Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
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APPSC Legislature Reporter Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 15, 2026
English ReporterTelugu Reporter

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Vacancies
11
Pay Scale
Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760/- (RPS 2022)
Age Limit
18 to 42 Years as on crucial date
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh29Vijayawada12+1 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

Post-wise educational and technical qualifications:

  • English Reporters (10 Posts): Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India. Additionally, candidates must have passed Shorthand (English) at a speed of not less than 150 words per minute, and Typewriting (English) by Higher Grade conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh. Preference will be given to candidates possessing higher educational qualifications and those who have passed Shorthand/Typewriting in Telugu by Higher Grade.
  • Telugu Reporters (1 Post): Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India. Candidates must have passed Shorthand and Typewriting (Telugu) both by Higher Grade conducted by SBTET, AP, and must pass a practical test for a speed of 80 words per minute in Telugu Shorthand. Preference will be given to candidates with higher qualifications and those who have passed Shorthand/Typewriting in English by Higher Grade.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age as per Andhra Pradesh State Subordinate Service rules. Upper age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates; 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD).

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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 (Paper-I General Studies Objective CBRT)

OnlineMerit Scored

Skill Test / Shorthand Dictation & Transcription (Paper-II Conventional)

OfflineMerit Scored

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

OnlineQualifying Only

Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through a single-level examination consisting of: (1) Paper-I General Studies & Mental Ability (Objective CBRT - 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks, with 1/3rd negative marking); (2) Paper-II Shorthand Dictation & Longhand Transcription (Conventional Type - 150 marks: for English Reporters, 750 words dictated at 150 wpm in 5 mins followed by 90 mins transcription; for Telugu Reporters, 800 words dictated at 80 wpm in 10 mins followed by 150 mins transcription); (3) Qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) of 60 minutes and 100 marks (minimum qualifying marks: 40 for OC, 35 for BC, and 30 for SC/ST/PBD); and (4) Certificate Verification. Merit is formulated based on the total 300 marks in Paper-I and Paper-II, subject to qualifying the CPT.

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 & Shorthand Skill Test (Total 300 Marks)

Total Duration

245 Minutes

Negative Marking

1/3rd (0.33) marks deducted per wrong answer in Paper-I (Objective)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability (Objective)150150
Paper-II: Shorthand Dictation & Transcription (Conventional)1150
Total151300
Exam Tier / Mode

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) - Practical Assessment

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

Qualifying only (Min Marks: OC 40, BC 35, SC/ST/PBD 30)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Part-A: Computer Fundamentals & Operating Systems (MCQs)2020
Part-B: Office Automation Hands-on (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Typing Speed)480
Total24100

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.

Legislature Reporters in A.P. Legislature Services serve as official verbatim stenographic reporters in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council situated at the State Legislature Secretariat in Amaravati / Velagapudi. Daily and sessional responsibilities encompass verbatim recording of real-time floor debates, ministerial statements, question hour deliberations, legislative committee hearings, and governor's addresses in either English or Telugu. During legislative sessions, reporters rotate on tight floor shifts (often 5 to 10 minutes intervals per reporter) to record proceedings accurately using high-speed shorthand (150 WPM English or 80 WPM Telugu) and immediately transcribe the verbatim official record within strict daily printing deadlines. Outside assembly sittings, duties focus on committee report drafting, proofreading legislative gazette proceedings, and archival transcription.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The posts are permanent Gazetted/Group-B positions in the Andhra Pradesh Legislature Secretariat Service. Postings are located at the Andhra Pradesh Legislature Secretariat in Amaravati (Velagapudi), Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. Because legislative reporting is a specialized secretariat service, transfers are generally non-rotational and confined to the State Legislature Secretariat, providing high location stability in the state capital.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The cadre offers a structured hierarchy within the Legislature Secretariat: Reporter (Pay Scale Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760) -> Senior Reporter / Chief Reporter -> Assistant Secretary (Reporting / Legislature) -> Deputy Secretary -> Joint Secretary -> Special Secretary / Secretary to State Legislature.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must be submitted exclusively online through https://psc.ap.gov.in; offline or hard copy applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
  • Candidates must fulfill strict shorthand speed criteria: 150 words per minute in English Shorthand for English Reporters, and 80 words per minute in Telugu Shorthand for Telugu Reporters along with SBTET Higher Grade Typewriting certifications.
  • One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the APPSC portal is mandatory before submitting the application form.
  • In Paper-I (Objective Type), 1/3rd (0.33) marks will be penalized for each wrong answer.
  • The Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) is mandatory and qualifying; failing to secure minimum qualifying marks in the CPT will disqualify the candidate regardless of high marks in Paper-I and Paper-II.

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

  • English Reporters (07 Fresh + 03 Carry Forward)10
  • Telugu Reporters (01 Carry Forward)1
Total Vacancies11

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

The post of English Reporter and Telugu Reporter in A.P. Legislature Services carries the revised pay scale of Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760/- along with allowances admissible under Andhra Pradesh Government rules.

Scale of Pay: Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760 as per Andhra Pradesh Revised Pay Scales (RPS 2022).

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) website at https://psc.ap.gov.in.
  2. Complete the One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) or log in using an existing OTPR ID and password.
  3. Locate the online application link for Notification No. 22/2026 (English Reporters and Telugu Reporters in A.P. Legislature Services).
  4. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, shorthand and typewriting certification credentials, and upload scanned copies of photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
  5. Pay the requisite application processing and examination fees through the online payment gateway (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI).
  6. Submit the online application on or before November 2, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) and save a printed copy of the submitted form with application ID for reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Applicants must pay Rs. 250/- towards application processing fee and Rs. 120/- towards examination fee. SC, ST, BC, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD), and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of the examination fee.

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A total of 11 vacancies are announced under Notification No. 22/2026: 10 vacancies for English Reporters (07 Fresh + 03 Carry Forward) and 1 Carry Forward vacancy for Telugu Reporter in A.P. Legislature Services.

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