APPSC Group 1 2024 Exam: Answer Key (Out), Response Sheet, Result, Cut Off
APPSC Group 1 exam is a prestigious exam that is conducted annually by the Andhra Pradesh government to recruit Group 1 officers. Candidates can download the hall ticket to appear for the exam which is scheduled for 17th March. Get more updates on this page here.
APPSC Group 1 2024 Exam Latest Updates
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) shall conduct the APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2024 on 17th March 2024. The APPSC Group 1 exam will be held at the various exam across the Andhra Pradesh state. APPSC Group 1 Hall ticket 2024 has been released in March along with all exam-related details including exam timing, shift timing, exam venue etc. Get more updates on the APPSC Group 1 exam on this page here.
Latest Updates:
- 10th March 2024: APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket has been released.
APPSC Group 1 2024 Exam
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts the APPSC Group 1 exam each year to recruit civil servants in the Andhra Pradesh state. The APPSC Group 1 exam is similar to other State PCS exams, however, there are slight variations in the syllabus. Many UPSC exam aspirants also apply for this exam. The APPSC Group 1 exam is conducted for Grade A officer posts.
Posts under APPSC Group 1
The candidates are recruited to the following-mentioned posts through the APPSC Group 1 exam.
⇒ Deputy Collector
⇒ Assistant Commissioner
⇒ Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil)
⇒ Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men)
⇒ District Fire Officer
⇒ Assistant Treasury Officer
⇒ Regional Transport Officer
⇒ Assistant Prohibition and Excise Superintendent
⇒ Mandal Parishad Development Officer
⇒ District Registrar
⇒ District Employment Officer
⇒ Deputy Registrar
⇒ District Tribal Welfare Officer
⇒ District Social Welfare Officer
⇒ District BC Welfare Officer
⇒ District Panchayat Officer
⇒ Municipal Commissioner
⇒ Administrative Officer
⇒ Assistant Audit Officer
APPSC Group 1 2024 Exam Date
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has declared the exam date on its official website. The APPSC Prelims exam will held on 17th March 2024. The Mains exam date has not been declared yet though. Check the table below to learn about the important dates associated with the APPSC Group 1 Exam 2024.
| APPSC Group 1 2024 Dates | |
| Events | Important Dates |
| APPSC Group 1 Notification 2023-24 released on | 8th December 2023 |
| APPSC Group 1 application form fill up date | 1st January 2024 |
| APPSC Group 1 application closes on | 28th January 2024 (Extended) |
| Last Date to pay application fee | 21st January 2024 |
| APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket release date | 10th March 2024 |
| APPSC Group 1 Exam Date for Prelims | 17th March 2024 |
| APPSC Group 1 Prelims Result Date | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 1 Mains Admit Card release date | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 1 Main Result 2024 | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 1 Interview | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 1 Final Result | To be notified |
APPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2024 Out
The APPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2024 was released on 10th March 2024 at www.psc.ap.gov.in. Candidates who have successfully submitted their application forms for the APPSC Group 1 exam 2024 can download the APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket from the official website of APPSC.
APPSC Group 1 2024 Notification PDF
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) released the detailed APPSC Group 1 Notification 2023-24 for 81 vacancies on 8th December 2023. The notification has complete details regarding the APPSC Group 1 exam date eligibility criteria, online registration process, and other important details. Interested Candidates can download the APPSC Group 1 Notification PDF from the link shared below to know the complete details.
APPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 Vacancy
The APPSC has announced a total of 81 vacancies for the recruitment of candidates into Group 1 services in the Andhra Pradesh state. The post wise vacancy for APPSC Group 1 exam is given in the following table.
| APPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2024 | |
| Post Name | Total |
| Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 9 |
| Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | 18 |
| Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | 26 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service | 1 |
| Divisional /District Fire Officers in State Disaster Response and Fire Services | 1 |
| Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | 6 |
| District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service | 1 |
| District Social Welfare Officer in the A.P. Social Welfare Service | 3 |
| Deputy Registrar in the A.P. Cooperative Service | 5 |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services | 1 |
| Assistant Prohibition and Excise Superintendent in the A.P. Excise Service | 1 |
| Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 3 |
| District Employment officer in the A.P. Employment Exchange Service | 4 |
| Assistant Audit Officer in the A.P. State Audit Service | 2 |
| Total | 81 |
APPSC Group 1 2024 Application Form
The candidates fulfilling the APPSC Group 1 eligibility criteria can fill up the APPSC Group 1 application form through the steps that are mentioned below.
Step 1: Go to the official website of APPSC which is psc.ap.gov.in.
Step 2: Complete One-Time-Profile-Registration (OTPR) process by filling up the basic details.
Step 3: Click on New Registration for Direct Recruitment on that page.
Step 4: Enter the details such as your Aadhaar Card number, Basic Details, Address Details, Educational Qualifications, Photo and Signature Upload, etc.
Step 5: Review the details entered carefully and click on Submit.
Step 6: The Reference ID will be generated and displayed on a screen.
Step 7: Go to Login page and enter your login credentials
Step 8: Fill the details asked in the form and verify them before moving to pay the application fee.
Step 8: Submit the application and proceed to the payment process.
Step 9: Once the payment has been made, take a print out of the application form for future reference.
APPSC Group 1 Application Fee
The application fee for APPSC Group 1 exam has to be paid in online mode. Check the category wise APPSC Group 1 application fee below in the table.
| Category of the candidate | Application Processing Fee | Exam Fee |
| Unreserved | Rs.250 | Rs. 120 |
| SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men | R.250 | Exempted |
| Families having Household Supply White Card issued by Civil Supplies Department, A.P. Government. (Residents of Andhra Pradesh) | Rs.250 | Exempted |
| Un-employed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser- A) Dept. | Rs.250 | Exempted |
APPSC Group 1 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check the APPSC Group 1 eligibility criteria that consists of fulfilling the educational qualification and age limit below.
APPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification (8/12/2023)
The candidates should be a graduate of any recognized university in India. However, for some posts additional qualifications is needed. Check the special educational qualification APPSC Group 1 post wise as mentioned below.
| APPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification | |
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| District Fire Officers in A.P. Fire Service. | Degree in Engineering (Fire) of any University recognised by the University Grants Commission or any other equivalent qualifications. Provided that if no candidates with B.E (Fire) qualifications are available, candidates with the Degree in any discipline will be considered. |
| Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | A degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics of a University Recognised by the UGC with at least a 2nd class in the subject, or A Chartered Accountants of the United Kingdom or India or an incorporated Accountant (London). |
| District Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social Welfare Service | Must possess a bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or provincial Act or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission. Provided that preference shall be given to persons possessing a degree in Sociology or Social work. |
APPSC Group 1 Age Limit
Check the APPSC Group 1 age limit in the table below.
| APPSC Group 1 Age Limit | |
| Name of Post | Age Limit |
| Deputy Collector | 18 to 42 yrs. |
| Assistant Commissioner | |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (Cat -2) | 21 to 28 yrs. |
| Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) | 18 to 28 yrs. |
| District Fire Officer | 21 to 26 yrs. |
| Asst Treasury Officer/Asst Accounts Officer | 18 to 42 yrs |
| Regional Transport Officer | |
| Asst Prohibition & Excise Superintendent | 18 to 26 yrs. |
| Mandal Parishad Development Officer | 18 to 42 yrs |
| District Registrar | |
| District Employment Officer | |
| Deputy Registrar | |
| District Tribal Welfare Officer | |
| District Social Welfare Officer | |
| District BC Welfare Officer | |
| District Panchayat Officer | |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-II | |
| Administrative Officer/Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade-II | |
| Asst Audit Officer | |
APPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2024
APPSC conducts the APPSC Group 1 exam to recruit Group 1 officers through the following mentioned selpection process:
Prelims Exam: This is the first stage of the examination and is qualifying in nature.
Mains Exam: The marks secured by the candidates in this stage shall be used to determine the candidates for final selection.
Interview: It is mandatory to appear for the APPSC Group 1 interview as the marks scored by the candidates in this stage shall be used to determine the final selection of candidates.
APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2024
The APPSC Group 1 exam pattern consists that for the Prelims and Mains exam. The Prelims exam is objective in nature while the Mains exam is subjective. Check the details about the APPSC Group 1 paper pattern, marking scheme, etc. below.
APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern
The APPSC Group 1 prelims exam is a screening exam conducted in offline mode. There are a total of 120 questions asked in the exam for a total of 120 marks. The exam duration is 2 Hours. Check the table below for more information.
| APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam | |||
| Paper | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 A.History and Culture. B. Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations. C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning. D. Geography | 120 | 120 | 120 Minutes |
| Paper 2 A. General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities. B. (i) Science and Technologies. (ii) Current events of Regional, National and International importance | 120 | 120 | 120 Minutes |
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern
Those candidates who qualify the prelims exam will be eligible to appear for the Mains exam. The Main exam is a conventional paper held in offline mode. The marks of the main exam will be used to prepare the merit list of APPSC Group 1. There are seven conventional papers in the mains exam. English and Telugu papers are qualifying in nature, their marks will not be included in the merit list. The rest of the five papers are in General Studies, marks of these papers will be included in the final list. Check the detailed exam pattern for APPSC Group 1 mains exam in the table below.
| APPSC Group 1 Main Exam | ||
| Paper | Duration | Marks |
| Paper in Telugu | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper in English | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper 1 General Essay - on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance. | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper 2 History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper 3 Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper 4 Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper 5 Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Total Marks | 750 | |
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