APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2020 - Exam Dates, Application, Notification, Syllabus & Pattern

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts APPSC Panchayat Secretary recruitment to select candidates for the post of Panchayat Secretary (Grade IV) in AP Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service. Candidates selected through this recruitment exam are entitled to a pay scale of Rs 16,400 to 49,870. As many as 1051 vacancies are expected to be filled through this recruitment exam. To be eligible for the exam, candidates will have to fulfil certain eligibility criteria laid down by APPSC for the recruitment exam. APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 selection process includes – screening test and mains exam. The screening test is conducted in case the number of applicants is more than 25000. The mains examination is conducted for candidates selected on the basis of their performance in the screening test. Candidates will be selected to the post of Panchayat Secretary based on their performance in mains examination.

APPSC Panchayat Secretary eligibility criteria have been prescribed by APPSC. The eligibility criteria of APPSC Panchayat Secretary contain details regarding age and educational qualification which candidates have to fulfil. Candidates before applying must check APPSC Panchayat Secretary eligibility criteria, only if they fulfil it should proceed to fill the application form. APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 eligibility criteria are given below.

Educational Qualification as APPSC Panchayat Secretary Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.

Age as APPSC Panchayat Secretary Eligibility Criteria

The age of candidates should be between 18 to 42 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to reserved category.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

The application form of APPSC Panchayat Secretary is available online  Applicants will have to pay Rs 250 as application processing fee while the examination fee is Rs 80. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC, PH and ex-servicemen category need not pay the application processing fee, they will have to pay only examination fee of Rs 80. Fee can be paid through Net Banking/ Credit card /Debit Card. Candidates can check below the procedure to fill APPSC Panchayat Secretary application form.

How to fill APPSC Panchayat Secretary Application Form?

• Candidates have to first select the post ‘Panchayat Secretary Service’
• Fill the details in APPSC Panchayat Secretary application form like name, date of birth, community, contact details etc.
• After entering all details, click on ‘Proceed to Payment’ button
• Candidates receive Journal Number after successful payment
• Candidates have to upload their photograph and signature as per required dimension.
• After completing the application process, click on ‘Preview’ button and check the details carefully.
• Candidates can make the correction in details if any in this part.
• Click on download application link, to get application PDF.

Application Fees

According to APPSC Panchayat Secretary, the screening test will comprise total 150 questions. Total duration of the exam is 150 minutes. The test carries 150 marks. For each wrong answer, 1/3rd marks will be deducted. The questions of screening test will be objective type and will be of degree standard. The mains examination of APPSC Panchayat Secretary will be conducted in computer-based mode July 2019. The mains examination according to APPSC Panchayat Secretary exam pattern 2019 consists of two papers – I and II. Total marks allotted for the mains exam is 300. There is negative marking of 1/3rd for wrong answers. The detailed APPSC Panchayat Secretary exam pattern is given below.

APPSC Panchayat Secretary Exam Pattern of Screening Test

APPSC Panchayat Secretary Exam Pattern of Mains Exam

APPSC Panchayat Secretary admit card is released online. Candidates have to enter the required login credentials to download APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 hall ticket. The admit card contains candidates name, roll number, category, date of birth, photograph, signature, date, time and exam centre. No admit card is not sent to candidates by post. APPSC Panchayat Secretary admit card 2019 will be issued to candidates who submit their application form successfully. To appear for the exam, candidates have to carry photo-identity proof along with the printed copy of admit card.

The answer key of APPSC Panchayat Secretary has been released by APPSC. APPSC Panchayat Secretary answer key 2019 is available online for all sets. The answer key helps candidates to check the correct answers of questions asked in the exam. While checking the answers, can file objection if they find any incorrect answer. Candidates can submit objection in case of discrepancies in APPSC Panchayat Secretary answer key.