The official notification (Notification No. 37/2026) released by Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) covers direct recruitment for 720 Group-II Services vacancies across Andhra Pradesh Government departments. These include 471 Executive Posts (Deputy Tahsildar, Deputy MPDO, Municipal Commissioner Gr-III, Sub-Registrar Gr-II, GST Officer, Prohibition & Excise SI), along with 249 Non-Executive Posts (Assistant Section Officer, Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant, and Junior Office Assistant). Candidates with a recognized Bachelor’s Degree can submit online applications through the APPSC portal between 10 November 2026 and 11 December 2026 (till 11:59 PM). The preliminary screening test will be held on 21 February 2027 as scheduled. See below for post-wise vacancies, eligibility requirements, pay scales, age limits, and instructions for applying online.
Important Dates
| Detailed Notification Released | 10 November 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 10 November 2026 |
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| Last Date for Online Application | 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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| Last Date for Fee Payment | 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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| Preliminary Screening Test Date | 21 February 2027 |
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| Main Examination Date | To be announced later |
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Application Fee
| General / OC / Other State Candidates | Rs. 330/- (Processing: Rs. 250 + Exam: Rs. 80) |
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| EWS Candidates (without exemption) | Rs. 330/- |
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| SC / ST / BC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (AP Domicile) | Rs. 250/- (Exam Fee Exempted) |
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| White Card Holders & Unemployed Youth of AP | Rs. 250/- |
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| Payment Mode | Pay online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. |
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Age Limit as on 01/07/2026
| Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector | 18 to 30 Years |
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| Sub-Registrar Grade-II | 20 to 44 Years |
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| Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | 21 to 44 Years |
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| All Other Executive & Non-Executive Posts | 18 to 44 Years |
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| Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, BC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per AP Government rules. |
Pay Scale
| Executive Posts Pay Scale | Rs. 40,970 - Rs. 1,30,580/- Per Month |
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| Non-Executive Posts Pay Scale | Rs. 25,220 - Rs. 1,24,380/- Per Month |
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APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026: Total 720 Posts
| Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India. |
| Sub-Registrar Gr-II | Law degree is preferable. |
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| Prohibition & Excise SI Physical Norms | Male: Height min. 165 cm, Chest 81 cm (with min. 5 cm expansion). Female: Height min. 152.5 cm, Weight min. 45.5 kg. |
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| Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University. |
| ASO (Finance) | Degree in Mathematics, Economics, or Commerce. |
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| ASO (Law) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.). |
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| Senior & Junior Accountant | Degree with recognized Computer Certificate (Office Automation / PC Maintenance / Web Designing) or Computer-related degree. |
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| Junior Office Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. |
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APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Code | Post Name & Service Department | Pay Scale | Vacancies |
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| 01 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | Rs. 45,830 - 1,30,580/- | 06 |
| 02 | Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer (Dy. MPDO) | Rs. 45,830 - 1,30,580/- | 176 |
| 03 | Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | Rs. 45,830 - 1,30,580/- | 10 |
| 04 | Deputy Tahsildar (A.P. Revenue Service) | Rs. 44,570 - 1,27,480/- | 203 |
| 05 | Sub-Registrar Grade-II (Registration & Stamps) | Rs. 44,570 - 1,27,480/- | 07 |
| 06 | Goods and Services Tax Officer (GST Officer) | Rs. 44,570 - 1,27,480/- | 40 |
| 07 | Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector (Excise Service) | Rs. 40,970 - 1,24,380/- | 29 |
| Total Executive Vacancies | 471 |
| 08-10 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD, Finance, Law) | Rs. 40,970 - 1,24,380/- | 80 |
| 11-12 | Senior Accountant (Treasuries & Accounts - HOD & Districts) | Rs. 34,580 - 1,07,210/- | 91 |
| 13 | Junior Accountant (Treasuries & Accounts - HOD) | Rs. 25,220 - 80,910/- | 47 |
| 14-30 | Junior Office Assistant (Across Various AP Departments) | Rs. 25,220 - 80,910/- | 31 |
| Total Non-Executive Vacancies | 249 |
| Grand Total Posts | 720 |
How to Apply Online for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026
- Open psc.ap.gov.in, the official portal for Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission.
- New candidates must complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) first. Provide basic personal details, a photograph, and a signature.
- Keep the password and system-generated OTPR ID for future access. Candidates already registered can use their credentials to log in directly.
- Under “Online Application Submission”, choose the Group-II Services notification listed as Notification No. 37/2026.
- Carefully complete the application form with your academic qualification details, local/non-local status, and reservation category.
- Choose your examination district centres and preferred posts from the executive and non-executive options.
- Check the application preview carefully. Then click “Save & Submit” to create the link for the payment gateway.
- Before 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM), pay Rs. 250/- as the online application processing fee and Rs. 80/- as the examination fee where applicable. Use UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
- Download the final submitted application form and fee payment reference. Print a clear hard copy of both for use during future recruitment stages.
Important Links
Before Applying
Before you submit the online application, check the official notification for full details on eligibility, education qualification, age limits, fee rules, and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?
Detailed Notification Released: 10 November 2026; Online Application Start Date: 10 November 2026; Last Date for Online Application: 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM); Last Date for Fee Payment: 11 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
What is the application fee for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026?
General / OC / Other State Candidates: Rs. 330/- (Processing: Rs. 250 + Exam: Rs. 80); EWS Candidates (without exemption): Rs. 330/-; SC / ST / BC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (AP Domicile): Rs. 250/- (Exam Fee Exempted).
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
