APPSC Group 2: Apply by November 30, 2026. Registration opens November 10

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the Group 2 Notification 2026, under Notification No. 37/2026, announcing 686 provisional vacancies for various Executive and Non-Executive posts within Andhra Pradesh government departments. The notification was issued on October 13, 2026, with the online application process scheduled to commence on November 10, 2026.

This recruitment drive aims to select eligible graduates for positions such as Deputy Tahsildar, Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer, Senior Accountant, and Junior Accountant, among others. Interested candidates will be able to submit their applications through the official website, psc.ap.gov.in, with the application window closing on November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Application Process and Key Dates

The online application process for the APPSC Group 2 recruitment will open on November 10, 2026. Prospective candidates are advised to complete their One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the official website before applying. The deadline for submitting applications is November 30, 2026. A detailed notification, providing detailed information on post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, and the selection process, is expected to be released on or before November 10, 2026.

Applicants will be allowed to make corrections to their submitted forms after the deadline, subject to a fee of ₹100 per correction. However, changes to name, fee, and age relaxation details will not be permitted. The application fee for General candidates is ₹250, along with an examination fee of ₹80. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories from Andhra Pradesh are exempted from the examination fee. Similar exemptions apply to retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department and eligible unemployed youth from Andhra Pradesh.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria

The recruitment drive includes 686 provisional vacancies across various Executive and Non-Executive roles. The minimum age for applicants is 18 years, and the maximum age is 42 years. For most posts, specifically those with codes 01 to 08, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is generally required. However, post-specific qualifications apply to certain positions, such as those in accounting and legal fields.

Candidates applying for Senior and Junior Accountant positions must meet prescribed subject requirements and additional computer qualification criteria. Those interested in the Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector post must also check the physical standards specified in the detailed notification. The breakdown of vacancies includes 200 for Deputy Tahsildar, 176 for Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer, and 90 for Senior Accountant, among others.

Examination Pattern and Selection Process

The selection process for APPSC Group 2 will involve a screening test, a main examination, and a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The screening test will be an offline, objective-type, OMR-based examination consisting of one paper on General Studies and Mental Ability. This paper will have 150 questions, carrying 150 marks, and must be completed within 150 minutes. A negative marking scheme of 1/3rd of the marks for each wrong answer will be applied in the screening test.

Candidates who qualify in the screening test will proceed to the Main Examination, which will also be objective-type and degree standard, with a similar 1/3rd negative marking. The Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) is a practical test of 100 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks for the CPT are 40 for OC candidates, 35 for BC candidates, and 30 for SC/ST/PBD candidates. The dates for the screening test and main examination are yet to be announced and will be specified in the detailed notification.

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