APPSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 255 Inspector, Assistant Statistical Officer and More Posts

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released notifications for 255 vacancies across various cadres including Assistant Statistical Officers, Inspectors of Factories, Assistant Directors, and Analysts.

Overview & Key Details

Parameter	Details
Recruitment Body	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Total Vacancies	255 Posts
Application Mode	Online via psc.ap.gov.in
Selection Mode	Single-Level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) (No Screening Test)

Post-Wise Vacancies & Salary Scale

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale (per month)
Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO)	196	₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500
Analyst Grade-II (Pollution Control Board)	18	₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220
Assistant Director (Economics & Statistics)	17	₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760
Inspector of Factories	12	₹65,360 – ₹1,54,980
English & Telugu Reporters	11 (10 English + 1 Telugu)	₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760
Assistant Director (Tribal Welfare)	01	₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220

Educational Qualification & Eligibility

Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO): Bachelor's degree with Statistics as a main subject, OR a degree in Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Computer Science with Statistics as one of the papers.
Inspector of Factories: Degree (B.E/B.Tech) in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering + minimum 2 years of relevant industrial experience.
Assistant Director (Economics & Statistics): PG Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, or Computer Science.
Analyst Grade-II: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Sciences.
English / Telugu Reporters: Bachelor's degree + relevant Shorthand and Typewriting qualifications (150 wpm for English).
Assistant Director (Tribal Welfare): 1st or 2nd Class Master's Degree in Social Anthropology, Sociology, or Social Work + at least 2 research publications in national journals.
Age Limit: Generally 18 to 42 years (Relaxations applicable for SC/ST/BC/EWS/PwD as per AP Govt rules).

Important Dates

Brief Notification Released: 15 September 2026
Detailed Notification Release: On or before 13 October 2026
Online Application Starts: 13 October 2026
Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 02 November 2026 (11:59 PM)

Selection Process

Written Examination: Single-level online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) for each post.
Document Verification: Verification of original certificates for shortlisted candidates.

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern (Post-wise)

Post	Papers	Total Questions	Total Marks
Inspector of Factories	Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability; Paper II: Industrial and Occupational Safety, Health and Environment	300	450
English Reporters	Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability (objective); Paper II: Dictation in English Shorthand at 150 wpm with transcription in longhand (conventional type)	150 (Paper I) + dictation test	300
Assistant Statistical Officer	Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability; Paper II: Subject paper	300	300
Analyst Grade-II	Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability; Paper II: Common Paper	300	300
Assistant Director (Tribal Welfare)	Paper 1: General Studies & Mental Ability (Degree standard); Paper 2: Social Anthropology / Sociology / Social Work (PG standard)	300	450
Assistant Director (Economics & Statistical Service)	Paper 1: General Studies & Mental Ability (Degree standard); Paper 2 & Paper 3: Subject papers (PG standard)	450	450

For all objective-type papers, each wrong answer is penalised with one-third of the marks prescribed for that question, as per the applicable government orders cited in each notification's syllabus annexure.

Steps to Apply Online

Visit the official portal: psc.ap.gov.in.
Complete or update your One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if not already done.
Log in with your OTPR ID and password.
Select the relevant notification/post and fill out the application form with accurate details.
Upload required documents (photo, signature, qualification certificates).
Pay the prescribed application/exam fee using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Submit the form and download/print the confirmation application PDF for future reference.