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Job Overview
| Pay Scale | Govt Salary Calculator Rs. 37,640 – 1,15,500/- |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 Years (as on 01/07/2026) |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh — Visakhapatnam |
Important Dates
| Published | Oct 13, 2026 |
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| Last Date / Deadline | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Application Window | 13 Oct – 2 Nov 2026 |
| Exam / Test Date | TBA / To Be Announced |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Educational Qualification
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.
Age Limit & Relaxations
Selection Process
How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
- Written Examination (Online CBRT)
- Online Merit Scored
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
- Online Qualifying Only
Certificate Verification
- Offline Qualifying 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
What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
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
Paper-II (Subject – Degree Standard)
Economics, Statistics, Commerce & Computers 150 150
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT – Qualifying)
60 Minutes
Qualifying test (40% OC, 35% BC, 30% SC/ST/PBD)
Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software 1 100
Vacancy & Salary
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
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. Andhra Pradesh Govt Salary Calculator
How to Apply
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).
Official Notification & Portal Verification
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