APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 – 686 Posts, Apply Online from 10 November APPLY FROM 10 Nov 2026

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 — Notification 37/2026 Out for 686 Posts: Deputy Tahsildar, GST Officer & More, Apply Online 10 to 30 November

Vacancy note: Four sources I checked (FreeJobAlert, Testbook, Karmasandhan and others) show 686 posts. A different page, which quotes the AP Job Calendar, shows 673 Group-2 posts. The brief notification is the latest, so I used 686. The number is provisional and can change in the detailed notification.

Important Dates

• Brief notification: 13 October 2026
• Detailed notification: on or before 10 November 2026
• Online application starts: 10 November 2026
• Last date to apply: 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM
• Application correction dates: to be announced
• Screening test (prelims) and mains dates: not announced yet

Post-wise Vacancies and Pay Scale

The twelve posts add up to 686 (6+7+200+40+10+176+29+71+5+4+90+48). Pay scales are advertised scales, not take-home pay. Whether the posts are executive or non-executive is not stated in the brief notification.

Biggest Posts at a Glance

• Deputy Tahsildar: 200 posts, the largest
• Deputy MPDO: 176 posts
• Senior Accountant: 90 posts
• Assistant Section Officer (General Administration): 71 posts
• Junior Accountant: 48 posts
• GST Officer: 40 posts

Together, Deputy Tahsildar and Deputy MPDO make up 376 posts, more than half of all vacancies (376 of 686).

Educational Qualification

• Posts 01 to 08: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent; for Sub-Registrar, a law degree is preferred
• ASO (Finance): degree in Mathematics, Economics or Commerce
• ASO (Law): degree in Law
• Senior and Junior Accountant: degree in Commerce, Economics or Mathematics plus a computer certificate such as Office Automation, PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting or Web Designing, or a computer degree like BCA or B.Tech in CSE/IT
• Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector: physical standards will be given in the detailed notification
• Qualification is counted as on the date of the detailed notification

Age Limit and Fee

Age limit and application fee are not stated in the brief notification. One site shows age 18 to 42 years, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST/BC and AP Government employees and 10 years for PwD. Another site says age is not yet published and will come in the detailed notification. I could not confirm, so please wait for the detailed notification. Payment is expected online by net banking, card or UPI.

Eligibility is also limited to Andhra Pradesh residents, as per one source.

Selection Process

1. Screening Test — offline, objective, OMR based (used for shortlisting)
2. Main Examination — two objective papers
3. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) — qualifying, only for posts where it applies
4. Document verification
5. Final merit list and appointment

Exam Pattern

• Negative marking: one-third of the marks for each wrong answer
• CPT qualifying marks: 30 (SC/ST/PBD), 35 (BC), 40 (OC)
• Mains total: 300 marks

Screening Test Syllabus (General Guide)

• Indian History
• Geography
• Indian Society
• Current Affairs
• Mental Ability

One source says each of these areas has 30 marks. The detailed syllabus will be in the official notification.

Mains Syllabus: What to Read (General Guide)

• Paper I: social and cultural history of Andhra Pradesh and the overview of the Indian Constitution
• Paper II: Indian economy and the AP economy, and science and technology
• Use standard books and the state government’s reports and budgets for AP topics

These are the broad areas as per the brief notification. The detailed syllabus is given in the official notification.

How to Apply Online

1. Open the official website psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Find Notification No. 37/2026 for Group-II Services and read the detailed notification once it is published.
3. Log in with your OTPR number, or do One Time Profile Registration if you are new.
4. Fill your personal and educational details and choose the posts you are eligible for.
5. Upload documents as asked and pay the fee online.
6. Submit before 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM and keep a copy of the application.

Only online applications are accepted. The OTPR steps are general and common for APPSC exams.

Documents to Keep Ready

• OTPR profile details
• Degree certificate and mark sheets
• Computer certificate, if you apply for accountant posts
• Study and residence certificates for Andhra Pradesh
• Category certificate (SC, ST, BC, EWS) and PwBD certificate if applicable
• Recent photograph and signature in the size asked
• Aadhaar and other ID proof

60-Day Preparation Plan (General Advice)

1. Days 1 to 10: Learn the exam pattern and read the AP history and Indian Constitution basics.
2. Days 11 to 25: Cover Indian and AP economy, plus geography and society.
3. Days 26 to 40: Study science and technology and current affairs of the last 12 months.
4. Days 41 to 55: Practise mental ability and take full mock tests of 150 questions in 150 minutes.
5. Days 56 to 60: Revise, check your weak topics and keep your mind calm.

Because of one-third negative marking, avoid blind guessing. Attempt a question only when you can remove at least one or two options.

Tips for Computer Proficiency Test (General Advice)

• Practise MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint every day.
• Learn typing and keyboard shortcuts.
• Know basic internet and email tasks.
• CPT is a practical test of 60 minutes, so speed and accuracy both matter.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying before reading the detailed notification.
• Missing the last date of 30 November 2026.
• Believing unofficial pages for age and fee; wait for the official PDF.
• Ignoring the CPT because it is only qualifying.
• Not keeping OTPR, certificates and photo ready in advance.

Brief Notification vs Detailed Notification (Simple Explanation)

A brief notification is a short notice that tells you the posts, vacancies and main dates. The detailed notification is the full document. It has the age limit, fee, reservation rules, syllabus, physical standards and the exact steps to apply. For this recruitment, only the brief notification is out. The detailed one is due on or before 10 November 2026. So it is a good time to prepare, but do not rush to apply until the full notice is published.

Age and qualification are also counted on the date of the detailed notification, as per the brief notice.

What to Do Before 10 November (General Advice)

• Complete your OTPR profile on psc.ap.gov.in now, so you do not waste time later.
• Keep your degree, caste, study and residence certificates ready and check that the names and dates are correct in all of them.
• If you plan to apply for accountant posts, check that you hold the needed computer certificate or degree.
• Start reading the syllabus areas listed above and note your weak topics.
• Join only official channels for updates. Check psc.ap.gov.in regularly.

Posts in Short (General Information)

This table gives general information about the type of work, not from the notification. Duties are described in the service rules of each post.

Which Posts Should You Choose? (General Advice)

• Choose posts only after reading the qualification of each post carefully.
• If you are strong in maths and commerce, accountant and ASO (Finance) posts can suit you.
• If you have a law degree, check Sub-Registrar and ASO (Law).
• Compare the pay scales in the table, but also think about the work and the place of posting.
• You can apply for more than one post if you are eligible, as the form asks for post selection.

The exact rule on choosing multiple posts will be in the detailed notification.

Exam Day Tips (General Advice)

• Carry the hall ticket and a valid photo ID; read all the instructions on the hall ticket.
• The screening test is OMR based, so use a blue or black ballpoint pen as told and fill the circle fully.
• Do not make marks outside the circle and do not fold the OMR sheet.
• Manage time: about one minute per question in the screening test.
• Reach the centre early and carry only allowed items.

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