The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has released TGPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification No. 07/G/ES/2026, dated 28 October 2026, to fill 102 Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers (MPSO) / Assistant Statistical Officers (ASO) posts in the Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Telangana. Eligible candidates can apply online at www.tgpsc.gov.in.
This article explains the application schedule, zone-wise vacancies, degree qualifications, age relaxation, local reservation, fees, examination centres, Paper-I and Paper-II syllabus, selection procedure and how to apply.
TGPSC MPSO / ASO Recruitment 2026 Overview
Recruiting Authority: Telangana Public Service Commission, Hyderabad
Department: Directorate of Economics & Statistics
Post: Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers
Notification Number: 07/G/ES/2026
Notification Date: 28 October 2026
Vacancies: 102
Cadre: Zonal
Age: 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026, with eligible relaxations
Pay Scale: ₹36,750–₹1,06,990
Selection: Objective-type written examination (CBRT or OMR)
Official Website: tgpsc.gov.in
TGPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Application Start Date: 30 October 2026
Last Date: 27 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Exam Date: January 2027 (Tentative; exact date not yet announced)
Hall Tickets: Available from seven days before the examination until 5:00 PM on the preceding day.
TGPSC ASO Zone-Wise Vacancy Details 2026
Zone I – Kaleshwaram: 12 posts (1 unreserved, 11 local)
Zone II – Basara: 14 posts (1 unreserved, 13 local)
Zone III – Rajanna: 15 posts (1 unreserved, 14 local)
Zone IV – Bhadradri: 17 posts (1 unreserved, 16 local)
Zone V – Yadadri: 7 posts (1 unreserved, 6 local)
Zone VI – Charminar: 25 posts (1 unreserved, 24 local)
Zone VII – Jogulamba: 12 posts (1 unreserved, 11 local)
Total: 102 posts. These figures come from Annexure-I of the notification. Category-wise OC, EWS, BC, SC, ST and disability entries are shown there. Vacancies may change according to the notification provisions.
TGPSC ASO Educational Qualification 2026
The candidate must possess the required degree as of 28 October 2026. The university must have declared the qualifying result by that date. The notification prescribes the following alternatives:
Statistics: Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects.
Mathematics: Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics as one of the main subjects, with Statistics as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable.
Economics: Bachelor's Degree with Economics as one of the main subjects, with Statistics as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable.
Commerce: Bachelor's Degree with Commerce as one of the main subjects, with Statistics as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable.
Computer Science: Bachelor's Degree with Computer Science as one of the main subjects, with Statistics as a paper in one, two or all three years, as applicable.
Degrees must be from institutions recognised as prescribed in the notification. Open or distance education degrees must have the applicable statutory recognition. Where a candidate claims an equivalent qualification other than the prescribed qualification, the Commission will make its decision on the basis of an Expert Committee report.
TGPSC ASO Age Limit and Relaxation
Minimum age: 18 years as of 1 July 2026. Applicant should not have been born after 1 July 2008.
Maximum age: 44 years as of 1 July 2026. Applicant should not have been born before 2 July 1982, subject to relaxation.
SC, ST, BC and EWS: 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit.
Persons with Disabilities: 10 years relaxation.
Eligible Telangana State Government employees: Up to 5 years based on regular service; corporation and municipal employees are excluded from this category.
Ex-servicemen: 3 years plus length of qualifying Armed Forces service, subject to notification conditions.
Eligible NCC instructors: 3 years plus qualifying NCC service, subject to notification conditions.
TGPSC ASO Application Fee 2026
OC and BC applicants: ₹1,000 application processing fee.
SC, ST and PwD applicants: ₹500 application processing fee.
Examination fee: ₹80 for each applicant unless exempted.
Unemployed applicants: Exempt from the ₹80 examination fee, but not from the applicable application processing fee.
Government sector employees: Must pay the prescribed examination fee.
Payment can be made online through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. The notification states that the fee once remitted will not be refunded or adjusted.
TGPSC ASO Local Reservation and Other-State Candidates
The notified zonal posts carry 95% local reservation under the applicable Telangana Public Employment Order. Local-candidate status is determined according to the prescribed study or residence rules, including the relevant four-year and seven-year provisions. Candidates should verify the requirements for their particular circumstances.
The notification states that applicants belonging to other states are not entitled to reservation benefits. Other-state candidates must still meet all applicable recruitment and eligibility conditions.
TGPSC ASO Salary 2026
The notified scale of pay for Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers is ₹36,750 to ₹1,06,990. Allowances and service conditions are governed by the applicable Telangana Government rules.
TGPSC ASO Exam Pattern 2026
Paper I – General Studies and General Abilities: 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes.
Paper II – Statistics (Common for All), Degree Level: 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes.
Overall: 300 questions, 300 marks and 300 minutes across the two papers.
Language: English and Telugu (bilingual).
Mode: Objective-type examination through CBRT or OMR, as decided and announced by TGPSC. If a computer-based examination is held in multiple sessions, score normalisation may apply as provided in the notification.
TGPSC ASO Paper I Syllabus – General Studies and General Abilities
Current Affairs: Regional, National and International events.
International Relations: International Relations and Events.
General Science: General Science and India's achievements in Science and Technology.
Environment: Environmental issues and Disaster Management.
Economy: Economy of India and Telangana.
Geography: Geography of India with a focus on Telangana.
Polity: Indian Constitution and Polity with a focus on local self-government.
Telangana Culture: Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts and Literature of Telangana.
State Policies: Policies of Telangana State.
Modern Indian History: History of Modern India with a focus on the Indian National Movement.
Telangana Movement: History of Telangana with special emphasis on the Movement for Telangana Statehood.
Mental Ability: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation.
English: Basic English.
TGPSC ASO Paper II Syllabus – Statistics Degree Level
Unit I: Introduction to Statistics
Meaning, importance and limitations of Statistics; collection of primary and secondary data; random and non-random sampling; census; schedules and questionnaires; frequency distributions; tabulation; diagrammatic and graphical presentation of data.
Unit II: Measures of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Skewness and Kurtosis
Meaning, objectives and characteristics of measures of central tendency; Arithmetic Mean, Geometric Mean, Harmonic Mean, Median, Mode, Deciles and Percentiles; properties and applications of averages. Measures of dispersion including Range, Quartile Deviation, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation and Coefficient of Variation. Skewness including Karl Pearson's and Bowley's measures; Kurtosis.
Unit III: Probability
Random experiments, sample space, events, algebra of events, probability on a discrete sample space, basic theorems and their simple applications, conditional probability, independent events and Bayes' theorem and applications.
Unit IV: Concept of Random Variable
Discrete and continuous random variables; Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson and Normal distributions, applications and uses; concepts of unbiased estimators, consistency, efficiency and sufficiency; large and small sample tests; null and alternative hypotheses.
Unit V: Correlation and Regression
Meaning, uses and types of correlation; Karl Pearson's correlation coefficient; Spearman's rank correlation; probable error. Meaning and utility of regression; correlation versus regression; regression equations and interpretation of regression coefficients.
Unit VI: Analysis of Time Series and Index Numbers
Meaning and utility of time series; components; measurement of trend and seasonal variation; use of decomposition of time series; decentralization of data as stated in the syllabus. Index numbers: meaning and importance; price and quantity indices; construction methods; tests of adequacy; deflating index numbers; cost-of-living indices and limitations.
Unit VII: Sampling Techniques
Complete enumeration versus sampling; estimation of sample size; Simple Random Sampling, Stratified Random Sampling and Systematic Random Sampling.
Unit VIII: Basics of Computers
Binary, octal and hexadecimal systems; conversion to and from decimal; codes, bits, bytes and words; computer memory; arithmetic and logical operations on numbers; precision; AND, OR, XOR, NOT, Shift and Rotate operators; algorithms, flowcharts and MS Office.
TGPSC ASO Qualifying Marks and Selection Process
The selection is based on marks secured in the objective-type examination, subject to applicable recruitment rules, merit, preferences and vacancies.
OC, EWS and Sportspersons: Minimum 40% qualifying marks.
BC: Minimum 35% qualifying marks.
SC, ST and PH: Minimum 30% qualifying marks, subject to the special SC/ST provision in the notification.
Appearing in both papers is compulsory. Merely obtaining the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee selection. Original documents may be verified, and final appointment is subject to the prescribed medical fitness and character conditions.
TGPSC ASO Examination Centres
The notified examination centres are Hyderabad (including HMDA jurisdiction), Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal and Nizamabad. The Commission may allot another centre or alter the centre list for administrative reasons. Requests for a change of centre are not entertained.
How to Apply Online for TGPSC ASO 2026
Register or Sign In with TGPSC OTR
Open www.tgpsc.gov.in. First-time applicants must complete One Time Registration to obtain a TGPSC ID; already registered candidates can use their existing ID.
Open Notification 07/G/ES/2026 Application
Open the online application link for the MPSO/ASO recruitment, enter TGPSC ID and date of birth, and authenticate using the OTP sent to the registered mobile number.
Check All Details and Select Examination Centre
Verify the OTR details displayed in the application, including name, date of birth, educational qualifications, community and other claims. Select the examination centre and carefully preview the application.
Pay the Fee and Complete Submission
Proceed through Save & Payment and pay the applicable fee online. Follow the final Confirm & Submit instructions. After payment, download the generated PDF application and retain its Reference ID for future correspondence.
TGPSC ASO Hall Ticket 2027 and Answer Key
Hall tickets will be available seven days before the notified examination date and can be downloaded until 5:00 PM on the previous day. The initial answer key will be published on the Commission's website after the examination.
Question or key objections must be submitted online within the specified period. The prescribed objection fee is ₹500 per question, refundable for objections upheld as genuine. Objections to the final key are not entertained.
TGPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Official TGPSC Website / Apply Online: https://www.tgpsc.gov.in/
Notification: No. 07/G/ES/2026, dated 28 October 2026 – obtain the official PDF from the TGPSC recruitment portal.
Certificate Formats: TGPSC certificate formats
Technical Helpdesk: helpdesk@tgpsc.gov.in | 040-23120301 / 040-23120302 | 040-22445566 / 040-67445566 (working days, 10:30 AM–5:00 PM)
Visit TGPSC Official PortalTGPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are announced in TGPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
The notification announces 102 MPSO/ASO vacancies across seven Telangana zones.
What is the last date for TGPSC ASO online applications?
The last date is 27 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
What is the TGPSC ASO age limit?
18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026, with upper-age relaxation for eligible categories.
Can Computer Science graduates apply for Telangana ASO?
A Bachelor's Degree with Computer Science as one of the main subjects may qualify if Statistics was studied as a paper in the prescribed years. Other or equivalent qualifications require verification under the Commission's rules.
What is the TGPSC ASO written exam pattern?
Paper I contains 150 questions for 150 marks and Paper II contains 150 questions for 150 marks. Each lasts 150 minutes.
Is an unemployed applicant exempt from all fees?
No. The notification exempts unemployed applicants from the ₹80 examination fee, not from the applicable application processing fee.
When is the TGPSC ASO exam scheduled?
January 2027 is tentative. TGPSC will notify the exact examination date separately.
What is the salary for MPSO / ASO posts?
The notified pay scale is ₹36,750–₹1,06,990.
Final Information for Applicants
TGPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 offers 102 zonal vacancies under the Telangana Directorate of Economics & Statistics. Eligible candidates should verify their Statistics-related degree qualification, local status, category certificates and fees, then submit the recruitment-specific online application before 27 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Prepare both General Studies and degree-level Statistics for the examination tentatively scheduled in January 2027.
Disclaimer: This recruitment guide is based on TGPSC Notification No. 07/G/ES/2026 dated 28 October 2026. The Commission's latest notices, corrigenda and official instructions prevail.