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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is a state administrative body that conducts an annual state-level recruitment exam to recruit eligible candidates for the state administrative services of the Andhra Pradesh Government.
The APPSC Recruitment is carried out in three stages- Prelims, Mains and Interview. The candidates must qualify all the rounds in order to be eligible to be recruited for the post. The APPSC Prelims paper is an objective type exam while the APPSC Mains exam is a descriptive-type paper followed by an Interview round.
Latest Notification
The official notification for the APPSC recruitment 2022 is not yet released by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. APPSC will release the details regarding the recruitment process and the number of vacancies on the official website of the commission.
One must check the official website regularly for the latest updates and announcements regarding APPSC recruitment 2022 before applying for the same.
Registration
The interested applicants can apply for the APPSC recruitment 2022 online on the official website of APPSC. The candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the APPSC exam 2022. The APPSC Application Process is discussed below in detail.
How to Fill the APPSC 2022 Application Form?
Below given are the steps to be followed in order to apply for the APPSC 2022 exam:
- Step 1: Visit the official website of APPSC.
- Step 2: Register yourself by completing the registration process called One-Time Profile registration (OTPR).
- Step 3: For registration, click on the OTPR link available on homage and enter the required information such as personal details, academic details, identity proof, passport size photograph, signature, etc.
- Step 4: You will receive the OTPR ID and password.
- Step 5: Log in using your credential and click on online application submission on the homepage.
- Step 6: Click on the fee payment button, most of the details would be filled by the OPTR registration, and fill in the remaining details.
- Step 7: After filling in all the information, click on the initial payment. The total amount of the application fee would be shown. Click on confirm.
- Step 8: Select the payment gateway and make the payment.
- Step 9: After successful payment, the candidate would be redirected to the application, and then fill up all the other required details and save and print the application for any further reference.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the APPSC Recruitment 2022. The APPSC Eligibility Criteria involves educational qualification, age limit, and nationality. The candidate must be a citizen of India in order to apply for APPSC 2022. Here are the APPSC eligibility criteria:
APPSC 2022 Eligibility: Age Limit
The candidate applying for the APPSC 2022 must fulfil the age criteria as per the official notification.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
The following table mentions the age criteria for some specific posts:
| Posts | Age Restriction |
|---|---|
| District Fire Officers | 21-26 Years |
| Deputy Superintendent Of Jail(Men) | 18-28 Years |
| Assistance Prohibition And Excise Superintendent | 18-26 Years |
APPSC Age Relaxaion
Age relaxation is offered by the Government of India to candidates from different categories for APPSC recruitment. The table below states the relaxation for different candidates:
| Categories | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/Backward Classes | 5 Years |
| Physically Handicapped | 10 Years |
| Ap State Government Employee | 5 Years |
| Ex-servicemen Person | 3 Years |
APPSC Eligibility: Educational Qualifications
- The applicant must have completed the graduation/post-graduation or equivalent qualification from a recognized institute or university.
- The applicants who are appearing in the final year of their graduation degree are also eligible to apply for APPSC Recruitment 2022.
Application Fee
The applicants have to pay the application fees to complete their application process. The APPSC 2022 Application Fees for various categories are provided below.
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | INR 250 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | INR 250 |
| SC/ ST | INR 250 |
Exam Pattern
The APPSC is a two-tier-based examination. The candidates have to clear the Prelims as well as the Mains examination for the final selection. The candidates who qualify in the preliminary exam are shortlisted for the Mains exam and after Mains, the candidate is called for an interview.
The candidate qualifying all stages are recruited under the APPSC Recruitment. The APPSC Exam Pattern is discussed in detail below.
APPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2022
The APPSC Prelims exam is divided into two papers: General Studies and General Aptitude carrying 120 questions each.
| Particulars | Paper I – General Studies | Paper-II – General Aptitude |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | 120 questions | 120 questions |
| Nature of questions | Objective Type (MCQ) | Objective Type (MCQ) |
| Duration | 120 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 120 marks | 120 marks |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question | 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question |
| Name of the Sections |
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APPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2022
The candidates who qualify for the APPSC Prelims Exam are further shortlisted for the Mains exam. There is a total of 7 papers in the APPSC Mains Exam and 2 of them are language papers of English and Telegu which are qualifying papers for the other 5 papers. The APPSC Mains Exam Pattern is discussed below in detail:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 questions each of 50 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Telugu | 3 questions each of 50 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Paper-1 General Essay | 3 questions each of 50 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Paper-II History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 15 questions each of 10 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Paper-III Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | 15 questions each of 10 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Paper-IV Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | 15 questions each of 10 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Paper-V Science and Technology | 15 questions each of 10 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Total | 750 |
APPSC Interview 2022
The candidates who will clear the Mains exam will be called for the interview process that will consist of 75 marks. The candidates who will qualify in the interview round will be selected for the final recruitment.
Syllabus
One must be well aware of the exam syllabus to crack the exam with ease. The APPSC Exam Syllabus is discussed below in detail.
APPSC Prelims Exam Syllabus
| Paper 1 – General Studies | Paper 2 – General Aptitude |
|---|---|
| History and Culture | General Mental and Psychological Abilities |
| Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations | Science and Technology |
| Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning | Current Events of Regional, National and International importance |
| Geography | - |
APPSC Mains Exam Syllabus
The Mains exam comprises two qualifying papers and five merit ranking papers.
The APPSC syllabus for Group 1 Mains is:
Syllabus of APPSC Mains Qualifying Papers
| Paper | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| English (SSC Standard) |
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| Telugu (SSC Standard) |
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Syllabus of APPSC Mains Merit Ranking Papers
| Paper | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 – General Essay (Degree Standard) |
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| Paper 2 – History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree Standard) |
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| Paper 3 – Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics (Degree Standard) |
|
| Paper 4 – Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree Standard) |
|
| Paper 5 – Science and Technology (Degree Standard) |
|
Eligibilty Criteria
The candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the APPSC Recruitment 2022. The APPSC Eligibility Criteria involves educational qualification, age limit, and nationality. The candidate must be a citizen of India in order to apply for APPSC 2022. Here are the APPSC eligibility criteria:
APPSC 2022 Eligibility: Age Limit
The candidate applying for the APPSC 2022 must fulfil the age criteria as per the official notification.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
The following table mentions the age criteria for some specific posts:
| Posts | Age Restriction |
|---|---|
| District Fire Officers | 21-26 Years |
| Deputy Superintendent Of Jail(Men) | 18-28 Years |
| Assistance Prohibition And Excise Superintendent | 18-26 Years |
APPSC Age Relaxaion
Age relaxation is offered by the Government of India to candidates from different categories for APPSC recruitment. The table below states the relaxation for different candidates:
| Categories | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/Backward Classes | 5 Years |
| Physically Handicapped | 10 Years |
| Ap State Government Employee | 5 Years |
| Ex-servicemen Person | 3 Years |
APPSC Eligibility: Educational Qualifications
- The applicant must have completed the graduation/post-graduation or equivalent qualification from a recognized institute or university.
- The applicants who are appearing in the final year of their graduation degree are also eligible to apply for APPSC Recruitment 2022.
Exam Pattern
The APPSC is a two-tier-based examination. The candidates have to clear the Prelims as well as the Mains examination for the final selection. The candidates who qualify in the preliminary exam are shortlisted for the Mains exam and after Mains, the candidate is called for an interview.
The candidate qualifying all stages are recruited under the APPSC Recruitment. The APPSC Exam Pattern is discussed in detail below.
APPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2022
The APPSC Prelims exam is divided into two papers: General Studies and General Aptitude carrying 120 questions each.
| Particulars | Paper I – General Studies | Paper-II – General Aptitude |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | 120 questions | 120 questions |
| Nature of questions | Objective Type (MCQ) | Objective Type (MCQ) |
| Duration | 120 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 120 marks | 120 marks |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question | 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question |
| Name of the Sections |
|
|
APPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2022
The candidates who qualify for the APPSC Prelims Exam are further shortlisted for the Mains exam. There is a total of 7 papers in the APPSC Mains Exam and 2 of them are language papers of English and Telegu which are qualifying papers for the other 5 papers. The APPSC Mains Exam Pattern is discussed below in detail:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 questions each of 50 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Telugu | 3 questions each of 50 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Paper-1 General Essay | 3 questions each of 50 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Paper-II History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 15 questions each of 10 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Paper-III Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | 15 questions each of 10 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Paper-IV Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | 15 questions each of 10 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Paper-V Science and Technology | 15 questions each of 10 marks | 150 | 180 Minutes |
| Total | 750 |
APPSC Interview 2022
The candidates who will clear the Mains exam will be called for the interview process that will consist of 75 marks. The candidates who will qualify in the interview round will be selected for the final recruitment.
Syllabus
One must be well aware of the exam syllabus to crack the exam with ease. The APPSC Exam Syllabus is discussed below in detail.
APPSC Prelims Exam Syllabus
| Paper 1 – General Studies | Paper 2 – General Aptitude |
|---|---|
| History and Culture | General Mental and Psychological Abilities |
| Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations | Science and Technology |
| Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning | Current Events of Regional, National and International importance |
| Geography | - |
APPSC Mains Exam Syllabus
The Mains exam comprises two qualifying papers and five merit ranking papers.
The APPSC syllabus for Group 1 Mains is:
Syllabus of APPSC Mains Qualifying Papers
| Paper | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| English (SSC Standard) |
|
| Telugu (SSC Standard) |
|
Syllabus of APPSC Mains Merit Ranking Papers
| Paper | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 – General Essay (Degree Standard) |
|
| Paper 2 – History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree Standard) |
|
| Paper 3 – Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics (Degree Standard) |
|
| Paper 4 – Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree Standard) |
|
| Paper 5 – Science and Technology (Degree Standard) |
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