The APPSC Group 2 recruiting procedure for 2024 could be your ticket to a successful career. This competitive exam selects candidates for prestigious Group B gazetted officer positions in several departments of the state government. Before beginning this thrilling voyage, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements. This guide will help you understand the qualifying requirements for the APPSC Group 2 exam in 2024, allowing you to analyze your suitability and potentially serve the people of Andhra Pradesh. The APPSC Group 2 roles provide numerous opportunities.
APPSC Group 2 Eligibility 2024
To be eligible to apply for the APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024, candidates must meet the following criteria: Other APPSC Group 2 eligibility criteria include educational qualifications, nationality, physical standard requirements, and so forth. If they fail to meet any of the prescribed qualifying standards, their applications will be rejected.
APPSC Group 2 Age Limit
A specified age limit applies to several postings in APPSC Group 2. The APPSC Group 2 age range for the 2024 cycle is 18 to 42 years.
Candidates from particular groups are eligible for age relaxations under the APPSC’s Group 2 age limit. Any changes to this will be announced on the official website. The age relaxation for the Group 2 APPSC exams for reserved categories is as follows:
| Category of Candidates | Expected Relaxation of Age |
| SC/ST and BCs | 5 Years |
| Physically Handicapped persons | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | May be allowed to deduct from his age a total period of 3 years in addition to the length of the service rendered by him in the armed forces / NCC. |
| N.C.C. (who have worked as an Instructor in N.C.C.) | |
| A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of APSEB, APSRTC, Corporations, Municipalities, etc. are not eligible) | Maximum 5 Years based on the length of regular service |
| Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum service of 6 months. | 3 Years |
| Widows, women judicially separated from their husbands, divorced women, and women who are not remarried and belong to the SC/ST category covered under the Rule 12(b)(iii) of Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 with the reference to posts of Junior Assistants. | Upper age limit is 48 years |
| Widows, women judicially separated from their husbands, divorced women, and women who are not remarried and not belong to the SC/ST category covered under the Rule 12(b)(iii) of Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 with the reference to posts of Junior Assistants. | Upper age limit is 43 years |
APPSC Group 2 Educational Qualification
According to the APPSC Group 2 eligibility, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from any Indian university established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act, or Provincial Act, or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission, or any equivalent qualification.
The following APPSC Group 2 roles require a certain degree.
| Post | Service | Educational Qualifications |
| Assistant Development Officer | A.P. Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service | Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act, State Act, or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. OR Diploma in Textile Technology or Handloom Technology issued by the Andhra Pradesh State Board of Technical Education or an equivalent Education. |
| Assistant Section Officer (GAD) | A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service | Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification. |
| Assistant Section Officer (Law Dept.) | A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service | Bachelor’s Degree in Law from any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act, State Act, or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification. |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) | A.P. Secretariat Sub-Service | Bachelor’s Degree with Economics or Commerce or Mathematics from any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act, State Act, or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification. |
| Senior Accountant (HODs) | A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (HODs) | Degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics of any University recognized by the University Grant Commission. and Pass in any one of the following Certificate Course Examination conducted by the Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P. (a) Office Automation (b) PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting (c) Web designing Or Degree in Computer Application (B.C.A.) or B.Sc.(Comp.) or B.Com.(Comp.) or B.A. (Comp.) or B.Tech /B.E. with Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent. |
| Senior Accountant (Districts) | A.P. Treasuries and Accounts Sub-Service (Districts) | Degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics of any University recognized by the University Grant Commission. and Pass in any one of the following Certificate Course Examination conducted by the Board of Technical Education and Training, A.P. (a) Office Automation (b) PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting (c) Web designing Or Degree in Computer Application (B.C.A.) or B.Sc.(Comp.) or B.Com.(Comp.) or B.A. (Comp.) or B.Tech /B.E. with Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent. |
| Junior Accountantin variousDepartments in A.P. | Treasuries andAccounts SubService | Degree in Commerce or Economics or Mathematics of any University recognized by the University Grant Commission. andPass in any one of the following Certificate CourseExamination conducted by the Board of TechnicalEducation and Training, A.P.(a)Office Automation(b)PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting(c) Web designingOr Degree in ComputerApplication (B.C.A.) or B.Sc.(Comp.) or B.Com.(Comp.)or B.A. (Comp.) or B.Tech /B.E. with Computer Scienceor Information Technology or equivalent. |
APPSC Group 2 Nationality
The applicant must be a resident of India. Candidates should hold Indian citizenship.
APPSC Group 2 Physical Requirements
The Commission has established specific physical standards for persons applying for the position of Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector. They are:
| Category | Requirements |
| Men | Must not be less than 165 cms in height. Must not be less than 81 cms round the Chest on full expiration with a minimum expansion of 5 cms |
| Women | Must not be less than 152.5 cms in height.Must not weigh less than 45.5 Kgs. |
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