APPSC Group 1 is one of the prestigious competitive exams of Andhra Pradesh that is conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) to recruit civil servants in the state administration of Andhra Pradesh. The APPSC Group 1 is somewhat similar to the UPSC Civil Service exam. The Group 1 posts provide ample opportunities for the candidates to serve society at large and to work for the welfare of the people. For some aspirants, it is the main source of motivation to join APPSC Group 1 services. The APPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 is scheduled to be held from 02nd to 09th September 2024 (except 7th Sept). The exam is conducted in three stages, i.e., prelims, mains, and interviews.

APPSC Group 1Mains Exam Date 2024 Out

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is going to conduct the APPSC Mains Exam 2024 from 02nd to 09th September 2024 (except 7th Sept). The APPSC Group 1 main exam will be held for the candidates declared qualified in the prelims exam. APPSC Group 1 Mains Hall ticket 2024 will be released in the last week of August 2024 along with all exam-related details including exam timing, shift timing, exam venue etc. 

APPSC Group 1 Exam 2024- Overview

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has made an announcement for 81 Group 1 vacancy of Deputy Collectors, Assistant Commissioner of ST, Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2, Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) and many more posts to be filled through APPSC Group 1 Notification 2023-24. Check the important points of APPSC Group 1 2024 in the table. 

APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 Overview
Conducting BodyAndhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam NameAPPSC Group 1 Exam 2024
Post NameFinance, General Administration, Law, Legislature, MA & UD, Revenue, LFB& IBM
Vacancy81
Exam FrequencyOnce a year
CategoryGovt Jobs
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 202402nd to 09th September 2024 (except 7th Sept)
Exam StagesThree ( Prelims, Mains and Interview )
LanguageEnglish and Telugu
Exam PurposeTo recruit the candidates for the executive and non-executive posts
Test CitiesTest centres across the Andhra Pradesh
Official Websitewww.psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 - Important Dates

The APPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 Notification was released on 8th December 2023 on the official website. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is going to conduct the APPSC Group 1 Mains exam from 02nd to 09th September 2024 (except 7th Sept). Check important dates from the below table.

APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024
EventsImportant Dates
APPSC Group 1 Notification 2023-248th December 2023
APPSC Group 1 application1st January 2024
APPSC Group 1 application closes28th January 2024 (Extended)
Last Date for Payment of Fees21st January 2024
APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 202410th March 2024
APPSC Group 1 Prelims 202417th March 2024
APPSC Group 1 Answer Key 202419th March 2024
APPSC Group 1 Prelims Result 202413th April 2024
APPSC Group 1 Mains Admit Card 2024Last week of August 2024
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date 202402nd to 09th September 2024 (except 7th Sept)
APPSC Group 1 Main Result 2024To be notified

APPSC Group 1 Result 2024 Out

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has declared the APPSC Group 1 Result 2024 on 13th April 2024 at www.psc.ap.gov.in. APPSC Prelims Result has been released in PDF format listing the roll number of shortlisted candidates for the main exam. The APPSC Group 1 Results link is also shared here as released on the official website of APPSC.

APPSC Group 1 Result 2024 Out - Click to Check

APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released detailed advertisements for APPSC Group 1 Notification 2023-24 for 81 vacancies on 8th December 2023 regarding the process of examination, interview, eligibility criteria, online registration process, and other important details. Interested Candidates can download the APPSC Group 1 Notification PDF to know the complete details. The APPSC Group 1 2024 notification pdf link has been shared below.

APPSC Group 1 Notification 2024 PDF- Click to Download

APPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2024

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission will conduct the APPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 to fill 81 Group 1 vacancies. Check the post-wise APPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2024 from the below table. 

APPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2024
S.No.Post NameTotal
1Deputy Collectors in A.P.CivilService (Executive Branch)09
2Asst. Commissioner of StateTax in A.P.State Tax Service18
Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil)Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service26
4Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service01
5Divisional /District Fire Officersin State Disaster Response & Fire Services01
6Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service06
7District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service01
8District Social welfare Officer in A.P Social Welfare Service03
9Deputy Registrar in A.P.Cooperative Service05
10Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services01
11Assistant Prohibition & Excise Superintendent in A.P Excise Service01
12Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service03
13District Employment officer in A.P Employment Exchange Service04
14Assistant Audit Officer in A.P.State Audit Service02
Total Vacancy81

APPSC Group 1 Online Application Link

The Online Application Link has been activated on 1st January 2024 on the official website. The candidates who wish to join the APPSC Group 1 service first have to submit their APPSC Group 1 Application Form to register themself for the APPSC Group 1 Exam 2024. To avoid last-minute rushes, candidates are advised to submit their applications before the deadline i.e. 28th January 2024 (Extended). After clicking on the below link, candidates will be able to begin filling out their application forms immediately. 

APPSC Group 1 Application Form Link (Inactive)

APPSC Group 1 Application Fee

Based on the previous year's notification here we have presented the fee structure of the APPSC Group 1 Application Form. If there is any change to this year's fee structure, we will update the same here.

CategoryApplication Processing FeeExam Fee
UnreservedRs.250Rs. 120
SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service MenR.250Exempted
Families having Household Supply White Card issued by 
Civil Supplies Department, A.P. Government. (Residents of Andhra Pradesh)
Rs.250Exempted
Un-employed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser- A) Dept.Rs.250Exempted

Steps to Apply Online for APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2024

For applying to any APPSC exam, candidates have to follow the steps given below:

➤ Go to the official website, or click on the link given below.

➤ Complete One-Time-Profile-Registration (OTPR) process.

➤ On the page that opens up, click on New Registration for Direct Recruitment.

➤ The candidates will have to enter the following information: Aadhaar Details, Basic Details, Address Details,  Educational Qualifications, Photo and Signature Upload, etc.

➤ Review the entered information carefully and click on Submit.

➤ The Reference Id will be generated and displayed on a screen.

➤ Go to Login page and enter your credentials

➤ Fill the details asked in the form and verify them

➤ Submit the application and complete the payment process.

➤ After payment is successful, the payment reference id will be generated

➤ Submit the form and save/print the application receipt.

➤ Use the application receipt for any future reference/correspondence.

APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates can check the APPSC Group 1 eligibility criteria in the subsequent subheading. The basic requirement is the candidates must be the citizen of India and the other criteria are given below.

APPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification (8/12/2023)

The candidates must be a graduate of any recognized university in India. Some posts require additional qualifications. Check the special educational qualifications as mentioned below.

APPSC Group 1 Educational Qualification
Post NameEducational Qualification
District Fire Officers in A.P. Fire Service.Degree in Engineering (Fire) of any University recognised by the University Grants Commission or any other equivalent qualifications. Provided that if no candidates with B.E (Fire) qualifications are available, candidates with the Degree in any discipline will be considered.
Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts ServiceA degree in 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).
District Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social Welfare ServiceMust possess a bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or provincial Act or an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission. Provided that preference shall be given to persons possessing a degree in Sociology or Social work.

APPSC Group 1 Physical Requirements

There are physical requirements also for some posts in APPSC Group 1 recruitment 2024. Check the post-wise physical requirement in the table below.

APPSC Group 1 Physical Requirements
Post CodeCategoryPhysical Requirement
For Post Code No. 03 to 05GeneralThe candidate must be at least 167.6 Cms. in height and at least 86.3 Cms. round the chest on full expansion, with a chest expansion of at least 5 Cms.
S.T.Must be at least 164 cm in height and at least 83.8 cm round the chest on full expansion, with a chest expansion of at least 5 Cms.
For Post Code No. 03(Women)Must be at least 152.5 cm in height, and at least 86.3 cm round the chest on full expansion, with a chest expansion of at least 5 Cms. and not less than 45.5 Kg in weight.
For Post Code No. 08MenMust be at least 165 cm in height and at least  86 cm round the Chest on full expansion, with a chest expansion of at least 5 Cms.

APPSC Group 1 Age Limit

Check the Age limit criteria for APPSC Group 1 posts in the table below.

APPSC Group 1 Age Limit
Name of PostAge Limit
Deputy Collector18 to 42 yrs.
Assistant Commissioner
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Cat -2)21 to 28 yrs.
Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men)18 to 28 yrs.
District Fire Officer21 to 26 yrs.
Asst Treasury Officer/Asst Accounts Officer18 to 42 yrs
Regional Transport Officer
Asst Prohibition & Excise Superintendent18 to 26 yrs.
Mandal Parishad Development Officer18 to 42 yrs
District Registrar
District Employment Officer
Deputy Registrar
District Tribal Welfare Officer
District Social Welfare Officer
District BC Welfare Officer
District Panchayat Officer
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II
Administrative Officer/Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade-II
Asst Audit Officer

Age relaxation in APPSC Group 1 Exam

Age relaxation in APPSC Group 1 Exam
Categories of CandidateRelaxation to Upper Age Limit
SC, ST and Backward Classes5 years
Physically Handicapped persons10 years
Ex-Servicemen3 years + Service Period
A.P. State Government EmployeeUp to a maximum of 5 Years based on the length of regular service.

APPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2024

APPSC conducts the APPSC Group 1 exam to recruit officers in the provincial civil services. There are three stages in the APPSC Group 1 exam.

➤ Prelims Exam: This stage is used to weed out non-serious candidates.

➤ Mains Exam: It is the merit-deciding round.

➤ Interview: It checks the thorough knowledge of the candidates of their expertise subject.

APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam

The prelims exam is a screening exam conducted offline all over Andhra Pradesh. It serves the purpose by clearing the non-serious candidates of the APPSC Group 1 exam. The APPSC Group 1 Prelim admit card is generally issued seven-eight days before the exam. The prelims exam is only qualifying in nature and the marks scored in this round will not be included in the final merit list of APPSC Group 1. Check the detailed exam pattern of the APPSC Group 1 exam in the table.

APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam
PaperNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
Paper 1 
A.History and Culture. 
B. Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations. 
C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning. 
D. Geography
120120120 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 120120 Minutes

APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam

Those candidates who qualify for the prelims exam, have to qualify the APPSC Group 1 main exam to complete the examination process. The Main exam is a conventional offline mode exam. The marks of the main exam will be included in the merit list of APPSC Group 1. There are seven conventional written type question papers in the main exam. The English and Telugu papers are qualifying in nature, their marks will not be included in the merit list. The rest of the five papers are in General Studies, marks of these papers will be included in the final list. Check the detailed exam pattern for APPSC Group 1 mains exam.

APPSC Group 1 Main Exam
PaperDurationMarks
Paper in Telugu180 minutes150
Paper in English180 minutes150
Paper 1 General Essay - on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance.180 minutes150
Paper 2 History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh180 minutes150
Paper 3 Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics180 minutes150
Paper 4 Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh180 minutes150
Paper 5 Science, Technology and Environmental Issues180 minutes150
Total Marks750

APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2024 for Prelims & Mains

APPSC Group 1 Interview

Those who qualify the main exam have to appear for the next round which is the Interview. APPSC Group 1 interview at the commission’s office in Vijayawada. The candidate needs to carry all the original documents namely

➤ Educational Qualification

➤ Date of Birth

➤ Category certificates issued by the competent authority

➤ Age Relaxation Claimed

➤ Professional Experience

APPSC Group 1 Exam Centers

The APSCC Group 1 Preliminary Examination (Screening Test) is taking place in these places. If there is any change in this year notification, we will update it here.

APPSC Group 1 Exam Centers
SrikakulamVisakhapatnamNellore
VijayawadaKurnoolAnantapur
OngoleTirupathiGuntur
KadapaKakinadaEluru
Vizianagaram--

Note: The applicant have to choose any three test center from above given centers.

APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Centers

The APPSC Group 1 Mains (Conventional Type) Examination is take place in these places.

➤ Visakhapatnam

➤ Vijayawada

➤ Tirupati

➤ Ananthapur

APPSC Group 1 Salary

The posts along with the salary are given in the table for APPSC Notification for Group 1 Exam 2024:

APPSC Group I Vacancy 2024
SNoPost NameSalary
1Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch)Rs. 61,960- 1,51,370/-
2Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax ServiceRs. 61,960- 1,51,370/-
Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police ServiceRs. 61,960- 1,51,370/-
4Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail ServiceRs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
5Divisional /District Fire Officers in State Disaster Response & Fire ServicesRs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
6Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts ServiceRs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
7Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport ServiceRs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
8Mandal Parishad Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development ServiceRs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
9District Registrars in A.P. Registration and Stamps ServiceRs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
10District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare ServiceRs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
11District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare ServiceRs. 57,100- 1,47,760/-
12Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration ServicesRs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
13Administrative Officer / Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade.II in A.P. Medical and Health (Administration) ServiceRs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
14Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit ServiceRs. 54,060- 1,40,540/-
15Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative ServiceRs. 57,100 -1,47,760/-
16Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit ServiceRs. 54,060 -1,40,540/-

APPSC Group 1 Exam 2024 Admit Card

The Admit Card for the APPSC Group 1 Exam is generally released 10 days before the exam. APPSC Group 1 Admit Card will be released separately for each stage on the official website. The admit card for the mains exam will be released for those candidates who qualify in the prelims exam.

APPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2024: FAQs

Ans. APPSC Group 1 notification has been released on 8th December 2023-24 for 81 Group 1 vacancies.

Ans. Yes, the State PSC officer can be promoted to IAS.

Ans A total of 81 vacancies have been released under APPSC Group 1 Notification 2023-24.

Ans. The educational qualification required for the APPSC Group 1 exam is a graduate degree in any discipline.

Ans. Anyone can join the APPSC services after clearing the APPSC Group 1 exam.

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