APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 Out: The APPSC Group 2 Exam is conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission to recruit eligible candidates for executive and non-executive positions across Andhra Pradesh. Through APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023, APSSC is going to recruit for 899 vacancies for Executive and Non-Executive Posts in various departments. The selection of eligible candidates for these posts will be done through the APPSC Group 2 exam which includes three phases- Prelims, Mains, and Computer Proficiency. APPSC Group 2 Apply Online 2023 link has been activated on 21st December 2023 at To know more about APPSC Group 2 Recruitment/Exam go through the details discussed in the article.
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 Out
The detailed APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 has been released on 20th December 2023 on the official website https://psc.ap.gov.in/. Candidates before applying for the recruitment drive must be aware of all the details and eligibility criteria required. As per the official notification, APPSC has announced 899 Group 2 vacancies (Executive and Non-Executive Posts) to be filled for various posts. Further detailed vacancies, salary, age limit, community, educational qualifications and other information will be available on the website before 21/12/2023. The official APPSC Group 2 Notification pdf has been attached below.
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 PDF- Click to Download
APPSC Group 2 Exam 2023- Highlights
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced for filling 899 Group 2 Vacancies through APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023. There will be a three-stage selection process. Applicants should have an understanding and knowledge of English and Telugu language. The Job location allocated to selected candidates will be in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The details of the APPSC Group 2 Exam 2023 have been summed up in the below table.
| APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023: Overview | |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | APPSC Group 2 Exam |
| Exam Level | State Level (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Vacancy | 899 (53 carried forward) |
| Posts | Executive and Non-Executive Posts |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Registration Dates | 21st December 2023 to 10th January 2024 |
| Exam Stages | Three (Prelims, Mains test & Computer Proficiency Test) |
| Language | English and Telugu |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group 2 2023- Important Dates
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 has been released along with online registration dates and APPSC Group 2 Prelims & Mains Exam Date. APPSC Group 2 Online Registration is to be commenced from 21st December 2023 to 10th January 2024. APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam is to be held on 25th February 2024. The complete calendar of APPSC Group 2 Exam 2023 has been updated in the table below.
| APPSC Group 2 2023- Important Dates | |
| APPSC Group 2 2023 Events | Dates |
| APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023 Released | 20th December 2023 |
| APPSC Group 2 Apply Online Starts | 21st December 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10th January 2024 |
| APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam 2023 | 25th February 2024 |
| APPSC Group 2 Prelims Result 2023 | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam 2023 | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Result 2023 | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 2 Interview 2023 | To be notified |
| APPSC Group 2 Result 2023 | To be notified |
APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2023
APSSC will recruit eligible candidates for 899 (53 carried forward) Group 2 vacancies for Executive and Non-Executive Posts as announced through APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023. 331 vacancies are for Executive posts including Municipal Commissioner, Sub-Registrar, Deputy Tahsildar, Assistant Labour Officer, Assistant Registrar, Extension Officer, Prohibition and excise Sub-Inspector, and Assistant Development Officer posts in various departments. 566 vacancies for Non-Executive posts including Assistant Section Officer, Auditor, Senior Auditor, Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant posts.
We have tabulated below the post-wise APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2023 details for both Executive and Non-Executive Posts separately.
| APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy 2023 [Fresh Vacancies] | ||
| Post Code No. | Name of Posts & Departments | Vacancies |
| 01 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-III in A.P. Municipal Commissioners Subordinate Service | 04 |
| 02 | Sub-Registrar Grade-II in Registration and Stamps Subordinate Service | 16 |
| 03 | Deputy Tahsildar in A.P. Revenue Subordinate Service | 114 |
| 04 | Assistant Labour Officer in A.P. Labour Subordinate Service | 28 |
| 05 | Assistant Registrar in A.P. Co-operative Societies | 14 |
| 07 | Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service | 149 |
| Total Vacancies | 325 | |
| APPSC Group 2 Non-Executive Vacancy 2023 [Fresh Vacancies] | ||
| Post Code No. | Name of Posts & Departments | Vacancies |
| 09 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 211 |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 12 |
| 11 | Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat Sub-Service | 14 |
| 12 | Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 23 |
| 13 | Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service | 05 |
| 14 | Auditor in Pay & Account Sub-ordinate Service | 10 |
| 15 | Senior Accountant in Branch-I (category-I) (HOD) in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service | 10 |
| 16 | Senior Accountant in Branch-II (Category-I) A.P. Treasuries and Accounts (District) Sub-Service | 10 |
| 18 | Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service | 20 |
| 19 | Junior Assistant in A.P. Public Service Commission | 30 |
| 20 | Junior Assistant in Economics and Statistics | 05 |
| 22 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Civil Supplies | 13 |
| 23 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Agriculture Marketing | 02 |
| 24 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Agriculture Cooperation | 07 |
| 25 | Junior Assistant in Chief Commissioner of Land Administration | 31 |
| 26 | Junior Assistant in Director of Municipal Administration | 07 |
| 27 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Labour | 03 |
| 28 | Junior Assistant in Director of Animal Husbandry | 07 |
| 29 | Junior Assistant in Director of Fisheries | 03 |
| 30 | Junior Assistant in Director General of Police (DGP) | 08 |
| 31 | Junior Assistant in DG, Prisons & Correctional Services | 02 |
| 32 | Junior Assistant in Director of Prosecutions | 02 |
| 33 | Junior Assistant in Director of Sainik Welfare | 02 |
| 34 | Junior Assistant in Advocate General of A.P. | 08 |
| 35 | Junior Assistant in A.P. State Archives and Research Institute | 01 |
| 36 | Junior Assistant in Public Health and Family Welfare | 19 |
| 37 | Junior Assistant in Director of Secondary Health | 02 |
| 38 | Junior Assistant in Director of Factories | 04 |
| 39 | Junior Assistant in Director of Boilers | 01 |
| 40 | Junior Assistant in Director of Insurance Medical Services | 03 |
| 41 | Junior Assistant in Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court | 02 |
| 42 | Junior Assistant in Engineer-in-Chief, Public Health | 02 |
| 43 | Junior Assistant in Director of Minorities Welfare | 02 |
| 44 | Junior Assistant in Engineer-in-Chief, Panchayatraj | 05 |
| 45 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of School Education | 12 |
| 46 | Junior Assistant in Director of Adult Education | 01 |
| 47 | Junior Assistant in Director of Examinations | 20 |
| 48 | Junior Assistant in Engineer-in-Chief, R&B | 07 |
| 49 | Junior Assistant in Women Development & Child Welfare Dept. | 02 |
| 50 | Junior Assistant in Director of Ground Water and Water Audit | 01 |
| 51 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Youth Services | 01 |
| 52 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Archaeology and Museums | 01 |
| Total | 521 | |
| APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2023 [Carried Forward] | ||
| Post Code No. | Name of Department | Vacancies |
| APPSC Group 2 Executive Vacancy 2023 | ||
| 05 | Assistant Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Subordinate Service | 02 |
| 06 | Extension Officer in PR & RD in A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service | 02 |
| 07 | Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector in A.P. Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service | 03 |
| 08 | Assistant Development Officer in A.P. Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service | 01 |
| Total | 08 | |
| APPSC Group 2 Non- Executive Vacancy 2023 | ||
| 09 | Assistant Section Officer (GAD) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 07 |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) in A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | 03 |
| 11 | Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) in A.P. Legislature Secretariat SubService | 01 |
| 13 | Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service | 03 |
| 15 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (HODs) | 01 |
| 16 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (Districts) | 02 |
| 17 | Senior Accountant in A.P. Works & Accounts (Zone wise) Sub Service | 02 |
| 18 | Junior Accountant in various Departments in A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service | 02 |
| 19 | Junior Assistant in A.P. Public Service Commission | 02 |
| 20 | Junior Assistant in Economics and Statistics | 01 |
| 21 | Junior Assistant in Social Welfare | 01 |
| 53 | Junior Assistant in Engineering Research Labs | 01 |
| 54 | Junior Assistant in Preventive Medicine | 01 |
| 55 | Junior Assistant in Government Text book Press | 01 |
| 56 | Junior Assistant in Commissioner of Industries | 05 |
| 57 | Junior Assistant in Conservator of Forest Services | 02 |
| 58 | Junior Assistant in Technical Education | 09 |
| 59 | Junior Assistant in RWS & S | 01 |
| Total | 45 | |
APPSC Group 2 Apply Online 2023
As per the APPSC Group 2 Notification pdf, a total of 899 Group 2 vacancies for both Executive and Non-Executive Posts will be recruited. Interested candidates have to submit their online application form at the official website https://psc.ap.gov.in within the duration of the online registration process from 21st December 2023 to 10th January 2024 as announced by the commission. Any application form will not be accepted if sent through any other mode. Click on the APPSC Group 2 Application link mentioned below as the link has been now activated.
APPSC Group 2 2023 Online Application Link(Active)
APPSC Group 2 Application Fee 2023
The candidates are required to pay the application fees by online mode for the successful submission of their application form. Candidates belonging to the General Category have to pay an application fee of Rs. 330/- whereas candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men Categories will be paying Rs. 250/- as an application fee. Candidates belonging to other States shall pay the prescribed fee of Rs.80/-, along with a processing fee of Rs. 250/-. The APPSC Group 2 application fees for various categories are listed below.
| APPSC Group 2 Application Fee | ||
| Category | Examination Fee | Processing fees |
| General Category Candidates, Candidates belonging to other States | Rs. 80 | Rs. 250 |
| SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men | -- | Rs. 250 |
Steps to Apply for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023
Candidates are required to follow the below steps to submit the APPSC Group 2 Application Form or we will be sharing the direct link to apply online for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023.
Step-1 APPSC Group 2 OTPR Process
1. Visit the official website of APPSC at https://psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Click on the “Direct Recruitment”>> “New Notification” link.
3. Click on “New Registration” and fill in the details as required. One should fill in all the details very carefully.
4. The details on the registration page include aadhaar number, name, birth detailed address, email ID, mobile number, education details etc.
5. Upload a photograph (JPG/JPEG format, 50 kb, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) and signature (JPG/JPEG format, 30 kb, 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm) in the mentioned format.
Step 2- Submit Application Form
1. The candidate needs to login to the website using the ID and password created
2. Now the candidate needs to click on application submission and log in using the official ID and password.
3. Now after login, the candidate needs to fill in the remaining details carefully.
4. After this the candidate needs to pay the required application fee and click on submit after confirmation.
5. The APPSC Group 2 Application Form is successfully submitted, download it fo future reference.
6. An ID and password will be created and sent to the official email and mobile number.
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023 Eligibility
A candidate must be aware of the minimum required qualification to be eligible for the APPSC Group 2 exam before submitting their application forms. we have also shared here the eligibility criteria in terms of education qualification and age limit for APPSC Group 2 Services.
APPSC Group 2 Education Qualification (as on 07/12/2023)
The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized university is a must to be eligible to apply for APPSC Group 2 Vacancies. The post-wise education qualification has been mentioned in the notification pdf.
APPSC Group 2 Age Limit (as on 01/07/2023)
The age of candidates must not be less than 18 years and more than 42 years to be eligible for APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023. Age relaxation will be provided to the reserved categories as per the government rules and regulations.
| Posts | Age Limit |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade-III | 18 to 42 years |
| Sub-Registrar Grade-II | 20 to 42 years |
| Deputy Tahsildar | 18 to 42 years |
| Assistant Labour Officer | 18 to 42 years |
| Assistant Registrar | 18 to 42 years |
| Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector | 18 to 30 years |
| Extension Officer | 18 to 42 years |
| Assistant Development Officer | 18 to 42 years |
| All Non-Executive Posts | 18 to 42 years |
APPSC Group 2 Upper Age Relaxation
The Upper Age Relaxation applies to the categories as detailed below:
| APPSC Group 2 Upper Age Relaxation | |
| Categories | Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST and BCs | 5 years |
| Physically Handicapped persons | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 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. |
| N.C.C. (who have worked as an Instructor in N.C.C.) | |
| A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of APSEB, APSRTC, Corporations, Municipalities etc. are not eligible) | |
| Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum service of 6 months | 3 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands, who are not remarried and belonging to SC/ST category covered under Rule 12(b)(iii) of AP State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 with reference to posts of Junior Assistants | Upper Age Limit- 48 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands, who are not remarried and not belonging to SC/ST category covered under Rule 12(b)(iii) of AP State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 regarding posts of Junior Assistants | Upper Age Limit- 43 years |
APPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2023
The candidates will be selected for APPSC Group 2 services through prelims, mains, and computer proficiency tests. The APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam is of screening type and the final merit list will comprise of the marks obtained by the candidates in the mains exam. The candidates who got qualified in all stages will be called for a document verification round.
Stage 1- Preliminary Exam
Stage 2- Mains Exam
Stage 3- Computer Proficiency Test
Stage 4- Document Verification
APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern
The Commission has revised the APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern for each stage in the selection process. The candidates planning to appear for upcoming APPSC Group 2 2023 Exam must be familiar with the latest Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern. Read to know about the major points of the exam syllabus for each exam.
APPSC Group 2 2023 Prelims Exam Pattern
- APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam is the screening stage for only shortlisting candidates for the main exam.
- The objective type examination will be held in offline mode (OMR based).
- The exam includes 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Now APPSC Group 2 Prelims has questions from General Studies and Mental Ability.
- The topics from General Studies include Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, and Current Affairs. There will be 30 questions from each section.
- There is a negative marking of ⅓rd marks for each wrong answer.
- The time duration of the test will be 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
| APPSC Group 2 2023 Prelims Exam Pattern | |||
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Studies (Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, Current Affairs) Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
APPSC Group 2 2023 Mains Exam Pattern
- The exam has 2 papers, each carrying an equal weight of 150 marks.
- All the questions are objective type. The level of the questions is similar to a bachelor’s degree.
- Mains examination will be held in offline mode (OMR-based).
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- A negative marking scheme of one-third marks for every wrong answer.
| APPSC Group 2 2023 Mains Exam Pattern | ||||
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | 1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the history of Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh 2. General overview of the Indian Constitution | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper 2 | 1. Indian and AP Economy 2. Science and Technology | 150 | 150 | |
| Total | 300 | 300 | ||
APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test
- The exam has 2 parts. Each tests a particular area of computer skills of the aspirants.
- The candidates will get 60 minutes to attempt the exam.
- It is a practical exam.
- Minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST/PH is 30, for B.C. is 35 and for O.C. is 40.
| Test | Marks | Duration |
| Proficiency in Office Automation with the usage of Computers and Associated Software. [Part a & Part B] | 100 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 50 Marks |
APPSC Group 2 2023 Syllabus
To get selected for APPSC Group 2 Services, the candidate has to score good marks in each stage. To plan a strategy for securing maximum marks, APPSC Group 2 Syllabus is the first and foremost step, to begin with. Below we have discussed APPSC Group 2 Syllabus for Prelims and Mains Examination.
APPSC Group 2 2023 Prelims Syllabus
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus includes questions from General Studies (Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, Current Affairs) and Mental Ability.
| APPSC Group 2 2023 Prelims Syllabus | |
| Section/Subjects | Syllabus |
| Indian History | Ancient History Medieval History Modern History |
| Geography | General and Physical Geography Economic Geography of India and AP Human Geography of India and AP |
| Indian Society | Structure of Indian Society Social Issues Welfare Mechanism |
| Current Affairs | International National State of Andhra Pradesh |
| Mental Ability | Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive) Mental Ability Basic Numeracy |
APPSC Group 2 2023 Mains Syllabus
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam consists of 2 papers (each consists of 2 sections) for which the topics to be covered have been discussed below-
| APPSC Group 2 2023 Mains Syllabus | |
| Paper | Topics |
| Paper 1 | Section A- Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh Section B- Indian Constitution |
| Paper 2 | Section A- Indian and AP Economy Section B- Science and Technology |
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2023 [Click to Check]
APPSC Group 2 2023 Salary
The salary for APPSC Group 2 positions in Andhra Pradesh may vary based on the specific position within the group and the pay scales set by the government. In general, Group 2 services in Andhra Pradesh include various executive and non-executive posts in different departments. The salary structure typically includes a basic pay, allowances, and other benefits. The below tables depict the APPSC Group 2 Executive and Non-Executive Salary Structure for all posts.
| APPSC Group 2 Executive Salary Structure | |
| Posts | Salary |
| Deputy Tehsildar in Andhra Pradesh Revenue Subordinate Service | Rs. 28,940 – 78,910 |
| Assistant Commercial Tax Officer in Commercial Taxes Subordinate Service | Rs. 28,940 – 78,910 |
| Assistant Labor Officer in Andhra Pradesh Labor and Employment Sub Service | Rs. 28,940 – 78,910 |
| Executive Officer Grade I in Endowments Commissioner | Rs. 29,760 – 80,930 |
| Assistant Development Officers in Andhra Pradesh Handloom and Textile Department | Rs. 26,600 – 77,030 |
| Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector in Andhra Pradesh Prohibition and Excise Sub-Service | Rs. 26,600 – 77,030 |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade III in AP Municipal Commissioner Subordinate Service | Rs. 29,760 – 80,930 |
| Extn Officer in Panchayat Raj and Rural Department | Rs. 29,760 – 80,930 |
| Assistant Registrar in AP Co-operative Societies | Rs. 29,760 – 80,930 |
| APPSC Group 2 Non-Executive Salary Structure | |
| Posts | Salary |
| Senior Accountant | Rs. 22,460 – Rs. 66,330 |
| Assistant Section Officer in Secretariat Sub Service | Rs. 26,600 – Rs. 77,030 |
| Senior Auditor | Rs. 22,460 – Rs. 66,330 |
| Junior Assistant | Rs. 16,400 – Rs. 49,870 |
APPSC Group 2 2023 Hall Ticket
For each stage of APPSC Group 2 Exam, the hall tickets will be released separately for prelims and mains examination. The admit cards will be released around 10 to 12 days before the exam date and the candidates need to download their respective admit cards from the official website using their login details. APPSC Group 2 Prelims Hall Ticket will be released for the candidates who applied for vacancies and the mains hall ticket will be released for prelims qualified candidates.
APPSC Group 2 2023 Answer Key
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is held responsible for examining APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2023. After the completion of the exam, APPSC will also release the APPSC Group 2 Answer Key at https://psc.ap.gov.in with correct answers to the questions asked in the prelims and mains exam.