APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern:
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission’s (APPSC) Group 2 Exam Pattern details are given below…
APPSC Group 2 Exam Conducts in Two Stages:
- Screening Test (Objective Type) (Degree Standard)
- Main Examination (Objective Type) (Degree Standard)
- Interview/Document Verification
- Screening Test: The Screening written examination conducted by APPSC is of objective type mode which includes Section A, B, C.
Scheme of Examination:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks | |
| Section-A | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Section -B | Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh& Indian Constitution | |||
| Section-C | Planning and Economy | |||
| Total | 150 |
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.
2. Main Examination: The Screening written examination conducted by APPSC is of objective type mode which includes Paper I, II & III.
Scheme of Examination:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks | |
| PAPER – I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| PAPER – II | i. Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the History of Various Socialand Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradeshii. General Overview of the Indian Constitution | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| PAPER – III | Planning in India and Indian Economy Contemporary Problems andDevelopments in Rural Society with Special Reference to Andhra Pradesh | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Total | 450 |
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.
ii. Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying Test) for eligible candidates in the ratio of 1:2 with reference to total number of vacancies notified.(Please refer to Note 1 under Para-3).
- The selections to these posts will be based on the marks/merit obtained by the candidates in the Written examination subject to rule of reservation, local reservation etc. duly following special representation as laid down in General Rule-22 and 22-A of A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules, and also with due regard to special/ technical qualifications if any.
- Candidates must appear for all the three papers in written examination.
- There will be no waiting list. If eligible candidates are not available, such vacancies will be carried forward to the next notification.
- Interview/Document Verification: Candidates have to produce Original documents and other particulars at the time of verification.