Must possess a Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects; OR Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics (with Statistics as a paper in one year, two years, or all three years) as one of the main subjects; OR Bachelor's Degree with Economics (with Statistics as a paper) as one of the main subjects; OR Bachelor's Degree with Commerce (with Statistics as a paper) as one of the main subjects; OR Bachelor's Degree with Computer Science (with Statistics as a paper) as one of the main subjects from a recognized University.
PermanentOct. 13, 2026
APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Exam 2026
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Oct. 13, 2026Assistant Statistical Officer
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
196
Pay Scale
Rs. 37,640 - 1,15,500/-
Age Limit
18 to 44 Years (as on 01/07/2026)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Oct 13, 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
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates must be between 18 and 44 years of age as on 01/07/2026. Upper age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates (up to 49 years) and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (up to 54 years).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Written Examination (Online CBRT)
OnlineMerit Scored
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
OnlineQualifying Only
Certificate Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is based on merit in the online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) comprising Paper-I (General Studies & Mental Ability, 150 Marks) and Paper-II (Subject, 150 Marks), totaling 300 marks. Shortlisted candidates must qualify the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT, 100 Marks, qualifying) and document verification.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
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Exam Tier / Mode
Paper-I (General Studies & Mental Ability)
Total Duration
150 Minutes
Negative Marking
1/3rd (0.33) marks per wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Paper-II (Subject - Degree Standard)
Total Duration
150 Minutes
Negative Marking
1/3rd (0.33) marks per wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Economics, Statistics, Commerce & Computers | 150 | 150 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - Qualifying)
Total Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
Qualifying test (40% OC, 35% BC, 30% SC/ST/PBD)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software | 1 | 100 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Assistant Statistical Officers (ASOs) in the Andhra Pradesh Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service serve in Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DES) offices, District Statistical Offices (DSO), or as Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers (MPSO) at the grassroots mandal level. Responsibilities encompass collecting and validating socio-economic surveys, agricultural census, crop cutting experiments (CCE), rainfall statistics, price monitoring, and preparing mandal/district economic reports. The work is administrative and field-oriented, requiring liaising with revenue, agriculture, and planning authorities.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Organized into Zonal cadres (Zone-I to Zone-VI) across Andhra Pradesh. Initial posting is typically as MPSO in mandal headquarters or as statistical investigator in District Statistical Offices. Standard departmental transfers occur within the allocated Zone according to AP Presidential Order guidelines.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
ASOs enter in Level 37,640 - 1,15,500/-. The promotional ladder progresses to Deputy Statistical Officer (Dy.SO), followed by District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director (DES) and Deputy Director. Passing departmental tests (Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers Part I & II and Statistics Departmental Test) is mandatory for probation declaration and promotion eligibility.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree with Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Computer Science (with Statistics as a paper) as on the notification date (13/10/2026); degrees without Statistics coursework are ineligible.
- Candidates must qualify the mandatory Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) with qualifying marks (OC: 40%, BC: 35%, SC/ST/PBD: 30%) following the written examination.
- Negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33) marks per wrong answer is strictly applicable in the Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT).
- Application submission requires a valid One Time Profile Registration (OTPR); OTPR registration alone does not constitute an application for the post.
- EWS certificates must be in digital format based on FY 2025-2026 issued on or after 01.04.2026 by a Tahsildar.
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
- OC83
- BC55
- SC27
- EWS18
- ST13
Total Vacancies196
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Scale of pay: Rs. 37,640 – 1,15,500/- in A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service.
Pay Scale of Rs. 37,640 - 1,15,500/- under Revised Pay Scales (RPS) 2022 along with standard DA, HRA, and state government allowances.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official APPSC portal at https://psc.ap.gov.in.
- Log in with your existing OTPR ID and password. First-time applicants must complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) to obtain an OTPR user ID.
- Click on 'Online Application Submission' and select Notification No. 20/2026 for Assistant Statistical Officer.
- Verify bio-data and fill in post-specific details, local status, educational qualification, and test center preferences (choose 3 from Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Ananthapuramu).
- Click 'Save & Submit' to generate the online payment link and pay the application fee (Rs. 250/- processing fee + Rs. 80/- exam fee for non-exempted categories) before 02/11/2026 (11:59 PM).
- Download and print the submitted application form with reference ID for future records.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Application Processing Fee: Rs. 250/- for all applicants; Examination Fee: Rs. 80/-. SC, ST, BC, PBD, Ex-Servicemen, and White Card holders are exempted from payment of the Rs. 80/- examination fee (they pay Rs. 250/- only).
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Written Examination (Online CBRT)
OnlineMerit Scored
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
OnlineQualifying Only
Certificate Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as a main subject, OR a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Computer Science with Statistics as a paper in one year, two years, or all three years from a recognized university.
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