APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 196 Posts, Apply Online Starts
October 14, 2026 by Poonam Chand
The APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 notification has been
released under Notification No. 20/2026 for 196 Assistant Statistical Officer
vacancies in the A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service. The
online application process started on 13 October 2026, and eligible candidates
can submit their applications until 2 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Candidates
can check the notification, eligibility criteria, application fee, selection
process, exam pattern, syllabus and salary details below.
APPSC ASO Notification 2026 Out
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
released the detailed notification for Assistant Statistical Officer
Recruitment 2026 on 13 October 2026. The notification provides information
about vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees,
examination pattern, syllabus and selection requirements.
APPSC ASO Notification 2026- Download PDF
APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026
Candidates can check the key details of the APPSC Assistant
Statistical Officer Recruitment 2026 below.
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Organization |
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
|
Post Name |
Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) |
|
Advt No. |
20/2026 |
|
Total Vacancies |
196 |
|
Notification Release Date |
15 September 2026 |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Apply Online Dates |
13 October 2026 to 02 November 2026 (up to 11:59 P.M.) |
|
Selection Process |
Screening Test → Main Examination |
|
Job Location |
Andhra Pradesh |
|
Official Website |
www.psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC ASO Vacancy 2026
APPSC has announced 196 provisional vacancies for Assistant
Statistical Officers in the A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate
Service.
|
S.No |
Post
Name |
No.
of Vacancies |
Scale
of Pay (Rs.) |
|
14 |
Assistant Statistical Officer in A.P. Economics &
Statistical Subordinate Service |
196 |
37,640 – 1,15,500 |
APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
The APPSC ASO application process began on 13 October 2026.
Eligible candidates can submit their application forms until 2 November 2026 at
11:59 PM. Candidates should keep their One Time Profile Registration (OTPR)
details, educational certificates, photograph, signature and other required
documents ready before completing the application.
APPSC ASO
Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link
How to Apply Online for APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online for the APPSC Assistant
Statistical Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026 through the official APPSC portal.
Follow the steps below to complete the application process successfully:
- Visit
the official APPSC website www.psc.ap.gov.in
- Complete
the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if you are a new user.
Existing users can log in using their OTPR ID and password.
- Click
on the APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 application link available on the
homepage.
- Fill
in the online application form with your personal, educational, and
communication details.
- Upload
the required documents, including your recent passport-size photograph,
signature, and other prescribed certificates in the specified format.
- Pay
the application fee through the available online payment modes, if
applicable.
- Review
all the entered details carefully before submitting the application form.
- Submit
the application and download or print the confirmation page for future
reference.
APPSC ASO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational
qualification and age requirements to apply for the Assistant Statistical
Officer post.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from a
recognised university with Statistics as one of the main subjects, or one of
the following prescribed degree combinations:
- A
bachelor’s degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects.
- A
bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a main subject, with Statistics
studied as a paper in one or more years of the course.
- A
bachelor’s degree with Economics as a main subject, with Statistics
studied as a paper in one or more years of the course.
- A
bachelor’s degree with Commerce as a main subject, with Statistics studied
as a paper in one or more years of the course.
- A
bachelor’s degree with Computer Science as a main subject, with Statistics
studied as a paper in one or more years of the course.
APPSC ASO Age Limit 2026
The age limit for APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 is calculated
as of 1 July 2026.
|
Particulars |
Age
Limit |
|
Minimum Age |
18 years |
|
Maximum Age |
44 years |
|
Age Calculation Date |
1 July 2026 |
Age Relaxation
Eligible candidates can claim age relaxation according to
the applicable government rules.
|
Category |
Age
Relaxation |
|
SC/ST/BC/EWS |
5 years |
|
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
10 years |
|
Ex-Servicemen |
As prescribed under the applicable service rules |
|
NCC Instructors |
As prescribed under the applicable service rules |
|
Eligible Regular AP State Government Employees |
Deduction of qualifying regular service, up to 5 years |
|
Eligible Retrenched Temporary Employees of the State
Census Department |
3 years |
AP Government Upper Age Limit Increased to 44 Years
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has increased the upper age
limit for direct recruitment to Non-Uniform Services from 42 years to 44 years.
As per G.O.Ms.No.187 released on 14 September 2026, the relaxation has been
extended up to 30 September 2027. The revised age limit will apply to
recruitments conducted through APPSC and other recruiting agencies.
APPSC ASO Application Fee 2026
Candidates must pay the application processing fee and
examination fee while submitting the online application.
|
Fee
Particulars |
Amount |
|
Application Processing Fees |
₹250 |
|
Examination Fee |
₹80 |
|
Total Fee |
₹330 |
The examination fee of ₹80 is exempted for eligible
SC, ST, BC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, qualifying White Card holders, and eligible
unemployed youth, subject to notification conditions. Other-state candidates
must pay the prescribed fee and cannot claim AP reservation benefits. Fees must
be paid online and are non-refundable and non-adjustable.
APPSC ASO Selection Process 2026
The APPSC ASO selection process consists of a single-level
online written examination followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). There
will be no Screening Test, irrespective of the number of applications received.
- Single-Level
Written Examination (CBRT)
- Computer
Proficiency Test (CPT)
The written examination will be conducted in online CBRT
mode, and there will be no screening test. If the written examination is
conducted in multiple sessions, APPSC may apply normalization to the marks.
Candidates must also qualify in the practical Computer Proficiency Test.
APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination will be conducted online at degree
standard. It consists of two papers carrying a total of 300 marks.
Written Examination Pattern
|
Paper |
Subject |
Questions |
Duration |
Maximum
Marks |
|
Paper-I |
General Studies & Mental Ability |
150 |
150 Minutes |
150 |
|
Paper-II |
Economics, Accounting, Computers & Statistics |
150 |
150 Minutes |
150 |
|
Total |
— |
300 |
300 Minutes |
300 |
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Candidates qualifying in the written examination will have
to appear for the practical Computer Proficiency Test. The CPT consists of
Part-A (20% marks) covering computer fundamentals and Part-B (80% marks)
covering practical skills in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation
software.
The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for O.C., 35% for
B.C., and 30% for SC/ST/PBD candidates.
APPSC ASO Syllabus 2026
The APPSC ASO syllabus covers General Studies, Mental
Ability, Economics, Accounting, Computers and Statistics.
|
Paper |
Syllabus |
|
Paper I |
General Studies, Current Affairs, History, Geography,
Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Environment, Mental Ability,
Reasoning, Data Interpretation |
|
Paper II |
Economics, Accounting, Computer Fundamentals, Statistics,
Indian Economy, National Income, Financial Accounting, Statistical Methods,
Correlation, Regression, Time Series, Index Numbers |
APPSC ASO Salary 2026
Selected candidates for the Assistant Statistical Officer
post will receive salary under the prescribed pay scale of ₹37,640–₹1,15,500,
as per RPS 2022. Applicable allowances and benefits will be provided under
Andhra Pradesh Government rules.
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Post |
Assistant Statistical Officer |
|
Pay Scale |
₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500 |
|
Pay Revision |
RPS 2022 |
|
Basic Pay |
₹37,640 |
|
Maximum Pay |
₹1,15,500 |
|
Allowances |
As per AP Government rules |
|
Job Location |
Andhra Pradesh |