APPSC Assistant Director (Economics and Statistics) 2026
Can I apply for APPSC Assistant Director in the Economics and Statistical Service with my PG subject and age, and how does the exam work?
Assistant Director is a post in the Andhra Pradesh Economics and Statistical Service, and APPSC fills it by direct recruitment. Notification No. 09/2026, dated 13 October 2026, offers 17 posts in two multi-zones. You apply online at psc.ap.gov.in until 2 November 2026, 11:59 pm; APPSC's 27 October extension covered other notices, not this one. You need a postgraduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Computer Science or one of the related subjects the notice lists. The age limit is 18 to 44 on 1 July 2026, with 5 more years for SC, ST, BC and EWS and 10 for persons with benchmark disabilities. Selection rests on a 450-mark computer-based test in three papers, followed by a qualifying computer proficiency test.
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Applications are open until 2 November 2026. The written test date will be announced on psc.ap.gov.in.
Exam at a glance
- Notification
- APPSC Notification No. 09/2026, dated 13/10/2026 (Assistant Director, A.P. Economics and Statistical Service, general recruitment)[1]
- Posts
- 17, multi-zonal: 8 in Multi-zone I and 9 in Multi-zone II[1]
- Apply
- Online at psc.ap.gov.in from 13 October to 2 November 2026, 11:59 pm, after One Time Profile Registration (OTPR)[1]
- Qualification
- A PG degree in Mathematics, Pure or Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Economics with Statistics, Pure or Applied Economics, Econometrics or Computer Science, held by 13 October 2026[1]
- Age on 1 July 2026
- 18 to 44 years; SC, ST, BC and EWS get 5 more years, PBD 10[1]
- Scale of pay
- Rs 57,100-1,47,760 (as printed)[1]
- Fee
- Rs 250 application processing fee plus Rs 120 examination fee; SC, ST, BC, PBD, ex-servicemen, white-card families and unemployed youth of Andhra Pradesh pay only the Rs 250[1]
- Written test
- Computer based (CBRT): Papers 1, 2 and 3, 150 questions, 150 marks and 150 minutes each[1]
- Wrong answers
- Minus 1/3 of the question's marks[1]
- Exam centres
- Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Ananthapuramu (three preferences)[1]
- Exam date
- Not announced; APPSC says it will tell candidates later[1]
Where the 17 seats are
| Community | Multi-zone I | Multi-zone II | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| OC (open competition) | 3 local + 1 open | 4 local + 1 open | 9 |
| SC Group-I | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SC Group-II | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SC Group-III | None | None | None |
| ST | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| BC-A | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E | None | None | None |
| EWS | None | None | None |
| Total | 8 | 9 | 17 |
Two seats are for women, one OC seat in each multi-zone; anyone eligible may apply for them. The tables have no row for persons with benchmark disabilities or sportspersons. 95% of each multi-zone's posts go to its local candidates, and the 2 open seats are filled on merit from everyone.[1]
| Multi-zone | Districts |
|---|---|
| Multi-zone I (Zones I to III) | Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Alluri Sitharama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna |
| Multi-zone II (Zones IV to VI) | Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa, Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai |
You are local to the area where you studied for at least four straight years up to Class 7, or lived there if you were not in school. Study certificates from Class 1 to 7, or a residence certificate, prove it.[1]
| Who | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, BC and EWS | 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Deduct 3 years plus your armed forces service from your age |
| NCC instructors | Deduct 3 years plus your service as an NCC instructor from your age |
| Regular A.P. State Government employees | Deduct your regular State Government service, up to 5 years |
| Retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department (6 months' service or more) | 3 years |
For ex-servicemen and NCC instructors, the age left after the deduction must still be 44 or under. Employees of corporations, municipalities and similar bodies don't get the State Government relaxation. SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates from other states get no reservation.[1]
| Paper | Questions | Time | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: General Studies and Mental Ability (degree standard) | 150 questions | 150 minutes | 150 marks |
| Paper 2: economics, accounting and computers (PG standard) | 150 questions | 150 minutes | 150 marks |
| Paper 3: statistics (PG standard) | 150 questions | 150 minutes | 150 marks |
| Computer Proficiency Test (practical, after the written test) | Practical tasks | 60 minutes | 100 marks, qualifying only |
The three papers make up the 450 merit marks. A wrong answer costs 1/3 of the question's marks. Paper 1 is set in English and translated into Telugu; Papers 2 and 3 are in English only. To be shortlisted you need an aggregate of 40% (OC, sportspersons, ex-servicemen, EWS), 35% (BC) or 30% (SC, ST, PBD). The computer test needs 40 marks (OC), 35 (BC) or 30 (SC, ST, PBD) out of 100.[1]
Assistant Director is a post in the A.P. Economics and Statistical Service. The notification does not list the duties, but Papers 2 and 3 show what APPSC expects you to know: economics, public finance, accounting, spreadsheets, sampling, averages, dispersion, correlation, time series and index numbers.
APPSC runs the recruitment. The posts are split between two multi-zones, and most of them go to local candidates of each one.[1]
- It suits a postgraduate in statistics, mathematics, economics, econometrics or computer science who wants a state government post with data work. The age limit of 44 leaves room for people who finished their PG years ago.
- The list of PG subjects is closed. An MBA or an M.Com is not on it, and an equivalent degree needs a government order sent to APPSC within 10 days of the last date.
- Paper 2 mixes economics with financial accounting and computer basics, and Paper 3 is pure statistics. An economics postgraduate has to build up the statistics; a mathematics or statistics postgraduate has to learn the economics and accounting.
- With only 17 seats, SC Group-III, all BC groups except BC-A, and EWS have none. Check your row in the seats table before you put months into preparation.
Source[1]
Everyone sits all three papers of the computer-based test; missing one ends your candidature. Merit is the total of the three papers, out of 450, after normalisation if the test runs in several sessions. Candidates shortlisted from that merit list then take a 60-minute practical Computer Proficiency Test on office software, which you only need to pass.
There is no interview. Appointment depends on certificate verification and a medical fitness check. Equal marks are broken by age, the older candidate first.[1]
Paper 1, General Studies and Mental Ability: current events, general science, history of India with a focus on Andhra Pradesh, geography, polity and governance, the Indian economy and planning, sustainable development, disaster management, logical reasoning and basic data analysis.
Paper 2, in five units: economic concepts (demand, markets, national income, money and banking, inflation, public finance); international economics (trade, balance of payments, exchange rates, the IMF and World Bank); the Indian economy (population, poverty, unemployment, planning and NITI Aayog); financial accounting (journal and ledger to final accounts, bank reconciliation, depreciation); and basics of computers (number systems, algorithms and flow charts, spreadsheets).
Paper 3, in five units: collecting and presenting data (sampling, census, schedules, frequency distributions); measures of central tendency; dispersion, skewness and kurtosis; correlation (Karl Pearson and Spearman); and time series and index numbers.[1]
Tips and tricks
- Check your OTPR before you pay. The details used for the fee and age relaxation come from it and can't be changed in the correction window.[1]
- Keep your Class 1 to 7 study certificates ready. Local status decides 15 of the 17 seats.[1]
- Start with the unit your PG never covered: accounting and spreadsheets for statisticians, Paper 3 statistics for economists.[1]
- A PG earned through an open university or distance mode counts only if the Distance Education Council recognised it.[1]
- Practise office software early. The computer test comes after the written result and has its own pass mark.[1]
Questions people ask
What is the last date to apply for APPSC Assistant Director (Economics and Statistics) 2026?
2 November 2026, until 11:59 pm. APPSC's web note of 27 October extended five other notifications, not this one.[1]
What qualification do I need for APPSC Assistant Director (Economics and Statistics)?
A postgraduate degree in Mathematics, Pure or Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Economics with Statistics, Pure or Applied Economics, Econometrics or Computer Science from a recognised university, held on 13 October 2026.[1]
What is the age limit for APPSC Assistant Director?
18 to 44 on 1 July 2026. SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates get 5 more years and PBD candidates 10. Ex-servicemen and NCC instructors deduct 3 years plus their service, and the result must be 44 or under.[1]
How many vacancies are there?
17: 8 in Multi-zone I and 9 in Multi-zone II. By community: OC 9, SC Group-I 2, SC Group-II 2, ST 2 and BC-A 2. Two are for women.[1]
Is there an interview?
No. Selection is on the written test marks out of 450, and shortlisted candidates must pass the Computer Proficiency Test.[1]
What is the salary of APPSC Assistant Director (Economics and Statistics)?
The notification prints the scale of pay as Rs 57,100-1,47,760.[1]
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Sources
- Notification No. 09/2026 dated 13/10/2026: Assistant Director in A.P. Economics and Statistical Service (General Recruitment), 32 pages, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. para 1 p. 1; paras 2-3 p. 2; para 4 pp. 2-4; para 5 pp. 4-5; paras 6-7 pp. 5-6; para 8 p. 7; paras 9-10 p. 8; paras 10-12 p. 9; para 13.7 p. 10; para 15 p. 11; Annexure-I pp. 13-14; Annexure-II pp. 15-19. Accessed 31 October 2026.
Found an error or a newer rule? Tell us through the corrections page. Updated 31 October 2026.