APPSC Exam Highlights
All the major and important highlights related to the APPSC exam are mentioned in the below table:
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Particulars
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Details
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Exam Name
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APPSC Group 1 Exam
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Conducting Authority
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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
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Mode Of Application
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Online
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Frequency Of Exam
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Once A Year
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Application Fees
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UR – Rs 370
OBC/SC/ST – Rs 250
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Exam Level
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State Level (Andhra Pradesh)
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Exam Mode
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Offline
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Vacancy
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110
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Category
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Government Jobs
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Exam Stages
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3 Stages ( Prelims, Mains and Interview )
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Language
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English And Telugu
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Type Of Questions
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MCQ in Prelims and Objective, Subjective and Descriptive Questions in the Mains Exam.
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Test Cities
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Exam Centres are across the whole of Andhra Pradesh
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Official Website
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psc.ap.gov.in
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Contact Number
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Fee Related Queries – 0866-2527820, Helpdesk – 0866-2527821
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APPSC Exam Notifications and News
- The official notification for the Group 1 APPSC exam will be released soon in the coming months of May or June.
- The Andhra Pradesh PSC has released 110 vacant posts for the group 1 services in the state administration.
- The SC/ST/OBC candidates get exempted from the exam fee of Rs 120. Therefore, they shall only pay the application processing fee of Rs 250.
- The Prelims exam for this recruitment job is qualifying only. As a result, the marks obtained in the prelims exam do not get added to the final merit list. The final merit list only consists of the marks scored in the main exam and the interview process.
- According to recent reports, the prelims exam can get held in June. The students will get a notice for the exam a month before the exam. Therefore, they can facilitate their final preparations for the exam. Students qualifying in this exam will only be allowed to move up to the next recruitment stage.
- Next, the reports suggest that the APPSC main examination can get scheduled for September 2022.
APPSC Exam Date
The official notification for the APPSC exam has not been released yet on the website of the Andhra Pradesh PSC. As a result, the aspirants will have to keep checking the official website for the tentative dates of the whole recruitment process. Moreover, the candidates can keep a regular check on this article. All the crucial dates related to the exam will be updated here as soon as they get released by the Andhra Pradesh Commission.
In brief, the below table consists of all the dates and times related to the APPSC Group 1 exam 2022:
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Events
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Dates (Tentative)
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Release of APPSC 2022 Official Notification
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To be notified
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Starting Date of APPSC 2022 Online Application
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To be notified
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The Last Date to submit the online application form
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To be notified
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Last Date to pay the APPSC application form fees
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To be notified
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Issue Date of APPSC 2022 Prelims Admit Card
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To be notified
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APPSC 2022 Prelims Exam Date
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To be notified
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APPSC 2022 Prelims Results
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To be notified
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APPSC 2022 Mains Exam Date
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To be notified
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APPSC 2022 Mains Results
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To be notified
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APPSC 2022 Group 1 Interview Dates
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To be notified
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APPSC 2022 Group 1 Final Result
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To be notified
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APPSC Exam Application Form
The Application form for the Group 1 APPSC exam will soon get released on the official website. The official website for the APPSC exam is psc.ap.gov.in. The various steps to fill out the application form get explained in a simplified way below:
- Aspirants have to visit the commission’s official website for the APPSC exam. Then, they are required to complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) process.
- Next, the candidates have to register by clicking on the OTPR link on the homepage of the official website. The link will redirect the candidates to a new registration page for direct recruitment. Here, the students have to fill out all their necessary details like the basic personal details, address and educational qualifications. Also, furnish identity proof and upload their passport size photograph and signature.
- After reviewing all the filled out details, the candidates have to click on submit. Soon, a reference id will be generated and displayed on the screen.
- With this new OTPR ID and password, the candidates will have to log in with these credentials. Then, they have to fill out the rest of the details as asked in the online application form and click submit.
- After submitting the form, the candidates will have to pay the application fee and complete the process.
- Click on the fee payment button, select the desired payment gateway and make the payment.
- After successful payment of fees, the payment reference id will be generated and displayed on the screen.
- Finally, submit the form and save or print the application receipt for any future reference. Lastly, the application form gets done, and the process gets completed.
APPSC Exam Application Fee
To complete the process, the payment of fees is the final stage. As a result, the application fees need to get paid before a specific time and date. All this information will get notified in the article as soon as the official notification comes out. In addition to this, the exam application fees vary according to the category of the students. The aspirants can pay the online application fee through various online modes. Lastly, the different application form fees get mentioned in the table below depending on the category of the candidate:
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Category Of The Candidate
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Application Fees ( Rs )
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Unreserved General Category Students
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370
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OBC and EWS
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370
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SC, ST, BC and PH Category
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250
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Families having Household Supply White Card issued by Civil Supplies Department, A.P. Government. (Residents of Andhra Pradesh)
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250
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Ex-Servicemen
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250
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Un-employed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser- A) Dept.
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250
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APPSC Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria are the basic qualifications necessary to apply for the exam. It is a vital aspect of any competitive exam. As a result, the aspirants should go through the criteria required before applying for the exam. The Andhra Pradesh PSC has formed some basic and minimum eligibility criteria for the students. It helps them to understand the basics necessary for the exam. If every criterion gets fulfilled by the students, they should fill out the application form and choose their desired posts.
The APPSC Group 1 exam eligibility criteria involve nationality, educational qualifications and age limits.
Nationality
The Candidates must be a citizen of India to apply for the APPSC group 1 2022 examination. It is the most basic and necessary eligibility criteria decided by the exam conducting authority.
Age Limit
There is a minimum and maximum age bar for the candidates aspiring to take the exam. Hence, the students have to strictly follow and fulfil the age criteria to apply for the APPSC 2022 exam.
- Minimum Age permitted: 18 Years
- Maximum Age limit: 42 Years
Here, the below table mentions the age criteria required for some specific posts under the Group 1 APPSC exam:
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Group 1 Posts
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Age Criteria
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Deputy Superintendent of Jail (Men)
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18-28 Years
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District Fire Officer
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21-26 Years
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Assistance Prohibition And Excise Superintendent
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18-26 Years
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Age Relaxation
The Government of India offers age relaxation to reserved and backward classes of the community. Also, other different categories of students enjoy this age relaxation scheme for the APPSC recruitment exam. All these categories of students and their age relaxation period get discussed in the below table:
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Category Of Aspirants
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Age Relaxation Period
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SC/ST/Backward Classes
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5 Years
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Physically Handicapped
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10 Years
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Ex-Servicemen
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3 Years
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Andhra Pradesh State Government Employee
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5 Years
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Educational Qualification
- The candidate must have completed graduation or possess a Post-Graduate degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institute or University in India.
- Aspirants studying in their final year of the bachelor’s program also fulfil the minimum academic qualification. As a result, these final year graduation students can also apply for the APPSC Group 1 exam.
Some posts under this exam require additional qualifications to get eligible for the job. These extra educational qualifications get discussed in the table below:
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Post Name
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Educational Qualification
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District Fire Officer
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Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering (Fire) from any University recognized by the UGC or its equivalent qualification.
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Assistant Treasury Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer
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Candidates should have a degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics from a University with at least a 2nd class in the subject.
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District Social Welfare Officer
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The preference will go to candidates possessing a degree in Sociology or Social work.
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APPSC 2022 Group 1 Vacancy
The Andhra Pradesh PSC has notified the public of 110 vacant posts in the Group 1 administrative job. These 110 vacant positions will get filled out through the APPSC 2022 examination. Hence, the candidates can check the post-wise vacancy from the table below:
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Post Name
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Total Vacancy ( 110 )
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Road Transport Officer
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7
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Deputy Collector
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10
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Zila Registrar
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6
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Commercial Tax Officer
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12
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District Social Welfare Officer
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1
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District BC Welfare Officer
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3
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District Fire Officer
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2
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District Tribal Welfare Officer
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1
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DSC (Jail/ Men)
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2
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DSC (Civil)
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13
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Municipal Commissioner
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1
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Municipal Commissioner Gr 2
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8
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Asst Labour Commissioner
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3
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Deputy Registrar
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2
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Secretary & Treasurer Gr 2
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5
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AAO
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4
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MPDO
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7
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AO (Director & Public Health & Family Welfare)
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15
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ATO/AAO
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8
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APPSC Exam Centres
The APPSC exam centres are widely spread throughout the state. The students can choose the nearest and most feasible one out of the different centres available. Moreover, the candidates need to mention their desired exam centre while filling out the application form. Lastly, the number of exam centres for the preliminary exam is different from the main exam. Therefore, the students can check the exam centres mentioned below separately:
Preliminary Exam Centres
- Visakhapatnam
- Nellore
- Srikakulam
- Vijayawada
- Kadapa
- Kurnool
- Ongole
- Vizianagaram
- Eluru
- Tirupathi
- Guntur
- Kakinada
- Anantapur
Mains Exam Centres
- Visakhapatnam
- Tirupati
- Vijayawada
- Anantapur
APPSC Exam Pattern
The APPSC exam is of three main stages. But, it is a two-tier examination process comprising the prelims and mains exam. The candidates clearing both these examinations get shortlisted for the interview process. Finally, the interview stage concludes the recruitment process. Then, the merit list gets prepared according to the marks scored in the main examination and the interview stage. As a matter of fact, the prelims exam is a screening test for the candidates. As a result, it helps to dish out the non-serious candidates from the process. The preliminary marks do not get added to the final merit list. Finally, the candidates qualifying and passing all the three stages get recruited as civil servants.
Prelims Exam Pattern
The preliminary exam is qualifying only. So, the candidates need to score the cut-off marks to move on to the next stage. All the details and patterns of the prelim exam get discussed below:
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Criteria
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Particulars
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Total No. Of Papers
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Two ( Paper 1 and Paper 2 )
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Total no. of Questions
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Paper 1 – 120
Paper 2 – 120
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Total Marks
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240
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Nature Of Questions
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Objective Type (MCQ)
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Duration
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Paper 1 – 120 minutes
Paper 2 – 120 minutes
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Negative Marking
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1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question
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Name of the Sections and Marks Distribution
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Paper 1:
History and Culture – 30
Constitution, Social Justice and International Relations – 30
Indian Economy and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning – 30
Geography – 30
Paper 2:
General Mental Ability and Administrative and Psychological Abilities – 60
Science and Technology – 30
Current Events of Regional, National and International importance – 30
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Mains Exam Pattern
After clearing the prelims, the candidates take the APPSC mains exam. The Main examination for the APPSC group 1 posts has seven papers for 3 hours each. Out of which two are language papers and qualifying in nature, English and Telugu. The pattern of the APPSC main exam is discussed below in detail:
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Subject
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No. of Questions
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Marks (Total Marks – 750)
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English
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Three Questions Each Of 50 Marks
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150
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Telugu
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Three Questions Each Of 50 Marks
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150
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Paper 1 – General Essay
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Three Questions Each Of 50 Marks
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150
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Paper-II History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
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15 questions each of 10 marks
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150
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Paper-III Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics
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15 questions each of 10 marks
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150
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Paper-IV Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh
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15 questions each of 10 marks
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150
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Paper-V Science and Technology
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15 questions each of 10 marks
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150
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APPSC Interview
The candidates clearing the main examination will get called for the interview round, which consists of 75 marks. Hence, the candidate’s overall knowledge gets tested by the interview panel. Lastly, the students who will qualify in the interview round will get shortlisted for the merit list and final recruitment.
APPSC Exam Syllabus
The APPSC exam syllabus is an important aspect for the candidates appearing in the exam. The syllabus helps the students to plan their studies and the next course of action. As a result, it facilitates the candidates to crack the APPSC exam with ease.
APPSC Preliminary Syllabus
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Paper 1 – General Studies
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Paper 2 – General Aptitude
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Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations
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Science and Technology
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History and Culture
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General Mental and Psychological Abilities
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Geography
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Current Events of Regional, National and International importance
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Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning
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APPSC Mains Examination Syllabus
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Subject Paper
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Important Topics
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English (SSC level)
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Essay
Letter Writing
Press Release
Report Writing
Writing on Visual Information
Formal Speech
Precis Writing
Reading Comprehension
English Grammar
Translation
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Telugu (SSC level)
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Essay
Elaborate thought of Verse/Poetic
Precis Writing
Comprehension
Formal Speech
Statement Preparation
Letter Writing
Debate Writing
Application Writing
Report Writing
Dialogue Skills
Translation
Telugu Grammar
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Paper 1 – General Essay (Degree level)
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Three Essays of about 800 words each
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Paper 2 – History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree level)
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History and Culture: India and Andhra Pradesh
Geography: India and Andhra Pradesh
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Paper 3 – Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics (Degree level)
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Indian Polity and Constitution
Public Administration and Governance
Ethics in Public Service and Knowledge of Law (Civil, Criminal, Labour, Cyber, Tax Laws)
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Paper 4 – Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree level)
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Major Challenges of the Indian Economy
Resource Mobilization in Indian Economy and AP
Government Budgeting in India and AP
Inclusive Growth
Agricultural Development in India and AP
Industrial Development and Policy
Industrial Policy of the AP Government
Infrastructure in India and Andhra Pradesh
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Paper 5 – Science and Technology (Degree level)
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ICT
Current Affairs
Environment
Development v/s Nature
Space, energy etc.
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APPSC Exam Admit Card
The admit card for the APPSC exam gets released on the commission’s official website. As a matter of fact, the admit card for the prelims exam is released 8-10 days before the exam. Next, the students must download their admit cards from the website and take a printout. Lastly, the candidates will carry their admit cards and photo identity proof to enter their respective exam centres.
APPSC Exam Result and Cut-Offs
The results of every round will get released on the official website. The candidates need to log in with their credentials to check their scores. Moreover, the Andhra Pradesh PSC determines the cut-off marks for each selection round. Lastly, the candidates need to secure the minimum cut-off marks decided by the officials to move on to the next stage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About APPSC
Q.1 What does APPSC mean?
Ans. The APPSC is the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. It conducts various competitive exams to recruit aspirants for state administrative jobs. Hence, it is a governing body and the highest authority of the state’s government job. The Andhra Pradesh PSC is soon to conduct the APPSC Group 1 exam to fill out the 110 vacant posts in the state.
Q.2 Is UPSC and APPSC syllabus the same?
Ans. The APPSC Mains Syllabus for Group 1 is comprehensive, but unlike the UPSC Mains, there are no optional subjects. As a result, the pattern is different from the UPSC exam. But, the syllabus for the APPSC exam is more or less the same for the common subjects coinciding with the UPSC subjects.
Q.3 Is there any APPSC notification for 2022?
Ans. The Andhra Pradesh PSC is very likely to release the official notification for the APPSC Group 1 posts. There is no notification for 2022 from the commission yet. But, they are very likely to release the APPSC exam notification in May or June 2022. The candidates should check the official website regularly.
Q.4 What are APPSC jobs?
Ans. The APPSC job is a government job in the administration of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh PSC conducts exams to recruit aspirants for such positions. It is an authorized agency that is responsible for the same. The commission facilitates recruitment to various posts under the Andhra Pradesh Government through competitive exams.
Q.5 How many exams are there in APPSC?
Ans. There are two exams in APPSC conducted in pen and paper mode. This two-tier examination in APPSC consists of the prelims and the main exam. The prelims is an MCQ based round. On the other hand, the main exam is a descriptive and subjective paper. After clearing both the exams, the candidates are shortlisted for the interview round.
Q.6 How can I prepare for APPSC?
Ans. The APPSC exam toppers recommend studying the NCERT and state board books to prepare for any competitive exam. As a matter of fact, these NCERT and State Board Books are credible and rational sources of information. Hence, candidates should assess their understanding of basic concepts and read class 6 – class 12 books to grasp knowledge from the root level.
Q.7 Is APPSC Group 1 exam conducted every year?
Ans. Yes, the APPSC Group 1 exam is conducted almost every year by the Andhra Pradesh PSC. Therefore, the commission is responsible for the exams and filling out the job vacancies arising in the Andhra Pradesh Government.
Q.8 Who is eligible for APPSC?
Ans. Every individual who is a citizen of India and possesses a graduate degree is eligible for the APPSC exam. There are no extensive eligibility criteria to sit for the exam. Hence, any aspirant aiming for the job must possess a UG or PG degree to take the exam. Although, final year students can also apply for the exam.
Q.9 Is the APPSC examination tough?
Ans. The APPSC examination is not generally tough but a tiring and gruesome process. The exam is more or less of a moderate difficulty level. It is not difficult for most people who have cleared the exam. The exam requires sheer will, determination and patience to crack the exam in a few chances.
Q.10 Can Telangana students apply for the APPSC exam?
Ans. Yes, the aspirants from Telangana can apply for these APPSC Group 1 posts. In fact, candidates who do not live in Andhra Pradesh at all can also apply for the exam. Hence, the requirement for this exam is to be a citizen of India.
