APPSC Group 2 2022: Notification, Apply Online, Exam Date, News

APPSC Group 2 2022: Notification, Apply Online, Exam Date, News

ByShiwani Kumari  |  Updated on: Sep 21, 2022
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2022 is expected to be released soon by Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission for executive and non-executive posts. Know the latest updates such as APPSC Group 2 syllabus, exam date, notification PDF, vacancy, and more.

APPSC Group 2 exam 2022 is conducted by Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission to recruit aspirants for executive and non-executive posts in the state. Every year APPSC shortlists candidates for different posts such as Assistant Section Officer, Deputy Tahsildar, Municipal Commissioner Grade III, Executive Officer Grade I, Extension Officer, Senior Accountants, Assistant Registrar, etc, through Group 2 Recruitment. 

APPSC Group 2 selection process is divided into three phases- Prelims, Mains, and Computer Proficiency Test (For specific posts). Candidates who clear all three stages of APPSC Group 2 Exam 2022 will be selected for various posts. Check out all the details about APPSC Group 2 Exam 2022 such as APPSC Group 2 syllabus, exam date, notification PDF, paper pattern, and more.

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2022

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2022 is expected to release soon on the official website of APPSC. According to a few sources, APPSC will be releasing a total of 182 vacancies to be filled for several Group 2 posts, and a detailed advertisement for the same is expected to be released soon. The candidates can download APPSC Group 2 notification pdf by visiting the official website of APPSC or through the direct link that shall be updated here below. 

Candidates can download APPSC Group 2 notification pdf, available in Telugu and English, to better understand the APPSC Group 2 exam. In the meantime, you can go through the previous year's notification given below. 

 APPSC Group 2 Notification PDF (Old Notification)

Along with APPSC Group 2 notification PDF commission also releases the application form, exam dates, application dates, how to apply, application fee, eligibility, exam pattern, job list, syllabus, and other relevant details.

What is APPSC Group 2 Exam?

APPSC Group 2 Exam is a state competitive exam conducted by Andhra Pradesh Public Commission (APPSC) to select eligible candidates for executive and non-executive posts such as Assistant Section Officer, Deputy Tahsildar, Municipal Commissioner Grade III, Executive Officer Grade I, Extension Officer, Senior Accountants, Assistant Registrar etc. and more. APPSC Group 2 Exam is conducted yearly in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Computer Proficiency Test.

APPSC Group 2 Exam 2022 Overview

Exam Name

APPSC Group 2

Exam Year

2022

Conducting Body

Andhra Pradesh Public Commission

Exam Level

State

Exam Periodicity

Yearly

Language

English and Telugu

Job Location

Andhra Pradesh

Official Website

https://psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC Group 2 Exam Date

APPSC Group 2 exam date for the prelims and mains has not been released yet. APPSC announces the exam date after the official notification is release. As soon as the officials announce the APPSC Group 2 exam date 2022, we will update all dates here. 

APPSC Group 2 Exam Date 2022

APPSC Group 2 Exam 2022 - Important Events 

APPSC Group 2 Exam Dates 2022

APPSC Group 2 application

To be Notified

APPSC Group 2 application closes

To be Notified

APPSC Group 2 prelims exam

To be Notified

APPSC Group 2 prelims result

To be Notified

APPSC Group 2 main exam

To be Notified

APPSC Group 2 main exam result

To be Notified

APPSC Group 2 Interview

To be Notified

APPSC Group 2 Result 2022

To be Notified

APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2022

Candidates can apply for various posts through the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2022. This year, APPSC announced 182 Group 2 vacancies. So the table for APPSC Group 2 vacancies 2022 is as follows:

APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2022

Post Name

Vacancies

Deputy Tehsildar

30

Sub-Registrar Grade-2

16

Assistant Registrar Cooperative

15

Municipal Commissioner Grade-3

5

ALO (Labor)

10

ALO (Law)

2

ASO (Legislature)

4

ASO (General Administration)

50

JA (CCS)

5

Senior Accountant (Treasury)

10

Junior Accountant (Treasury)

20

Senior Auditor (State Audit Department)

5

Auditor (Pay and Allowance Department)

10

Total

182

APPSC Group 2 Application Form 2022

APPSC Group 2 application form 2022 can be filled form the official website of APPSC. Interested candidates can check the APPSC Group 2 apply online link 2022 that will mention here after the announcement of notification. The applicants must check their eligibility before filling APPSC Group 2 online form.

How to fill APPSC Group 2 Application Form 2022?

The step to apply online for APPSC Group 2 is given below:

  • Visit the official website of APPSC.
  • Go to APPSC Group 2 section.
  • Click on the "Apply" button to start your application process.
  • Fill in all the required details (Including Name, Father Name, Mother Name, Educational Qualification, etc.) and upload your latest photo and signature.
  • Check your application preview and "Submit" to complete your registration.

APPSC Group 2 Application Fee 2022

APPSC Group 2 Application Fees 2022 will be paid online after filling out the registration form. The category-wise APPSC Group 2 application fee 2022 is mentioned below.

Category

Examination Fee

Processing fees

General Category Candidates

Rs. 30

Rs. 330

SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men

Rs. 30

Rs. 80

APPSC Group 2 Eligibility Creteria

Candidates who are interested in applying for APPSC Group 2 recruitment make sure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria as mentioned below in the table. The basic APPSC Group 2 eligibility Creteria is the educational qualification and age limit. 

APPSC Group 2 Age Limit

To appear for APPSC Group 2 2022, candidates need to be a minimum of 18 years old, and the maximum age limit is 42 years old.

APPSC Group 2 Age Relaxation

APPSC has given age relaxation to the few candidates applying for APPSC Group 2 exam. Age relaxation for the general category is not applicable. However, APPSC Group 2 age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, Defence Personnel, ex-servicemen, and others 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 Selection Process

The aspirants willing to work in the APPSC must have knowledge of the APPSC Group 2 selection process, which is based on the following three stages: 

  • APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam
  • APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam
  • APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test
  • Document Verification

The candidates will have to qualify for each stage of APPSC Group 2 exam and will be called for final selection.

APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern

APPSC releases APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern along with the official notification. APPSC Group 2 exam pattern includes the paper pattern Prelims, Mains, and Computer Proficiency Test exam. The complete details are given below.

APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern

  • APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam is also known as the screening stage because it is a qualifying stage and candidates' prelims marks will not include in the final list.
  • The Prelims exam includes 150 MCQs of 150 Marks along with a negative marking of one-third marks for each wrong answer.
  • The exam is divided into three papers- General Studies and mental ability, Social History of Andhra Pradesh and Indian Constitution, Planning in India and Economic problems.

Section

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Duration

Section A

General Studies and mental ability

150

150

150 Minutes

Section B

Social History of Andhra Pradesh and the Indian Constitution

Section C

Planning in India and Economic problems

Total

150

150 

APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern

  • APPSC Group 2 Mains exam has three papers and all the questions are objective type. 
  • The level of the questions is similar to a bachelor’s degree.
  • Each question carries 1 mark and a negative marking scheme of one-third marks for every wrong answer.

Section

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Duration

Section A

General Studies and mental ability

150

150

150 Minutes

Section B

Social History of Andhra Pradesh and Indian Constitution

Section C

Planning in India and Economic problems

Total

150

150 

APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test

  • APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test is a practical exam divided into five parts. 
  • Each test is created to evaluate the computer skills of the aspirants.
  • The candidates will get 30 minutes to attempt the exam.

Part 

Subject

Marks

Duration

Part A

MS-Word

15

30 Minutes

Part B

MS- Excel

10

Part C

MS-Powerpoint

10

Part D

MS-Access

10

Part E

Internet

05

Total

50 Marks

APPSC Group 2 Syllabus

The APPSC releases APPSC Group 2 syllabus in the official notification. APPSC Group 2 syllabus 2022 includes the Prelims and Mains exam syllabus. To prepare for the exam, you must have knowledge of APPSC Group 2 Syllabus. The APPSC Group 2 syllabus for prelims and mains is mentioned below. 

APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus

Subjects

Syllabus

General Studies and Mental Ability

International, national & regional current affairs, Events of national and international importance, Indian polity and governance, data analysis, logical interpretation, analytical ability & logical reasoning, environmental protection & sustainable development, etc.

Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh

Pre-historic cultures of Andhra Pradesh, Geographical Features of the state and its impact on history and culture, important small & big dynasties that ruled Andhra Pradesh between the 11th and 16th centuries A.D, etc.

Indian Constitution

Nature of the Indian Constitution, Structure and functions of Indian Government, Amendment process to the constitution, Fundamental Duties, functions & structure of Indian Government, Judicial Review & Activism.

Planning & Economy

Overview of Indian Economy, new economic reforms 1991, Indian agricultural & industrial policies, the role of IT industries in development, types of resources, the monetary policy of RBI, etc.

APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 

Subjects

Topics

General Studies & Mental Ability

Events of national and international importance

Indian polity and governance

The social-economic and political history of India 

Geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh, Sustainable Development etc.

Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh and India Constitution

Geographical Features of Andhra Pradesh, Advent of Europeans, Origin and growth of Andhra Movement, Events leading to the formation of Andhra Pradesh State etc.

Planning and Economy

Indian Economy and present status, Indian Economic Policies, Resources and Development, National Income, Resource Development of Andhra Pradesh

APPSC Group 2 Admit Card

Aspirants who will successfully fill out the application process for APPSC Group 2 can download the admit card for the exam. APPSC Group 2 admit card will be an important document for the candidates as it contains all the information required from the candidate's side on the exam.

APPSC Group 2 Result 2022

The result for APPSC Group 2 will be released by the conducting bodies on the official website after the exam is successfully conducted. The result will be in a PDF file containing the roll number of qualified candidates. 

APPSC Group 2 FAQs

  •  APPSC Group 2 notification 2022 is expected to release soon by APPSC on its official website. Interested candidates can download the notification from the official website or the direct link. APPSC Group 2 notification includes exam date, syllabus, selection process, eligibility, and all the relevant information related to  APPSC Group 2 exam.

  •  APPSC has not disclosed APPSC Group 2 exam date 2022. The authority will announce the exam date after the notification announcement. Candidates must note that the exam date for prelim and mains are released separately.

  •  APPSC Group 2  is a state competitive exam conducted by APPSC to recruit executive and non-executive posts such as Assistant Section Officer, Deputy Tahsildar, Municipal Commissioner Grade III, Executive Officer Grade I, etc. The selection process for APPSC Group 2 is divided into 3 categories i.e Prelims, Mains, and Computer Proficiency Test.

  • As per the few newspaper articles, APPSC may announce 182 Group 2 vacancies to be recruited through APPSC Group 2 Exam 2022. The category-wise vacancies for APPSC Group 2 and any changes will be updated here in case of a change.

  • The maximum age limit for  APPSC Group 2 is 42 years. Candidates who do not fall within the age bracket set by the authorities will not be eligible to participate in APPSC Group 2 recruitment, and their applications will be disqualified.

  •  APPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria for executive and non-executive involve the following factors:

    • A candidate must have a graduate degree from a recognized institution. 
    • Candidates must fall between 18 years to 42 years.

    APPSC has provided age relaxation to SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men categories.

  • The APPSC Group 2 application fee for all the categories is as follows: For General Category the processing fee is Rs 330 and the examination fee is Rs 30 whereas, for SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men  the examination fee is Rs 30 and  processing fee is Rs 80.

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