APPSC Group 1 Prelims Result and Mains Exam Date has been released! The prelims exam was held on 8th January 2023. Candidates who are qualified in the prelims are eligible for the mains exam which will be conducted from 23rd April to 29th April 2023. The notification was released for 92 vacancies of various Group 1 posts under the Andhra Pradesh Government.  The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is a state administrative organization that holds an annual state-level recruitment exam to find qualified candidates for the state government's administrative services. Read on, for more details on the APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022.

• The APPSC Group 1 vacancies are distributed among various zones and categories in preparation for the APPSC Group 1 exam.
• It is a three-tier selection process. The Prelims exam that was scheduled to be held on 18th December 2022 will now be conducted on 8th January 2023.
• Prelims, Mains, and Interview are the three stages of the APPSC recruitment process. Candidates must pass all of the rounds in order to be considered for the position.
• The APPSC Prelims exam is an objective test, while the APPSC Mains exam is a descriptive test with an interview phas​e.

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APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 - Important Information 

The APPSC will provide information about the recruitment procedure and the number of positions available on the commission's official website. Before applying for APPSC Group 1 2022, one must routinely check the official website for the most recent updates and releases.

APPSC Group 1 Latest Updates

27th January 2023: APPSC Group 1 Prelims Result and Mains Date Out!

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released APPSC Group 1 Prelims Result and Mains Exam Date. Candidates who are qualified in the prelims are eligible for the mains. The mains is scheduled from 23rd April to 29th April 2023. Below is the direct link to check.

Download APPSC Group 1 Prelims Result

Check APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date

10th January 2023: APPSC Group 1 Prelims Answer Key Out!

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released on APPSC Group 1 Prelims Answer Key for the exam which was scheduled on 8th January 2023. Candidates can challenge the key from 11th to 13th January 2023. Below is the direct link to download the answer key.

Direct Link to Download APPSC Group 1 Prelims Answer Key - General Studies

Direct Link to Download APPSC Group 1 Prelims Answer Key - General Aptitude

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29th December 2022: APPSC Group 1 Prelims Admit Card Release Date Out!

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the APPSC Group 1 Admit Card release date. The call letter is going to be released on 31st December 2022 for the exam which is scheduled for 8th January 2023. Check the official notice below.

Check APPSC Group 1 Prelims Admit Card Notice

11th November 2022: APPSC Group 1 Prelims Revised Exam Date Out!

The candidates who are preparing for APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam must note that the exam has been scheduled to be conducted on 8th January 2023 instead of 18th December 2022 due to administrative reasons. Check out the official notice below.

Download APPSC Group 1 Prelims Revised Exam Date Notice Out

2nd November 2022: APPSC Group 1 Application Dates Extended

The APPSC has extend the last date to apply for Group 1 posts. The candidates can now apply online till 5th November 2022. The last date for fee payment is 4th November 2022 (11.59 PM).

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APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 - Vacancy 

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released a total number of 92 vacancies. Below are the category-wise vacancy details.

How to Apply Online for the APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022? 

You should check the steps that are detailed here to fill your APPSC Group 1 application form. This will help you to avoid making any errors or going through a hustle. Always fill your APPSC Group 1 application form from a computer system and not a mobile browser. 

Step 1: Go to the Commission's official website.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Login’ menu, and you will be redirected to the Commission’s One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) page. 

Step 3: Click on the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR).

Step 4: After you click on the OTPR, a new page will open. In the ‘Direct Recruitment’ section, click on ‘New Registration’.

Step 5: Enter all the required details on the new page carefully and upload scanned copies of your documents to register yourself with the Commission.

Step 6: Preview your entered details properly and submit the details.

Step 7: An ‘OTPR Reference ID’ will be generated. Note it down for future purposes.

Step 8: Now login with the reference ID and password and click on ‘Online Application Submission’ after you have logged in.

Step 9: Select the APPSC Group 1 examination notification 2022 you want to appear for and complete the payment process.

Step 10: Once you have completed the fee payment for your preferred exam, you can print the application fee. Download it and get a printout for future requirements.

Candidates preparing for the exam can download APPSC Group 1 Previous Year Papers for exam preparation.

APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 - Application Fee 

As mentioned before, one will need to pay the application fee as required before the end of the APPSC Group 1 application process to ensure that their application form is not rejected. You can find how much you will need to pay to the Commission upon submitting the APPSC Group 1 application form in the table below. 

The candidates have to pay an application processing fee of Rs. 250 and an examination fee of Rs. 120. Detailed category-wise application fee has been updated in the table below.

The applicants belonging to categories 1, 2, 3 (except Physically Handicapped Persons & Ex-Service Men) and are from other states have to pay both the fees and cannot claim any kind of reservation. Candidates hailing from other states will have to pay the Application fee of Rs. 250 and the Examination fee of Rs. 120 as well, else they will not be taken into consideration by the Commission.

APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 - Selection Process 

The APPSC Group 1 selection process for all the posts, will be the same. One has to secure a position in the merit list of each stage to be called for the next. You can find the description of these stages below.

Screening Test

The first stage of the APPSC Group 1 selection process is a written test held to screen the candidates for the next stage. This objective-type based question paper includes topics such as general awareness and mental ability. This exam is for 140 marks.

Main Exam

The Commission is soon going to conduct the main exam for various posts. The main exam is also a written exam with 5 papers. Each paper is designed to test the ability and knowledge of the candidates. This exam is for 750 marks.

Interview

The oral exam that is held in the form of an interview is the final stage of the APPSC Group 1 selection process. The final selection is made based on the candidates' performance in the main exam and the interview. This oral test is for 75 marks.

Certificates Required for APPSC Group 1 Recruitment Document Verification 

The candidates will have to submit the following certificates and documents to the Commission for reviewing and verification. The step of document verification is conducted after the completion of the APPSC Group 1 selection process. The posting will be carried out after the documents are verified. 

• Community, Nativity, and Birth Certificate
• Declaration of Unemployment
• School Certificate
• Medical certificate

• Creamy layer certificate
• Domicile certificate
• No objection certificate

APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 - Eligibility Criteria 

The applicants must possess knowledge of the APPSC Group 1 eligibility criteria before they apply for the posts. One must satisfy all the eligibility requirements for the APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 to ensure that their form is not directly rejected. 

Age Limit

The required minimum and maximum age of the applicants for different posts is given in the table below. Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to some categories, as detailed below.

Age Relaxations

Educational Qualification

The candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from any recognized university in India to be eligible for a post that comes under APPSC Group 1. 

Citizenship

All APPSC Group 1 candidates must be citizens of India to be eligible for the APPSC Group 1 recruitment 2022. They should have valid ID proofs to prove their nationality.

Physical Requirements

The Commission has set certain physical requirements for the APPSC Group 1 candidates, such as height, weight, chest measurements, etc. There are vision standards also that are prescribed by APPSC for candidates appearing for the posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil), Divisional Fire Officer. Detailed physical requirements are mentioned in the tables below.

Physical Requirements

The physical standards set by the Commission have been updated in the following table.

Vision Requirements 

The Vision standards required for the posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil), Divisional Fire Officer are shown here:

APPSC Group 1 2022 - Syllabus

The Commission has detailed the APPSC Group 1 syllabus in the official notification. It is common for all the posts that come under Group 1. The APPSC Group 1 syllabus for screening, as well as the main exam, can be found in the following table.

Screening Test

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Main Exam 

Interview

The Commission does not detail the syllabus for the interview. Though, one can expect questions relating to current affairs, the state of Andhra Pradesh, and basic mental ability.

APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 - Exam Pattern 

The APPSC Group 1 exam pattern includes the following features. The candidates should prepare for the exam as per the APPSC Group 1 exam pattern. 

Screening Exam

• The exam is divided into two papers. Each paper consists of 120 questions.
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• All questions are multiple-choice based.
• The candidates will get 120 minutes to solve each paper.
• A negative marking of one-third of marks has been made.

Main Exam

• The main exam has seven papers. The first two, Paper in English and Telugu, are qualifying in nature. 
• The candidates will get 3 hours to attempt each paper.
• The negative marking in the main exam is not set. 

Interview

• The interview carries 75 marks.
• The marks obtained by the candidates in the interview will be added to their final results.

APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 - Hall Ticket

The Commission releases the APPSC Group 1 Hall ticket a week before the exam date. Each applicant can get their APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket from the official website of the Commission. To download your APPSC Group 1 Hall ticket, follow the steps that are detailed here. 

Step 1: Visit the Commission's website: psc.ap.gov.in.

Step 2: Head to the Download Hall Ticket section.

Step 3: Enter your Login ID and password as well as any other details that are asked. 

Step 4: Once you select the exam as APPSC Group 1 exam and enter the post that you have applied for, you can click on Submit. 

Step 5: Your APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket will be displayed on your screen. Download the document. Do get at least a couple of printouts of it. Keep them safe with you. 

APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 - Cut Off 

The APPSC Group 1 cut-off marks are decided by the Commission and released along with the result. You will find the APPSC Group 1 cut-off marks are the same for all 19 posts but differ for each category. The candidates who score more than the cut-off marks will feature in the merit list, and hence get selected for the next stage. You can refer to the following table to know the expected APPSC Group 1 cut-off marks. 

APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 - Answer Key 

The Commission provides the candidates with the APPSC Group 1 answer key. It helps the present as well as the future candidates to judge their performance in the APPSC Group 1 exam. By comparing your answers to the ones available in the answer key, you can calculate the marks obtained in the exam. Know how to download the APPSC Group 1 answer key with the steps mentioned below. 

Step 1: Once you reach the homepage of the Commission's website, select the Keys and Objection section from the menu. 

Step 2: Select the APPSC Group 1 answer key for the post that you have applied for. No submission of any credentials is required. 

Step 3: Once you click on the link, you will find the APPSC Group 1 answer key on your screen. Download and print it at your convenience.

APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2022 - Result 

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission releases the result of each exam at least a couple of months after its completion. The APPSC Group 1 result for the screening test is available on the Commission's website. The result for the main exam held for selection in various posts is awaited. Follow the steps given here to download your APPSC Group 1 result and scorecard. 

On the Commission's website, you will find a Result section. Once you click on it, search for the APPSC Group 1 result. 

Step 1: Enter your Login ID and password. Also, select the post that you applied for. Once you have filled in all the required details, click on Submit. 

Step 2: Your scorecard for the APPSC Group 1 exam will be displayed on your screen. Review its contents and download it. 

Step 3: Get a print of the document for your reference.

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