The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has set the date for the Group 2 Mains Exam 2024 on July 28th, 2024, exclusively for candidates who passed the Prelims Exam. This exam aims to fill executive and non-executive roles across the state, with 905 vacancies (including 53 carried forward) in various departments. Candidates who cleared the prelims are eligible for the mains. Applicants need to understand the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, vacancy details, and selection process for this significant opportunity.
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2024
| Main Exam Date Announcement | The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has declared that the AP Group 2 Main Exam will take place on July 28, 2024. |
| Hall Ticket Release | Candidates will receive their hall tickets a few days before the exam date. |
| Eligibility | Only those who cleared the prelims exam are eligible to appear for the mains. |
| Exam Structure | The mains exam consists of two papers, each carrying 150 marks. There’s also a negative marking scheme where 1/3rd mark is deducted for incorrect answers. |
| Accessing Notification | The official notification for the Group 2 exam has been released by APPSC, and candidates can find it on the official website, psc.ap.gov.in. |
| Vacancy Details | According to the recent announcement by APPSC, there are a total of 905 vacancies for Group II services, including 53 carried forward. |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | APPSC Group 2 Exam |
| Exam Level | State Level (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Posts | Executive and Non-Executive Posts |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Stages | Three (Prelims, Mains test & Computer Proficiency Test) |
| Language | English and Telugu |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
Andhra Pradesh PSC Group 2 Exam Date 2024 Announced
| Notification Release | The APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024 has been released. Along with it, the dates for online registration and exam schedules for both prelims and mains have been announced. |
| Notification Released | December 20, 2024 |
| Online Registration Starts | December 21, 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | January 10, 2024 |
| Hall Ticket Availability | February 14, 2024 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | February 25, 2024 |
| Release of Prelims Answer Key | February 26, 2024 |
| Prelims Result Announcement | April 10, 2024 |
| Mains Hall Ticket Availability | 7 to 10 days before the exam date |
| Mains Exam Date | July 28, 2024 |
| Mains Exam Result | To be notified. |
APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2024
In 2024, APSSC has announced 905 job openings for Group 2, including roles in both Executive and Non-Executive categories. Among the Executive roles, there are 331 vacancies available in significant positions like Municipal Commissioner, Sub-Registrar, Deputy Tahsildar, Assistant Labour Officer, Assistant Registrar, Extension Officer, Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector, and Assistant Development Officer. These positions are spread across various departments. Check the table below for more details on these executive posts.
APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy
- Municipal Commissioner Grade-III: There are 4 vacancies for this position in the A.P. Municipal Commissioners Subordinate Service.
- Sub-Registrar Grade-II: There are 16 vacancies for Sub-Registrar Grade-II in the Registration and Stamps Subordinate Service.
- Deputy Tahsildar: In the A.P. Revenue Subordinate Service, there are 114 vacancies for the position of Deputy Tahsildar.
- Assistant Labour Officer: The A.P. Labour Subordinate Service has 28 vacancies for the role of Assistant Labour Officer.
- Assistant Registrar: There are 14 vacancies available for Assistant Registrar in A.P. Co-operative Societies.
- Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector: The A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service has 149 vacancies for the position of Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector.
- Total Vacancies: In total, there are 325 vacancies for various executive positions listed under Group 2.
APPSC Group 2 Non-Executive Vacancy
- Assistant Section Officer (GAD): There are 211 vacancies for Assistant Section Officer in the General Administration Department (GAD) under the A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service.
- Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.): In the Law Department, there are 12 vacancies for Assistant Section Officer.
- Assistant Section Officer (Legislature): The A.P. Legislature Secretariat Sub-Service has 14 vacancies for Assistant Section Officer in the Legislature.
- Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.): There are 23 vacancies for Assistant Section Officer in the Finance Department.
- Senior Auditor: In the A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service, there are 5 vacancies for the position of Senior Auditor.
- Auditor: There are 10 vacancies for Auditor in the Pay & Account Subordinate Service.
- Senior Accountant (Branch-I & Branch-II): A total of 20 vacancies, 10 in each branch, for Senior Accountant are available in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service.
- Junior Accountant: In various departments under the A.P. Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service, there are 20 vacancies for Junior Accountant.
- Junior Assistant: There are numerous vacancies for Junior Assistant positions in different departments, totaling 521 vacancies across various services.
APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2024 [Carried Forward]
Executive Vacancy [Carried Forward]:
- Assistant Registrar: There are 2 vacancies in the A.P. Cooperative Subordinate Service.
- Extension Officer: In the PR & RD in A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service, there are 2 vacancies.
- Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector: There are 3 vacancies in the A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service.
- Assistant Development Officer: There is 1 vacancy in A.P. Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service.
- Total: There are 8 vacancies in total for executive positions carried forward.
Non-Executive Vacancy [Carried Forward]:
- Assistant Section Officer (GAD): There are 7 vacancies in the A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service.
- Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.): In the A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service, there are 3 vacancies.
- Assistant Section Officer (Legislature): There is 1 vacancy in the A.P. Legislature Secretariat SubService.
- Senior Auditor: In the A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service, there are 3 vacancies.
- Senior Accountant (HODs & Districts): There is 1 vacancy for Senior Accountant in A.P.
- Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (HODs) and 2 vacancies in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (Districts).
- Senior Accountant (Zone wise): There are 2 vacancies in A.P. Works & Accounts (Zone wise) Sub Service.
- Junior Accountant: In various departments under A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service, there are 2 vacancies.
- Junior Assistant: There are numerous vacancies for Junior Assistant positions across different departments, totaling 45 vacancies carried forward.
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Age Requirement:
- Candidates must be between 18 to 42 years old to apply.
- Certain categories have relaxation in the upper age limit:
- SC/ST/BC/AP State Government Employees*: 5 years
- PH (Physically Handicapped): 10 years
- Ex-servicemen/NCC (who worked as an instructor)/Contract employees (state census department): 3 years.
Educational Qualification:
- As of December 7, 2023, candidates must have completed Graduation in any discipline.
Selection Process:
Preliminary Exam (Stage 1):
- Candidates first appear for the Preliminary Exam. It’s the initial stage of the selection process.
Mains Exam (Stage 2):
- Those who qualify the Preliminary Exam move on to the Mains Exam. This stage delves deeper into the subjects and topics covered.
Computer Proficiency Test (Stage 3):
- After the Mains Exam, candidates have to undergo a Computer Proficiency Test. This assesses their ability to work with computers efficiently.
Document Verification (Stage 4):
- Finally, candidates who clear all previous stages go through Document Verification. Here, their submitted documents are verified to ensure authenticity.
APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern:
Prelims Exam Pattern:
Exam Mode:
- The exam can be either Offline or Online, as stated in the official notification.
Question Format:
- There will be 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in the prelims exam.
- Each question carries 01 mark.
Exam Duration:
- Candidates have 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) to complete the prelims exam.
Negative Marking:
- For each incorrect answer, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks.
Subject-wise Distribution:
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History: 30 questions carrying 30 marks.
- Geography: 30 questions carrying 30 marks.
- Indian Society: 30 questions carrying 30 marks.
- Current Affairs: 30 questions carrying 30 marks.
- Mental Ability: 30 questions carrying 30 marks.
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern:-
Paper Structure:
- The Mains Exam consists of two papers, Paper I and II.
Question Format:
- Each paper has 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with 1 mark for each question.
Exam Duration:
- Candidates have 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) to complete each paper.
Negative Marking:
- There’s a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
Paper Details:
Paper-I:
- Subjects include Social History of Andhra Pradesh and General Overview of the Indian Constitution.
- Total marks: 150.
Paper-II:
- Subjects include Indian and AP Economy, Scientific, and Technical Sciences.
- Total marks: 150.
APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test:
Test Overview:
- This test evaluates candidates’ computer skills.
Test Duration:
- Candidates have 60 minutes to complete the test.
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- Minimum qualifying marks are 30 for SC/ST/PH, 35 for B.C., and 40 for O.C.
Test Details:
- Proficiency in Office Automation with the usage of Computers and Associated Software:
- Total marks: 100.
- Duration: 60 minutes.
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