Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Brief Notification No. 37/2026 for 686 Group-II Services vacancies under various categories of posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the APPSC website from 10 November 2026 to 30 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
The recruitment includes posts such as Deputy Tahsildar, Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant and other Group-II positions. The vacancies are provisional and may vary after confirmation from the concerned departments.
Official Notification PDF: APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Notification Number | 37/2026 |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Recruitment | Group-II Services |
| Total Vacancies | 686 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
| Last Time | 11:59 PM |
| Screening Test Mode | Offline, Objective Type, OMR Based |
| Screening Test | 150 Marks, 150 Questions, 150 Minutes |
| Main Examination | 300 Marks, 300 Questions, 300 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026
APPSC has notified 686 provisional vacancies across 12 categories of Group-II posts. The post-wise vacancy and pay details are given below.
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Vacancies | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-III in Municipal Commissioners Sub-Ordinate Service | 06 | Rs. 45,830-1,30,580 |
| 2 | Sub-Registrar Grade-II in Registration and Stamps Subordinate Service | 07 | Rs. 44,570-1,27,480 |
| 3 | Deputy Tahsildar in A.P. Revenue Service | 200 | Rs. 44,570-1,27,480 |
| 4 | Goods and Service Tax Officer (erstwhile ACTO) in A.P. State (Commercial Tax) Service | 40 | Rs. 45,830-1,30,580 |
| 5 | Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies in A.P. Cooperative Subordinate Service | 10 | Rs. 45,830-1,30,580 |
| 6 | Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer in Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service | 176 | Rs. 45,830-1,30,580 |
| 7 | Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service | 29 | Rs. 40,970-1,24,380 |
| 8 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 71 | Rs. 40,970-1,24,380 |
| 9 | Assistant Section Officer (Finance Department) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 05 | Rs. 40,970-1,24,380 |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Department) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 04 | Rs. 40,970-1,24,380 |
| 11 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (HOD) | 90 | Rs. 34,580-1,07,210 |
| 12 | Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (HODs) | 48 | Rs. 25,220-80,910 |
| Total | 686 |
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Qualification
The educational qualification must be possessed as on the date of the Detailed Notification. The qualification varies according to the post category.
Posts 1 to 8
For Post Codes 01 to 08, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission, or an equivalent qualification.
Assistant Section Officer Finance Department
For Post Code 09, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics or Commerce from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification.
Assistant Section Officer Law Department
For Post Code 10, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification
Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant
For Post Codes 11 and 12, candidates must have passed a Degree in Commerce, Economics or Mathematics from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission. The notification also provides an eligibility provision for candidates possessing other recognized University degrees for direct recruitment to the Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant posts, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
Computer Qualification
The notification also specifies computer-related qualification options, including passing a certificate course examination conducted by the Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh, in Office Automation, PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting, or Web Designing. Candidates holding specified computer-related degrees such as BCA, B.Sc. (Computer), B.Com. (Computer), B.A. (Computer), or B.Tech./B.E. with Computer Science or Information Technology are also covered under the stated qualification provision.
For Post Code 07, candidates should also refer to the physical requirements specified in the Detailed Notification.
APPSC Group 2 Salary 2026
The scale of pay differs according to the post. The highest pay scale among the notified posts is Rs. 45,830-1,30,580, while the Junior Accountant post carries a scale of Rs. 25,220-80,910.
| Post | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | Rs. 45,830-1,30,580 |
| Sub-Registrar Grade-II | Rs. 44,570-1,27,480 |
| Deputy Tahsildar | Rs. 44,570-1,27,480 |
| Goods and Service Tax Officer | Rs. 45,830-1,30,580 |
| Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | Rs. 45,830-1,30,580 |
| Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer | Rs. 45,830-1,30,580 |
| Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector | Rs. 40,970-1,24,380 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Rs. 40,970-1,24,380 |
| Senior Accountant | Rs. 34,580-1,07,210 |
| Junior Accountant | Rs. 25,220-80,910 |
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The recruitment includes a Screening Test followed by the Main Examination. The notification provides the examination scheme and syllabus for both stages.
Screening Test
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, Objective Type, OMR Based |
| Standard | Degree Standard |
| Subject | General Studies & Mental Ability |
| Questions | 150 |
| Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
The date of the Screening Test will be announced in the Detailed Notification.
Main Examination
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Social History of Andhra Pradesh and General Overview of the Indian Constitution | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper-II | Indian and AP Economy and Science & Technology | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Total | 300 | 300 | 300 Minutes |
There is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer in the Main Examination as well.
APPSC Group 2 Screening Test Syllabus 2026
The Screening Test is based on General Studies and Mental Ability at degree standard. It carries 150 marks
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Indian History | 30 |
| Geography | 30 |
| Indian Society | 30 |
| Current Affairs | 30 |
| Mental Ability | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
Indian History
The syllabus covers Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History, including the Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Buddhism and Jainism, Mauryan and Gupta Empires, Chola administration, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti and Sufi movements, Shivaji and the Maratha Empire, arrival of Europeans, the Revolt of 1857, British rule, social and religious reform movements, Indian National Movement and post-independence consolidation and reorganization.
Geography
The syllabus includes physical and general geography, the Earth and its major landforms, atmosphere and climate, ocean water, India and Andhra Pradesh geography, natural hazards and disasters, economic geography, agriculture, industries, transport, communication, tourism, trade, human development, demographics, urbanization and migration.
Indian Society
Topics include the structure of Indian society, family, marriage, kinship, caste, tribe, ethnicity, religion and women. Social issues include casteism, communalism, regionalization, crime against women, child abuse, child labour and youth unrest. Welfare mechanisms and constitutional and statutory provisions for various social groups are also included.
Current Affairs
Current affairs questions cover major international, national and Andhra Pradesh state events and issues.
Mental Ability
Mental Ability includes logical reasoning, statements and assumptions, statements and arguments, statements and conclusions, courses of action, number and letter series, odd one out, coding-decoding, relations, shapes, number system, averages, ratio and proportion, percentages, simple and compound interest, time and work, time and distance and data analysis.
APPSC Group 2 Main Exam Syllabus 2026
Paper-I consists of Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh and the Indian Constitution. Social and Cultural History covers prehistoric cultures, major dynasties, European influence, the Andhra Movement, formation of Andhra State and formation of Andhra Pradesh. The Constitution section covers constitutional development, salient features, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, amendments, basic structure, Union and State government, judiciary, Centre-State relations, constitutional bodies, political parties, elections and decentralization.
Paper-II consists of Indian and AP Economy and Science & Technology. Economy topics include national income, planning, economic reforms, NITI Aayog, money and banking, public finance, taxation, GST, agriculture, industry, services, Andhra Pradesh economy, state revenue and expenditure, agriculture and allied sectors, industrial development and the services sector.
The Science and Technology section covers technology missions and policies, space technology, defence technology, ICT, Digital India, e-governance, cyber security, nuclear technology, energy management, renewable energy, biodiversity, waste management, pollution control, climate change, sustainable development and public health initiatives.
APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test 2026
The notification also contains the scheme and syllabus for the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The test is practical in nature and focuses on proficiency in Office Automation using computers and associated software.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Test Type | Practical |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Minimum Marks - SC/ST/PwBD | 30 |
| Minimum Marks - BC | 35 |
| Minimum Marks - OC | 40 |
CPT Syllabus
The CPT syllabus covers computer fundamentals, computer software, operating systems, Windows, basic Linux/Mac concepts, internet, email and World Wide Web concepts. It also covers office software, file operations, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
The assessment includes a model formatted document, typing speed, inserting and organizing objects, Excel spreadsheet work including formulas and graphs, and a PowerPoint presentation involving formatted text, images, tables, transitions and animations
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Application Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 10 November 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
| Last Time | 11:59 PM |
| Screening Test Date | To be announced in the Detailed Notification |
The Commission states that the Detailed Notification containing the vacancy breakup, pay, age, community, educational qualifications and other instructions will be available on its website on or before 10 November 2026.
How to Apply for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official APPSC website.
- Open the Group-II Services recruitment notification.
- Read the Detailed Notification and application instructions carefully.
- Check your eligibility for the relevant post.
- Complete the online application with the required details.
- Enter the particulars correctly in the application form.
- Review the application before final submission.
- Submit the application online before 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Applications must be submitted through the prescribed online mode only. Applications sent through any other mode will not be entertained. Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- The vacancies are provisional and may vary after confirmation from the concerned departments.
- The educational qualification must be possessed as on the date of the Detailed Notification.
- The Detailed Notification will provide the complete vacancy breakup, age, community, qualification and other instructions.
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- Candidates should read the Detailed Notification carefully before applying.
- The Screening Test will be conducted offline using an objective-type OMR-based examination.
- The Screening Test date will be announced in the Detailed Notification.
- There will be negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.
- Candidates applying for the Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector post should check the physical requirements in the Detailed Notification.
- Candidates should submit applications well before the closing date.
