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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) released APPSC Group 1 Notification to fill out 81 vacancies in APPSC Group 1 Services. The APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam has been conducted successfully on March 17, 2024. Candidates who qualified in the prelims exam will be moving to the next stage to APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2024. For detailed information on eligibility criteria, available positions, selection process, salary details, exam pattern, and syllabus, check the article below which contains comprehensive notification of APPSC Group 1.
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date 2024
On March 17, 2024, the APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam was held. The APPSC Group 1 Exam Key was also made available on the commission’s official website. Those who clear the preliminary test will be eligible to take part in the APPSC Group 1 Mains exam in 2024. Regarding the APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam date, there has been no update from the authorities. The APPSC Group 1 exam will take place at various centres throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh.
APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 PDF
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission released the notification PDF for the APPSC Group 1 Service. To download the APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 PDF check the below link. The Notification PDF will contain all the necessary details about the APPSC Group 1 Services such as eligibility criteria, syllabus, Written Exam, and exam pattern. Candidates are advised to go through the official notification to get an idea about the criteria of the recruitment process.
Click Here to Download APPSC Group 1 Notification 2023-24 PDF
APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced 81 vacancies for Group 1 positions through the release of the APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024. For more details about APPSC Group 1 check the table below.
| APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 Overview | |
| Exam Name | APPSC Group 1 |
| Conducting Body | APPSC |
| APPSC Group 1 Notification 2023-24 Status | Released |
| APPSC Group 1 Vacancy | 81 Posts |
| APPSC Group 1 Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| APPSC Group 1 Registration Process | 1 January 2024 to 21 January 2024 |
| APPSC Group 1 Salary | Rs. 37,100 – Rs 91,450 |
| APPSC Group 1 Age Limit | 18-42 years |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| APPSC Group 1 Official website | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group 1 Important dates
Candidates can check the following APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 important Date provided in the table below:
| APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 Important Dates | |
| Exam Events | Important Dates |
| APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 Released | 8th December 2023 |
| APPSC Group 1 Online Application | 1 January 2024 |
| The last date to apply for APPSC Group 1 | 21 January 2024 (11:59 PM) Mid Night |
| APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket | 10 March 2024 |
| APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Date | 17 March 2024 |
| APPSC Group 1 Prelims Result | To Be released |
| APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date |
To Be released |
APPSC Group 1 2024 Application Form
The last day to apply online for APPSC Group 1 services was January 21, 2024. The APPSC Group 1 Apply registration opened in January 2024. Before applying for the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Exam 2023–24, make sure you fully understand the APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024. Get the APPSC Group 1 Application Form 2024 Direct Link.
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APPSC Group 1 Application Fee
We’ve outlined the fees for the APPSC Group 1 Application Form based on the previous year’s notification. Any changes to this year’s fees will be posted here.
| Category | 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 Cards 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 Vacancy 2024
Candidates can check the following table for Vacancy Details under APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024
| Post Code | Name of the Post | No. of Vacancies (including carried forward) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service ( Executive Branch) | 09 |
| 02 | Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | 18 |
| 03 | Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil)Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | 26 |
| 04 | Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service | 01 |
| 05 | Divisional/District Fire Officers in State Disaster Response & Fire Services | 01 |
| 06 | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | 06 |
| 07 | District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service | 01 |
| 08 | District Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social Welfare Service | 03 |
| 09 | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | 05 |
| 10 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services | 01 |
| 11 | Assistant Prohibition & Excise Superintendent in A.P. Excise Service | 01 |
| 12 | Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 03 |
| 13 | District Employment Officer in A.P. Employment Exchange Service | 04 |
| 14 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | 02 |
| Total Vacancies | 81 | |
APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates can check the criteria for APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2024 eligibility. The age limits, the education qualification, and the level of fitness are the three requirements.
- Age Limit: Candidates can check the following table for post-wise age limit under APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024.
| APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024 Post-wise Age Limit | |
| Name of Post | Post-wise 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 | |
- Education Qualification: Candidates can check the following table for post-wise qualification under APPSC Group 1 Education Qualification 2024.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| District Fire Officers in A.P. Fire Service. |
Degree in Engineering (Fire) of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission or any other equivalent qualifications. Provided that if no candidates with B.E (Fire) qualifications are available, candidates with a Degree in any discipline will be considered.
|
| Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service |
A degree in Commerce Economics or Mathematics from a University Recognised by the UGC with at least a 2nd class in the subject, or a Chartered Accountant 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 from any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or Provincial Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. Provided that preference shall be given to persons possessing a degree in Sociology or Social work.
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- Physical Required: In the APPSC Group 1 recruitment 2022, certain posts also have specific physical requirements. To view the post-wise physical requirements, please refer to the table provided below.
| Post Code | Category |
Physical Requirement
|
|
For Post Code No. 03 to 05
|
General |
The candidate must be at least 167.6 Cms. in height and at least 86.3 Cms. round the chest on full expansion, with a chest expansion of at least 5 cm.
|
| S.T. |
Must be at least 164 cm in height and at least 83.8 cm around the chest on full expansion, with a chest expansion of at least 5 Cm.
|
|
| For Post Code No. 03 | (Women) |
Must be at least 152.5 cm in height, and at least 86.3 cm round the chest on full expansion, with a chest expansion of at least 5 Cm. and not less than 45.5 Kg in weight.
|
| For Post Code No. 08 | Men |
Must be at least 165 cm in height and at least 86 cm around the Chest on full expansion, with a chest expansion of at least 5 Cm.
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APPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2024
The provincial civil services officers are recruited through the APPSC Group 1 exam, which the APPSC conducts. The APPSC Group 1 exam consists of three stages in total.
- Prelims Exam: This stage is used to weed out non-serious candidates.
- Mains Exam: It is the merit-deciding round.
- Interview: It checks the thorough knowledge of the candidates of their expertise subject.
APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2024
Candidates can check the detailed Exam pattern for the APPSC Prelims and Mains provided below.
APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern
A screening test that is conducted offline throughout Andhra Pradesh is the preliminary exam for APPSC Group 1. It assists in filtering out those who aren’t serious about the test. Usually one week before the exam, the prelim admit card is sent out. The APPSC Group 1 final merit list will not take the preliminary exam scores into account. The table contains the exam pattern in detail.
| APPSC Prelims Exam Pattern | |||
| Subject | No. of Questions | Duration Minutes | Maximum Marks |
| Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -I General Studies. This paper consists of 04 parts i.e., ABCD each part carries 30 marks A. History and Culture. B. Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations. C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy And Planning. D. Geography. |
120 Questions | 120 Minutes | 120 Marks |
| Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -II General Aptitude This paper consists of 2 parts i.e., A and B each part carries 60 Marks (Part-A – 60 Marks, Part -B (i) – 30 Marks and B (ii) – 30 Marks). A. General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities. B. (i) Science and Technology (ii) Current events of Regional, National and International importance |
120 Questions | 120 Minutes | 120 Marks |
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern 2024
Candidates who pass the prelims must also clear the APPSC Group 1 main exam to finish the entire examination process. The main exam is conducted in a traditional offline format. The marks obtained in the main exam will contribute to the merit list of APPSC Group 1. The main exam consists of seven written papers, with the English and Telugu papers qualifying in nature— their marks won’t affect the merit list.
| APPSC Mains Exam Pattern | |||
| Paper | Exam Type | Time Duration | Marks |
| Paper in Telugu | QualifyingnNature | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper in English | Qualifying Nature | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper – I General Essay – on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national, and international importance. |
– | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper-II History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh |
– | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper -III Polity, constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics |
– | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper -IV Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh |
– | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper -V Science, Technology, and Environmental Issues |
– | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Interview | 75 Marks | ||
| Total Marks | 825 Marks | ||
APPSC Group1 Hall Ticket 2024
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket for the Prelims Exam, which will be conducted on 17 March 2024. Candidates can download the APPSC Group 1 Admit card from the official website.
APPSC Group 1 Salary 2024
Candidates can check these posts along with the salary given in the table APPSC Group 1 Salary 2024:
| SNo | Post Name | Salary |
| 1 | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) |
Rs. 61,960- 1,51,370/-
|
| 2 | Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service |
Rs. 61,960- 1,51,370/-
|
| 3 | Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service |
Rs. 61,960- 1,51,370/-
|
| 4 | Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service |
Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
|
| 5 | Divisional /District Fire Officers in State Disaster Response & Fire Services |
Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
|
| 6 | Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service |
Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
|
| 7 | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service |
Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
|
| 8 | Mandal Parishad Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service |
Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
|
| 9 | District Registrars in A.P. Registration and Stamps Service |
Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
|
| 10 | District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service |
Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
|
| 11 | District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service |
Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
|
| 12 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services |
Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
|
| 13 | Administrative Officer / Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade.II in A.P. Medical and Health (Administration) Service |
Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
|
| 14 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service |
Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
|
| 15 | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service |
Rs. 57,100 -1,47,760/-
|
| 16 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service |
Rs. 54,060 -1,40,540/
|
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