Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has issued the APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2025 or APPSC Group 1 Posts Recruitment 2025 notification on its official website, psc.gov.in.
Candidates who are eligible and interested in can check details and apply for Group 1 services posts on its recruitment web portal.
APPSC Group 1 Recruitment
The APPSC Group 1 Recruitment is a highly competitive examination that aims to fill essential positions in the state administration.
This recruitment process is not just a job opportunity; it’s a chance to contribute significantly to the governance of Andhra Pradesh.
All desirous and eligible candidates shall apply online after satisfying themselves that they are eligible as per the terms and conditions of this recruitment notification.
Any application sent through any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Submission of application form by the candidate is authentication that he / she has read the notification and shall abide by the terms and conditions laid down there in the notification.
The preliminary recruitment test will be an objective-type examination whereas the Mains will be descriptive in nature.
While the tentative date for the preliminary exam is March, the main exams are likely to be conducted in the second half of March 2025. Depending on the post, the pay ranges between Rs 54,060 to 1,51,370.
Group 1 Services Posts
- Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch).
- Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in Andhra Pradesh State Tax Services.
- Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 in A.P. Police Service.
- Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service.
- District Fire Officers in A.P. Fire Service.
- Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service.
- Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service.
- Assistant Prohibition & Excise Superintendent in A.P. Excise Service.
- Mandal Parishad Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service.
- District Registrars in A.P. Registration Service.
- District Employment Officer in A.P. Employment Exchange Service.
- Deputy Registrars in A.P. Cooperative Service.
- District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service.
- District Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social Welfare Service.
- District B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service.
- District Panchayat Officers in A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service.
- Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Services.
- Administrative Officer / Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade.II in A.P. Medical and Health (Administration) Service.
- Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service.
| Name of the recruitment | APPSC Group 1 |
|---|---|
| Title | APPSC Group 1 Recruitment |
| Subject | APPSC Group 1 Notification |
| Age limit | 18 to 42 years /18 to 26 years /18 to 28 years |
| Mains Exam Date | 03-05-2025 to 09-05-2025 |
| Recruitment Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in/ |
APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria
A. Educational Qualifications
To be eligible for APPSC Group 1, candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. The specific educational requirements vary based on the position applied for.
Educational Qualification: A candidate should possess the academic qualifications and experience including practical experience prescribed, if any, for the post on the date of the notification for direct recruitment issued by the concerned recruiting agency.
Postcode and Qualifications: 01 Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or the Institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
02 Must possess a Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent recognized qualification.
03 He holds a bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or of an Institution recognized by the UGC or equivalent qualification
04 Must possess a Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, or State Act or other recognized equivalent qualifications.
05 He holds a Degree of Engineering (Fire) of any University recognized 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. As per Rule -5 (i)(ii) of G.O.Ms.No.574, Home (Prisons .A) Dept., dated: 30.09.1991.
06 A degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics of a University Recognized 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)
07 Must possess a Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification.
08 Must hold a Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, a provincial Act or a State Act or of an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission.
09 Must have possessed a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University in India or incorporated by or under Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
10 Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a Recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or any other equivalent qualification.
11 A Bachelor’s Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or a provincial Act or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission.
12 Must possess a Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification.
13 Must possess Bachelor’s Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under provincial Act, Central Act, State Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission.
14 Must 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 recognized by the University Grants Commission. Provided that preference shall be given to persons possessing a Degree in Sociology or Social work. (Please see para -15.6).
15 Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or a provincial Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
16 Must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University in India or incorporated by or under a Central Act, provincial Act or a State Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
17 Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, or Provisional Act, or State Act or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission.
18 Must possess a bachelor’s Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, provincial Act or a State Act or the institutions recognized by University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification.
19 Must hold a Degree of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification.
c) Age limit:
Candidates age limit should have between from 18 to 42 years. No person shall be eligible for direct recruitment if he/she is less than 18 years of age and if he / she is more than 42 years of age. Age Relaxation is applicable to the categories as per the govt norms.
APPSC Group 1 Application Fee
Applicant must pay Rs. 250/- (Rupees two hundred and fifty only) towards application processing fee and Rs 80/- (Rupees eighty only) towards examination fee.
However, the reservation categories of candidates are exempted from payment of examination fee Rs.80/- only.
APPSC Group 1 Selection Process
The selection process for the APPSC Group 1 recruitment drive comprises of preliminary exam followed by a mains exam. The exam features objective type and OMR-based questions. It will be held in the offline mode.
Candidates who clear the prelims exam will be shortlisted for the mains exam, the date of which will be announced later. The main exam will consist of descriptive-type questions.
- Preliminary Examination: Objective type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Main Examination: Descriptive type papers
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Mandatory for all shortlisted candidates.
How to apply for APPSC Group 1 Services Posts Recruitment
- Visit the official website of APPSC at psc.ap.gov.in.
- Click on APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2025 link available on the home page.
- Enter the registration details and click on submit.
- Login to the account and fill the application form.
- Make the payment of application fees and click on submit.
- Your application form has been submitted.
- Download the page and keep a hard copy of the same for further need.
HALL TICKETS: Hall tickets can be downloaded whenever the Commission uploads them to its website. Intimation would be given through the website regarding downloading Hall Tickets.