If you have been putting off your application for the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission’s Assistant Statistical Officer posts, this is the final call. The online application window for 196 Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) vacancies closes tomorrow, 2 November 2026, at 11:59 PM. After that, the portal at psc.ap.gov.in will stop accepting fresh applications for this recruitment.
The recruitment, notified under Notification No. 20/2026, is for the A.P. Economics and Statistical Subordinate Service. Applications opened on 13 October 2026, so candidates have had about three weeks to apply. With only a day left, anyone who is eligible should not wait until the last hour, when heavy traffic and document uploads can cause avoidable trouble.
196 vacancies across Andhra Pradesh
The commission has notified 196 provisional vacancies for the Assistant Statistical Officer post. Of these, 7 are open posts and 189 are local posts, as per the vacancy break-up shared in the recruitment summaries. The number is provisional, which means it can change if the concerned department confirms a revised figure, but for now 196 is the number candidates should plan around.
Assistant Statistical Officers work with economic and statistical data in government departments. The role suits graduates who are comfortable with numbers, data tables and official reporting, and it is one of the steadier state government openings for statistics graduates this year.
Who can apply
The basic educational requirement is a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with Statistics as one of the main subjects. Candidates with a degree in Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Computer Science are also eligible, provided Statistics was included as a paper in one or more years of their degree course.
Candidates should read the detailed notification carefully before applying, because the exact subject combination matters here. A degree alone is not enough if the Statistics paper condition is not met. The age limit is given as 18 to 44 years in the recruitment summary, with age relaxation applicable to reserved categories as per government rules. If you fall in a reserved category, check the relaxation clause in the official notification rather than assuming it.
Pay scale and selection
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs 37,640 to Rs 1,15,500. That is a solid state government pay band for an entry level officer post, and it is one reason this recruitment has drawn attention from statistics and economics graduates across Andhra Pradesh.
Selection will be through a written examination followed by a Computer Proficiency Test, as per the notification summary. The commission has not yet announced the exam date in the summaries available so far, so candidates should keep checking the official portal after applying. The admit card and exam schedule will be released on psc.ap.gov.in when they are ready.
How to apply before tomorrow night
The application process is online only. There is no offline form for this recruitment, so every step has to be completed on the APPSC portal before the 11:59 PM deadline on 2 November.
- Visit the official APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in.
- If you are applying for the first time, complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) first.
- Log in using your OTPR ID and password.
- Open the Assistant Statistical Officer online application link under Notification No. 20/2026.
- Enter your personal details, educational qualifications and examination centre preferences.
- Check the form once carefully, then save and submit it.
- Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
What to check before you submit
Before hitting submit, verify three things: that Statistics appears in your degree as required, that your personal details match your certificates exactly, and that the fee payment has actually gone through. A submitted form without a successful fee payment can be treated as incomplete, so do not close the portal until you see the payment confirmation and have downloaded the final application copy.
Candidates who have already applied do not need to apply again. If you have applied and downloaded your copy, watch the APPSC portal for the exam date and admit card update.
The clock is now the story. With 196 posts on offer and the window closing tomorrow night, eligible candidates in Andhra Pradesh have one day left to get their application in. Apply early, apply carefully, and keep the acknowledgement safe.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 2 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM, through psc.ap.gov.in.
How many vacancies are available in APPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 196 provisional vacancies have been notified for the Assistant Statistical Officer post, including 7 open posts and 189 local posts.
What is the qualification for the APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer post?
A bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a main subject, or a degree in Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Computer Science with Statistics as a paper in one or more years of the course.
What is the pay scale for APPSC ASO?
The notified pay scale is Rs 37,640 to Rs 1,15,500.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection will be through a written examination followed by a Computer Proficiency Test, as per the notification summary. The exam date will be announced later on the official portal.
Note: Candidates should verify all details in the official notification on psc.ap.gov.in before applying, as the commission’s notification remains the final authority.
