Detailed Guide & Information
TPSC ASO Recruitment Notification 2026 has been released on the official website www.tgpsc.gov.in. A total of 102 posts have been released for Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer/Assistant Statistical Officers in the Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Telangana. The application window to apply online is open from 30th October to 27th November 2026. Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree with Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Computer Science with Statistics as a subject can apply for the recruitment. The TPSC ASO Exam will be held in January 2027 (tentatively). Read the article below to know more about the recruitment process.
TPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT
Telangana Public Service Commission has released the TPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification on its official website on 29th October 2026. Candidates between the age group of 18-32 are eligible to apply for the vacancy. Candidates can find the detailed notification on the official website or they can also do it through the direct link given below. The notification includes all the details like the exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, apply online dates etc.
Direct Link to Download TPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
TPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: Overview
The details about the TPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 are given below. Candidates can check these details so that they do not miss any important update related to the recruitment process.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Authority | Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) |
| Department | Directorate of Economics & Statistics |
| Post Name | Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 102 |
| Cadre | Zonal |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree with Statistics or another prescribed subject combination |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 years |
| Pay Scale | ₹36,750–₹1,06,990 |
| Selection Process | Objective-Type Examination |
| Exam Mode | OMR-based or Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) |
| Exam Date | Tentatively January 2027 |
| Job Location | Telangana |
| Official Website | tgpsc.gov.in |
TGPSC ASO Important Dates 2026
The important dates related to the TGPSC Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer Important Dates are given below. Candidates can check the last date to apply, exam date, hall ticket release etc.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Hall Ticket Release | 7 days before the examination |
| Tentative Examination Month | January 2027 |
TPSC ASO Vacancy 2026
A total of 102 vacancies have been released for the posts of TPSC ASO Recruitment 2026. The vacancies have been announced for the posts of Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers/ASO. These posts belong to the zonal cadre and will be filled according to the applicable reservation rules.
| Zone | Vacancy Count |
| Zone I | 12 |
| Zone II | 14 |
| Zone III | 15 |
| Zone IV | 17 |
| Zone V | 7 |
| Zone VI | 25 |
| Zone VII | 12 |
| Total | 102 |
How to Apply Online for TPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
The steps to apply online for the TPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 are given below. Candidates can check these to apply easily for the recruitment without any difficulties.
- Go to the official website of TGPSC.
- Complete the One Time Registration if you don’t have a TGPSC ID.
- Open the application link to apply online for the recruitment.
- Enter the personal, educational, category and other details fetched from the OTR database.
- Select your examination center.
- Click on save and go to the available payment option.
- Pay the application fee through credit card/debit card/net banking or UPI.
- Complete the final submission by clicking on the submit button.
TGPSC ASO Application Fee 2026
The application fee details for TPSC ASO are given below. Candidates can check it and pay the exam fee according to their category. The application fee can be paid online through credit card/debit card/UPI or net banking.
| Category | Application Processing Fee | Examination Fee |
| OC and BC | ₹1,000 | ₹80 |
| SC, ST and PwD | ₹500 | ₹80 |
| Unemployed Applicants | As applicable to their category | Exempted |
| Government Employees | As applicable to their category | ₹80 |
TPSC ASO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates can check the TPSC ASO Eligibility Criteria such as the educational qualification, age limit and other eligibility criteria. If they do not fulfill the eligibility conditions their application forms will be rejected.
Educational Qualification
The educational qualifications for TGPSC ASO are given below. Candidates can check the details of the educational qualification:
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Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects |
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Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a main subject, with Statistics studied as a paper in one or more years as prescribed |
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Bachelor’s degree with Economics as a main subject, with Statistics studied as a paper in one or more years as prescribed |
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Bachelor’s degree with Commerce as a main subject, with Statistics studied as a paper in one or more years as prescribed |
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Bachelor’s degree with Computer Science as a main subject, with Statistics studied as a paper in one or more years as prescribed |
Age Limit
The age limit to apply for the TPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 are given below. Candidates falling under this age limit can apply for the recruitment. The age limit will be calculated as of 1 July 2026.
| Particulars | Age |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 44 years |
| Minimum Date of Birth | Candidates must have been born on or before 1 July 2008 |
| Maximum Date of Birth | Candidates must not have been born before 2 July 1982 |
Age Relaxation
The age relaxation details for the reserved category are given below. Candidates can check the category-wise age relaxation in the table below.
| Category | Permissible Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST/BC/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 |
TGPSC ASO Salary 2026
The pay scale for the Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer posts is ₹36,750 to ₹1,06,990. Candidates can check the details of the salary in the table mentioned below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Pay Scale | ₹36,750–₹1,06,990 |
| Cadre | Zonal |
| Department | Directorate of Economics & Statistics |
| Posting | Anywhere in Telangana, subject to applicable allocation rules |
TPSC ASO Exam Pattern 2026
The TPSC ASO Exam Pattern 2026 is given below. Candidates can check exam pattern to know their exam structure, marking scheme, duration etc. Paper I will be bilingual, in English and Telugu. Paper II will cover Statistics at the degree level.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Studies and General Abilities | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Paper II | Statistics (Degree Level) | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Total | — | 300 | 300 | 300 minutes |
TPSC ASO Selection Process 2026
The TPSC ASO Selection Process 2026 are given below. Candidates can check the selection process to prepare accordingly for the examination
- Objective Type Examination.
- Merit and Preference.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Fitness.
TPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. How many vacancies have been released for the TPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
A. A total of 102 vacancies have been announced for the TPSC ASO Recruitment.
Q. What is the TPSC ASO Apply Online 2026 Dates?
A. The TPSC ASO Apply Online 2026 Dates are 30th October to 27th November 2026.
Q. What is the age limit to apply for TPSC ASO Recruitment?
A. The age limit to apply for the TPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 are 18-44 years.
Q. What is the TPSC ASO Salary 2026?
A. The TPSC ASO Salary ranges between ₹36,750–₹1,06,990.
Q. What is the TPSC ASO Exam Date 2026?
A. The TPSC ASO Exam will be held in January 2027.