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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Notification No. 27/2025 for the recruitment of Junior Accounts Officer (JAO), Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant in the A.P. Municipal Accounts Subordinate Service. A total of 11 vacancies are available under General Recruitment. Eligible candidates can apply online from 09 October 2025 to 29 October 2025 on the official website psc.ap.gov.in.
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APPSC Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details
Important Date
- Notification Released: 24/09/2025
- Application Start: 09/10/2025
- Last Date : 29/10/2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Admit Card: To be announced
- CPT Date: After written exam (for shortlisted candidates)
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years (as on 01/07/2025)
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/BC: 5 Years
- Ex-Servicemen/NCC: 3 Years + Service Duration
- AP State Govt Employees: Up to 5 Years
- Widows (SC/ST): Up to 48 Years (Post Code 03 only)
- Widows (Others): Up to 43 Years (Post Code 03 only)
- Note: Kindly Read Full Official Notification Before Apply.
Application Fees
- Application Processing Fee: ₹250/-
- Examination Fee: ₹80/-
- Fee Exempted Categories: SC/ST/BC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/White Card Holders/Unemployed Youth (AP Residents only)
Qualification
- JAO (Post Code 01): Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce
- Senior Accountant (Post Code 02): Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce
- Junior Accountant (Post Code 03): Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce
APPSC Recruitment 2025: Full Eligibility
Candidates must be Indian citizens in sound health and possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from a recognized university. They should have good moral character, meet the age criteria as on 01/07/2025 and fulfill the local status requirements under Article 371-D and the Presidential Order 1975.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Must be a citizen of India |
| Health | Should be of sound health and active habits |
| Character | Must possess good moral character and clean antecedents |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from a recognized university |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years as on 01/07/2025 (Relaxations applicable) |
| Local Status | Must satisfy local status as per Article 371-D and Presidential Order 1975 |
APPSC Recruitment 2025: Salary
The selected candidates will receive a monthly salary as per the Andhra Pradesh Revised Pay Scales (RPS), along with applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other government benefits. The pay scale varies by post and is detailed below.
| Post Name | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|
| Junior Accounts Officer | ₹44,570 – ₹1,27,480 |
| Senior Accountant | ₹34,580 – ₹1,07,210 |
| Junior Accountant | ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 |
- DA, HRA and other allowances applicable as per AP Govt norms
- Annual increments and career progression as per service rules
- Pension benefits under AP State Government schemes
- Medical reimbursement and leave entitlements included
APPSC Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
The selection will be based on a Written Examination followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). Final merit will be prepared based on exam performance and document verification. Only candidates who qualify the CPT will be considered for appointment.
- Written Examination (Objective Type – Offline OMR Based)
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) – Mandatory for final selection
- Document Verification – Original certificates to be produced
- Final Merit List – Based on written + CPT performance
- Appointment – Subject to medical fitness and eligibility compliance
APPSC Recruitment 2025: Exam Pattern
The APPSC Written Examination will consist of two papers: General Studies & Mental Ability and Commerce subjects. Each paper carries 150 marks with objective-type questions in OMR format. There will be negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper-II | Commerce (Accountancy, Cost Accounting, IT, Auditing) | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Total | 300 | |||
- OMR-based offline exam with objective-type questions
- Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Minimum qualifying marks vary by category (OC, BC, SC/ST/PwBD)
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) is mandatory for final selection
- Exam syllabus available on APPSC official website
APPSC Recruitment 2025: Post / Category Wise Vacancy
The APPSC Notification No. 27/2025 includes 11 vacancies across three posts: Junior Accounts Officer, Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant. Vacancies are distributed across zones and categories with specific PwBD reservations.
| Post Code | Post Name | Zone / District | Total Posts | PwBD Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Junior Accounts Officer (Category-II) | Multi Zone-I | 01 | VH (W) |
| 02 | Senior Accountant (Category-III) | Zones I–IV | 04 | VH (W) |
| 03 | Junior Accountant (Category-IV) | 6 Districts (Local) | 06 | VH (W) |
APPSC Recruitment 2025: How To Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the APPSC official website by completing the OTPR registration, filling the application form, uploading required documents and paying the application fee before the last date. Ensure all details are accurate to avoid rejection.
- Visit the APPSC official website: https://psc.ap.gov.in/
- Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if not already registered
- Login using OTPR ID and password
- Click on the Notification No. 27/2025 link and open the application form
- Fill in all personal, educational and contact details accurately
- Upload scanned copies of photograph and signature as per specifications
- Pay the application and examination fee online via Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card
- Submit the form and download the PDF copy for future reference
- Use the correction window (after last date) for permitted changes
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Andhra Pradesh Jobs 2025 | Click Here |
| APPSC Jobs 2025 | Click Here |