APPSC Group 1 Exam 2024-25: Your Ultimate Opportunity Guide

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (ఆంధ్ర ప్రదేశ్ పబ్లిక్ సర్వీస్ కమిషన్), is a state-level body responsible for conducting recruitment exams for various government positions in Andhra Pradesh. One of its most significant exams is the APPSC Group 1 Exam, which selects candidates for high-level administrative positions within the state government. These positions are essential for the efficient functioning of government departments and services, and the recruitment process is highly competitive.

The APPSC Group 1 Exam is designed to identify qualified individuals who can handle administrative responsibilities effectively. The exam covers a wide range of subjects, including general knowledge, current affairs, and specific topics related to governance and public administration. Candidates preparing for the exam must have a well-rounded knowledge base, including a strong understanding of the state’s issues, history, and government policies.

The APPSC Group 1 Exam shares some similarities with the UPSC Civil Services Exam, as both aim to recruit individuals for important government roles. However, the APPSC exam focuses specifically on issues relevant to the state of Andhra Pradesh. Understanding the exam structure, syllabus, and important topics is crucial for candidates aiming to succeed in this exam.

To increase their chances of success, candidates should focus on regular study, practice previous years’ question papers, and take mock tests to improve their time management and problem-solving abilities. By staying dedicated and following a structured study plan, candidates can greatly improve their chances of securing a prestigious position within the Andhra Pradesh government.

Latest Updates from APPSC

The APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Schedule has been announced, with the Main Written Examination set to take place from 3rd to 9th May 2025. Previously, the screening test for Advt. No: 12/2023 was conducted on 17th March 2024. Candidates who qualify in the screening test will be invited to appear for the Mains examination. Out of 1,48,881 registered candidates for the APPSC Group 1 exam, 72.5% participated in the screening test.

Exam Highlights

All the major and important highlights related to the APPSC exam are mentioned in the below table:

Conducting Body	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam Name	The recruitment process for APPSC Group 1 includes three stages: prelims, mains, and interviews. Candidates who qualify in the prelims exam can appear for the mains exam. Those who clear the main exam are shortlisted for the interview round.
Exam Level	State Level (Andhra Pradesh)
Vacancy	81
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Offline
Recruitment Process	The recruitment process for APPSC Group 1 includes three stages: prelims, mains, and interviews. Candidates who qualify in the prelims exam can appear for the mains exam. Those who clear the mains exam are shortlisted for the interview round.
Education Qualification	Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university to be eligible for the APPSC Group 1 exam.
Age Limit	18 – 42 years.
Salary	The salary scale for APPSC Group 1 positions varies depending on the specific post and the pay commission norms. It generally ranges from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per month.
Official Website	https://psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC Group 1 2024-25 Important Dates

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the APPSC Group 1 exam to recruit qualified candidates for various administrative roles. The commission provides details about the recruitment process and other important updates on its official website. Applicants are advised to regularly visit the website for the latest announcements. The selection process for APPSC Group 1 involves a Screening Test, a Main Examination, and an Interview.

APPSC Group 1 Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Authority	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Official Website	APPSC website
Selection Process	Screening Test, Main Exam, and Interview
Application Start Date	1st January 2024
Last Date to Apply	21st January 2024
Prelims Exam	17th March 2024
Mains Exam	3rd to 9th May 2025
State	Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government Jobs
Qualification	Graduate Government Jobs

APPSC Group 1 2024-25 Vacancies

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) will conduct the APPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 to fill vacancies across various departments, including Finance, General Administration, Law, Legislature, Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA & UD), Revenue, and other sectors. The exact number of vacancies will be released along with the official APPSC Group 1 Notification 2025. Below is a summary of the previous year’s post-wise APPSC Group 1 vacancies for reference.

APPSC Group 1 Previous Year Vacancy

S.No.	Post Name	Total Vacancies
1	Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)	09
2	Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service	18
3	Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Category-2 in A.P. Police Service	26
4	Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) in A.P. Jail Service	01
5	Divisional/District Fire Officer in State Disaster Response & Fire Services	01
6	Regional Transport Officer in A.P. Transport Service	06
7	District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service	01
8	District Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social Welfare Service	03
9	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	Assistant Treasury Officer/Assistant 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		81

APPSC Group 1 2024-25 Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for APPSC Group 1 are listed below.

Educational Qualification

Verify the special educational requirements listed below.

District Fire Officers in A.P. Fire Service.	Any University recognized by the University Grants Commission’s degree program in engineering (fire) or equivalent credentials. Individuals with a degree in any area will be taken into consideration if there are no individuals with B.E (Fire) qualifications available.
Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service	A degree in commerce, economics, or mathematics from a university recognized by the UGC with at least a second-class grade in the field or a certificate from a chartered accountant in the UK, India, or London.
District Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social Welfare Service	Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a university in India founded or incorporated by or under a central act, a state act, a provincial act, or an organization approved by the University Grants Commission. With the caveat that individuals with degrees in sociology or social work will be given preference.

Physical Requirement

 See the table below for the physical requirements for each position.

Post Code	Category	Physical Requirement
For Post Code No. 03 to 05	General	The candidate must be at least 167.6 cm tall, 86.3 cm around the chest when fully expanded, and have a minimum 5 cm chest expansion.
For Post Code No. 03 to 05	S.T.	Must have a chest expansion of at least 5 cm, at least 164 cm tall, and 83.8 cm around the chest at full expansion.
For Post Code No. 03	Women	Be at least 152.5 cm tall, 86.3 cm around the chest when fully expanded, have a chest expansion of at least 5 cm, and weigh at least 45.5 kg.
For Post Code No. 08	Men	Must be at least 165 cm tall, 86 cm around the chest when fully expanded, and have a minimum 5-centimetre chest expansion.

Age Limit

Name of Post	Age Limit
Deputy Collector	18 to 42 yrs.
Assistant Commissioner	18 to 42 yrs.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Cat -2)	21 to 28, yes.
Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men)	18 to 28 yrs.
District Fire Officer	21 to 26 yrs.
Asst Treasury Officer/Asst Accounts Officer	18 to 42 yrs.
Regional Transport Officer	18 to 42 yrs.
Asst Prohibition & Excise Superintendent	18 to 26 yrs.
Mandal Parishad Development Officer	18 to 42 yrs.
District Registrar	18 to 42 yrs
District Employment Officer	18 to 42 yrs
Deputy Registrar	18 to 42 yrs
District Tribal Welfare Officer	18 to 42 yrs
District Social Welfare Officer	18 to 42 yrs
District BC Welfare Officer	18 to 42 yrs
District Panchayat Officer	18 to 42 yrs
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II	18 to 42 yrs
Administrative Officer/Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade-II	18 to 42 yrs
Asst Audit Officer	18 to 42 yrs

Age Relaxation

Category of  Candidate	Relaxation to Upper Age Limit
SC, ST and Backward Classes	5 years
Physically Handicapped persons	10 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years + Service Period
A.P. State Government Employee	Up to a maximum of 5 Years based on the length of regular service.

APPSC Group 1 2024-25 Application Form

APPSC Group 1 Online Application will be released through the Commission’s Website for the eligible candidates.

Application Steps

The following procedures must be followed by applicants to apply for any APPSC exam:

• Click the link below to access the APPSC official website – https://psc.ap.gov.in

• Finish the One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) procedure.

• Click New Registration for Direct Recruitment on the page that appears.

• The candidates must enter the following data: Aadhaar details, basic details, address details, educational qualifications, photo and signature upload, etc.

• After carefully checking your entry, click “Submit.”

• On a screen, the Reference ID will be generated and shown.

• Visit the login page and enter your information.

• Complete the form’s requested information and double-check it.

• Complete the application submission and payment process.

• The payment reference ID will be generated following the completion of the transaction.

• Submit the form, then save or print the receipt.

• Use the application receipt for any upcoming communication or references.

APPSC Exam 2024-25 Application Fees

We’ve included the APPSC Group 1 Application Form pricing schedule based on the previous year’s notification. We will update this page if there are any changes to the pricing structure for this year.

Category	Application Processing Fee	Exam Fee
Unreserved	Rs. 250	Rs. 120
SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men	Rs. 250	Exempted
Families having Household Supply White Cards issued by Civil Supplies Department, A.P. Government. (Residents of Andhra Pradesh)	Rs. 250	Exempted
Unemployed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser- A) Dept.	Rs. 250	Exempted

APPSC Group 1 2024-25 Admit Card

The APPSC Group 1 Exam admit card is often made available ten days before the exam. Each stage’s APPSC Group 1 Admit Card will be available individually on the official website. Only those candidates who pass the prelims exam will be given access to the mains exam admit card.

Steps to Download Admit Card

Candidates can access their admit card by doing the following:

• Visit the APPSC’s official website.
• Using the registration ID and password, access your account.
• Find the link to the admission card download for the appropriate exam phase (prelims, mains, etc.).
• The admit card will appear on the screen when you click the link.
• Check the name, roll number, exam center, date, time on the admit card, and any other information.
• Take a printout of the admit card after downloading it for your records.

Admit Card Details

The APPSC Group 1 admit card contains important information such as:

• Candidate’s name and photograph.
• Roll number and registration number.
• Exam date, time, and duration.
• Exam center details, including address and instructions.
• Reporting time and gate closure time.
• Instructions for the exam day.

Exam Centre Details

According to the preferences specified by the applicants throughout the application process, the APPSC Group 1 exam centers are assigned. The official notification or the admit card will include a list of the exam locations. Candidates will be assigned a testing location within their desired district or zone.

Preliminary Exam Centre

1. Visakhapatnam
2. Nellore
3. Srikakulam
4. Vijayawada
5. Kadapa
6. Kurnool
7. Ongole
8. Vizianagaram
9. Eluru
10. Tirupathi
11. Guntur
12. Kakinada
13. Anantapur

Mains Exam Centre

1. Visakhapatnam
2. Tirupati
3. Vijayawada
4. Anantapur

APPSC Group 1 2024-25 Exam Pattern

To hire officers for the provincial civil services, APPSC administers the APPSC Group 1 exam. The APPSC Group 1 exam pattern consists of three phases.

• Preliminary Exam
• The Mains Exam
• Interview

Prelims Exam Pattern

The preliminary exam is qualifying only. So, the candidates need to score the cut-off marks to move on to the next stage. All the details and patterns of the prelim exam are discussed below:

Criteria	Particulars
Total No. Of Papers	Two ( Paper 1 and Paper 2 )
Total no. of Questions	Paper 1 – 120 Marks Paper 2 – 120 Marks
Total Marks	240 Marks
Nature Of Questions	Objective Type (MCQ)
Duration	Paper 1 – 120 minutes Paper 2 – 120 minutes
Negative Marking	1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question
Name of the Sections and Marks Distribution	Paper 1: History and Culture – 30 Marks Constitution Social Justice and International Relations – 30 Marks Indian Economy and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning – 30 Marks Geography – 30 Marks Paper 2: General Mental Ability and Administrative and Psychological Abilities – 60 Marks Science and Technology – 30 Marks Events of Regional, National and International Importance – 30 Marks

APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern

After clearing the prelims, the candidates take the APPSC mains exam. The Main examination for the APPSC Group 1 posts has seven papers for 3 hours each. Out of which two are language papers and qualifying in nature, English and Telugu. The pattern of the APPSC main exam is discussed below in detail:

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks (Total Marks – 750)
English	Three Questions Each Of 50 Marks	150
Telugu	Three Questions Each Of 50 Marks	150
Paper 1 General Essay	Three Questions Each Of 50 Marks	150
Paper 2 History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh	15 questions each of 10 marks	150
Paper 3 Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics	15 questions each of 10 marks	150
Paper4 Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh	15 questions each of 10 marks	150
Paper 5 Science and Technology	15 questions each of 10 marks	150

APPSC Group 1 Interview

The candidates clearing the main examination will get called for the interview round, which consists of 75 marks. Hence, the candidate’s overall knowledge gets tested by the interview panel. Lastly, the students who will qualify in the interview round will get shortlisted for the merit list and final recruitment.

APPSC Group 1 Exam Syllabus

The APPSC exam syllabus is an important aspect for the candidates appearing in the exam. The syllabus helps the students to plan their studies and the next course of action. As a result, it facilitates the candidates to crack the APPSC exam with ease.

APPSC Preliminary Syllabus

Paper 1 – General Studies	Paper 2 – General Aptitude
Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations	Science and Technology
History and Culture	General Mental and Psychological Abilities
Geography	Current Events of Regional, National, and International Importance
Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning	–

APPSC Mains Examination Syllabus

Subject Paper	Important Topics
English (SSC level)	Essay Letter Writing Press Release Report Writing Writing on Visual Information Formal Speech Precis Writing Reading Comprehension English Grammar Translation
Telugu (SSC level)	Essay Elaborate thought of Verse/Poetic Precis Writing Comprehension Formal Speech Statement Preparation Letter Writing Debate Writing Application Writing Report Writing Dialogue Skills Translation Telugu Grammar
Paper 1 – General Essay (Degree level)	Three Essays of about 800 words each
Paper 2 – History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree level)	History and Culture: India and Andhra Pradesh Geography: India and Andhra Pradesh
Paper 3 – Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics (Degree level)	Indian Polity and Constitution Public Administration and Governance Ethics in Public Service and Knowledge of Law (Civil, Criminal, Labour, Cyber, Tax Laws)
Paper 4 – Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree level)	Major Challenges of the Indian Economy Resource Mobilization in Indian Economy and AP  Government Budgeting in India and AP Inclusive Growth Agricultural Development in India and AP Industrial Development and Policy Industrial Policy of the AP Government Infrastructure in India and Andhra Pradesh
Paper 5 – Science and Technology (Degree level)	ICT Current Affairs Environment Development v/s Nature Space, energy, etc.

APPSC Group 1 2024-25 Result and Cut-Offs

APPSC Group 1 Result 2024-25

On the APPSC’s official website, the APPSC Group 1 results for each phase will be made public. Candidates can use these steps to check their results:

• Visit the APPSC’s official website.
• Find the link to examine the results for the relevant phase (interview, mains, etc.).
• Enter the necessary information by clicking the link, including your roll number and birthdate.
• Once the information is submitted, the outcome will be visible on the screen.
• Candidates may download and print their results for their records.

APPSC Group 1 Cut-off

The official website will disclose the cutoff scores for the APPSC Group 1 exam concurrently with the results or separately. Various groups, such as general, OBC, SC, ST, etc., have cutoff scores. The number of openings, the level of exam difficulty, and the applicants’ performance are considered when determining the cutoff marks.

Here is an illustration of the cutoff score from the prior year for your reference:

Category	Cutoff Marks
General	135
OBC	125
SC	115
ST	105

APPSC Group 1 Salary Structure

The table for the APPSC Notification for Group 1 Exam 2022 includes the positions and their salaries.

Post Name	Salary
Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)	Rs. 61,960- 1,51,370/-
Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service	Rs. 61,960- 1,51,370/-
Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service	Rs. 61,960- 1,51,370/-
Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service	Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
Divisional /District Fire Officers in State Disaster Response & Fire Services	Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service	Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service	Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
Mandal Parishad Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service	Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
District Registrars in A.P. Registration and Stamps Service	Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service	Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service	Rs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services	Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
Administrative Officer / Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade.II in A.P. Medical and Health (Administration) Service	Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service	Rs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service	Rs. 57,100 -1,47,760/-
Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service	Rs. 54,060 -1,40,540/-

Preparation Tips

Preparing for competitive exams like the APPSC Group 1 requires a well-structured approach. To succeed, it’s important to focus on key areas such as understanding the syllabus, improving general knowledge, practicing previous papers, and maintaining physical fitness. By staying organized and disciplined in your preparation, you can increase your chances of performing well in the exam.

Some important tips to be followed by candidates are:

• Know the curriculum: Become familiar with the thorough curriculum for each APPSC Group 1 test section. Make a study schedule and allot time for each subject as necessary.

• Resources & Study Materials: Compile the necessary resources for your studies, such as books, websites, and test questions from prior years. Use study aids, reference books, and reliable sources to complete your research and preparation.

• Take practice tests: Solve practice papers regularly to evaluate your progress and spot areas that need more focus. You’ll gain a better understanding of the format of the exam as well as enhanced time-management and problem-solving abilities.

• Keep up with current events: Stay informed on current events, both domestic and foreign. To stay current on the most recent advancements, governmental initiatives, and significant events, frequently read newspapers, periodicals, and internet news portals.

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