APPSC Analyst Grade-II photo, signature and age rules
No official size publishedAge 18 to 44 years
Quick answer
The APPSC Analyst Grade-II notification (No. 21/2026, dated 13 October 2026) gives no pixel or KB size for the photo or signature. You upload your own scanned photo and signature as JPG files, and the photo should be a recent colour passport photo. There are 18 state-wide posts in the A.P. Pollution Control Board, you need a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Sciences, the age limit is 18 to 44 on 1 July 2026, and the last date on psc.ap.gov.in is 2 November 2026, 11:59 pm. APPSC's 27 October extension does not cover this notification.
What the APPSC Analyst Grade-II form asks you to upload
| Item | Rule in the notice | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Your own scanned photo as a JPG; the instructions ask for a recent colour passport photo. No pixel, KB or background rule is printed, so go by the upload screen. | p20, Annexure-III A.4; p22, C.4 |
| Signature | Your own scanned signature as a JPG. No size is printed. | p20, Annexure-III A.4 |
| Same photo later | APPSC may ask for the uploaded photo again at verification. If the hall ticket has no photo or a very small one, paste a passport photo, get it attested by a Gazetted Officer and carry a spare for each paper. | p22, C.4 and C.10 |
What to do, step by step
- 1First APPSC form? Register through OTPR on psc.ap.gov.in. Your fee and age relaxation details come from OTPR and lock once you pay, so fix them first.
- 2Log in with your OTPR ID, open Online Application Submission and click Fill Application against Notification No. 21/2026.
- 3When the form reaches the photo and signature, check the screen for a size or file-type rule and make matching JPG files with the custom mode of our resizer.
- 4Enter your degree subjects and class exactly as they appear on your marks memos, pick three exam centres and click Save & Submit. Only Save & Submit opens the payment link.
- 5After paying, download the filled application PDF and note the payment reference ID. Corrections after 2 November cost Rs. 100 each.
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APPSC Analyst Grade-II, A.P. Pollution Control Board (Notification No. 21/2026, 18 posts)
13 Oct 2026 to 2 Nov 2026
Source: APPSC Notification No. 21/2026 (applications 13 Oct to 2 Nov 2026, 11:59 pm). Checked 28 Oct 2026. See the exam calendar
This cycle
- Analyst Grade-II in the A.P. Pollution Control Board, Notification No. 21/2026, dated 13 October 2026: 18 state-wide posts. Pay scale Rs. 48,440-1,37,220. The post is state cadre, so the local/non-local rule does not apply. (p1, para 1.2; p4, para 4.14)
- Online applications: 13 October to 2 November 2026, up to 11:59 pm, on psc.ap.gov.in. The 27 October web note that moved five other APPSC notifications to 9 November does not list No. 21/2026. (p1, para 1.1; APPSC web note 27.10.2026)
- Corrections: open for 7 days after the last date, at Rs. 100 for each correction. Name, fee and age relaxation fields stay locked. (p6, Step V)
- Exam: a computer-based test (CBRT) at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupathi or Ananthapuramu; you give three centre preferences. APPSC will announce the date later. (p1, para 1.5; p7, para 9)
- Fee: Rs. 250 application processing fee plus Rs. 80 examination fee. SC, ST, BC, PBD and ex-servicemen candidates, Andhra Pradesh white card families and unemployed youth (with a declaration) skip the Rs. 80 but still pay the Rs. 250. Candidates from other states pay both, except PBD and ex-servicemen. (p6, para 7)
- Education, held on the date of the notification (13 October 2026): a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Sciences from a recognised university in India. First class holders will be preferred. (p2, para 3)
- Exam pattern (objective, degree standard): Paper I General Studies and Mental Ability and Paper II, a common paper on chemistry, biochemistry, biology and environmental science, 150 questions, 150 minutes and 150 marks each: 300 marks. A wrong answer costs a third of the marks for that question. Paper II is in English only. Shortlisted candidates then take a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (60 minutes, pass marks 40 OC, 35 BC, 30 SC/ST/PBD out of 100). (p7, paras 8.3, 8.5, 10.4; pp13-17, Annexure-II)
- Minimum aggregate to be shortlisted: 40% for OC, sportspersons, ex-servicemen and EWS, 35% for BC, 30% for SC, ST and PBD. (p9, para 13.3)
- Seats: OC 9, EWS 1, BC-A 1, BC-B 2, BC-D 1, SC-II 1, SC-III 1 and ST 2. Of these, 6 are for women (OC 3, BC-B 1, BC-D 1, ST 1), 1 for a meritorious sportsperson and 1 for a PBD candidate with a hearing disability. (p12, Annexure-I)
Official links
- APPSC home page (OTPR, apply, hall tickets)
- Notification No. 21/2026, 13 Oct 2026 (PDF, 55 pages)
- APPSC web note of 27 Oct 2026 (extensions; No. 21/2026 not listed)
- APPSC recruitment notifications
Source: APPSC Notification No. 21/2026, Direct Recruitment to the post of Analyst Grade-II in A.P. Pollution Control Board (dated 13/10/2026). Read for this page on 28 October 2026. How we verify
APPSC Analyst Grade-II age limit and eligibility
| Age band | Born not earlier than | Born not later than | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Grade-II: 18-44 | — | — | p1, para 1.2 table; p4, para 5.1 |
— The notice gives ages but no birth dates, and it doesn't say whether someone a few months past the upper age still qualifies. So we leave these dates blank. If your birthday is within a year of the upper limit, ask the board before you pay the fee.
- ·SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates from other states cannot claim reservation or the fee exemption. (p4, para 4.12; p6, para 7.2(iv))
- ·Your details for fee and age relaxation come from your OTPR and lock once you pay; the correction window does not reopen them. (p5, Payment process; p6, Step V)
Age relaxation
| Code | Category | Relaxation beyond the upper limit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | SC, ST, BC and EWS | 5 Years | p4, para 5.2, row 1 |
| — | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) | 10 years | p4, para 5.2, row 2 |
| — | Ex-servicemen | Deduct 3 years plus your length of service in the armed forces from your age; the result must still be within 44. Not for those dismissed or discharged for misconduct or inefficiency. | p4, para 5.2, row 3; p5, Explanation |
| — | NCC instructors | Deduct 3 years plus your service as an NCC instructor; the result must still be within 44. | p4, para 5.2, row 4; p5, Explanation |
| — | Regular AP State Government employees | Deduct your regular State Government service, up to 5 years. Employees of corporations, municipalities and similar bodies don't qualify. | p4, para 5.2, row 5 |
| — | Retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department | 3 Years, with at least 6 months of service | p4, para 5.2, row 6 |
Source: APPSC Notification No. 21/2026, Direct Recruitment to the post of Analyst Grade-II in A.P. Pollution Control Board (dated 13/10/2026) (13 October 2026). Each row gives the page and para. Checked on 28 October 2026.
Tips and tricks for the APPSC Analyst Grade-II upload
- 1Your degree must be complete on 13 October 2026, the notification date.
- 2The notice names four degrees only: Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Sciences. It says nothing about combinations, so check your degree certificate's wording before you pay.
- 3First class is not required, but the notice says first class holders will be preferred, and when two candidates tie on marks a preferred qualification counts before age.
- 4Paper II mixes four subjects (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, environmental science), so expect questions outside your own degree.
- 5A degree through distance education counts only if the Distance Education Council recognised it.
- 6Your BC non-creamy layer or EWS certificate must be dated between 1 April 2026 and 2 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the photo size for APPSC Analyst Grade-II 2026?
- Notification 21/2026 gives none. It asks for your own scanned recent colour passport photo as a JPG. Use whatever limit the psc.ap.gov.in upload screen shows, and keep a full-size copy.
- How many posts are in APPSC Analyst Grade-II 2026?
- 18 state-wide posts in the A.P. Pollution Control Board: OC 9, EWS 1, BC-A 1, BC-B 2, BC-D 1, SC-II 1, SC-III 1 and ST 2.
- What qualification is needed for APPSC Analyst Grade-II?
- A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Sciences from a recognised university in India, held on 13 October 2026. First class holders are preferred.
- What is the age limit for APPSC Analyst Grade-II 2026?
- 18 to 44 on 1 July 2026. SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates get 5 more years and PBD candidates 10; ex-servicemen, NCC instructors and regular AP government employees have their own deductions.
Disclaimer: CorrectForm is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) or any government agency. This page follows APPSC Notification No. 21/2026, Direct Recruitment to the post of Analyst Grade-II in A.P. Pollution Control Board (dated 13/10/2026), read on 28 October 2026. Always check the official notice and the portal before you submit.