APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts the Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) recruitment exam to fill up vacancies in the Economic and Statistical Sub Service. The official notification is released through the website psc.ap.gov.in. Candidates having a Bachelor’s degree in specified relevant disciplines are eligible to apply for the recruitment. Eligible candidates are issued admit cards and shortlisted through an online examination and a final interview stage. Read this article to get the complete details of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020.
Latest: Official notification of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020 is releasing as per schedule on the official website.
APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts a multi-stage selection process. If the number of eligible applicants exceeds 25000, an offline screening test is conducted at the first following which the main online exam is held. The complete schedule for events and tentative dates can be found below.
| Important Event | Date |
| Release of official notification | To be announced |
| Start of online application | To be announced |
| Last date to apply | To be announced |
| Issuance of admit card | To be announced |
| Date of exam | To be announced |
| Release of answer key | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
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Vacancy Details Of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020
The total number of vacancies available is notified by the Commission through the official notification. In the last iteration of APPSC ASO Recruitment, a total number of 95 vacancies for Assistant Statistical Officer in A.P. Economics and Statistical Sub Service were announced.
Eligibility Criteria Of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020
Candidates must conform to the specified minimum conditions of eligibility in order to apply for APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020. Besides the educational qualifications and age limit, one must also fulfill all other eligibility standards related to physical fitness, character, citizenship etc. Check out the full eligibility conditions below.
Age Limit
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
- Candidates must not be more than 42 years of age.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the main subject
- Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects
- Bachelor’s Degree with Economics (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects
- Bachelor’s Degree with Commerce (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects
- Bachelor’s Degree with Computer Science (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects.
APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020 Application Process
The application process is conducted online for all candidates. Prior to the application process, one must necessarily complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) process. Candidates are required to pay the application fee as specified by the Commission as well. Check out the step by step guide to apply online for the APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020 here below.
How To Apply
The following simple steps can be followed to apply online at the APPSC website.
- Go to the website of APPSC at psc.ap.gov.in
- Click on One Time Profile Registration
- Register with an email and mobile number to generate user id and password.
- Now click on the “Online Application Submission”.
- Login to fill up the application form of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020.
- Make the payment of the fees and proceed to fill up the application form.
Application Fee
An application fee of Rs 250 and an exam fee of Rs 100 must be deposited by all general candidates. Specific categories of candidates belonging to reserved categories are exempted from the payment of the exam fee. Check out the categories exempted from payment of the exam fee below.
- SC/ST/BC/PH/ESM
- Household supply white card holders
- Unemployed youth
Mode of Payment
Candidates can make online payments using Net Banking/Credit card/Debit Card. The list of Banks providing service for the purpose of online remittance of fee is intimated through the website.
Exam Pattern Of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020
The screening test consists of a single paper while the main exam consists of two papers. The detailed exam pattern is provided below.
| Written Examination | No. of Questions | Duration | Max Marks |
| Screening Test | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Main Examination | |||
| Paper 1: General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper 2: Concerned Subject | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Total | 300 |
The candidates have to choose one subject from the following subjects for Paper 2 of the Main examination.
- Economics
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Commerce
Syllabus Of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020
The complete syllabus of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020 is notified through the official notification only. Candidates must refer to the syllabus to prepare in an informed manner and ace the exam. Check out the indicative syllabus below.
Syllabus of screening test
Part A – General Studies and Mental Ability
- Events of national and international importance
- Current affairs
- General science
- Social-economic and political history of modern India
- Indian constitution, polity and governance
- Economic development in India
- Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
- Disaster management
- Sustainable development & environmental protection
- Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation
- Data analysis
- Bifurcation of AP and its administrative, economic, social, cultural, political and legal implications/problems
Part B – Subject
- Economic concepts
- International economics
- Indian economics
- Financial accounting
- Basic of computers
- Introduction to statistics
- Measures of central tendency
- Measures of dispersion and skewness
- Measure of relation
- Analysis of time series and index numbers
Syllabus of Main Exam
Paper 1 – General Studies and Mental Ability
- Events of national and international importance
- Current affairs
- General science
- Social-economic and political history of modern India
- Indian constitution, polity and governance
- Economic development in India
- Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
- Disaster management
- Sustainable development & environmental protection
- Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation
- Data analysis
- Bifurcation of AP and its administrative, economic, social, cultural, political and legal implications/problems
Paper 2 – Subject
- Economic concepts
- International economics
- Indian economics
- Financial accounting
- Basic of computers
- Introduction to statistics
- Measures of central tendency
- Measures of dispersion and skewness
- Measure of relation
- Analysis of time series and index numbers
Preparation Tips For APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020
With the knowledge of the syllabus and time in hand, it is advised to start early preparations in order to cover the vastness of the syllabus and ace the exam in the first attempt. The APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020 exam consist of two tests and using the following strategies, candidates can level up their study outcomes.
1: Develop a study plan and stick to it. Make sure that it concludes well before the exam date leaving time for last minute revisions.
2: Study for the main exam first while also referring to previous year papers of the screening test. This is because the syllabus of the screening test and the main exam is almost same with the difference in standard of the question paper.
3: Refer to previous year papers to ensure that you understand the exam pattern and changes made to it in the last few years. Check out the questions repeated in the last few years.
4: Solve mock tests to ensure that you can manage your time effectively. This can also help to improve the number of good attempts.
5: Make short notes while studying. These notes will not only help to memorize better but also serve as material for last minute preparations.
Refer to the strategy below to crack the exam.
Admit Card Of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020
Admit cards are issued by the Commission at the official website for each stage of the exam. It is a document indicating the provisional eligibility of the candidate to appear in the examination center. Once the application process is over, the admit card is released and candidates can download the same through candidate login at the official website. Here are few important points to remember about the admit card of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020.
- The admit card is not available through any other means except the official website. Candidates must download the same on their own.
- It contains information about the candidate, the exam, and important instructions regarding the exam.
- Candidates must download the admit card through the official website by logging in.
- The admit card, along with a government-issued photo identification must be produced at the exam center.
Exam Centres Of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020
The screening test is held at all districts in Andhra Pradesh and the Main Examination is at VIJAYAWADA or GUNTUR. The applicant may choose the test city with three preferences for the screening tests. However, the Commission reserves the right to allot the applicant to any center of examination depending on the availability of the resources like centers/systems.
Answer Key Of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020
The Commission releases the answer keys after the conduct of the exam. It consists of the correct answer to the question papers provided in the exam pertaining to all sets. Once the provisional answer keys are released, candidates can utilize the same to estimate the final score. Objections can also be raised against the provisional answer keys. However, once the objection window closes, the final revised answer keys are released based on the valid objections received by the Commission.
Result Of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020
The results of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020 are released through the official APPSC website only. For each stage of examination andd selection test, the results are released through the website after the exam. For the screening test and the main exam, the results are released only after the final answer keys have been released. However, the final results are releaed througj the website after the completion of the final interview and document verification stage.
Results of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020 consist of merit list of shortlisted candidates in each round of selection. Similarly, the final result consist of the list of selected candidates who qualify for final appointment into he advertised vacancies. One can download the result by going to the website of APPSC at psc.ap.gov.in.
Reservations In APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020
Reservation to the local candidates is applicable as provided in the rules and as amended from time to time as in force on the date of notification. The candidates claiming reservation as Local candidates should obtain the required Study Certificate(s) (from IV Class to X Class or SSC) OR Residence Certificate in the proforma only for those candidates who have not studied in any Educational Institutions as the case may be. The relevant certificates with authorized signature shall be produced as and when required.
Selection Procedure Of APPSC ASO Recruitment 2020
In case of screening test is conducted as referred above, based on the Merit in the screening test, candidates will be picked up in the ratio of 50 per one notified post for the main examination in order of General Merit. In the case where no screening test is held, all the eligible applicants would be allowed to appear for the main examination.
The selection of candidates for appointment to the posts shall be based on the merit in the computer based examination.
- The minimum qualifying marks in the examination for consideration of a candidate to the selection process in case of OC category is 40%, BC category is 35% and for SC, ST and PH categories are 30% or as per the relevant rules. The minimum qualifying mark is relaxable in the case of SC/ST/BC/PH at the discretion of the Commission.
- The candidates will be selected and allotted to Service/ Department as per their rank in the merit list and as per Zonal / Post preference opted by the applicant at the time of making an application to the post online
N.B. : Mere securing of minimum qualifying marks does not confer any right to the candidate for being considered to the selection. - Appearance in all the papers is compulsory. Absence in any of the papers will automatically render the disqualification of the candidate.
- Any candidate shall produce Original documents, as and when called for by the Commission for certificate verification. If any candidate fails to produce the certificates and/or the particulars furnished in the Application do not tally with the Original documents produced by the candidate, his/her candidature will be rejected and he/she would be disqualified without any further correspondence. As candidature for the recruitment is processed through Computer/Electronic devices based on the particulars furnished in the Application Form, the candidate is advised to fill in all the relevant particulars carefully.
- While the Commission calls for preference of candidates in respect of posts in the Application Form, it is hereby clarified that the said preferences are only indicative for being considered to the extent possible but not binding or limiting the Commission’s powers enjoyed under Article 315 and 320 of the Constitution of India. Therefore, the Commission has the power to assigning a successful candidate to any of the notified posts for which he is considered by them to be qualified and eligible, subject to fulfilling the selection criterion.
- The appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in the appropriate medical classification, and if he/she is of sound health, active habits free from any bodily defect or infirmity.
Disclaimer: Information presented on this page is as per the previous iteration of the APPSC ASO Recruitment exam. Follow this page to get the latest updates as and when intimated by the APPSC.
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