The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) invites online applications for 196 vacancies for the post of Assistant Statistical Officer in the A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service. The selection process consists of a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) and a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
Assistant Statistical Officer: key details
| Commission | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Exam / post | Assistant Statistical Officer |
| Advertisement no. | 20/2026 |
| Vacancies | 196 |
| Pay scale | 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| Application fee | Rs. 250 application processing fee plus Rs. 80 examination fee. Examination fee is exempted for SC, ST, BC, PBDs, Ex-Servicemen, and white card holders. |
| Type of notice | Notification |
| Date of notice | 13 October 2026 |
Assistant Statistical Officer important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 13/10/2026 |
| Applications open | 13/10/2026 |
| Last date to apply | 02/11/2026 |
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Department | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Statistical Officer | 196 |
Assistant Statistical Officer eligibility
Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Computer Science as a main subject. Age limit: 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, BCs, and EWS; 10 years for PBDs; age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen, NCC instructors, regular A.P. State Government employees, and retrenched census employees as per rules.
Selection process
Written Examination (CBRT) followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
How to apply
- Register or login via the Commission’s website using OTPR ID.
- Click on 'Online Application Submission' and select the notification.
- Fill in required details and verify information.
- Click 'Save & Submit' to generate the payment link.
- Complete the payment online to finalize the application.
Documents required
- OTPR ID
- Educational qualification certificates
- Community/Category certificate (for SC/ST/BC/EWS)
- Non-Creamy layer certificate (for BCs)
- EWS certificate
- Study or Residence certificates for local status
- Local Status Certificate (for migrants from Telangana)
- Sports certificates (for MSP quota)
Important instructions
- The exam will be a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT).
- A negative marking of 1/3rd of the marks per question applies.
- Candidates must qualify the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) to be eligible for selection.
- The exam will be held in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupathi, and Ananthapuramu.
- English is the authentic version for valuation if discrepancies arise in the Telugu translation.
