The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is set to release the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 notification to fill 750 executive and non-executive vacancies across the state. The selection process consists of three rigorous stages: Prelims, Mains, and a Computer Proficiency Test. Candidates meeting the specified eligibility criteria can apply online at https://psc.ap.gov.in once the portal opens. Read on for a comprehensive guide to the upcoming APPSC Group 2 recruitment process.
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026
The official APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 is scheduled for release on 15th September 2026 via the official portal, https://psc.ap.gov.in/. Prospective applicants should familiarize themselves with all eligibility requirements, including age limits, educational qualifications, and category-specific criteria, before applying. We will provide a direct link to download the official PDF as soon as it is published by the Commission.
As outlined in the official AP Job Calendar 2026, 750 Group 2 vacancies are confirmed for the 2026 recruitment drive, with the official notification due on 15th September 2026.
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026- Highlights
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission will detail all vacancies in the upcoming 2026 notification. The recruitment involves a multi-stage selection process. Candidates must possess proficiency in both English and Telugu. All selected candidates will be posted within Andhra Pradesh. Key recruitment highlights are summarized in the table below.
| APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026: Overview | |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Posts | Executive and Non-Executive Posts |
| Vacancy | 750 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | To be Notified |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 Years |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam Mains Exam Computer Proficiency Test Document Verification |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group 2 2026- Important Dates
The comprehensive examination schedule for APPSC Group 2 2026 will be released alongside the official notification. We have compiled the latest recruitment timeline and exam schedule for your reference below.
| APPSC Group 2 2026- Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| APPSC Group 2 Notification | 15th September 2026 |
| APPSC Group 2 Apply Online Starts | 15th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 5th October 2026 |
| APPSC Group 2 Prelims Date | 28th November 2026 |
| Prelims Result Date | 10th December 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 25th January 2027 |
| Mains Result | 5th February 2027 |
| Certificate Verification | 15th to 24th February 2027 |
| Final Selection List | 10th March 2027 |
AP Job Calendar 2026 Released - Click Here to Check
APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026
The annual recruitment calendar has confirmed 750 openings across various departmental posts for this year.
In the previous recruitment cycle, the APPSC filled 905 vacancies (including 53 carry-forward posts) for Group 2 services. This included 331 executive roles such as Municipal Commissioner, Deputy Tahsildar, and Sub-Registrar, alongside 566 non-executive roles including Senior Accountants, Junior Assistants, and Auditors.
| APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy 2025 | ||
| Post Code No. | Name of Posts & Departments | Vacancies |
| 01 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-III in A.P. Municipal Commissioners Subordinate Service | 04 |
| 02 | Sub-Registrar Grade-II in Registration and Stamps Subordinate Service | 16 |
| 03 | Deputy Tahsildar in A.P. Revenue Subordinate Service | 114 |
| 04 | Assistant Labour Officer in A.P. Labour Subordinate Service | 28 |
| 05 | Assistant Registrar in A.P. Co-operative Societies | 14 |
| 07 | Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service | 149 |
| Total Vacancies | 325 | |
| APPSC Group 2 Non-Executive Vacancy 2025 | ||
| Post Code No. | Name of Posts & Departments | Vacancies |
| 09 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 211 |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 12 |
| 11 | Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat Sub-Service | 14 |
| 12 | Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 23 |
| 13 | Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service | 05 |
| 14 | Auditor in Pay & Account Sub-ordinate Service | 10 |
| 15 | Senior Accountant in Branch-I (category-I) (HOD) in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service | 10 |
| 16 | Senior Accountant in Branch-II (Category-I) A.P. Treasuries and Accounts (District) Sub-Service | 10 |
| 18 | Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service | 20 |
| 19 | Junior Assistant in A.P. Public Service Commission | 30 |
| 20 | Junior Assistant in Economics and Statistics | 05 |
| 22 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Civil Supplies | 13 |
| 23 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Agriculture Marketing | 02 |
| 24 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Agriculture Cooperation | 07 |
| 25 | Junior Assistant in Chief Commissioner of Land Administration | 31 |
| 26 | Junior Assistant in Director of Municipal Administration | 07 |
| 27 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Labour | 03 |
| 28 | Junior Assistant in Director of Animal Husbandry | 07 |
| 29 | Junior Assistant in Director of Fisheries | 03 |
| 30 | Junior Assistant in Director General of Police (DGP) | 08 |
| 31 | Junior Assistant in DG, Prisons & Correctional Services | 02 |
| 32 | Junior Assistant in Director of Prosecutions | 02 |
| 33 | Junior Assistant in Director of Sainik Welfare | 02 |
| 34 | Junior Assistant in Advocate General of A.P. | 08 |
| 35 | Junior Assistant in A.P. State Archives and Research Institute | 01 |
| 36 | Junior Assistant in Public Health and Family Welfare | 19 |
| 37 | Junior Assistant in Director of Secondary Health | 02 |
| 38 | Junior Assistant in Director of Factories | 04 |
| 39 | Junior Assistant in Director of Boilers | 01 |
| 40 | Junior Assistant in Director of Insurance Medical Services | 03 |
| 41 | Junior Assistant in Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court | 02 |
| 42 | Junior Assistant in Engineer-in-Chief, Public Health | 02 |
| 43 | Junior Assistant in Director of Minorities Welfare | 02 |
| 44 | Junior Assistant in Engineer-in-Chief, Panchayatraj | 05 |
| 45 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of School Education | 12 |
| 46 | Junior Assistant in Director of Adult Education | 01 |
| 47 | Junior Assistant in Director of Examinations | 20 |
| 48 | Junior Assistant in Engineer-in-Chief, R&B | 07 |
| 49 | Junior Assistant in Women Development & Child Welfare Dept. | 02 |
| 50 | Junior Assistant in Director of Ground Water and Water Audit | 01 |
| 51 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Youth Services | 01 |
| 52 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Archaeology and Museums | 01 |
| Total | 521 | |
| APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2025 [Carried Forward] | ||
| Post Code No. | Name of Department | Vacancies |
| APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy | ||
| 05 | Assistant Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Subordinate Service | 02 |
| 06 | Extension Officer in PR & RD in A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service | 02 |
| 07 | Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service | 03 |
| 08 | Assistant Development Officer in A.P. Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service | 01 |
| Total | 08 | |
| APPSC Group 2 Non- Executive Vacancy | ||
| 09 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 07 |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 03 |
| 11 | Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat SubService | 01 |
| 13 | Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service | 03 |
| 15 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (HODs) | 01 |
| 16 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (Districts) | 02 |
| 17 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Works & Accounts (Zone wise) Sub Service | 02 |
| 18 | Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service | 02 |
| 19 | Junior Assistant in A.P. Public Service Commission | 02 |
| 20 | Junior Assistant in Economics and Statistics | 01 |
| 21 | Junior Assistant in Social Welfare | 01 |
| 53 | Junior Assistant in Engineering Research Labs | 01 |
| 54 | Junior Assistant in Preventive Medicine | 01 |
| 55 | Junior Assistant in Government Text book Press | 01 |
| 56 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Industries | 05 |
| 57 | Junior Assistant in Conservator of Forest Services | 02 |
| 58 | Junior Assistant in Technical Education | 09 |
| 59 | Junior Assistant in RWS & S | 01 |
| Total | 45 | |
APPSC Group 2 Application Form 2026
Online application dates will be announced concurrently with the APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026. Interested candidates must apply exclusively through the official website at https://psc.ap.gov.in. No alternative submission methods will be entertained. Once registration commences, we will provide a direct application link here for your convenience.
APPSC Group 2 Application Fee 2026
To successfully submit an application, candidates must complete the online fee payment. The standard application fee for the General category is Rs. 330/-, while SC, ST, BC, PH, and Ex-Servicemen are charged Rs. 250/-. Out-of-state applicants must pay the Rs. 80/- fee plus a Rs. 250/- processing charge. A detailed breakdown of fees by category is provided below.
| APPSC Group 2 Application Fee | ||
| Category | Examination Fee | Processing fees |
| General Category Candidates, Candidates belonging to other States | Rs. 80 | Rs. 250 |
| SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men | -- | Rs. 250 |
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Before applying, please ensure you meet the mandatory eligibility requirements. Below, we have outlined the specific educational qualifications and age limits required to be eligible for APPSC Group 2 services.
APPSC Group 2 Education Qualification
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Specific post-wise educational requirements will be detailed in the official notification PDF.
APPSC Group 2 Age Limit
The age limit for the APPSC Group 2 recruitment is 18 to 42 years. Government-mandated age relaxations are applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
| Posts | Age Limit |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | 18 to 42 years |
| Sub-Registrar Grade-II | 20 to 42 years |
| Deputy Tahsildar | 18 to 42 years |
| Assistant Labour Officer | 18 to 42 years |
| Assistant Registrar | 18 to 42 years |
| Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector | 18 to 30 years |
| Extension Officer | 18 to 42 years |
| Assistant Development Officer | 18 to 42 years |
| All Non-Executive Posts | 18 to 42 years |
APPSC Group 2 Upper Age Relaxation
The following categories are eligible for upper age relaxation as per current government policy:
| APPSC Group 2 Upper Age Relaxation | |
| Categories | Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST and BCs | 5 years |
| Physically Handicapped persons | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Shall be allowed to deduct from his age a period of 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered by him in the armed forces / NCC. |
| N.C.C. (who have worked as an Instructor in N.C.C.) | |
| A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of APSEB, APSRTC, Corporations, Municipalities etc. are not eligible) | |
| Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum service of 6 months | 3 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands, who are not remarried and belonging to SC/ST category covered under Rule 12(b)(iii) of AP State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 with reference to posts of Junior Assistants | Upper Age Limit- 48 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands, who are not remarried and not belonging to SC/ST category covered under Rule 12(b)(iii) of AP State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 regarding posts of Junior Assistants | Upper Age Limit- 43 years |
APPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of Prelims, Mains, and a Computer Proficiency test. The Prelims act as a screening round, while the final merit list is determined by the results of the Mains examination. Successfully qualified candidates will subsequently be invited for document verification.
Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination
Stage 2 - Mains Examination
Stage 3 - Computer Proficiency Test
Stage 4 - Document Verification
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
The Commission has updated the APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern. Candidates preparing for the 2026 exam must familiarize themselves with these revised patterns for both Prelims and Mains to ensure effective preparation.
APPSC Group 2 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern
- APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam is the screening stage for only shortlisting candidates for the main exam.
- The objective type examination will be held in offline mode (OMR based).
- The exam includes 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Now APPSC Group 2 Prelims has questions from General Studies and Mental Ability.
- The topics from General Studies include Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, and Current Affairs. There will be 30 questions from each section.
- There is a negative marking of ⅓rd marks for each wrong answer.
- The time duration of the test will be 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
| APPSC Group 2 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern | |||
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Studies (Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, Current Affairs) Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
APPSC Group 2 2026 Mains Exam Pattern
- The exam has 2 papers, each carrying an equal weight of 150 marks.
- All the questions are objective type. The level of the questions is similar to a bachelor’s degree.
- Mains examination will be held in offline mode (OMR-based).
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- A negative marking scheme of one-third marks for every wrong answer.
| APPSC Group 2 2026 Mains Exam Pattern | ||||
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | 1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the history of Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh 2. General overview of the Indian Constitution | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper 2 | 1. Indian and AP Economy 2. Science and Technology | 150 | 150 | |
| Total | 300 | 300 | ||
APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test
- The exam has 2 parts. Each tests a particular area of computer skills of the aspirants.
- The candidates will get 60 minutes to attempt the exam.
- It is a practical exam.
- The minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST/PH is 30, for B.C. is 35 and for O.C. is 40.
| Test | Marks | Duration |
| Proficiency in Office Automation with the usage of Computers and Associated Software. [Part A & Part B] | 100 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 50 Marks |
APPSC Group 2 2026 Syllabus
Strategic preparation is essential for success in the APPSC Group 2 exam. Reviewing the APPSC Group 2 Syllabus is the critical first step. We have provided an overview of the Prelims and Mains syllabus below.
APPSC Group 2 2026 Prelims Syllabus
The APPSC Group 2 Prelims syllabus covers General Studies—including Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, and Current Affairs—and Mental Ability.
| APPSC Group 2 2026 Prelims Syllabus | |
| Section/Subjects | Syllabus |
| Indian History | Ancient History Medieval History Modern History |
| Geography | General and Physical Geography Economic Geography of India and AP Human Geography of India and AP |
| Indian Society | Structure of Indian Society Social Issues Welfare Mechanism |
| Current Affairs | International National State of Andhra Pradesh |
| Mental Ability | Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive) Mental Ability Basic Numeracy |
APPSC Group 2 2026 Mains Syllabus
The Mains examination consists of two papers, each divided into two sections. The detailed topics for these papers are outlined below.
| APPSC Group 2 2026 Mains Syllabus | |
| Paper | Topics |
| Paper 1 | Section A- Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh Section B- Indian Constitution |
| Paper 2 | Section A- Indian and AP Economy Section B- Science and Technology |
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026 [Click to View Full Details]
APPSC Group 2 2026 Salary
Salaries for APPSC Group 2 positions are determined by the specific post and applicable government pay scales. Compensation includes basic pay, allowances, and additional benefits. The tables below provide a comprehensive overview of the executive and non-executive salary structures.
| APPSC Group 2 Executive Salary Structure | |
| Posts | Salary |
| Deputy Tehsildar in Andhra Pradesh Revenue Subordinate Service | Rs. 28,940 – 78,910 |
| Assistant Commercial Tax Officer in Commercial Taxes Subordinate Service | Rs. 28,940 – 78,910 |
| Assistant Labor Officer in Andhra Pradesh Labor and Employment Sub Service | Rs. 28,940 – 78,910 |
| Executive Officer Grade I in Endowments Commissioner | Rs. 29,760 – 80,930 |
| Assistant Development Officers in Andhra Pradesh Handloom and Textile Department | Rs. 26,600 – 77,030 |
| Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector in Andhra Pradesh Prohibition and Excise Sub-Service | Rs. 26,600 – 77,030 |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade III in AP Municipal Commissioner Subordinate Service | Rs. 29,760 – 80,930 |
| Extn Officer in Panchayat Raj and Rural Department | Rs. 29,760 – 80,930 |
| Assistant Registrar in AP Co-operative Societies | Rs. 29,760 – 80,930 |
| APPSC Group 2 Non-Executive Salary Structure | |
| Posts | Salary |
| Senior Accountant | Rs. 22,460 – Rs. 66,330 |
| Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat Sub Service | Rs. 26,600 – Rs. 77,030 |
| Senior Auditor | Rs. 22,460 – Rs. 66,330 |
| Junior Assistant | Rs. 16,400 – Rs. 49,870 |
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APPSC Group 2: FAQs
Ans. The APPSC Group 2 Notification 2026 is officially expected on 15th September 2026 for 750 vacancies.
Ans. Online registration dates will be announced concurrently with the formal notification release.
Ans. The APPSC Group 2 exam is held annually to select candidates for various gazetted and non-gazetted positions across Andhra Pradesh state departments.
Ans. Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age to be eligible for APPSC Group 2 recruitment.
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