APPSC 2021 Overview: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, & Selection Process
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Oct 20, 2020
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the notification for APPSC Group 1 Recruitment. Hence, the desired candidates will get the chance to be recruited for several posts. To know more latest updates about APPSC 2021 Recruitment, the aspirants should visit the official website that is https://psc.ap.gov.in/
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The APPSC Group I exam will be held from November 2, 2020, to November 13, 2020. Download and check the 2020 APPSC exam dates issued by the committee. The Public Service Commission of Andhra Pradesh announced the main examination dates for APPSC Group I in 2020. The APPSC Group I exam will be held from November 2, 2020, to November 13, 2020. Recruitment activities are underway to fill 169 Group I positions. APPSC has published the official test date notice on its official website.
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APPSC 2021 Group 1 Highlights
| Exam Name | APPSC Group 1 Exam |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | State Level (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Screening Exam) and online( Main Exam) |
| Application Fee | 250+120= 370 (Rs.250 for the reserved category candidates) |
| Language | English and Telugu |
| Exam Purpose | To recruit the candidates for the executive and non-executive posts |
| No. of Test Cities | Test centres across the state Andhra Pradesh |
| Exam Helpdesk | 0866-2527820,0866-2527821 |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
Details of the Posts
| Deputy Registrar | – |
| Deputy Collector | District B.C. Welfare Officer |
| District Registrar | Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) |
| Assistant Audit Office | District Tribal Welfare Office |
| District Fire Officers | Mandal Parishad Development Officer |
| Assistant Commissioner | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II |
| District Panchayat Officer | District Social Welfare Officer |
| Regional Transport Officers | Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer |
| District Employment Officer | Assistant Prohibition & Excise Superintendent |
| Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) | Administrative Officer / Lay Secretary & Treasurer |
Important Dates of APPSC Group 1 Notification
| Starting date to apply | 1st week of January 2021 |
| The final date for submission | 4th week of January 2021 |
| Last date for fee payment | 4th week of January 2021 |
| Date of hall ticket download | 1 week before the exam |
| Preliminary exam date | 2nd week of March 2021 |
| Mains exam date | 2nd week of June 2021 |
APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- The interested candidates, who are willing to apply for the APPSC Group 1 exam, should be Indian.
- In addition, the interested applicants should belong from the Andhra Pradesh Domicile.
Age Group
- For postcode number: 01, 02, 06, 07, and 09 to 19: The aspirants should be belonging from the age group of 18 years and 42 years.
- For postcode number 03 and 04: The age group of the interested candidates should be between 21 years and 28 years.
- For postcode number 05: The age group of the interested candidates should be between 21 years and 26 years.
- For postcode number 08: The age group of the interested candidates should be between 18 years and 26 years.
Age Relaxation
| Category of Candidate | Relaxation to Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC, ST and Backward Classes | 5 years |
| Physically Handicapped persons | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years + Service Period |
| A.P. State Government Employee | Up to a maximum of 5 Years based on the length of regular service. |
Physical Requirements
| Post Code | Category | Physical Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| For Post Code No. 03 to 05 | General | Minimum: 167.6 CMs Chest criteria: Minimum chest expansion should be 5 CMs, while should have a minimum of 86.3 CMs round chest |
| S.T. | Height: Minimum 164 CMs Chest criteria: Minimum chest expansion should be 5 CMs, while should have a minimum of 83.8 CMs round chest |
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| For Post Code No. 03 | (Women) | Minimum: 152.5 CMs. Chest criteria: Minimum chest expansion should be 5 CMs, while should have a minimum of 86.3 CMs round chest Weight: Not less than 45.5 Kg. |
| For Post Code No. 08 | Men | Minimum: 165 CMs. Chest criteria: Minimum chest expansion should be 5 CMs, while should have a minimum of 86 CMs round chest |
Lastly, two eye’s tests will be conducted of the aspirants for examining any abnormality in their eyes is present or not.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| District Fire Officers in A.P. Fire Service. | From any recognised University, the aspirants should qualify the Degree in Engineering (Fire). However, if the aspirants would not have B.E (Fire) qualifications then any equivalent degree will be considered. |
| Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | The interested aspirants should have a degree in Economics or Mathematics or Commerce from any UGC affiliated University with at least 2nd class in the subject. Apart from this, the candidates can also be Chartered Accountants of the United Kingdom or India or the incorporated Accountant (London). |
| District Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social Welfare Service | The candidates should complete the bachelor’s degree from an affiliated Indian University or from any Central Act or State Act or Provincial Act Affiliated Institution by the University Grants Commission. The candidates, who will acquire a degree in Social Work or Sociology, can also apply for this post. |
APPSC Application Form Fill Up Process 2021
- To enrol the names, the aspirants have to fill the APPSC online application form.
- The candidates have to open the official website of APPSC
- Now, the students have to open the homepage of APPSC and then they need to click the ‘Andhra Pradesh PSC Application Form’
- In the next step, the candidates have to provide the essential details in the form
- Once you complete the application form, the aspirants have to upload the scanned image of your photograph and signature.
- Now, you can submit your APPSC online application form 2021
- Lastly, you have to submit the application fees for completing the online application form fill up process.
- Do not forget to take a print out of the application form for your future reference
APPSC Application Fees
| Category | Application Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | Rs.250 |
| SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men | R.250 |
| Families having Household Supply White Card issued by Civil Supplies Department, A.P. Government. (Residents of Andhra Pradesh) | Rs.250 |
| Un-employed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser- A) Dept. | Rs.250 |
APPSC Exam Pattern 2021
Preliminary Exam
Paper I:
| Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| History and Culture | 30 | 30 | 2 hours |
| Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations | 30 | 30 | |
| Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning | 30 | 30 | |
| Geography | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Paper II:
| Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities | 60 | 60 | 2 hours |
| Science and Technologies | 30 | 30 | |
| Current events of Regional, National, and International importance | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | Telugu (Qualifying Nature) | 180 | 150 |
| – | English (Qualifying Nature) | 180 | 150 |
| I | General Essay – on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national, and international importance. | 180 | 150 |
| II | History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 | 150 |
| III | Polity, constitution, Governance, Law, and Ethics | 180 | 150 |
| IV | Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 | 150 |
| V | Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | 180 | 150 |
| Interview | 75 | ||
| Total Marks | 825 | ||
APPSC Exam Centres 2021
Preliminary Exam Centres: Kakinada, Vijayawada, Kadapa, Ongole, Vizianagaram, Anantapur, Srikakulam, Eluru, Tirupathi, Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Nellore, Kurnool
Mains Exam Centres: Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Ananthapur.
APPSC Group 1 Admit card 2021
How to download APPSC 1 group admit card?
- Enter the official website APPSC- https://psc.ap.gov.in
- Click the link given "APPSC Group 1 Exhibition Hall Ticket" Enter your log in user name and password details
- Click on the link "Download Group 1 Service Center Ticket" See the details given in the hall ticket
- Download APPSC 1 group ticket hall for future reference
What to do if the entry and exit of the APPSC admit card is inconsistent?
The APPSC admit cards for the Group I services reflect the official records of the candidates and the committee. There are very few differences in the details mentioned in the APPSC Group 1 admit cards because there is no manual intervention when preparing the admit cards.
In case of any discrepancy in the APPSC Hall Ticket for the group 1 services, the candidates need to inform the commission immediately and do the needful to rectify the errors.
Details mentioned on APPSC 1 admit card
The following details are mentioned on the APSPC Hall ticket:
- Registration Number
- Date of Birth
- Name
- Qualification
- Community
- Father’s Name
- Gender
- PH
- Address
- Venue Code
- Venue Name and Address
APPSC Group 1 Selection Process
There will be three stages of rounds to be selected as the APPSC Group 1 2021 Examination.
Stage 1: APPSC Group 1 Prelims (Screening) Test
The screening exam will be conducted in 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The APPSC Group 1 admit card will be released before seven days of the examination. However, the score of APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam will not be considered in the final merit list. Only this score will be considered for appearing in the second round of the examination.
Stage 2: APPSC Group 1 Main Exam
This is the conventional type exam, which will be conducted in offline mode. The score of the Main exam will be calculated for preparing the merit list. The aspirants will have to answer seven conventional essay types questions.
Stage 3: APPSC Group 1 Interview
This is the final round of the exam, which will be conducted to the commission’s office in Vijaywada. To appear for the exam, the aspirants have to submit the original documents and these are:
- Date of Birth
- Educational Qualification
- Age relaxation claimed the certificate
- Category certificates issued by the competent authority
- Professional Experience certificate
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.