APPSC 2023: Check APPSC Age Limit , Educational Qualification, and More
State-level Public Service Commission (PSC) Examinations are just like the UPSC Examination but at the state level. Each state organizes its Public Service Commission Examinations to recruit administrators and other officers of all grades and posts. One such state agency organizing exams is APPSC. APPSC has its individual website that alters the exam pattern, syllabus, and eligibility conditions. Even in Andhra Pradesh, recruitment starts for the various state government bodies through the APPSC. It works as an advisory body to the state government for the recruitment of civil service departments. The Commission has the authority to begin the examinations for drafting various civil services departments of the state government annually.
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Candidates preparing for the upcoming APPSC exams must go through the detailed eligibility criteria before filling the APPSC application form.
APPSC 2023: Overview
The tabular data provided below help candidates understand the key highlights of the APPSC Exam.
| Full form of APPSC | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Type of the Exam | State-level Public Service Commission Exam |
| Conducted by | State-level PSC |
| Posts for recruitment | Administrators and officers of all grades |
| No. of stages | 3 (Prelims, Mains, and Interview) |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in/ |
APPSC 2023: Important Dates
Below listed are the tentative APPSC 2023 Exam Dates:
| Event | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Starting Date to Apply | January/February 2023 |
| Final Date of Submission | Not yet announced |
| Last Date of Payment | Not yet announced |
| Issue of Hall ticket | Not yet announced |
| Preliminary APPSC 2023 Exam | Not yet announced |
| APPSC 2023 Mains Exam | Not yet announced |
APPSC 2023: Eligibility Criteria
Andhra Pradesh Public Services Commission Eligibility criteria 2023 covers APPSC age limit, educational qualification, and reservation criteria. Candidates who wish to apply for Andhra Pradesh Public Services Commission 2023 exam must meet the APPSC groups age limit, education qualification shared below:
APPSC Group 1 Eligibility: Based on Postcodes
Candidates can go over the table provided below to check the specific eligibility conditions based on the Postcode of the services they wish to pursue:
| Post Code | Name of Post | Name of Service | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Post of Deputy Collector | Andhra Pradesh Civil Service | 18-42 |
| 2 | Post of Assistant Commissioner | AP State Tax Service | 18-42 |
| 3 | Post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Cat -2) | AP Police Service | 21-28 |
| 4 | Post of Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) | AP Jail Service | 18-28 |
| 5 | Post of District Fire Officer | AP Fire Service | 21-26 |
| 6 | Post of Asst Treasury Officer/Asst Accounts Officer | AP Treasury and Accounts Service | 18-42 |
| 7 | Post of Regional Transport Officer | AP Transport Service | 18-42 |
| 8 | Post of Asst Prohibition & Excise Superintendent | AP Excise Service | 18-26 |
| 9 | Post of Mandal Parishad Development Officer | AP Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service | 18-42 |
| 10 | Post of District Registrar | AP Registration Service | 18-42 |
| 11 | Post of District Employment Officer | AP Employment Exchange Service | 18-42 |
| 12 | Post of Deputy Registrar | AP Cooperative Service | 18-42 |
| 13 | Post of District Tribal Welfare Officer | AP Tribal Welfare Service | 18-42 |
| 14 | Post of District Social Welfare Officer | AP Social Welfare Service | 18-42 |
| 15 | Post of District BC Welfare Officer | AP BC Welfare Service | 18-42 |
| 16 | Post of District Panchayat Officer | AP Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service | 18-42 |
| 17 | Post of Municipal Commissioner Grade-II | AP Municipal Administration Services | 18-42 |
| 18 | Post of Administrative Officer | AP Medical and Health (Administration) Service | 18-42 |
| 19 | Post of Asst Audit Officer | AP State Audit Service | 18-42 |
Nationality for APPSC 2023
To apply for APPSC 2023, candidates must have the following citizenship qualifications:
- Citizens of India - The candidate must be a permanent resident of the Jammu & Kashmir State.
- Also, the interested applicants should belong to the Andhra Pradesh Domicile.
APPSC Group 1 Age Limit 2023
- For posts numbered: 1, 2, 06, 7, and 9 to 19: The aspirants should be belonging from the age group of 18 years and 42 years.
- For posts numbered 03 and 04: The age group of the interested candidates should be between 21 years and 28 years.
- For posts numbered 05: The age group of the interested candidates should be between 21 years and 26 years.
- For posts numbered 8: The age group of interested candidates should be between 18 years and 26 years.
Age Relaxation for APPSC 2023
| Category of the Applicant | Permissible Relaxation of Age |
|---|---|
| SC/ST and BCs | 5 years |
| Physically Handicapped Persons | 10 years |
| Ex-Service Men | Allowed to reduce from their age 3 years in addition to the length of service in the armed forces. |
| NCC | Allowed to reduce from their age 3 years in addition to the length of service in the armed forces. |
| Andhra Pradesh State Government Employees | Maximum 5 years |
| Retrenched Temporary Employees in State Census Dept | 3 years |
APPSC 2023: Educational Qualification Details
For the post of District Fire Officer, Asst Treasury Officer/Asst Accounts Officer, and District Social Welfare Officer the specific educational qualifications are listed below:
| Relevant Links | ||
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| APPSC Exam Centers | APPSC Admit Card | APPSC Syllabus |
| APPSC News | APPSC Books | APPSC Exam |
| APPSC Salary Structure | APPSC Preparation Strategy | APPSC 2023 Exam Dates |
- The candidate must have a completed Degree in Engineering (Fire) from any recognized university or any other equivalent qualifications.
- A degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics from a recognized university by UGC or any other equivalent qualifications
- A completed Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in India or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act recognized by UGC
- Preference shall be given to candidates that possess a Degree in Sociology or Social Work
Physical Standards for APPSC 2023
Those who are applying for DySP, District Fire Officer, Jail Superintendent need to possess certain physical criteria to be eligible for the post. Below is given some details regarding that:
- For General Category Male Candidates: The height should be at least 167.6 cm and at least 86.3 cm round on the Chest on full expansion.
- For ST Candidates: The height should be at least 164 cm and at least 86.8 cm round on the Chest on full expansion.
- For General Category Female Candidates: The height should be at least 152.5 cm and at least 86.3 cm round on the Chest on full expansion.
- Candidates’ visual acuity will be checked in two tests- one for distance and the other for near vision.
Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility can begin with their exam preparation by following a well-structured preparation strategy. Candidates who work hard can get their dream job and fulfil their dreams.
| State Govt. Jobs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Telangana | kerala | Andhra Pradesh |
| Tamil Nadu | Karnataka | Maharashtra |
APPSC Group 1 Eligibility: FAQs
Ques. What is the last date to apply for APPSC 2023 Recruitment?
Ans. The last date to apply for the APPSC 2023 exam, is September 2023.
Ques. What is the application fee for APPSC 2023 Recruitment?
- General Category: INR 250/-
- Reserved Category: INR 250/-
- PWD Category: INR 250/-
Ques. Where are some of the Exam Centres for APPSC Recruitment?
Ans. APPSC (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission) exam is conducted in different venues.
- Preliminary Exam Centres: Kakinada, Vijayawada, Kadapa, Ongole, Vizianagaram, Anantapur, Srikakulam, Eluru, Tirupathi, Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Nellore, Kurnool
- Mains Exam Centres: Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Anantapur.
Ques. What are the necessary documents to be carried for the APPSC Exam?
Ans. Candidates appearing for the APPSC Exam should carry the APPSC Admit card (mandatory) and if needed the officials of APPSC will mention the necessary documents in the APPSC Exam Schedule PDF.
Ques. What are the steps in the APPSC Group 1 Selection Process?
Ans. There will be three stages of rounds to be selected as the APPSC Group 1 2023 Examination:
Stage 1: APPSC Group 1 Prelims (Screening) Test
The screening exam is administered in 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Stage 2: APPSC Group 1 Main Exam
This is the typical offline exam.
Stage 3: APPSC Group 1 Interview
This is the final round of the exam, which is organized to take place in the commission’s office in Vijayawada annually.
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