TGPSC Mandal Planning & Statistical Officer and Assistant Statistical Officer 2026: Eligibility, Pay and OTR Steps
The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has announced 102 vacancies for Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer and Assistant Statistical Officer posts in the Directorate of Economics & Statistics. The pay scale is Rs 36,750 – 1,06,990, and these are zonal cadre posts across Telangana. If you are a graduate with Statistics in your degree, this is a Telangana government job worth planning for now.
Please note that the application is not open yet. Online applications open on 30 October 2026 and close by 27 November 2026, 5:00 PM. You will need a TGPSC ID from One Time Registration (OTR) first, so you can finish that step today. The objective exam is tentatively planned for January 2027. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
TGPSC MPSO/ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification: Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) |
| Department | Directorate of Economics & Statistics |
| Notification No. | 07/G/ES/2026, dated 28/10/2026 |
| Posts | Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers |
| Total Vacancies | 102 |
| Pay Scale | Rs 36,750 – 1,06,990 |
| Cadre | Zonal |
| Job Location | Anywhere in Telangana State |
| Application Opens | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 27 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
How Many Vacancies Are There in TGPSC MPSO/ASO Recruitment 2026?
There is one post line in the notification, with 102 vacancies in total. Vacancies are subject to change, and any addition is accepted only before the exam date.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| OC | 39 |
| EWS | 8 |
| BC-A | 8 |
| BC-B | 7 |
| BC-C | 4 |
| BC-D | 1 |
| BC-E | 1 |
| SC Group I | 7 |
| SC Group II | 9 |
| SC Group III | 1 |
| ST | 9 |
| Visually Handicapped (VH) | 7 |
| Hearing Handicapped (HH) | 1 |
| Orthopaedically Handicapped, Mentally Handicapped, Ex-Servicemen, Sports | 0 |
| Total | 102 |
| Zone | Districts | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Zone I (Kaleshwaram) | Kumrambheem-Asifabad, Mancherial, Peddapalli, Jayashankar-Bhupalapalli, Mulugu | 12 |
| Zone II (Basara) | Adilabad, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtiyal | 14 |
| Zone III (Rajanna) | Karimnagar, Rajanna-Sircilla, Siddipet, Medak, Kamareddy | 15 |
| Zone IV (Bhadradri) | Bhadradri-Kothagudem, Khammam, Mahabubabad, Hanamkonda, Warangal | 17 |
| Zone V (Yadadri) | Suryapet, Nalgonda, Yadadri-Bhongir, Jangaon | 7 |
| Zone VI (Charminar) | Medchal-Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Sanga Reddy, Vikarabad | 25 |
| Zone VII (Jogulamba) | Mahaboobnagar, Narayanpet, Jogulamba-Gadwal, Wanaparthi, Nagarkurnool | 12 |
The PH rows are counted inside these totals, not added on top. Every zone has one unreserved (UR) seat, and the rest are local seats. A 95% local reservation applies under G.O.Ms.No.124 (2018). The one HH seat in Zone VI is a carried-forward vacancy.
What is the Eligibility for TGPSC MPSO/ASO Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
You need a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university in any one of the combinations below. The result must be declared on or before 28 October 2026. Finishing the exam or only processing the result by that date does not count.
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1 | Degree with Statistics as a main subject |
| 2 | Degree with Mathematics as a main subject, with Statistics as a paper |
| 3 | Degree with Economics as a main subject, with Statistics as a paper |
| 4 | Degree with Commerce as a main subject, with Statistics as a paper |
| 5 | Degree with Computer Science as a main subject, with Statistics as a paper |
For routes 2 to 5, Statistics must be a paper in one, two or all three years of the degree. If your degree is from open or distance mode, it must be recognised by UGC, AICTE or the Distance Education Bureau, or it will not be accepted. A degree you think is equivalent goes to an Expert Committee, and the Commission’s decision is final. You must also be an Indian citizen with good character and antecedents. See more graduate government jobs here.
Age Limit
The age is counted as on 1 July 2026. The minimum is 18 years (not born after 1 July 2008) and the maximum is 44 years (not born before 2 July 1982). The upper limit was raised from 34 to 44 years by G.O.Ms.No.86 dated 18 May 2026.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, BC and EWS | 5 years |
| Physically Handicapped | 10 years |
| Telangana State Government employees | Up to 5 years, based on regular service |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years plus service in the armed forces |
| NCC Instructors | 3 years plus service in the NCC |
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Employees of corporations and municipalities do not get the employee relaxation. For ex-servicemen and NCC instructors, the age after the permitted deductions must not exceed the maximum age prescribed for the post. No one above 61 years is eligible, even after relaxation.
What is the Salary for TGPSC MPSO/ASO Recruitment 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scale of Pay | Rs 36,750 – 1,06,990 |
| Pay Level / Grade Pay | Not stated in the notification |
| Allowances | Not listed in the notification |
The notification gives only the pay scale. Your appointment is subject to being found medically fit.
What is the Selection Process for TGPSC MPSO/ASO Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | Objective type, 300 marks, OMR-based or Computer Based (CBRT) |
| Certificate Verification | The Commission may verify your original documents at any time |
| Medical Fitness | Appointment is subject to a medical examination |
| Paper | Questions / Minutes / Marks |
|---|---|
| Paper I: General Studies and General Abilities | 150 / 150 / 150 |
| Paper II: Statistics (Degree Level) | 150 / 150 / 150 |
The exam is bilingual, in English and Telugu. The Commission will tell you the exam mode through a web note, a press note and your Hall Ticket. If the CBRT is held in many sessions, scores are normalised and the result is on a percentile basis. The notification does not state any negative-marking rule, so read the Hall Ticket instructions. You must appear in both papers, because absence in any paper means disqualification.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC, Sportspersons and EWS | 40% |
| BC | 35% |
| SC, ST and PH | 30% |
Meeting the minimum does not give you a right to selection. If SC or ST candidates do not reach the minimum, they are considered on their marks irrespective of what they scored. You are allotted a post by merit and your web-option preference, and there is no waiting list. In a tie, local status comes first, then the elder candidate.
| Paper | Main Topics |
|---|---|
| Paper I | Current affairs, Indian and Telangana economy, geography, polity, history and culture, reasoning, basic English |
| Paper II | Probability, distributions, correlation and regression, time series, index numbers, sampling, basics of computers |
Practise with the syllabus and exam pattern page, and track the date on the exam calendar.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Other-State applicants | Applicants from other States are not entitled to any reservation |
| Incomplete or incorrect form | It will be rejected, even at a later stage if the lapse is found |
| PH status not updated in OTR | You will not be considered for PH vacancies |
| OTR changes after you submit | Not considered for this notification; the OTR details at submission are used |
| Temporary disability certificate | No reservation benefit is given on it |
| BC without Non-Creamy Layer certificate (Form VIIB) | Considered only against open competition |
| Change of community | A later claim of change will not be entertained |
| False information | Candidature summarily rejected, and you are liable to be debarred from future Commission exams |
| Electronic gadgets | Phones, calculators, any kind of wrist watch, wallets, handbags and other devices are not allowed into the exam centre |
| Fee | Not refundable. If the full fee is not paid, your candidature is not considered |
| Government employees | Inform your office in writing and submit a No Objection Certificate when asked |
| Unfair means | Disqualification from the selection, with penal action under the Act |
| Impersonation or irregular means | Permanent debarment from any exam or selection by any Public Service Commission in the country, and liability to criminal prosecution |
| Rejected or disqualified candidates | No memorandum of marks is issued |
| Answer key objections | Online only, Rs 500 per question, refunded if sustained; none on the final key |
| Centre change | Requests will not be entertained |
| After the closing date | No application or extension is entertained |
BC-E reservation is subject to court litigation. You must also be willing to serve anywhere in Telangana, and you cannot ask for a re-medical examination for disability.
How to Apply Online for TGPSC MPSO/ASO Recruitment 2026?
The process has two parts on the same Commission website: OTR registration first, then the application. OTR alone is not an application.
- Register through OTR on the TGPSC website (link in Essential Links) and note the TGPSC ID sent to your mobile and email. If you are already registered, use your existing ID.
- From 30 October 2026, open the Online Application link on the site, enter your TGPSC ID and date of birth, and log in with the OTP.
- Check the details fetched from OTR, such as qualification, community and disability, and choose your exam centre.
- Preview the form and click SAVE & PAYMENT.
- Pay the fee online by net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
- Download the PDF application, keep its Reference ID, and click CONFIRM & SUBMIT. Without it, your details are not saved.
Upload a recent colour photo (100-200 KB, taken within 3 months before the last date) and a signature (20-30 KB), both in JPG or PNG. Keep your degree proof and date-of-birth proof ready. All OTPs and messages go to the mobile and email in your OTR.
What are the Important Dates for TGPSC MPSO/ASO Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Hall Ticket Download | From 7 days before the exam until 5:00 PM the day before |
| Objective Exam | Tentatively January 2027 |
What is the Application Fee for TGPSC MPSO/ASO Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Application Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| OC and BC | Rs 1,000 |
| SC, ST and PwD | Rs 500 |
| EWS | Not stated in the notification |
There is also an examination fee of Rs 80. All unemployed applicants are exempted from it, while employees of any Government, PSU, corporation or other government sector body must pay it. The notification names no fee for EWS candidates, so check the official website before you pay. Pay online only, and note that the fee is not refundable.
TGPSC MPSO/ASO Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit TGPSC MPSO/ASO Official Website (OTR Registration and Online Application)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telangana Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold a degree with Statistics, this is a good chance to work for the Telangana government in a good pay scale. Finish your OTR now, keep your documents ready, and apply as soon as the form opens on 30 October, well before the deadline of 27 November 2026, 5:00 PM. For more state PSC and other government jobs, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.