APPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026: 17 Vacancies, Eligibility & Apply Online
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Notification No. 09/2026 for the recruitment of 17 Assistant Directors in the A.P. Economics and Statistical Service. The detailed notification was issued on 13 October 2026.
Eligible postgraduate candidates can apply online through the official APPSC website from 13 October to 2 November 2026. The application deadline is 11:59 PM on 2 November 2026. Before applying, candidates should check their subject qualification, age, local status and multi-zone eligibility.
APPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Notification No. | 09/2026 |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Post | Assistant Director, Economics and Statistical Service |
| Vacancies | 17 |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh – Multi Zone I and II |
| Age Limit | 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Pay Scale | ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 2 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 13 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Closing Time | 11:59 PM |
| Written Exam Date | To be announced |
APPSC Assistant Director Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers 17 vacancies distributed across two multi-zones. The detailed allocation is given in Annexure I of the official notification.
| Multi-Zone | Local | Open | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Zone I | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Multi Zone II | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 15 | 2 | 17 |
Category-Wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Open Competition | 9 |
| SC-I | 2 |
| SC-II | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 2 |
| BC-A | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
Local reservation: The notification provides 95% reservation for eligible local candidates in each multi-zone. Two OC vacancies are also identified under horizontal reservation for women, one in each multi-zone. These are already included in the total vacancies.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a postgraduate degree from a recognised university or institution in one of the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
- Statistics
- Economics with Statistics
- Pure Economics
- Applied Economics
- Applied Statistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Econometrics
- Computer Science
An officially recognised equivalent qualification may be accepted subject to the notification's requirements. The qualification must have been obtained by 13 October 2026.
Note: Candidates relying on an equivalent qualification must submit the relevant government orders to APPSC within the period specified in the notification.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Applicants must be between 18 and 44 years as on 1 July 2026.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, BC and EWS | 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Eligible AP Government Employees | Service-based relaxation, maximum 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen and Eligible NCC Instructors | As per notified service-related rules |
Application Fee
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | ₹250 |
| Examination Fee | ₹120 |
| Standard Total | ₹370 |
Eligible SC, ST, BC, PBD and Ex-Servicemen applicants, qualifying Andhra Pradesh white-card families and eligible unemployed youth are exempt from the ₹120 examination fee, subject to the conditions in Paragraph 9. The ₹250 processing fee remains payable.
Applicants from other states should check the restrictions on fee exemption and reservation before submitting the form.
Selection Process and Examination Pattern
Selection will be based on the Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT), followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for shortlisted candidates.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 minutes | 150 |
| II | PG Standard – Paper II | 150 | 150 minutes | 150 |
| III | PG Standard – Paper III | 150 | 150 minutes | 150 |
| Total | 450 | 450 minutes | 450 | |
Negative marking: One-third of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
Paper I covers general studies, current affairs, mental ability and data analysis. Papers II and III cover the postgraduate-level subjects specified in Annexure II. Candidates should use the full official syllabus for preparation.
Written Examination Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Aggregate |
|---|---|
| OC, EWS, Sportspersons and Ex-Servicemen | 40% |
| BC | 35% |
| SC, ST and PBD | 30% |
These are minimum qualifying standards. Reaching them does not guarantee selection.
Computer Proficiency Test
Provisionally shortlisted candidates must qualify the Computer Proficiency Test as prescribed in the notification. The practical test assesses computer and office-automation skills and carries 100 marks over 60 minutes.
The prescribed CPT minimum marks are 30 for SC/ST/PBD, 35 for BC and 40 for OC candidates.
Examination Centres
The notified written examination centres are Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati and Ananthapuramu. Applicants may select three preferences, but the final centre allocation rests with APPSC.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official APPSC website.
- Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if applying for the first time.
- Log in with the OTPR ID and password.
- Select Assistant Director Notification No. 09/2026.
- Check and enter educational, category, local-status and multi-zone details.
- Select examination-centre preferences.
- Use the Save & Submit option and complete the required online payment.
- Download the final application and retain the payment reference number.
Remember: OTPR registration or saving a draft is not the same as submitting an application. Follow the final submission and payment instructions carefully.
Official Notification and Apply Online
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | APPSC Application Portal |
| Recruitment Notifications | Official Recruitment Page |
Important: Candidates should read Notification No. 09/2026, including its annexures and any later corrigendum, before applying. The Commission's official instructions will prevail.
Disclaimer: PediaWikiBlog.com is an independent education and recruitment information website and is not affiliated with the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. The information above is based on the official recruitment notification and is provided for candidate convenience.
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