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Get UpdatesAndhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) will release the APPSC Group 2 application form on December 21, 2023. The APPSC application form will remain open until January 10, 2024. The APPSC Group 2 notification was released on December 7, 2023. As many as 566 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment exam.
The APPSC Group 2 prelims exam will be held on February 25, 2024. According to APPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria, any graduate candidates in the age group of 18 to 42 years are eligible to appear for the exam. Selection of candidates for the respective posts will be done through a screening test and mains exam. However, a computer proficiency test (CPT) will be conducted for certain posts. Candidates will be finally selected based on their performance in the mains exam.
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts the APPSC Group 2 exam for recruitment of candidates to executive and non-executive posts in AP Municipal Commissioner Subordinate Service, AP Commercial Taxes Sub-ordinate Service, AP Registration Sub-ordinate Service, AP State Audit Subordinate Service etc.
| Full Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Group 2 Exam |
| Short Exam Name | APPSC Group 2 |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Frequency of Conduct | Vacancy Based |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | 250 Rs [Online] |
| Mode of Counselling | Online / Offline |
| Number of Seats | 446 Seats |
Upcoming Dates and Events
28 Jul, 2024
Exam | Mode: Online
Past Dates and Events
10 Apr, 2024
Result | Mode: Online
10 Apr, 2024
Answer Key - Final | Mode: Online
27 Feb, 2024 - 29 Feb, 2024
Answer key objection dates (Initial) | Mode: Online
26 Feb, 2024
Answer Key - Initial | Mode: Online
25 Feb, 2024
Exam - Prelims | Mode: Offline
14 Feb, 2024
Admit Card | Mode: Online
Past Dates and Events
21 Dec, 2023 - 17 Jan, 2024
Application | Mode: Online
07 Dec, 2023
Advertisement | Mode: Online
The post-wise eligibility criteria of APPSC Group 2 in terms of educational qualification, nationality and age limit has been prescribed by the examination authority. Candidates willing to apply for APPSC Group 2 must check the below-mentioned eligibility criteria. Candidates who does not meet prescribed eligibility criteria will be rejected from the recruitment exam.
APPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria as per Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification as per APPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria is graduation.
APPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria as per Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 42 years while the minimum age limit is 18 years. The upper age limit relaxation is provided to reserved category candidates.
APPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria as Physical Measurement
The physical requirement for men and women is given below.
For men:
The height should not be less than 165 cms
For women:
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
The application form of APPSC will be released on December 21, 2023. The last date to fill APPSC Group 2 application form is January 10, 2024. Only online applications will be accepted for the recruitment exam.
To submit the application, candidates have to pay the requisite examination fees which can be paid through net banking/credit card/debit card. The application processing fee is Rs 250 while examination fee is Rs 80. SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men etc are exempted from paying the examination fees
The procedure to apply online for APPSC Group 2 is explained below.
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC | Online | Female, Male | ₹ 80 | |
| General | Online | Female, Male | ₹ 250 |
Events of national and international importance |
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Current affairs-international, national, and regional |
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General science and its applications to the day to day life contemporary developments in science and technology, and information technology |
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Social-economic and political history of modern India with emphases on Indian national movement |
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Indian polity and governance |
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| Constitutional issues, public policy, reforms, and e-governance initiatives |
Geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh |
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Disaster management |
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| Vulnerability profile, prevention, and mitigation strategies, application of remote sensing and GIS in the assessment of disaster |
Sustainable development and environmental protection |
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Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and logical interpretation |
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Data analysis |
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| Tabulation of data visual representation of data basic data analysis (summary statistics such as mean, median, mode, and variance) and interpretation |
Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its administrative, economic, social, cultural, political, and legal implications/ problems |
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Social and cultural history of Andhra Pradesh |
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| Geographical features of Andhra, its impact on history and culture, pre-historic cultures, the Satavahanas, the Ikshvakus, socio-economic and religious conditions, literature, art, and architecture, the Vishnukundins, the eastern Chalukyas of Vengi |
| Telugu Cholas, society, religion, Telugu language, literature, art, and architecture |
Various major and minor dynasties that ruled Andhradesa between 11th and 16th centuries A.D. |
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Socio-cultural and religious conditions in Andhradesa between 11th to 16th centuries A.D., social structure, caste system, status of women |
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Growth of Telugu language, literature, art, architecture, and painting |
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Advent of europeans |
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| Trade centers, Andhra under the company, 1857 revolt and its impact on Andhra, establishment of British rule, socio-cultural awakening, justice party/ self respect movements, growth of nationalist movement in Andhra between 1885 to 1947 |
| Role of socialists, communists, anti-zamindari and kisan movements |
| Growth of nationalist poetry, revolutionary literature, Nataka Samasthalu and women participation |
Origin and growth of Andhra movement |
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| Role of Andhra mahasabhas, prominent leaders, events leading to the formation of Andhra state 1953 |
| Role of press and newspapers in the Andhra movement |
| Role of library movement and folk and tribal culture |
Events leading to the formation of Andhra Pradesh state |
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| Visalandhra mahasabha, states reorganization commission and its recommendations, gentlemen agreement, important social and cultural events between 1956 and 2014 |
Nature of the Indian constitution |
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| Constitutional development, salient features of Indian constitution, preamble, fundamental rights, directive principles of state policy and their relationship, fundamental duties, distinctive features, unitary and federal |
Structure and functions of Indian government |
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| Legislative, executive, and judiciary, types of legislatures- unicameral, bicameral, executive, parliamentary, judiciary-judicial review, judicial activism |
Distribution of legislative and executive powers between the union and the states |
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Legislative, administrative and financial relations between the union and the states |
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Powers and the functions of constitutional bodies |
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UPSC, state public service commissions, CAG and finance commission |
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Centre-state relations |
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| Need for reforms, Rajmannar committee, Sarkaria commission, M.M. Punchchi commission, unitary and federal features of Indian constitution |
Amendment process to the constitution |
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| Centralization Vs decentralization, community development programs, Balwantray Mehta, Ashok Mehta committees 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment acts and their Implementation |
Indian political parties |
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| National, regional, one party, bi-party, multi-party systems, regionalism and sub-regionalism, demand for new states, Sri Krishna committee, national integration, threats to Indian unity |
Welfare mechanisms in India |
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| Provisions for scheduled castes, tribes and minorities, reservations for SCs, STs, and backward classes, prevention of SCs and STs atrocities act, national and state SCs, STs, and BCs commissions, women's commission |
| National and state minorities commissions, human rights commission, RTI, Lokpal, and Lok Ayukt |
Indian economy and present status |
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| Socio-economic goals and achievements, new economic reforms 1991, regulation of the economy, creation of regulatory bodies-NITI Aayog, cooperative federalism, and decentralization of financial resources |
| Lack of inclusive growth and sustainable development-causes, consequences, and solutions |
Economic policies |
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| Agricultural policies, contribution of agriculture to India's GDP, issues of financing, production, marketing, and distribution of agriculture |
| Industrial policies, main features of industrial development in India, sectoral composition, roles of private and public sectors in employment , productivity, role of IT industries in development |
Resources and development |
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| Types of resources, physical capital and finance capital, population, size, composition, and growth, trends; occupational distribution of work force-human development index as a measurement of development |
| Resources and development |
| Demographic dividend |
Money, banking, and public finance |
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| Monetary policy of RBI, fiscal policy-objectives, fiscal imbalance and deficit finance, new foreign trade policy |
| Current account imbalances; FDI |
| Inflation, its causes and remedies; budget-taxes and non-tax revenue |
| Goods and service tax (GST) |
National income |
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| National income and concepts, gross domestic product, net domestic product, per capita income |
Economic policies of Andhra Pradesh |
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| Socio economic welfare programmes of government of Andhra Pradesh, composition of population in Andhra Pradesh-rural, urban, sex ratio, age distribution |
Agriculture and industrial growth of Andhra Pradesh |
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| Contribution of agriculture to income and employment in Andhra Pradesh |
| Land reforms in Andhra Pradesh, cropping pattern, irrigation policy of Andhra Pradesh, sources of agricultural finances, agricultural subsidies, public distribution system in Andhra Pradesh |
| Industrial development in Andhra Pradesh, growth and structure of industries, incentives to industries, industrial corridors in and SEZs in Andhra Pradesh, bottlenecks for industrial development, power projects |
Resource development of Andhra Pradesh |
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| Andhra Pradesh budgetary resources and constraints, fulfillment of the conditions of Andhra Pradesh bifurcation act, central assistance and issues of conflict, public debt and projects of external assistance |
| Andhra Pradesh state gross domestic product, comparison with India and neighboring states |
The exam pattern of APPSC Group 2 has been prescribed by the examination authority, APPSC. The screening test will carry 150 marks. Questions in the test will asked from General Studies and Mental Ability, Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh and Indian Constitution and Planning and Economy. The screening test will be conducted offline.
The mains exam will have questions from General Studies and Mental Ability, Social History of Andhra Pradesh & general overiew of the Indian Constitution and Planning in India and Indian Economy Comtemporary problems and developments in Rural Society with special reference to Andhra Pradesh. The mains exam will carry 300 marks.
The Computer Proficiency test, otherwise known as the Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software carries a total of 100 marks. This test has a duration of 1 hour.
The admit card will be issued to candidates seven days before the exam. APPSC Group 2 admit card 2023 will be available online. Candidates will have to enter the required credentials to download APPSC Group 2 hall ticket.
Candidates will be able to check the exam date, centre, roll number and time of exam in the admit card. For any error in APPSC hall ticket 2023, candidates should inform the APPSC helpdesk for correction.
| State | City |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Srikakulam |
| Visakhapatnam | |
| Vizianagaram | |
| East Godavari | |
| West Godavari | |
| Krishna | |
| Guntur | |
| Prakasam | |
| Nellore | |
| Chittoor | |
| Kadapa | |
| Anantapur | |
| Kurnool |
APPSC will publish the answer key of APPSC Group 2 after the exam. APPSC Group 2 answer key will be available online for all sets of question booklets. Candidates having objection with regard to APPSC Group 2 answer key can submit their representation within one week of the release of answer key. The objection if any will be reviewed by the subject-matter experts and if there are any changes the commission will publish the final answer key.
The result of APPSC Group 2 will be declared online by APPSC separately in three stages - screening test, mains exam and Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). APPSC Group 2 result 2023 of screening test will be declared in June 2023.
On the basis of candidates performance in screening test, they will be selected for mains examination. APPSC Group 2 2023 result of mains exam will be declared online. Based on the result of mains exam, candidates will be selected for document verification.
For certain posts computer proficiency test (CPT) will be conducted which is qualifying in nature. Candidates will be selected for the various posts based on their performance in mains examination. The marks of candidates will be released few days after the declaration of APPSC Group 2 result which will be available in PDF format.
The minimum qualifying marks of APPSC mains exam have been prescribed by APPSC as per different categories. The minimum qualifying marks for OC category is 40% while it is 35% for SC category. The qualifying marks for SC,ST and PH categories is 30%.
Candidates for various posts under APPSC Group 2 recruitment will be selected based on their performance in the mains examination. APPSC might conduct a screening test if the number of applicants are more than 25000. In case the screening test is conducted, candidates based on their merit will be selected for the mains examination.
The ratio of candidates to be selected for the mains examination will be 1:50. If the screening test is not conducted then all the eligible candidates will be allowed to appear for the mains examination.
Candidates qualifying the mains examination will be called for Computer Proficiency Test or Proficiency in Office Automation with Usage of Computers and Associated Software Test. This test is conducted for certain posts. According to APPSC Group 2 selection process, candidates will be allotted to various departments as per their rank in the merit list as well as their Zonal Preferences.
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Andhra Pradesh public Service Commission (APPSC)
You can download previous year paper from the following links
https://sarkarirecruitment.com/previous-papers/
https://recruitmentindia.in/appsc-group-2-previous-papers/
Paper syllabus and details you can watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv-vP6RFxzs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESHhnf1Hh7o (model paper solved in telugu )
Hope this helps you
Best wishes for your future
Hello,
Andhra Pradesh public Service Commission (APPSC)
You can download previous year paper from the following links
https://sarkarirecruitment.com/previous-papers/
https://recruitmentindia.in/appsc-group-2-previous-papers/
Paper syllabus and details you can watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv-vP6RFxzs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESHhnf1Hh7o (model paper solved in telugu )
Hope this helps you
Best wishes for your future
Hello!
APPSC recruitment notification 2020 will be released by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). Recruitment 2020-21 Jobs notification was published for the post Computer Programmer Group B. But there is no announcement about Civil jobs.
For further information, check out www.psc.ap.gov.in.
Hope this answer is helpful to you.
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Hello aspirant...
There are many job posts which are present some of them are below
1.Deputy Tahsildar
2.Assistant Labour Officer
3.Assistant Development Officer in Handloom and Textile department
4.Assistant Register in A.P. Co-operative Sub -Service
5.Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service
6.Senior Auditor
and many more you can refer our article link given below for more posts and information regarding them.
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