TGPSC ASO / MPSO Recruitment 2026
Assistant Statistical Officer / Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer
102 VacanciesDirectorate of Economics & Statistics, Telangana
TGPSC ASO MPSO Recruitment 2026: The Telangana Public Service Commission has issued Notification No. 07/G/ES/2026 dated 28 October 2026 for 102 posts of Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers. Eligible candidates can apply online through the Commission’s website from 30 October 2026 to 27 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
TGPSC ASO MPSO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) |
| Department | Directorate of Economics & Statistics |
| Post names | Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer |
| Notification | 07/G/ES/2026, dated 28 October 2026 |
| Vacancies | 102 (zonal cadre) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Pay scale | Rs.36,750–1,06,990 |
| Basic age limit | 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Selection | Objective written examination; verification of eligibility and certificates |
| Official website | www.tgpsc.gov.in |
| Event | Date / time |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 28 October 2026 |
| Online applications open | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 27 November 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Examination | January 2027 (tentative; exact dates to be announced) |
| Hall ticket download | From 7 days before the examination until 5:00 PM on the day before the examination |
Zone-wise Vacancy Details
The 102 vacancies are distributed as follows in Annexure I. The Commission may revise the vacancy count through official updates.
| Zone | UR | Local (L) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 | 95 | 102 |
UR and L follow the notification’s zonal allocation headings; UR here is not the OC category total. Refer to Annexure I for the complete category-wise roster, including the carried-forward HH vacancy in Zone VI.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications from a recognised university:
- Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a main subject; or
- Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Computer Science as a main subject, with Statistics as a paper in one year, two years or all three years, as applicable.
The qualifying result must have been declared by 28 October 2026. Merely appearing for the qualifying examination is insufficient. Distance/open university qualifications must have the applicable statutory recognition.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The basic age range is 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026. Without relaxation, the notification specifies a date of birth from 2 July 1982 to 1 July 2008.
| Category | Upper-age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | 5 years |
| Persons with disabilities | 10 years |
| Eligible Telangana State Government employees | Up to 5 years according to regular service; corporation and municipality employees are excluded |
| Eligible ex-servicemen | 3 years plus armed forces service, subject to notification conditions |
| Eligible NCC instructors | 3 years plus NCC service, subject to notification conditions |
Applicants must meet the notification’s citizenship, local-status, reservation and certificate requirements. Refer to Sections 4–6 for the full conditions.
Application and Examination Fees
| Fee component / category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application processing: OC / BC | Rs.1,000 |
| Application processing: SC / ST / PwD | Rs.500 |
| Examination fee, where payable | Rs.80 |
| Unemployed applicants | Exempt from the examination fee only |
Employees of Central/State Government, PSUs, corporations and other government-sector organisations must pay the examination fee. Pay online through the application payment gateway. Fees once paid are non-refundable.
Fee clarification: Section 8.1 lists OC/BC and SC/ST/PwD processing fees but does not separately state an EWS processing-fee amount. EWS applicants should check the official portal’s applicable fee before payment.
Salary
The notified pay scale is Rs.36,750–1,06,990. This is the pay scale, not a stated take-home salary.
Selection Process and Examination Pattern
Selection is based on written-examination marks, merit, applicable reservation, preferences and verification of eligibility. TGPSC will announce whether the objective examination is OMR-based or a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). Attendance in both papers is compulsory.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| I: General Studies and General Abilities | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| II: Statistics (degree level; common for all) | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Total | 300 | 300 | 300 minutes across both papers |
Both papers are bilingual in English and Telugu. For multi-session CBRT examinations, normalization applies as described in the notification.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum percentage |
|---|---|
| OC / Sportspersons / EWS | 40% |
| BC | 35% |
| SC / ST / PwD | 30% |
Qualifying marks alone do not guarantee selection. Section 12.4 provides a specific provision for SC/ST candidates where candidates do not come up for selection with the prescribed minimum marks; refer to the complete notification.
Syllabus Highlights
- Paper I: Current affairs, international relations, general science, environment and disaster management, India and Telangana economy/geography, Constitution and polity, Telangana culture, policies and history, Indian national movement, reasoning, data interpretation and basic English.
- Paper II: Introduction to statistics; central tendency, dispersion, skewness and kurtosis; probability; random variables and distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing; correlation and regression; time series and index numbers; sampling techniques; basics of computers.
See Annexure II of the notification for the complete syllabus.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official TGPSC website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR), or verify and update your existing OTR details.
- Open the application for Notification No.07/G/ES/2026 when available.
- Check personal details, degree subjects, date of birth, local status and reservation claims.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents; select the required examination-centre preferences.
- Pay the applicable processing and examination fees through the official payment gateway.
- Submit the application before 27 November 2026, 5:00 PM and retain the application PDF and payment receipt.
OTR is not an application. A separate online application for this notification is mandatory. Keep your registered mobile number and email active throughout recruitment.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Identity proof, SSC/date-of-birth certificate and qualification certificates/marks memos.
- Study certificates for Classes I–VII or the applicable residence certificate.
- Community, non-creamy-layer, EWS, disability, service or other relevant claim certificates, as applicable.
- Recent colour photograph, not older than three months before the application deadline: 100–200 KB; signature: 20–30 KB, in JPG/PNG format.
- Unemployment declaration for examination-fee exemption, where applicable; employer NOC when required.
Important Links and Notification Download
Use the PDF viewer’s download icon to save the notification. The application button opens the official website; locate this notification’s application link there from 30 October 2026. Check TGPSC for subsequent notices and corrections.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are announced in TGPSC ASO MPSO Recruitment 2026?
The notification announces 102 Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer vacancies in the Directorate of Economics & Statistics.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 27 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Online applications start on 30 October 2026.
What qualification is required?
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 one, two or all three years, is required. The qualification result must have been declared by 28 October 2026.
What is the age limit?
The basic age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026. Eligible categories receive relaxation under the notification.
Are unemployed applicants exempt from all fees?
No. Unemployed applicants are exempt only from the Rs.80 examination fee. The applicable application processing fee remains payable.
When is the TGPSC ASO MPSO examination?
The examination is tentatively scheduled for January 2027. TGPSC will announce the exact dates and OMR or CBRT mode separately.
What is the examination pattern?
Paper I has 150 questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes. Paper II Statistics has 150 questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes. The total is 300 marks; both papers are bilingual in English and Telugu.
Does OTR registration complete the application?
No. Candidates must submit a separate online application for Notification No.07/G/ES/2026 after completing or updating OTR.
Source: TGPSC Notification No.07/G/ES/2026 dated 28 October 2026, Sections 1–12 and Annexures I, II and VI. Prepared on 29 October 2026. GovtJobNews9 is an independent information website, not the recruiting authority. Read the complete official notification before applying.