TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 102 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary & Last Date

TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has released the notification for the recruitment of 102 Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers (MP&SO) / Assistant Statistical Officers (ASO) in the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Telangana. The recruitment notification, numbered 07/G/ES/2026, was dated 28 October 2026.

Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 30 October 2026 to 27 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) through the official TGPSC website. The selection process includes an objective-type written examination, document verification, and a medical examination. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for January 2027.

TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026

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TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Organisation	Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC)
Post Name	Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer
Department	Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Telangana
Notification Number	07/G/ES/2026
Notification Date	28 October 2026
Total Vacancies	102
Cadre	Zonal
Pay Scale	Rs 36,750–Rs 1,06,990
Qualification	Bachelor's Degree with Statistics or a specified subject combination
Age Limit	18 to 44 years
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	30 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM
Selection Process	Written Examination, Document Verification and Medical Examination
Tentative Exam Date	January 2027
Official Website	https://www.tgpsc.gov.in

TSPSC ASO Vacancy 2026

A total of 102 vacancies have been announced for the Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer posts. The positions fall under the zonal cadre, and reservations will be applied according to the relevant Telangana State and Subordinate Service Rules.

Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Zone	UR Vacancies	Local Vacancies	Total Vacancies
Zone-I	1	11	12
Zone-II	1	13	14
Zone-III	1	14	15
Zone-IV	1	16	17
Zone-V	1	6	7
Zone-VI	1	24	25
Zone-VII	1	11	12
Total	—	—	102

The recruitment covers various categories, including OC, EWS, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC Groups I–III, ST, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and sportspersons, subject to the applicable rules.

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TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	28 October 2026
Online Application Begins	30 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	27 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Hall Ticket Availability	Seven days before the examination, up to 5:00 PM on the previous day
Written Examination	Tentatively January 2027

TSPSC ASO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualification, age limit and other eligibility conditions to apply for the MP&SO / ASO posts.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree with any one of the following subjects as a main subject:

• Statistics: Statistics must be one of the main subjects.

• Mathematics: Mathematics must be a main subject, with Statistics studied as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable.

• Economics: Economics must be a main subject, with Statistics studied as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable.

• Commerce: Commerce must be a main subject, with Statistics studied as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable.

• Computer Science: Computer Science must be a main subject, with Statistics studied as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable.

The degree must be obtained from a university established under a Central or State Act, an institution recognised as a deemed university under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or a foreign university approved by the Central Government.

Important qualification conditions:

• Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification on 28 October 2026, the notification date.

• The university must have declared the qualifying examination result by that date.

• Degrees obtained through open or distance education must be recognised by the UGC, AICTE or Distance Education Bureau, as applicable.

• The commission will decide the acceptability of equivalent qualifications through its designated Expert Committee.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as of 1 July 2026.

Particulars	Age
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	44 years

Candidates should not have been born after 1 July 2008 or before 2 July 1982, subject to applicable age-relaxation rules.

Age Relaxation

Category	Upper Age Relaxation
SC/ST/BC and EWS	5 years
Persons with Disabilities	10 years
Telangana State Government Employees	Up to 5 years, based on regular service
Ex-Servicemen	3 years plus the length of service rendered in the armed forces
NCC Instructors	3 years plus the length of service rendered in the NCC

Other Eligibility Conditions

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• They must be citizens of India.

• They must possess the prescribed educational and other qualifications.

• Their character and antecedents must meet the requirements for appointment.

• They must be willing to serve anywhere in Telangana State.

TSPSC ASO Reservation Policy 2026

Reservation will be implemented according to the applicable Telangana State and Subordinate Service Rules, including Rules 22 and 22(A), and the government orders cited in the notification.

The provisions cover SC, ST, BC, EWS, persons with disabilities, women and meritorious sportspersons, as applicable.

Local reservation of 95% applies to these zonal posts under the relevant Telangana government order.

Candidates claiming reservation must possess the prescribed certificates. The notification specifies the following requirements:

• EWS: A valid income certificate for the relevant financial year, issued by the prescribed Revenue Authority.

• SC/ST: Community certificate issued by the prescribed Telangana Revenue Authority.

• BC: Community certificate for the relevant BC category and the prescribed Non-Creamy Layer certificate.

• Persons with Disabilities: Temporary disability certificates will not qualify for reservation benefits; the prescribed medical assessment process applies.

• Sportspersons: Reservation is subject to the relevant government orders and eligibility requirements.

Candidates from other states are not entitled to reservation benefits under this recruitment.

TSPSC ASO Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Objective-Type Written Examination: The examination will be conducted in OMR-based offline mode or Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode, as decided by the commission.

2. Document Verification: Original documents may be verified by the commission.

3. Medical Examination: Appointment is subject to medical fitness and satisfactory character and conduct.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
OC, EWS and Sportspersons	40%
BC	35%
SC, ST and Persons with Disabilities	30%

TSPSC ASO Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination consists of two objective-type papers, carrying a total of 300 marks.

Paper	Subject	Questions	Duration	Maximum Marks
Paper I	General Studies and General Abilities	150	150 minutes	150
Paper II	Statistics (Degree Level)	150	150 minutes	150
Total		300	300 minutes	300

Paper I will be bilingual in English and Telugu. The examination mode will be confirmed by the commission.

Paper I Syllabus: General Studies and General Abilities

The syllabus includes:

• Current Affairs: Regional, National and International

• International Relations and Events

• General Science and India's achievements in Science and Technology

• Environmental Issues and Disaster Management

• Economy of India and Telangana

• Geography of India, with a focus on Telangana

• Indian Constitution and Polity, with a focus on local self-government

• Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts and Literature of Telangana

• Telangana State Policies

• Modern Indian History, with a focus on the Indian National Movement

• Telangana History, particularly the movement for Telangana statehood

• Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation

• Basic English

Paper II Syllabus: Statistics

Paper II covers Statistics at the degree level, including:

• Introduction to Statistics

• Measures of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Skewness and Kurtosis

• Probability

• Random Variables and Binomial, Poisson and Normal Distributions

• Estimation and Large- and Small-Sample Tests

• Null and Alternative Hypotheses

• Correlation and Regression

• Time Series Analysis and Index Numbers

• Sampling Techniques

• Computer Basics, including number systems, codes, memory, logical operations, algorithms, flowcharts and MS Office

If the examination is conducted in multiple sessions, the commission will normalise scores and prepare the General Ranking List using normalised marks calculated up to five decimal places, as specified in the notification.

TSPSC ASO Application Fee 2026

Candidates must pay the applicable application processing fee and examination fee.

Fee Component	Amount
Application Processing Fee for OC and BC Candidates	Rs 1,000
Application Processing Fee for SC, ST and PwD Candidates	Rs 500
Examination Fee	Rs 80
Examination Fee Exemption	Unemployed applicants

Government employees working in Central or State Government departments, PSUs, corporations or other government-sector organisations must pay the prescribed examination fee.

Payment Methods

The fee must be paid online through the available payment gateway using:

• Net Banking

• Debit Card

• Credit Card

• UPI

The commission states that fees once paid will not be refunded or adjusted. Failure to pay the applicable fees may result in rejection of the application.

TSPSC ASO Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive the prescribed pay scale for the Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer posts.

Particulars	Details
Post	MP&SO / ASO
Cadre	Zonal
Pay Scale	Rs 36,750–Rs 1,06,990 per month
Appointment Conditions	Medical fitness and satisfactory character and conduct
Service Liability	Anywhere in Telangana State

The above amount represents the notified pay scale. The exact salary payable to an individual candidate will depend on the applicable service and pay rules.

How to Apply Online for TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply through the official TGPSC website: https://www.tgpsc.gov.in.

The application process involves the following steps.

Step 1: Complete One Time Registration (OTR)

Candidates who have not previously registered must complete the One Time Registration process on the TGPSC website to obtain their TGPSC ID.

Candidates who already have an OTR registration can use their existing TGPSC ID.

Important: OTR registration alone does not constitute an application for this recruitment.

Step 2: Fill Out the Online Application

1. Visit the official TGPSC website.

2. Open the online application link for the relevant notification.

3. Enter your TGPSC ID and date of birth.

4. Log in using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

5. Verify the personal and qualification details retrieved from the OTR database.

6. Select the examination centre.

7. Preview the application carefully before proceeding.

Step 3: Pay the Application Fee

Click on the Save & Payment option and pay the applicable fees using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.

Ensure that the payment is completed successfully.

Step 4: Download the Submitted Application

After successful payment, download the generated PDF application form. Keep the application copy and Reference ID Number safe for future correspondence.

Documents and Photograph Requirements

Applicants must provide the following as specified in the notification:

• Recent colour passport-size photograph, not older than three months before the last date of application, sized 100 KB–200 KB.

• Scanned specimen signature in JPG or PNG format, sized 20 KB–30 KB.

• Relevant certificates and other documents as required.

Certificates already uploaded to the OTR database need not be uploaded again, according to the notification.

Applicants should ensure that all information is correct. Incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected.

TSPSC ASO Exam Centres 2026

The examination is expected to be conducted at the following centres, or at other centres as decided by the commission:

• Hyderabad, including HMDA jurisdiction

• Karimnagar

• Khammam

• Warangal

• Nizamabad

The commission reserves the right to allot a centre other than the one selected by the candidate. Requests to change the allotted examination centre will not be entertained.

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TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: FAQs

1. How many vacancies are available in TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?

A total of 102 vacancies have been announced for Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer posts in the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Telangana.

2. What is the last date to apply for TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 27 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

3. When will the TSPSC ASO examination be conducted?

The objective-type written examination is tentatively scheduled for January 2027. The exact examination date will be announced separately.

4. What is the age limit for TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?

The prescribed age limit is 18 to 44 years as of 1 July 2026, with applicable relaxations for eligible categories.

5. What is the educational qualification for TSPSC ASO posts?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as a main subject, or Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Computer Science as a main subject with Statistics studied as a paper in the prescribed years.

6. What is the application fee for TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?

The processing fee is ?1,000 for OC and BC applicants and Rs 500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. The examination fee is ?80, with an exemption for unemployed applicants.

7. What is the TSPSC ASO salary?

The notified pay scale is Rs 36,750–Rs 1,06,990 per month.

8. What is the selection process for TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?

The selection process comprises an objective-type written examination, document verification and a medical examination.

9. How can candidates apply for TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the official website, https://www.tgpsc.gov.in, after completing or accessing their OTR registration.

10. What is the official website for TSPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?

The official website of the Telangana Public Service Commission is https://www.tgpsc.gov.in.