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APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2022: Andhra Pradesh’s Public Service Commission Group-2 is an annual examination held by the state of Andhra Pradesh to recruit candidates for both gazetted and non-gazetted positions in the state.
It is divided into three stages: preliminary examinations, main examinations, and a personal interview round. Candidates who pass all three stages are invited to the final round of selection.
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APPSC Group 2: An Overview
The following are the highlights from APPSC Group 2:
| Specifics | Important Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Group 2 |
| Organization | Andhra Pradesh Public Service commission |
| Level of Examination | State-level (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Exam Frequency | Annually |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Fees for Application | 250+80=330 (80 for reserved category) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (screening exam) online (main exam) |
| Exam Language | English and Telugu |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in/(S(ylrepba2bhgx2lrg1h2ozcng))/Default.aspx |
APPSC Group 2 Exam Dates 2022
The following are the dates for the APPSC Exam:
| Exam related Events | APPSC Examination Schedule (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Availability of APPSC Application Form | March |
| Last Date | March |
| APPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket | August |
| APPSC Group 2 Prelims exam date | August |
| APPSC Group 2 Prelims Answer Keys | To be notified |
| Declaration of APPSC Group 2 Prelims results | September |
| APPSC Group 2 Main Exam Date | November |
| APPSC Group 2 Main Answer Keys | To be notified |
| Declaration of APPSC Group 2 Main Result | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 2 Interview | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 2 Final Result | To be notified |
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APPSC Group 2 Application Form 2022
Candidates interested in taking the APPSC Group 2 examination can apply online. Candidates must first complete a one-time registration process before filling out the application form. Candidates can fill out the form by following the steps outlined below:
- Step 1: Visit the official website.
- Step 2: The candidate must then proceed to the notification/recruitment section.
- Step 3: After that, the candidate must click on the APPSC Group 2 notification link.
- Step 4: The candidate must now carefully read the APPSC Group 2 notification.
- Step 5: After that, the candidate must select “apply online” and thoroughly fill out the necessary information.
Application Fees 2022
The application fees must be paid in order for the candidates’ application forms to be submitted successfully. Candidates in the general category must pay a total of INR 330, which includes INR 250 in exam processing fees and INR 30 in examination fees. The application fees for APPSC Group 2 are listed below for various categories.
| Category Name | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| General Category Candidates | ₹ 330 |
| SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men | ₹ 80 |
| Relevant Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| Meghalaya PSC | SPSC | TNPSC Group II |
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APPSC Group 2 Eligibility 2022
To be eligible for the APPSC Group 2 exam, a candidate must have the minimum required qualifications. All of the requirements for eligibility are listed below:
Age limit and Relaxation
To be eligible for APPSC Group 2, a candidate must be between the ages of 18 and 42, with some exceptions for certain categories. It’s summarized in the table below:
| Category Name | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/BC | 5 years |
| AP State Government Employees* | 5 years |
| PH | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years |
| NCC (who worked as an instructor) | 3 years |
| Contract employees (state census department) | 3 years |
Educational Qualification
For most jobs, a bachelor’s degree from a reputable university is required, but for some high-level positions, additional education is required, as detailed in the table below:
| Post Name | Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | B.Sc. or B.A. degree or any other equivalent qualifications |
| Asst. Commercial Tax Officer | A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| Deputy Tahsildar | A bachelor’s degree |
| Assistant Labour Officer | A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| Assistant Development Officers | A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications are required, as well as a diploma in Handloom Technology or Textile Technology, or a similar educational level. |
| Extension Officer | A bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Arts or Science |
| Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector | A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| Assistant Register | A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| Executive Officer Grade-I | A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| Assistant Section Officer (GAD) | A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.,) | A bachelor’s degree in commerce, economics, mathematics, or a related field, or the equivalent qualifications |
| Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.,) | A bachelor’s degree in Law or its equivalent qualifications |
| Assistant Section Officer (Legislature Dept.,) | A bachelor’s degree |
| Senior Auditor | A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| Senior Accountant in Branch-I (Category-I) (HOD) in A.P. Treasuries & Accounts Sub Service | A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, or Mathematics, as well as a certificate in Web design, PC maintenance and troubleshooting, or office automation, is required. The certificate must be issued by the Board of Technical Education and Training of the State of Andhra Pradesh, in Hyderabad. OR B.Tech/B.E. in Information Technology or Computer Science, or B.A. (Computer Science), B.Com. (Computer Science), B.Sc. (Computer Science), or B.C.A. (Computer Science). |
| Senior Accountant in A.P. Works & Accounts (Zone wise) Sub Service | A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications, as well as a passing score on the APPSC / DSC test “Proficiency in Office Automation with the Use of Computer and Related Software.” |
| Senior Accountant in Branch-II (Category-I) A.P. Treasuries & Accounts (District) Sub Service | A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, or Mathematics, as well as a certificate in Web design, PC maintenance and troubleshooting, or office automation, is required. The certificate must be issued by the Board of Technical Education and Training of the State of Andhra Pradesh, in Hyderabad. OR B.Tech/B.E. in Information Technology or Computer Science, or B.A. (Computer Science), B.Com. (Computer Science), B.Sc. (Computer Science), or B.C.A. (Computer Science). |
| Senior Accountant in Insurance A.P. G.L.I Sub service | A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| Junior Assistant in A. P. Public Service Commission in A.P. Ministerial Service / Labour Department in Ministerial Service / PH & ME Department in A.P. Ministerial Service / Director General of Prisons & Correctional Services / Agriculture Department in A.P. Ministerial Service/sugar and Cane Department in A.P. Ministerial Service / Roads & Building Department in A.P. Ministerial Service / Survey Settlement Department in A.P. Ministerial Service | A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| Junior Accountant in (Branch-I) various Departments in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service | A bachelor’s degree; persons with a degree in Economics, Mathematics, or Commerce will be preferred AND hold a certificate from the Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P., Hyderabad in Web designing, PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting, or Office Automation OR B.Tech /B.E. with information Technology or Computer Science or B.A. (Comp.) or B.Com.(Comp.) or B.Sc.(Comp.) or B.C.A. |
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus: Prelims Exam
The following is the prelims and main examination syllabus:
| Section Name | Maximum Marks | Syllabus Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: General Studies and Mental Ability | 50 |
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| Section B (I): Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh | 50 |
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| Section B(II): Indian Constitution |
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| Section C: Planning & Economy | 50 |
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| Total | 150 |
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APPSC GROUP 2 Syllabus for Mains 2022
| Subject Name | Maximum Marks | Syllabus Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 |
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| Paper-II (A): Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the history of various social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh | 150 |
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| Paper-II (B): General overview of the Indian Constitution |
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| Paper III: Planning in India and Indian Economy Contemporary problems and developments in rural society with special reference to Andhra Pradesh | 150 |
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| Total | 450 |
APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2022
The APPSC consists of three levels of testing. The candidate must first take the prelims, then the main exam, and finally an interview.
Candidates who pass the preliminary exam are required to take the main exam, after which they are interviewed for final selection.
Prelim Exam Pattern 2022
The preliminary section of the exam is divided into three sections, each of which is worth 50 marks. The exam lasts 150 minutes and there are 150 questions in total. No negative marking is there. The paper is divided into three sections:
- General studies and mental ability
- The social and cultural history of Andhra Pradesh
- Indian constitution
| Specifics | Important Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline mode |
| Question Types | Objective Type Questions (MCQs) |
| Total number of Questions | 150 Questions |
| Total Weightage | 150 Marks (1 mark per question) |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Main Exam Pattern
The APPSC Group 2 main exam is divided into three sections, each of which is worth 150 marks. The total exam time is 450 minutes, and the total marks for all three sections is 450. It’s a pen-and-paper test that takes place offline. The following is the section:
- Paper I: General Studies and Mental ability
- Paper-II (A): Social and cultural history of Andhra Pradesh
- Paper-II (B): General overview of Indian constitution
- Paper III: Planning in India and Indian economy
| Specifics | Important Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline Mode (Pen and Paper Exam) |
| Question Types | MCQ (Multiple choice question) |
| Total Number of Questions | 450 (all three sections) |
| Total Weightage | 450 |
| Exam Duration | 450 minutes |
APPSC Group 2 Main Paper I General Studies and Mental Ability
The following are the details of the first section of the paper:
| Specifics | Important Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline Mode (Pen and Paper Exam) |
| Question Types | MCQ (Multiple choice question) |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 |
| Total Weightage | 150 |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
Main Paper II: Social And Cultural History Of Andhra Pradesh & General Overview Of The Indian Constitution
The following are the details of the paper 2 section:
| Specifics | Important Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline Mode (Pen and Paper Exam) |
| Question Types | MCQ (Multiple choice question) |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 |
| Total Weightage | 150 |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
APPSC Group 2 Main Paper III Planning In India And Indian Economy
The following are the details of the paper 3 section:
| Specifics | Important Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline Mode (Pen and Paper Exam) |
| Question Types | MCQ (Multiple choice question) |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 |
| Total Weightage | 150 |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
The candidates who have been shortlisted are then contacted for an interview and final document verification.
APPSC Group 2 Admit Card 2022
Officials for APPSC Group 2 will release two separate admit cards on their official website, one for the preliminary exam and the other for the main exam.
Candidates will be able to access their admit cards by logging in with the login id and password they created during registration. Without the admit card, no one will be allowed to sit in the exam room.
The admit card will contain the applicant’s name, exam date, and time, all of which should be double-checked by the candidate and reported to the officials if there are any errors.
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APPSC Group 2 Expected cutoff
The prelims and main exams for the APPSC Group 2 exam are released separately. Candidates who pass the preliminary exam will be eligible to move on to the next round, the main exam.
The APPSC Group 2 final cut-off list will be based solely on the results of the main examination. The candidate must meet the commission’s minimum cut-off in order to pass both the preliminary and main exams. Candidates can find out what the cut-off is by going to the official website.
Prelims Expected Cutoff: 2022
The following are the expected cut-off marks for APPSC Group 2 Prelims:
| Category Name | Qualifying cutoff | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40% | 60 |
| OBC | 35% | 52.5 |
| SC | 30% | 45 |
| ST | 30% | 45 |
Main Expected Cutoff 2022
The following are the APPSC Group 2 Mains cut-off marks:
| Category Name | Qualifying cutoff | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40% | 180 |
| OBC | 35% | 157.5 |
| SC | 30% | 135 |
| ST | 30% | 135 |
APPSC Group 2 Results 2022
The results for APPSC Group 2 will be announced after the exam is completed, and they will be posted on the organization’s official website.
Steps to Check APPSC Group 2 Results
To check their results, the candidates can take the following steps:
- Step-1: Go to the official website for more information.
- Step 2: For both the prelims and the main exam, keep an eye out for the APPSC Group 2 link results.
- Step 3: To log in, fill out the required fields.
- Step 4: Enter the roll number to get the result.
- Step 5: To check your grades, open the pdf file and fill in the necessary information.
APPSC Group 2 Salary and Benefits
The APPSC Group 2 salary varies depending on the job. The following are the salaries for executive and non-executive positions:
- The minimum basic pay for executive posts is INR 26,600
- The minimum basic pay for non-executive posts is INR 16,400.
Candidates also receive a variety of perks and benefits, including a pleasant working environment, flexible work hours, travel opportunities, and government-subsidized housing. The candidate should keep track of their performance by reviewing their performance report and work efficiency on a regular basis.
APPSC Group 2 Vacancies
A total of 337 APPSC Group 2 vacancies are expected to be available. The following are the executive and non-executive positions available:
| Executive Posts Name | Department Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | A.P. Municipal Commissioner Subordinate Service | 3 |
| Deputy Tahsildar | A.P. Revenue Subordinate Service | 16 |
| Extension Officer | Panchayat Raj & Rural Department | 40 |
| Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector | A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service | 50 |
| Assistant registrar | A.P Cooperative societies | 23 |
| Executive Officer Grade-I | Commissioner of Endowments | 6 |
| Total Executive fresh vacancies | 138 | |
APPSC Group 2 Vacancies for Non-executive Posts
The following are the expected non-executive post vacancies in APPSC Group 2:
| Non-Executive Posts Name | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (GAD) | A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service | 150 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance) | A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service | 15 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.,) | A.P. Secretariat Subordinate Service | 1 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) | A.P. Legislature Secretariat Service | 12 |
| Senior Accountant | A.P. Works Accounts Sub Service | 20 |
| Total Non-Executive (Fresh) posts | 198 | |
APPSC Group 2 Selection process
The following are the three stages of the APPSC Group 2 selection process:
- Screening test / Preliminary test
- Main examination
- Personal interview
Candidates who pass the written exams (prelims and mains) are eligible for a second round of selection, which includes a computer proficiency test, document verification, and a physical standard test.
Physical Standard Test Details: Males
- Height: 165 cm (General), 160 cm (ST)
- Chest: 81 cm (expansion of 5 cm)
Physical Standard Test Details: Women
- Height: 152.5 cm
- Weight: 45.5 kg
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APPSC Group 2 FAQs
The minimum qualification cut-off marks for the APPSC Group 2 Prelude examination would be 90. Applicants with requisite qualification marks will be allowed to take the main test followed by interviews.
Visit the official website. After that, submit your application ID and date of birth to get your hall ticket.
It is not difficult if the candidate prepares for the exam with a solid strategy, a timetable, and a positive attitude. You’ll be able to ace it if you make a study plan and stick to it.
One month after the examination begins, the results will be announced.