APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026: 686 Vacancies Announced; Apply From November 10
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued Brief Notification No. 37/2026 for Group-II Services, announcing 686 provisional vacancies across executive and non-executive posts. Online applications are scheduled to open on November 10 and close on November 30, 2026. The detailed notification, which will set out full eligibility conditions and application instructions, should be checked before candidates submit a form.
APPSC Group 2 vacancy highlights
The vacancies span 12 post categories in state departments. Deputy Tahsildar has the largest announced share, followed by Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer. APPSC has described the vacancy count as provisional, so candidates should check the detailed notice for any updated figures and reservation-wise distribution.
| Post category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Deputy Tahsildar | 200 |
| Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer | 176 |
| Senior Accountant | 90 |
| Assistant Section Officer (General Administration Department) | 71 |
| Junior Accountant | 48 |
| Goods and Service Tax Officer | 40 |
| Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector | 29 |
| Other Group-II posts | 32 |
| Total announced vacancies | 686 |
Other roles include Municipal Commissioner Grade-III, Sub-Registrar Grade-II, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, and Assistant Section Officers in the Finance and Law departments. Post-specific qualifications may differ, including for accounting, law and field roles. Candidates should not assume that a general degree requirement applies to every post.
Eligibility and selection process
The brief notification provides the recruitment overview, while the detailed notification is expected to contain the full age rules, educational qualifications, category-wise vacancy details and application requirements. APPSC Group 2 selection is expected to include a screening examination, a mains examination and a Computer Proficiency Test, as applicable to the posts. The screening-test and mains dates have not been announced in the currently available update.
- Read the complete notification and check the qualification for each preferred post.
- Confirm age limits, relaxations and category requirements in the detailed notice.
- Keep education, identity and community certificates ready for the application process.
- Apply only through the APPSC website and save the submitted form and payment receipt.
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 timeline
| Recruitment milestone | Date or status |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification No. 37/2026 | October 13, 2026 |
| Detailed notification | Expected on or before November 10, 2026 |
| Online applications open | November 10, 2026 |
| Application deadline | November 30, 2026 |
| Screening test and later stages | Dates awaited |
Applicants should monitor psc.ap.gov.in for the detailed APPSC Group 2 notification and any subsequent amendments. Since the vacancies are provisional and important eligibility information will appear in the full notice, use the commission’s published instructions as the final reference before applying.









