The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued Brief Notification No. 20/2026 dated 15 September 2026 for direct recruitment to 196 provisional Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) vacancies in the A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service. Online applications are scheduled from 13 October 2026 to 2 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
This is a future-opening recruitment. APPSC has stated that the detailed notification will be available on or before the application opening date. Candidates should therefore treat the detailed notification as the final authority for age, fee, reservation, category-wise vacancies and any conditions not contained in the brief notice.
APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Statistical Officer |
| Service | A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service |
| Notification | 20/2026 |
| Notification date | 15 September 2026 |
| Vacancies | 196 provisional |
| Recruitment type | General Recruitment |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application window | 13 October to 2 November 2026 |
| Pay scale | ₹37,640–₹1,15,500 |
| Job location | Andhra Pradesh |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Statistical Officer | 196 |
| Total | 196 |
APPSC describes the 196 vacancies as provisional, so the final distribution may change when the detailed notification is published.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief notification published | 15 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 13 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 2 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Detailed notification | On or before 13 October 2026 |
| Examination date | To be announced by APPSC |
Candidates should recheck the official APPSC recruitment notifications page before submitting the application, particularly because the detailed notification is still pending as of 3 October 2026.
Educational Qualification
A candidate should hold one of the following recognised bachelor's degree combinations described in the brief notification:
| Eligible academic route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Statistics route | Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as a main subject |
| Mathematics / Economics / Commerce / Computer Science route | Bachelor's Degree with one of these as a main subject and Statistics as a paper in one, two or all three years |
The degree should be from a university established or incorporated by a Central or State Act, a deemed university under the UGC framework, or another qualification accepted under the notification.
If your university records marks as a percentage or CGPA, use Regal Naukri's Marks Percentage Calculator or CGPA to Percentage Calculator only with the conversion method accepted by your university and APPSC.
Age Limit
The brief notification does not provide the final age-limit rule. APPSC states that the detailed notification will contain the remaining eligibility conditions, and the date of the detailed notification will be the crucial date for eligibility purposes.
Do not rely on age limits from older APPSC ASO recruitments. Check Notification No. 20/2026 once the detailed notice is released.
Application Fee
The application fee has not been specified in the brief notification. Candidates should wait for the detailed Notification No. 20/2026 instead of assuming the fee used in previous APPSC recruitments.
Pay Scale
| Post | Scale of pay |
|---|---|
| Assistant Statistical Officer | ₹37,640–₹1,15,500 |
The figure above is the notified pay scale. Actual take-home salary can differ because of allowances, deductions, posting and applicable service rules.
Selection Process
The brief-notification information available for this recruitment describes a single-level online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for qualifying candidates. APPSC indicates there will be no separate screening test for this recruitment.
| Stage | Pattern described in brief notification |
|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies & Mental Ability — 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks |
| Paper II | Economics & Statistics subject paper — 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks |
| Written total | 300 marks |
| Negative marking | One-third of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer |
| Computer Proficiency Test | Practical test, 60 minutes, 100 marks |
The detailed notification should be checked for the final syllabus, qualifying standards, exam instructions and any changes to the scheme.
How to Apply
- Open the official APPSC portal on or after 13 October 2026.
- Read the detailed Notification No. 20/2026 before starting the form.
- Complete or update the required APPSC applicant profile/registration details as directed by the portal.
- Select the Assistant Statistical Officer recruitment and enter the requested academic and personal details carefully.
- Upload documents and pay the prescribed fee only after verifying the instructions in the detailed notification.
- Submit the application before 2 November 2026, 11:59 PM and retain the submitted application/receipt for reference.
Documents to Keep Ready
Candidates can prepare the following records in advance, while waiting for the detailed notification to confirm the exact upload requirements:
- bachelor's degree certificate;
- semester/year-wise marksheets showing the relevant Statistics paper(s);
- proof of date of birth;
- valid identity document;
- category or reservation certificate, if claiming an applicable benefit;
- recent photograph and signature in the format eventually prescribed by APPSC.
The detailed notification may require additional certificates depending on the candidate's claims and eligibility route.
Important Candidate Notes
- 196 is a provisional vacancy count. Do not treat it as a final category-wise distribution until APPSC publishes the detailed notice.
- The application link is scheduled to activate on 13 October 2026.
- Age, application fee and reservation details are intentionally not reproduced from older recruitments because the current brief notification does not specify them.
- Candidates using the Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Computer Science route should verify that their academic record actually includes Statistics as required.
- Submit only through APPSC's official portal and verify every condition in the detailed notification before payment or final submission.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official APPSC Recruitment Notifications | Check Notifications |
| APPSC Official Portal / Application Portal | Open APPSC Portal |
| Regal Naukri article URL | APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer vacancies are announced in 2026?
The brief notification announces 196 provisional vacancies in the A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service.
When does the APPSC ASO 2026 application start?
Online applications are scheduled to start on 13 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The scheduled closing time is 2 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What qualification is required for APPSC ASO?
The brief notice accepts a bachelor's degree with Statistics as a main subject, or specified bachelor's degrees in Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Computer Science where Statistics was studied as a paper for the required period.
What is the age limit for Notification No. 20/2026?
The final age rule is not stated in the brief notification. Candidates should use the detailed notification due on or before 13 October 2026.
What is the application fee?
The brief notification does not state the fee. Check the detailed Notification No. 20/2026 before making payment.
Is the 196-vacancy number final?
No. APPSC describes the number as provisional and subject to variation.