APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 – 686 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Apply Online

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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Brief Notification No. 37/2026 dated 13 October 2026 for direct recruitment to various Group-II Services posts. A total of 686 provisional vacancies have been announced across 12 categories.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 10 November 2026 to 30 November 2026 through the official APPSC website. The recruitment includes a Screening Test, Main Examination and Computer Proficiency Test, as applicable.

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 – Overview

APPSC Group 2 Vacancy Details 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as of the date of the detailed notification.

• Post Codes 01–08: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.
• Sub-Registrar Grade-II: Candidates with a Law degree will receive preference, as specified in the notification.
• Assistant Section Officer (Finance Department): Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics or Commerce.
• Assistant Section Officer (Law Department): Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant: Degree in Commerce, Economics or Mathematics, along with the additional computer-related qualification requirements specified in the notification.

For the Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant posts, the notification also mentions specified computer certificate courses or eligible computer-related degrees.

Physical requirements: Candidates applying for the Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector post should refer to the detailed notification.

Salary Details

The pay scales mentioned in the brief notification are:

APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026

1. Screening Test (Preliminary Examination)

The Screening Test will be conducted in offline mode using an objective-type OMR-based examination.

2. Main Examination

Negative marking: One-third of the marks prescribed for a question will be deducted for each wrong answer in the Screening Test and Main Examination.

APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026

Screening Test – General Studies & Mental Ability

The Screening Test syllabus carries 150 marks and includes the following sections:

• Indian History – 30 marks: Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History, including the national movement and post-independence developments.
• Geography – 30 marks: Physical and economic geography, India and Andhra Pradesh geography, natural resources, agriculture, industries, transport and human geography.
• Indian Society – 30 marks: Social structure, social issues, welfare policies and constitutional provisions for different sections of society.
• Current Affairs – 30 marks: Major international, national and Andhra Pradesh events and issues.
• Mental Ability – 30 marks: Logical reasoning, number and letter series, coding-decoding, relationships, basic numeracy, percentages, averages, ratios, interest, time and work, time and distance, and data analysis.

Main Examination – Paper I

Section A: Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh – 75 marks

Topics include:

• Prehistoric cultures and major dynasties of Andhra Pradesh.
• Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Vishnukundins, Eastern Chalukyas and Andhra Cholas.
• Advent of Europeans and British rule in Andhra.
• Social and cultural awakening and the national movement in Andhra.
• Andhra Movement and the formation of Andhra State in 1953.
• Formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1956 and important developments up to 2014.

Section B: Indian Constitution – 75 marks

Topics include:

• Nature, development and salient features of the Indian Constitution.
• Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties.
• Union and State governments, legislature, executive and judiciary.
• Centre-State relations and constitutional bodies.
• Human Rights Commission, RTI, Lokpal and Lokayukta.
• Political parties, elections and electoral reforms.
• Panchayati Raj and the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.

Main Examination – Paper II

Section A: Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy – 75 marks

Topics include:

• Indian economy, national income, economic planning and reforms.
• Money, banking, RBI, monetary policy and inflation.
• Public finance, taxation, GST, budgets and foreign trade.
• Agriculture, industry, services sector and economic development.
• Andhra Pradesh economy, GSDP, per capita income, state revenue and expenditure.
• Agriculture and allied sectors, industrial policies, MSMEs, industrial corridors, IT and the services sector in Andhra Pradesh.

Section B: Science and Technology – 75 marks

Topics include:

• Science and technology policies, space technology and Indian satellite missions.
• DRDO, defence technology, ICT, Digital India and cybersecurity.
• Nuclear technology and energy management.
• Renewable and non-renewable energy.
• Ecosystems, biodiversity and wildlife conservation.
• Waste management, environmental pollution and pollution control.
• Climate change, sustainable development and environmental initiatives.
• Public health, disease trends and healthcare programmes.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

The notification provides a Computer Proficiency Test scheme for proficiency in office automation and associated software.

The syllabus covers computer fundamentals, operating systems, internet and email, office applications, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.

The assessment pattern includes document preparation and formatting, typing speed, inserting and organizing objects, Excel formulas and charts, and PowerPoint presentations. Refer to the detailed notification for the applicable CPT requirements and selection instructions.

How to Apply for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official APPSC website: https://psc.ap.gov.in
2. Read the detailed Group-II recruitment notification carefully.
3. Check the post-wise eligibility, age limits, vacancy details and application instructions.
4. Complete the online application with the required information.
5. Review the details and submit the application before the deadline.