APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2022: Qualification, Age

APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2022: Qualification, Age

ByShiwani Kumari  |  Updated on: Oct 18, 2022
Candidates can check APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2022 to apply for various posts in Andhra Pradesh. Check qualification, age limit, age relaxation, nationality as per the latest notification.

APPSC Group 1 eligibility criteria are set by Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission and it includes age limit, educational qualification, nationality requirement, and more. It is one of the important criteria that a candidate must match in order to fit in the job. Therefore, it is important to check the eligibility details before filling out APPSC Group 1 application form to avoid last-stage disqualification. Read the post below to learn more about the same to secure your registration for APPSC Group 1 exam 2022.

APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2022

APPSC Group 1 eligibility criteria 2022 is released along with the official APPSC Group 1 notification 2022 on the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. Candidates who wish to fill out APPSC Group 1 Application form must check and confirm their eligibility first in order to proceed with the APPSC Group 1 application process. 

APPSC Group 1 Eligibility criteria 2022 consist of fulfilling the criteria such as age limit, educational qualification, and various other factors which the candidates need to fulfill in order to be considered eligible for the various posts for civil servants in the state administration of Andhra Pradesh.

APPSC Group 1 Age Limit

As per the official notification, APPSC Group 1 Age Limit 2022 states that the candidate's minimum age must be 18 years and the maximum age is 42 year. APPSC Group 1 age limit for APPSC Group 1 exam is given below in the table.

APPSC Group 1 Age Limit

Service

Name of Post

Age Limit

Andhra Pradesh Civil Service

Deputy Collector

18-42

AP State Tax Service

Assistant Commissioner

18-42

AP Treasury and Accounts Service

Asst Treasury Officer/Asst Accounts Officer

18-42

AP Transport Service

Regional Transport Officer

18-42

AP Jail Service

Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men)

18-28

AP Fire Service

District Fire Officer

21-26

AP Excise Service

Asst Prohibition & Excise Superintendent

18-26

AP Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service

Mandal Parishad Development Officer

18-42

AP Registration Service

District Registrar

18-42

AP Employment Exchange Service

District Employment Officer

18-42

AP Cooperative Service

Deputy Registrar

18-42

AP Tribal Welfare Service

District Tribal Welfare Officer

18-42

AP Social Welfare Service

District Social Welfare Officer

18-42

AP BC Welfare Service

District BC Welfare Officer

18-42

AP Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service

District Panchayat Officer

18-42

AP Municipal Administration Services

Municipal Commissioner Grade-II

18-42

AP Medical and Health (Administration) Service

Administrative Officer/Lay Secretary and Treasurer Grade-II

18-42

APPSC Group 1 Age Relaxations

APPSC Group 1 Age Relaxations is applicable as per Govt. of India guidelines. The age limit relaxation for APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 as per the category of the candidates is given below.

Category

Age Relaxation

SC, ST, BC, Andhra Pradesh State Government Employees

5 years

PH

10 years

Ex-servicemen, NCC, and Retrenches employees

Maximum 3 years or equivalent to years under service

APPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification

The educational qualification for the post of APPSC Group 1 is given below in the table. 

APPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification

Post

Educational Qualification

Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Jails, Regional Transport Officer, Assistant Prohibition and Excise Superintendent, Mandal Parishad Development Officer, District Registrar, District Employment Officer, Deputy Registrar, District Tribal Welfare Officer, District BC Welfare Officer, District Panchayat Officer, Municipal Commissioner Grade II, Administrative Officer / Lay Secretary-Treasurer, District Social Welfare Officer

Bachelor’s degree from a registered university in India.

District Fire Officer

Graduation degree in engineering (fire) from a registered university in India.

Assistant Treasury Officer

Graduation degree in Commerce, Economics, or Maths from a registered university in India.

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APPSC Group 1 Physical Requirements

Candidates appearing for the APPSC Group 1 exam must match physical requirements as well in order to get selected for APPSC Group 1 exam. Candidates should fulfill this APPSC Group 1 eligibility criteria as well if they want to appear for the exam. APPSC Group 1 physical requirement as per the category of the candidates is given below.

APPSC Group 1 Physical Requirements

Category

Post Name

Physical Requirement

General

Deputy Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Jails, and District Fire Officer

Candidates should have at least 167.6 cm tall and 86.3 cm around the chest in full expansion, with chest expansion of 5cms.

ST

Candidates must be at least 164 cm tall and 83.8 cm around the chest in full expansion, with chest expansion of 5cms.

Women

District Fire Officer

At least 152.5 cm tall and 86.3 cm around the chest in full expansion, with chest expansion of 5 cm is required.

Assistant Prohibition & Excise Superintendent

Candidates must have 165 cms in height and at least 86 cms around the chest in full expansion, with chest expansion of 5cms.

APPSC Group 1 Eye Vision Requirements

To crack the APPSC Group 1 exam a candidate will also be tested for their eyesight in accordance with the rules mentioned by the government. Eyesight is a major part of the APPSC Group 1 eligibility and the candidates need to fulfill it to be allowed to appear for the exam.

APPSC Group 1 Eye Vision

APPSC Group 1 Eligibility FAQs

  • Candidates who want to apply for APPSC Group 1 2022 should have the following.

    APPSC Group 1 Age Limit - 18-42 Years

    Maximum Age for APPSC Group 1- Changes as per APPSC Group 1 Age Relaxation for reserved categories. 

    APPSC Group 1 Qualification Criteria - Educational Qualification for APPSC Group 1 is to be a graduate of a recognized university. 

  • No, APPSC Group 1 exam requires no work experience. Candidates need to fulfill the educational qualifications as well as age limit criteria in order to be eligible to apply for the APPSC Group 1 exam 2022.

  • APPSC Group 1 age limit is defined by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. The maximum age limit is 42 years old. Anyone who exceeds this age limit is not allowed to participate in the APPSC Group 1 recruitment 2022 as they do not fill the most important eligibility criteria, i.e., the age limit.

  • APPSC Group 1 age relaxation for ST/SC candidates is up to 5 years. It means that candidates who are 5 years older than the original maximum age limit of 27 years are eligible to participate in APPSC Group 1exam. 

  • There is no specific limitation on the number of attempts that one can give for the APPSC Group 1 exam. However, there is a maximum age limit of 42 years which candidates must adhere to in order to participate in the exam. Anybody who exceeds this limit is not eligible to take this exam.

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