APPSC Group 2 Exam is a prestigious exam that is held by the Andhra Pradesh Government for the recruitment of candidates into the PSC services of the State. The candidates are appointed to Group 2 posts such as Deputy Tahsildar, Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Sub-Registrar, Asst. Commercial Tax Officer, etc. in the Andhra Pradesh state. The Commission has released the result of the Prelims exam.
APPSC Group 2 Exam 2024
The APPSC Group 2 exam is the top most prestigious exam that is held by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission each year. The candidates are recruited to the Group 2 services. Check the major highlights of the exam in the following table.
APPSC Group 2 Exam Overview |
Authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
Exam | APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023-24 |
Total Vacancies | 897 |
Post Name | Assistant Section Officer, Assistant Labour Officer, and others |
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023-24 PDF | 7 December 2023 |
Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, Computer Proficiency Test |
Qualification Required | Graduation Pass |
Age Limit | 18-42 Years |
APPSC Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group 2 2024 Exam Latest Updates
APPSC has released the post preference form 2025. Candidates must register their post preference as well as zone and district options in it. As per the notice issued in 2023 as part of Group-2, APPSC has advised candidates who appeared for the mains exams to register their post preference and zonal/district preferences by March 10th.
The APPSC group 2 post preference form link is open from 4th March to 10th March 2025. Given below is the complete notice issued by the officials.
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The APPSC Group 2 exam result 2024 has been announced anytime by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). The candidates who appeared for the APPSC Group 2 Prelims exam will be able to download the result from the direct link that shall be shared here or through the APPSC website. Check APPSC Group 2 Mains exam date here.
APPSC Group 2 2024: Important Dates
The APPSC Grup 2 exam result was declared. The qualified candidates can now fill up the post preference form from 4th to 10th March 2025. Check the important dates associated with APPSC Group 2 exam in the table below.
APPSC Group 2 Important Dates |
Events | Dates |
APPSC Group 2 Notification Released on | 7 December 2023 |
Apply Online Start Date | 21 December 2023 |
APPSC Group 2 Application Form 2024 Last Date | 10 January 2024 |
Last Date to Pay Fee | 10 January 2024 |
Last Date to Upload Documents | 10 January 2024 |
Last Date to Make Correction | 10 January 2024 |
APPSC Group 2 Exam Date | 25 February 2024 |
APPSC Group 2 Results Date | 10 April 2024 |
Post preference form available from | 4th to 10th March 2025 |
APPSC Group 2 2024 Vacancy
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released a total of 897 vacancies for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024. Out of the total number of vacancies, 331 are for Executive posts while 566 are for Non-Executive Posts under APPSC Group 2. Check the post wise vacancy in 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 | 16 |
06 | Extension Officer in PR & RD in A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service | 02 |
07 | Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service | 150 |
08 | Assistant Development Officer in A.P. Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service | 01 |
Total | 331 |
APPSC Group 2 Notification Non-Executive Vacancy 2024 |
Post Code No. | Name of Posts & Departments | Vacancies |
09 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 218 |
10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 15 |
11 | Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat Sub-Service | 15 |
12 | Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 23 |
13 | Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service | 08 |
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 | 01 |
16 | Senior Accountant in Branch-II (Category-I) A.P. Treasuries and Accounts (District) Sub-Service | 12 |
17 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Works & Accounts (Zone wise) Sub Service. | 02 |
18 | Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service | 22 |
19 | Junior Assistant in A.P. Public Service Commission | 32 |
20 | Junior Assistant in Economics and Statistics | 06 |
21 | Junior Assistant in Social Welfare | 01 |
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 |
53 | Junior Assistant in Engineering Research Labs | 01 |
54 | Junior Assistant in Preventive Medicine | 01 |
55 | Junior Assistant in Government Text book Press | 01 |
56 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Industries | 05 |
57 | Junior Assistant in Conservator of Forest Services | 02 |
58 | Junior Assistant in Technical Education | 09 |
59 | Junior Assistant in RWS & S | 01 |
Total | 566 |
APPSC Group 2 Apply Online 2024
The APPSC Group 2 exam application form could be filled in from 21 December 2023. Following are the steps to fill out the application form online.
Step 1: Visit the official website of the APPSC i.e. psc.ap.gov.in.
Step 2: On the homepage of the official website, visit the What’s New section and click on the Link.
Step 3: Click on the ‘New Registration’ and complete your Time Registration by giving all the basic information.
Step 4: Enter your Email ID and Password/OTP.
Step 5: Fill in all the required details such as name, father’s name, gender, category, educational qualification, address, etc.
Step 6: Upload the scanned copies of the required documents such as photograph, signature, etc.
Step 7: Pay the application fees (if required) via the online payment gateway.
Step 8: Submit the Application Form after checking all the details and take a printout for future purposes.
APPSC Group 2 Application Fee 2024
The APPSC Group 2 application fee has to be paid online as per the category of the candidates. Check the fee for each category of candidate in the table below.
Category of the candidate | Application Fee | Examination Fee |
General | Rs. 250 | Rs. 80 |
Reserved (from states other than Andhra Pradesh except PH & Ex-servicemen) | Rs. 250 | Rs. 80 |
Reserved (SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Servicemen) | - | Rs. 80 |
Families having Household Supply (White Card Holders by Civil Supplies AP Govt.) | - | Rs. 80 |
APPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria 2024
The candidates must satisfy the APPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria for their candidature to be accepted. the APPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria consists of fulfilling the age limit, educational qualification, etc. Check below to learn about the eligibility criteria for APPSC Group 2 exam.
Age Limit for APPSC Group 2 Exam
The minimum age of an applicant on the date of applying online must be 18 years while the upper age limit should be 42 year. Those who belong to the reserved category shall be given age relaxation that are as follows.
Category of the candidate for APPSC Group 2 Exam | Age Relaxation |
SC, ST, BC, EWS | 5 years |
For SC/ST CF. vacancies (Limited) | 10 years |
PH | 10 years |
Ex-servicemen and NCC | Maximum 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered by him/her in the armed forces / NCC. |
Andhra Pradesh State Government Employees (Employees of Corporations, Municipalities etc. are not eligible) | Allowed to deduct from his age the length of regular Service under State Government up to a maximum of five years for the maximum age limit |
Retrenches employees | 3 years |
Widows | Maximum 43 years |
Widows of SC, ST | Maximum 48 years |
Educational Qualification for APPSC Group 2 Exam
A minimum Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised university is required for the APPSC Group 2 exam. However, for certain posts, specialised educational qualification is required.
APPSC Group 2 Exam Physical Requirements
The candidates who apply for the post of Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector have to fulfill the following given physical requirements that are as follows:
Category | Requirements |
Men | - Must not be less than 165 cms in height.
- Must not be less than 81 cms round the Chest on full expiration with a minimum expansion of 5 cms
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Women | - Must not be less than 152.5 cms in height.
- Must not weigh less than 45.5 Kgs.
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APPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2024
The APPSC Group 2 selection process consists of the following mentioned three rounds:
Stage 1: Screening Test
Stage 2: Main Exam
Stage 3: Computer Proficiency Test
APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2024
The APPSC Group pattern 2024 differs for each round. Those who qualify stage 1 will appear for the Mains exam. Similarly, those who qualify the Mains exam will appear for the computer proficiency test. The details about the APPSC Group 2 exam are as follows.
APPSC Group 2 Screening Test Exam Pattern
> The APPSC Group 2 screening test will have only multiple-choice- questions.
> The exam has one section which is the General Studies and Mental Ability section.
> There is a negative marking of one-third marks for each wrong answer.
> Candidates will get 150 minutes to complete the exam.
> Check the detail below in the table.
Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
Section A | General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
Total | 150 Marks |
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern
> The APPSC Group 2 Mains exam has two papers, each carrying equal weightage for a duration of 150 minutes for each paper.
> All the questions will be objective in nature of Degree standard.
> Check more details below.
Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
Paper I | 1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the history of Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh. 2. General overview of the Indian Constitution | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
Paper 2 | 1. Indian and AP Economy. 2. Science and Technology | 150 | 150 |
Total | 300 |
APPSC Group 2 Exam Computer Efficiency Test
The candidates who qualify the Mains exam will be required to appear for the computer Proficiency Test which is a practical test. This is qualifying in nature. Check the details below.
Test | Duration (Minutes) | (Minutes) Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
SC/ST/PH | B.C’s | O.C’s |
Proficiency in Office Automation with the usage of Computers and Associated Software. | 60 | 100 | 30 | 35 | 40 |
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