APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 Out for 897 Posts

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 has been released on 7th December 2023 at official website psc.ap.gov.in. Candidates can download the APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 PDF from the direct link given in this article.

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) organizes the APPSC Group 2 Exam at the state level in Andhra Pradesh. There are 897 vacancies for both Executive and Non-Executive Posts. The exam, held annually, has three stages: Prelims, Mains test, and Computer Proficiency Test. Aspiring candidates can register from December 21, 2023, to January 10, 2024. The examination is conducted in both English and Telugu languages, and successful candidates will secure government jobs with job locations in Andhra Pradesh.

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APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 – Overview

Conducting Body	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam Name	APPSC Group 2 Exam
Exam Level	State Level (Andhra Pradesh)
Vacancy	897
Posts	Executive and Non-Executive Posts
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Category	Sarkari Result
Registration Dates	21st December 2023 to 10th January 2024
Exam Stages	Three (Prelims, Mains test & Computer Proficiency Test)
Language	English and Telugu
Job Location	Andhra Pradesh
Official Website	https://psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 Important Dates

APPSC Group 2 2023 Events	Dates
APPSC Group 2 2023 Notification	7th December 2023
Apply Online Starts	21st December 2023
Last Date to Apply Online	10th January 2024
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam 2023	25th February 2024
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Result 2023	Soon
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam 2023	Soon
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Result 2023	Soon
APPSC Group 2 Interview 2023	Soon
APPSC Group 2 Result 2023	Soon

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 Vacancies

APSSC plans to fill 897 Group 2 positions, comprising 331 Executive roles (e.g., Municipal Commissioner, Deputy Tahsildar) and 566 Non-Executive roles (e.g., Auditor, Junior Assistant). The recruitment targets various departments, offering opportunities for eligible candidates in diverse positions within Andhra Pradesh.

APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy 2023

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 no of Vacancies is 331.

APPSC Group 2 Non-Executive Vacancy 2023

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

There is total 566 Posts.

APPSC Group 2 Application Fee 2023

Category	Examination Fee	Processing Fees
General Category Candidates	Rs. 30	Rs. 330
SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men	Rs. 30	Rs. 80

Note: Candidates must submit their application fees online for successful form submission. General Category candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 360, while candidates from SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men categories have a reduced fee of Rs. 110.

Steps to Apply Online for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023

Step 1: APPSC Group 2 OTPR Process

1. Visit the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) at https://psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Navigate to “Direct Recruitment” and click on “New Notification.”
3. Choose “New Registration” and meticulously fill in the required details, including Aadhaar number, name, birth details, address, email ID, mobile number, and education details.
4. Upload a passport-sized photograph (JPG/JPEG format, 50 kb, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) and signature (JPG/JPEG format, 30 kb, 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm) in the specified format.

Step 2: Submit Application Form

1. Log in to the website using the generated ID and password.
2. Access the application submission section and log in using the official ID and password.
3. Fill in the remaining details attentively after logging in.
4. Proceed to pay the stipulated application fee and confirm before clicking on the submit button.
5. The APPSC Group 2 Application Form is now successfully submitted; download it for future reference.
6. An ID and password will be generated and sent to the registered email and mobile number for further correspondence.

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Requirements
Education Qualification	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
Age Limit (as on 07/12/2023)	Minimum 18 years, Maximum 42 years.

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023 Age Limit

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST/BC	5 years
AP State Government Employees*	5 years
PH	10 years
Ex-servicemen	3 years
NCC (who worked as an instructor)	3 years
Contract employees (state census department)	3 years

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023 Selection Process

Selection Process for APPSC Group 2 Services:

Stage 1: Preliminary Exam

1. Candidates will undergo a Preliminary Exam designed as a screening process.

Stage 2: Mains Exam

2. Successful candidates from the Prelims will proceed to the Mains Exam.

Stage 3: Computer Proficiency Test

3. Post Mains, candidates will face a Computer Proficiency Test to assess their digital skills.

Stage 4: Document Verification

4. Candidates qualifying in all stages will undergo Document Verification.

Final Selection:

The final merit list will be based on the marks obtained in the Mains Exam. Those who clear all stages and document verification will be considered for the APPSC Group 2 services.

APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Studies and Mental Ability	150	150	150 Minutes

• Exam Overview:
  • The APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam serves as a screening stage for shortlisting candidates for the main exam.
  • The exam comprises 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • There is only one section, “General Studies and Mental Ability.”
  • Topics under General Studies include Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, and Current Affairs.
  • Negative marking of one-third marks is applicable for each wrong answer.
  • The total duration of the test is 150 minutes.

APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
I	1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh (History of Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh) 2. General Overview of the Indian Constitution	150	150	150 Minutes
II	1. Indian and AP Economy 2. Science and Technology	150	150	–
Total	–	300	300	–

Exam Overview:

The APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam consists of three papers with equal weightage.All questions are of objective type, akin to a bachelor’s degree level. Each question carries a weightage of 1 mark. A negative marking scheme of one-third marks is applicable for every incorrect answer.

Paper-wise Details:

Paper I:

• Social History of Andhra Pradesh (History of Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh)
• General Overview of the Indian Constitution
• Total Questions: 150
• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 150 Minutes

Paper II:

• Indian and AP Economy
• Science and Technology
• Total Questions: 150
• Total Marks: 150

APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test

Test	Marks	Duration
Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software	100	60 Minutes
[Part A & Part B]
Total	100	60 Minutes

• Exam Overview:
  • The exam comprises two parts, each focusing on specific computer skills.
  • Aspirants are allotted 60 minutes to complete the practical exam.
  • It is a practical assessment.
  • Minimum qualifying marks are set at 30 for SC/ST/PH, 35 for B.C., and 40 for O.C.

Test Details:

Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software (Part A & Part B):

• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 60 Minutes

APPSC Group 2 2023 Prelims Syllabus 2023

Section/Subjects	Syllabus
Indian History	Ancient History Medieval History Modern History
Geography	General and Physical Geography Economic Geography of India and AP Human Geography of India and AP
Indian Society	Structure of Indian Society Social Issues Welfare Mechanism
Current Affairs	International National State of Andhra Pradesh
Mental Ability	Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive) Mental Ability Basic Numeracy

APPSC Group 2 2023 Mains Syllabus 2023

Paper	Topics
Paper 1	Section A- Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh Section B- Indian Constitution
Paper 2	Section A- Indian and AP Economy Section B- Science and Technology

APPSC Group 2 Executive Salary 2023

Posts	Salary
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 Non-Executive Salary 2023

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 Notification 2023 – FAQs