Overview
Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer (102 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Bachelor's Degree in the prescribed disciplines can apply online before 27 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
Key Details
- Organization
- Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC)
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in the prescribed disciplines
- Vacancies
- 102
- Posted
- 28 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- 27 November 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 27 November 2026 |
| Notification Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Tentative Examination Date | January 2027 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
TGPSC has announced a total of 102 vacancies for Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers across seven zones in Telangana. The vacancies are subject to variation as per departmental requirements. Zone: Vacancies Zone I - Kaleshwaram: 12 Zone II - Basara: 14 Zone III - Rajanna: 15 Zone IV - Bhadradri: 17 Zone V - Yadadri: 7 Zone VI - Charminar: 25 Zone VII - Jogulamba: 12 Total: 102 As per the notification, 95% local reservation is applicable to the zonal posts under the relevant Telangana government rules. Applicants from other states are not entitled to reservation benefits. FREEJOBALERT DAILY QUIZ Preparing for Govt Exams? Test Yourself! 25 Questions · 20 Minutes · Instant Score Take Today's Free Quiz →
Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification and age requirements specified in the official notification. The prescribed academic qualification must have been obtained by 28 October 2026.
Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to eligible categories. Category: 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 + Length of Eligible Service NCC Instructors: 3 Years + Length of Eligible Service
Salary
Selected candidates for Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer posts will receive a pay scale of Rs. 36,750 to Rs. 1,06,990 as specified in the official recruitment notification.
Application Fee
Applicants must pay the prescribed application processing fee and examination fee, wherever applicable, through the online payment gateway. Fee Category: Amount Application Processing Fee - OC / BC: Rs. 1,000 Application Processing Fee - SC / ST / PwD: Rs. 500 Examination Fee: Rs. 80 Examination Fee - Unemployed Applicants: Exempted All employees of Central or State Government departments, PSUs, corporations and other government-sector organisations must pay the prescribed examination fee. Applicants should check the official application portal for their applicable fee before payment.
Exam Pattern
The TGPSC MPSO/ ASO written examination consists of two objective-type papers: General Studies and General Abilities, and Statistics at Degree level. Each paper contains 150 questions carrying 150 marks. Paper: Questions | Duration | 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 The question papers will be available in English and Telugu. Paper I covers General Studies, current affairs, Telangana history, reasoning and general abilities. Paper II covers Statistics, including probability, statistical methods, correlation, regression, sampling and related topics. Candidates should refer to Annexure-II of the official notification for the complete syllabus and examination scheme.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on marks obtained in an objective-type written examination conducted either through a Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or an OMR-based offline examination. The examination mode will be notified by TGPSC. The minimum qualifying marks prescribed for different categories are as follows: Category: Minimum Qualifying Marks OC / EWS / Sportspersons: 40% BC: 35% SC / ST / PH: 30% Final selection and allotment will be based on examination merit, applicable reservations, order of preference and availability of vacancies. Candidates must appear in all examination papers.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official TGPSC website by following the steps below. • Visit the official website at tgpsc.gov.in. • Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered. • Log in using the TGPSC ID and required credentials. • Open the online application for Notification No. 07/G/ES/2026. • Verify personal, educational and other required details. • Select the preferred examination centre. • Preview the application and pay the applicable fee online. • Confirm and submit the application. • Download and save the submitted application form for future reference. Important: Completing One Time Registration alone does not constitute an application for this recruitment. Candidates must submit the separate online application for the notification before the last date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for TGPSC MPSO/ ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 102 Posts?
Last Date: 27 November 2026; Notification Date: 28 October 2026; Online Application Start Date: 30 October 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 27 November 2026 (5:00 PM); Tentative Examination Date: January 2027
What is the application fee?
Applicants must pay the prescribed application processing fee and examination fee, wherever applicable, through the online payment gateway. Fee Category: Amount Application Processing Fee - OC / BC: Rs. 1,000 Application Processing Fee - SC / ST / PwD: Rs. 500 Examination Fee: Rs. 80 Examination Fee - Unemployed Applicants: Exempted All employees of Central or State Government departments, PSUs, corporations and other government-sector organisations must pay the prescribed examination fee. Applicants should check the official application portal for their applicable fee before payment.
What is the age limit?
18 to 44 Years
What is the selection process?
The selection of candidates will be based on marks obtained in an objective-type written examination conducted either through a Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or an OMR-based offline examination. The examination mode will be notified by TGPSC. The minimum qualifying marks prescribed for different categories are as follows: Category: Minimum Qualifying Marks OC / EWS / Sportspersons: 40% BC: 35% SC / ST / PH: 30% Final selection and allotment will be based on examination merit, applicable reservations, order of preference and availability of vacancies. Candidates must appear in all examination papers.