APPSC Group 2 Apply Online 2021 [Application Form, Vacancies] : APPSC Group 2 Notification 2021 will be released by APPSC in August 2021. The total number of vacancies to be recruited under APPSC Group 2 notification 2021 is 36. APPSC will recruit on the Posts like Assistant section officer, deputy tahsildar, Excise Sub-Inspectors, Municipal Commissioner Gr. III, Executive Officer Gr. I, Extn., Officer, Senior Accountants, Asst. Registrar under Group 2 Services.
Latest Update:
18 June 2021: AP Job Calendar 2021-22 has been released and APPSC will release Group I and II Notifications in August 2021 for recruiting 36 vacancies.
- Notification
- Vacancies
- Eligibility
- Age Limit
- Qualification
- Application Fee
- Application Form
- Apply Online
- Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- Hall Tickets
- Results
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission will release APPSC Group 2 Notification 2021 on its official website @psc.gov.in. Interested candidates will have to apply online to appear for this recruitment event.
But before that, you will need to know some essential information about this upcoming examination like the release date of APPSC Group 2 Notification 2021, eligibility criteria, application form, process, fee & mode of payment, admit cards, results, etc.
APPSC Group 2 Quick Look
| Examination Name | APPSC Group II Services Recruitment 2021 |
|---|---|
| Recruitment conducted by | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Notification Release | August 2021 |
| Post Category | Executive and non-executive |
| Vacancies | 36 |
| Essential Qualification | Posts-wise given below |
| Apply Medium | Online |
| Application Form Start Date | August 2021 |
| Last Date of Payment | Sep 2021 |
| Application Form Submission Last date | Sep 2021 |
| Job Place | Within the Andhra Pradesh |
| Admit Card Download | To be notified |
| Screening Test | To be notified |
| Main Examination | To be notified |
| Result | Notified soon |
| Apply Online | http://www.psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC or Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission is one of the largest state recruitment boards in India. APPSC conducts several exams to fill up vacant posts in various state government offices in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Throughout the year, APPSC conducts several recruitment events like Group 1, Group 2, Group-03 (Panchayat Secretary), Group-4, etc. For the year 2021, the commission will conduct a recruitment exam for the APPSC Group –II Services.
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2021
APPSC Group 2 notification 2021 will be released by APPSC on its official website in August 2021. Candidates can download it now through the commission’s official website or by clicking below.
Download APPSC Group 2 Notification 2021 PDF
Read : APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2021
APPSC Group 2 Vacancies 2021
On the basis of APPSC Group 2 notification 2021, the total number of vacancies is 36. Further details of vacancies are given below.
Carried Forward (CF) Vacancies
Executive Posts
Post Code No. Executive Posts Name Department Vacancies 7 Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service 2 5 Assistant Development Officers A.P. Handloom & Textile Dept., 2 4 Assistant Labour Officer A.P. Labour & Employment Sub- Service 2 3 Deputy Tahsildar A.P. Revenue Subordinate Service 6 2 Asst. Commercial Tax Officer A.P. Commercial Taxes Sub-ordinate Service 4 Total Executive (CF) posts 16
Non-Executive Posts
Post Code No. Non-Executive Posts Name Department Vacancies 27 Junior Accountant various Departments in A.P Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service 7 26 Junior Assistant Survey Settlement and Land records Department 1 25 Junior Assistant A.P Roads & Building Department 1 24 Junior Assistant sugar and Cane Department 1 23 Junior Assistant A.P. Agriculture Department in A.P. Ministerial Service 2 22 Junior Assistant A.P. Director General of Prisons & Correctional Services 2 21 Junior Assistant PH & ME Dept., in A.P. Ministerial Service 1 20 Junior Assistant Labour Department A.P. Ministerial Service 1 19 Junior Assistant AP Public Service Commission in A.P. Ministerial Service 24 18 Senior Accountant Insurance A.P. G.L.I Sub service 2 17 Senior Accountant A.P. Treasuries & Accounts District Sub Service 21 15 Senior Accountant A.P. Treasuries & Accounts (HOD) Sub Service 13 14 Senior Auditor A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service 13 12 Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.,) A.P. Secretariat Sub ordinate Service 3 10 Assistant Section Officer (GAD) A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service 2 Total Non-Executive (CF) posts 94
Fresh Vacancies
Executive Posts
Post Code No. Executive Posts Name Department Vacancies 1 Municipal Commissioner Grade-III A.P. Municipal Commissioner Subordinate Service 3 3 Deputy Tahsildar A.P. Revenue Subordinate Service 16 6 Extension Officer Panchayat Raj & Rural Department 40 7 Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service 50 8 Assistant registrar A.P Cooperative societies 23 9 Executive Officer Grade-I Commissioner of Endowments 6 Total Executive fresh vacancies 138
Non-Executive Posts
Post Code No. Non-Executive Posts Name Department Vacancies 10 Assistant Section Officer (GAD) A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service 150 11 Assistant Section Officer (Finance) A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service 15 12 Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.,) A.P. Secretariat Sub ordinate Service 1 13 Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) A.P. Legislature Secretariat Service 12 16 Senior Accountant A.P. Works Accounts Sub Service 20 Total Non-Executive (Fresh) posts 198
APPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria 2021
Below we have provided eligibility criteria for the posts under APPSC Group 2 2021 notification. Interested candidates should check it before attempting an online application.
Age & Relaxation In Upper Limit
As on July 01, 2021, to apply for any of the above said posts (except Post Code No.07), a candidate should be at least 18 years old but not more than 42 years which means candidates should be born between July 02, 1979 to July 01, 2003.
For Post Code No. 07- As on July 01, 2021, the candidate should be at least 18 years old but not more than 28 years which means candidates should be born between July 02, 1992, to July 01, 2002.
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be given to the candidates belonging to below-mentioned categories:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST & BCs | 5 years |
| AP State Government Employees (except APSRTC, APSEB, Municipalities, Corporations) | 5 years |
| PH | 10 years |
| Ex-service men | 3 years |
| NCC (who worked as an instructor) | 3 years |
| Retrenched temporary employees (in state census department) | 3 years |
Educational Qualification
Below we have mentioned APPSC Group 2 post-wise educational qualifications.
| Post Code No. | Name of the Post | Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | B.Sc. or B.A. degree or any other equivalent qualifications |
| 02 | Asst. Commercial Tax Officer | a bachelor's degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| 03 | Deputy Tahsildar | a bachelor's degree |
| 04 | Assistant Labour Officer | a bachelor's degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| 05 | Assistant Development Officers | a bachelor's degree or its equivalent qualifications OR A diploma in Handloom Technology or Textile Technology or an equivalent educational qualification |
| 06 | Extension Officer | a bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Arts or Science |
| 07 | Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector | a bachelor's degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| 08 | Assistant Register | a bachelor's degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| 09 | Executive Officer Grade-I | a bachelor's degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) | a bachelor's degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| 11 | Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.,) | a bachelor's degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics or its equivalent qualifications |
| 12 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.,) | a bachelor's degree in Law or its equivalent qualifications |
| 13 | Assistant Section Officer (Legislature Dept.,) | a bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Senior Auditor | a bachelor's degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| 15 | Senior Accountant in Branch-I (Category-I) (HOD) in A.P. Treasuries & Accounts Sub Service | a bachelor's degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics along with a certificate in Web designing or PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting or Office Automation. Certificate should be from the Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P., Hyderabad OR B.Tech /B.E. with information Technology or Computer Science or B.A. (Comp.) or B.Com.(Comp.) or B.Sc.(Comp.) or B.C.A. |
| 16 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Works & Accounts (Zone wise) Sub Service | a bachelor's degree or its equivalent qualifications and qualified test “Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computer and associated software” of the APPSC / DSC |
| 17 | Senior Accountant in Branch-II (Category-I) A.P. Treasuries & Accounts (District) Sub Service | a bachelor's degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics along with a certificate in Web designing or PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting or Office Automation. Certificate should be from the Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P., Hyderabad OR B.Tech /B.E. with information Technology or Computer Science or B.A. (Comp.) or B.Com.(Comp.) or B.Sc.(Comp.) or B.C.A. |
| 18 | Senior Accountant in Insurance A.P. G.L.I Sub service | a bachelor's degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 | Junior Assistant in A. P. Public Service Commission in A.P. Ministerial Service / Labour Department in Ministerial Service / PH & ME Department in A.P. Ministerial Service / Director General of Prisons & Correctional Services / Agriculture Department in A.P. Ministerial Service / sugar and Cane Department in A.P. Ministerial Service / Roads & Building Department in A.P. Ministerial Service / Survey Settlement Department in A.P. Ministerial Service | a bachelor's degree or its equivalent qualifications |
| 27 | Junior Accountant in (Branch-I) various Departments in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service | a bachelor's degree; persons having a degree in Economics or Mathematics or Commerce will be preferred AND hold a certificate in Web designing or PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting or Office Automation of the Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P., Hyderabad OR B.Tech /B.E. with information Technology or Computer Science or B.A. (Comp.) or B.Com.(Comp.) or B.Sc.(Comp.) or B.C.A. |
Those candidates who have done graduation from Open Universities / Distance Education mode must have a recognized degree by the DEC (also known as Distance Education Council), IGNOU.
Physical Requirements (for Post Code No. 07)
| Women | Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 152.5 cms | 165 cms |
| Weight | 45.5 Kgs | - |
| Chest with a minimum expansion of 5 cms | - | 81 cms |
Note – For more details, please go through APPSC Group 2 notification 2021.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- The candidate should be an Indian citizen and must be free from any type of bodily defect
APPSC Group 2 Application Fee 2021 & Mode Of Payment
All the interested candidates should have to pay a fee of Rs. 250/- as their application processing fee and Rs. 80/- as their APPSC Group 2 examination fee. However, candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men categories are exempted from payment of examination fee and will have to pay only Rs. 250/-.
| Category | Amount (in Rupees) |
|---|---|
| General | 330/- |
| SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men | Rs. 250/- |
To pay a fee, all the candidates should have to use either a debit/credit card or internet banking facility. The fee once paid will be non-refundable under any circumstances. Fee submitted through IPOs and Demand Drafts will not be accepted.
APPSC Group 2 Application Form 2021 & Process
According to AP Group 2 notification 2021, application forms will be available online. Candidates will have to submit an online application on the official website. Below we have provided the complete process of online application.
The first thing interested candidates will require to do is one-time profile registration (OTPR) on APPSC official website www.psc.ap.gov.in. It will be the same as online registration. It will be one of the most important steps of the online application process therefore candidates are requested to fill in details carefully. After one time profile registration (OTPR) successfully registered candidates will get a user ID and password. Candidates will need to switch to the main application form.
Read : APPSC Group 2 Apply Online 2021
How To Go Through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR)?
- Go to APPSC’s official web portal @ psc.ap.gov.in
- On the homepage, you will see several recruitment links, the latest news, photos, etc.
- Now search for one-time profile registration (OTPR) section; click it
- Click on the appropriate link then hit the ‘Continue’ tab
- Since you are in OTPR for registration, therefore, click on the ‘New Registration’ tab and fill up all the required details carefully as you cannot edit or change them later
- Enter Aadhaar number, name, birth details, address, email id, mobile number, education details, etc.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents i.e. photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- Photo – JPG/JPEG format, 50kb, 3.5cm x 4.5cm
- Signature – JPG/JPEG format, 30kb, 3.5cm x 1.5cm
- Submit them and click on the preview tab and then the ‘Save’ tab
- You will see an ID number; note it down carefully to use it in the further online application process
- OTPR ID and password will be mailed and messaged on the given number
APPSC Group 2 Final Online Application Submission
- Open the Commission’s official website @ https://psc.ap.gov.in/
- You will see a few links
- Go through the ‘Click Here’ link available just after the following text- ‘For Online Application Submission of Notifications’
- On clicking the said link, you will see a login screen for new users along with 3 other tabs- ‘Go’, ‘Cancel’ & ‘Existing User’
- Click on the tab ‘Existing User’
- A ‘User Login’ page will be opened
- Enter the ‘User ID’, ‘Password’ then ‘Captcha’
- Click on tab ‘Login’
- A new page will be opened having few guidelines mentioned under ‘Note’
- Read all the points mentioned under the sub-heading ‘Note’ then accept the declaration
- As soon as you will accept the declaration, your ‘Personal Details’ will be fetched from a database of OTPR
- Provide your other personal details like if you belong to Creamy layer then select option ‘Yes’, otherwise ‘No’ and so on
- Check the payment details then read and accept the declaration
- Then click on the tab ‘Initiate Payment’
- A message will be pop up having a tab ‘continue’; click it
- Again a new message will be displayed having few details; read all the details then click on the tab ‘Confirm’
- Further, a new section will be displayed having an option to be selected to make payment online
- On selecting ‘APOnline Payment Gateway’, 3 new options will appear- ‘Net Banking’, ‘Credit Card’ and ‘Debit Card’; select any option then read below provided ‘APOnline PG Terms & Conditions’
- To proceed further, you will have to accept the mentioned terms and conditions
- Then click on the tab ‘Pay Now’
- Go through the payment process
- On successful payment, your half-filled application form will be loaded
- Select your ‘village’ then enter ‘White card number’ if applicable
- Select your ‘Qualification Details’ then select ‘Zone’ and other options such as exam center
- Read and accept the declaration then hit the pointer on the ‘Save’ tab
- Now, your application is submitted successfully; print and keep it safe for future reference
Read : APPSC Group 2 Hall Tickets 2021
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2021 & Exam Pattern
Screening Test / Preliminary Exam
- Sections in question paper – 3 (Section A, B, and C)
- No. of questions – 120
- Type of questions – Objective
- Duration (in minutes) – 150
- Maximum marks – 150
- Negative marks – 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question
| Section and Subjects | Marks | Topics / Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Section A General Studies and Mental Ability | 50 | Applications of general science, international, national & regional current affairs, Events of national and international importance, Indian polity and governance, data analysis, logical interpretation, analytical ability & logical reasoning, environmental protection & sustainable development, geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh, Social- economic and political history of modern India with emphases on Indian national movement etc. |
| Section B (I) Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh | 50 | Pre-historic cultures of AP, Geographical Features of Andhra and its impact on history and culture, important small & big dynasties that ruled Andhradesa between 11th and 16th centuries A.D., advent of Europeans, origin and growth of Andhra movement, events responsible for the formation of Andhra Pradesh state etc. |
(II) Indian Constitution | Structure and functions of Indian Government, Nature of the Indian Constitution, amendment process to the constitution, Fundamental Duties, functions & structure of Indian Government, Judicial Review & Activism, welfare mechanisms in India, Indian political parties, powers and the functions of Constitutional Bodies such as CAG, State Public Service Commissions, UPSC and finance commission | |
| Section C Planning & Economy | 50 | present status & overview of Indian Economy, new economic reforms 1991, Indian agricultural & industrial policies, role of IT industries in development, types of resources, monetary policy of RBI, new foreign trade policy of India, causes and remedies of inflation, Goods and Service Tax (GST), national income and concepts, per capita income, economic policies of Andhra Pradesh, agriculture and industrial growth of Andhra Pradesh, resource development of Andhra Pradesh etc. |
| Total | 150 |
Main Examination
- Number of question papers – 3 (Paper I, II & III)
- No. of questions in each paper – 150
- Type of questions – Objective
- Duration (in minutes) – 150 for each paper
- Maximum marks [in each paper] – 150
- Negative marks – 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question
| Paper and Subject name | Marks | Topics / Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | Applications of general science, international, national & regional current affairs, Events of national and international importance, Indian polity and governance, data analysis, logical interpretation, analytical ability & logical reasoning, environmental protection & sustainable development, geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh, Social- economic and political history of modern India with emphases on Indian national movement etc. |
| Paper II (A) Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the history of various social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh | 150 | Pre-historic cultures of AP, Geographical Features of Andhra and its impact on history and culture, important small & big dynasties that ruled Andhradesa between 11th and 16th centuries A.D., advent of Europeans, origin and growth of Andhra movement, events responsible for the formation of Andhra Pradesh state etc. |
| Paper II (B) General overview of the Indian Constitution | Structure and functions of Indian Government, Nature of the Indian Constitution, amendment process to the constitution, Fundamental Duties, functions & structure of Indian Government, Judicial Review & Activism, welfare mechanisms in India, Indian political parties, powers and the functions of Constitutional Bodies such as CAG, State Public Service Commissions, UPSC and finance commission | |
| Paper III Planning in India and Indian Economy Contemporary problems and developments in rural society with special reference to Andhra Pradesh | 150 | present status & overview of Indian Economy, new economic reforms 1991, Indian agricultural & industrial policies, role of IT industries in development, types of resources, monetary policy of RBI, new foreign trade policy of India, causes and remedies of inflation, Goods and Service Tax (GST), national income and concepts, per capita income, economic policies of Andhra Pradesh, agriculture and industrial growth of Andhra Pradesh, resource development of Andhra Pradesh etc. |
| Total | 450 |
Computer Proficiency Test [Practical]
It will be a qualifying test only for the following postcodes – 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 & 26. This test shall be conducted after the written examinations.
Test Duration (Minutes) Maximum Marks Minimum qualifying marks O.C’s /Including
Ex-Servicemen
and Sports personsB.C’s SC / ST / PH Computer Proficiency test 30 50 20 17.5 15
To know the detailed syllabus, please refer to APPSC Group 2 Notification 2021.
Download APPSC Group 2 Syllabus (Prelim and Main) 2021 pdf
APPSC Group 2 Hall Tickets 2021
APPSC Group –II services recruitment 2021 admit cards/ hall tickets will be available to download 10 days from the date of the screening test. After uploading the screening test admit cards on the website, the commission will inform candidates by sending an SMS or email.
How To Get Hall Ticket?
- Open APPSC Official website @psc.ap.gov.in
- Find Admit card download link for APPSC Group 2 service (Prelims/Mains)
- Enter OTPR login details
- Find Admit card link and download
- Take print
APPSC Group 2 Results 2021
The final results will be uploaded on APPSC’s official website. To check the APPSC Group 2 Result 2021, a candidate has to login into his/her online account or can download Pdf to check the roll number.
How To Get APPSC Group 2 Result?
- Open official website of APPSC
- Find result link of APPSC Group 2 services (Prelims/Mains)
- Enter details to login/ Download Pdf
- Find Result by entering roll no./Search for Roll no. in Pdf
- To check the marks, find either in pdf or by click on the appropriate link and enter details
Read : APPSC Group 2 Results 2021
APPSC Group 2 FAQs
Q. When will APPSC Group 2 Notification get Released?
A. APPSC Group 2 Notification 2021 will be released in August 2021.
Q. What Is The Last Date For Payment Of Fee?
A. The last date for payment of the fee will be September 2021.
Q. What Is The Date For Screening Test?
A. Screening test is likely to be held in December 2021.