APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026 Out - Check Screening Test Schedule PDF

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• Updated November 11, 2026 11:09 AM
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APPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview

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APPSC Group 2 Important Dates

• The table below lists every stage of the recruitment. Dates that the Commission has not published yet are marked clearly.

APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026

• The Commission first announced 686 vacancies through the short notification. After additional vacancies came in from departments, the total in the detailed notification is 720. These are split between Executive and Non-Executive posts across the Group II Services.
• The posts include Deputy Tahsildar, Sub-Registrar, Municipal Commissioner Grade-III, Assistant Section Officer, Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant, among others. The complete post-wise list with vacancy counts and pay scales is given in the official notification. Vacancy numbers can change if departments send revisions, so check the notification for the latest figures.

APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026

• The recruitment has three stages: the Screening Test, the Main Examination and the Computer Proficiency Test.

APPSC Group 2 Selection Process

• Screening Test: held on 21 February 2027. Qualified candidates are shortlisted for the Mains examination.
• Main Examination: two papers carrying 300 marks in total.
• Computer Proficiency Test: candidates shortlisted after Mains must qualify in this test.
• Certificate Verification: shortlisted candidates are called for verification of their documents. The schedule is Not Yet Announced.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Check dates, notices and corrigenda only on the official APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in.
• Dates can change through a revised notice. Check the website regularly, especially close to the exam.
• Read the detailed Notification No. 37/2026 fully for post-wise eligibility, pay scales and reservation rules.
• Do not rely on unofficial messages about postponement or changes. Confirm them on the official website.

How to Use the Time Before the Screening Test

• Go through the five Screening Test subjects and mark the weaker areas first.
• Give regular time to Andhra Pradesh history, geography, economy and current affairs, since these appear in both the Screening Test and Mains.
• Practise Mental Ability questions for speed and accuracy, keeping the negative marking in mind.
• Solve previous question papers and timed mock tests in the 150-minute format.
• Start Mains subjects early, as the Mains papers cover the Indian Constitution, economy, and science and technology in depth.

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Q1. What is the APPSC Group 2 exam date 2026?

• The APPSC Group 2 Screening Test is on 21 February 2027, a Sunday, under Notification No. 37/2026.

Q3. How many vacancies are there in APPSC Group 2 2026?

• The detailed notification has 720 vacancies in Executive and Non-Executive posts. The short notification had 686 vacancies, which was later increased.