APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022: Notification, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) administers the Group 1 exam to hire level A officers to the state’s numerous departments. The APPSC Group 1 Notification 2022 is likely to be published on the APPSC’s official website, @psc.ap.gov.in, in March/April 2022.

The online application session for the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Group 1 Recruitment 2022 will start when the official notification is made. Candidates interested in applying for one of the 110 APPSC Group 1 positions should keep this page bookmarked for the most up-to-date information on the notification, online application, and other details.

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What is APPSC?

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is a state administrative authority that holds an annual state-level recruitment exam to find qualified applicants for the state government’s administrative services.

Prelims, Mains and the Interview are the three stages of the APPSC recruitment process. Candidates must pass all of the rounds in order to be considered for the position. The APPSC Prelims exam is an objective test, whereas the APPSC Mains exam is a descriptive test with an interview phase.

If you are one of those individuals who is interested in applying online for any Group 1 position, you must continue reading this article to know everything there is to know about APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022, including Eligibility Criteria, Application Form, Exam Date, and so on.

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APPSC Recruitment 2022 Notification

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) will shortly submit a notification on its official website for the recruitment of different positions under the APPSC Group 1 examination.

The test is 120 minutes long for the prelims and 180 minutes long for the mains. The official website, https://psc.ap.gov.in/, will have more information shortly. Test dates, curriculum, exam pattern and rules for various vacancies will be included in the APPSC 2022 exam notice.

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APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 Overview

The APPSC Officials will publish the APPSC Group 1 Notification 2022 on their official website. Every year, millions of candidates apply for the APPSC Group 1 Services, but only few will be selected. UPSC Civil Services and APPSC Group 1 Services are comparable in various ways. Check out the chart below for an overview of the APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022.

Country	India
State	Andhra Pradesh
Organisation	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Posts	Group 1
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains & Interview
Online Application Start Date	To Be Announced
Online Application Last Date	To Be Announced
Vacancy	110
Official Website	psc.ap.gov.in

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APPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2022

In a newspaper advertising, the APPSC declared 110 openings for Deputy Collector, RTO, AO, CTO, Zila Registrar and other positions. Candidates may look for the APPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2022 by post in the table below.

Post Name	Total
AO (Director & Public Health & Family Welfare)	15
DSC (Civil)	13
Commercial Tax Officer	12
Deputy Collector	10
Municipal Commissioner Gr 2	08
ATO/ AAO	08
Road Transport Officer	07
MPDO	07
Zila Registrar	06
Lea Secretary & Trazerar Gr 2	05
District Tribal Welfare Officer	01
District Social Welfare Officer	01
Asst Labour Commissioner	03
District BC Welfare Officer	03
Deputy Registrar	02
DSC (Jail/ Men’s)	02
District Fire Officer	02
AAO	04
Municipal Commissioner	01
Total Vacancy	110

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APPSC Recruitment 2022 Exam Dates

The APPSC Recruitment 2022 test dates are yet to be released. The APPSC test dates will be disclosed shortly after the commission issues its formal announcement.

Events	Exam Date
Release of APPSC 2022 Official notification	To be Notified
Starting Date of APPSC 2022 Online Application form	To be Notified
The Last Date to submit the APPSC 2022 application form	To be Notified
Issue Date of APPSC 2022 Prelims Admit Card	To be Notified
APPSC 2022 Prelims Exam Date	To be Notified
APPSC 2022 Prelims Results	To be Notified
APPSC 2022 Mains Exam Date	To be Notified
APPSC 2022 Mains Results	To be Notified

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APPSC Application Form 2022

The application procedure for the 110 different Group 1 positions has yet to begin. For the convenience of applicants, we have provided a direct link to apply for the APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022. The APPSC Online Application link is presently dormant and will be activated once the official APPSC Group 1 Notification is released.

How to Fill the APPSC 2022 Application Form?

The actions to take in order to apply for the APPSC 2022 test are outlined below:

• Step 1: Go to the APPSC’s official website, @psc.ap.gov.in.
• Step 2: Select ‘new registration’ and fill in the relevant information.
• Step 3: When you click ‘submit,’ the registration will be completed and you will be given a system-generated registration ID and password.
• Step 4: Go to ‘Login’ and input your ID and password, as well as the captcha code.
• Step 5: Fill in the blanks (educational credentials, for example) and upload the papers.
• Step 6: As ‘payment processes,’ pick the examination center’s and pay the fees.
• Step 7: When you click on Final Submission, a ‘application receipt’ will appear; download it and print it for future reference.

APPSC Group 1 Application Fee 2022

The following are the application costs for AP Group 1 Recruitment 2022, broken down by category. Check them out to learn more about the APPSC Group 1 Application Fee 2022.

Category	Application Fee
General	₹250/- + ₹120/- (Exam Fee)
SC / ST	₹250/- (There is no Exam Fee for Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribes)

Note: During the online application process, you can pay the application cost with a debit/credit card or using Net Banking.

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APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 Eligibility Criteria

The APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria are the base set of requirements based on education, age, and other factors. Candidates must meet those criteria before applying for the APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022.

Age Limit

Age limitation varies as according to the post:

Post Code	Minimum age	Maximum age
Post code- 01, 02, 06, 07 & 09 to 19	18	42
Post code- 03	21	28
Post code- 04	18	28
Post code- 05	21	26
Post code- 08	18	26

Age Relaxation 

Students belonging to several categories or minority sections are also eligible for age relaxation:

Category	Age Relaxation(in years)
Physically Handicapped persons	10
SC/ST and BCs	5
A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of APSEB, APSRTC, Corporations, Municipalities, etc. are not eligible)	5
Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum service of 6 months	3
N.C.C. (who has worked as an Instructor in N.C.C.)	3
Ex-Servicemen	3

Educational Qualification 

The major necessary qualification for the APPSC Group 1 Recruitment test is a Bachelor’s degree/Graduation in the appropriate field from any accredited university.

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service	Degree in Economics, Mathematics, or Commerce from a UGC-accredited university with a minimum grade of 2nd in the subject/ Chartered Accountants in the United Kingdom or India, or incorporated Accountants (London).
District Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social Welfare Service	Bachelor’s degree from an affiliated Indian university or a University Grants Commission-affiliated institution under the Central Act, State Act, or Provincial Act /bachelor’s degree in social work or sociology.
District Fire Officers in A.P. Fire Service.	Bachelor’s degree in engineering / any equivalent degree from a recognized university (Fire).

Physical Measurement

Post Code	Category	Height for Male	Height for Female
For Post Code No. 03 to 05	General ST	167.6 cm 164 cm	152.5 cm –
For Post Code No. 08	General	165 cm	–

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APPSC Group 1 Exam Centers

APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Centers

For the APPSC Group 1 Prelims, candidates should choose at least three exam centres based on their preferences. The examination centres are listed below:

• Guntur
• Visakhapatnam
• Eluru
• Vizianagaram
• Kurnool
• Tirupathi
• Vijayawada
• Kakinada
• Ongole
• Nellore
• Srikakulam
• Kadapa
• Anantapur

APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Centers

The candidate must choose a test centre for the Mains exam. The following is a list of APPSC Group 1 Mains test centres:

• Visakhapatnam
• Tirupati
• Vijayawada
• Anantapur

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APPSC Admit Card 2022

Candidates will receive admit cards before the examination after properly completing the application form. It is only available for download through the APPSC’s official website.

The procedure for obtaining admission cards is as follows:

• Step 1: Visit the APPSC’s official website.
• Step 2: Select ‘Download group 1 service centre ticket’ from the option.
• Step 3: Fill out your Registration Number/ID as well as any other required information.
• Step 4: Select ‘Login/Submit/View Admit Card’ from the drop-down menu.
• Step 5: Save the files to your computer and print them off for later use.

Mentioned Details on APPSC Group 1 Admit Card

The following are the accessible details on the APPSC Group 1 Admit Card:

• Gender
• Registration Number
• Father’s Name
• Date of Birth
• Community
• Name
• Venue Code
• PH
• Qualification
• Venue Name, and Address
• Address

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APPSC Group 1 Selection Process

Candidates for Group 1 services will be selected through the APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 procedure, which will include

• Prelims Exam
• Mains Exam
• Interview

The detailed procedure is as follows:

APPSC Group 1 Written Tests

• The written test is divided into two parts: preliminary and mains examinations.
• The purpose of the Prelims is to shortlist applicants for the Mains.
• This comprised studies in general and mental ability testing.
• It will comprise of 150 questions at 1 mark each, with a total time of two and a half hours.
• In a 1:50 ratio, eligible students will advance to the mains test.
• The mains exam consists of seven papers, each worth 150 points, for a total of 750 points.
• Each category has its own set of qualifying marks.

APPSC Group 1 Oral Test 

• In a 1:2 ratio, the student’s qualifying written test will be moved forward to an oral test.
• The maximum score is 75.
• The total number of points for all of the examinations will be 825.
• The minimum qualifying marks for OC, BC and SC/ST/PH are 40 percent, 35 percent, and 30 percent, respectively.
• Attitudes, decision making skills and leadership traits are all put to the test.

APPSC Group 1 Final Selection 

• The final decision is decided based on the overall number of points earned.
• Here, the rule of reserves is used.
• The procedure is influenced by the number of vacancies, physical fitness and medical requirements.

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APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2022

Candidates should be aware with the curriculum for the APPSC Group 1 Examination in order to prepare effectively. The curriculum for the examination will be published on the website.

APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus

Paper	Sections
Paper:1	History and Culture, Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning, Social Justice and International relations, Constitution polity, Geography.
Paper:2	General Mental Ability, Science and Technologies, Administrative and Psychological Abilities, Current events of Regional, National and International importance.

APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus

Paper	Sections
Paper in Telugu	Telugu language (qualifying nature)
Paper in English	Qualifying Nature
Paper 1	General Essay; Contemporary Themes and Issues of Regional, National and International Importance.
Paper 2	History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh.
Paper 3	Polity, constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics.
Paper 4	Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh.
Paper 5	Science, Technology and Environmental Issues.

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APPSC Exam Pattern 2022

The APPSC is a two-tiered assessment. For the ultimate selection, applicants must pass both the Prelims and the Mains examinations. Candidates who pass the preliminary test are shortlisted for the Mains exam, and those who pass the Mains are invited for an interview.

Under the APPSC Recruitment, candidates who pass all stages are hired. The APPSC Exam Pattern is explained in full further down.

APPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2022

The APPSC Prelims test is broken into two parts, each with 120 questions: General Studies and General Aptitude.

Particulars	Paper I – General Studies	Paper-II – General Aptitude
Number of questions	120 questions	120 questions
Nature of questions	Objective Type (MCQ)	Objective Type (MCQ)
Duration	120 minutes	120 minutes
Maximum Marks	120 marks	120 marks
Negative Marking	1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question	1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question
Name of the Sections	Constitution, Social Justice and International Relations – 30 marks History and Culture – 30 marks Indian Economy and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning – 30 marks Geography – 30 marks	Science and Technology – 30 marks General Mental Ability and Administrative and Psychological Abilities – 60 marks Current Events of Regional, National and International importance – 30 marks

APPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2022

Candidates who pass the APPSC Prelims Exam are then considered for the APPSC Mains Exam. The APPSC Mains Exam consists of seven papers, two of which are language papers (English and Telegu), which serve as qualifying papers for the other five papers. The following is a detailed description of the APPSC Mains Exam Pattern:

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Time
English	3 questions each of 50 marks	150	180 Minutes
Telugu	3 questions each of 50 marks	150	180 Minutes
Paper-1 General Essay	3 questions each of 50 marks	150	180 Minutes
Paper-II History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh	15 questions each of 10 marks	150	180 Minutes
Paper-III Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics	15 questions each of 10 marks	150	180 Minutes
Paper-IV Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh	15 questions each of 10 marks	150	180 Minutes
Paper-V Science and Technology	15 questions each of 10 marks	150	180 Minutes
Total	750

APPSC Interview 2022

Candidates who pass the Mains test will be invited to participate in a 75 mark interview session. Candidates that pass the interview phase will be chosen for the final round of recruiting.

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APPSC Exam Preparation Tips

As we all know, Group 1 is a competitive test and preparing for such an exam is really challenging. However, with good planning and preparation, you can attain your objectives. The following measures should be taken in order to prepare for the APPSC Exam:

• Understand the paper format, curriculum, and grading system.
• The following stage is to go over the whole curriculum using NCERT books, suggested books and video lectures.
• Students can also participate in coaching programmes for professional help and covering of the material.
• The learner should make daily revision notes.
• The learner should be aware of current affairs on a national and worldwide level.
• The candidate should start practicing on the website’s sample exam papers. It will assist the applicant in practising, analysing and correcting any errors.

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APPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2022

Once the exam is conducted the authority will release the answer key for the candidates. The APPSC The authorities will give the answer key for the applicants when the exam is completed. On the official website, users can download the APPSC Group 1 2022. The steps below should be followed:

• Step 1: Go to the APPSC’s official website.
• Step 2: Select ‘key & objections’ from the drop-down menu.
• Step 3: For the concerned post, click on the ‘response key.’
• Step 4: Fill in your credentials and click ‘submit.’
• Step 5: The solution key will display on the screen; save it for later.

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APPSC Group 1 Result 2022

The APPSC Group 1 2022 test will be done in computer-based manner, with the results published on the APPSC’s official website. The steps to verify the outcome are as follows:

How to Check the APPSC Result 2022?

• Step 1: Go to the APPSC’s official website, psc.ap.gov.in.
• Step 2: Next, choose ‘APPSC RESULT 2022 notice’ from the list.
• Step 3: Select the appropriate category.
• Step 4: Fill in your registration number and other information.
• Step 5: Review the outcome and save it for future use.

Details mentioned on APPSC Group 1 Result

• Candidate’s Caste
• Marks Obtained
• Next stage important dates
• Roll number
• Candidate’s name

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APPSC Cutoff 2022: Expected Cutoffs

To proceed to the next round of the test, students must get a score higher than the passing standard. The commission publishes the cut-offs for several categories on its website. On the official website, candidates may find the APPSC Cut-Offs.

The following are the expected cut-offs for the APPSC 2022 Exam:

Category	Qualifying percentage	Qualifying marks
Open Category	40%	96
Backward Community	35%	84
SCs, STs and PHs	30%	72

Some variables may have an impact on the APPSC test 2022 cut-off:

• Difficulty level of the exam paper
• Category of applied candidates
• Total Number of applicants
• Total Number of vacancies
• Total number of seats available
• Other

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APPSC Salary & Benefits 2022

The APPSC officials’ salaries vary from INR 4.2 LPA to INR 11.76 LPA. The remuneration structure for the different jobs under the APPSC Recruitment 2022 is listed below:

Job profile	Salary in Rs.(expected)
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-2), A.P. Police Service	INR. 40, 270 – INR 93,780
Assistant Commissioners, A.P. State Tax Service	INR. 40, 270 – INR 93,780
Deputy Collector, Andhra Pradesh Civil Service	INR. 40, 270 – INR 93,780
Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men), A.P. Jail Service	INR 37,100 – INR 91,450
District Panchayat Officers, A.P. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service	INR 37,100 – INR 91,450
Regional Transport Officer (RTO), A.P. Transport Service:	INR 37,100 – INR 91,450
District Tribal Welfare Officer, A.P. Tribal Welfare Service	INR 37,100 – INR 91,450
District Fire Officers, A.P. Fire Service	INR 37,100 – INR 91,450
Assistant Audit Officers, A.P. State Audit Service	INR 35,120 – INR 87,130
Deputy Registrar, AP Cooperative Service	INR 37,100 – INR 91,450
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, AP Municipal Administration Services	INR 35,120 – INR 87,130
Assistant Prohibitions and Excise Superintendent, A.P. Excise Service	INR 35,120 – INR 87,130
District Employment Officers, A.P. Employment Exchange Service	INR 35,120 – INR 87,130
Administrative Officer /Lay Secretary and Treasurer Grade-II, AP Medical and Health (Administration)	INR 35,120 – INR 87,130
District BC Welfare Officer, AP BC Welfare Service	INR 37,100 – INR 91,450
District Social Welfare Officers, A.P. Social Welfare Service	INR 37,100 – INR 91,450
Assistant Treasury Officer /Assistant Accounts Officer, A.P. Treasury, and Accounts Service:	INR 35,120 – INR 87,130

Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Provident Fund, and Gross Salary are among the extra perks and bonuses granted to newly hired officials in addition to their base salary.

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