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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the Group 2 Exam to fill executive and non-executive positions across the state. In the upcoming APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024, the commission aims to fill 905 vacancies (53 carried forward) in various departments.
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2024
The APPSC Group 2 Mains exam date has been postponed due to administrative reasons. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) announced the delay, emphasizing the need to address certain administrative concerns before proceeding. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official APPSC website for further updates and new exam dates.
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024
The APPSC has release the Group 2 Notification 2024, and candidates can access it on the official website, psc.ap.gov.in. In a recent announcement by the APPSC, it has been revealed that there are a total of 905 vacancies for Group II services.
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024 | |
Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
Exam Name | APPSC Group 2 Exam |
Exam Level | State Level (Andhra Pradesh) |
Vacancy | 905 (53 carried forward) (revised) |
Posts | Executive and Non-Executive Posts |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Category | Exam Date |
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date | TBA (Postponed) |
Exam Stages | Three (Prelims, Mains test & Computer Proficiency Test) |
Language | English and Telugu |
Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
AP Group 2 Exam Date 2024
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024 has been released along with online registration dates and APPSC Group 2 Prelims & Mains Exam Date. The complete calendar of APPSC Group 2 Exam 2024-24 has been updated in the table below.
APPSC Group 2 2024- Important Dates | |
APPSC Group 2 2024 Events | Dates |
APPSC Group 2 Notification Released | 20th December 2023 |
APPSC Group 2 Apply Online Starts | 21st December 2023 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 10th January 2024 |
APPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2024 | 14th February 2024 |
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam 2024 | 25th February 2024 |
APPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2024 | 26th February 2024 |
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Result 2024 | 10th April 2024 |
APPSC Group 2 Mains Hall Ticket 2024 | 07 to 10 days before the exam date |
AP Group 2 Mains Exam 2024 | TBA |
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Result 2024 | To be notified |
APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2024
APSSC has unveiled a total of 905 positions under Group 2, encompassing both Executive and Non-Executive roles. Within the Executive category, there are 331 vacancies distributed among key positions such as Municipal Commissioner, Sub-Registrar, Deputy Tahsildar, Assistant Labour Officer, Assistant Registrar, Extension Officer, Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector, and Assistant Development Officer. These positions span across diverse departments. For a detailed overview of the executive posts, please refer to the table below.
APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy 2024
Post Code No. | Name of Posts & Departments | Vacancies |
01 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-III in A.P. Municipal Commissioners Subordinate Service | 04 |
02 | Sub-Registrar Grade-II in Registration and Stamps Subordinate Service | 16 |
03 | Deputy Tahsildar in A.P. Revenue Subordinate Service | 114 |
04 | Assistant Labour Officer in A.P. Labour Subordinate Service | 28 |
05 | Assistant Registrar in A.P. Co-operative Societies | 14 |
07 | Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service | 149 |
Total Vacancies | 325 |
APPSC Group 2 Non-Executive Vacancy 2024 [Fresh Vacancies]
Post Code No. | Name of Posts & Departments | Vacancies |
09 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 211 |
10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 12 |
11 | Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat Sub-Service | 14 |
12 | Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 23 |
13 | Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service | 05 |
14 | Auditor in Pay & Account Sub-ordinate Service | 10 |
15 | Senior Accountant in Branch-I (category-I) (HOD) in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service | 10 |
16 | Senior Accountant in Branch-II (Category-I) A.P. Treasuries and Accounts (District) Sub-Service | 10 |
18 | Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service | 20 |
19 | Junior Assistant in A.P. Public Service Commission | 30 |
20 | Junior Assistant in Economics and Statistics | 05 |
22 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Civil Supplies | 13 |
23 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Agriculture Marketing | 02 |
24 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Agriculture Cooperation | 07 |
25 | Junior Assistant in Chief Commissioner of Land Administration | 31 |
26 | Junior Assistant in Director of Municipal Administration | 07 |
27 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Labour | 03 |
28 | Junior Assistant in Director of Animal Husbandry | 07 |
29 | Junior Assistant in Director of Fisheries | 03 |
30 | Junior Assistant in Director General of Police (DGP) | 08 |
31 | Junior Assistant in DG, Prisons & Correctional Services | 02 |
32 | Junior Assistant in Director of Prosecutions | 02 |
33 | Junior Assistant in Director of Sainik Welfare | 02 |
34 | Junior Assistant in Advocate General of A.P. | 08 |
35 | Junior Assistant in A.P. State Archives and Research Institute | 01 |
36 | Junior Assistant in Public Health and Family Welfare | 19 |
37 | Junior Assistant in Director of Secondary Health | 02 |
38 | Junior Assistant in Director of Factories | 04 |
39 | Junior Assistant in Director of Boilers | 01 |
40 | Junior Assistant in Director of Insurance Medical Services | 03 |
41 | Junior Assistant in Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court | 02 |
42 | Junior Assistant in Engineer-in-Chief, Public Health | 02 |
43 | Junior Assistant in Director of Minorities Welfare | 02 |
44 | Junior Assistant in Engineer-in-Chief, Panchayatraj | 05 |
45 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of School Education | 12 |
46 | Junior Assistant in Director of Adult Education | 01 |
47 | Junior Assistant in Director of Examinations | 20 |
48 | Junior Assistant in Engineer-in-Chief, R&B | 07 |
49 | Junior Assistant in Women Development & Child Welfare Dept. | 02 |
50 | Junior Assistant in Director of Ground Water and Water Audit | 01 |
51 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Youth Services | 01 |
52 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Archaeology and Museums | 01 |
Total | 521 |
APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2024 [Carried Forward]
Post Code No. | Name of Department | Vacancies |
APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy 2024 | ||
5 | Assistant Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Subordinate Service | 2 |
6 | Extension Officer in PR & RD in A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service | 2 |
7 | Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service | 3 |
8 | Assistant Development Officer in A.P. Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service | 1 |
Total | 8 | |
APPSC Group 2 Non- Executive Vacancy 2024 | ||
9 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 7 |
10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 3 |
11 | Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat SubService | 1 |
13 | Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service | 3 |
15 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (HODs) | 1 |
16 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (Districts) | 2 |
17 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Works & Accounts (Zone wise) Sub Service | 2 |
18 | Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service | 2 |
19 | Junior Assistant in A.P. Public Service Commission | 2 |
20 | Junior Assistant in Economics and Statistics | 1 |
21 | Junior Assistant in Social Welfare | 1 |
53 | Junior Assistant in Engineering Research Labs | 1 |
54 | Junior Assistant in Preventive Medicine | 1 |
55 | Junior Assistant in Government Text book Press | 1 |
56 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Industries | 5 |
57 | Junior Assistant in Conservator of Forest Services | 2 |
58 | Junior Assistant in Technical Education | 9 |
59 | Junior Assistant in RWS & S | 1 |
Total | 45 |
AP Group 2 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024 must fall within the age range of 18 to 42 years. The Andhra Pradesh Government norms allow for age relaxation in the upper age limit for candidates belonging to specific categories. The details of age relaxation are as follows:
- SC/ST/BC/AP State Government Employees*: 5 years
- PH (Physically Handicapped): 10 years
- Ex-servicemen/NCC (who worked as an instructor)/Contract employees (state census department): 3 years
As of December 7, 2023, candidates are required to possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline to be eligible for the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment.
AP Group 2 Selection Process
The selection process for Group 2 Services in APPSC through the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024 involves the following stages:
- Stage 1 – Preliminary Exam
- Stage 2 – Mains Exam
- Stage 3 – Computer Proficiency Test
- Stage 4 – Document Verification
APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Recruitment consist of two stage Prelims and Mains.
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern
- The exam mode can be either Offline or Online, as confirmed by the official notification.
- There will be 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying 01 mark in the APPSC Group 2 prelims exam.
- The total duration of the prelims exam is 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes).
- There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each incorrect answer.
Subject | Questions | Marks |
Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History | 30 | 30 |
Geography | 30 | 30 |
Indian Society | 30 | 30 |
Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
Mental Ability | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern
- The APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam consists of two papers, Paper I and II, each having 150 MCQs with 1 mark for each question.
- The duration for each paper is 150 minutes.
- Negative marking of 1/3rd marks is applicable for each incorrect answer.
Paper No. | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
Paper-I | Social History of Andhra Pradesh, General Overview of the Indian Constitution | 150 | 150 | 150 min |
Paper-II | Indian and AP Economy, Scientific and Technical Sciences | 150 | 150 | 150 min |
Total | 300 | 300 |
APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test
- The Computer Proficiency Test assesses candidates’ computer skills.
- Candidates have 60 minutes to complete the test.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 30 for SC/ST/PH, 35 for B.C., and 40 for O.C.
Test | Marks | Duration |
Proficiency in Office Automation with the usage of Computers and Associated Software [Part A & Part B] | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Total | 50 |