the gross monthly salary is around ₹54,448, and the estimated net take-home salary is approximately ₹49,598 per month.

What is the selection process for APPSC Group 2?

The selection consists of three primary stages: 1) Preliminary Screening Test of 150 marks (OMR/CBRT), 2) Main Examination comprising Paper-I and Paper-II for 300 marks total, and 3) Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) of 50 marks which is qualifying in nature, followed by certificate verification.

Is there negative marking in APPSC Group 2 Preliminary and Mains exams?

Yes, there is negative marking of 1/3rd (one-third) of the marks assigned to each question for every incorrect answer in both the Preliminary screening test and the Main examination.

What is the application fee for APPSC Group 2 Notification 37/2026?

The total fee for General / Unreserved candidates is ₹370 (₹250 application processing fee + ₹120 examination fee). Candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories of Andhra Pradesh pay only ₹250 (fully exempted from the ₹120 examination fee).

What are the important dates for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?

The official notification was issued on 13 October 2026. Online registration and fee payment on psc.ap.gov.in will begin on 10 November 2026 and conclude on 30 November 2026 (11:59 PM).