APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date For 905 Vacancies

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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the Group 2 Exam to fill executive and non-executive positions across the state. In the upcoming APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024, the commission aims to fill 905 vacancies in various departments. The recruitment process involves three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Computer Proficiency Test. Only candidates who clear the Preliminary Exam can proceed to the Main Exam, scheduled for July 28, 2024. Refer to the following article for more information on the recruitment process and exam details.

APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date 2024

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced the Group 2 Mains Exam date for candidates who have qualified the Preliminary Exam. The Mains Exam comprises two papers, each carrying 150 marks, with a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for incorrect answers. Please find the official notice below for more details.

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024

The APPSC is set to release the Group 2 Notification 2023 shortly, and candidates can access it on the official website, psc.ap.gov.in. In a recent announcement by the APPSC, it has been revealed that there are a total of 897 vacancies for Group II services.

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024
Conducting Body	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam Name	APPSC Group 2 Exam
Exam Level	State Level (Andhra Pradesh)
Vacancy	905 (53 carried forward) (revised)
Posts	Executive and Non-Executive Posts
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Category	Exam Date
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Date	28th July 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 2024 Exam Date

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024 has been released along with online registration dates and APPSC Group 2 Prelims & Mains Exam Date. APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam 2024 will be held on 28th July 2024. The complete calendar of APPSC Group 2 Exam 2023-24 has been updated in the table below.

APPSC Group 2 2024- Important Dates
APPSC Group 2 2024 Events	Dates
APPSC Group 2 Notification Released	20th December 2023
APPSC Group 2 Apply Online Starts	21st December 2023
Last Date to Apply Online	10th January 2024
APPSC Group 2 Hall Ticket 2024	14th February 2024
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam 2024	25th February 2024
APPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2024	26th February 2024
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Result 2024	10th April 2024
APPSC Group 2 Mains Hall Ticket 2024	07 to 10 days before the exam date
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam 2024	28th July 2024
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Result 2024	To be notified

APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2024

APSSC has unveiled a total of 897 positions under Group 2, encompassing both Executive and Non-Executive roles. Within the Executive category, there are 331 vacancies distributed among key positions such as Municipal Commissioner, Sub-Registrar, Deputy Tahsildar, Assistant Labour Officer, Assistant Registrar, Extension Officer, Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector, and Assistant Development Officer. These positions span across diverse departments. For a detailed overview of the executive posts, please refer to the table below.

APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy 2024
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	14
07	Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service	149
Total Vacancies		325

APPSC Group 2 Non-Executive Vacancy 2024 [Fresh Vacancies]
Post Code No.	Name of Posts & Departments	Vacancies
09	Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service	211
10	Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service	12
11	Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat Sub-Service	14
12	Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service	23
13	Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service	05
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	10
16	Senior Accountant in Branch-II (Category-I) A.P. Treasuries and Accounts (District) Sub-Service	10
18	Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service	20
19	Junior Assistant in A.P. Public Service Commission	30
20	Junior Assistant in Economics and Statistics	05
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
Total		521

APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2024 [Carried Forward]
Post Code No.	Name of Department	Vacancies
APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy 2024
05	Assistant Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Subordinate Service	02
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	03
08	Assistant Development Officer in A.P. Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service	01
Total		08
APPSC Group 2 Non- Executive Vacancy 2024
09	Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service	07
10	Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service	03
11	Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat SubService	01
13	Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service	03
15	Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (HODs)	01
16	Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (Districts)	02
17	Senior Accountant in A.P. Works & Accounts (Zone wise) Sub Service	02
18	Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service	02
19	Junior Assistant in A.P. Public Service Commission	02
20	Junior Assistant in Economics and Statistics	01
21	Junior Assistant in Social Welfare	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
Total		45

APPSC Group 2 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023 must fall within the age range of 18 to 42 years. The Andhra Pradesh Government norms allow for age relaxation in the upper age limit for candidates belonging to specific categories. The details of age relaxation are as follows:

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

As of December 7, 2023, candidates are required to possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline to be eligible for the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment.

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

The selection process for Group 2 Services in APPSC through the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023 involves the following stages:

Stage 1 – Preliminary Exam
Stage 2 – Mains Exam
Stage 3 – Computer Proficiency Test
Stage 4 – Document Verification

APPSC Group 2 2023 Exam Pattern

APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern for Prelims

The exam mode can be either Offline or Online, as confirmed by the official notification.
There will be 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying 01 mark in the APPSC Group 2 prelims exam.
The total duration of the prelims exam is 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes).
There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each incorrect answer.

Subject	Questions	Marks
Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History	30	30
Geography	30	30
Indian Society	30	30
Current Affairs	30	30
Mental Ability	30	30
Total	150	150

APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern for Mains

The APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam consists of two papers, Paper I and II, each having 150 MCQs with 1 mark for each question.
The duration for each paper is 150 minutes.
Negative marking of 1/3rd marks is applicable for each incorrect answer.

Paper No.	Subjects	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper-I	Social History of Andhra Pradesh, General Overview of the Indian Constitution	150	150	150 min
Paper-II	Indian and AP Economy, Scientific and Technical Sciences	150	150	150 min
Total		300	300

APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test

The Computer Proficiency Test assesses candidates’ computer skills.
Candidates have 60 minutes to complete the test.
Minimum qualifying marks: 30 for SC/ST/PH, 35 for B.C., and 40 for O.C.

Test	Marks	Duration
Proficiency in Office Automation with the usage of Computers and Associated Software [Part A & Part B]	100	60 Minutes
Total	50