APPSC Group I Notification 2023 Out for 81 Posts. APPSC has released the Group I Recruitment Notification 2023 for 81 Vacancies in AP Government Services. The APPSC Gr I is the highly waited Notification from the Groups aspirants. The Online Application form will be available from 1st Jan to 21st Jan 2024. Details of the APPSC Group I Recruitment Notification 2023, Eligibility, Vacancies, Qualification, Age Limit, Online Application Schedule is explained below.
అమరావతి: ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్లో గ్రూప్-1 నోటిఫికేషన్ విడుదలైంది. 81 పోస్టుల భర్తీ కోసం ఏపీపీఎస్సీ గ్రూప్-1 నోటిఫికేషన్ విడుదల చేసింది. వచ్చే ఏడాది జనవరి 1 నుంచి 21వ తేదీ వరకు దరఖాస్తు చేసుకునేందుకు అవకాశం కల్పించినట్లు కమిషన్ తెలిపింది. గ్రూప్-1 నోటిఫికేషన్కు సంబంధించి పూర్తి వివరాలు వెబ్సైట్లో అందుబాటులో ఉంచినట్లు ఏపీపీఎస్సీ పేర్కొంది.
ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION::VIJAYAWADA NOTIFICATION NO.12/2023, Dated: 08/12/2023 DIRECT RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF GROUP-I SERVICES (GENERAL / LIMITED RECRUITMENT)
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Age Relaxations are as follows:
NEGATIVE MARKS: As per G.O. Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept.,Dt.06/12/2016, for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.
PAPER - II — GENERAL APTITUDE (DEGREE STANDARD) Marks: 120
No. of Questions: 120 Time: 120 Minutes
(A). GENERAL MENTAL ABILITY , ADMINISTRATIVE AND PSYCOLOGICAL ABILITIES
18. Science and Technology: Nature and Scope of Science & Technology; Relevance of Science & Technology to the day to day life; National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation; Institutes and Organization in India promoting integration of Science, Technology and Innovation, their activities and contribution; Contribution of Prominent Indian Scientists.
19. Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Nature and Scope of ICT; ICT in day to day life; ICT and Industry; ICT and Governance - Various government schemes promoting use of ICT, E-Governance programmes and services; Netiquettes; Cyber Security Concerns - National Cyber Crime Policy.
20. Technology in Space & Defence: Evolution of Indian Space Programme; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — it's activities and achievements; Various Satellite Programmes — Satellites for Telecommunication, Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) Satellites; Satellites for defence, Eduset or Satellites for academic purposes; Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)- vision, mission and activities.
21. Energy Requirement and Efficiency: India's existing energy needs and deficit; India's Energy Resources and Dependence, Energy policy of India Government Policies and Programmes. Solar, Wind and Nuclear energy
22. Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to environment; Its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the national and the international level; Biodiversity- its importance and concerns; Climate Change, International Initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India's commitment; Forest and Wildlife - Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India; Environmental Hazards, pollution, carbon emission, Global warming. National Action plans on Climate Change and Disaster management. Biotechnology and Nanotechnology; Nature, Scope and application, Ethical, Social, and Legal issues, Government Policies. Genetic Engineering; Issues related to it and its impact on human life. Health & Environment.
(ii) CURRENT EVENTS OF REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE
ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION::VIJAYAWADA NOTIFICATION NO.12/2023, Dated: 08/12/2023. DIRECT RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF GROUP-I SERVICES GENERAL / LIMITED RECRUITMENT
APPSC Gr I Recruitment Notification 2023 Applications are invited online through Commission’s Website (https://psc.ap.gov.in) from eligible candidates for the posts falling under Group- I Services from 01/01/2024 to 21/01/2024 by 11:59 mid night.
APPSC Group I Notification 2023
ఏపీలో గ్రూప్-1 నోటిఫికేషన్ విడుదలఅమరావతి: ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్లో గ్రూప్-1 నోటిఫికేషన్ విడుదలైంది. 81 పోస్టుల భర్తీ కోసం ఏపీపీఎస్సీ గ్రూప్-1 నోటిఫికేషన్ విడుదల చేసింది. వచ్చే ఏడాది జనవరి 1 నుంచి 21వ తేదీ వరకు దరఖాస్తు చేసుకునేందుకు అవకాశం కల్పించినట్లు కమిషన్ తెలిపింది. గ్రూప్-1 నోటిఫికేషన్కు సంబంధించి పూర్తి వివరాలు వెబ్సైట్లో అందుబాటులో ఉంచినట్లు ఏపీపీఎస్సీ పేర్కొంది.
ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION::VIJAYAWADA NOTIFICATION NO.12/2023, Dated: 08/12/2023 DIRECT RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF GROUP-I SERVICES (GENERAL / LIMITED RECRUITMENT)
APPSC Group I Recruitment 2023 Notification Out
It is hereby informed that the Commission has issued APPSC Group I Notification 2023 with No.12/2023, dated: 08/12/2023 for filling up of 81 vacancies (Tentative) in various categories under Group-I Services. The Notification is available on the Commission’s Website https://psc.ap.gov.in from 08/12/2023.
On-line applications are invited from the eligible candidates from 01/01/2024 to 21/01/2024 by 11:59 mid night. The breakup of vacancies, scale of pay, age, community, educational qualifications and other information with instructions will be available on the Commission’s Website http://psc.ap.gov.in before 01/01/2024.
The eligible candidates may apply online after satisfying themselves as per the terms and conditions of the notification by login the Commission’s website https://psc.ap.gov.in
The Screening Test (Preliminary examination) will be held on 17/03/2024 in offline mode (Objective type & OMR based). Candidates will be short listed to the Mains Examination in the ratio as may be decided by the Commission at an appropriate time as per G.O.Ms.No.5, General Administration (Ser-A) Dept., dt: 05.01.2018. The Main Examination would be in descriptive type and date of Main Examination will be announced later.
APPSC Group I Notification Overview
| APPSC Group I Notification 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Name of the Notification | APPSC Group I Recruitment Notification 2023 |
| Name of the Agency | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Post | Various Group I Level Posts in AP Govt |
| Vacancies | 81 |
| Application Mode | Online Apply |
| Online Apply Dates | 01/01/2024 to 21/01/2024 |
| Screening Test Preliminary Exam Dates | 17/03/2024 |
| Selection Process | Screening Test [Preliminary Exam] Main Exam |
| Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Gr I Recruitment 2023 Vacancies
There are total 81 Vacancies notified for APPSC Group 1 Notification.
| Post Code No. | Name of the Post | No. of vacancies including carried forward |
| 01 | Deputy Collectors in A.P.CivilService (Executive Branch) | 09 |
| 02 | Asst. Commissioner of StateTax in A.P.State Tax Service | 18 |
| 03 | Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil)Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service | 26 |
| 04 | Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service | 01 |
| 05 | Divisional /District Fire Officersin State Disaster Response & Fire Services | 01 |
| 06 | Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service | 06 |
| 07 | District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service | 01 |
| 08 | District Social welfare Officer in A.P Social Welfare Service | 03 |
| 09 | Deputy Registrar in A.P.Cooperative Service | 05 |
| 10 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services | 01 |
| 11 | Assistant Prohibition & Excise Superintendent in A.P Excise Service | 01 |
| 12 | Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 03 |
| 13 | District Employment officer in A.P Employment Exchange Service | 04 |
| 14 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P.State Audit Service | 02 |
| Total vacancies | 81 |
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APPSC Group I Recruitment Educational Qualification
Passing in Graduation is the Basic Qualification for APPSC Group I Posts. Posts specific qualification will be issued on later date.
The candidate should possess the prescribed academic qualification as on the date of this notification i.e., 08/12/2023. The date of this notification shall be the crucial date for calculating the experience including the practical experience, if any.
APPSC Group I Recruitment Age Limit
Age Limit: 18-42 Years (Full details in detailed notification) as on the Cutoff Date of Notification
Age Relaxations are as follows:
| S. No. | Category of candidates | Relaxation of age permissible |
| 1. | SC/ST ,BCs and EWS | 5 Years |
| 1(a). | For SC/ST CF. vacancies (Limited) | 10 Years |
| 2. | Physically Handicapped persons | 10 Years |
| 3. | Ex-Service men | 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. |
| 4. | N.C.C. (who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.) | |
| 5. | Regular A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of Corporations, Municipalities etc. are not eligible). | Allowed to deduct from his age the length of regular Service under State Government up to a maximum of five years for the purposes of the maximum age limit. |
| EXPLANATION: Provided that the persons referred to at Sl.Nos.3 & 4 above shall, after making the deductions referred to in sub Rule 12 (c) (i) & (ii) of A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules not exceed the Maximum age limit prescribed for the post. The age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen is applicable for those who have been released from Armed Forces other than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency. Note: The SC/ST Candidates who availed 10 years of age relaxation are not eligible for SC/ST fresh vacancies. |
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APPSC Group I Recruitment Time Schedule
| APPSC Gr I Recruitment Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification | 8th Dec 2023 |
| Detailed Notification Date | Before 1st Jan 2024 |
| Online Application Starting Date | 1.1.2024 |
| Last Date for Applying Online | 21.1.2024 |
| Hall Tickets Issuing Date | Later |
| Screening Test Date | 17/03/2024 |
| Key | |
| Results Date | |
APPSC Group I Selection Process 2023
The Selection procedure of the Group I involves 2 Steps
Screening Test [Preliminary Examination], and Main Examination.
- Screening Test {Prelims} - Objective Type
- Main Examination - Descriptive Type
APPSC Group I Prelims 2023 Exam Pattern
ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION::VIJAYAWADA
NOTIFICATION NO.12/2023
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR GROUP-I SERVICES
SCREEING TEST - WRITTEN EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE)
(As per G.O.Ms.No.158, General Administration (Ser-A) Dept., dt: 26-12-2018)
| Subject | QNo. of s uestion | Duration Minutes | Maximum Marks |
Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -I General Studies. This paper consists of 04 parts i.e., ABCD each part carries 30 marks
|
120 Questions | 120 Minutes | 120 Marks |
| Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -II General Aptitude This paper consists 2 parts i.e., A and B each part carries 60 Marks (Part-A - 60 Marks, Part -B (i) - 30 Marks and B (ii) - 30 Marks).
|
120 Questions | 120 Minutes | 120 Marks |
NEGATIVE MARKS: As per G.O. Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept.,Dt.06/12/2016, for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.
APPSC Group I Prelims Syllabus 2023
PAPER —I (PRELIMINARY) GENERAL STUDIES (DEGREE STANDARD)
Marks: 120 No. of Questions: 120 Time: 120 Minutes
(A) HISTORY & CULTURE
1. Indus Valley Civilization: Features, Sites, Society, Cultural History, Art and Religion. Vedic Age- Mahajanapadas, Religions-Jainism and Buddhism.
The Maghadas, the Mauryan, Foreign invasions on India and their impact, the Kushans. The Sathavahanas the Sangam Age, the Sungas, the Gupta Empire -their Administration- Social, Religious and Economic conditions-Art, Architecture, Literature, Science and Technology.
2. The Kanauj and their Contributions, South Indian Dynasties - The Badami Chalukyas, the Eastarn Chalukyas, the Rastrakutas, the Kalyani Chalukyas, the Cholas, the Hoyasalas, the Yedavas, the Kakatiyas and the Reddis.
3. The Delhi Sultanate, the Vijaynagar Empire and the Mughal Empire, the Bhakti Movement and Sufism - Administration, Economy, Society, Religion, Literature, Arts and Architecture.
4. The European Trading companies in India- their struggle for supremacy-with special reference to Bengal, Bombay, Madras, Mysore, Andhra and Nizam, Governor- Generals and Viceroys.
5. Indian War of Independence of 1857 - Origin, Nature, causes, consequences and significance with special reference to Concerned State, Religious and Social Reform Movements in 19th century in India and Concerned State, India's Freedom Movement, Revolutionaries in India and Abroad.
6. Mahatma Gandhi, his thoughts, Principles and Philosophy. Important Satyagrahas, the Role of Sardar Patel, Subash Chandrabose in Freedom Movement and Post - independence consolidation.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, his life and contribution to making of Indian Constitution, India after Independence - Reorganization of the States in India.
(B) CONSTITUTION, POLITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.
1. Indian Constitution: Evolution, features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.
2. Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Parliament and State Legislatures: Structure, Function, Power and Privileges. Issues and challenges pertaining to Federal Structure: Devolution of Power and Finances up to local levels and Challenges therein.
3. Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities - Panchayati Raj -
Public Policy and Governance.
4. Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization on Governance - Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies.
5. Rights Issues (Human rights, Women rights, SC/ST rights, Child rights) etc.
6. India's Foreign Policy — International Relations — Important Institutions, Agencies and Fora, their structure and mandate - Important Policies and Programmes of Central and State Governments.
(C) INDIAN AND ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMY AND PLANNING
1. Basic characteristics of Indian Economy as a developing economy – Economic development since independence objectives and achievements of planning - NITI Ayog and its approach to economic development – Growth and distributive justice
- Economic development Human Development Index – India’s rank in the world – Environmental degradation and challenges - Sustainable Development - Environmental Policy
2. National Income and its concepts and components –India’s National Accounts – Demographic issues - Poverty and Inequalities – Occupational Structure and Unemployment - Various Schemes of employment and poverty eradication – Issues of Rural Development and Urban Development
3. Indian Agriculture –Irrigation and water – Inputs of agriculture – Agricultural Strategy and Agricultural Policy – Agrarian Crisis and land reforms – Agricultural credit – Minimum Support Prices -Malnutrition and Food Security - Indian Industry - Industrial Policy – Make-in India – Start-up and Stand-up programmes – SEZs and Industrial Corridors – Energy and Power policies – Economic Reforms – Liberalisaion, Privatisation and Globalization –International Trade and Balance of Payments – India and WTO
4. Financial Institutions – RBI and Monetary Policy – Banking and Financial Sector Reforms – Commercial Banks and NPAs – Financial Markets –Instabilities - Stock Exchanges and SEBI – Indian Tax System and Recent changes – GST and its impact on Commerce and Industry – Centre, States financial relations- Financial Commissions – Sharing of resources and devolution – Public Debt and Public Expenditure - Fiscal Policy and Budget
5. i) The characteristics/ basic features of Andhra Pradesh economy after bifurcation in 2014 – Impact of bifurcation on the endowment of natural resources and state revenue – disputes of river water sharing and their impact on irrigation – new challenges to industry and commerce - the new initiatives to develop infrastructure –power and transport -information technology and e-governance – Approaches to development and initiatives in agriculture, industry and social sector – Urbanisation and smart cities – Skill development and employment – social welfare programmes
ii) A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014 – Economic Issues arising out of bifurcation – Central government’s assistance for building a new capital, compensation for loss of revenue, development of backward districts – Issues such as Vizag railway zone, Kadapa steel factory, Dugarajapatnam airport, Express ways and industrial corridors etc., - Special Status and Special Assistance- Controversy - Government’s stand and measure
(D) GEOGRAPHY
1. General Geography: Earth in Solar system, Motion of the Earth, Concept of time, Season, Internal Structure of the Earth, Major landfornns and their features. Atmosphere-structure and composition, elements and factors of Climate, Airmasses and Fronts, atmospheric disturbances, climate change. Oceans: Physical, chemical and biological characteristics, Hydrological Distasters, Marine and Continental resources.
2. Physical: World, India and concerned State : Major physical divisions, Earthquakes, landslides, Natural drainage, climatic changes and regions, Monsoon, Natural Vegetation, Parks and Sanctuaries, Major Soil types, Rocks and Minerals.
3. Social: World, India and concerned State : distribution, density, growth, Sex-ratio, Literacy, Occupational Structure, SC and ST Population, Rural-Urban components, Racial, tribal, religious and linguistic groups, urbanization, migration and metropolitan regions.
4. Economic: World, India and concerned State: Major sectors of economy, Agriculture, Industry and Services, their salient features. Basic Industries-Agro, mineral, forest, fuel and manpower based Industries, Transport and Trade, Pattern and Issues.
No. of Questions: 120 Time: 120 Minutes
(A). GENERAL MENTAL ABILITY , ADMINISTRATIVE AND PSYCOLOGICAL ABILITIES
- 1. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability.
- 2. Number Series, Coding —Decoding.
- 3. Problems Related to Relations.
- 4. Shapes and their Sub-sections, Venn Diagram.
- 5. Problems based on Clocks, Calendar and Age.
- 6. Number system and order of Magnitude.
- 7. Ratio, proportion and variation.
- 8. Central Tendencies - mean, median, mode — including weighted mean.
- 9. Power and exponent, Square, Square Root, Cube Root, H.C.F. and L.C.M.
- 10. Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and loss.
- 11. Time and Work, Time and Distance, Speed and Distance.
- 12. Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes, Volume and Surface Area of Sphere, Cone, Cylinder, cubes and Cuboids.
- 13. Lines, angels and common geometrical figures — properties of transverse and parallel lines, properties of triangles, quadrilateral, rectangle, parallelogram and rhombus.
- 14. Introduction to algebra — BODMAS, simplification of weird symbols.
- 15. Data interpretation, Data Analysis, Data sufficiency, and concepts of Probability.
- 16. Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and analyzing emotions, Dimensions of emotional intelligence, coping with emotions, empathy and coping with stress.
- 17. Social Intelligence, interpersonal skills, Decision making, Critical thinking, problem solving and Assessment of personality.
18. Science and Technology: Nature and Scope of Science & Technology; Relevance of Science & Technology to the day to day life; National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation; Institutes and Organization in India promoting integration of Science, Technology and Innovation, their activities and contribution; Contribution of Prominent Indian Scientists.
19. Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Nature and Scope of ICT; ICT in day to day life; ICT and Industry; ICT and Governance - Various government schemes promoting use of ICT, E-Governance programmes and services; Netiquettes; Cyber Security Concerns - National Cyber Crime Policy.
20. Technology in Space & Defence: Evolution of Indian Space Programme; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — it's activities and achievements; Various Satellite Programmes — Satellites for Telecommunication, Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) Satellites; Satellites for defence, Eduset or Satellites for academic purposes; Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)- vision, mission and activities.
21. Energy Requirement and Efficiency: India's existing energy needs and deficit; India's Energy Resources and Dependence, Energy policy of India Government Policies and Programmes. Solar, Wind and Nuclear energy
22. Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to environment; Its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the national and the international level; Biodiversity- its importance and concerns; Climate Change, International Initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India's commitment; Forest and Wildlife - Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India; Environmental Hazards, pollution, carbon emission, Global warming. National Action plans on Climate Change and Disaster management. Biotechnology and Nanotechnology; Nature, Scope and application, Ethical, Social, and Legal issues, Government Policies. Genetic Engineering; Issues related to it and its impact on human life. Health & Environment.
(ii) CURRENT EVENTS OF REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE
APPSC Group I Main Exam Pattern
APPSC Main Examination is Descriptive in nature. The Main Exam is conducted for 750 Marks and 75 Marks for Inverview. Total 825 Marks.| Paper in Telugu | Qualifying Nature | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper in English | Qualifying Nature | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper - I General Essay - on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance. |
- | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper-II History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh |
- | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper -III Polity, constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics |
- | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper -IV Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh |
- | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper -V Science, Technology and Environmental Issues |
- | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| INTERVIEW | 75 Marks | ||
| TOTAL MARKS | 825 Marks | ||
