Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
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APPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 15, 2026
Assistant Director in A.P. Economics and Statistical Service

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M.Sc154
M.A.27
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Vacancies
17
Pay Scale
Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/-
Age Limit
18 to 42 years as on 01.07.2026
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh29Vijayawada13+3 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 15, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 13, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window13 Oct – 2 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Post Graduate Degree in one of the following subjects from a UGC-recognized University or equivalent institution:
• Mathematics / Pure Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
• Statistics / Applied Statistics
• Economics / Applied Economics / Econometrics
• Computer Science

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age. Standard age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST/BCs and EWS, 10 years for PwD candidates, and as per AP State and Subordinate Service Rules for Ex-servicemen and AP State Govt employees.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Written Examination (Computer Based Recruitment Test - CBRT)

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Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Online | OfflineQualifying Only

Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is based on merit in the Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) consisting of three objective papers totaling 450 marks (with 1/3rd negative marking for incorrect responses). No preliminary screening test will be conducted. Shortlisted candidates must qualify the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) (qualifying marks: 40% for OC, 35% for BC, 30% for SC/ST/PH) followed by Document Verification.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Examination (Objective Type - CBRT)

Total Duration

450 Minutes

Negative Marking

1/3rd (0.33) marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Paper-1: General Studies and Mental Ability (Degree standard)150150
Paper-2: Economics, Accounting & Computer Basics (P.G. standard)150150
Paper-3: Statistics (P.G. standard)150150
Total450450
Exam Tier / Mode

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - Qualifying)

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

None (Practical evaluation)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Part-A: Basics of Computers & Operating Systems (MCQs)2020
Part-B: Office Automation Practical (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Typing)580
Total25100

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Assistant Directors in the Andhra Pradesh Economics and Statistical Service serve as key technical Gazetted Group-I officers under the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), Planning Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Stationed at District Planning Offices (CPO / DPO) or the State Directorate in Vijayawada/Amaravati, they head divisions responsible for district-level GDP (Gross District Domestic Product - GDDP) computation, agricultural census, crop cutting experiments (CCE), industrial output surveys (ASI), consumer price index (CPI) monitoring, statistical socio-economic surveys, and policy analytics for government welfare schemes (Navaratnalu / state dashboard KPIs). The environment is analytical and data-intensive, coordinating directly with District Collectors and state department heads.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is made on regular probation for two years under State Subordinate / Gazetted Service Rules. Postings are allocated across the 26 District Headquarters of Andhra Pradesh and the Directorate in Vijayawada. Standard cadre transfer policies apply, with normal tenure of 2 to 3 years per station. Cadre allocation is state-wide.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Assistant Director is the entry-level Gazetted cadre in the State Economics and Statistical Service. Career progression follows a clear statutory hierarchy: Assistant Director -> Deputy Director (DD) -> Joint Director (JD) -> Additional Director (Addl. Dir) -> Director of Economics & Statistics. Eligible for time-scale increments, revised AP state pay matrix progression, and seniority promotions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Crucial Qualification Window: Candidates must possess the prescribed Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, or Computer Science as on the date of the detailed notification. Provisional degree certificate or final marks memo must be available.
  • No Preliminary Screening Test: Selection relies entirely on a single-stage 450-mark objective CBRT examination. No screening test will be held irrespective of applicant numbers, making performance across all three papers decisive.
  • 1/3rd Negative Marking: One-third (0.33) marks will be penalized for every incorrect answer in Paper-1, Paper-2, and Paper-3. Guesswork carries a high penalty.
  • Mandatory Qualifying CPT: Candidates must qualify the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) with minimum 40% for OC, 35% for BC, and 30% for SC/ST/PH. Failure in CPT will disqualify the candidate regardless of CBRT marks.
  • Online Application Window: Applications open on 13/10/2026 and close strictly on 02/11/2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates must complete OTPR beforehand.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Assistant Director in A.P. Economics and Statistical Service (General Recruitment)17
Total Vacancies17

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Scale of Pay: Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- per month as per Andhra Pradesh Revised Pay Scales.

Scale of Pay: Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- per month as per Andhra Pradesh Revised Pay Scales plus applicable DA, HRA, and state allowances.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official APPSC portal at psc.ap.gov.in.
  2. Complete One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) or login with your existing OTPR user ID and password.
  3. Click on the Online Application link for Notification No. 09/2026 – Assistant Director in A.P. Economics and Statistical Service (active from 13/10/2026 to 02/11/2026).
  4. Fill out the application form with personal, educational (Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics/Computer Science), community, and exam center preferences.
  5. Pay the required application fee (Rs. 250 processing fee + Rs. 120 exam fee, where applicable) through the online payment gateway.
  6. Submit the form before 02/11/2026 at 11:59 PM and download the submitted application PDF along with the payment reference receipt for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• Application Processing Fee: Rs. 250/-
• Examination Fee: Rs. 120/-
• Fee Exemption: SC, ST, BC, PwD, and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the examination fee (Rs. 120/-). All candidates must pay the processing fee of Rs. 250/-.

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Candidates must hold a Post Graduate (PG) Degree in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Econometrics, or Computer Science from a UGC-recognized University or equivalent.

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