TGPSC Recruitment 2026: 102 Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer Posts, Apply Online by 27 November

Table of Contents

1. TGPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 15 November 2026 from official notification

Graduates with a statistics background in Telangana have a fresh state government opening to look at. TGPSC Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Telangana Public Service Commission for 102 vacancies of Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer in the Directorate of Economics & Statistics. Online applications are open from 30 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 27 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. The posts are zonal, so local reservation rules apply as explained in the notification.

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TGPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC), Hyderabad
Post Name	Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers
Advertisement / Notification Number	Notification No. 07/G/ES/2026, dated 28/10/2026
Total Vacancies	102
Job Location	Telangana (Zonal cadre)
Application Mode	Online only
Official Website	https://www.tgpsc.gov.in
Apply Start Date	30 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 November 2026 (5:00 PM)

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers (Zonal)	Total: 102 Zone I: 12 Zone II: 14 Zone III: 15 Zone IV: 17 Zone V: 7 Zone VI: 25 Zone VII: 12 Community-wise and PwBD breakup is given in Annexure-I of the notification.	Rs. 36,750 – 1,06,990

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Mandal Planning and Statistical Officers / Assistant Statistical Officers	Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects OR Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics (with Statistics as a paper) as one of the main subjects OR Bachelor’s Degree with Economics (with Statistics as a paper) as one of the main subjects OR Bachelor’s Degree with Commerce (with Statistics as a paper) as one of the main subjects OR Bachelor’s Degree with Computer Science (with Statistics as a paper) as one of the main subjects	The degree must be from a recognised University, with the result declared on or before 28/10/2026. Open University / Distance Education degrees need recognition by UGC / AICTE / Distance Education Bureau. Experience: Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 44 years (raised from 34 years as per G.O.Ms.No.86 dated 18/05/2026)
• Age Calculation Date: 01/07/2026 (not born before 02/07/1982 and not after 01/07/2008)

Category	Age Relaxation	Remarks
SC / ST / BC / EWS	5 years	Over the upper age limit
Physically Handicapped	10 years	Over the upper age limit
Telangana State Government employees	Up to 5 years	Based on length of regular service
Ex-Servicemen	3 years plus length of service	Service in the armed forces
NCC Instructors	3 years plus length of service	Whole-time instructors only

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
OC and BC candidates	Rs. 1,000 (processing fee)	Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI
SC, ST and PwD candidates	Rs. 500 (processing fee)	Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI
Examination fee	Rs. 80 (unemployed applicants are exempted)	Online payment

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	28 October 2026
Online Application Start	30 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 November 2026 (5:00 PM)
Hall Ticket Download	7 days before the exam, up to 5:00 PM on the previous day
Tentative Examination	January 2027

Selection Process

1. Written examination (objective type), held in OMR mode or as a Computer Based Recruitment Test, as decided by the Commission.
2. Paper-I: General Studies and General Abilities, 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks.
3. Paper-II: Statistics (degree level), 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks. Total marks: 300.
4. Qualifying marks: 40% for OC, Sportspersons and EWS; 35% for BCs; 30% for SC, ST and PH candidates.
5. Allotment as per merit and web-option order of preference, followed by medical fitness.

Exam centres are Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal and Nizamabad, or as decided by the Commission.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website www.tgpsc.gov.in.
2. New applicants must first complete the One Time Registration (OTR) and get a TGPSC ID. Existing OTR holders can log in directly.
3. Open the online application link for this notification and log in with the TGPSC ID, date of birth and OTP.
4. Verify the details fetched from OTR, select the examination centre and preview the application.
5. Pay the fee online and download the PDF application with the Reference ID.
6. Applications sent by any other mode are not accepted.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Download Notification
Apply Online Link	Apply Online
Official Website	tgpsc.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for TGPSC Recruitment 2026 for Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer?

The last date to submit the online application is 27 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

How many vacancies are announced?

A total of 102 vacancies are announced, spread across seven zones of Telangana.

What is the salary for this post?

The scale of pay is Rs. 36,750 – 1,06,990.

What is the maximum age limit?

The maximum age is 44 years as on 01/07/2026, with further relaxation for the categories listed in the notification.

Is there an application fee?

Yes. The processing fee is Rs. 1,000 for OC and BC and Rs. 500 for SC, ST and PwD, plus an examination fee of Rs. 80 for applicants who are not unemployed.

When will the examination be held?

The objective type examination is tentatively scheduled for January 2027. The exact date will be notified separately.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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