APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026: 720 Posts, Apply by 11 December, Screening Test on 21 February
Everything in APPSC Group II Notification 37/2026 that you need before applying: posts and pay, age limits, fee, dates, the three stages and the common application mistakes.
APPSC Group 2 notification 2026 at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Notification | No. 37/2026: brief notification 13 Oct 2026, detailed notification 10 Nov 2026 |
| Posts | 720: 471 executive, 249 non-executive (30 post codes) |
| Apply online | 10 Nov – 11 Dec 2026, 11:59 p.m., at psc.ap.gov.in |
| Fee | ₹250 processing fee + ₹80 examination fee (exemptions apply to the ₹80) |
| Age | Mostly 18–44 years on 1 Jul 2026; some posts differ (see below) |
| Screening test | 21 Feb 2027, offline OMR |
| Mains | Computer-based; date to be announced |
Post-wise vacancies and pay
The brief notification in October listed 686 posts; the detailed notification raised the total to 720, mainly by adding Junior Office Assistant posts in various departments. APPSC may still revise numbers before the screening test if departments send new indents.
| Post | Posts | Age on 1 Jul 2026 | Pay scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Tahsildar | 203 (1 CF) | 18–44 | 44,570 – 1,27,480 |
| Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer | 176 | 18–44 | 45,830 – 1,30,580 |
| Senior Accountant (HODs and districts) | 91 | 18–44 | 34,580 – 1,07,210 |
| Assistant Section Officer (GAD) | 71 (5 CF) | 18–44 | 40,970 – 1,24,380 |
| Junior Accountant (HODs) | 47 | 18–44 | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| Goods and Services Tax Officer | 40 | 18–44 | 44,570 – 1,27,480 |
| Junior Office Assistant (17 departments) | 31 | 18–44 | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector | 29 (2 CF) | 18–30 | 40,970 – 1,24,380 |
| Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 10 | 18–44 | 45,830 – 1,30,580 |
| Sub-Registrar Grade II | 7 | 20–44 | 44,570 – 1,27,480 |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade III | 6 | 21–44 | 45,830 – 1,30,580 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance) | 5 | 18–44 | 40,970 – 1,24,380 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Law) | 4 (1 CF) | 18–44 | 40,970 – 1,24,380 |
The first seven post codes, from Municipal Commissioner to Excise Sub-Inspector, are executive posts (471); the rest are non-executive (249). Upper age limits are relaxed for reserved categories and some others as the notification sets out.
Who can apply
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university is enough for most posts. Assistant Section Officer (Finance) asks for a degree in Mathematics, Economics or Commerce, and Assistant Section Officer (Law) for a law degree. Senior and Junior Accountant posts add a computer qualification, and the Excise Sub-Inspector post has physical standards. You must hold the qualification on the date of the detailed notification, 10 November 2026.
How the selection works
Screening test: one paper, General Studies and Mental Ability, 150 questions in 150 minutes, 30 marks each for Indian history, geography, Indian society, current affairs and mental ability. It only shortlists: about 50 candidates per vacancy go forward.
Mains: Paper I, the social and cultural history of Andhra Pradesh and the Indian Constitution; Paper II, the Indian and Andhra Pradesh economy and science and technology. Each paper has 150 questions and 150 marks, and the merit list comes from these marks.
Computer Proficiency Test: a qualifying test of office software, 100 marks in 60 minutes. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the screening test and in Mains.
To practise the format, the APPSC Group 2 test series has papers in English and Telugu; see the Group 2 calendar for dates.
How to apply for APPSC Group 2 2026
The application takes about 30 minutes if your documents are ready.
- Update your OTPR
Log in to the APPSC portal with your One Time Profile Registration, or create one. Check that your name, date of birth and community match your certificates exactly.
- Open Notification 37/2026
Choose Group II Services and select the posts you want and the order of preference.
- Pay the fee online
₹250 processing fee, plus ₹80 exam fee unless you are in an exempt category. Keep the payment reference.
- Choose your screening-test centre and submit
Download the submitted application as a PDF. Corrections, if APPSC allows them, are open only for a short window after the last date.
తెలుగులో సంక్షిప్తంగా
APPSC గ్రూప్-2 నోటిఫికేషన్ 37/2026 ద్వారా 720 పోస్టులు. ఆన్లైన్ దరఖాస్తులు 10 నవంబర్ నుంచి 11 డిసెంబర్ 2026 రాత్రి 11:59 వరకు. ఫీజు ₹250 + ₹80 (కొన్ని వర్గాలకు ₹80 మినహాయింపు). స్క్రీనింగ్ టెస్ట్ 21 ఫిబ్రవరి 2027న OMR పద్ధతిలో. ప్రతి తప్పు సమాధానానికి 1/3 మార్కు తగ్గుతుంది.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for APPSC Group 2 2026?
11 December 2026, 11:59 p.m. The brief notification had mentioned 30 November, but the detailed notification of 10 November sets 11 December.
How many posts are in APPSC Group 2 2026?
720 in the detailed notification: 471 executive and 249 non-executive.
When is the APPSC Group 2 screening test?
21 February 2027, as an offline OMR test.
Is the exam in Telugu?
The question paper is set in English with a Telugu translation; the English version is treated as authentic.
What is the age limit?
18 to 44 years on 1 July 2026 for most posts; 18 to 30 for Excise Sub-Inspector, 20 to 44 for Sub-Registrar and 21 to 44 for Municipal Commissioner, with relaxations as notified.
Sources and official links
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