APPSC Group II Notification 2023-24 for 897 Posts [331 Executive + 566 Non Exe Posts]. APPSC has released the Group 2 Notification 2023 with Notification No 11/2023 for Total 897 Vacancies. This is a Golden Opportunity for Group 2 Aspirants to get a Government Officer Job.

ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION::VIJAYAWADA NOTIFICATION NO.11/2023, Dated: 07/12/2023. DIRECT RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF GROUP-II SERVICES GENERAL / LIMITED RECRUITMENT

APPSC Group II Notification 2023: Applications are invited online through Commission’s Website (http://www.psc.ap.gov.in) from eligible candidates for the posts falling under Group- II Services from 21/12/2023 to 10/01/2024 by 11:59 mid night.

APPSC Group II Notification 2023 for 897 Posts [331 Executive + 566 Non Exe Posts]


APPSC Group II Notification 2023 Notification

Applications are invited online through Commission’s Website (http://www.psc.ap.gov.in) from eligible candidates for the posts falling under Group- II Services from 21/12/2023 to 10/01/2024 by 11:59 mid night.

 Eligible candidates shall apply online after satisfying themselves as per the terms and conditions of this recruitment notification. Any application sent through any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained under any circumstances. Submission of application form by the candidate is construed as he / she read the notification and shall abide by the terms and conditions laid down there under.

The applicant shall login the Commission’s Website, with his/her registered OTPR number. In case, the candidate is applying for the first time to the posts notified by A.P.P.S.C. he/she shall register his/her bio-data particulars through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the Commission’s Website. Once applicant registers his/her particulars, a user ID is generated and sent to his/her registered mobile number and email ID.

APPSC Gr II Recruitment Notification 2023

It is hereby informed that the Commission has issued Notification No.11/2023, dated: 07/12/2023 for filling up of 897 vacancies (Tentative) in various categories under Group-II Services. The Notification is available on  the Commission’s Website https://psc.ap.gov.in from 07/12/2023. On-line applications are invited from the eligible candidates from 21/12/2023 to 10/01/2024 by 11.59 mid night.

The Screening Test (Preliminary examination) will be held on 25/02/2024. Candidates will be short listed to the Mains Examination in the ratio as may be decided by the Commission at an appropriate time as per G.O.Ms.No.5, General Administration (Ser-A) Dept., dt: 05.01.2018. The date of Main Examination will be announced later.
 
Based on merit in Main written examination the candidates will be short listed for Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). No candidate shall be eligible for appointment to the posts falling under Group-II Services unless he/she qualifies the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) in terms of G.O.Ms.No.26, G.A. (Ser-B) Dept., Dt: 24.02.2023.

In respect of Screening Test, the objective type examination will be held in offline mode (OMR based). The Main Examination would be in objective type and questions are to be answered in Offline mode (OMR based) or Computer Based Test (CBT) as may be decided by the Commission at an appropriate time.

APPSC Group II Notification 2023 Overview

The brief Overview of the APPSC Group II Notification 2023 is as follows: 

APPSC Group II Notification 2023 Overview
Name of the Notification APPSC Group II Recruitment Notification 2023
Recruiting Agency APPSC Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Number of Vacancies 897 [331 Executive Vacaices + 566 Non Executive Vacancies]
Posts Various Group II Cader Posts in AP Government
Application Mode Online Apply
Application Dates 21/12/2023 to 10/01/2024
APPSC Prelims Exam Date 25/02/2024
Website psc.ap.gov.in
Qualification Degree / Graduation

APPSC Gr II Recruitment Vacancies

There are Total 897 Vacancies notified for Group II Recruitment. Out of which 331 Vacancies are Executive Posts, and remaining 566 Vacancies are Non Executive Vacancies. Detailed Post Wise vacancies are tabulated below.

APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancies

 Post Code No.  Name of the Executive Posts No. of vacancies includingcarried forward
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 Executive vacancies 331

APPSC Group 2 Non Executive Vacancies

  Non-Executive Posts  
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 Non-Executive vacancies 566
 

APPSC Gr II Recruitment Exam Fee



Applicant must pay Rs. 250/- (Rupees two hundred and fifty only) towards application processing fee and Rs 80/- (Rupees eighty only) towards examination fee.

However, the following categories of candidates are exempted from payment of examination fee of Rs.80/- only.
  • i) SC, ST, BC, PBDs & Ex-Service Men.
  • ii) Families having household supply white card issued by Civil Supplies Department, A.P. Government. (Residents of Andhra Pradesh).
  • iii) Un-employed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser- A) Dept., dated: 18/10/1996 should submit declaration at an appropriate time to the Commission.

APPSC Group II Recruitment 2023 Educational Qualification

Basic Educational Qualification is Graduation / Degree from University of India as on the notification Date 07/12/2023.

Detailed post wise qualification released on 20th Dec 2023 as follows:
Name of the Post and Service Post Specific Educational Qualifications
Municipal Commissioner Grade-III in A.P. Municipal Commissioners Subordinate Service Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India
Sub-Registrar Grade-II in Registrations and Stamps Subordinate Service Must possess a Degree of a University in India
Note: Preference shall be given to persons, who in addition to the above qualification possess a Degree in Law of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or a Provincial Act or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or any other equivalent qualification.
Deputy Tahsildar in A.P. Revenue Service Must Possess a Degree of any University in India
Assistant Labour Officer in A.P. Labour Sub- ordinate Service Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India
Assistant Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Subordinate Service Must possess a degree of University in India or any other recognized equivalent qualification.
Extension Officer in Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service Must have Possessed a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University recognized by the UGC or an equivalent qualification.
Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub- Service Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a Provincial Act or a State Act or the Institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
Assistant Development Officer in A.P. Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service Must Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India OR Must Possess a Diploma in Textile Technology or A Diploma in Handloom Technology issued by the Andhra Pradesh State Board of Technical Education or an equivalent Education.
Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service Must Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India
Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.,) in A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service Must Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from any University in India
Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat Sub- Service Must hold a Degree of a University in India
Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub- Service Must Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Economics or Commerce or Mathematics from any University in India
Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Sub- ordinate Service Must Possess a Degree of a University in India or any other equivalent qualification.
Auditor in Pay & Account Sub- ordinate Service Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree of a University in India / any other equivalent qualification.
Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub- Service (HODs). Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Commerce or Mathematics of any University. Provided that a person who possess any Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC shall also eligible for appointment by direct recruitment on and from 25th June, 1979 to the post of Senior Accountant. AND Pass in any one of the following Certificate Course Examination conducted by the Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P.
  1. Office Automation
  2. PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting
  3. Web designing
OR Must hold a Degree in Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A.) or B.Sc.(Comp.) or B.Com.(Comp.) or B.A. (Comp.) or B.Tech /B.E. with Computer Science or Information Technology equivalent examination of above, recognized by any University in India established or incorporated by or under Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an institution  recognized by the University Grant Commission.
Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub- Service (Districts) Must have passed a Degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics of any University recognized by the University Grant Commission. Provided that a person who possesses any Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the U.G.C shall also be eligible for appointment by direct recruitment on and from the 25th June, 1979 to the post of Senior Accountant. AND Pass in any one of the following Certificate Course Examination conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P.
  1. Office Automation
  2. PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting
  3. Web designing
OR Must hold a Degree in Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A.) or B.Sc.(Comp.) or B.Com.(Comp.) or B.A. (Comp.) or B. Tech / B.E. with Computer Science or Information Technology equivalent examination of above, recognized by any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution  recognized by the University Grants Commission.
Senior Accountant in A.P. Works & Accounts (Zone wise) Sub Service Must hold a degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or any other equivalent qualification.
Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub- Service Must hold a degree from any university in India preferably Graduate in Commerce or Mathematics or Economics.
Provided that a person who possess any Degree of any University in India, shall also be eligible for appointment by direct recruitment on and from the 25th June, 1979 to the posts of Junior Accountant. AND Pass in any one of the following Certificate Course Examination conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P.
  1. Office Automation
  2. PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting
  3. Web designing
OR Must hold a Degree in Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) or B.Sc.(Comp.) or  B.Com. (Comp) or B.A.(Comp.) or B. Tech /B.E with Computer Science or Information Technology equivalent examination of above, recognized by any University in India established or incorporated by or under Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission.
Junior Assistant in A. P. Public Service Commission in A.P. Ministerial Service Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree of any University in India
Remaining All Posts Must HOLD any Bachelor's Degree from Any University In India

APPSC Group 2 Age Limit


Age Limit: 18-42 Years (Full details in detailed notification) as on the Cutoff Date of Notification

Age Relaxations are as follows:
S. No. Category of candidates Relaxation of age
permissible
1. SC/ST ,BCs and EWS 5 Years
1(a). For SC/ST CF. vacancies (Limited) 10 Years
2. Physically Handicapped persons 10 Years
 3.   Ex-Service men Shall be allowed to deduct from his age a period of 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered
by him in the armed forces / NCC.
 4. N.C.C. (who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.)
 5. Regular A.P. 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 purposes of the
maximum age limit.
EXPLANATION:
Provided that the persons referred to at Sl.Nos.3 & 4 above shall, after making the deductions referred to in sub Rule 12 (c) (i) & (ii) of A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules not exceed the Maximum age limit prescribed for the post.
The age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen is applicable for those who have been released from Armed Forces other than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency.
Note: The SC/ST Candidates who availed 10 years of age relaxation are not eligible for SC/ST fresh vacancies.

APPSC Group II - Post Wise Salary Details

Name of the Department Scale of pay Rs. State /Multi-Zone /Zone/District
Municipal Commissioner Grade-III in A.P. Municipal Commissioners Subordinate Service 45,830- 1,30,580/- Multi Zone-I
Sub-Registrar Grade-II in Registration and Stamps Subordinate Service 44,570- 1,27,480/- Zonal post
Deputy Tahsildar in A.P. Revenue Subordinate Service 44,570- 1,27,480/- Zonal post
Assistant Labour Officer in A.P. Labour Subordinate Service 44,570- 1,27,480/- Zonal post
Assistant Registrar in A.P. Co-operative Societies 45,830- 1,30,580/- Zonal post
Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub- Service 40,970- 1,24,380/- Zonal post
Non – Executive Posts
Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service 40,970- 1,24,380/- State cadre
Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub- Service 40,970- 1,24,380/- State cadre
Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat Sub-Service 40,970- 1,24,380/- State cadre
Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub- Service 40,970- 1,24,380/- State cadre
Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service 34,580- 1,07,210/- Zonal post
Auditor in Pay & Account Sub- ordinate Service 34,580- 1,07,210/- State Wide
Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub- Service (Districts) 34,580- 1,07,210/- District Post
Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in A.P. Public Service Commission 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Economics and Statistics 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Civil Supplies 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Agriculture Marketing 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Agriculture Cooperation 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Chief Commissioner of Land Administration 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Commission and Director of Municipal Administration 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Labour 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director of Animal Husbandry 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director of Fisheries 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director General of Police (DGP) 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in DG, Prisons & Correctional Services 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director of Prosecutions 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director of Sainik Welfare 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Advocate General of A.P. 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in A.P. State Archives and Research Institute 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Public Health and Family Welfare 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director of Secondary Health 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director of Factories 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director of Boilers 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director of Insurance Medical Services 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Engineer-in- Chief, Public Health 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director of Minorities Welfare 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Engineer-in- Chief, Panchayatraj 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Commissioner of School Education 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director of Adult Education 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director of Examinations 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Engineer-in- Chief, R&B 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Women Development and Child Welfare Department 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Director of Ground Water and Water Audit 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Youth Services 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Archaeology and Museums 25,220- 80,910/- State Wide
 

APPSC Gr 2 Selection Process

In respect of Screening Test, the objective type examination will be held in offline mode (OMR based). The Main Examination would be in objective type and questions are to be answered in Offline mode (OMR based) or Computer Based Test (CBT) as may be decided by the Commission at an appropriate time.
  1. Screening Test [Preliminary Exam]
  2. Main Exam

Group II Screening Preliminary Test Exam Pattern

ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION::VIJAYAWADA SCHEME AND SYLLABUS FOR SCREENING AND MAIN EXAMINATION FOR THE RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF GROUP – II SERVICES

SCHEME FOR SCREENING TEST
(As per G.O.Ms.No.06, Finance (HR.I-PLG, & POLICY) Dept., dt: 06-01-2023)



Written Examination (Objective Type) - Degree Standard
Paper Subject No. Of Questions Duration in Minutes Maximum Marks
General Studies & Mental Ability 150 150 150
Total 150
N.B: As per G.O.Ms. No.235 Finance (HR-1, Plg &  Policy)  Dept,  Dt:  06/12/2016,  for  each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.

APPSC Group 2 Syllabus for Screening Test

SYLLABUS FOR SCREENING TEST
GENERAL STUDIES AND MENTAL ABILITY (150M)
INDIAN HISTORY (30M)

Ancient History: Salient features of Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic age - Emergence of Buddhism and Jainism - Mauryan Empire and Gupta Empire: Their administration, Socio-Economic and Religious Conditions, Art and Architecture, Literature - Harshavardhana and his Achievements.

Medieval History: The Chola Administrative System - Delhi Sultanate and The Mughal Empire:Their Administration, Socio-Economic and Religious Conditions, Art and Architecture, Language and Literature - Bhakti and Sufi Movements - Shivaji and the rise of Maratha Empire - Advent of Europeans.

Modern History: 1857 Revolt and its Impact - Rise and Consolidation of British Power in India - Changes in Administration, Social and Cultural Spheres - Social and Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th Century - Indian National Movement: it's various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country - Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country.

GEOGRAPHY (30M)

General and Physical Geography: The Earth in our Solar System - Interior of the Earth - Major Landforms and their features - Climate:Structure and Composition of Atmosphere - Ocean Water: Tides, Waves, Currents - India and Andhra Pradesh: Major Physiographic features, Climate, Drainage System, Soils and Vegetation - Natural Hazards and Disasters and their Management.
 
Economic Geography of India and AP: Natural resources and their distribution - Agriculture and Agro based Activities - Distribution of Major Industries and Major Industrial Regions. Transport, Communication,Tourism and Trade.

Human Geography of India and AP: Human Development - Demographics - Urbanization and Migration - Racial, Tribal, Religious and Linguistic groups.

INDIAN SOCIETY (30M)

Structure of Indian Society: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Caste, Tribe,Ethnicity, Religion and Women Social Issues: Casteism, Communalism and Regionalisation, Crime against Women, Child Abuse and Child Labour, Youth Unrest and Agitation

Welfare Mechanism: Public Policies and Welfare Programmes, Constitutional and Statutory Provisions for Schedule Castes, ScheduleTribes, Minorities, BCs, Women, Disabled and Children.

CURRENT AFFAIRS (30M)

Major Current Events and Issues pertaining to
- International,
- National and
- State of Andhra Pradesh

MENTAL ABILITY (30M)

Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive): Statement andAssumptions, Statement and Argument, Statement and Conclusion, Statement and Courses of Action.

Mental Ability: Number Series, Letter Series, Odd Man out, Coding -Decoding, Problems relating to Relations, Shapes and their Sub Sections.

Basic Numeracy: Number System, Order of Magnitude, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work and Time and Distance. Data Analysis (Tables, bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart).


APPSC Group II Main Exam Pattern

(As per G.O.Ms.No.06, Finance (HR.I-PLG, & POLICY) Dept., dt: 06-01-2023)
Written Examination (Objective Type) - Degree Standard
Paper Subject No. Of Questions Duration in Minutes Maximum Marks
  Paper - I
  1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the history of Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh.
  2. General over view of the Indian Constitution.
   150   150   150
Paper - II
  1. Indian and AP Economy.
  2. Science and Technology
150 150 150
Total 300
N.B: As per G.O.Ms. No.235 Finance (HR-1, Plg &  Policy)  Dept,  Dt:  06/12/2016,  for  each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.

APPSC Group II Main Exam Syllabus

SYLLABUS FOR MAIN EXAMINATION PAPER –I (150M)

SECTION- A
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF ANDHRA PRADESH (75M)

1. Pre - Historic Cultures - The Satavahanas, The Ikshvakus: Socio - Economic and Religious Conditions, Literature, Art and Architecture - The Vishnukundins, The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi, Andhra Cholas: Society, Religion, Telugu Language, Art and Architecture.

2. Various Major and minor dynasties that ruled Andhradesa between 11th and 16th centuries

A.D. - Socio - Religious and Economic Conditions, Growth of Telugu Language and Literature, Art and Architecture in Andhradesa between 11th to 16th centuries A.D.

3. Advent of Europeans - Trade centers - Andhra under the Company - 1857 Revolt and its Impact on Andhra - Establishment of British Rule - Socio - Cultural Awakening, Justice Party/Self Respect Movement - Growth of Nationalist Movement in Andhra between 1885 to 1947 – Role of Socialists - Communists - Anti-Zamindari and Kisan Movements - Growth of Nationalist Poetry, Revolutionary Literature, Nataka Samasthalu and Women Participation.

4. Origin and Growth of Andhra Movement - Role of Andhra Mahasabhas - Prominent Leaders

- Events leading to the formation of Andhra State 1953 - Role of Press and News Papers in the Andhra Movement - Role of Library Movement and Folk and Tribal Culture.

5. Events leading to the Formation of Andhra Pradesh State - Visalandhra Mahasabha - States Reorganization Commission and its Recommendations - Gentlemen Agreement - Important Social and Cultural Events between 1956 to 2014.


SECTION – B INDIAN CONSTITUTION (75M)

6. Nature of Indian Constitution - Constitutional Development - Salient features of Indian Constitution - Preamble - Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and their relationship - Fundamental Duties - Amendment of the Constitution- Basic Structure of the Constitution.

7. Structure and Functions of Indian Government - Legislative, Executive and Judiciary - Types of Legislatures: Unicameral, Bicameral - Executive - Parliamentary - Judiciary - Judicial review - Judicial Activism.

8. Distribution of Legislative and Executive Powers between the Union and the States; Legislative, Administrative and Financial Relations between the Union and the States - Powers and Functions of Constitutional Bodies - Human Rights Commission - RTI - Lokpal and Lok Ayukta.

9. Center-State Relations - Need for Reforms - Rajmannar Committee, Sarkaria Commission, M.M.Punchchi Commission - Unitary and Federal features of Indian Constitution - Indian Political Parties - Party System in India - Recognition of National and State Parties - Elections and Electoral Reforms - Anti-Defection Law.

10. Centralization Vs Decentralization - Community Development Programme - Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta Committees - 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts and their Implementation.

PAPER –II (150M)

SECTION – A INDIAN AND AP ECONOMY (75M)

1. Structure of Indian Economy, Economic Planning and Policy:
National Income of India: Concept and Measurement of National Income - Occupational Pattern and Sectoral Distribution of Income in India – Economic Growth and Economic Development - Strategy of Planning in India - New Economic Reforms 1991 – Decentralization of Financial Resources – NITI Aayog.
 
2. Money, Banking, Public Finance and Foreign Trade:
Functions and Measures of Money Supply – Reserve Bank of India(RBI): Functions, Monetary Policy and Control of Credit – Indian Banking: Structure, Development and Reforms – Inflation: Causes and Remedies – India’s Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Imbalance, Deficit Finance and Fiscal Responsibility – Indian Tax Structure - Goods and Services Tax (GST) – Recent Indian Budget – India’s Balance of Payments (BOP) – FDI.
 
3. Agricultural Sector, Industrial Sector and Services in Indian Economy:
Indian Agriculture: Cropping Pattern, Agricultural Production and Productivity – Agricultural Finance and Marketing in India: Issues and Initiatives – Agricultural Pricing and Policy in India: MSP, Procurement, Issue Price and Distribution – Industrial Development in India: Patterns and Problems – New Industrial Policy, 1991 – Disinvestment – Ease of Doing Business – Industrial Sickness: Causes, Consequences and Remedial Measures – Services Sector: Growth and Contribution of Services Sector in India – Role of IT and ITES Industry in Development.


4. Structure of Andhra Pradesh Economy and Public Finance:
Structure and Growth of AP Economy: Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and Sectoral Contribution, AP Per Capita Income (PCI) – AP State Revenue: Tax and Non-Tax Revenue – AP State Expenditure, Debts and Interest Payments – Central Assistance – Projects of External Assistance - Recent AP Budget.
5. Agriculture and Allied Sector, Industrial Sector and Services Sector of Andhra Pradesh:

Production Trends of Agriculture and Allied Sectors – Cropping Pattern –Rural Credit Cooperatives – Agricultural Marketing – Strategies, Schemes and Programmes related to Agricultural Sector and Allied Sectors in Andhra Pradesh Including Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Forests – Growth and Structure of Industries – Recent AP Industrial Development Policy - Single Window Mechanism – Industrial Incentives – MSMEs – Industrial Corridors – Structure and Growth of Services Sector – Information Technology, Electronics and Communications in Andhra Pradesh – Recent AP IT Policy.

SECTION- B SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (75M)

1. Technology Missions, Policies and Applications:
National S&T Policy: Recent Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, and National Strategies and Missions, Emerging Technology Frontiers – Space Technology: Launch Vehicles of India, Recent Indian Satellite Launches and its applications, Indian Space Science Missions – Defence Technology: Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO): Structure, Vision and Mission, Technologies Developed by the DRDO, Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) – Information and Communication Technology (ICT): National Policy on Information Technology – Digital India Mission: Initiatives and Impact – E-Governance Programmes and Services – Cyber Security concerns – National Cyber Security Policy – Nuclear Technology: Indian NuclearReactors and Nuclear Power Plants – Applications of Radioisotopes –India’s Nuclear Programme.
2. Energy Management:

2. Policy and Projections: Installed Energy Capacities and Demand in India - National Energy Policy - National Policy on Biofuels - Bharat Stage Norms - Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy: Sources and Installed Capacities in India – New Initiatives and Recent Programmes, Schemes and Achievements in India’s Renewable Energy Sector.
 
3. Ecosystem and Biodiversity:
Ecology and Ecosystem: Basic concepts of Ecology, Ecosystem: Components and Types – Biodiversity: Meaning, Components, Biodiversity Hotspots, Loss of Biodiversity and Conservation of Biodiversity: Methods, Recent Plans, Targets, Convention and Protocols - Wildlife Conservation: CITES and Endangered Species with reference to India – Biosphere Reserves – Indian Wildlife Conservation efforts, projects, acts and initiatives in recent times.

4. Waste Management and Pollution Control:
Solid Waste: Solid Wastes and their Classification – Methods of Disposal and Management of Solid Wastes in India – Environmental Pollution: Types of Environmental Pollution – Sources and Impacts – Pollution Control, Regulation and Alternatives: Recent projects, acts and initiatives to reduce Environmental Pollution in India – Impact of Transgenics on Environment and their Regulation – Eco- Friendly Technologies in Agriculture – Bioremediation: Types and Scope in India.

5. Environment and Health:
Environment Challenges: Global Warming, Climate Change, Acid Rain, Ozone Layer Depletion, Ocean Acidification – Environmental Initiatives: Recent International Initiatives, Protocols, Conventions to tackle Climate Change with special reference to India’s Participation and Role – Sustainable Development: Meaning, Nature, Scope, Components and Goals of Sustainable Development – Health Issues: Recent Trends in Disease Burden and Epidemic and Pandemic Challenges in India - Preparedness and Response: Healthcare Delivery and Outcomes in India – Recent Public Health Initiatives and Programmes.

HOW TO APPLY online for APPSC Group II Notification



STEP-I: The applicant desires to apply for the post shall login the Commission’s Website with his/her registered OTPR number. Candidate applying for the first time for any notification has to first fill the OTPR application carefully to obtain OTPR ID. 

STEP-II: The Applicant has to Login in the Commission’s website with the User Name (OTPR ID) and the Password set by Candidate. After Login, the Applicant has to click on the “Online Application Submission” present in the bottom right corner of the Commission’s website. The applicant now has to click on the Fill Application button against the notification number that he / she wants to apply.

STEP-III: After checking all the data and ensuring that the data is correct, the applicant has to fill application specific data such as Local/Non Local status, White card details etc., which are also used to calculate the Fee. Hence if any details are to be changed, applicant should use the modify OTPR link, modify the details, save it and again click on online application submission.

The applicant has to click on the Save & Submit button payment link will be generated.

PAYMENT PROCESS: The applicant has to check the basic details for calculation of the fee and age relaxation will be pre-populated from the OTPR data. The applicant has to verify all the details that are displayed. Once the payment form is submitted, the respective details (used for Calculation of fee and age relaxation) will not be altered in any stage of application processing. 

STEP-IV: In any case if the payment process is not submitted successfully, then the applicant should start the fresh payment process as mentioned in STEP-II.

STEP-V: Once the application is submitted successfully, corrections in the application will be enabled after the last date of the submission of application and will be allowed up to 7 days only from the last date of applications. The corrections can be made in the application form itself. Fields which affect the Name, fee and age relaxations are not enabled for corrections.

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