APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 has been released by the commission on 07th December 2023 on official website. The apply online link will be activate on 21st Dec. 2023
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 Out
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued the APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023, announcing the recruitment of 897 candidates for various Group 2 positions. The comprehensive details of the APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 are available on the official APPSC website @ psc.ap.gov.in, specifically for both Executive and Non-Executive Posts. Commencing from 21st December 2023, the online application process will remain open until 10th January 2024 (11:59 midnight). For in-depth information regarding the APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023, including eligibility criteria, application fees, and other pertinent details, refer to the article below.
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023
The official release of the APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 by the commission marks the initiation of the recruitment process to fill 897 vacancies. This notification encompasses vital information such as the vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, application fees, syllabus, and more. Specifics like the distribution of vacancies, salary structure, age requirements, educational qualifications, and additional instructions will be accessible on the commission’s website before the 21st of December 2023. Individuals seeking this information can locate the download link for the APPSC Group 2 Notification PDF 2023 below.
Click here to Download APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 PDF
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023: Overview
The APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 is out and a total of 897 vacancies are released for various Group 2 posts. The key details related to APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 such as apply online start date, last date to apply line, etc. are given in the table below:
| APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023: Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Board | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Post | Various Executives and Non-Executives |
| Vacancies | 897 |
| Category | Jobs |
| APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 | 07th December 2023 |
| Online Application Dates | 21st December 2023 to 10th January 2024 (23:59) |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023: Important Dates
The AP Group 2 Notification 2023 was officially released on December 7, 2023. According to the notification, the commission will commence the acceptance of online applications from December 21, 2023. For candidates intending to apply for the APPSC Group 2 exam, it is crucial to be acquainted with the important dates associated with the application process, as outlined below:
| APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023: Important Dates | |
| APPSC Group 2 Events | Dates |
| APPSC Group 2 2023 Notification | 7th December 2023 |
| Apply Online Starts | 21st December 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10th January 2024 |
| APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam 2023 | 25th February 2024 |
| APPSC Group 2 Prelims Result 2023 | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam 2023 | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Result 2023 | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 2 Interview 2023 | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 2 Result 2023 | To be notified |
APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2023
The APPSC is set to recruit 897 eligible candidates for a range of Executive and Non-Executive Posts. Among these, 331 vacancies are designated for Executive positions including Sub-Registrar, Assistant Labour Officer, Sub-Inspector, Extension Officer, and more. Additionally, there are a total of 566 vacancies for Non-Executive roles such as Assistant Section Officer, Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant, Auditor, Senior Auditor, and Junior Assistant. This distribution offers diverse opportunities across both Executive and Non-Executive categories for prospective candidates.
Post-wise APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy 2023 is mentioned below:
| APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy 2023 | ||
| Post Code No. | Name of Posts | 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 | 16 |
| 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 | 150 |
| 08 | Assistant Development Officer in A.P. Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service | 01 |
| Total Vacancies | 331 | |
Post-wise Vacancy for APPSC Group 2 Non-Executive are as follows:
| APPSC Group 2 Non-Executive Vacancy 2023 | ||
| Post Code No. | Name of Posts | Vacancies |
| 09 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 218 |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 15 |
| 11 | Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat Sub-Service | 15 |
| 12 | Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 23 |
| 13 | Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service | 08 |
| 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 | 01 |
| 16 | Senior Accountant in Branch-II (Category-I) A.P. Treasuries and Accounts (District) Sub-Service | 12 |
| 17 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Works & Accounts (Zone wise) Sub Service. | 02 |
| 18 | Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service | 22 |
| 19 | Junior Assistant in A.P. Public Service Commission | 32 |
| 20 | Junior Assistant in Economics and Statistics | 06 |
| 21 | Junior Assistant in Social Welfare | 01 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 566 | |
APPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to apply for the APPSC Group 2 recruitment must know the required Eligibility Criteria to fill the online application. The APPSC Group 2 Eligibility Criteria includes age limit, and educational qualifications. The details related to age limit, and educational qualifications is as follows.
APPSC Group 2 Age Limit
The minimum age to apply for APPSC Group 2 is 18 Years and maximum is 42 Years. Check the below table for the age limit required for the APPSC Group 2 recruitment.
| APPSC Group 2 Age Limit (As of 07th December 2023) | |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 42 years |
Age relaxation for various categories is mentioned below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST/BC | 5 years |
| AP State Government Employees* | 5 years |
| PH | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years |
| NCC (who worked as an instructor) | 3 years |
| Contract employees (state census department) | 3 years |
APPSC Group 2 Educational Qualification
A bachelor’s Degree from a recognized board or university is required to apply for APPSC Group 2 vacancies and the valid date for the degree is 07th December 2023.
APPSC Group 2 Apply Online 2023
The interested candidates can submit their online applications from 21st December 2023 to 10th January 2024 (23:59) as per the APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023. Once the recruitment commission will activate the link, the same will be updated here and candidates will be able to use the link to fill out their application form for various Executives and Non-Executives posts.
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023: Application Fees
The candidates who will fill the online application for any of the post, have to pay a required fee to submit their application form. The category-wise examination and processing fee are given below in this table.
| Category | Examination Fee | Processing Fee |
| General Category Candidates | Rs. 30 | Rs. 330 |
| All Other Categories | Rs. 30 | Rs. 80 |
How To Apply Online APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023?
The candidates who wish to apply online through the official website, and worried about the process to submit their application form, we have provided simplified steps to apply for APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 below:
- Step 1: Visit the official website @https://psc.ap.gov.in
- Step 2: On the homepage, find the ‘Online Application Submission’ option and click on it.
- Step 3: A dialogue box will open, click ‘OK’.
- Step 4: You will be directed to a new page.
- Step 5: Complete the registration procedure.
- Step 6: Fill out all the relevant details and upload the documents in the prescribed format.
- Step 7: Pay the application fees.
- Step 8: Submit the application form.
- Step 9: Download the application form for future reference.
APPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2023
The candidates will have to go through four stages to get the final selection under APPSC Group 2 recruitment. The final merit will be based on the marks obtained in the mains exam, and prelims (or screening test) will be of qualifying in nature. Check the APPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2023 below:
Stage 1- Preliminary Exam
Stage 2- Mains Exam
Stage 3- Computer Proficiency Test
Stage 4- Document Verification
APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2023
As per the APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 the exam pattern for screening test, and mains exam is different. The prelims exam will of 150 marks and the mains exam will be of 300 marks. Check the APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2023 below:
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern
- Prelims Exam i.e. screening stage is to only shortlist candidates for the mains exam.
- The exam will be of 150 MCQs
- The exam has only 1 section i.e. General Studies and Mental Ability.
- The General Studies includes topics like Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, and Current Affairs.
- There is a negative marking of one-third (1/3) marks for each wrong answer.
- The time duration of the test will be 150 minutes.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern
- The exam is divided into three papers, each carrying equal weightage.
- All the questions are of objective type.
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- One-third marks will be deducted for every wrong answer
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | 1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the history of Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh 2. General over view of the Indian Constitution | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper 2 | 1. Indian and AP Economy 2. Science and Technology | 150 | 150 | |
| Total | 300 | 300 | ||
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2023
The candidates must be aware of the syllabus for APPSC Group 2 prelims and mains exam to score well in the both exams. The APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2023 for prelims exam and mains exam is as follows:
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus 2023
The APPSC Group 2 prelims examination consists of two sections: General Studies and Mental Ability. Candidates focus on preparing for both components to perform effectively in the exam. The detailed syllabus for the APPSC Group 2 2023 Prelims is provided below:
| APPSC Group 2 2023 Prelims Syllabus | |
| Section/Subjects | Syllabus |
| Indian History | Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History |
| Geography | General and Physical Geography, Economic, Geography of India and AP, Human Geography of India and AP |
| Indian Society | Structure of Indian Society, Social Issues, Welfare Mechanism |
| Current Affairs | International, National State of Andhra Pradesh |
| Mental Ability | Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive), Mental Ability, Basic Numeracy |
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Syllabus 2023
The APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam is divided into two papers and both the papers have their own importance and need to prepare well to get the selection. APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Syllabus 2023 is as follows:
| APPSC Group 2 2023 Mains Syllabus | |
| Paper | Topics |
| Paper 1 | Section A- Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh, Section B- Indian Constitution |
| Paper 2 | Section A- Indian and AP Economy, Section B- Science and Technology |
