APPSC GROUP 2 NOTIFICATION 2023: APPSC has released the GROUP 2 notification to fill the various Executive and Non-Executive jobs. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has issued a notification (No.11/2023, dated: 07/12/2023) for filling up 897 vacancies (Tentative) in various categories under Group-II Services. The GROUP 2 notification is the most popular job notification in the AP Govt Jobs category. Read the full details about GROUP 2 notifications in this article.
APPSC Group 2 Notification 20223 pdf
The unemployed youth of Andhra Pradesh has been waiting for GROUP 2 JOBS notification for a long time. There are a total of 897 GROUP 2 vacancies in the notification. All the candidates read the official notification before they apply. Candidates can download the official notification pdf from the below link.
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 pdf Download
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 Highlights
Organization | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
Exam | Group 2 |
Group 2 Notification Release date | 07-12-2023 |
Online Application Start Date | 21/12/2023 |
Last Date to Submit Application | 10/01/2024 |
Total Vacancies | 897 |
APPSC Group 2 Vacancies
In Group 2 notification 2023, there are a total of 897 GROUP 2 vacancies. For the full details of Group 2 vacancies plese refer to the offcial notification.
APPSC Group 2 Jobs List
APPSC will fill the Executive and Non-Executive posts through Group 2 Notification. Below is the Group 2 Jobs list in AP.
- Municipal Commissioner Grade-III
- Asst. Commercial Tax Officer
- Deputy Tahsildar
- Assistant Labour Officer
- Assistant Development Officers in A.P. Handloom & Textile Dept
- Extension Officer in Panchayat Raj & Rural Department.
- Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service
- Assistant Registrar in A.P Cooperative societies
- Executive Officer Grade-I in Commissioner of Endowments
- Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service.
- Assistant Section Officer (Finance) in A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service.
- Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.,) in A.P. Secretariat Sub ordinate Service
- Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat Service
- Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service
- Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries & Accounts (HOD) Sub Service
- Senior Accountant in A.P. Works Accounts Sub Service
- Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries & Accounts District Sub Service
- Senior Accountant in Insurance A.P. G.L.I Sub service
- Junior Assistant in AP Public Service Commission in A.P. Ministerial Service
- Junior Assistant Labour Department in A.P. Ministerial Service
- Junior Assistant in PH & ME Dept., in A.P. Ministerial Service
- Junior Assistant in A.P. Director General of Prisons & Correctional Services
- Junior Assistant in A.P. Agriculture Department in A.P. Ministerial Service
- Junior Assistant in Sugar and Cane Department
- Junior Assistant in A.P Roads & Building Department
- Junior Assistant in Survey Settlement and Land Records Department
- Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service
APPSC Group 2 Application form
APPSC has issued Group 2 Notification. Candidates are eagerly waiting for the notification. To apply all candidates must register in OTPR on APPSC Official website.
After registering in OTPR candidates can apply for Group 2 Exam. All the candidates can apply for Group 2 from 21-12-2023. Click the below link to apply for Group 2.
APPSC Group 2 Online Application Link
APPSC Group 2 Application Fee
Application Processing Fee | Rs. 250/- |
Examination Fee | Rs. 80/- |
Total | Rs. 330/- |
However, the following categories of candidates are exempted from payment of the examination fee of Rs.80/- only.
- SC
- ST
- BC
- PH
- Ex-Service Men
APPSC Group 2 Eligibility
All candidates must be citizens of India.
What is the Educational Qualification for Group 2?
All the candidates must possess all the Academic qualifications and experience if any, by the date of the notification. All the academic degrees must be from recognized institutions by UGC.
Assistant Development Officers in A.P. Handloom & Textile Department | Any Degree OR Diploma in Textile Technology OR A Diploma in Handloom Technology |
Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.,) in A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service | Must Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or Economics or Commerce |
Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.,) in A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service | Must Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
Senior Accountant in Branch-I (Category-I) (HOD) in A.P. Treasuries & Accounts Sub Service AND Senior Accountant in Branch-II (Category-I) A.P. Treasuries & Accounts (District) Sub Service. AND Junior Accountant in (Branch-I) various Departments in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service. | Must have passed a Degree in Commerce Economics or Mathematics OR Any Degree with a Pass in any one of the following Certificate Course (a) Office Automation (b) PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting (c) Web designing OR Must hold a Degree in Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A.) or B.Sc.(Comp.) or B.Com.(Comp.) or B.A. (Comp.) or B.Tech /B.E. with Computer Science or Information Technology |
Senior Accountant in A.P. Works & Accounts (Zone wise) Sub Service | Any Degree AND Should qualify in the test of “Proficiency in Office Automation with the usage of Computer and associated software” conducted by the APPSC/DSC |
All Other Post | Any Degree from a recognized institution. |
What is the Age Limit for Group 2?
All candidates applying for Group 2 Exam must be not below 18 years and not above 42 years of age as of the date of notification released.
For the Post of – Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector, the candidates must be not below 18 years and must be not above 28 years of age.
Group 2 Age Relaxation
Age Relaxation is applicable to the categories as detailed below.
SC/ST and BCs | 5 Years |
Physically Handicapped persons | 10 Years |
Ex-Servicemen AND N.C.C. (who have worked as an Instructor in N.C.C.) | Shall be allowed to deduct from his age a period of 3 years in addition to the length of service rendered by him in the armed forces / NCC |
For full details about age relaxation please refer to the official notification.
APPSC Group 2 Selection Process
The group 2 selection process will be in 2 phases. As per new pattern. Please refere the official notification for full details.
Phase -1: Preliminary Exam/Screening Test
Phase-2: Mains Exam
The Preliminary exam in 1 paper for 150 marks. Based on marks of the Preliminary exam candidates will be shortlisted for Mains Exam.
The Mains Exam will be in 2 papers for 300 marks. Based on marks of the Mains Exam candidates will be selected.
Note: As per G.O.Ms. No.235 Finance (HR-1, Plg & Policy) Dept, Dt: 06/12/2016, for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question
Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying Test) for eligible candidates in the ratio of 1:2 with reference to the total number of vacancies notified.
APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern
Group 2 exam will be in 2 stages, i.e.,
- Preliminary/Screening Test
- Mains Exam
Group 2 Preliminary Exam Pattern
In Group 2 Prelims there is only one paper for 150 marks. There will be negative marks for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.
Subject | No. of Questions | Duration | Marks |
GENERAL STUDIES & MENTAL ABILITY | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern
In Group 2 mains exam there will be 2 papers, and each paper carries 150 marks. The total marks for the mains exam will be 300. There will be negative marks for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.
Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration | Marks |
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 |
PAPER -II | 1. Indian and AP Economy. 2. Science and Technology | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Total | 300 |
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus
All Group 2 aspirants must know the syllabus of the exam. The latest Group 2 syllabus is now available in APPSC website. Here we are providing the syllabus of Group 2 notification 2023.
Click the below link to download the Group 2 syllabus.
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus pdf Download
APPSC Group 2 Salary
Post Code | Post Name | Pay Scale |
01 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | 29,760 – 80,930 |
02 | Asst. Commercial Tax Officer in A.P. Commercial Taxes Sub-ordinate Service. | 28,940- 78,910 |
03 | Deputy Tahsildar in A.P. Revenue Subordinate Service | 28,940- 78,910 |
04 | Assistant Labour Officer in A.P. Labour & Employment Sub-Service. | 28,940- 78,910 |
05 | Assistant Development Officers in A.P. Handloom & Textile Dept., | 26,600- 77,030 |
06 | Extension Officer in Panchayat Raj & Rural Department | 29,760- 80,930 |
07 | Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service | 26,600- 77,030 |
08 | Assistant Registrar in A.P Cooperative societies | 29,760- 80,930 |
09 | Executive Officer Grade-I in Commissioner of Endowments | 29,760- 80,930 |
10 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service. | 26,600- 77,030 |
11 | Assistant Section Officer (Finance) in A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service | 26,600- 77,030 |
12 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.,) in A.P. Secretariat Sub ordinate Service | 26,600-77,030 |
13 | Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat Service | 26,600- 77,030 |
14 | Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service | 22,460- 66,330 |
15 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries & Accounts (HOD) Sub Service. | 22,460- 66,330 |
17 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries & Accounts District Sub Service. | 22,460- 66,330 |
18 | Senior Accountant in Insurance A.P. G.L.I Sub service | 22,460- 66,330 |
19 | Junior Assistant in AP Public Service Commission in A.P. Ministerial Service | 16,400- 49,870 |
20 | Junior Assistant Labour Department in A.P. Ministerial Service | 16,400- 49,870 |
21 | Junior Assistant in PH & ME Dept., in A.P. Ministerial Service | 16,400- 49,870 |
22 | Junior Assistant in A.P. Director General of Prisons & Correctional Services. | 16,400- 49,870 |
23 | Junior Assistant in A.P. Agriculture Department in A.P. Ministerial Service | 16,400- 49,870 |
24 | Junior Assistant in sugar and Cane Department. | 16,400- 49,870 |
25 | Junior Assistant in A.P Roads & Building Department. | 16,400- 49,870 |
26 | Junior Assistant in Survey Settlement and Land records Department | 16,400- 49,870 |
27 | Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service | 16,400- 49,870 |
APPSC Group 2 Previous Papers
To get success every Group 2 aspirant must study previous papers. Here we are providing APPSC Group 2 previous papers. Click the below links to download.
APPSC Group 2 Previous paper 2008
APPSC Group 2 Screening Test Paper 2016
APPSC Group 2 Hall Tickets
Candidates have to download the hall tickets for prelims and mains from the APPSC official website before the exams. Hall Ticket with any valid ID proof is a must to attend the Group 2 Exam.
APPSC Group 2 Exam Dates
After a long time Group 2 Notification 2023 has released. APPSC has announce group 2 prelims exam dates along with the official notification.
The Screening Test (Preliminary examination) will be held on 25/02/2024.
Mains exam dates not yet released.
APPSC Group 2 Results
After the completion of the Prelims and Mains exams APPSC will release the results on the Official website. Candidates have to regularly visit the website for the latest updates.
APPSC Group 2 FAQ
When is APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 to be released?
Group 2 notification 2023 has release on 07-12-2023.
What are the Group 2 posts in AP?
Through Group 2 notification APPSC will recruit Executive and Non-Executive posts. Executive posts like Deputy Tahsildar, Municipal Commissioner Gr.3 etc. and Non-Executive Post like Asst, Section Officer, Senior Auditor, Senior Accountant and Junior asst. etc.
Does APPSC Group 2 have prelims exam?
Yes. Group 2 recruitment will be in 2 phases, i.e., Prelims and Mains.