APPSC Group-I Notification 2023 to Fill 81 Vacancies
Group 1 APPSC Job Notification 2023: APPSC Group 1 recruitment notification to fill 81 vacancies has released by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission(APPSC). It is great news to jobseekers across Andhra Pradesh. Through Group-I exam, one can get civil servants in the state administration of Andhra Pradesh. The Group 1 posts provide good opportunity to the aspirants to serve for the welfare of the society. In addition to Group 1 notification, APPSC has released Group-II Notification 2023. These two Group-I, Group-II notifications are a boon to the job aspirants. For complete information of Group-
Online application for Group-1 exams has been invited by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) to fill the 81 Vacancies of Deputy Collectors, Assistant Commissioner of ST, Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2, Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) and other prestigious posts.
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APPSC Group-1 Notification 2023 Out
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) announced a job opportunity through APPSC Group 1 Notification 2023, with 81 vacancies. The detailed advertisements were released on December 8, 2023. These ads provide information about the examination process, interview, eligibility criteria, online registration, and other important details. Those interested can download the PDF of the APPSC Group 1 Notification to get all the information. You can find the link to the notification PDF below.
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APPSC Group-1 Notification 2023 Overview
According to the APPSC Group-1 notification 2023, the number of vacancies to be filled is 81. As stated in the notification, we are here providing some significant points of APPSC Group-1 posts in the following table.
| Name of the Conducting Agency | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission(APPSC) |
| Name of the Examination | APPSC Group-1Exam 2023 |
| To number of Vacancies | 81 |
| Commencement of Online Application | 1st January 2024 |
| Last Date of Application | 21/01/2024 By Mid-Night |
| Exam Stages | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Language of Exam | English and Telugu |
| Name of the Posts to be filled | Stated in the following article |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group-1 Important Dates
| Name of the Event |
Date of Event |
| APPSC Group 1 Notification 2023 | 8th December 2023 |
| APPSC Group 1 application online commencement | 1st January 2024 |
| APPSC Group 1 Last date of application |
21st January 2024 |
| Last Date for Payment of APPSC Group 1 Eam Fees | 21st January 2024 |
| APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2023 | will be notified soon |
| APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024 | 17th March 2024 |
Vacancies APPSC Group-1 Recruitment 2023
There are total 81 Vacancies notified for APPSC Group 1 Notification. Here we are providing the complete details of posts along with no of posts to be filled.
| 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 |
Required Qualification for APPSC Group-I Posts
To apply for APPSC Group-I Posts, you need to have a basic qualification of passing in Graduation. The specific qualifications for the posts will be provided later. Make sure you have the required academic qualification as of December 8, 2023, which is the date of this notification. This date is crucial for calculating any relevant experience, including practical experience, if applicable.
APPSC Group I Recruitment Age Limit
Age Limit: 18-42 Years (Full details in detailed notification) as on the Cutoff Date of Notification
Following are the age relaxation for the candidates SC, ST, BC, Ex-Service men, NCC
| 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. |
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 1 Application Fee
Here we are providing the information, the fee structure of the APPSC Group 1 Application Form. For updated information related to application process fee please visit APPSC Official website https://psc.ap.gov.in
| Category | Application Processing Fee | Exam Fee |
| Unreserved | Rs.250 | Rs. 120 |
| SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men | R.250 | Exempted |
| Families having Household Supply White Card issued by Civil Supplies Department, A.P. Government. (Residents of Andhra Pradesh) |
Rs.250 | Exempted |
| Un-employed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser- A) Dept. | Rs.250 | Exempted |
How to Apply Online APPSC Group-I
- Visit the official website https://psc.ap.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time-Profile-Registration (OTPR) process.
- Click on “New Registration for Direct Recruitment” on the opened page.
- Enter required information: Aadhaar Details, Basic Details, Address Details, Educational Qualifications, and upload Photo and Signature.
- Review the entered information carefully and click on Submit.
- A Reference Id will be generated and displayed on the screen.
- Go to the Login page and enter your credentials.
- Fill in the form details, verify them, and submit the application.
- Complete the payment process after successful verification.
- Once payment is done, a payment reference id will be generated.
- Submit the form and save/print the application receipt.
- Keep the application receipt for any future reference or correspondence.
APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Syllabus and Exam Duration
The preliminary exam, held offline throughout Andhra Pradesh, is a screening test designed to eliminate non-serious candidates from the APPSC Group 1 exam. The admit card for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims is usually released seven to eight days prior to the exam. Importantly, the prelims exam is solely qualifying, and the marks obtained will not contribute to the final merit list of APPSC Group 1. Refer to the detailed exam pattern in the provided table for more information.
| Paper | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 A.History and Culture. B. Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations. C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning. D. Geography |
120 | 120 | 120 Minutes |
| Paper 2 A. General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities. B. (i) Science and Technologies. (ii) Current events of Regional, National and International importance |
120 | 120 | 120 Minutes |
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam
Candidates who clear the prelims exam must also pass the APPSC Group 1 main exam to complete the examination process. The Main exam is conducted in a conventional offline mode. The marks obtained in the main exam contribute to the merit list of APPSC Group 1. The main exam consists of seven conventional written question papers. While the English and Telugu papers are qualifying in nature, their marks are not considered for the merit list. The remaining five papers in General Studies determine the final list. Refer to the detailed exam pattern for more information on the APPSC Group 1 mains exam.
| APPSC Group 1 Main Exam | ||
| Paper | Duration | Marks |
| Paper in Telugu | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper in English | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper 1 General Essay – on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance. | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper 2 History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper 3 Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper 4 Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Paper 5 Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | 180 minutes | 150 |
| Total Marks | 750 | |
FAQ on APPSC Group-I
Q. How many vacancies are there in total under the APPSC Group 1 Notification 2023?
Ans: A total of 81 vacancies have been released under APPSC Group 1 Notification 2023.
Q. When was the APPSC Group 1 notification released, and how many vacancies are available?
Ans: APPSC Group 1 notification has been released on 8th December 2023 for 81 Group 1 vacancies.
Q. Who is eligible to join APPSC services, and what is the required step for eligibility?
Ans: Anyone can join the APPSC services after clearing the APPSC Group 1 exam.
Q. Can a State PSC officer be promoted to IAS, according to the recent information?
Ans: Yes, the State PSC officer can be promoted to IAS.
Q. What is the educational qualification needed for the APPSC Group 1 exam?
Ans: The educational qualification required for the APPSC Group 1 exam is a graduate degree in any discipline.