APPSC Group 3 2026 Notification, Exam Date, Eligibility and Selection Process

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the APPSC Group 3 examination to recruit candidates for various posts such as Panchayat Secretary Grade, Horticulture MPEOs, Assistant Statistical Officer, Village Revenue Officer (VRO), Extension Officer, and others. Eligible candidates can apply for APPSC Group 3 posts at the official website www.pcs.ap.gov.in. The registration dates will be released along with the APPSC Group 3 Notification 2026. 

APPSC Group 3 2026 Notification

The APPSC Group 3 Notification 2026 will be released soon by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission at their official website www.pcs.ap.gov.in. The notification will carry all the essential details regarding the APPSC Group 3 Exam 2026, like eligibility criteria, vacancies, selection process, and more. Once the notification is released by the officials, we will also provide a direct link below to download the notification PDF. 

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APPSC Group 3 Exam 2026- Summary

The Application process for the APPSC Group 3 Exam 2026 will be conducted on the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission official website www.pcs.ap.gov.in; no other means of application submission will be valid. The selection of candidates will be based on a prelims exam and a mains exam. 

APPSC Group 3 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates who wish to appear for the APPSC Group 3 examination must fulfill the eligibility criteria as specified by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). The eligibility criteria mainly include age limit and educational qualification, which are explained below.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for APPSC Group 3 posts must possess a Graduation degree from any recognized university approved by the Central or State Government. In addition to the educational qualification, candidates should be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the Telugu language.

Age Limit

To be eligible for the APPSC Group 3 exam, a candidate must have attained the age of 18 years and should not be more than 42 years. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories are provided age relaxation as per government norms.

APPSC Group 3 Selection Process 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the Group 3 selection process in multiple stages to select eligible candidates for various Group 3 posts. The selection process mainly consists of the following stages:

1. Prelims Exam: The Prelims Exam is the first stage of the APPSC Group 3 selection process. It is qualifying in nature, and the marks obtained in this stage are not counted in the final merit list. Candidates who qualify in the prelims exam are shortlisted for the Mains Examination.
2. Mains Examination: The Mains Exam is the final and most important stage of the selection process. It carries a total of 300 marks. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks scored in the Mains Examination.

APPSC Group 3 Exam Pattern 2026

The APPSC Group 3 examination is conducted in two stages: a Prelims Exam and a Mains Examination. Candidates who qualify in the prelims will be shortlisted for the mains exam. The prelims exam is qualifying in nature, and its marks are not counted in the final merit list.

APPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

• All questions in the prelims exam are objective type (MCQs).
• The prelims exam consists of two sections.
• The total marks for the prelims exam are 150, with 75 marks allotted to each section.

APPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The APPSC Group 3 Mains Examination carries a total of 300 marks. The detailed paper-wise exam pattern is given below: