APPSC Group 2 Notification 37/2026: 686 Vacancies, Dates, Salary, Eligibility & Syllabus

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026: overview of Notification No. 37/2026

APPSC has issued a brief notification for direct recruitment to various categories of posts under Group-II Services, marked General / Limited Recruitment. The supplied document lists 686 provisional vacancies in municipal administration, registration and stamps, revenue, commercial taxes, cooperative services, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, prohibition and excise, secretariat services, treasuries and accounts.

The notification states that vacancy numbers may change after confirmation from the concerned departments. It also says that the detailed notification will include the vacancy breakup, pay scale, age, community, educational qualifications and other instructions. Candidates should read that detailed notification before applying.

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APPSC Group 2 2026 important dates

The date of the detailed notification is stated to be the crucial date for relevant eligibility matters. Confirm all dates and instructions in the official detailed notification.

APPSC Group 2 vacancies 2026: post-wise breakup and salary

The brief notification lists 686 provisional posts across 12 post categories. The pay scales below are reproduced from the supplied document; these are pay scales, not guaranteed take-home salary figures.

Vacancies are provisional and subject to variation after departmental confirmation. Allowances, deductions and take-home pay are not specified by this pay-scale table.

APPSC Group 2 eligibility 2026: educational qualifications

The brief notification gives different educational requirements by post code. The following is a summary only; candidates should check the detailed notification for the complete wording, equivalency provisions, certificates and conditions.

Post codes 01 to 08

A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification. For Sub-Registrar Grade-II (post code 02), the brief notice says preference is given to candidates who also possess a Law degree.

Post code 09 — Assistant Section Officer (Finance)

A bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics or Commerce from a recognised university or equivalent qualification.

Post code 10 — Assistant Section Officer (Law)

A bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university or equivalent qualification.

Post codes 11 and 12 — Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant

The brief notice specifies a degree in Commerce, Economics or Mathematics and lists alternative computer-related qualification routes, including certain certificate courses conducted by the Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh, or specified computer-related degrees. Review the detailed notification carefully to confirm which route applies.

Age limit, reservations and physical standards

The brief notification does not state the age limit, relaxations or application fee. It specifically directs candidates to the detailed notification for age, community and other instructions. For Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector, check the physical requirements in the detailed notification.

APPSC Group 2 exam pattern 2026

Screening test (preliminary examination)

The notification lists a degree-standard, objective-type examination held in offline OMR mode.

Negative marking: one-third of the marks prescribed for each question is deducted for every wrong answer, according to the notification.

Main examination

The brief notification also states the one-third penalty for each wrong answer in the screening and main examinations.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

The notification includes a Computer Proficiency Test scheme based on a practical test of office automation and associated software. The annexed scheme specifies 60 minutes and 100 marks, with minimum qualifying marks shown as 30 for SC/ST/PBD, 35 for BCs and 40 for OCs. Check the detailed notification to confirm the post-wise applicability and instructions.

APPSC Group 2 syllabus 2026: subject-wise overview

The attached Notification No. 37/2026 includes screening and mains syllabus annexures. The main areas are summarised below to help candidates organise preparation.

Screening test: General Studies and Mental Ability (150 marks)

• Indian History: ancient and medieval India, modern history, the national movement, reform movements and post-independence consolidation.
• Geography: physical geography, India and Andhra Pradesh geography, climate, drainage, soils, vegetation, natural hazards, economic geography, resources, industry, transport, trade, human development, demographics, urbanisation and migration.
• Indian Society: social structure, family, marriage, kinship, caste, tribe, ethnicity, religion, women, social issues, and welfare mechanisms for vulnerable groups.
• Current Affairs: major international, national and Andhra Pradesh events and issues.
• Mental Ability: logical reasoning, statements and assumptions, arguments and conclusions, series, coding-decoding, relationships, numeracy, averages, ratios, percentages, interest, time and work, speed and distance, and data analysis.

Mains Paper I

Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh (75 marks): prehistoric cultures; major dynasties; social, economic and religious conditions; Telugu language and literature; the Andhra movement; formation of Andhra State in 1953; formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1956; and important social and cultural developments through 2014.

Indian Constitution (75 marks): constitutional development, salient features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, amendments and basic structure; Union and State government; legislature, executive and judiciary; federalism and Centre–State relations; constitutional bodies; elections and reforms; decentralisation; and the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.

Mains Paper II

Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy (75 marks): national income, growth and development, planning, economic reforms, money and banking, RBI and monetary policy, inflation, public finance, taxation and GST, budgets, balance of payments, FDI, agriculture, industrial development, services, Andhra Pradesh GSDP, per-capita income, state revenue, expenditure, debt and recent AP budget and policy topics.

Science and Technology (75 marks): science and technology policies, space and defence technology, ICT and cyber security, nuclear technology, energy management, renewable energy, ecology and biodiversity, wildlife conservation, waste management, pollution control, climate change, sustainable development and public health.

Use the official syllabus annexure for the complete topic list. This summary groups the attached syllabus headings and is not a replacement for the notification.

How to apply for APPSC Group 2 Notification 37/2026

1. Visit the official Commission website: psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Read the detailed Notification No. 37/2026 and post-specific qualifications before applying.
3. Confirm your post code, degree requirements, age eligibility, reservation conditions and any physical or computer qualification requirements.
4. Complete the online application between 10 November and 30 November 2026, subject to the official portal and detailed instructions.
5. Check every field before final submission and save the application acknowledgement and payment receipt, where applicable.
6. Follow official updates for the screening test date, detailed rules and any corrigendum.

The brief notification states applications are accepted online only. It does not specify the application fee in the supplied pages.

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