APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 – Various Posts

- The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced 686 provisional vacancies under Group-II Services for various posts.
- The recruitment drive includes Municipal Commissioner Grade-III, Sub-Registrar Grade-II, Deputy Tahsildar, Goods and Service Tax Officer, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer, Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Senior Accountant, and Junior Accountant across three departments.
- The application process is online and open from 10 November 2026 to 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- The Brief Notification No. 37/2026 was released on 13 October 2026, with the detailed notification expected to be available on or before 10 November 2026.
- The selection process includes an offline OMR-based screening test and a two-paper main examination. A Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) is also included for certain posts.
- The salary ranges vary from Rs. 25,220–80,910 (Junior Accountant) to Rs. 45,830–1,30,580 (Municipal Commissioner Grade-III, GST Officer, etc.).
- The job location is Andhra Pradesh for all selected candidates.

- Educational Qualification:
• A recognized Bachelor’s Degree is the minimum requirement for most posts.
• Assistant Section Officer (Finance Department): Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Economics, or Commerce from a recognized university.
• Assistant Section Officer (Law Department): Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant: Degree in Commerce, Economics, or Mathematics, or another degree with a prescribed computer-related certificate course (e.g., Office Automation, PC Maintenance, Web Designing). Alternatively, specified computer-related degrees like BCA, B.Sc Computer, B.Com Computer, BA Computer, B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science or IT are accepted.
- Physical Requirements: Applicants for Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector must meet post-specific physical standards as detailed in the detailed notification.
- Age Limits: Not explicitly stated in the brief notification; candidates should refer to the detailed notification for age limits and reservation details.

- Screening Test (Preliminary Examination):
• Mode: Offline, Objective-Type, OMR-Based
• Subjects: General Studies and Mental Ability
• Questions: 150
• Marks: 150
• Duration: 150 minutes
• Negative Marking: One-third of the marks assigned to each incorrect answer
- Main Examination:
• Two papers: Paper I and Paper II
• Questions: 300 (150 per paper)
• Marks: 300 (150 per paper)
• Duration: 150 minutes per paper
• Paper I: Social History of Andhra Pradesh and Indian Constitution
• Paper II: Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy; Science and Technology
• Negative Marking: One-third of the marks assigned to each incorrect answer
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT):
• Practical test of 100 marks and 60 minutes duration.
• Qualifying marks vary by category: SC/ST/PBD: 30, BC: 35, OC: 40
• Scheme included in the notification annexure

All

- Educational Certificates: Proof of Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification as per the post.
- Computer Proficiency Certificate (if applicable): For posts requiring CPT, candidates must provide proof of computer-related qualifications or certificate courses.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable): For candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC, or other reserved categories.
- Age Proof: Birth certificate or mark sheet indicating date of birth.
- Passport-sized Photographs: As specified in the application form.
- Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or any other government-issued ID.

The application fee details are not explicitly mentioned in the brief notification. Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for fee structure and exemptions.