APPSC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 255 ASO, Inspector, Analyst & Assistant Director Posts

APPSC Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 255 provisional vacancies across six recruitment notifications issued by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. The opportunities include Assistant Statistical Officer, Inspector of Factories, Analyst Grade-II, English and Telugu Reporters, and Assistant Director posts in various Andhra Pradesh government services.

The online application process began on 13 October 2026 and is scheduled to close on 2 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Depending on the position, eligible candidates may require a bachelor’s degree, an engineering degree, a postgraduate qualification or specific shorthand and typewriting skills.

The largest share of vacancies is for Assistant Statistical Officer, with 196 posts. Candidates should read the detailed notification for their selected post before applying, as the qualifications, salary, examination papers and other eligibility conditions differ substantially.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important: These are separate recruitments covered by six notification numbers, not a single examination for all 255 posts. Candidates must select the notification matching their qualification and intended position.

APPSC Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Distribution

The commission has reported 255 provisional vacancies across seven post categories covered by six notifications. The vacancies may change following confirmation from the concerned departments.

What does CF mean? CF stands for carried-forward vacancy. These are vacancies carried forward from an earlier recruitment or reservation cycle. Applicants should consult the detailed notification to understand the applicable category and eligibility conditions.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualifications are different for each position. Candidates should not assume that any bachelor’s degree is sufficient for all APPSC vacancies.

Assistant Statistical Officer Qualification

For the 196 Assistant Statistical Officer vacancies, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a main subject. Alternatively, a degree with Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Computer Science as a main subject may qualify if Statistics was studied as a paper in one, two or all three years of the degree, as specified in the recruitment conditions.

Candidates should examine their degree mark sheets carefully to confirm the Statistics paper requirement.

Inspector of Factories Qualification

Candidates must possess a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering from a recognized university.

A minimum of two years of industrial work experience in medium- or large-scale manufacturing process industries is also required. Experience in industrial safety, occupational safety, health or environment management is preferred. The experience certificate must be issued by the Chief Executive of the concerned industry.

Analyst Grade-II Qualification

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Environmental Sciences from a recognized university. First-class candidates are given preference under the supplied recruitment conditions.

English Reporter Qualification

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, possess English shorthand proficiency at a minimum speed of 150 words per minute, and have Higher Grade English Typewriting qualification from the State Board of Technical Education.

Telugu Reporter Qualification

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, Higher Grade qualifications in Telugu shorthand and Telugu typewriting, and the ability to complete the prescribed practical shorthand test at 80 words per minute.

Assistant Director (Tribal Welfare) Qualification

A first- or second-class master’s degree in Social Anthropology, Sociology or Social Work is required. Candidates must also possess at least two publications in national-level academic journals.

Assistant Director (Economics & Statistical Service) Qualification

Applicants must possess a postgraduate degree in a notified subject such as Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics or Computer Science.

Eligibility cut-off: The supplied brief notifications identify the date of the detailed notification as the crucial date for eligibility, including age, qualification and community status. Candidates should check the detailed advertisement for the applicable date and conditions.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

A common age limit for all six notifications has not been provided in the supplied recruitment details. The applicable minimum age, maximum age, category-wise relaxation and relevant eligibility date must be checked in the detailed notification for the chosen post.

Applicants should not rely on the age limit of another APPSC recruitment when determining their eligibility.

Once the applicable cut-off date is confirmed, candidates can use the CareerAlert24 Age Calculator.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Salary: Post-Wise Pay Scales

Pay scales differ according to the service and position. The notified salary ranges are shown below.

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

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The supplied notifications describe a single-level examination system rather than a separate preliminary screening examination.

The written recruitment examination will be conducted in Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. The examination papers and marks depend on the selected post.

• No separate Screening Test is proposed, irrespective of the number of applications.
• The examination is conducted online in CBRT mode.
• If an examination is held in multiple sessions, APPSC may normalize marks using a methodology notified separately.
• Reporter recruitment includes a shorthand-related assessment as described in the applicable examination scheme.
• Final eligibility and selection conditions are governed by the respective detailed notifications.

APPSC Exam Pattern 2026: Post-Wise Comparison

The supplied exam-pattern comparison does not separately specify the complete Telugu Reporter examination scheme. Telugu Reporter applicants should consult Notification No. 22/2026 for the relevant written and practical test details.

Is There Negative Marking in the APPSC Examination?

Yes. According to the supplied notification information, objective-type papers carry a penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to a question for each incorrect answer.

For example, if a question carries one mark, an incorrect response would result in a deduction of approximately 0.33 marks under this rule. Candidates should verify the final marking instructions for their specific examination.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The supplied brief recruitment information does not specify a common application fee for all six notifications. Candidates should refer to the detailed notification and official online application portal for the applicable examination fee, processing fee, category-based exemptions and payment instructions.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Applicants should check the official portal for updates to the examination schedule and any changes to the recruitment timetable.

How to Apply Online for APPSC Recruitment 2026

Candidates must submit their applications through the official APPSC online system. Applications through other modes are not accepted.

1. Visit the official APPSC website at https://psc.ap.gov.in/.
2. Open the recruitment notifications section and identify the notification for the intended post.
3. Read the detailed notification, including eligibility, fee and examination conditions.
4. Access the application portal at https://applications-psc.ap.gov.in/.
5. Complete any required registration or login procedure shown on the portal.
6. Fill in the prescribed personal, educational and other details accurately.
7. Upload the required documents and complete any applicable fee payment according to the portal instructions.
8. Review the application and submit it before 2 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
9. Save the application acknowledgement for future reference.

Applicants should use the correct notification number while applying. Selecting the wrong recruitment could result in an application for a different post or examination.

CareerAlert24 Insight: Which APPSC Recruitment Should You Consider?

The six notifications cater to different educational backgrounds, so the best starting point is the qualification requirement rather than the vacancy count alone.

Statistics and related graduates: The Assistant Statistical Officer recruitment offers the largest reported vacancy count. However, candidates from Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Computer Science backgrounds must carefully verify whether their degree included the required Statistics papers.

Engineering graduates: Inspector of Factories may be relevant to eligible Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical and Industrial Engineering graduates who also possess the prescribed manufacturing-industry experience.

Science graduates: Analyst Grade-II is relevant to candidates with the specified Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Environmental Sciences qualifications.

Postgraduates: The two Assistant Director recruitments have different academic requirements. Tribal Welfare applicants need the specified master’s qualification and publications, while Economics and Statistical Service applicants need an eligible postgraduate degree in the notified subjects.

Language-skilled graduates: English and Telugu Reporter posts require shorthand and typewriting qualifications beyond ordinary graduation.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Disclaimer: CareerAlert24 is an independent recruitment information website and is not affiliated with the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. Vacancy numbers are provisional. Candidates should read the detailed official notification applicable to their selected post before submitting an application.

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