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APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2024 Out, Download Prelims Result PDF

The APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2024 has been released along with the Prelims Result PDF on 10th April 2024 on the official website at www.psc.ap.gov.in. Candidates can check their APPSC Group 2 Result 2024 for Prelims here and check their whether they are qualified to appear for the Mains Exam which has been scheduled for 28th July 2024. Congratulations to those who qualified Prelims and all set to appear for the Mains Exam. APPSC has also informed that the Hall Ticket for the same will be released a few days before the exam. Check official notice below.

APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2024 Out

The APPSC (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission) has notified the APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date for the Prelims qualified candidates. The Mains exam consists of two papers of 150 marks each and there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark. Check the official notice below.

APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2024 Out, Download Prelims Result PDF_3.1

APPSC Group 2 Exam 2024-Overview

The APPSC Group 2 Mains exam 2024 is the next stage after the Prelims Exam and after that, the Computer Proficiency Test will be conducted to recruit 905 executive and non-executive posts. Check the details of the recruitment in the table below.

APPSC Group 2 – Overview
Name of Organization Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Name of Post Assistant Section Officer, Deputy Tahsildar (Group II), Sub-Registrar Group 2, Excise Sub Inspector, and Assistant Labour Officer
Category Govt Job
Number of Vacancies 905 (333+572)
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2024 28th July 2024
Selection Process
  1. Prelims Exam
  2. Mains Exam
  3. Computer Proficiency Test
Job Location Andhra Pradesh
APPSC Official Website @psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024 PDF

The official APPPSC Group 2 Notification 2024 PDF contains details related to the selection process, vacancy, application process, syllabus, exam pattern, and so on. Candidates who are going to apply for the post must go through the entire PDF to know in detail about the Exam. The link to download the APPSC Group 2 Notification PDF is given below.

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024 PDF (Active)

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024: Important Dates

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has conducted the APPSC Group II 2024 Prelims Exam and the Mains Exam will be held on 28th July 2024. APPSC is one of the largest state recruitment boards in India that conducts various examinations to hire candidates for several posts in the state government offices of Andhra Pradesh. Check the details of the important dates related to the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024 in the article below.

APPSC Group 2 Events Dates
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2024 25th February 2024
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Result 2024 10th April 2024
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2024 28th July 2024
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Result 2024 To be notified
APPSC Group 2 Interview 2024 To be notified
APPSC Group 2 Result 2024 To be notified

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APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2024 (Revised)

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has notified the revised vacancies for the Group 2 Executive and Non-Executive posts. Out of a total of 905 vacancies, 53 are carried forward. The vacancies have been notified for the Municipal Commissioner, Sub-Registrar, Deputy Tahsildar, Assistant Labour Officer, Assistant Registrar, Extension Officer, Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector, and Assistant Development Officer across various departments. Check the details of the executive and non-executive posts in the table below.

APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2024
Post Name Vacancy (including CF Vacancies)
Executive Posts 333
Non-Executive Posts 572 (revised)
Total 905

APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy 2024

The revised vacancies for the Executive posts are given in the table below.

APPSC Group 2 Executive Post 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
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 152
08 Assistant Development Officer in A.P. Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service 01
09 Assistant Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Subordinate Service 02
Total Vacancies 333

APPSC Group 2 Non-Executive Vacancy 2024

The Non-Executive category offers 566 positions for roles such as Assistant Section Officer, Auditor, Senior Auditor, Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant. As per the revised vacancies, the vacancies have been increased for  Junior Assistant in Conservator of Forest Services (Post Code. 57). Check the official notice above.

APPSC Group 2 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 10
58 Junior Assistant in Technical Education 09
59 Junior Assistant in RWS & S 01
Total 572

APPSC Group 2 Apply Online 2024

The APPSC Group 2 online application process started on the official website. We have provided a direct link here for the candidate to apply online for the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024. Candidates need to apply online on the official website i.e. @psc.ap.gov.in. as no other means of application is accepted.

APPSC Group 2 Apply Online 2024 (Closed)

How to Apply for the APPSC Group 2 2024?

To submit the APPSC Group 2 Online Application in the various departments, Candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below.

APPSC Group 2 Online Application Step 1: One-Time Registration

  1. Visit the official website i.e. @psc.ap.gov.in or click on the link mentioned above in the article.
  2. Now, on the Homepage, click on “Direct Recruitment” and then the “New Notification” Link.
  3. Now click on the “Apply” option present in front of the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024 advertisement.
  4. Register yourself with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
  5. A unique ID and Password will be provided to you.

APPSC Group 2 Online Application Step 2: Fill Out the Form

  1. Login again with the APPSC Registration ID and Password.
  2. The candidate is required to select “application submission” and then access the system using the official ID and password.
  3. Subsequently, upon successful login, the candidate should meticulously complete the remaining sections.
  4. Following this, the candidate must make the necessary application fee payment and click the submit button after verifying the information.
  5. Once these steps are completed, the APPSC Group 2 Application Form will be successfully submitted, and it should be downloaded for future reference.
  6. An ID and password will be generated and sent to the official email address and mobile number.

Documents Required for APPSC Group 2 Online Application 2024

During the APPSC Group 2 Online Application, candidates are required to submit the following documents during the Registration process. Also, the documents should be prescribed size and format as shown in the table below. Along with a Photograph and signature, candidates are required to submit the following details:

  1. Aadhaar number
  2. Personal Details
  3. Phone Number
  4. Address
  5. Email ID
  6. Educational Details
Document Dimensions Required for APPSC Group 2 Application Form 2024
Documents Dimension
Photograph 50 kb, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm in JPG/JPEG format
Signature 30 kb, 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm in JPG/JPEG format

APPSC Group 2 Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the application fee online while filling out the application form. This fee is non-refundable and varies as per the category of the candidates.

APPSC Group 2 Application Fee
Category Examination Fee Processing fees
General Category Candidates Rs. 80 Rs. 250
SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men Rs. 250

APPSC Group 2 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who want to apply for 905 Group 2 Post vacancies in APPSC must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria set by the APPSC for the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024. The eligibility criteria include: Age Limit, Qualification, and other criteria such as:

APPSC Group 2 Age limit

Candidates must be in the age group of 18-42 years. Age Relaxation in the upper age limit for the candidates belonging to the reserved category is applicable as per the Andhra Pradesh Govt. Norms.

  • For Post Code No. 07, No person shall be eligible, if he/she is less than 18 years of age and if he/she is more than 30 years of age as of 01/07/2023.
  • For Post Code No. 02, No person shall be eligible, if he/she is less than 20 years of age and if he/she is more than 42 years of age as of 01/07/2023.
Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST/BC/AP State Government Employees* 5 years
PH 10 years
Ex-servicemen/NCC (who worked as an instructor)/Contract employees (state census department) 3 years
Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum service of 6 months 3 years
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands, who are not remarried and belonging to SC/ST category Upper Age Limit- 48 years
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands, who are not remarried and not belonging to SC/ST category Upper Age Limit- 43 years

APPSC Group 2 Qualification (as of 07/12/2023)

Candidates who have acquired a Graduation Degree in the required stream/discipline from a recognized University are eligible for the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024.

APPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2024

The selection process of the candidates for the Group 2 Services in APPSC through APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024 is based on the following stages. Check the stage-wise APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024 Selection Process.

  1. Stage 1- Screening Test
  2. Stage 2- Mains Exam
  3. Stage 3- Computer Proficiency Test
  4. Stage 4- Document Verification

APPSC Group 2 2024 Exam Pattern

Check the APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern for Prelims and Mains Exam is given below:

APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern for Prelims

  1. The Mode of the Exam will be Offline mode.
  2. There will be 150 MCQs having 01 mark each asked in the APPSC Group 2 prelims exam.
  3.  The total duration of the prelims exam is 150 minutes i.e. 2hrs 30 min.
  4. Those who clear the prelims exam will be called for the APPSC Group 2 mains exam.
  5. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
Subject Questions Marks Time Duration
Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History 30 30 150 min
Geography 30 30
Indian Society 30 30
Current Affairs 30 30
Mental Ability 30 30
Total 150 150

APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern for Mains

  1. The APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam comprises 02 Papers i.e. Papers I and II having 150 MCQs of 1 mark each.
  2. The total duration of each paper is 150 minutes each for each paper.
  3. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
Paper No. Subjects Questions Marks Duration
Paper-I
  • Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the History of Various Social and Cultural Movements in 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

  1. The APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test will be held to test the Computer Skills of the candidates.
  2. Candidates will get 60 minutes to attempt the test.
  3. The minimum qualifying marks for the APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test are:
    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 Marks

APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2024

The APPSC Group 2 Syllabus consists of topics that will be covered under the Prelims and Mains Exam. The detailed Syllabus for the APPSC Group II Syllabus covering all these topics is provided below.

APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus

The APPSC Group 2 Prelims exam will be based on questions from subjects like General Studies and Mental Ability, Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh, the Indian Constitution, and Planning and Economy. Check the table below for the detailed APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus.

Section/Subjects Syllabus
Indian History (30 Marks)
  1. Ancient History: Salient features of Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic age – Emergency of Buddhism and Jainism – Mauryan Empire and Gupta Empire: Their administration, Socio-Economic and Religious Conditions, Art and
    Architecture, Literature – Harshavardhana and his Achievements.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 20thCentury – Indian National Movement: its various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country – Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country
Geography (30 Marks)
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Human Geography of India and AP: Human Development – Demographics – Urbanization and Migration – Racial, Tribal, Religious and Linguistic groups.
Indian Society (30 Marks)
  1. Structure of Indian Society: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Caste, Tribe, Ethnicity, Religion and Women
  2. Social Issues: Casteism, Communalism and Regionalisation, Crime against Women, Child Abuse and Child Labour, Youth Unrest and Agitation.
  3. Welfare Mechanism: Public Policies and Welfare Programmes, Constitutional

and Statutory Provisions for Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes, Minorities, BCs, Women, Disabled and Children.

Current Affairs (30 Marks) Major Current Events and Issues about:
– International,
– National and
– State of Andhra Pradesh
Mental Ability (30 Marks)
  1. Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive): Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Argument, Statement and Conclusion, Statement and Courses of Action.
  2. Mental Ability: Number Series, Letter Series, Odd Man out, Coding-Decoding, Problems relating to Relations, Shapes, and their Sub Sections.
  3. 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 2 Mains Syllabus

The detailed APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam syllabus has been shared in the table below. There will be two papers in the APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam with two sections in each.

Paper/Subject Syllabus
Paper-I (A): Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the history of various social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh
  1. Pre-historic cultures of AP,
  2. Geographical Features of Andhra and its impact on history and culture
  3. Important small & big dynasties that ruled Andhra Pradesh between the 11th and 16th centuries A.D.,
  4. Advent of Europeans
  5. Origin and growth of the Andhra movement,
  6. Events responsible for the formation of Andhra Pradesh state etc.
Paper-I (B): General overview of the Indian Constitution
  1. Structure and functions of the Indian Government,
  2. Nature of the Indian Constitution,
  3. Distribution of Legislative and Executive Powers between the Union and the States;
  4. Center-State Relations
  5. Centralization vs Decentralisation
Paper II (Part A)
  1. Structure of Indian Economy, Economic Planning and Policy
  2. Money, Banking, Public Finance and Foreign Trade
  3. Agricultural Sector, Industrial Sector and Services in the Indian Economy:
  4. Structure of Andhra Pradesh Economy and Public Finance
  5. Agriculture and Allied Sector, Industrial Sector and Services Sector of Andhra Pradesh
Paper II (Part B)
  1. Technology Missions, Policies, and Applications
  2. Energy Management
  3. Ecosystem and Biodiversity
  4. Waste Management and Pollution Control
  5. Environment and Health

APPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2024

The APPSC Group 2 Answer key has been released on the official website of APPSC at www.psc.ap.gov.in. The official answer key is released for the candidates just after the exam. It helps in analysing and calculating the marks that the candidates can expect in future results. This helps in reducing anxiety regarding the result and better preparation for further exam stages.

APPSC Group 2 Previous Year Papers

The APPSC Group 2 Previous Year Question Papers will help the candidates in knowing the past trends of the questions asked in the exam. By practicing the Previous Year Papers you will get an idea about the type of questions asked and difficulty level of the Exam. Click on the link below to access the APPSC Group 2 Previous Year Question Papers.

APPSC Group 2 2024 Salary

As per the 7th Pay Commission, APPSC Group 2 Salary for both Executive and Non-Executive posts is given below. The table given below mentions the APPSC Group 2 Payscale. The updated salary details are mentioned in the APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024.

APPSC Group 2 Salary (Executive Posts)
Post Pay Scale Range
Deputy Tehsildar in Andhra Pradesh Revenue Subordinate Service Rs. 28,940 – 78,910
Assistant Commercial Tax Officer in Commercial Taxes Subordinate Service Rs. 28,940 – 78,910
Assistant Labor Officer in Andhra Pradesh Labor and Employment Sub Service Rs. 28,940 – 78,910
Executive Officer Grade I in Endowments Commissioner Rs. 29,760 – 80,930
Assistant Development Officers in Andhra Pradesh Handloom and Textile Department Rs. 26,600 – 77,030
Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector in Andhra Pradesh Prohibition and Excise Sub-Service Rs. 26,600 – 77,030
Municipal Commissioner Grade III in AP Municipal Commissioner Subordinate Service Rs. 29,760 – 80,930
Extn Officer in Panchayat Raj and Rural Department Rs. 29,760 – 80,930
Assistant Registrar in AP Co-operative Societies Rs. 29,760 – 80,930
APPSC Group 2 Salary (Non-Executive Posts)
Post Pay Scale Range
Senior Accountant Rs. 22,460 – Rs. 66,330
Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat Sub Service Rs. 26,600 – Rs. 77,030
Senior Auditor Rs. 22,460 – Rs. 66,330
Junior Assistant Rs. 16,400 – Rs. 49,870

APPSC Group 2 Previous Year Papers – Click Here

APPSC Group 2 2024 Online Class

Candidates who are preparing for the APPSC Group 2 Exam must be looking for proper guidance and mentorship. For this, we have shared the APPSC Group 2 Online Class link where candidates will be given proper mentorship, live classes, doubt-solving classes, recorded lectures, practice sets, and more. Click on the direct link shared below to join the APPSC Group 2 Online Class.

APPSC Group 2 2024 Live Class

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FAQs

Is APPSC Group 2 notification released 2024?

Yes, the APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024 has been released for 905 vacancies on 20th December 2023.

How can I apply for the APPSC Group 2 Exam 2024?

Details on the application process, including the online application form, is provided on this page. Applicants will need to follow the instructions and deadlines mentioned in the official APPSC Group 2 notification.

What is the selection process for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024?

The selection process typically involves multiple stages, including a preliminary exam, a mains exam, and a computer proficiency test. The specific details of the selection process will be provided in the official notification.

What is the exam pattern for the APPSC Group 2 Exam?

The exam pattern, including the number of papers, subjects, and marks distribution is mentioned in the article.

What is the qualification for AP Group 2?

Candidates applying for the AP Group 2 Recruitment 2024 must have a graduation degree and must be in the age group of 18-42 years.

What is the last date to apply for APPSC 2023 Group 2 Recruitment?

The last date to apply for the APPPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024 had been extended till 17th January 2024.

What is the fee for APPSC Group 2 exam?

The APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024 is Rs.330 for General Category and Rs.80 for Reserved Category.

What is the salary of Group 2 officer in APPSC?

The APPSC Group 2 Salary for Executive post is in the range of Rs.26,600- Rs.80,930 and differs post-wise and for the non-executive post it is Rs.16,400 – Rs.77,030.

When is the APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam 2024?

The APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2024 has been released on 10th April 2024 and the Exam is scheduled for 28th July 2024. Candidates who appeared for the Prelims Exam, can check their results here.

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