APPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2022: APPSC Group 1 is one of the prestigious competitive exams of Andhra Pradesh that is conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) to recruit civil servants in the state administration of Andhra Pradesh. The APPSC Group 1 is somewhat similar to the UPSC Civil Service exam. The Group 1 posts provide ample opportunities for the candidates to serve society at large and to work for the welfare of the people. The APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam is to be held on 18th December 2022 for which hall ticket to be released by 1st week of December 2022.
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has made an announcement for 92 Group 1 Vacancies to be filled through APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022. Check the important points of APPSC Group 1 Exam 2022 in the table.
| APPSC Group 1 Notification 2022- Overview | |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | APPSC Group 1 Exam 2022 |
| Exam Level | State Level (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Vacancy | 92 |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Date | 18th December 2022 |
| Exam Stages | Three ( Prelims, Mains and Interview ) |
| Language | English and Telugu |
| Exam Purpose | To recruit the candidates for the executive and non-executive posts |
| Test Cities | Test centres across the Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 Exam Date.
The exam dates of APPSC Group 1 Exam 2022 have been announced with APPSC Group 1 Notification 2022. The dates of the APPSC Group 1 exam as announced by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission have been updated here.
| APPSC Group 1 Notification 2022 | |
| APPSC Group 1 Events | Important Dates |
| APPSC Group 1 2022 | 01st October 2022 |
| APPSC Group 1 application | 13th October 2022 |
| APPSC Group 1 application closes | 02nd November 2022 |
| Last Date for Payment of Fees | 01st November 2022 (11:59 pm) |
| APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2022 | 1st week of December 2022 |
| APPSC Group 1 prelims exam | 18th December 2022 |
| APPSC Group 1 prelims result | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 1 main exam | March 2023 |
| APPSC Group 1 main exam result | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 1 Interview | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 1 Result 2022 | To be notified |
APPSC Group 1 2022 – Important Dates.
- The Preliminary Exam (Objective type ) is tentatively to be held on – 18th December 2022
- The Written Examination (Mains) (descriptive) is tentatively scheduled to be held
in the – 2nd half of March 2023
List of APPSC Group 1 Vacancy
The total list of vacancies has not been released yet for the year 2022. The details will soon be available on the official website. The details for last year’s vacancies under APPSC Group 1 are as follows:
| Name Of The Post | Total No. Of Post (Last Year) |
|---|---|
| Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 30 |
| Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in Andhra Pradesh State Tax Services | 05 |
| Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service. | 24 |
| Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service | 01 |
| District Fire Officers in A.P. Fire Service | 01 |
| Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 13 |
| Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | 05 |
| Assistant Prohibition & Excise Superintendent in A.P. Excise Service | 10 |
| Mandal Parishad Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service | 36 |
| Total | 125 |
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 – Educational Qualification.
| S.No. | Name Of The Post | Educational Qualifications |
| 1. | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or a State Act or the Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification. |
| 2. | Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | Must possess a Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent recognized qualification |
| 3. | Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | Must hold a bachelor’s Degree from any University in India established or Incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act, or of an Institution recognized by the UGC or equivalent qualification |
| 4. | Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service | Must possess a Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, or State Act, or other recognized equivalent qualifications. |
| 5. | Divisional/ District Fire Officers in State Disaster Response & Fire Services | A Degree of Engineering (Fire) of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission or any other equivalent qualifications |
| 6. | Asst. Treasury Officer/ Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | Must possess a Degree from any recognized University in India established by Act of any State Government or incorporated by or under a Central Act, or State Act, or any other equivalent qualifications |
| 7. | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | Must possess a Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification. |
| 8. | Mandal Parishad Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service | Must have possessed a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University in India or incorporated by or under Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification. |
| 9. | District Registrars in A.P. Registration and Stamps Service | Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a Recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or State Act, or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or any other equivalent qualification. |
| 10. | District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a provincial Act, Central Act, State Act, or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission.- |
| 11. | District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service | Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act, or Provincial Act, or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification. |
| 12. | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services | Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provisional Act, State Act, or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission |
| 13. | Administrative Officer/ Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade.II in A.P. Medical and Health (Administration) Service | Must possess a bachelor’s Degree from any University in India established or Incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or State Act or the institutions recognized by University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification. |
| 14. | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Must possess a Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification. |
| 15. | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | Must hold a Degree from a University in India established or Incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification. |
| 16. | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Must possess a Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification. |
APPSC Group 1 Age Limit
| S.No. | Name Of The Post | Age Limit |
| 1. | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 18 to 42 Years |
| 2. | Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | 18 to 42 Years |
| 3. | Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | 21 to 30 Years |
| 4. | Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service | 18 to 30 Years |
| 5. | Divisional /District Fire Officers in State Disaster Response & Fire Services | 21 to 28 Years |
| 6. | Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 18 to 42 Years |
| 7. | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | |
| 8. | Mandal Parishad Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service | |
| 9. | District Registrars in A.P. Registration and Stamps Service | |
| 10. | District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | |
| 11. | District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service | |
| 12. | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services | |
| 13. | Administrative Officer/ Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade.II in A.P. Medical and Health (Administration) Service | |
| 14. | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | |
| 15. | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | |
| 16. | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service |
APPSC Group 1 Salary
| S.No. | Name Of The Post | Salary |
| 1. | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | Rs. 61,960 – 1,51,370/- |
| 2. | Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | Rs. 61,960 – 1,51,370/- |
| 3. | Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | Rs. 61,960 – 1,51,370/- |
| 4. | Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service | Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- |
| 5. | Divisional/ District Fire Officers in State Disaster Response & Fire Services | Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- |
| 6. | Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | Rs. 54,060 – 1,40,540/- |
| 7. | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- |
| 8. | Mandal Parishad Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service | Rs. 54,060 – 1,40,540/- |
| 9. | District Registrars in A.P. Registration and Stamps Service | Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- |
| 10. | District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- |
| 11. | District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service | Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- |
| 12. | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services | Rs. 54,060 – 1,40,540/- |
| 13. | Administrative Officer/ Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade.II in A.P. Medical and Health (Administration) Service | Rs. 54,060 – 1,40,540/- |
| 14. | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Rs. 54,060 – 1,40,540/- |
| 15. | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- |
| 16. | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | Rs. 54,060 – 1,40,540/- |
APPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification
Candidates can check the APPSC Group 1 eligibility criteria in the subsequent subheading. The basic requirement is the candidates must be the citizen of India and the other criteria are given below.
The candidates must be a graduate of the any recognized university in India. There are some posts that require additional qualifications. Check the special educational qualifications as mentioned below.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| District Fire Officers in A.P. Fire Service. | Degree in Engineering (Fire) of any University recognised by the University Grants Commission or any other equivalent qualifications. Provided that if no candidates with B.E (Fire) qualifications are available, candidates with the Degree in any discipline will be considered. |
| Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | A degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics of a University Recognised by the UGC with at least a 2nd class in the subject, or A Chartered Accountants of the United Kingdom or India or an incorporated Accountant (London). |
| District Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social Welfare Service | Must possess a bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or provincial Act or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission. Provided that preference shall be given to persons possessing a degree in Sociology or Social work. |
APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam And Group 1 Mains Exam
The prelims exam is a screening exam conducted offline all over Andhra Pradesh. It serves the purpose by clearing the non-serious candidates of the APPSC Group 1 exam. The APPSC Group 1 Prelim admit card is generally issued seven-eight days before the exam. The prelims exam is only qualifying in nature and the marks will not be included in the final merit list of APPSC Group 1. Check the detailed exam pattern of the APPSC Group 1 exam in the table.
| Paper | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 A.History and Culture. B. Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations. C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning. D. Geography | 120 | 120 | 120 Minutes |
| Paper 2 A. General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities. B. (i) Science and Technologies. (ii) Current events of Regional, National and International importance | 120 | 120 | 120 Minutes |
Those candidates who qualify for the prelims exam, have to qualify the APPSC Group 1 main exam to complete the examination process. The Main exam is a conventional offline mode exam. The marks of the main exam will be included in the merit list of APPSC Group 1. There are seven conventional written type question papers in the main exam. The English and Telugu papers are qualifying in nature, their marks will not be included in the merit list. The rest of the five papers are in General Studies, marks of these papers will be included in the final list. Check the detailed exam pattern if APPSC Group 1 mains exam.
| Paper | Duration | Marks |
| Paper in Telugu | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper in English | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper 1 General Essay – on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance. | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper 2 History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper 3 Polity, constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper 4 Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper 5 Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Total Marks | 750 |
NOTE : APPSC conducts the APPSC Group 1 exam to recruit officers in the provincial civil services. There are three stages in the APPSC Group 1 exam.
➤ Prelims Exam: This stage is used to weed out non-serious candidates.
➤ Mains Exam: It is the merit-deciding round.
➤ Interview: It checks the thorough knowledge of the candidates of their expertise subject.
APPSC Group 1 Exam Centers & Interview
The APSCC Group 1 Preliminary Examination (Screening Test) is taking place in these places. If there is any change in this year notification, we will update it here.
| Srikakulam | Visakhapatnam | Nellore |
| Vijayawada | Kurnool | Anantapur |
| Ongole | Tirupathi | Guntur |
| Kadapa | Kakinada | Eluru |
| Vizianagaram | – | – |
Note: The applicant have to choose any three test center from above given centers.
Those who qualify the main exam have to appear for the next round which is the Interview. APPSC Group 1 interview at the commission’s office in Vijayawada. The candidate needs to carry all the original documents namely
➤ Educational Qualification
➤ Date of Birth
➤ Category certificates issued by the competent authority
➤ Age Relaxation Claimed
➤ Professional Experience
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