APPSC Recruitment 2022 Online Apply, Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility

APPSC Recruitment 2022: APPSC stand for The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission was established in the year 1956. Previously, it was popular with the name Andhra Service Commission (established in the year 1953) which was based entirely on the regulations of Madras Public Service Commission. However, in 1956, APPSC was formed by joining together Andhra Public Service Commission and Hyderabad Public Service Commissions. It aims at recruiting civil servants every year through the commencement of Examination. APPSC Recruitment 2022 is another opportunity for many to attain their dream.

APPSC Recruitment 2022 Details:

• Exam Name: APPSC
• Exam Stages: Prelims, Mains & Interview

APPSC Recruitment 2022 – Exam Stages:

1. Prelims Exam: This will be an offline examination commenced in 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Those who clear this exam successfully will get a chance to move onto the Main Exam.
2. Main Exam: This Exam will be commenced in offline mode. Marks acquired in Main Exam will help in creating the final merit list.
3. Interview: After the Main Exam, Interview will be commenced and for the candidate needs to visit the commission’s office in Vijayawada. Make sure to carry given below original documents:

• Educational Qualification
• Date of Birth
• Category certificates issued by the competent authority
• Age Relaxation Claimed
• Professional Experience

The commission’s officers will verify the original certificates and will take a copy of all the certificates for fulfilling the purpose. After the Interview, the final result will be announced.

APPSC Recruitment 2022 Application Form:

1. First go to the official website of APPSC
2. Before applying for the examination, complete the One-Time-Profile-Registration (OTPR)
3. Then click on OTPR link mentioned on Homepage
4. Click on New Registration for Direct Recruitment
5. Enter the following information:

• Aadhaar Details
• Basic Details
• Address Details
• Educational Qualifications
• Photo and Signature Upload

1. Check the information carefully and click on ‘Submit’.
2. Once the application form is submitted, the OTPR Reference Id will be generated and provided on screen
3. After seeking the Reference Id, log in.
4. Click on the “Online Application Submission” available towards the corner of the APPSC homepage
5. Click on the payment link
6. Check the details
7. Submit the application form and get done with the payment.
8. The payment reference Id will be generated
9. Fill the application form (Most of the details will be filled from the OTPR data).
10. Select the exam centre, post preference, etc.
11. Submit the form and save/print the application receipt.
12. Make use of the application receipt for further reference.

APPSC Posts and Salaries:

• Deputy Collector will get salary Rs 40,270 – Rs 93,780
• Assistant Commissioner will get salary Rs 40,270 – Rs 93,780
• Deputy Superintendent of Police will get salary Rs 40,270 – Rs 93,780
• Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) will get salary Rs 37,100 – Rs 91,450
• District Fire Officer will get salary Rs 37,100 – Rs 91,450
• Asst Treasury Officer/Asst Accounts Officer            will get salary Rs 35,120 – Rs 87,130
• Regional Transport Officer will get salary Rs 37,100 – Rs 91,450
• Asst. Prohibition & Excise Superintendent will get salary Rs 35,120 – Rs 87,130
• Mandal Parishad Development Officer will get salary Rs 35,120 – Rs 87,130
• District Registrar will get salary Rs 37,100 – Rs 91,450
• District Employment Officer will get salary Rs 35,120 – Rs 87,130
• Deputy Registrar will get salary Rs 37,100 – Rs 91,450
• District Tribal Welfare Officer will get salary Rs 37,100 – Rs 91,450
• District Social Welfare Officer will get salary Rs 37,100 – Rs 91,450
• District BC Welfare Officer will get salary Rs 37,100 – Rs 91,450
• District Panchayat Officer will get salary Rs 37,100 – Rs 91,450
• Municipal Commissioner Grade-II will get salary Rs 35,120 – Rs 87,130
• Administrative Officer/Lay Secretary and Treasurer Grade-II will get salary Rs 35,120 – Rs 87,130
• Asst Audit Officer will get salary Rs 35,120 – Rs 87,130

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidate must be a citizen of India.
• For District Fire Officers in A.P. Fire Service, candidates must be possessed with a degree in Engineering (Fire) of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission or any other equivalent qualifications. In case, if no candidates with B.E (Fire) qualifications available, candidates with the Degree in any discipline will be considered.
• For Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service, the candidate must have done Commerce or Economics or Mathematics of a University Recognised by the UGC with at least a 2nd class in the subject, or A Chartered Accountants of the United Kingdom or India or an incorporated Accountant (London).
• For District Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social Welfare Service, candidates must be possessed with the degree of graduation of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or provincial Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. Preference will be given to persons possessing a degree in Sociology or Social work.
• Candidate’s minimum age limit should be 18 years and maximum age limit should be 42 years
• Candidate’s from SC, ST and Backward Classes will get age relaxation of 5 years, Physically and handicapped persons will get age relaxation of 10 years, Ex-Servicemen will get for 3 years, and A.P. State Government Employee will get age relaxation of 5 Years.

Exam Syllabus:

Prelims Syllabus: There will be four sections:

• General Studies will be for 30 marks
• Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations will be for 30 marks
• Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning will be for 30 marks
• Geography will be for 30 marks

History and Culture section will cover topics such as

• Ancient History
• Medieval History
• Modern History
• Important Events in History of Andhra Pradesh
• Types of Architecture and Painting in Andhra Pradesh
• Indian Freedom Struggle
• India after Independence till 1980
• History of Andhra Pradesh
• Historical Monuments in Andhra Pradesh

Section Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations will cover topics such as

• Indian Constitution
• Recent Legislations passed/introduced in India and Andhra Pradesh
• Important Acts passed by India and Andhra Pradesh government
• Social Justice Topics such as child labor, women empowerment
• International relations of India with the neighbors and the superpowers

Section Indian Economy and the Economy of Andhra Pradesh will cover topics such as

• Indian Economy
• Macro Economics
• Micro Economics
• Recent Budget
• Economic Survey
• Banking System in India
• Economic pillars of the Andhra Pradesh’s Economy
• Andhra Pradesh’s Budget
• Planning in India
• Five Year Plans
• Niti Aayog

Section Geography will cover topics such as

• Physical Geography
• Important Physical feature of India
• World Geography
• Physical features of Andhra Pradesh
• Demography of Andhra Pradesh
• Demography of India

General Aptitude Section will be for 60 marks. General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities will be for 60 marks. Science and Technologies will be for 30 marks. Current events of Regional, National and International importance will be for 30 marks

Exam Pattern:

Exam Pattern–Prelims Exam

Paper –I – General Studies: This paper consists of four parts – ABCD each part carries 30 marks

1. History and Culture.
2. Constitution polity, Social Justice & International relations.
3. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy & Planning.
4. Geography.

The number of questions will be 120 for 120 marks.

Paper –II – General Aptitude: This paper consists of 2 parts – A and B each part carries 60 Marks

1. General Mental Ability – Administrative and Psychological Abilities.
2. Science and Technologies
3. Current events of Regional, National & International importance

There will be 120 questions for 120 marks. One-third marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Exam Pattern–Main Exam

• Telugu (Qualifying Only) for 150 marks to be completed in 180 minutes
• English (Qualifying Only) for 150 marks to be completed in 180 minutes
• Paper – I General Essay – on contemporary themes & issues of regional, national & international importance for 150 marks to be completed in 180 minutes
• Paper-II – History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh for 150 marks to be completed in 180 minutes
• Paper –III – Polity, constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics for 150 marks to be completed in 180 minutes
• Paper –IV – Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh for 150 marks to be completed in 180 minutes
• Paper –V – Science, Technology and Environmental Issues for 150 marks to be completed in 180 minutes
• The interview will be 75 marks.

Exam Pattern for Interview:

Those who successfully clear the Main Exam will be called for Interview. Candidates will ask questions based on their academic background, their city of residence or city of education, current events, and issues related to Andhra Pradesh.

Contact Details:

• Official Website: https://psc.ap.gov.in/
• Phone Number: 0866-2527820 and 0866-2527821
• Address: APPSC Office, New Government Offices Building 2nd Floor, MG Road(Bandhar Road), Opposite Indira Gandhi Municipal Complex, Vijayawada – 520010, AP
• Commission: Chairman + 9 members