APPSC Group 2 notification 2026: 686 vacancies announced; apply from November 10

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the Group-II notification for 686 vacancies. As per the official notification, APPSC online applications will start from November 10, while the last date to apply is November 30 at 11:59 pm.

APPSC issued a brief notification (No. 37/2026) on October 13. However, a detailed notification, with the age limit, application fee and category-wise vacancies, is due on or before November 10. Candidates should wait for that document before applying.

APPSC group 2 notification 2026

The vacancies are spread across 12 categories in several departments, including revenue, municipal administration, registration, cooperatives, excise, the Secretariat and accounts.

• Deputy Tahsildar: 200 posts
• Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO): 176 posts
• Accountant: 138 posts
• Assistant Section Officer (Law Department): 10 posts

Between them, Deputy Tahsildar and Deputy MPDO account for 376 of the 686 posts, more than half the total.

APPSC group 2 notification 2026: Who can apply

Most of the posts accept a bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university. A few need a specific qualification.

The Assistant Section Officer (Law) post requires a law degree, and accounts posts ask for a prescribed computer course or a relevant computer degree. Candidates must hold the required qualification on the date of the detailed notification.

APPSC group 2 notification 2026: Important dates

• Brief notification: October 13, 2026
• Detailed notification: on or before November 10
• Application starts: November 10
• Last date to apply: November 30, 11:59 pm

APPSC group 2 notification 2026: How to apply

Once the APPSC application is opened, candidates can apply on the official website by following the instructions given below:

1. Go to the APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in, once the window opens.
2. Read the detailed notification fully, especially the eligibility and age rules.
3. Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if you haven't already.
4. Log in, choose the Group-II recruitment and fill in your details.
5. Upload your photograph, signature and documents.
6. Pay the fee online, submit the form and keep a copy of the confirmation.