Panchayat Secretary 2021 Apply Online [Check Eligibility For 1051 Vacancies]: APPSC Group 3 Application Form 2021 will be released on APPSC’s official website. Candidates who want to apply to the post of Panchayat Secretary (Grade-IV) in A.P. Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service are required to fill and submit an online application through Commission’s website i.e. psc.ap.gov.in.
But before applying online, they must check eligibility criteria by going through the official notification. APPSC Group 3 eligibility criteria 2021 will be given in detail in the notification. Eligible candidates can apply online for APPSC Group 3 Panchayat secretary posts.
APPSC is an Andhra Pradesh state based recruitment board that conducts examinations related to placements in order to fill up varied vacant positions in government offices located across Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission will conduct the APPSC Group III examination 2021 to hire 1051 potential candidates for the post of Panchayat Secretary (Grade-IV).
Below we have mentioned the complete information related to this recruitment event such as eligibility criteria and the online application process.
| Name of the posts | Panchayat Secretary (Grade IV) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Year | 2021 |
| Eligibility | Age: 18-42 Education - Degree/ equivalent |
| Application start date | To be notified |
| Last date for payment | To be notified |
| Application end date | To be notified |
| Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official website | psc.ap.gov.in |
Read : APPSC Group 3 Notification 2021
APPSC Group 3 Eligibility Criteria 2021
The examination eligibility details of Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission’s Group III are mentioned below:
Citizenship
The candidate should be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
As on 1st July 2021, a candidate should be 18 years old but not has attained an age of 42 years. A candidate must not have been born earlier than July 02, 1979, and not later than July 01, 2003. However, candidates belonging to the following categories are eligible for claiming relaxation in the upper age limit
| Category of different candidates | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Temporary employees who are retrenched in State Census Department along with a service of at least 6 months | 3 Years |
| Employees of Andhra Pradesh State Government | 5 Years as per the tenure of any regular service |
| Ex-serviceman as well as Serving persons belonging to Armed Forces related to the Union as well as seeking any re-employment 1 year before completing the mentioned engagement terms which are covered under the Rule 12(c)(i) as well as explanation to the Rule 2(16) of Andhra Pradesh State along with Service Rules of Subordinate, 1996 | 3 years as per tenure of service provided in armed forces |
| N.C.C | 3 Years & duration of service provided in N.C.C |
| SC/ST and BCs | 5 Years |
Persons who are Physically Handicapped | 10 Years |
| Widows, women who are divorced as well as separated from their respective husbands judicially, who do not remarry as well as belongs to the category SC/ST and are covered under the Rule 12 (b)(iii) of Andhra Pradesh State along with the rules of Subordinate Service, 1996 with the reference to the posts of Junior Assistants or even less | Upper age limit is 48 years |
| Widows, women who are divorced as well as separated from their respective husbands judicially, who do not remarry as well as not belongs to the category of SC/ ST covered under the Rule 12(b) (iii) of Andhra Pradesh State as well as the rules of Subordinate Service, 1996 with the reference to the posts of Junior Assistants or even less (b)(iii) of Andhra Pradesh State along with the rules of Subordinate Service, 1996 with the reference to the posts of Junior Assistants or even less | Upper age limit is 43 years |
Educational Qualification
Candidates Must have obtained a graduation degree from any University present in India that is either established or even incorporated by/under Central Act or State Act or either any Provincial Act or even an institution that is recognized by University Grants Commission
Read : APPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2021
APPSC Group 3 Important Dates
The events related to the APPSC Group 3 examination 2021 are mentioned below. In this section, the routine for APPSC Group 3 examination 2021 application dates are provided as per the official schedule mentioned in the official notification
- Opening of online application form – June 2021
- Closing of online application form – July 2021
- Last date for payment of a fee – June/July 2021
- APPSC Group III 2021 dates of examination – Screening test will be in Sep 2021 and the Main examination will be in Dec 2021
- Admit cards date -Updated soon
- Result date -Updated soon
Read : APPSC Group 3 Hall Tickets 2021
APPSC Group 3 Application Fee 2021
Candidates will have to submit an application processing fee of INR 250 and INR 80 as the examination fee. Physically handicapped persons & ex-servicemen of other states, un-employed youth of AP as per G.O., families having household supply white card issued by Government of AP, and candidates of AP belonging to SC, ST, BC, PH as well as ex-servicemen categories are required to pay only Rs. 250/- towards application processing fee and such candidates are exempted from payment of examination fee.
INR 100 will be charged per correction if any amendment is required in the application form. However, changes are not allowed for name, fee, and age relaxation.
- General candidates of AP & all candidates of other states – Rs. 250/- + Rs. 80/- = Rs. 330/-
- SC, ST, BC, PH, and ex-servicemen of AP – Rs. 250/- + Rs. 0/- = Rs. 250/-
- PH and ex-servicemen of other states – Rs. 250/- + Rs. 0/- = Rs. 250/-
- Un-employed youth of AP as per government rules – Rs. 250/- + Rs. 0/- = Rs. 250/-
- families having household supply white card issued by Government of AP – Rs. 250/- + Rs. 0/- = Rs. 250/-
This minimal fee can be submitted through online modes. The candidates have to bear the bank transaction fees that will be charged during online payment. Demand drafts, as well as IPOs, will not be accepted. The interested candidates should be aware of the fact that the fee that is paid once will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- Online Mode : The application fee can be paid either by using Debit and Credit Cards or through a payment gateway or net banking.
How To Apply Online – APPSC Group 3?
The mode of applying for the post of Panchayat Secretary (Grade-IV) is online. After going through the official notification, candidates should visit the official website in order to fill and submit in the application form. The online application submission portal will remain open till the last date of application submission.
Before applying online, the candidates will have to register themselves through the ‘One Time Profile Registration’ process available on the Commission’s website. After going through the profile registration process, candidates will be able to apply for any notification in APPSC. Steps to complete OTPR and submit application form are mentioned below.
OTPR Process
- Open the Commission’s official website or click here https://psc.ap.gov.in
- Search for the icon ‘One Time Profile Registration’ then click on it
- A new page shall be displayed
- Find and click on the link ‘New Registration’ available in front of OTPR Type ‘Direct Recruitment’
- A new page shall be opened having an OTPR registration form
- Enter your ‘Aadhaar Details’
- Enter your ‘Basic Details’ such as name, date of birth, and gender
- Enter and select your ‘Birth Place Details’
- Enter your address for correspondence and permanent address
- Enter valid email ID as well as working mobile number
- Enter your details of ‘Education Qualifications’ (from class 4th to Ph.D.)
- Enter details of ‘Additional Qualifications’
- Upload scanned copy of your photo having dimensions 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm; file size of the scanned photo should be less than 50 kb; the format of the file should be either JPG or JPEG
- Upload scanned copy of your signature having dimensions 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm; file size of scanned signature should be less than 30 kb; the format of the file should be either JPG or JPEG
- Read and accept the declaration statement
- Click on tab ‘Preview’
- Make modifications (if required) otherwise submit the details by clicking on the tab ‘Submit’
- You will see a ‘Reference ID’; note it down carefully
- Open Login screen
- Enter ‘User ID’ and ‘Mobile No.’ then click on the button ‘Go’
- Set your password
APPSC Group 3 Online Application 2021
- Open the APPSC website by clicking here https://psc.ap.gov.in/. Find online application for Panchayat Secretary Notification No. 13/2021 and click on the ‘Click Here’ option against this
- ‘Login; the screen will be opened, select existing user
- Enter your ‘User ID’, ‘Password’ and ‘Captcha’ then click on tab ‘Login’; you can retrieve your password by clicking on the ‘Forgot Password’ link available on the same ‘Login’ screen
- Click on the ‘Fee Payment’ option against Panchayat Secretary Notification
- Click on the declaration box
- Personal details will be loaded from OTPR registration, Select Creamy layer status, Local candidate status, etc.
- Click on the Declaration box and click on the ‘Initiate Payment button’
- A new page will be opened with payment details, click on ‘Confirm’ followed by ‘Continue’
- AP Online Payment Gateway will be opened, select net banking/ Credit/ debit card option to make payment
- Click on the checkbox of Terms and Conditions and then on the ‘Pay Now’ option
- After successful payment, You will receive a message on your mobile and Payment Success page with a Payment ID
- You can check Payment status by clicking on the option available next to Fee Payment
- The application will be loaded
- Enter details such as White Card Number, Degree University, Degree acquired date, etc
- Select Exam Centre district and District You Belong to
- Click on the Declaration option
- ‘Save’ the application to submit
- Application ID will be generated with application successfully submitted message, click on ‘OK’
- The submitted application will be loaded
- Click on the ‘Print’ option to save the submitted application for further reference
Read : Panchayat Secretary 2021 Results
Documents/ Things Required To Apply Online
- Eligible candidates must have a valid email id as well as scanned copies of the photo along with their signature
- Mark sheet to enter personal and education details (from class 4th to last qualifying examination)
- Details of Credit/debit card or internet banking for payment
Note : Any handwritten, typed, Photostat copies as well as outside printed application form will not be accepted and will be rejected if presented.
Panchayat Secretary Apply Online 2021 | FAQs
Q. I Have A Degree In Computer Applications. Am I Eligible To Apply For The Post Of Panchayat Secretary (Grade-IV)?
A. Yes, you are eligible. Candidates having a graduation degree in any stream are eligible to apply.
Q. What Is The Total Number Of Vacancies?
A. The total number of vacancies is 1051. Out of which, 1000 vacancies are fresh, and the rest 51 vacancies are ‘Carried Forwarded’.
Q. I’m From Out Of Andhra Pradesh and Belongs To SC Category. Am I Eligible For Exemption From Payment Of Examination Fee?
A. No, you are not. Candidates of other states belonging to SC / ST / BC categories are not exempted from payment of examination fees.
Q. What Is The Mode Of Payment Of Fee?
A. Candidates should submit their fee in online mode only using either credit/debit card or internet banking facility.