APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026: 686 Deputy Tahsildar, ASO & Accountant Posts, Apply from 10 November
APPSC has announced Group-II Notification 37/2026 for 686 posts including 200 Deputy Tahsildar and 176 Deputy MPDO. Graduates can apply online from 10 to 30 November 2026.
At a glance
| Eligibility | Any Graduate (post-wise) |
|---|---|
| Official update | Always verify from the official portal before proceeding. |
Important Dates
- Brief Notification13/10/2026
- Detailed NotificationOn or before 10/11/2026
- Apply Online Start10/11/2026
- Last Date Apply Online30/11/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Screening TestTo be notified
Application Fee
- All CategoriesAs per detailed notification
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Code | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | 6 |
| 02 | Sub-Registrar Grade-II | 7 |
| 03 | Deputy Tahsildar | 200 |
| 04 | GST Officer | 40 |
| 05 | Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies | 10 |
| 06 | Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer | 176 |
| 07 | Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector | 29 |
| 08 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) | 71 |
| 09 | Assistant Section Officer (Finance) | 5 |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law) | 4 |
| 11 | Senior Accountant | 90 |
| 12 | Junior Accountant | 48 |
| Total | 686 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does APPSC Group 2 2026 application start?
Online applications will be accepted from 10 November to 30 November 2026.
How many vacancies are in APPSC Group 2 2026?
686 provisional vacancies across 12 posts.
What is the qualification for APPSC Group 2?
A bachelor's degree for most posts. ASO Finance, ASO Law and accountant posts have specific degree requirements.
Is there negative marking in APPSC Group 2?
Yes, one-third mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
What is the salary of Deputy Tahsildar?
₹44,570–1,27,480 as per AP pay scales.
Andhra Pradesh aspirants have been waiting for this one. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released a brief notice for Group-II Services (Notification No. 37/2026) with 686 provisional vacancies. The detailed notification will be out on or before 10 November, and the online form will be open from 10 November to 30 November 2026.
Posts on offer
- Deputy Tahsildar – 200
- Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer – 176
- Senior Accountant – 90
- Assistant Section Officer (GAD) – 71
- Junior Accountant – 48
- GST Officer – 40
- Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector – 29
- Assistant Registrar (Co-op) 10, Sub-Registrar Gr-II 7, Municipal Commissioner Gr-III 6, ASO (Finance) 5, ASO (Law) 4
Pay scales
Pay is on the AP revised scales. Municipal Commissioner, GST Officer, Assistant Registrar and Deputy MPDO get ₹45,830–1,30,580. Deputy Tahsildar and Sub-Registrar get ₹44,570–1,27,480. ASO and Excise SI get ₹40,970–1,24,380. Senior Accountant is ₹34,580–1,07,210 and Junior Accountant ₹25,220–80,910.
Eligibility
A bachelor’s degree is enough for most posts. ASO (Finance) needs a degree in Maths, Economics or Commerce, ASO (Law) needs a law degree, and the accountant posts need a Commerce/Economics/Maths degree with the prescribed certificate course. Age limits and fee will be confirmed in the detailed notification – we will add them here as soon as it is out.
Exam pattern
Screening test: 150 questions on General Studies and Mental Ability, 150 marks, 150 minutes, offline OMR.
Mains: Two papers of 150 marks each. Paper I covers the social history of Andhra Pradesh and the Indian Constitution. Paper II covers the Indian and AP economy and science & technology.
A computer proficiency test (qualifying) applies for some posts. One-third mark is cut for each wrong answer. Since screening marks do not count in the final merit, treat it as a filter and put real effort into the mains syllabus from now.
How to apply
- Update or create your OTPR on psc.ap.gov.in.
- From 10 November, log in and apply for Group-II (Notification 37/2026).
- Pay the fee and download the application.
This is based on the brief notification. Vacancies and details may change in the detailed notification.