{"id":83775,"date":"2021-10-26T15:27:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T09:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=83775"},"modified":"2021-10-26T15:27:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T09:57:21","slug":"appsc-group-2-exam-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/appsc-group-2-exam-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern- Overview, Important Dates, Exam Pattern for Preliminary and Main&#8217;s Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/appsc-group-2-exam-pattern\/#APPSC_Group_2_Exam_Overview\" >APPSC Group 2 Exam: Overview\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/appsc-group-2-exam-pattern\/#APPSC_Group_2_Exam_Important_Dates\" >APPSC Group 2 Exam Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/appsc-group-2-exam-pattern\/#APPSC_Group_2_Exam_Pattern\" >APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/appsc-group-2-exam-pattern\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Every year, the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission organizes APPSC Group-2 Services to examine candidates&#8217; conceptual comprehension and intelligence in order to hire them for various executive and non-executive positions at the state level. All the other important details related to the <strong>APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern<\/strong> are discussed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exams\/?ref=ContTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare for APPSC Group 2 Exam Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_2_Exam_Overview\"><\/span><strong>APPSC Group 2 Exam: Overview\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The important information related to APPSC Group 2 Exam has been listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Organization name<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post<\/td><td>Group 2 (Executive and Non-Executive) Posts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of vacancies<\/td><td>Not announced yet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection Process<\/td><td>Prelims-Main-Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Process<\/td><td>Not announced yet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APPSC Exam Date<\/td><td>Not announced yet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website of APPSC<\/td><td>www.psc.ap.gov.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_2_Exam_Important_Dates\"><\/span><strong>APPSC Group 2 Exam Important Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The important dates that have been announced for the APPSC Group 2 Exam have been given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Start of Online Application<\/td><td>Yet to be announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last date for submission of the application<\/td><td>Yet to be announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Date of the Preliminary Exam\/ Screening Test<\/td><td>April 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Result Date for the Preliminary Exam\/ Screening Test<\/td><td>June 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Date of the Main Exam<\/td><td>September 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Result Date for the Main Exam<\/td><td>November 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Date of the Interview<\/td><td>January 2022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APPSC Group 2 Exam Final Result<\/td><td>February 2022<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_2_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The APPSC Group 2 Selection Process has been divided into the following stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Preliminary Exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Main Exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Interview<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to appear for the main exam of APPSC Group 2, the candidate must first pass the preliminary Exam. All the exams will comprise multiple-choice questions and&nbsp;will be conducted in offline mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Screening Test\/ Preliminary Exam:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Screening Test will have questions based on the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. General Studies and Mental Ability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Cultural and Social History of Andhra Pradesh and Indian Constitution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Planning and Economy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Paper will have a time duration of 150 minutes and will consist of 150 objective questions. Each question will carry 1 mark, thus the paper will be of a total of 150 marks. There will also be a negative marking of 1\/3 marks for every wrong answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main Exam:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Main Exam comprises three papers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paper 1<\/strong>&#8211; General Studies and Mental Ability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paper 2<\/strong>&#8211; a) Social History &nbsp;i.e. the history of various social and cultural movements in Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;b) Basic Overview of the Indian Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paper 3<\/strong>&#8211; Planning in India and Indian Economy, Contemporary Problems and Developments in Rural Society with special reference to Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Paper will have a duration of 150 minutes for each exam. Each exam is of 150 marks. So, the Main Exam is of a total of 450 marks. There will also be a negative marking of 1\/3 marks for every wrong answer in all three papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After clearing the Prelims and Main Exams, the candidates will have to go through further selection processes to get selected for the post. This selection process will consist of Computer Proficiency Test, Document Verification, and Physical Standard Test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Computer Proficiency Test:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Part&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>MS- Word<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>MS- Excel<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C<\/td><td>MS- Powerpoint<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>MS- Access<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E<\/td><td>Internet<\/td><td>05<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This Exam will have a duration of 30 minutes. The exam will be of a total of 50 marks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Physical Standard Test:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Gender<\/td><td>Height<\/td><td>Weight<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Males (General)<\/td><td>165 cm<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>81 cm (5 cm expansion)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Males (ST)<\/td><td>160 cm<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>81 cm (5 cm expansion)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Females<\/td><td>152.5 cm&nbsp;<\/td><td>45.5 kg<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have covered all the details regarding the <strong>APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern<\/strong>. It will help you plan and prepare for your AAPSC Group 2 Exam. You can use the exam pattern to create your own mock test if required. You can reach out to us in case of doubts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1635241987423\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will there be any negative marking in the <strong>APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern<\/strong>?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1\/3 marks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1635242003353\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the maximum marks for the Screening test?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The maximum mark for the screening test is 150.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1635242021238\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the minimum age to appear for the APPSC Group 2 Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The minimum age to appear for the exam is 18 years.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/appsc-group-2-answer-key-2024\/\">APPSC Group 2 Answer key 2024 Out, Direct link to Download<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/appsc-group-2-screen-test-hall-ticket-2024-out\/\">APPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2024 Out, Direct Download Link<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/appsc-group-2-online-application-2024\/\">APPSC Group 2 Online Application Link, Last Date 17th Jan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/appsc-group-2-result\/\">APPSC Group 2 Result- Result, Exam Pattern, Procedure, Cut-off Marks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/appsc-group-2-answer-key\/\">APPSC Group 2 Answer Key- Important Dates, Answer Key&#8217;s<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission organizes APPSC Group-2 Services to examine candidates&#8217; conceptual comprehension and intelligence in<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":83777,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10393,10401,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-83775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-andhra-pradesh-exams","category-appsc-group-2","category-articles","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern- Overview, Important Dates, Exam Pattern<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about the APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern and other related details relevant to the exam. 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