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About APPSC Exams

Your gateway to prestigious government services in Andhra Pradesh.

An Introduction to APPSC Recruitments

Group 1, Group 2 and other recruitments conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) are among the most prestigious and competitive exams. These recruitments offer aspirants a remarkable opportunity to serve the nation, contribute to governance, and play a pivotal role in shaping public policy.

Services Recruited Through APPSC

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) recruits candidates for a wide range of executive, technical, administrative, medical, engineering, educational, and welfare-related services.

APPSC Group 1 Services

Top-level state administrative posts equivalent to UPSC IAS/IPS at the national level.

  • Deputy Collector (Revenue Department)
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP – Civil)
  • Commercial Tax Officer (CTO)
  • Regional Transport Officer (RTO)
  • District Registrar (Registration & Stamps)
  • District Employment Officer
  • Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies
  • Deputy Superintendent of Jails
  • Assistant Commissioner of Labour
  • Municipal Commissioner (Grade-II)
  • Assistant Commissioner of Endowments
  • Assistant Commissioner of State Audit Service
  • District Tribal Welfare Officer
  • District Panchayat Officer
  • Assistant Director (Horticulture / Economics & Statistical / Survey & Land Records)
  • District Public Relations Officer
  • Assistant Conservator of Forests
  • Fisheries Development Officer

APPSC Group 2 Services

Executive Posts

  • Assistant Commercial Tax Officer
  • Deputy Tahsildar (Revenue Subordinate Service)
  • Assistant Labour Officer
  • Sub-Registrar (Registration Department)
  • Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector
  • Extension Officer (PR & RD / Women Development & Child Welfare)
  • Municipal Commissioner Grade-III
  • Assistant Development Officer (Handlooms & Textiles)
  • Assistant Registrar (Cooperative Societies)

Non-Executive Posts

  • Assistant Section Officer (GAD / Law / Legislature / Finance)
  • Senior Auditor (State Audit Subordinate Service)
  • Auditor (Pay & Accounts Subordinate Service)
  • Senior Accountant (Treasuries & Accounts)
  • Junior Accountant (Treasuries & Accounts)
  • Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat departments
  • Assistant Public Relations Officer
  • Industrial Promotion Officer
  • Junior Lecturer
  • Assistant Statistical Officer
  • Food Safety Officer
  • Technical Assistant
  • Analyst Grade-II (Pollution Control Board)

Other Technical, Academic & Specialist Service Recruitments

Medical & Health Services

  • • Civil Assistant Surgeon
  • • Medical Officer (AYUSH)
  • • Food Safety Officer
  • • Assistant Public Health roles

Engineering & Technical

  • • Assistant Executive Engineer
  • • Assistant Engineer
  • • Town Planning Assistant
  • • Forest Range Officer
  • • Forest Beat Officer
  • • Deputy Surveyor
  • • Inspector of Boilers
  • • Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector

Education Services

  • • Lecturers in Govt Degree Colleges
  • • Polytechnic College Lecturers
  • • Junior Lecturers
  • • Lecturers / Assistant Professors (AYUSH)

Agriculture & Allied

  • • Agriculture Officer
  • • Extension Officer
  • • Sericulture Officer
  • • Assistant Inspector of Fisheries
  • • Horticulture Officer
  • • Assistant Chemist

Information Services

  • • Assistant Public Relations Officer
  • • Deputy Executive Information Engineer
  • • Research Officer
  • • Junior Translator (Telugu)

Examination Patterns

APPSC Group-1 Services

1. Preliminary (Screening) Exam

  • Paper 1: General Studies (History, Culture, Economy, Polity, etc.)
  • Paper 2: General Aptitude (Mental Ability, S&T, Current Events)
  • • Each paper: 120 questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes.
  • • Negative marking: 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer.
  • • Qualifying nature only.

2. Main Examination (Descriptive)

  • • Telugu (Qualifying – 150 marks)
  • • English (Qualifying – 150 marks)
  • • Paper I: General Essay (150 marks)
  • • Paper II: History, Culture & Geography (150 marks)
  • • Paper III: Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics (150 marks)
  • • Paper IV: Economy & Development (150 marks)
  • • Paper V: Science & Technology (150 marks)
  • • Duration: 180 minutes per paper.

3. Interview / Personality Test

Evaluates suitability, personality traits, and awareness. Final selection based on Mains + Interview.

APPSC Group-2 Services

1. Preliminary Exam (Objective)

  • • Single paper (150 marks, 150 minutes)
  • • Topics: History, Geography, Indian Society, Current Affairs, Mental Ability.

2. Main Examination (Objective)

  • Paper 1 (150 Marks): Section A – Indian Constitution, Section B – AP History
  • Paper 2 (150 Marks): Section A – Indian Economy & AP Economy, Section B – Science & Technology, Environment
  • 👉 Total = 300 marks

👉 No interview stage for Group 2