Telangana is hiring 102 Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers for its Directorate of Economics and Statistics. The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) takes online applications from 30.10.2026 to 27.11.2026. You need a degree that includes Statistics, and the written exam is planned for January 2027.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer |
| Organization | Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC), for the Directorate of Economics and Statistics |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | 07/G/ES/2026, dated 28.10.2026 |
| Location | Telangana |
| Total Vacancies | 102 (zonal posts in 7 zones of Telangana) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree with Statistics (see Eligibility Criteria below) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 years as on 01.07.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Paper-I (General Studies) → Paper-II (Statistics) → merit list and post allotment |
| Pay Scale | Rs 36,750 – 1,06,990 pay scale (full details in Salary and Benefits below) |
| How to Apply | Online only, on the TGPSC website |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | tgpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28.10.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 30.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27.11.2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Hall Ticket Download | From 7 days before the exam until 5:00 PM on the day before it |
| Written Exam (tentative) | January 2027 – exact dates to be announced later |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OC and BC applicants | Rs 1,000 application processing fee |
| SC, ST and PwD applicants | Rs 500 application processing fee |
| EWS applicants | Not separately stated in the notification |
| Examination fee | Rs 80 – unemployed applicants are exempt; government employees must pay |
| Mode of payment | Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI |
| Refund | The fee is not refunded or adjusted under any circumstances |
| Objection on answer key (later) | Rs 500 per question; returned only if the objection is upheld |
Vacancy Details
| Zone | Districts | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Wanaparthy, Nagarkurnool | 12 |
| Total | All seven zones | 102 |
| Category | Z-I | Z-II | Z-III | Z-IV | Z-V | Z-VI | Z-VII | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Category (OC) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 39 |
| EWS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| BC-A | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| BC-B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| BC-C | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 4 |
| BC-D | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| BC-E | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| SC Group-I | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| SC Group-II | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| SC Group-III | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| ST | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | – | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| VH (visually handicapped) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| HH (hearing handicapped) | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 25 | 12 | 102 |
The Open Category (OC) row includes one UR post in every zone (7 in all); the other 95 posts are in the L (local) column of the notification’s break-up table. The one HH post in Zone VI is marked CF, which means carried forward from an earlier recruitment. The notification lists no posts for OH, MH, Ex-Servicemen or Sports quota. The full table is in Annexure-I of the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a main subject, or with Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Computer Science as a main subject and Statistics as a paper in one, two or all three years, from a recognised university |
| Result Date | Your degree result must have been declared on or before 28.10.2026 |
| Distance Education | An open-university or distance degree must be recognised by UGC / AICTE / DEB |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 years as on 01.07.2026 (born between 02.07.1982 and 01.07.2008) Check your age eligibility → |
| Local Status | These are zonal posts, with 95% reserved for local candidates of each zone |
| Place of Work | You must be willing to serve anywhere in Telangana |
| Medical Fitness | Appointment is subject to passing the medical examination |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | 5 years |
| Physically handicapped (PwD) | 10 years |
| Telangana State Government employees | Up to 5 years, based on length of regular service (corporation and municipality staff are not eligible) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years plus length of service in the armed forces |
| NCC instructors | 3 years plus length of service in the NCC |
The upper limit was raised from 34 to 44 years by G.O.Ms.No.86 dated 18.05.2026. For Ex-Servicemen and NCC instructors, the age after all deductions must still not go above the maximum age limit.
So a BC candidate born as early as 02.07.1977 can still apply: the 5 extra years take the upper limit to 49. The notification says people from other states get no reservation benefit (Section 4.17).
Who Should Apply
- Locals have the main chance. The break-up table has 95 posts in the local column and 7 under UR (usually short for unreserved). A local candidate, in simple terms, is someone who studied or lived in that zone for four years, as set out in Section 5 of the notification.
- Check your degree subjects first. Statistics must be a main subject, or a paper inside Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Computer Science. A degree in one of those subjects with no Statistics paper does not meet the rule.
- Your degree result must already be out. The rule is a declared result on or before 28.10.2026, so final-year students who are still waiting for results cannot apply.
- Candidates aged 35 to 44 are now eligible. The old upper limit was 34, so this is a real change for people who had aged out.
- The selection is only by written exam marks, with no interview. Paper-II tests Statistics at degree level and carries half of the 300 marks.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper-I: General Studies and General Abilities | 150 objective questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes, in English and Telugu |
| Paper-II: Statistics (degree level) | 150 objective questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes, common for all candidates |
| Negative Marking | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Exam Mode | OMR (answers marked on a paper sheet) or CBRT (Computer Based Recruitment Test); TGPSC will announce which |
| Normalisation | If the exam runs in many sessions, scores are adjusted so that different question papers stay fair, and results come on a percentile basis |
| Exam Centres | Hyderabad (including the HMDA area), Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal, Nizamabad |
| Qualifying Marks | OC, sportspersons and EWS: 40%; BC: 35%; SC, ST and PH: 30% |
| Merit List | Ranks follow total marks. A tie is broken by local status, then age (older first), then marks in the subject paper |
| Post Allotment | By merit and your web option (the list of post and zone preferences you enter online); there is no waiting list |
| Final Checks | Certificate verification and a medical fitness check before appointment |
In short: two objective papers, 300 marks in all, and no interview. You must sit both papers, because missing one cancels your candidature. Statistics is half of your total, so prepare it seriously.
Exam Syllabus
| Paper | Topics |
|---|---|
| Paper-I | Current affairs (regional, national, international), international relations, general science and Indian achievements in science |
| Paper-I | Environment and disaster management; economy of India and Telangana; geography of India with a focus on Telangana |
| Paper-I | Indian Constitution and polity; culture, heritage and policies of Telangana; modern Indian history; Telangana statehood movement |
| Paper-I | Logical reasoning, analytical ability, data interpretation and basic English |
| Paper-II | Introduction to statistics: data collection, sampling, frequency distribution, charts and graphs |
| Paper-II | Mean, median, mode, deciles and percentiles; range, standard deviation; skewness and kurtosis |
| Paper-II | Probability: events, conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem |
| Paper-II | Random variables: Binomial, Poisson and Normal distributions; estimators and hypothesis tests |
| Paper-II | Correlation and regression: Karl Pearson’s and Spearman’s methods, regression equations |
| Paper-II | Time series (trend, seasonal variation) and index numbers (price, quantity, cost of living) |
| Paper-II | Sampling techniques: simple, stratified and systematic random sampling; sample size |
| Paper-II | Basics of computers: binary, octal and hexadecimal systems, bits and bytes, algorithms, MS-Office |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs 36,750 – 1,06,990 |
| Allowances and Benefits | Not specified in the notification |
In plain terms, the pay scale is a range of basic pay: you start at Rs 36,750 and move up the scale with yearly increments, up to Rs 1,06,990. The notification does not list DA, HRA or other allowances, so look at the full notification for those.
How to Apply
- Register once through OTR (One Time Registration) on tgpsc.gov.in. You get a TGPSC ID on your mobile and email. If you already have one, skip this step.
- Open the online application link, enter your TGPSC ID and date of birth, and log in with the OTP sent to your registered mobile.
- Check the details pulled from your OTR (name, date of birth, qualification, community, gender, disability) and choose your exam centre.
- Preview the form carefully, then click Confirm and Submit and the Save and Payment button, and pay the fee online.
- After payment, download the PDF copy of your application and keep the Reference ID printed on it.
Note: Only online applications are accepted. Handwritten, typed, photocopied or printed forms are rejected.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent colour passport-size photo, taken within 3 months before the last date; JPG or PNG, 100 to 200 KB Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Scanned specimen signature; JPG or PNG, 20 to 30 KB |
| Photo ID Proof | Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence, PAN or service ID card with photo |
| Educational Proof | Degree certificate and marks memos |
| Date of Birth Proof | SSC, CBSE or ICSE certificate |
| Study or Residence Proof | Study certificates for Class 1 to 7, or a residence certificate if you did not study in an institution (for local status) |
| Community Certificate | SC, ST and BC candidates: certificate from a Tahsildar or RDO in Telangana |
| Non-Creamy Layer Certificate | BC candidates: Form VIIB certificate in your own name with father’s or mother’s name |
| Income Certificate | EWS candidates: latest certificate from a Tahsildar-level or higher revenue officer in Telangana |
| Disability Certificate | PwD candidates: certificate in the SADAREM format from the competent medical authority |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Government employees: permission letter from the head of office |
| Other Certificates | Service, Ex-Servicemen or sports certificates if you claim age relaxation or sports quota; declaration by the unemployed for fee exemption |
The Commission can ask for these documents at any stage. Certificates already uploaded in your OTR need not be uploaded again.
Important Links
| Link | Where |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Official Notification (PDF) |
| Short Notice (Web Note) | Short Notice (PDF) |
| Apply Online (opens 30.10.2026) | Apply Online on TGPSC website |
| Official Website | tgpsc.gov.in |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Finishing OTR is not applying. You must submit the online application for this notification separately.
- Keep the mobile number and email you gave in OTR active until the recruitment ends, because OTPs and updates go there.
- Update your OTR details, such as disability status, before you apply. TGPSC uses the details in OTR at the time you submit and will not change the form later.
- Use a photo taken within 3 months before the last date, and keep the photo at 100 to 200 KB and the signature at 20 to 30 KB.
- Pay every fee that applies. If full payment is not made, your candidature is not considered, and fees are not refunded.
- Do not leave any box blank or fill wrong details. An incomplete or wrong form is rejected, even if you reach a later stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the TGPSC Statistical Officer posts?
The last date is 27.11.2026 up to 5:00 PM, and online applications open on 30.10.2026.
How many vacancies are there?
TGPSC has announced 102 posts, spread across the seven zones of Telangana.
What qualification do I need?
You need a bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a main subject, or with Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Computer Science as a main subject and Statistics as a paper in at least one year.
What is the age limit?
You must be 18 to 44 years old on 01.07.2026, which means born between 02.07.1982 and 01.07.2008, before any relaxation.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 1,000 for OC and BC candidates and Rs 500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates, plus an exam fee of Rs 80 that unemployed candidates do not pay.
What is the exam pattern and when is the exam?
There are two objective papers of 150 marks each, General Studies and Statistics, and the exam is planned for January 2027.
What is the salary?
The pay scale is Rs 36,750 to Rs 1,06,990.
Can candidates from other states apply?
The notification asks only for Indian citizenship, but it keeps 95% of the posts for local candidates and gives people from other states no reservation benefit.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
