APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 - 196 Assistant Statistical Officer Posts
Official Notification No. 20/2026 has been issued by Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada to fill 196 vacancies for Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) in A.P. Economics and Statistical Subordinate Service in Zones I to VI. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Computer Science (with Statistics as a paper) may submit an online application form via psc.ap.gov.in between 13 October 2026 and 2 November 2026 (until 11:59 PM).
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 13 October 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 02 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | Up to 07 Days after closing date (₹100/- per correction) |
| Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) Date | To be notified later |
Application Fee
| General / EWS / Other State Candidates | ₹330/- (₹250/- Processing Fee + ₹80/- Exam Fee) |
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| SC / ST / BC / PBD / Ex-Servicemen / White Card / Unemployed Youth (AP Domicile): ₹250/- (Exempted from ₹80/- Exam Fee) | |
| Payment Mode | Pay online using Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. |
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
| Minimum Age Limit | 18 Years |
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| Maximum Age Limit | 44 Years |
| Age Relaxation | 05 Years for SC, ST, BCs & EWS; 10 Years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD); up to 05 Years for Regular A.P. State Govt. Employees; and 03 Years + service length for Ex-Servicemen/NCC Instructors. |
Pay Scale & Selection Process
| Scale of Pay | ₹37,640 - ₹1,15,500/- |
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| Stage 1 | Online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) for 300 Marks (Paper-I: 150 Marks & Paper-II: 150 Marks; 1/3rd negative marking). |
| Stage 2 | Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for 100 Marks (Qualifying Practical Test). |
| Exam Centres | Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Ananthapuramu. |
APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer: Vacancy Details
| Zone & District Coverage (Assistant Statistical Officer) | Total Posts |
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| Zone-I (Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli) - Open: 01, Local: 30 | 31 |
| Zone-II (Alluri Sitarama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema) - Open: 01, Local: 20 | 21 |
| Zone-III (West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna) - Open: 01, Local: 27 | 28 |
| Zone-IV (Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, SPSR Nellore) - Open: 02, Local: 39 | 41 |
| Zone-V (Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa) - Open: 01, Local: 38 | 39 |
| Zone-VI (Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai) - Open: 01, Local: 35 | 36 |
| Total Vacancies (Open: 07 | Local: 189) | 196 |
Category-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification
| Category-Wise Distribution (196 Posts) | OC: 83 (Open: 06, Local: 77), EWS: 18 (Local), SC-I: 02 (Local), SC-II: 12 (Local), SC-III: 13 (Local), ST: 13 (Local), BC-A: 17 (Open: 01, Local: 16), BC-B: 16 (Local), BC-C: 03 (Local), BC-D: 12 (Local), BC-E: 07 (Local). |
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| Educational Qualification (Must possess any one of the following from a recognized University): Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects; OR Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics (with Statistics as a paper in one year, two years, or all three years) as one of the main subjects; OR Bachelor’s Degree with Economics (with Statistics as a paper in one year, two years, or all three years) as one of the main subjects; OR Bachelor’s Degree with Commerce (with Statistics as a paper in one year, two years, or all three years) as one of the main subjects; OR Bachelor’s Degree with Computer Science (with Statistics as a paper in one year, two years, or all three years) as one of the main subjects. | |
| Scheme of Examination | Paper-I (General Studies & Mental Ability): 150 Questions | 150 Minutes | 150 Marks. Paper-II (Economics, Statistics, Financial Accounting & Computers): 150 Questions | 150 Minutes | 150 Marks. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): 60 Minutes | 100 Marks (Minimum qualifying marks: OC-40, BC-35, SC/ST/PBD-30). |
How to Apply for APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Recruitment 2026
- Open the official portal of Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission by browsing psc.ap.gov.in.
- Step-I (OTPR Registration): Complete login with your existing One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) ID and Password. New applicants must register for OTPR first to receive a fresh User ID.
- Step-II (Online Application Submission): Select the link for “Online Application Submission” on the main page, then press the Fill Application option for Notification No. 20/2026 (Assistant Statistical Officer).
- Step-III (Fill Specific Details): Check the data fetched from OTPR, mention your Local/Non-Local Zone category, academic qualifications, preferred zones, and select 3 examination centres from Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Ananthapuramu.
- Press the “Save & Submit” option to access the fee payment link.
- Step-IV (Fee Payment): Remit the required processing and examination fee using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking no later than 02 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Once payment goes through, download the application form PDF displaying your Payment Reference ID and keep a printed copy for future use.
Important Links
Before Applying
Read the official recruitment notification carefully to confirm all rules regarding age limit, eligibility, education qualification, and fees prior to applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to apply for APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must finish online fee payment and submission by 02 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).
How many total vacancies are available for Assistant Statistical Officer?
A total of 196 vacancies are notified, comprising 07 Open and 189 Local posts across Zones I to VI.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Applicants must be at least 18 Years old and not exceed 44 Years of age, with standard category relaxations applicable.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.