The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) invites online applications for 102 vacancies for the post of Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers in the Directorate of Economics & Statistics. The selection process involves an objective-type written examination tentatively scheduled for January 2027.
Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers: key details
| Commission | Telangana Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Exam / post | Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers |
| Advertisement no. | 07/G/ES/2026 |
| Vacancies | 102 |
| Pay scale | Rs. 36,750 - 1,06,990 |
| Application fee | Application processing fee: Rs. 1000/- for OC & BC, Rs. 500/- for SC, ST and PwD. Examination fee: Rs. 80/- (exempted for unemployed applicants). |
| Type of notice | Notification |
| Date of notice | 28 October 2026 |
Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Applications open | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 27 Nov 2026 |
| Admit card | 7 days prior to the date of examination and upto 5:00 PM on the previous day of Examination |
| Prelims exam | January – 2027 |
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Department | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers | 102 |
Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers eligibility
Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Computer Science (with Statistics as a paper) as one of the main subjects. Age limit 18-44 years as on 01/07/2026.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/BCs & EWS; 10 years for Physically Handicapped; up to 5 years for Telangana State Government employees; 3 years plus length of service for Ex-Servicemen and NCC instructors.
Selection process
Selection based on marks secured in the objective-type written examination.
Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers exam pattern
Written Examination (Objective Type) consisting of two papers: Paper-I (General Studies and General Abilities, 150 marks, 150 questions) and Paper-II (Statistics, 150 marks, 150 questions). Total 300 marks.
How to apply
- Register or login via OTR on the TGPSC website (https://www.tgpsc.gov.in).
- Fill the online application form using TGPSC ID.
- Verify details fetched from OTR.
- Select examination centre.
- Save and proceed to payment gateway.
- Pay the prescribed fee.
- Download the generated PDF application form.
Documents required
- PDF Application form
- Hall Ticket
- Aadhaar Card /Voter ID / Pass Port / Driving License / Service ID Cards
- Proof of Educational Qualifications
- S.S.C / CBSE / ICSE (For Date of Birth)
- School Study Certificate (1st to 7th Class)
- Certificate of Residence
- Declaration by the Unemployed
- No Objection Certificate from Employer
- Service Certificate
- Certificate claiming sports reservation
- Certificate claiming Ex-servicemen for age relaxation
- Community Certificate for BCs, SCs & STs
- Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for BCs
- Latest Income Certificate for EWS
- Disability certificate in SADAREM format
Important instructions
- Candidates must regularly visit the TGPSC website for updates.
- Electronic gadgets, mobile phones, and calculators are banned in the exam hall.
- Candidates must not write any identification marks on the OMR sheet.
- The Commission reserves the right to conduct the exam in OMR or CBRT mode.
- Objections on the answer key must be filed online with a fee of Rs. 500 per question.
