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Planning to write the APPSC Group 1 and 2 exams? This page covers everything you need to know about the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission’s two most popular recruitment exams: eligibility, educational qualification, age limit and relaxation, posts, and the complete exam pattern for prelims and mains. Start here, then follow the links to the detailed syllabus, previous year question papers and study material from KP’s 21st Century IAS Academy.

About APPSC Group 1 and 2 exams :

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is a government body of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, established by the Constitution of India, responsible for the recruitment of candidates for various state government jobs through competitive examinations. It is headquartered at Vijayawada. The A.P. Public Service Commission came in to existence on 1st November, 1956 with the formation of the State of Andhra Pradesh. Position under the Constitution Duties and functions :-
  • The Public Service Commissions had been established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India. The functions of the Commission are enumerated in the Article 320 of the constitution.
The statutory functions of the Commission are as follows:-
  1. Direct Recruitment (Article 320 (1))
  2. Recruitment by transfer (Article 320(3)(b))
  3. Statutory rules relating to services (Article 320 (3)(a)&(b)
  4. Disciplinary cases (Article 320(3)c and regulations 17(1)(a) to (e))
  5. Reimbursement of legal expenses (Article 320(3)(d))
  6. Wound and extraordinary pension cases (Article 320(3)(e))
In addition the Commission is entrusted with the following items of work:-
  1. Conduct of Departmental Tests for several departments.
  2. Conduct of examination for admission to RIMC, Dehradun.
  3. Conduct of Half yearly examination for IAS and IPS Officers and Proficiency tests for AIS Officers.
  4. Watching of temporary appointments exceeding 3 months and according concurence for their continuance (regulation 16)
  5. Consultation in cases of appointment of contract extending over 5 years (Regulation 16).
Important examinations conducted by APPSC:
  • GROUP 1 Services
  • GROUP 2 SERVICES
  • APPSC GROUP 3: (Panchayat Secretary and Other Posts)
  • APPSC Group 4 (Clerical & Junior Assistant Posts)
Of these, the APPSC Group 1 and 2 services are the most sought-after among graduates in Andhra Pradesh.

APPSC GROUP 1

  • Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Group 1 is a state level exam to recruit civil servants in Andhra Pradesh government. The exam is very similar to the UPSC Civil Services Exam.
Posts:
  1. Deputy Collector in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)
  2. Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service
  3. Deputy Supdt. Of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service
  4. Deputy Supdt. Of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service
  5. Divisional / District Fire Officer in State Disaster Response & Fire Services
  6. Regional Transport Officer in A.P. Transport Service
  7. District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service
  8. District Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social Welfare Service.
  9. Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service
  10. Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services
  11. Assistant Prohibition & Excise Superintendent in A.P. Excise Service
  12. Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service
  13. District Employment Officer in A.P. Employment Exchange Service.
  14. Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service
ELIGIBILITY:
  1. He / She is of sound health, active habits and free from any bodily defect or infirmity rendering him / her unfit for such service;
  2. His / Her character and antecedents are such as to qualify him / her for such service;
  3. He /She possesses the academic and other qualifications prescribed for the post; and
  4. He/ She is a citizen of India.
Provided that no candidate other than a citizen of India may be appointed except with the previous sanction of the State Government and except in accordance with such conditions and restrictions as they may be laid down. Such sanction shall not be accorded unless the State Government are satisfied that sufficient number of citizens of India, who are qualified and suitable are not available. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or the Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
AGE: 18 to 42 years
  • Age Relaxation is applicable to the categories as detailed below:
S. No. Category of candidates Relaxation of age permissible
1 SC/ST ,BCs and EWS 5 Years
2 Persons with Benchmark Disabilities 10 Years
3 Ex-Servicemen Shall be allowed to deduct from his age a period of 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered by him in the armed forces / NCC.
4 N.C.C. (who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.)
5 Regular A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of Corporations, Municipalities etc are not eligible). Allowed to deduct from his age the length of regular Service under State Government up to a maximum of five years for the purposes of the maximum age limit.
6 Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum service of 6 months. 3 Years
EXPLANATION:
  • Provided that the persons referred to at Sl.Nos.3 & 4 above shall, after making the deductions referred to in sub Rule 12 (c) (i) & (ii) of A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules not exceed the Maximum age limit prescribed for the post.
  • The age relaxation for is applicable for those who have been released from Armed Forces other than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR APPSC GROUP-I SERVICES

APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus
Subject No. of Questions Duration Minutes Maximum Marks
Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -I General Studies. This paper consists of 04 parts i.e., ABCD each part carries 30 marks
  1. History and Culture.
  2. Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations.
  3. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning.
  4. Geography.
 120 Questions 120 Minutes 120 Marks
Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -II General Aptitude This Paper consists 2 parts i.e., A and B each part carries 60 Marks (Part-A – 60 Marks, Part -B (i) – 30 Marks and B (ii) – 30 Marks).
  1. General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities.
  2. (i) Science and Technologies.
(ii) Current events of Regional, National and International importance		 120 Questions 120 Minutes 120 Marks
NEGATIVE MARKS: for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question. APPSC Group 1 MAINS Syllabus – WRITTEN EXAMINATION (DESCRIPTIVE TYPE)
Paper in Telugu Qualifying Nature 180 Minutes 150 Marks
Paper in English Qualifying Nature 180 Minutes 150 Marks
Paper – I
  • General Essay – on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance.
 – 180 minutes 150 Marks
Paper-II
  • History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
 – 180 Minutes 150 Marks
Paper -III
  • Polity, constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics
 – 180 Minutes 150 Marks
Paper -IV
  • Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh
 – 180 Minutes 150 Marks
Paper -V
  • Science, Technology and Environmental Issues
 – 180 Minutes 150 Marks
PERSONALITY TEST 75 Marks
TOTAL MARKS 825 Marks

APPSC GROUP 2 SERVICES

Many aspirants prepare for APPSC Group 1 and 2 together, since both exams test General Studies topics such as the history, polity and economy of India and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Posts: Municipal Commissioner (Grade-III), Sub-Registrar, Assistant Commercial Tax Officer, etc
  • Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree from any recognized university.
  • Age Limit: 18- 42 years with relaxation provided for reservation categories
  • Selection Process: The recruitment process consists of two stages:
  • Prelims: MCQ format- General Studies & Mental Ability
  • Mains: MCQ format- two papers
SCHEME AND SYLLABUS FOR SCREENING AND MAIN EXAMINATION FOR THE RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF APPSC GROUP – II SERVICES SCHEME FOR SCREENING TEST (As per G.O.Ms.No.06, Finance (HR.I-PLG, & POLICY) Dept., dt: 06-01-2023)
APPSC GROUP 2 PRELIMS Syllabus: Written Examination (Objective Type) – Degree Standard
Paper Subject No. Of Questions Duration in Minutes Maximum Marks
General Studies & Mental Ability 150 150 150
Total 150
N.B: As per G.O.Ms. No.235 Finance (HR-1, Plg & Policy) Dept, Dt: 06/12/2016, for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.
SCHEME FOR MAIN EXAMINATION (As per G.O.Ms.No.06, Finance (HR.I-PLG, & POLICY) Dept., dt: 06-01-2023)
APPSC GROUP 2 Mains Syllabus: Written Examination (Objective Type) – Degree Standard
Paper Subject No. Of Questions Duration in Minutes Maximum Marks
Paper – I
  1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the history of Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh.
  2. General over view of the Indian Constitution.
 150 150 150
Paper – II
  1. Indian and AP Economy.
  2. Science and Technology
 150 150 150
Total 300
N.B: As per G.O.Ms. No.235 Finance (HR-1, Plg & Policy) Dept, Dt: 06/12/2016, for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.

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