Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Group 2
APPSC Group 2 is a recruitment exam conducted by Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, relevant to candidates preparing for state government department recruitment.
APPSC Group 2 Study Material
APPSC Group 2 is the recruitment exam run by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) for Group-II Services, which cover posts such as Deputy Tahsildar, Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer, Assistant Section Officer and Sub-Registrar Grade-II. The Commission issued Brief Notification No. 37/2026 on 13 October 2026 for the current cycle, and online applications are scheduled from 10 November 2026 to 30 November 2026.
This page gives you the facts available so far: the provisional vacancy list, pay scales, qualification rules, exam stages and how to prepare. The Commission has said the detailed notification will follow on or before 10 November 2026, and it will carry the age limit, category-wise vacancies, fee and the screening test date. Wherever a detail is still pending, this page says so instead of guessing.
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APPSC Group 2 at a Glance
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Conducting body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Vijayawada |
Recruitment | Direct recruitment to Group-II Services (General/Limited Recruitment) |
Notification | Brief Notification No. 37/2026, dated 13 October 2026 |
Provisional vacancies | 686 across 12 categories of posts (subject to change after departments confirm) |
Application window | 10 November 2026 to 30 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
Stages | Screening Test, Main Examination, Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) |
Pay scales | Rs. 25,220 to Rs. 1,30,580 depending on the post |
Official website | psc.ap.gov.in |
Notification Overview
The brief notification lists 12 categories of posts with 686 provisional vacancies, the qualification for each post, the stages of the exam and the syllabus. It does not list the age limit, fee, reservation break-up or the screening test date. The Commission states that the number of vacancies is subject to variation once the concerned departments confirm, and that the date of the detailed notification will be treated as the crucial date for all purposes, including educational qualification.
Read both documents before you apply. The brief notification tells you whether the post is worth pursuing; the detailed notification tells you whether you can apply.
Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Brief notification released | 13 October 2026 |
Detailed notification on the website | On or before 10 November 2026 |
Online application starts | 10 November 2026 |
Online application ends | 30 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
Screening Test (offline, OMR based) | To be announced in the detailed notification |
Main Examination | Not announced yet |
Tentative dates come from the notification schedule and can change. Track the official website psc.ap.gov.in and your registered email for updates.
Vacancy Details and Pay Scales
The vacancies below are provisional and taken from the brief notification. Category-wise reservation will be in the detailed notification.
Post | Vacancies | Scale of pay (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | 6 | 45,830 - 1,30,580 |
Sub-Registrar Grade-II | 7 | 44,570 - 1,27,480 |
Deputy Tahsildar | 200 | 44,570 - 1,27,480 |
Goods and Service Tax Officer (erstwhile ACTO) | 40 | 45,830 - 1,30,580 |
Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 10 | 45,830 - 1,30,580 |
Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer | 176 | 45,830 - 1,30,580 |
Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector | 29 | 40,970 - 1,24,380 |
Assistant Section Officer (GAD) | 71 | 40,970 - 1,24,380 |
Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) | 5 | 40,970 - 1,24,380 |
Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) | 4 | 40,970 - 1,24,380 |
Senior Accountant (Treasuries and Accounts, HOD) | 90 | 34,580 - 1,07,210 |
Junior Accountant (Treasuries and Accounts, HODs) | 48 | 25,220 - 80,910 |
Total | 686 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Qualification differs by post, and it is checked as on the date of the detailed notification.
Municipal Commissioner Grade-III to Assistant Section Officer (GAD): a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university in India, or an equivalent qualification. For Sub-Registrar Grade-II, a Degree in Law gets preference.
Assistant Section Officer (Finance): a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics or Commerce.
Assistant Section Officer (Law): a Bachelor's Degree in Law.
Senior and Junior Accountant: a Degree in Commerce, Economics or Mathematics, plus a pass in one of three certificate courses of the Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P. (Office Automation, PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting, or Web Designing), or a computer-related degree such as BCA, B.Sc (Computers), B.Com (Computers), B.A. (Computers) or B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science or Information Technology.
Age limit and other conditions
The brief notification does not state the age limit, relaxations or nationality conditions. These are due in the detailed notification. Some third-party pages quote an upper age limit, but those figures differ and are not confirmed by the Commission, so wait for the official document. For Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector, physical requirements are also given only in the detailed notification.
For a post-wise breakdown, see the APPSC Group 2 eligibility page.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted only online through the Commission's website, psc.ap.gov.in, and applications sent by any other mode are not entertained. The fee and the one-time profile requirements will be in the detailed notification. A typical sequence is:
Read the detailed notification once it is released.
Complete your one-time profile registration on the Commission's portal, if you have not already.
Select the post and fill in the application form with details exactly as in your certificates.
Upload the documents asked for and pay the fee, if applicable.
Submit well before 30 November 2026 and keep a copy of the confirmation.
Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down in the final hours, and a missed deadline cannot be fixed.
Exam Pattern
The recruitment has three stages. The Screening Test and Main Examination are objective, degree-standard written tests, and each wrong answer carries a penalty of one-third of the marks for that question.
Stage | Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Screening Test | General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
Main Exam | Paper I: Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh, Indian Constitution | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
Main Exam | Paper II: Indian and AP Economy, Science and Technology | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
Computer Proficiency Test | Office automation, practical | Practical | 100 | 60 minutes |
The Screening Test is offline and OMR based. Older pages may still show earlier patterns, so follow the official notification. The APPSC Group 2 exam pattern page explains each stage and what the negative marking means for your strategy.
Syllabus Summary
The Commission publishes the topic-wise syllabus with the notification, so you do not have to rely on guesswork.
Stage | Subject | Main areas |
|---|---|---|
Screening Test (30 marks each) | Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, Current Affairs, Mental Ability | Ancient to modern history, physical and economic geography of India and Andhra Pradesh, social issues and welfare, current events, reasoning and numeracy |
Main Paper I | Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh; Indian Constitution | Satavahanas to the formation of Andhra Pradesh state; constitutional features, federalism, local government |
Main Paper II | Indian and AP Economy; Science and Technology | Planning, banking, public finance, agriculture and industry; technology missions, energy, environment, health |
The full topic list is on the APPSC Group 2 syllabus page.
Selection Process
Screening Test: a 150-mark objective test that works as the entry gate to the Main Examination.
Main Examination: two papers of 150 marks each, 300 marks in total.
Computer Proficiency Test: a practical test of 100 marks, with minimum qualifying marks of 30 for SC/ST/PBD, 35 for BC and 40 for OC candidates.
The exact qualifying ratios, how marks combine for the final merit list and which posts need the CPT will be in the detailed notification. Do not rely on third-party claims about weightage until the Commission confirms them.
Salary and Career Growth
The scales of pay in the brief notification range from Rs. 25,220 to Rs. 1,30,580 a month at the start and top of the scale, depending on the post. Take-home pay also depends on allowances and deductions that vary by posting, and we have not listed an in-hand figure because it would be an estimate. Posts such as Deputy Tahsildar, Deputy MPDO and Assistant Section Officer sit in different departments, so promotion routes differ. Check the service rules of the department you aim for.
How to Prepare
Start with the syllabus: The Screening Test mixes five subjects equally at 30 marks each, so no subject can be ignored.
Build Andhra Pradesh depth early: Main Paper I and Paper II give a large share of marks to Andhra Pradesh history, polity and economy, which general-purpose notes usually skip.
Read current affairs daily: Cover national, international and Andhra Pradesh events, and keep monthly notes.
Practise with negative marking in mind: Guessing blindly costs marks, so learn when to skip.
For timed practice in the current pattern, you can attempt APPSC Group 2 mock tests on Testkart and use the section-wise analysis to plan your revision. Pair them with previous year papers to understand the real difficulty level.
Cut-off Reference
Cut-offs for this cycle do not exist yet because the Screening Test has not been held. Cut-offs change every year with difficulty, vacancies and the number of applicants. Treat last cycle's figures as a benchmark only, and aim for a clear margin above them rather than a bare pass. See the APPSC Group 2 cut-off page for how to set a target.