APPSC Group-I Post-wise Vacancies, Age and Pay Scale
The detailed notification lists 13 post categories and a total of 166 vacancies. The age limits below are as shown in the notification; refer to the full notification for post-specific eligibility, relaxations and conditions.
| Post Code | Name of Post and Department | Vacancies | Age Limit | Scale of Pay |
|---|
| 01 | Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 12 | 18–44 | ₹61,960–₹1,51,370 |
| 02 | Assistant Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service | 14 | 18–44 | ₹61,960–₹1,51,370 |
| 03 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil), Category 2 in A.P. Police Service | 36 (03 CF) | 21–30 | ₹61,960–₹1,51,370 |
| 04 | DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service | 03 | 18–30 | ₹61,960–₹1,51,370 |
| 05 | District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service | 14 | 18–44 | ₹61,960–₹1,51,370 |
| 06 | Regional Transport Officer in A.P. Transport Service | 03 | 18–44 | ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 |
| 07 | District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 01 | 18–44 | ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 |
| 08 | Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service | 16 (01 CF) | 18–44 | ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 |
| 09 | Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service | 12 | 18–44 | ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 |
| 10 | Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service | 02 | 18–44 | ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 |
| 11 | District Employment Officer in A.P. Employment Exchange Service | 03 (01 CF) | 18–44 | ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 |
| 12 | Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service | 15 | 18–44 | ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 |
| 13 | Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service | 35 | 18–44 | ₹65,360–₹1,54,980 |
| Total | 166 | — | As applicable to post |
CF means carried-forward vacancy as noted in the notification. Vacancy counts may change as stated by APPSC.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|
| Notification date | 06 October 2026 |
| Online application begins | 06 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit online application | 27 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Screening Test | 24 January 2027 — offline, OMR-based objective type |
| Main Examination | Descriptive type; dates to be announced later |
| Hall tickets | To be hosted on the Commission's website; follow official instructions |
Selection Process
- Screening Test: Objective type, offline OMR-based examination.
- Main Examination: Descriptive-type examination. The notification says dates will be announced later.
- Interview / Personality Test: Final selection stage as specified in the notification.
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APPSC Group-I Notification 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the APPSC Group-I notification number?
The detailed notification is No. 07/2026, dated 06 October 2026.
2. How many vacancies are listed in APPSC Group-I Notification 07/2026?
The detailed notification lists 166 vacancies across 13 post codes. Check the official notification and any later corrigendum for updates.
3. What is the last date to apply online?
The notification states that online applications may be submitted from 06 October 2026 through 27 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
4. When is the APPSC Group-I Screening Test?
The date shown in the notification details on this page is 24 January 2027 for the offline OMR-based screening test. Recheck the official APPSC website for any changes.
6. Is the age limit the same for every post?
No. The age limit differs by post. The summary table lists the age ranges stated for each post, and the full notification explains eligibility rules and applicable relaxations.
FAQ answers are a brief summary of the notification, not a substitute for the official document.
Full Notification Text — Page by Page
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Notification PDF — Page 1
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ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ::VIJAYAWADA
NOTIFICATION NO. 07/2026, DATED: 06/10/2026
DIRECT RECRUITMENT TO GROUP – I SERVICES
(GENERAL/LIMITED RECRUITMENT)
PARA – 1:
1.1. Applications are invited through online from eligible candidates for
Recruitment to various categories of posts under Group -I Services. The applicants shall
apply online through Commission’s Website https://psc.ap.gov.in from 06/10/2026
to 27/10/2026 up to 11:59 P.M.
1.2. All desirous and eligible candidates shall apply online after satisfying
themselves as per the terms and conditions of this Recruitment Notification. The details
of vacancies are as follows;
Post No. of Age as on Scale of Pay
Code Name of the Post & Department vacancies 01.07.2026 in Rs
No. Min. Max.
Deputy Collectors in A.P.Civil Service 61,960-
01 (Executive Branch). 12 18-44 1,51,370
02 Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in 14 18-44 61,960-
A.P.State Tax Service. 1,51,370
03 Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil)Cat-2 in 36 21-30 61,960-
A.P. Police Service. (03 CF) 1,51,370
04 DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police 03 18-30 61,960-
Service. 1,51,370
05 District Educational Officer in A.P. 14 18-44 61,960-
Educational Service. 1,51,370
06 Regional Transport Officers in A.P. 03 18-44 57,100-
Transport Service. 1,47,760
07 District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. 01 18-44 57,100-
Tribal Welfare Service. 1,47,760
08 Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative 16 18-44 57,100-
Service. (01 CF) 1,47,760
09 Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. 12 18-44 54,060-
Municipal Administration Service. 1,40,540
Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts 02 54,060-
10 Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts 18-44 1,40,540
Service.
11 District Employment Officer in A.P 03 18-44 54,060-
Employment Exchange Service. (01 CF) 1,40,540
12 Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit 15 18-44 54,060-
Service. 1,40,540
13 Divisional Development Officer in A.P. 35 18-44 65,360-
Panchayat Raj Service. 1,54,980
TOTAL 166
The details of vacancies viz., Community, State -wide, Multi -Zone and Zone may
be seen at Annexure -I.Notification PDF — Page 2
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NOTE:
i) The above carried forward vacancies brought forward from previous
recruitments. Selection/Appointment to such reserved vacancies as
the case will be made first before the fresh vacancies, read with G.O.
Ms. No. 277, GA (SC & ST Cell.B) Dept., dated: 22/03/1976, G.O.
Ms. No.23, Backward Class Welfare (P2) Dept., dated:18/03/1996
and G.O. Ms. No.81, G.A. (Ser-A) Dept., Dt.22/02/1997.
ii) The number of vacancies and Departments are subject to variation
on intimation being received from the Department concerned.
Addition of vacancies if any will be accepted only before the date of
Screening Test and an addendum to that effect will be issued.
1.3. 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 construed as he /
she read the notification and shall abide by the terms and conditions
laid down there under.
1.4. The applicants who desires to apply to th is Notification shall login
to the Commission’s Website, with his/her registered OTPR number.
In case, applying for the first time to the posts notified by APPSC,
he/she shall register his/her bio -data particulars through One Time
Profile Registration (OTPR) on the Commis sion’s Website viz.,
https://psc.ap.gov.in Once applicant registers his/her particulars,
an user ID is generated and be sent to his/her registered mobile
number and email ID.
Note: i. One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) is not considered
as an application for any post under any circumstances.
ii. The applicants are advised to retain their mobile
number and e -mail ID registered in OTPR for receiving
OTP/SMS for further communication.
1.5. The Screening test (objective type) will be held in offline mode (OMR
based) and the Main Examination would be in Descriptive type.
1.6. Option of medium for writing Main Examination and
Post/Multi-Zonal/Zonal preferences etc., will be taken through
online from the candidates before Main Examination.
Candidates are required to visit Commission’s Website regularly
for this purpose.
1.7. The Screening Test will be held on 24/01/2027. The Dates for
the Main Examination will be announced later .
1.8. The candidate is required to visit the Commission’s website
regularly to keep himself/herself updated until completion of
the recruitment process. The Commission’s website information
is final for all correspondence.
1.9. HALL TICKETS For Screening and Main Examination will be
hosted on the Commission’s website. Instructions would be given
through the website regarding downloading of Hall Tickets.
PARA -2: ELIGIBILITY:
i. He / She is of sound health, active habits and free from
any bodily defect or infirmity rendering him / her unfit for
such service;
ii. His / Her character and antecedents are such as to
qualify him/her for such service;Notification PDF — Page 3
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iii. He /She possesses the academic and other qualifications
prescribed for the post; and
iv. He/ She is a citizen of India.
Provided that no candidate other than a citizen of India may be
appointed except with the previous sanction of the State
Government and except in accordance with such conditions and
restrictions as they may be laid down. Such sanction shall not be
accorded unless the State Government are satisfied that sufficient
number of citizens of India, who are qualified and suitable are not
available.
PARA-3: EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must possess the prescribed academic qualification
from the recognized University as on the date of Detailed
notification. The date of detailed notification shall be the crucial date
for calculating the experience including the practical experience.
Post Code Educational Qualification
No.
Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree of any University in
India established or incorporated by or under a
01 Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or the
Institution recognized by the University Grants
Commission or an equivalent qualification.
Must possess a Degree of a University in India
02 established or incorporated by or under a Central Act
or a State Act or any other equivalent recognized
qualification.
Must hold a bachelor’s Degree of any University in
India established or Incorporated by or under a
03 Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an
Institution recognized by the UGC or equivalent
qualification.
Must possesses B.E/ B.Tech in Electronics and
Communication Engineering or Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineering or Radio Engineering
04 of a University in India established or incorporated by
or under a Central Act, State Act or a Provincial Act or
of an Institution recognized by the University Grants
Commission or an equivalent qualification.
Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree of any University in
India established or incorporated by or under a
05 Central Act, provincial Act or State Act, or an
institution recognized by the University Grants
Commission, or an equivalent qualification.
Must possess a Degree of a University in India
06 established or incorporated by or under a Central Act
or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification.
Must possess a bachelor’s Degree of a University in
India established or Incorporated by or under
07 provincial Act, Central Act or a State Act or an
Institution recognized by the University Grants
Commission.
Must possess a Degree of a University in India
08 established or incorporated by or under a Central Act
or a State Act or any other equivalent qualification.Notification PDF — Page 4
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Must possess a bachelor’s Degree of a University in
India established or Incorporated by or under
09 provincial Act, Central Act or a State Act or an
Institution recognized by the University Grants
Commission.
Must possess a Degree from any recognized University
10 in India established by Act of any State Government
or incorporate by or under a Central Act, or State Act
or any other equivalent qualifications.
A Bachelor’s Degree from a University in India
established or incorporated by or under a Central Act
11 or a State Act or a provincial Act or any other
equivalent qualification recognized by the University
Grants Commission.
Must hold a Degree of a University in India established
12 or Incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State
Act or any other equivalent qualification.
13 Must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree from any
University recognised by the UGC.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: As per G.O. Ms.No137, Home (Police-
E) Dept., dt. 01/06/1998 and G.O. Ms.No. 319, Home (Police-E)
Dept., dt. 16/10/1995.
For Post Code No. 03 & 04: Must not be less than 167.6 Cms in
height and must not be less than 86.3 Cms round the Chest on full
inspiration and has a chest expansion of not less than 5 Cms on
full inspiration.
For S.T: Must not be less than 164 Cms in height and is not less
than 83.8 Cms round the Chest with a minimum expansion of not
less than 5 Cms on full inspiration.
For Post Code No. 03 & 04 (Women): Shall not be less than 152.5
Cms in height and shall not be less than 45.5 Kgs in weight.
Post Code No. 03 & 04: Vision:
Post Code No. 03:
Vision: The Candidate should satisfy by a Medical Board as
to his Physique, Fitness and Capacity for active outdoor work and
is certified by the Ophthalmic Surgeon that his vision comes up to
the requirements specified below without the use of contact glasses.
A contact glass or lens is defined as a glass shell, the concavity of
which is in contact with the globs of the eye, a layer or liquid being
interposed between the lens and the cornea. The meaning of the
"glasses" wherever used below is to be interpreted as not covering
contact glasses.
(a) The examination for determining the acuteness of vision
includes two tests, one for distant, the other for near
vision. Snellen's test types will be used for the test for
distant vision, without glasses at a distance of 6.10
meters, and for the test for near vision, without glasses,
at any distance selected by the candidate. The standards
of the minimum acuteness of vision which will be used
for guidance in the examination of a candidate are as
follows:Notification PDF — Page 5
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For the posts of Dy. Superintendent of Police (Civil)
STANDARD-I
RIGHT EYE LEFT EYE
Distant Vision V–6/6 V–6/6
Near Vision Reads 0.6 Reads 0.6
STANDARD-II
BETTER EYE WORSE EYE
Distant Vision V-6/6 V- Without Glasses
Not below 6/6; and after
correction with Glasses not
below 6/24
Near Vision Reads 0.6 Reads 1
STANDARD-III
BETTER EYE WORSE EYE
Distance Vision-V without V - without Glasses – Not below 6/24, and
Glasses – Not below 6/24 and after correction with Glasses not below 6/12
after correction with Glasses
not below 6/6
Near Vision – Reads 0.8 Reads 1
(b) Each eye must have a full field of vision as tested by and movements.
(c) Squint or any morbid condition of the eyes or of the lids of either
eye liable to the risk of aggravation of recurrence will cause the
rejection of the candidate.
(d) Each eye must have a full field of vision as tested by and movements.
(e) Inability to distinguish the Principal colours will not be regarded
as cause for rejection, but the fact will be noted in the
proceedings and the candidate will be informed.
(f) The degree of acuteness of vision of all candidates for
appointment will be entered in the proceedings in the following
manner:
V.R Reads with Glasses
V.L Reads with Glasses
Post Code No. 04:
2. (i) Must be certified to possess the visual standards specifies below without
glasses:
For the post of Dy. Superintendent of Police (Communications)
STANDARD – I
Right Eye Left Eye
Distant Vision 6/6 6/6
Near Vision 0/5(Snellen) 0/5(Snellen)
STANDARD – II
Better Eye Worse Eye
Distant Vision = V without Distant Vision = V.without
glasses not below 6/24 glasses not below 6/24 and after
after correction with correction with glasses not below
glasses not below 6/66 6/12
Near Vision- reads 0.8 Near Vision Reads 1.
ii. Each eye must have full field of vision.
iii. Cololur blindness, squint or any morbid condition of the eye
or lids of either eye knock knees, and pigeon chest, flat foot
vericose veins, hammer toes, fractured limbs and decayed tooth
shall be deemed to be disqualification.
Note : The physical standards and guidelines relating to Medical Examinations of
candidates appearing for recruitment to the uniform posts as prescribed is
shown at Annexure. V for convenience of Candidates.Notification PDF — Page 6
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PARA-4: RESERVATIONS:
4.1. There will be Vertical Reservations in direct recruitment in respect
of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and
Economically Weaker Sections; and Horizontal Reservations in
respect of Women, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD),
and Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) as per Rule 22, 22(A) and
22(B) of A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 as
amended from time to time read with G.O.Ms.No.77, G.A. (Ser-D)
Dept., Dt: 02.08.2023 , G.O.Ms. No.03, G.A. (Ser-D) Dept., Dt:
17.01.2024. G.O.Ms.No.46, GA (Ser-D) Dept., Dt: 19.04.2025.
G.O. Ms.No.56.GA (Ser -D) Dept., Dt:15.05.2026 read with
G.O.Ms.No.25, YAT&C (Sports & Youth Services) Department,
Dated: 15.05.2026.
4.2. There shall be Reservation to Women horizontally to an extent of
33 1/3% in terms of Rule 22, 22 (A) and 22 (B) of A.P. State and
Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 as amended vide G.O. Ms. No.
77, GA(Ser-D) Dept., Dt:02.08.2023 and G.O.Ms. No.03, G.A.
(Ser-D) Dept., Dt: 17.01.2024. and G.O.Ms.No.46, GA (Ser -D)
Dept., Dt: 19.04.2025.
4.3. There shall be Reservation to Meritorious Sports Persons to an extent
of 3% in terms of Rule 22, 22 (A) and 22 (B) of A.P. State and
Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 as amended vide G.O.
Ms.No.56.GA (Ser -D) Dept., Dt:15.05.2026 read with
G.O.Ms.No.25, YAT&C (Sports & Youth Services) Department,
Dated: 15.05.2026.
4.4. There shall be Reservations in respect of Person s with Benchmark
Disabilities (PBD) as per Rule 22, 22 (A) and 22 (B) of State and
Subordinate Service Rules and read with Departmental Special
Rules except Post Code Nos. 03, 04. However, Persons with
Benchmark Disability reservation for Post Code No. 02 is
restricted to HH & OH only (As per G.O. Ms.No.203, Revenue
(CT.I) Dept., Dt. 10/03/2010), Post Code No. 06 is restricted to
HH only and Post Code No.10 is restricted to O.H only (As per
Departmental Special Rules)
4.5. The Person with Benchmark Disability means a person suffering
from not less than forty percent of any disability as certified by a
medical authority except hearing Impairment. Hearing
Impairment means a) “deaf” means persons having 70 DB hearing
loss in speech frequencies in both ears; b) “ hard of hearing”
means persons having 60 DB to 70 DB hearing loss in speech
frequencies in both ears; as per provision under The Rights of
Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and The Rights of Persons with
Disabilities Rules, 2017, dt: 15.06.2017 as per G.O.Ms.No.36, Dept., for
Women, Children, Differently Abled & Senior Citizens (Prog.II), Dt:
23.08.2023.
4.6. The following are the categories of Persons with Benchmark
Disabilities as per G.O.Ms.No.77, G.A. (Ser-D) Dept., Dt:
02.08.2023 and G.O.Ms. No.03, G.A. (Ser -D) Dept., Dt: 17.01.2024:
a) Blindness and low vision
b) Deaf and hard hearing
c) Loco motor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured,
dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy.
d) Autism, Intellectual disability, Specific learning disability, Mental
illness.
e) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a)
to (d) including deaf-blindness in the posts identified for each
disability.
4.7. Evaluation of various physical disabilities and procedure for
certification will be as per orders contained in G.O.Ms.No.36,
Dept., for Women, Children, Differently Abled & Senior Citizens
(Prog.II) Dt: 23.08.2023.Notification PDF — Page 7
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4.8. Reservation to BC-E group will be subject to the adjudication of
the litigation before the Hon’ble Courts including final orders in
Civil Appeal No: 2628-2637 of 2010 in SLP(C). No. 7388-7397 of
2010, dated: 25/03/2010 and orders from the Government.
4.9. The candidates belonging to Backward classes (BC’s) applying for
this Notification must produce Non Creamy layer certificate in
terms of G.O. Ms. No.3, Backward Classes Welfare (C-2)
Department, Dated 04.04.2006 read with G.O. Ms. No.26,
Backward Classes Welfare(C) Department, Dated 09.12.2013 read
with Memo No.E2/2702/2009, B.C. Welfare Dept.,
Dated:14.07.2021 regarding their exclusion from the Creamy Layer
from the competent authority (Tahsildar) and issued on or after
01.04.2026 (after the completion of FY 2025 -2026) but not later
than the closing date of the submission of Application Form for
this Notification and must produce the same at appropriate time of
verification. In case of failure to produce the same on the day of
verification, he/she would not be entitled for the benefit of
Reservation.
4.10. Economically Weaker Sections means the persons who are not
covered under existing scheme of reservations for the SCs, STs
and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes and whose
gross annual family income is below Rs.8.00 lakh. Only such
persons are identified as Economically Weaker Sections for the
benefit of reservations. The applicants/candidates who claim the
EWS Reservation must possess the EWS certificate based on
the income for FY 2025-2026 a issued by the competent
Revenue Authority in the rank of Tahsildar in digital format only
on / after 01.04.2026 (after the completion of FY 2025 -2026) but
not later than the closing date of the submission of Application
Form for this Notification and mu st invariably produce the same
at the time of certificate verification as per G.O.Ms.No:73, GA (SER-
D) Dept,Dt:04-08-2021.
4.11. In the case of applicants, who claim the benefit of reservation or
relaxation from upper age limit on the basis of Caste/Tribe or
Community/Category , the basic document of proof of
Community/Category will be the Certificate issued by the
Revenue Authorities not below the rank of Tahsildar in the case of
BC/SC/ST/EWS and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued by the
Revenue Authorities in the case of Backward Classes. The list of
Caste/Tribe/Community is as incorporated in Schedule-I of
APS&SS, Rules,1996. The detailed list is also appended as
Annexure –IV of this Notification. The candidates have to produce
proof of the community claimed in their application at all stages of
selection along with the certificates relating to Educational
Qualifications and local status certificates etc. Subsequent claim
of change of community will not be entertained under any
circumstances. Subsequent claim of change of community will not
be entertained under any circumstances. The candidate is solely
responsible for furnishing correct and complete information in the
Online application in this regard.
4.12. Caste & Community: Community Certificate issued by the
competent authority in terms of G.O. MS. No. 58, SW (J) Dept.,
dt.12/5/97 should be submitted at appropriate time. As per A.P.
State and Subordinate Service Rules, Rule -2(28) Explanation: In so
far as claiming for SC reservation is concerned, no person who
professes a religion different from Hinduism shall be deemed a
member of Schedule Caste. However, scheduled caste converts to
Buddhism deemed to be scheduled caste. BCs, SCs, STs & EWS
belonging to other States are not entitled for reservation.
4.13. Horizontal Reservation cuts across vertical reservation (in what is
called inter-locking reservation) and persons selected against the
quota for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities / Meritorious
Sports Persons have to be placed in the appropriate category viz. SCNotification PDF — Page 8
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/ ST / BC / EWS / Unreserved depending upon the category to
which they belong in the roster meant for reservation of
SCs/STs/BCs/EWSs as per G.O. Ms. No.77, G.A. (Ser -D) Dept., Dt:
02.08.2023 and G.O.Ms. No.03, G.A. (Ser-D) Dept., Dt: 17.01.2024,
G.O.Ms.No.46, GA (Ser -D) Dept., Dt: 19.04.2025 and
G.O.Ms.No.56.GA(Ser-D) Dept.,Dt:15.05.2026.
4.14. Reservation for local candidates is applicable for the posts which
are organized into Multi zones/zones as per the indent except
P.C.No.04. Selection shall be made as per the provision of the
Presidential Order 2025 read with G.O.Ms.No.45 G.A(SPF &MC)
Dept., Dated:20.04.2026 and subsequent amendments as in force
on the date of this Notification and other related G.O’s, Rules and
instructions issued by the Government as in force on the date of
this Notification and allotment to zones shall be made as per
preferences given by candidate and also in terms of Departmental
Special/Ad-hoc Rules and related Rules.
4.15. Candidates seeking reservation/relaxation benefits available for
SC((Gr-I/II/III)/ST/BC/EWS/PBD must ensure that they are
entitled to such reservation/relaxation as per eligibility prescribed
in this Notification. They should also be in possession of all t he
requisite certificates in the prescribed format in support of their
claim as stipulated in the Notification for such benefits by the
closing date of the application form of this Notification. (The
Certificates issued in the name of applicant along with
Father/Mother/legal Guardian’s (if parents are no longer alive)
name only are acceptable.
PARA- 5: AGE:
5.1. Minimum 18/21 years & Maximum 30/44 years as on 01/07/2026,
as per Rule 12 of APS&SS, Rules,1996 and read with G.O.Ms.No.187
GA (Ser -A) Dept., Dt. 14/09/2026 & G.O.Ms.No.188 GA (Ser -A)
Dept., Dt. 14/09/2026.
5.2 Age Relaxation is applicable to the categories as detailed below:
S. No. Category of candidates Relaxation of age permissible
1 SC, ST, BCs and EWS 5 Years
2 Persons with Benchmark 10 years
Disabilities (PBD)
3 Ex-Servicemen Shall be allowed to deduct from his
N.C.C. (who have worked age a period of 3 years in addition to
4 as Instructor in N.C.C.) the length of service rendered by him in
the armed forces
/ NCC.
Regular A.P. State Allowed to deduct from his age the
5 Government Employees length of regular Service under State
(Employees of Government up to a maximum of five
Corporations,Municipalit years for the purposes of the
-ies etc. are not eligible). maximum age limit.
Retrenched temporary
6 employees in the State 3 Years
Census Department
with a minimum service
of 6 months.Notification PDF — Page 9
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EXPLANATION:
Provided that the persons referred to at Sl.Nos.3 & 4 above shall,
after making the deductions referred to in sub-Rule 12 (c) (i) & (ii) of A.P.
State and Subordinate Service Rules not exceed the Maximum age limit
prescribed for the post.
The age relaxation is applicable for those who have been released
from Armed Forces other than by way of dismissal or discharge on account
of misconduct or inefficiency.
PARA - 6: RESERVATION TO LOCAL CANDIDATES:
6.1. The Rule of Reservation to the Local candidates applicable for all posts
i.e., Post Code Nos. 01 to 03 and 05 to 13 (Except Post Code No.04).
6.2. Post Code No.04: The Rule of Reservation is not applicable as the post is
State cadre.
6.3. The Post code No.s 01 to 03, 05 to 11 and 13 are organized into Multi-zone-I and
Multi-zone -II. The benefit of 95 % of Local Reservation as provided in Presidential
Order 2025 will go to local candidates of each Multi Zone mentioned hereunder.
Each of the Multi Zones comprises of the following Zones /Districts:
Multi-Zone-I Srikakulam (SKM), Vizianagaram (VZM), Parvathi puram
(Zone– I to III): manyam(PPM) , Visakhapatnam (VSP), Anakapali (AKP).
Alluri Sita Rama Raju (ASR), East Godavari (EG),
Kakinada (KKS), Dr.B.R.Am bedkar Konaseema (AKSM)
West Godavari (WG), Eluru (ELR), NTR(NTR), Krishna
(KST)
Multi-Zone-II Guntur (GNT), Palnadu (PND), Bapatla(BPT), Prakasam
(Zone–IV to VI): (PKM), Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore (NLR), Tirupathi
(TPT), Chittoor (CTR), Annamayya (ANN), YSR Kadapa
(KDP), Nandyal (NDL), Ananthapuramu (ATP), Kurnool
(KNL), Sri Sathya Sai. (SSS)
6.4. The Post Code No.12 is Organized into Zonal cadre. The benefit of 95 % of
Local Reservation as provided in Presidential Order 2025 will go to local
candidates of each Zone mentioned hereunder. Each of the Zone
comprises of the following district s:
ZONE–I: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, ParvathiPuram
Manyam, Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli. (SKM,
VZM, PPM, VSP, AKP)
ZONE–II: Alluri SitaRama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada,
Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema. (ASR, EG, KKD,
AKSM)
ZONE–III: West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna (WG, ELR,
NTR, KST)
ZONE–IV: Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti
Sriramulu Nellore (GNT, PND, BPT, PKM, NLR)
ZONE-V : Tirupathi, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa
(TPT, CTR, ANN, KDP)
ZONE-VI : Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Sri Sathya
Sai. (NDL, ATP, KNL, SSS)Notification PDF — Page 10
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PARA < – 7 : RESERVATION TO LOCAL CANDIDATES:
7.1 Reservation to the Local candidates is applicable as provided in Article
371-D read with G.O.Ms.No.45, G.A (SPF&MC) Department,
dated.20.04.2026 and rules as amended from time to time and as in
force on the date of notification. The candidates claiming reservation
as Local candidate should obtain the required Study Certificate(s)
(from I Class to VII Class) OR Residence Certificate in the proforma
prescribed for those candidates who have not studied in any
Educational Institutions as the case may be. The relevant certificates
with authorized signature shall be produced as and when required.
7.2 DEFINITION OF LOCAL CANDIDATE:
A. 1. “LOCAL CANDIDATE” means a candidate for direct
recruitment to any post shall be regarded as a local candidate in
relation to a local areas where he/ she has studied in Educational
Institution(s) for not less than four consecutive academic years
prior to and including the year in which he/she appeared for 7th
class or its equivalent Examination. If however, he/ she has not
studied in any Educational institute during the above four years
period it is enough if he/she resided in that area which is claimed
as his/ her Local area during the above said period.
2. Incase the candidate does not fall within the scope above then, if
he/ she has studied for period of not less than seven years prior
to and inclusive of the year in which he/she has studied seventh
class or its equivalent, he/ she will be regarded as a Local
candidate on the basis of the maximum period out of the said
period of seven years AND where the period of his/ her study in
two or more local areas or equal such local area where he/ she
has studied last in such equal periods will be taken for
determining the Local candidature. Similarly, if he/ she has not
studied during the above said period in any Educational
institution(s), the place of Residence during the above period will
be taken into consideration and local candidature determined
with reference to the maximum period of Residence or in the case
of equal period where he/ she has resided last in such equal
periods.
3. If the claim for local candidate is based on Study, the candidate
is required to produce a certificate from the Educational
Institution(s) where he/she has studied during the said 4/7
period. If, however, it is based on residence, a certificate should
be obtained from an officer of the Revenue Department not below
the rank of a Mandal Revenue Officer in independent charge of a
Mandal.
4. If, however, a candidate has resided in more than one Mandal
during the relevant four/seven years period but within the same
District or zone as the case may be separate certificates from the
Mandal Revenue Officers exercising jurisdiction have to be
obtained in respect of different areas.
5. Note:
(a) Single Certificate, whether of study or residence would suffice
for enabling the candidate to apply as a “LOCAL CANDIDATE”
(b) RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IF A
CANDIDATE HAS STUDIED IN ANY EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION UP TO 7TH CLASS OR EQUIVALENT
EXAMINATION, SUCH CANDIDATES HAVE TO PRODUCE
STUDY CERTIFICATES INVARIABLY. THE CANDIDATES WHO
ACQUIRED DEGREE FROM OPEN UNIVERSITIES WITHOUT
STUDYING VII TH STANDARD OR EQUIVALENT IN
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, HAVE TO SUBMIT RESIDENCE
CERTIFICATE ONLY. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS MEANS A
RECOGNIZED INSTITUTION BY THE GOVERNMENT
/UNIVERSITY/COMPETENT AUTHORITY.Notification PDF — Page 11
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Applicants/Candidates are advised to refer the provisions of A.P.
Presidential Order,2025 in this regard.
7.3. Candidates who migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh
between 2nd June, 2014 and 1st June, 2024 as per G.O. Ms. No.
161, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department,
dated.27.12.2022 and as per terms laid down in Circular Memo
No.4136/SPF & MC/2015-5, Dated.20.11.2017 and Circular Memo
No.4136/SPF & MC/2015-17, Dated.27.12.2022 of Government of
Andhra Pradesh shall obtain the Local Status Certificate from
competent authority and produce at the time of verification.
PARA – 8 : HOW TO APPLY:
STEP-I: The applicant desires to apply for this Notification shall login
to the Commission’s Website with his/her registered OTPR number.
Candidate applying for the first time for any notification has to first
fill the OTPR application carefully to obtain OTPR ID. While filling
the OTPR, the candidate has to ensure that the particulars are filled
correctly. The Commission bears no responsibility for the
mistakes, if any, made by the candidates. If candidates choose to
modify, they may do so by clicking the modify OTPR make the
modification, save them and proceed to STEP-II.
STEP-II: The Applicant has to Login in the Commission’s website with
the User Name (OTPR ID) and the Password set by Candidate. After
Login, the Applicant has to click on the “Online Application
Submission” present in the bottom right corner of the
Commission’s website. The applicant now has to click on the Fill
Application button against the notification number that he / she
wants to apply.
STEP-III: After checking all the data and ensuring that the data is
correct the applicant has to fill application specific data such as
Local/Non-Local status, White card details etc., which are also
used to calculate the Fee. Hence if any details are to be changed,
applicant should use the modify OTPR link, modify the details,
save it and again click on online application submission.
Once all the data such as Qualification details, Post preferences,
examination centre, etc filled carefully and submit the Application
form with Save or Save & Submit options. If candidate click on
save button, the application details only saved. The
applicant has to click on the Save & Submit button, then only
payment link will be generated.
NOTE:
1. By click on “Save” button, the application details given by
you will be partially saved at our end. However, your
application will not be submitted until you click on “Save &
Submit” button.
2. By click on “Save & Submit” button you will be directed to the
payment gateway and on successful payment of fee, your
application will be finally submitted.
3. Saving the application alone will not be sufficient. The
application will be considered complete only when the candidate
clicks the Save & Submit button and successfully completes the
submission process. Applications that are not submitted
accordingly will be treated as incomplete, and the commission
shall not be responsible for such application.
4. Applicant shall note that the data displayed from OTPR at the
time of submitting the application will be considered for the
purpose of this notification only. Any changes made by the
applicant in OTPR data at a later date shall not be considered for
Recruitment Notification.Notification PDF — Page 12
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PAYMENT PROCESS: The applicant has to check the basic details
for calculation of the fee and age relaxation will be pre-populated
from the OTPR data. The applicant has to verify all the details that
are displayed. Once the payment form is submitted, the respective
details (used for Calculation of fee and age relaxation) will not be
altered in any stage of application processing. On successful
submission, the payment reference ID is generated and SMS (alert)
will be sent to the registered Mobile Number of the candidate. The
candidate can download the filled application pdf for ready
reference / correspondence.
STEP-IV: In any case, if the payment process , then the
applicant should start the fresh payment process as mentioned in
STEP-II.
STEP-V: Once the application is submitted successfully,
corrections in the application will be enabled after the last date of
the submission of application and will be allowed up to 7 days only
from the last date of applications. After this no changes in
application form i.e., change of community/Reservation Category
or any other will not be entertained under any circumstances at
later stages. The corrections can be made in the application form
itself by making a payment of Rs.100/- for each correction in said
stipulated time. Fields which affect the Name, fee, age
relaxations are not enabled for corrections.
NOTE:
A. The Commission is not responsible, for any omissions made by
the applicant in bio-data particulars while submitting the
application form online. The applicants are therefore, advised to
strictly follow the instructions given in the user guide before
submitting the application.
B. All the candidates are requested to submit their application
with correct data. The requests for change in the data, after
submission of the application shall be allowed on payment of
Rs.100/- (Rupees Hundred Only) for each correction only for
period mentioned in Step V. However, changes are not allowed for
Name, Fee and age relaxation. No manual application for
corrections shall be entertained.
C. The particulars furnished by the applicant in the application
form will be taken as final. Candidates should, therefore, be very
careful in uploading / submitting the application form online.
D. Incomplete / incorrect application form will be summarily
rejected. The information if any furnished by the candidate
subsequently will not be entertained by the Commission under
any circumstances. Applicants should be careful in filling-up the
application form and submission. If any lapse is detected during
the scrutiny, the candidature will be rejected even though he / she
comes to the final stage of recruitment process or even at a later
stage and also liable for punishment as per Para 16.1 of this
notification.
E. Before uploading / Submission of Application Form, the
applicants should carefully ensure his / her eligibility for this
recruitment. No relevant column of the application form should be
left blank; otherwise, application form will not be accepted.
PARA – 9: FEE:
9.1 Applicant must pay Rs. 250/- (Rupees two hundred and fifty only)
towards application (Rupees
) towards examination fee.
9.2 However, the following categories of candidates are exempted from
payment of examination fee Rs. only.Notification PDF — Page 13
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i) SC, ST, BC, PBDs & Ex-Servicemen.
ii) Families having Household Supply White Card issued by Civil
Supplies Department, A.P. Government (Residents of Andhra
Pradesh).
iii) Un-employed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser-A) Dept.,
dated: 18/10/1996 should submit declaration at an appropriate
time to the Commission.
iv) Applicants belonging to the categories mentioned above (except
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) & Ex-Servicemen) hailing
from other States are not entitled for exemption from payment of fee
and not entitled for claiming any kind of reservation.
v) Applicants belonging to other States shall pay the prescribed fee of
Rs. Rupees ), along with processing fee of
Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only). Otherwise, such
applications will not be considered and no correspondence on this
will be entertained.
9.3 MODE OF PAYMENT OF FEE:
i) The Fee mentioned in the above paragraph is to be paid online
using payment gateway using Net Banking/ Credit card / Debit
Card. The list of Banks providing service for the purpose of online
remittance of fee will be available on the website.
ii) The fee once remitted shall not be refunded or adjusted under any
circumstances. to pay the examination fee
application processing fee
iii) IPOs / Demand Drafts are not accepted.
PARA-10: SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:
10.1 The Scheme of examination for Screening Test and Main Examination
is prescribed as per G.O Ms. No.158, G.A (Ser -A) Dept., dated:
26.12.2018 read with G.O.Ms.No.100, GA (SerA) Department, dt:
30/09/2022 which is shown in Annexure -II.
10.2 As per G.O. Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., Dt.
06/12/2016, each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the
marks prescribed for the question.
10.3 As per G.O.Ms.No.5, General Administration (Ser-A) Dept.,
dated:05.01.2018, the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission is
empowered to pick up candidates, who obtains such minimum
qualifying marks in Screening Test as may be fixed by the
Commission at its discretion to the Main Examination in all direct
recruitment examinations. The APPSC is further permitted to select
candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes or
Backward classes or Physically Challenged candidates for Main
Examination by applying relaxed standards in the Screening Test, if
the Commission is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates
from these communities are not likely to be eligible for main
examination on the basis of general standard in Screening Test in
order to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.
PARA-11: CENTERS FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION :
11.1 Screening Test will be held in all District Centers including newly
organized Districts. However, the Commission reserves the right
either to increase or decrease the number of Centers.
S.N Name of the S.No Name of the Exam
o Exam Centre Centre
01 Srikakulam 14 Guntur
02 Vizianagaram 15 Palnadu
03 Parvatipuram Manyam 16 BapatlaNotification PDF — Page 14
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04 Alluri Sita Rama Raju 17 Prakasam
05 Visakhapatnam 18 S.P.S.R.Nellore
06 Anakapalli 19 Chittoor
07 Kakinada 20 Tirupathi
08 Dr.B.R.Ambedkar 21 Annamayya
Konaseema
09 East Godavari 22 Y.S.R.Kadapa
10 West Godavari 23 Sri Sathya Sai
11 Eluru 24 Ananthapuramu
12 Krishna 25 Nandyal
13 NTR District 26 Kurnool
11.2 Therefore, the applicant may choose the Test center from the above with
three preferences for Screening Test. However, the Commission reserves
the right to allot the applicant to any center of examination depending
on the availability of the resources.
11..3 The Main Written Examination will be held at the following Four
Centers only. However, the Commission reserves the right either to
increase or decrease the number of Centers. 1. VISAKHAPATNAM 2.
VIJAYAWADA 3. TIRUPATI 4. ANANTHAPUR AMU
11.4 Applicants should choose only one of the above centers for Main
examination. Centre once chosen shall be final. The Commission,
however reserves the right to allot candidates to any center other than
the center chosen by the applicant or abolish a center and or to create
a new center on administrative grounds.
11.5 Applicants must indicate the centers for both Screening Test and Main
Written Examination in the On -Line Application Form.
PARA –12: RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES RELATED TO QUESTION PAPER,
ANSWER KEY AND OTHER MATTERS:
12.1. Invalidation of OMR Answer Sheet:
a. If any applicant fails to bubble or wrongly bubble the Booklet
Series in the OMR Answer Sheet, such Answer sheets are
invariably invalidated as the answer sheets are valued by Optical
Mark Reader. This stipulation is to avoid any sort of human
interface in evaluation of the Scripts.
b. Tampering of OMR answer sheet by using whitener, eraser,
blade and chalk powder etc., and also tampering of barcode by any
means leads to invalidation.
c. No request for reconsideration of such rejected/invalidated
cases will be entertained.
12.2. In respect of Screening Test, the Commission would publish initial
answer key(s) for the question paper(s) on its website after conduct
of the examination. If the candidates have any objections with
regard to the initial key / questions they shall have to file the
objections within three days after publication of the initial key in
the prescribed proforma available in the website. Any objection
filed after expiry of specified time would not be entertained.
12.3. The objections received if any on initial key, would be examined by
referring it to three subject experts and finalise the key as per the
decision of the Commission. And the key so finalised shall be final
and no further objections shall be taken in to account.
12.4. The candidate shall pay Rs.100/- per objection raised by him/her
against question / initial answer key within the stipulated time
and procedure as above. In case of genuine objections, which are
sustained in the final analysis, the amount will be reimbursed to
the candidate.Notification PDF — Page 15
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12.5. The question paper is set in English and translated in to Telugu
language. English version will be considered as the authentic
version for valuation purpose.
12.6. With regard to situation where there is deletion of questions, if any,
from any paper, scaling (proportionate increase) would be done for
that particular part of the paper to the maximum marks prescribed
for the paper and the marks would be rounded off to 2 decimals to
determine the merit of the candidate.
12.7. ANSWER KEY: Answer key for Screening Test would be published
on the website.
12.8. In the main examination, the papers of Telugu and English are in
qualifying in nature and the marks secured in these papers are not
counted for merit. The minimum qualifying marks for Telugu &
English for each individual paper is 40 % for OC’s/Sports
Persons/EWS; 35 % for B. C’s; 30% for SC/ST/ PBD. In all other
papers the aggregate marks will be taken for counting of minimum
qualifying marks as per Para-15.4, read with G.O. Ms. No. 570,
G.A. (Ser.A) Dept., dated 31.12.1997 and G.O. Ms No.158, G.A
(Ser.A) Dept., dated 26.12.2018.
12.9. All papers except Telugu & English may be answered in English or
Telugu or Urdu chosen by the candidates at the time of filling the
online option for medium of writing main examination along with
post preferences and zonal/ multi-zonal preferences. The
candidates are not permitted to write part of the paper in one
language and another part of it in other language. Once medium
is chosen, the candidate has to write his answer in the medium
chosen by him/her only. If there is any deviation from paper to
paper or part of the paper the candidature would become invalid.
All 05 (Five) papers have to be written in the medium chosen only.
And also different papers cannot be written in different languages.
12.10. After Main written examination, eligible candidates will be called
for an Interview (Personality Test) as per G.O.Ms.No.100, GA (SER-
A) Department, dt: 30/09/2022 at the ratio of 1:2 with reference
to the number of vacancies, duly following the special
representation as laid down in General Rule-22 of A.P. State and
Subordinate Service Rules 1996, as amended from time to time
(G.O. Ms. No. 570, G.A. (Ser.A) Dept., dated 31.12.1997).
12.11. In respect of evaluation of the Mains Examination Answer scripts,
the Commission will resort to Digital Evaluation mode or
Conventional mode depending upon administrative and
operational convenience.
PARA-13: NOTE ON IMPORTANT LEGAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
13.1. Vacancies: The recruitment will be made to the vacancies notified
only. There shall be no waiting list as per G.O. Ms. No. 81, General
Administration (Ser.A) Department, Dated 22/02/1997,
G.O.Ms.No.544, General Administration (Ser.A) Department,
Dated: 04.12.1998 and Rule 6 of APPSC Rules of procedure. In any
case, no cognizance will be taken by Commission of any vacancies
arising or reported after the completion of the selection and
recruitment process or the last date as decided by the Commission
as far as this Notification is concerned, and these will be further
dealt with as per G.O. & Rule cited above. As per G.O.Ms.No:139,
Finance HR (I) Planning Policy Dept., dt: 28/07/2016, Rule 7 of
APPSC Rules of procedure regarding relinquished vacancies has
been deleted.Notification PDF — Page 16
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13.2. The Recruitment will be processed as per this Notification and also
as per the Rules and Instructions issued by the Government and
also as decided by the Commission as in force on the date of this
Notification in terms of respective Special Rules/Adhoc Rules
governing the Recruitment and for P.C.No.01: G.O. Ms. No. 1066,
Rev.(Ser.I) Department, Dt. 26/10/1992, G.O. Ms. No. 979,
Rev.(Ser.I) Department, Dt. 08/12/1998 & G.O. Ms. No. 950,
Rev.(Ser.I) Department, Dt. 20/07/2006, G.O. Ms. No. 126, GA
(SPF&MC) Department, Dt. 15/07/2026, P.C.No.02: G.O. Ms. No.
360, Revenue (CT-I) Department, dated 23/04/1994, G.O. Ms. No.
203, Rev. (CT.I) Dept., dt. 10/03/2010, G.O. Ms. No. 231, Rev.
(CT.I) Dept., dt. 10/05/2018, G.O. Ms. No. 598, Rev. (CT) Dept.,
dt. 22/09/2026, P.C.No.03: G.O.Ms.No.137, Home (Police -E)
Department, dated 1/6/98, G.O.Ms.No.187, Home (Leagal-II)
Department, dated 20/09/2026, P.C.No.04: G.O.Ms. No. 319,
Home (Police-E) Dept., Dt. 1 6/10/1995, P.C.No.05:
G.O.Ms.No.505, Education (Ser-I) Department, dated 16/11/1998
& G.O.Ms.No.04, Education (S. E-Ser.II) Department, dated
19/01/2011, G.O.Ms.No.19, School Education (SER-I)
Department, dated 07/08/2026, G.O.Ms.No.20, School Education
(Ser-I) Department, dated 07/08/2026, G.O.Ms.No.22, School
Education (Ser-I) Department, dated 19/09/2026, G.O.Ms.No.23,
School Education (Ser-I) Department, dated 19/09/2026,
P.C.No.06: G.O.Ms.No:180 Transport, Roads & Building (TR.I)
Dept., Dt: 01/07/1994 & G.O.Ms.No:04, Transport, Roads &
Building (TRP.I) Dept., Dt: 22/03/2021, G.O. MS. No. 37,
Transport R&B (TRP.I) Dept., Dt: 19/09/2026, P.C.No.07: G.O.
Ms. No. 123, Social Welfare (TW.SER.I.2) Dept. rules, Dt.
23/12/1999, G.O. Ms. No. 69, Social Welfare (TW.SER.I.2) Dept.,
Dt. 27/09/2010, G.O. MS. No. 121, GA (SPF&MC) Dept.,
15/07/2026, P.C.No.08: G.O. Ms. No. 262, Food and Agriculture
(CO.OP.II) Dept., dt. 18/04/1990, G.O. Ms. No. 49, Agriculture
and Cooperation (CO.OP.I) Dept., dt. 16/09/2026 , P.C.No.09:
G.O. Ms. No. 109, Housing, Municipal Administration and Urban
Development (L1) (M.A) Dept., dt. 17/02/1990 & G.O.Ms.No:280,
Municipal Admn & Urban Development (L2) Department, Dt:
13/06/2002, G.O. Ms. No. 222, MA & UD (A) Dept., Dt:
18/09/2026, P.C.No.10: G.O. Ms. No. 27, Finance (Admn. -I)
Dept., dt. 03/05/2021, G.O. Ms. No. 100, GA (SPF&MC) Dept., dt.
15/07/2026, P.C.No.11: G.O. Ms. No. 107, Education (Emp.)
Dept., dt. 30/04/1993, G.O. Ms. No. 118, GA (SPF&MC) Dept., dt.
15/07/2026, P.C.No.12: G.O. Ms. No. 113, Finance (ADMN.II)
Dept., dt. 20/05/2014, G.O. Ms. No. 187, Finance (ADMN.III)
Dept., dt. 27/1/2017, G.O. Ms. No. 99, GA (SPF&MC) Dept., dt.
15/07/2026, P.C.No.13: G.O. Ms. No. 35, PR& RD (Estt.V) Dept.,
dt. 07/04/2025, G.O. Ms. No. 133, PR& RD (MDL.II) Dept., dt.
22/09/2026.
13.3. Rules: The various conditions and criteria prescribed herein are governed by
the A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 read with the relevant
Special Rules applicable to any particular service in the departments. Any
guidelines or clarification is based on the said Rules, and, in case of any
necessity, any matter will be processed as per the relevant General and Special
Rules as in force.
13.4. The Commission is empowered under the provisions of Article 315 to
320 of the Constitution of India read with relevant laws, rules,
regulations and executive instructions and all other enabling legalNotification PDF — Page 17
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provisions in this regard to conduct examination for appointment to
the posts notified herein, duly following the principle of order of merit
as per Rule 3(vi) of the APPSC Rules of Procedure read with relevant
statutory provisions and ensuring that the wh ole recruitment and
selection process is carried out with utmost regard to secrecy and
confidentiality so as to ensure that the principle of merit is
scrupulously followed.
13.5. Multi zonal/Zonal: In terms of Para 7 of the G.O., A.P. Public
Employment (Organization of Local Cadres and Regulation of
Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025 (G.O.Ms.No.45 , G.A. (SPF&MC)
Dept., dated:20.04.2026 read with G.O.Ms.No.54, G.A. (SPF&MC)
Dept., dated:14.05.2026 and Deptl Special Rules , “The provisional
list shall be divided into two parts. The first part shall comprise
5% of the posts consisting of combined merit lists of locals as well
as well as non-locals and the remaining second part shall comprise
the balance 95% of the posts consisting of locals only and the posts
shall be filled duly following the rule of reservation”. This clause is
applicable for all post codes except to Post code No.04, which is a
State level post covered Para 14 of G.O.Ms.No.45 , G.A. (SPF&MC)
Dept., dated:20.04.2026.
13.6. The persons already in Government Service / Autonomous bodies
/ Government aided institutions etc., whether in permanent or
temporary capacity or as work charged employees are however
required to inform, in writing, to their Head of Office/ Department
that they have applied for this recruitment.
13.7. A candidate shall be disqualified for appointment, if he/she
himself/herself or through relations or friends or any others has
canvassed or endeavored to enlist for his candidature, extraneous
support, whether from official or non -official sources for
appointment to this service.
13.8. The Degrees through Open Universities / Distance Education
mode shall required to have recognition by the Distance Education
Council, Government of India. Unless such Degrees have been
recognised by the D.E.C. they will not be accepted for purpose of
Educational Qualification. The onus, in case of doubt, of Proof of
recognition by the D.E.C. that their Degrees / Universities have
been recognised, rests with the candidate. Candidates may also
refer G.O.R.T.No.143, Higher Education (EC) Dept., Dt:
11.07.2018 and the Supreme Court judgment CA Nos.17869 -
17870/2017 dated: 03.11.2017 in this connection. However,
B.Tech/B.E courses obtained under Distance Mode recognized/
approved by the AICTE are only eligible.
PARA- 14: ANNEXURES:
The applicants shall go through the Annexures before filling the
application form.
Annexure - I: Break up of vacancies
Annexure-II : Scheme & Syllabus
Annexure- III : Instructions to candidates
Annexure-IV : List of SC/ST/BC’s
Annexure-V : Physical standards and
guidelines relating to Medical
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PARA-15: PROCEDURE OF SELECTION:
15.1 There will be a Screening Test (Objective Type) comprising of two papers (Paper -
I and Paper-II). The test is meant for shortlisting the number of candidates to
be admitted to the Main Written (Conventional) Type Examination. The
number of candidates to be admitted to the Written Examination (Conventional
Type) would be 50 times to the vacancies available irrespective of communities.
15.2 The candidates must appear in all the papers of Screening Test. Absence in
any of the papers will render him / her liable for disqualification.
15.3 The selection of candidates for appointment to the posts shall be
based on the merit in the Main Written examination and Interview
(Personality Test) as per G.O.Ms.No.100, GA (Ser-A) Department, dt:
30/09/2022 to be held as per the scheme of examination enunciated
at Annexure-II.
15.4 Appearance in all the papers of Main Written examination
(descriptive) is compulsory. Absence in any of the papers will
automatically render the disqualification of the candidature.
15.5 The candidates have to secure minimum qualifying marks to be
short listed for selection against respective vacancies. The minimum
qualifying marks on aggregate for the vacancies notified under
different categories are as follows as per G.O.Ms.No.103, G.A.
(Ser.A) Dept., dt.03.02.1967 and amendments from time to time.
1. OC, Sportspersons & EWS : 40%
2. Backward Class : 35%
3. SCs, STs & PBDs : 30%
N.B.: Mere securing of minimum qualifying marks does not confer any right to
the candidate for being considered to the selection.
15.6 During the selection process, the Open competition vacancies
shall be considered as per merit on open competition irrespective
of Caste/community/ Gender and as the case may be. In respect
of social reservations viz., Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes,
Backward Classes and the vertical
reservation will be applicable and the number of appointments
reserved for that category shall in no way be affected during the
period the reservation for that category is in force. However, the
candidates who got selection under Horizontal Reservation shall
be adjusted against their respective social category only.
15.7 In the event of Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe candidates not
coming up for selection with the existing minimum prescribed for
selection in the competitive examination conducted by the APPSC
their selection shall be considered on the basis of rank with reference
to their performance in the written competitive examination
irrespective of the marks secured, as per G.O.Ms.No.631, G.A. (Ser.A)
Dept., dt.05.09.1977.
15.8 Where the candidates get equal number of marks in the Mains
Examination if two or more candidates get equal total number of
marks, those candidates shall be bracketed. Candidates within the
same bracket shall then be ranked 1, 2, 3 etc., according to age i.e.,
oldest being considered for admission. In case there is tie in age, the
person who possesses educational qualification at earlier date would
be considered. However, where the preferential educational
qualification is prescribed, the educational qualification will take
priority over the age while ranking the candidates with equal marks.Notification PDF — Page 19
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15.9 Post preferences and Multizonal /Zonal preferences will be taken
through online from the candidates before the main examination as
well as at the time of verification of Certificates. However, the
submission of option for Post preferences and Multizonal/ Zonal
preferences at the time of verification of certificates is mandatory and
will be considered as final .
15.10 It is hereby clarified that the said preferences are only indicative for
being considered to the extent possible but not binding or limiting
the Commission’s powers under Article 315 to 320 of the Constitution
of India. Therefore, the Commission has the po wer to assign a
candidate to any of the notified posts for which he is considered to be
qualified and eligible, subject to fulfilling the selection criterion. Mere
claim of preference for any Multizone/ Zone for allotment against
vacancy does not confer a right to selection for that Multi Zone/Zone
in particular or any Multi Zone/ Zone in general.
15.11 The appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being
found medically fit in the appropriate medical classification, and if
he/she is of sound health, active habits and free from any bodily
defect or infirmity.
15.12 Memorandum of Marks: After publication of final selection list, the marks
list (total marks) of the successful candidates will be displayed on the
Commission’s website. However, the marks of all the candidates who
have attended the Written Examination will be available in their
individual logins. Requests for Memorandum of Marks will not be
entertained until the recruitment process is finalized. Rejected,
Invalid, Disqualified, ineligible candidates will not be issued any
Memorandum of Marks
PARA-16: DEBARMENT:
16.1. Applicants should make sure of their eligibility to the post
applied for and that the declaration made by them in the format
of application regarding their eligibility is correct in all respects.
Any applicant furnishing in-correct information or making
false declaration regarding his/her eligibility at any stage or
suppressing any information is liable TO BE DEBARRED
UPTO FIVE YEARS FROM APPEARING FOR ANY OF THE
EXAMINATIONS CONDUCTED BY THE COMMISSION, and
summarily rejection of their candidature for this recruitment.
16.2. The Penal Provisions of Act 25/97 published in the A.P. Gazette
No. 35, Part-IV.B Extraordinary dated: 21/08/1997 shall be
invoked if malpractice and unfair means are noticed at any
stage of the recruitment. Further candidates shall be liable for
penalty as per G.O.Ms.No.385, G.A. (Ser. A) Dept.,
Dt.18/10/2016. The Chief Superintendent of the examination
centre is authorized to take decision in case of malpractice or
usage of unfair means or creation of disturbance or use of
physical force by any candidate and report the matter to the
competent authority as well as register a police case.
16.3. The Commission is vested with the Constitutional duty of
conducting recruitment and selection as per rules duly
maintaining utmost secrecy and confidentiality in this process
and any attempt by anyone causing or likely to cause breach of
this constitutional duty in such manner or by such action as to
violate or likely to violate the fair practices followed and ensured
by the Commission will be sufficient cause for rendering such
questionable means as ground for debarment and penal
consequences as per law and rules as per decision of the
Commission.Notification PDF — Page 20
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16.4. Any candidate found impersonating or procuring
impersonation by any person or resorting to any other irregular
or improper means in connection with his / her candidature for
selection or obtaining support of candidature by any means,
such a candidate may in addition to rendering himself/ herself
liable to criminal prosecution, be liable to be debarred
permanently from any exam or selection held by the Service
Commissions in the Country.
16.5. ELECTRONIC GADGETS BANNED:
(a) The use of any mobile (even in switched off mode), calculator
or any electronic equipment or programmable device or storage
media like pen drive, smart watches etc., or camera or blue tooth
devices or any other equipment or related accessories either in
working or switch off mode capable of being used as a
communication device during the examination is strictly
prohibited. Any infringement of these instructions shall entail
disciplinary action including ban from future examinations.
(b) Candidates are advised, in their own interest, not to bring any
of the banned items including mobile phones to the venue of the
examination, as arrangement for safe – keeping cannot be assured.
PARA-17: COMMISSION’S DECISION TO BE FINAL:
The decision of the Commission in all aspects and all respects
pertaining to the application and its acceptance or rejection as the
case may be, conduct of examination and at all consequent stages
culminating in the selection or otherwise of any candidate shall be
final in all respects and binding on all concerned, under the powers
vested with it under Article 315 to 320 of the Constitution of India.
Commission also reserves its right to alter and modify the terms and
conditions including vacancies laid down in the notification for
conducting the various stages up to selection or withdraw the
notification at any time duly intimating details thereof to all
concerned, as warranted by any unforeseen circumstances arising
during the course of this process, or as deemed necessary by the
Commission at any stage.
Place: Vijayawada Sd/-
Dated: 06/10/2026. SECRETARYNotification PDF — Page 21
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ANNEXURE – I
NOTIFICATION NO. 07/2026, DATED: 0 6/10/2026
BREAK UP OF VACANCIES FOR GROUP -I SERVICES
State/ BC SC
PC No Name of the post MZ/ Open/Local OC EWS A B C D E I II III ST Total
Zone
Deputy Collectors in MZ-I Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
01 A.P. Civil Service Local 03 - 01 - - - - 01 - - - 05
(Executive Branch) MZ-II Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Local 03 - 01 - - - - 01 - - - 05
Asst. Commissioner of MZ-I Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
02 State Tax in A.P. State Local 04 - 01 - - - - 01 01 - 01 08
Tax Service MZ-II Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Local 02 - 01 - - - - 01 - - - 04
MZ-I Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Deputy Local 07 02 01 01 01 - - 01 01 01 01 16
03 Superintendent of (01-CF)
Police (Civil) Cat-II in Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
A.P. Police Service MZ-II Local 08 01 01 01 01 01-CF - 01 01 02 01 18
(01-CF)
DSP
04 (Communications) in State -- 01 - - - - - - - 01 - 01 03
A.P. Police Service
District Educational MZ-I Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
05 Officer in A.P. Local 03 - 01 - - - - 01 01 - - 06
Educational Service MZ-II Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Local 03 - 01 - - - - 01 01 - - 06
MZ-I Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Regional Transport Local - - - - - - - 01 - - - 01
06 Officers in A.P. Open - - - - - - - - - - - --
Transport Service MZ-II Local 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01Notification PDF — Page 22
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State/ BC SC
PC No Name of the post MZ/ Open/Local OC EWS A B C D E I II III ST Total
Zone
District Tribal Welfare MZ-I Open - - - - - - - - - - - --
07 Officer in A.P. Tribal Local - - - - - - - - - - - --
Welfare Service MZ-II Open - - - - - - - - - - - --
Local 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
MZ-I Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Deputy Registrar in Local 03 - 01 - - - - 02 01 - 01 08
08 A.P. Cooperative (01-CF)
Service MZ-II Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Local 03 - 01 - - - - 01 01 - - 06
MZ-I Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Municipal Local 01 - 01 - - - - 01 - - - 03
09 Commissioner Grade-
II in A.P. Municipal Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Administration Service MZ-II
Local 03 - 01 - - - - 01 01 - 01 07
Asst. Treasury MZ-I Open - - - - - - - - - - - --
Officer/Asst. Accounts Local 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
10 Officer in A.P. Open - - - - - - - - - - - --
Treasury & Accounts MZ-II
Service Local 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
MZ-I Open - - - - - - - - - - - --
District Employment Local - - - - - - - - - - - --
11 Officer in A.P
Employment Exchange Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Service MZ-II
Local 01 01-CF - - - - - - - - - 02Notification PDF — Page 23
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State/ BC SC
PC No Name of the post MZ/ Open/Local OC EWS A B C D E I II III ST Total
Zone
Zone-I Open - - - - - 01 - - - - - 01
Local - - - - - - 01 - - - - 01
Zone-II Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Local - - - - - - - 01 - - - 01
Zone-III Open - - - - - - - - - - - --
Assistant Audit Officer Local - - - - - - - - - - - --
12 in A.P. State Audit
Service Zone-IV Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Local - - - 01 - - - - - - - 01
Zone-V Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Local 02 - 01 - - - - 01 - - - 04
Zone-VI Open - - - - - - - - - 01 - 01
Local - 01 - 01 - - - - - - 01 03
MZ-I Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Divisional Local 07 01 01 01 01 - - 01 01 01 01 15
13 Development Officer in
A.P. Panchayat Raj Open 01 - - - - - - - - - - 01
Service MZ-II
Local 08 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 18
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Note: HORIZONTAL RESERVATION WITHOUT ROSTER POINTS: As submitted by the U nit Officers in ac cordance with G.O.Ms.N o.77, GA (Ser.D)
Dept., Dt:02/08/2023 and G.O.Ms.No.03,GA (Ser.D) Dept., Dt:17.01.2024, The vacancies under Horizontal R eservation are as follows:
A. Women & PBD’s:
PC No Name of the post State/MZ/Zone OC (Women) PBDs
01 Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch) MZ-I 01 01(VH)
MZ-II 01 01(VH)
02 Asst. Commissioner of State Tax in A.P. State Tax Service MZ-I 02 -
MZ-II 01 -
03 Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Cat-II in A.P. Police Service MZ-I 03 -
MZ-II 03 -
04 DSP (Communications) in A.P. Police Service State - -
05 District Educational Officer in A.P. Educational Service MZ-I 01 -
MZ-II 01 -
06 Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport Service MZ-I - -
MZ-II - -
07 District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service MZ-I - -
MZ-II - -
08 Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service MZ-I 01 01(VH)
MZ-II 01 01(VH)
MZ-I - -
09 Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P. Municipal Administration Service MZ-II 01 -Notification PDF — Page 25
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PC No Name of the post State/MZ/Zone OC (Women) PBDs
MZ-I - -
10 Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service
MZ-II - -
MZ-I - -
11 District Employment Officer in A.P Employment Exchange Service MZ-II - -
Zone-I - -
Zone-II - -
12 Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. State Audit Service Zone-III - -
- -
Zone-IV - -
Zone-V 01 -
Zone-VI - -
13 Divisional Development Officer in A.P. Panchayat Raj Service MZ-I 03 01 (VH)
MZ-II 03 01(VH)
Note: Since the above vacancies shown at Note A is under Horizontal Reservation. All eligible candidates irrespective category/ Community/ Gender
may apply.Notification PDF — Page 26
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ANNEXURE – II
SCHEME AND SYLLABUS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS FALLING
UNDER GROUP-I SERVICES
SCREENING TEST - WRITTEN EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE)
(As per G.O.Ms.No.158, General Administration (Ser -A) Dept., dt: 26-12-
2018)
Subject No. of Duration Marks
Questions
Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper
-I General Studies. This paper
consists of 04 parts i.e., ABCD each
part carries 30 marks.
A. History and Culture. 120 120
B. Constitution, Polity, Social Justice Questions Minutes 120 Marks
and international relations.
C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh
Economy and Planning.
D. Geography.
Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper
-II General Aptitude.
This paper consists 2 parts i.e., A
and B each part carries 60 Marks
(Part-A - 60 Marks, Part -B (i) - 30
Marks and B (ii) - 30 Marks). 120 120
A. General Mental Ability, Questions Minutes 120 Marks
Administrative and
Psychological Abilities.
B.(i) Science and Technologies.
(ii) Current events of Regional,
National and International
importance.
N.B: NEGATIVE MARKS: As per G.O. Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg &
Policy) Dept., Dt.06/12/2016, for each wrong answer will be penalized
with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.
MAINS - WRITTEN EXAMINATION (DESCRIPTIVE TYPE)
Paper in Telugu Qualifying 180 150
Nature minutes Marks
Paper in English Qualifying 180 150
Nature minutes Marks
Paper - I
General Essay - on contemporary 180 150
themes and issues of regional, - minutes Marks
national and international
importance.
Paper-II 180 150
History and Cultural and Geography - minutes Marks
of India and Andhra Pradesh
Paper -III
Polity, constitution, Governance, - 180 150
minutes Marks
Law and Ethics.
Paper -IV
India and Andhra Pradesh. 180 150
Economy and Development of India - minutes Marks
and Andhra Pradesh.
Paper -V 180 150
Science, Technology and - minutes Marks
Environmental Issues.
INTERVIEW 75 Marks
TOTAL MARKS 825
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SYLLABUS FOR GROUP - 1 SERVICES SCREENING TEST
PAPER —I GENERAL STUDIES
(DEGREE STANDARD)
Marks: 120 No.of Questions:120 Time: 120 Minutes
(A) HISTORY & CULTURE
1. Indus Valley Civilization: Features, Sites, Society, Cultural
History, Art and Religion. Vedic Age- Mahajanapadas,
Religions-Jainism and Buddhism.
The Maghadas, the Mauryan , Foreign invasions on India and
their impact, the Kushans. The Sathavahanas the Sangam Age,
the Sungas, the Gupta Empire -their Administration- Social,
Religious and Economic conditions-Art, Architecture,
Literature, Science and Technology.
2. The Kanauj and their Contributions, South Indian
Dynasties - The Badami Chalukyas, the Eastarn Chalukyas, the
Rastrakutas, the Kalyani Chalukyas, the Cholas, the Hoyasalas,
the Yedavas, the Kakatiyas and the Reddis.
3. The Delhi Sultanate, the Vijaynagar Empire and the Mughal
Empire, the Bhakti Movement and Sufism - Administration,
Economy, Society, Religion, Literature, Arts and Architecture.
4. The European Trading companies in India- their struggle
for supremacy-with special reference to Bengal, Bombay,
Madras, Mysore, Andhra and Nizam, Governor-Generals and
Viceroys.
5. Indian War of Independence of 1857 - Origin, Nature,
causes, consequences and significance with special reference to
Concerned State, Religious and Social Reform Movements in
19th century in India and Concerned State, India's Freedom
Movement, Revolutionaries in India and Abroad.
6. Mahatma Gandhi, his thoughts, Principles and Philosophy.
Important Satyagrahas, the Role of Sardar Patel, Subash
Chandrabose in Freedom Movement and Post independence
consolidation.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, his life and contribution to making of
Indian Constitution, India after Independence -
Reorganization of the States in India.
(B) CONSTITUTION, POLITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.
1. Indian Constitution: Evolution, features, Preamble,
Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles
of State Policy, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic
Structure.
2. Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States,
Parliament and State Legislatures: Structure, Function, Power
and Privileges. Issues and challenges pertaining to Federal
Structure: Devolution of Power and Finances up to local levels
and Challenges therein.
3. Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and
Responsibilities - Panchayati Raj - Public Policy and
Governance.
4. Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization on
Governance - Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies.
5. Rights Issues (Human rights, Women rights, SC/ST rights,
Child rights) etc.Notification PDF — Page 28
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6. India's Foreign Policy — International Relations — Important
Institutions, Agencies and Fora, their structure and mandate -
Important Policies and Programmes of Central and State
Governments.
(C) INDIAN AND ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMY AND PLANNING
1. Basic characteristics of Indian Economy as a developing
economy – Economic development since independence
objectives and achievements of planning - NITI Ayog and its
approach to economic development – Growth and distributive
justice - Economic development Human Development Index –
India’s rank in the world – Environmental degradation and
challenges - Sustainable Development - Environmental Policy
2. National Income and its concepts and components –India’s
National Accounts –Demographic issues - Poverty and
Inequalities – Occupational Structure and Unemployment -
Various Schemes of employment and poverty eradication –
Issues of Rural Development and Urban Development.
3. Indian Agriculture –Irrigation and water – Inputs of agriculture
– Agricultural Strategy and Agricultural Policy – Agrarian Crisis
and land reforms – Agricultural credit – Minimum Support
Prices -Malnutrition and Food Security - Indian Industry -
Industrial Policy – Make-in India – Start-up and Stand-up
programmes – SEZs and Industrial Corridors – Energy and
Power policies – Economic Reforms – Liberalisaion, Privatisation
and Globalization –International Trade and Balance of
Payments – India and WTO
4. Financial Institutions – RBI and Monetary Policy – Banking
and Financial Sector Reforms – Commercial Banks and NPAs –
Financial Markets –Instabilities - Stock Exchanges and SEBI –
Indian Tax System and Recent changes – GST and its impact
on Commerce and Industry – Centre, States financial relations-
Financial Commissions – Sharing of resources and devolution –
Public Debt and Public Expenditure - Fiscal Policy and Budget
5. i) The characteristics/ basic features of Andhra Pradesh
economy after bifurcation in 2014 – Impact of bifurcation on
the endowment of natural resources and state revenue –
disputes of river water sharing and their impact on irrigation –
new challenges to industry and commerce - the new initiatives
to develop infrastructure –power and transport -information
technology and e-governance – Approaches to development and
initiatives in agriculture, industry and social sector –
Urbanization and smart cities – Skill development and
employment – social welfare programmes
ii) A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014 – Economic Issues arising out
of bifurcation – Central government’s assistance for building a
new capital, compensation for loss of revenue, development of
backward districts – Issues such as Vizag railway zone, Kadapa
steel factory, Dugarajapatnam airport, Express ways and
industrial corridors etc., - Special Status and Special
Assistance- Controversy - Government’s stand and measure.
(D) GEOGRAPHY
1. General Geography : Earth in Solar system, Motion of the
Earth, Concept of time, Season, Internal Structure of the
Earth, Major landfornns and their features. Atmosphere -
structure and composition, elements and factors of Climate,
Airmasses and Fronts, atmospheric disturbanc es, climate
change. Oceans: Physical, chemical and biological
characteristics, Hydrological Distasters, Marine and
Continental resources.
2. Physical: World, India and concerned State : Major physical
divisions, Earthquakes, landslides, Natural drainage, climaticNotification PDF — Page 29
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changes and regions, Monsoon, Natural Vegetation, Parks and
Sanctuaries, Major Soil types, Rocks and Minerals.
3. Social: World, India and concerned State : distribution, density,
growth, Sex-ratio, Literacy, Occupational Structure, SC and ST
Population, Rural-Urban components, Racial, tribal, religious
and linguistic groups, urbanization, migration and metropolitan
regions.
4. Economic: World, India and concerned State: Major sectors of
economy, Agriculture, Industry and Services, their salient
features. Basic Industries-Agro, mineral, forest, fuel and
manpower-based Industries, Transport and Trade, Pattern and
Issues.
PAPER -II — GENERAL APTITUDE
(DEGREE STANDARD)
Marks:120 No.of Questions:120 Time: 120 Minutes
(A). GENERAL MENTAL AND PSYCOLOGICAL ABILITIES
1. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability.
2. Number Series, Coding —Decoding.
3. Problems Related to Relations.
4. Shapes and their Sub-sections, Venn Diagram.
5. Problems based on Clocks, Calendar and Age.
6. Number system and order of Magnitude.
7. Ratio, proportion and variation.
8. Central Tendencies - mean, median, mode — including weighted
mean.
9. Power and exponent, Square, Square Root, Cube Root, H.C.F.
and L.C.M.
10. Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and loss.
11. Time and Work, Time and Distance, Speed and Distance.
12. Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes,
Volume and Surface Area of Sphere, Cone, Cylinder,
cubes and Cuboids.
13. Lines, angels and common geometrical figures —
properties of transverse and parallel lines, properties of
triangles, quadrilateral, rectangle, parallelogram and
rhombus.
14. Introduction to algebra — BODMAS, simplification of
weird symbols.
15. Data interpretation, Data Analysis, Data sufficiency, and
concepts of Probability.
16. Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and analyzing
emotions, Dimensions of emotional intelligence, coping with
emotions, empathy and coping with stress.
17. Social Intelligence, interpersonal skills, Decision making,
Critical thinking, problem solving and Assessment of
personality.
(B)(i) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
18. Science and Technology: Nature and Scope of Science &
Technology; Relevance of Science & Technology to the day-to-
day life; National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation;
Institutes and Organization in India promoting integration of
Science, Technology and Innovation, their activities and
contribution; Contribution of Prominent Indian Scientists.
19. Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Nature andNotification PDF — Page 30
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Scope of ICT; ICT in day-to-day life; ICT and Industry; ICT
and Governance - Various government schemes promoting
use of ICT, E-Governance programmes and services;
Netiquettes; Cyber Security Concerns - National Cyber Crime
Policy.
20. Technology in Space & Defence: Evolution of Indian Space
Programme; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) —
it's activities and achievements; Various Satellite
Programmes — Satellites for Telecommunication, Indian
Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), Indian Remote
Sensing (IRS) Satellites; Satellites for defence, Eduset or
Satellites for academic purposes; Defence Research and
Development Organization (DRDO)- vision, mission and
activities.
21. Energy Requirement and Efficiency: India's existing energy
needs and deficit; India's Energy Resources and Dependence,
Energy policy of India Government Policies and Programmes.
Solar, Wind and Nuclear energy
22. Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to
environment; Its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the
protection of environment at the national and the
international level; Biodiversity- its importance and
concerns; Climate Change, International Initiatives (Policies,
Protocols) and India's commitment; Forest and Wildlife -
Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in
India; Environmental Hazards, pollution, carbon emission,
Global warming. National Action plans on Climate Change
and Disaster management. Biotechnology and
Nanotechnology; Nature, Scope and application, Ethical,
Social, and Legal issues, Government Policies. Genetic
Engineering; Issues related to it and its impact on human
life. Health & Environment.
(ii) CURRENT EVENTS OF REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
IMPORTANCENotification PDF — Page 31
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SYLLABUS FOR GROUP -I MAINS EXAMINATION
ENGLISH
(S.S.C STANDARD)
Marks — 150 Medium: English Time- 180 Minutes
Serial TYPE OF QUESTION Marks to
No be allotted
ESSAY (A minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 250
01 words):Choose any one topic from a list of five. (Descriptive/ 20
analytical/ philosophical/ based on Current Affairs)
LETTER WRITING (in about100 words): A formal letter
expressing one's opinion about an issue. The issues can deal
02. with daily office matters/ a problem that has occurred in the 10
office/ an opinion in response to one sought by a ranked officer
etc.
PRESS RELEASE/ APPEAL (in about 100 words):The PR or
03 appeal should be on an issue pertaining to a recent 10
concern/problem/disaster/rumours etc
04 REPORT WRITING (in about 150 words): 15
A report on an official function/event/field trip/survey etc.
WRITING ON VISUAL INFORMATION (in about 150 words):A
05 report on a graph/image/ flow chart/table of comparison/ 15
simple statistical data etc.
FORMAL SPEECH (in about 150 words):A speech (in a formal
06 style) that is to be read out in a formal function. This could be 15
an inauguration speech, an educational seminar/conference, a
formal ceremony of importance etc.
07 PRECIS WRITING : 15
A precis in about 100 words for a 300-word passage.
READING COMPREHENSION:
08 A reading passage of about 250 words to be given followed by 15
short-answer type questions.
ENGLISH GRAMMAR:
Multiple choice questions set from the following list:
a. Tenses
b. Voice
c. Narration (Direct -Indirect)
d. Transformation of sentences
e. Use of Articles and Determiners
09 1. Use of Prepositions 20
g. Use of Phrasal verbs
h. Use of idiomatic expressions
i. Administrative Glossary
j. Synonyms/Antonyms
k. One-word substitution
l. Cohesive devices/Connectives/Linkers
m. Affixes
n. Words that cause confusion like homonyms
/homopons
TRANSLATION:
10 Translation of a short passage (of about 150 words) from 15
Regional Language to English.
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TELUGU
(S.S.C STANDARD)
TELUGU
Marks-150 Medium: Telugu Time- 180 Minutes
Serial TYPE OF QUESTION Marks to
No be allotted
ESSAY (A minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 250
01 words): Choose any one topic from a list of three. (Descriptive/ 20
analytical/ philosophical/ based on Current Affairs)
02. To ELABORATE the meaning of a poem or verse (any two of the 20
three) (about 100 words)- (Vemana and Sumathi Satakam).
03 PRECIS WRITING: 1/3rd summary of the given passage in your 10
words
04 COMPREHENSION: A reading passage of about 250 words to be 10
given followed by five short-answer type questions
05 Write a FORMAL SPEECH (Welcome, Farewell, Inauguration 10
etc.)/ Speech for the press conference (in about 150 words)
06 To PREPARE THE STATEMENTS for publicity media (Press-note 10
(in about 100 words)
07 LETTER WRITING (in about 100 words)-(Congratulation/Best 10
wishes/ Request / Complaint etc.)
08 APPLICATION WRITING (in about 150 words) 10
09 REPORT WRITING (in about 150 words) 10
10 TRANSLATION: Translation from English to Telugu Language 10
11 TRANSLATION: Translation from Telugu to English Language 10
12 Word Meanings: English to Telugu and Telugu to English 10
13 Synonyms and Antonyms: English to Telugu and Telugu to 10
English
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PAPER -I - GENERAL ESSSAY
(DEGREE STANDARD)
Marks - 150 Medium: English/Telugu Time- 180 Minutes
The candidates are required to attempt three essays, one from each of the
three sections, in about 800 words each.
Objective:
This paper is designed to test candidate's (i) knowledge / awareness of a
variety of Subjects and (ii) their ability to compose a sustained piece of
writing in the form of an essay.
Contents:
Section –I (i) Current affairs
Section – II (i) Socio- political issues
(ii)Socio- economic issues
(iii)Socio- environmental issues
Section – III (i) Cultural and historical aspects
(ii) Issues related to civic awareness
(iii) Reflective topics
Areas of Testing:
This paper would test the following:
1. Ability to compose a well-argued piece of writing.
2. Ability to express coherently and sequentially.
3. Awareness of the subject chosen.
Evaluation / Marking:
Credit will be given for the following:
a. Observing established rules and format for essay writing
b. Grammatical correctness of expression
c. Originality of thought and expression.
PAPER — II: HISTORY, CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA AND
ANDHRA PRADESH
(DEGREE STANDARD)
Marks — 150 Medium: English / Telugu Time- 180 Minutes
A .History and Culture of India:
1. Pre-Historic Cultures in India- Indus Valley Civilization- Vedic
Culture- Mahajanapadas- Emergence of New Religions-Jainism,
Buddhism- Rise of the Magadha and Age of the Mauryas- Ashoka
Dharma- Foreign Invasions on India- The Kushans.
The Satavahanas, the Sangam Age in South India- the Sungas- the
Guptas- the Kanauj and their Contributions- Historical Accounts of
Foreign travelers- Early Educational Institutions.
2. The Pallavas, the Badami Chalukyas, the Eastern Chalukyas, the
Rashtrakutas, the Kalyani Chalukyas and the Cholas- Socio
Cultural Contributions, Language, Literature Art and Architecture-
Delhi Sultanates- Advent of Islam and its Impact- Religious
Movements like Bhakti and Sufi and Its Influence.
Growth of Vernacular Languages, Scripts, Literature, Fine Arts-
Socio Cultural Conditions of the Kakatiyas, the Vijayanagaras, the
Bahmanis, the Qutubsahis and their cotemporary South Indian
kingdoms.Notification PDF — Page 34
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3. The Mughals Administration, Socio-Religious life and Cultural
developments- Shivaji and Rise of Maratha Empire- Advent of
Europeans in India.
rade practices- Rise of East India Company its Hegemony- Changes
in Administration, Social and Cultural spheres- Role of Christian
Missionaries.
4. Rise of British rule in India from 1757 to 1856- Land Revenue
Settlement, Permanent Settlement, Ryothvari and Mahalvari-1857
Revolt and its Impact-Education, Press, Cultural changes- Rise of
National Consciousness and Changes- Socio-Religious Reform
Movements in 19th century- Rajaram Mohan Roy, Dayananda
Saraswathi, Swamy Vivekananda, Annie Besant, Sir Syed Ahmad
Khan and others.
Rise of Indian Nationalism- Activities of Indian National Congress-
Vandemataram, Home Rule Movements- Self Respect Movement-
Jyothiba Phule, Narayana Guru, Periyar Ramaswamy Naicker- Role
of Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Vallabai Patel-
Satyagraha- Quit India Movement- Dr B.R. Ambedkar and his
Contributions.
5. Indian Nationalism in three phases- Freedom Struggle 1885-1905,
1905-1920 and Gandhi Phase 1920-1947- Peasant, Women, Tribal
and Workers Movements- Role of Different parties in Freedom
Struggle- Local and Regional Movements- Inter Religious Unity and
Communalism.
Independence and Partition of India- India after Independence-
Rehabilitation after partition- Linguistic Re-organization of States-
Integration of the Indian States- Indian Constitution- Economic
policies- Foreign Policy Initiatives.
B .History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh:
6. Ancient: The Satavahanas, the Ikshvakus, the Salankayanas, the
Pallavas and the Vishnukundins- -Social and Economic Conditions-
Religion, Language (Telugu), Literature, Art and Architecture -
Jainism and Buddhism in Andhra.
The Eastern Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas, the Renati Cholas and
others- Socio-Cultural life, Religion - Telugu Script and Language,
Literature, Art and Architecture.
7. Medieval: Socio- Cultural and Religious Conditions in Andhradesa
1000 to 1565 A.D.-Antiquity, Origin and Growth Telugu Language
and Literature (Kavitraya- Asthadiggajas)- Fine Arts, Art&
Architecture during the reign of Kakatiyas, Reddis, Gajapatis and
Vijayanagaras and their feudatories.
Historical Monuments-Significance, Contribution of Qutubshahis
to Andhra History and Culture-Regional Literature- Praja Kavi -
Vemana and others.
8. Modern: European Trade Establishments in Andhra- Andhra Under
the Company Rule- Role of Christian Missionaries - Socio -Cultural,
Literary Awakening - C.P. Brown, Thamos Munro, Mackenzie -
Zamindary, Polegary System - Native States and Little Kings.
Role of Social Reformers - Gurajada Apparao, Kandukuri
Veeresalingam, Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu, Gidugu
Ramamurthy, Annie Besant and others - Library Movement in
Andhra Pradesh - Role of News Paper - Folk and Tribal Culture, Oral
Traditions, Subaltern Culture, Role of women.
9. Nationalist Movement: Role of Andhra leaders - Justice Party, Non -
Brahmin Movement - Nationalist and Revolutionary Literature -
Gurram Jashva, Boyi Bheemanna, Sri Sri, Garimella
Satyanarayana, Rayaprolu Subbarao, Unnava Lakshminarayana,
Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Choudhary and others, Andhra
Mahasabhas , Andhra Movement - prominent leaders - Alluri
Sitaramraju, Duggirala Gopalakrishnaiah, Konda
Venkatappayya,Pattabhi Seetaramaiah, Ponaka Kanakamma,Notification PDF — Page 35
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Dokka Sitamma - Grandhlaya Movement - Ayyanka Venkataratnam,
Gadicherla Harisarvothamarao, Kasinanathuni Nagesvara Rao - Potti
Sreeramulu Formation of Andhra State,1953 - Emergence of Andhra
Pradesh,1956- Andhra Pradesh 1956 to 2014- Causes for
Bifurcation, 2nd June 2014 Impact.
10. Andhra Pradesh: Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its impact on
Administrative, Economic, Social, Political, Cultural and Legal
Implications- Loss of Capital City, Building of New Capital and its
financial Implications- Division of Employees and their Native
Issues- Effect of Bifurcation on Trade& Commerce, Industry –
Implication of Financial Resources of State Government.
Developmental Opportunities- Socio-Economic, Cultural and
Demographic impact of Bifurcation- Impact on River water sharing
and other link issues- Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act.2014- the
Arbitrariness of certain provisions.
C. Geography: India and Andhra Pradesh
11. Physical Features and Resources: India and Andhra Pradesh,
Major land forms, Climatic changes, Soil types, Rivers, Water,
Streams, Geology, Rocks, Mineral Resources, Metals, Clays,
Construction Materials, Reservoirs, Dams —Forests, Mountains,
Hills, Flora and fauna, Plateau Forests, Hill Forests, Vegetation
Classification.
12. Economic Geography : Agriculture, Live stocks, Forestry, Fishery,
Quarrying, Mining, House hold Manufacturing, Industries — Agro,
Mineral, Forest, Fuel and man power, Trade and Commerce,
Communication, Road Transport, Storage and others.
13. Social Geography: Population Movements and Distribution,
Human Habitations, Density, Age, Sex, Rural, Urban, Race, Caste,
Tribe, Religion, Linguistic, Urban Migration, Education
Characteristics.
14. Fauna and Floral Geography: Wild Animals, Animals, Birds,
Reptiles, Mammals, Trees and Plants and others.
15. Environmental Geography: Sustainable Development, Globalization,
Temperature, Humidity, Cloudiness, Winds, Special Weather
Phenomena, Natural Hazards — Earth Quakes, Land Slides, Floods,
Cyclones, Cloud Burst, Disaster Management, Impact Assessment,
Environmental Pollution, Pollution Management.
PAPER III - POLITY, CONSTITUTION, GOVERNANCE, LAW AND ETHICS
(DEGREE STANDARD)
Marks — 150 Medium: English / Telugu Time- 180 Minutes
(A) Indian Polity and Constitution:
1. Indian Constitution and its salient features - Functions and
duties of the Indian Union and the State Governments.
2. Issues and challenges pertaining to the Federal structure — Role
of Governor in States - Distribution of powers between the Union
and States (Union list, State list and Concurrent list) — Issues and
challenges.
3. Rural and Urban Local Governance under 73rd and 74th
Constitutional Amendment - Constitutional Authorities and their
Role.
4. Parliament and State Legislatures — structure, functioning,
conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of
these.
5. Judiciary in India — Structure and functions, important
provisions relating to emergency and constitutional amendments,
judicial review, Public Interest Litigation.Notification PDF — Page 36
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(B) Public Administration and Governance :
6. Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration —
Evolution in India —Administrative ideas in Kautilya's Arthashastra;
Mughal administration; Legacy of British rule.
7. Government policies and interventions for development in
various sectors and issues and problems of implementation.
8. Development processes - the role of civil society, NGOs and other
stakeholders –
9. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial authorities -
Role of Civil Services in Democracy.
10.Good governance and e-governance- Transparency,
accountability and responsiveness in governance — Citizen's
Charter. RTI, Public Service Act and their implications, Concept
of Social Audit and its importance.
(C). Ethics in Public Service and knowledge of law
11. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and
Consequences of Ethics in Human actions: dimensions of Ethics:
Ethics in Private and Public relationships, Ethics-integrity and
Accountability in Public Service.
12.Human values: Understanding the Harmony in existence
Human relationships in the society and in the Nature. Gender
Equability in the relationships Role of family, society and
Educational Institutions in imparting values to citizens, lessons
from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and
administrations.
13.Attitude: Content, Functions, its influence and relation with
thought and behaviour, Moral and Political attitudes, role of Social
influence and persuasion. Emotional intelligence-Concepts and their
utilities and application in Administration and Governance.
14.Concept of Public Service, "Philosophical basis of Governance
professional Ethics in the light of right understanding and Vision for
Holistic Technologies, Codes of Ethics, codes of Conduct, RTI, Public
Service Act, Leadership Ethics, Work culture, Ethical principles with
in an Organizational content. - Ethical and moral values in
governance, Ethical issues in international relations, corruption,
Lokpal, Lokayukta
15.Basic Knowledge of Laws in India
Constitution of India: Nature and salient features – Fundamental
Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy – Bifurcation of powers
between centre and state (state list, union list and concurrent list) –
Powers of judiciary, executive and legislature.
Civil and Criminal laws: hierarchy of civil and criminal courts in
India - difference between substantial and procedural laws – order
and decree - new developments in criminal laws, Nirbhaya Act.
Labour Law: Concept of social welfare legislations in India, changing
trends in employment and necessity for new labour laws.
Cyber Laws: Information Technology Act – Cyber Security and Cyber
Crime – difficulties in determining competent jurisdiction of courts
in case of cyber-crimes.
Tax Laws: Laws relating to income, Profits, Wealth Tax, Corporate
Tax – GSTNotification PDF — Page 37
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Paper - IV - ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA AND ANDHRA
PRADESH
(DEGREE STANDARD)
Marks — 150 Medium: English/Telugu Time - 180 Minutes
1) Major Challenges of Indian Economy – Inconsistent growth rate,
Low growth rates of agriculture and manufacturing sectors, inflation
and oil prices, current account deficit and unfavorable balance of
payments, falling rupee value, growing NPAs and capital infusion -
money laundering and black money - Insufficient financial
resources and deficiency of capital, Lack of Inclusive growth and
Sustainable development - Nature, causes, consequences and
solutions of these problems.
2) Resource Mobilization in Indian Economy: Sources of financial
resources for public and private sectors - budgetary resources – tax
revenue and non-tax revenue – public debt : market borrowings,
loans and grants etc., external debt from multilateral agencies –
foreign institutional investment and foreign direct investment –
desirability and consequences of utilizing different sources –
Monetary and fiscal policies - financial markets and institutions of
developmental finance – investment in industries and infrastructure
projects - Physical resources – Energy resources.
3) Resource mobilization in Andhra Pradesh – Budgetary resources
and constraints - Fulfillment of the conditions of A.P Bifurcation Act
– central assistance and issues of conflict - public debt and projects
of external assistance - Physical resources - Mineral and forest
resources – Water disputes with neighboring states.
4) Government Budgeting: Structure of Government budget and its
components –Budgeting process and recent changes - of - Types of
budget – types of deficits, their impact and management – Highlights
of current year’s union budget and its analysis -GST and related
issues – Central assistance to states - Issues of federal finance in
India – Recommendations of the latest finance commission -
5) Government budgeting in Andhra Pradesh – Budget constraints –
Central assistance and issues of conflict after bifurcation of the state
– management of deficits - - Highlights and Analysis of the current
year budget – State finance commission and local finance in Andhra
Pradesh.
6) Inclusive Growth: Meaning of inclusion - Causes of exclusion in
India – Strategies for and instruments of inclusion : Poverty
alleviation and employment , Health and Education, women
empowerment, social welfare schemes – Food Security and Public
Distribution System – sustainable agriculture - Integrated Rural
development -regional diversification - Public and partnership for
inclusive growth – Financial inclusion
All Andhra Pradesh government’s current schemes for inclusive
growth and financial inclusion - Public Distribution system and
DWCRA.
7) Agricultural Development:
Role of agriculture in economic development – Contribution of to
GDP– Issues of finance, production, marketing – green revolution
and changing focus to dryland farming, organic farming and
sustainable agriculture – minimum support prices – agriculture
policy – Swaminathan commission – Rainbow revolution -
8) Agriculture Development in Andhra Pradesh: Contribution to
SGDP-Regional disparities in irrigation and agricultural
development -changing cropping pattern - focus on horticulture and
fisheries and dairying – Government schemes to promote agriculture
in Andhra Pradesh.
9) Industrial Development and Policy : Role of industrial sector in
economic development – Evolution of industrial policy since
independence - Industrial Policy, 1991and its impact on Indian
economy – Contribution of Public Sector to industrial development
in India – impact of liberalization and privatization and globalization
on industrial development - Disinvestment and privatization - –Notification PDF — Page 38
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Problems of core industries -Micro, small and medium enterprises,
their problems and policy – industrial sickness and support
mechanism – Manufacturing policy – Make-in India – Start up
programme – NIMZs- SEZs, industrial corridors -
10) Industrial Policy of the AP Government – Incentives to industries
– Industrial corridors in and SEZs in Andhra Pradesh - Bottlenecks
for industrial development – Power projects
11) Infrastructure in India: Transport infrastructure : Ports, Roads,
Airports, Railways – Major projects of transport infrastructure in
India - Communication infrastructure - Information Technology –e-
governance - Digital India – Energy and Power – Urban
infrastructure – smart cities – urban environment - solid waste
management - Weather forecast and disaster management – Issues
of finance, ownership, operation and maintenance of all kinds of
infrastructure – Public-private partnership and related issues –
Pricing of public utiliti es and government policy – environmental
impacts of infrastructure projects
12) Infrastructure Development in Andhra Pradesh – Transport ,
Energy and ICT infrastructure – Bottlenecks – Government policy –
Ongoing projects.
Paper -V SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(DEGREE STANDARD)
Marks — 150 Medium: English / Telugu Time- 180 Minutes
1. Integration of Science, Technology and Innovation for better
human life; Science & Technology in everyday life; National
Policies on proliferation of Science, Technology and Innovation;
India's contribution in the field of Science and Technology.
Concerns and challenges in the proliferation and use of science
and technology; Role and Scope of Science and Technology in
nation building. Major Scientific institutes for Science and
\technology in AP and India. Major Scientific Institutes for
Research and Development in AP and India. Achievements of
Indian Scientist in the field of Science and Technology-Indigenous
technologies and developing new technologies.
2. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - its
importance, advantages and challenges; E-governance and India;
Cyber Crime and policies to address security concerns.
Government of India Policy on Information Technology (IT). IT
Development in AP and India.
3. Indian Space Programme - Past, Present and Future; Indian
Space Research Organization (ISRO) — it's activities and
achievements; Satellite Programmes of India and Use of Satellites in
different fields like Health, Education,
Communication Technology, Weather forecasting affecting human
lives;
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
4. Indian's energy needs, efficiency and resources; Clean energy
resources; Energy policy of India - Government Policies and
Programmes. Conventional and Non- Conventional energy
resources. Energy demands, Indian Energy Sciences,
Conventional energy powers, Tharmal, renewable energy
resources, Solar, wind, Bio and wasted based, energy policies
Geotharmal and Tidel Sources, energy Policies in India, energy
security.
Salient features of Nuclear Policy of India; Development of Nuclear
programmes in India, Nuclear Policies at the International level
and India's stand on them.Notification PDF — Page 39
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5. Development Vs. Nature / Environment; Depletion of Natural
Resources- Metals, Minerals — Conservation Policy.
Environmental Pollution Natural and Anthropogenic and
Environmental degradation. Sustainable Development —
possibilities and challenges; Climate Change and Its effect on the
world; Climate justice — a global phenomenon; Environment
Impact Assessment, Natural Disasters — Cyclones, Earth
Quakes, Landslides & Tsunamis — Prediction Management.
Correlation between Health & Environment, Social Forestry,
Afforestation and deforestation, Mining in AP and India. Types of
Natural resources- renewable and Nonrenewable. Forest
resources. Fishery resources. Fossil Fuels- Coal, Petroleum and
Natural Gas. Mineral resources. Water resources — Types, Water
shed management. Land resources — types of soils and soil
reclamation.
6. Environmental pollution and Solid waste management: Sources,
impacts and control of - air pollution, water pollution and soil
pollution. Noise pollution. Solid waste management - Types of solid
waste, impacts of solid waste, recycling and reuse. Remedial
measurers for Soil erosion and Costal erosion. Global Environmental
issues and role of information Technology in Environment and
Human Health, Ozone layer depletion, Acid rain. Global Warming
and its impacts.
Environmental legislation: International Law, Montreal protocol,
Kyoto protocol, United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate change, CITES. The Environment (Protection) act 1986,
Forest conservation Act, Wildlife protection act. Biodiversity Bill
of India - cop 21 - Sustainable Development Goals - National
Disaster Management Policy, 2016 of India and Disaster
management initiatives in India. White Revolution, Green
Revolution, and Green Pharmacy.
7. Nature, Scope and Applications of Biotechnology and
Nanotechnology in India; Ethical, Social and Legal concerns,
Government policies; Genetic engineering, issues related to it and its
impact on human life. Bio – diversity, fermentation, Immuno –
diagnosis techniques.
8. Human diseases-microbial infections. Common infections and
preventive measures. Introduction to bacterial, viral, protozoal and
fungal infections. Basic knowledge of infections-diarrhoea, dysentry,
cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, viral infections like HIV, Encephalitis,
Chikungunya, bird flu-preventive measures during out breaks.
Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Basic
concepts of genetic engineering. Tissue culture methods and
applications. Biotechnology in agriculture- Bio-pesticides, Bio-
fertilizers, Bio-fuels, Genetically modified crops. Animal husbandry-
transgenic animals. Vaccines: Introduction to immunity,
Fundamental concepts in vaccination, Production of Modern Vaccines
(production of Hepatitis vaccine).
9. Issues related to Intellectual Property Rights in the field of
Science and Technology. Promotion of Science in AP and India.Notification PDF — Page 40
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ANNEXURE -III
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
A. INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ON-LINE APPLICATION:
A.1. The applicants are required to go through the user guide and satisfy
themselves as to their eligibility for this recruitment carefully before
applying and enter the particulars completely online.
A.2. Applicant must compulsorily fill -up all relevant columns of application
and submit application through website only. The particulars made
available in the website will be processed through computer and the
eligibility decided in terms of notification and confirmed accordingly.
A.3. The applications received online in the prescribed proforma available in
the website and within the time shall only be considered and the
Commission will not be held responsible for any kind of
delay/discrepancy on part of the candidate.
A.4. Applicants must compulsorily upload his/her own scanned photo and
signature through jpg format.
A.5. The applicants should not furnish any particulars that are false,
tampered, fabricated or suppress any material information while making
an application through website.
A.6. Important: -Hand written/typed/Photostat copies/printed application
form will not be entertained.
A.7. The applicant shall produce all the essential certificates issued by the
competent authority, for verification by the commission, as and when
called for. If candidates fail to produce the same, his/her candidature
shall be rejected / disqualified without any further correspondence.
A.8. The following certificate formats are available on the
Commission’s Website (https://psc.ap.gov.in) for
reference.
A.8.1. Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate
A.8.2. Declaration by the Un-Employed
A.8.3. School Study Certificate
A.8.4. Certificate of Residence
A.8.5. Medical Certificate for the Blind
A.8.6. Certificate of Hearing Disability and Hearing Assessment
A.8.7. Medical Certificate in respect of Orthopedically Handicapped Candidates
A.8.8. Creamy Layer Certificate
A.8.9. Local status certificate (if applicable)
B. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFF-LINE EXAMINATION (SCREENING TEST):
B.1. The candidates should go through the instructions given on the cover
page of test booklet and carefully write his/her Registration Number,
Subject / Subject Code, Booklet Series, Name of the Examination Centre
etc., in the Answer Sheet, which will be provided to him/her in the
examination hall.
B.2. Since the answer sheets are to be scanned (valued) with Optical Mark
Scanner system, the candidates have to USE BALL POINT PEN (BLUE or
BLACK) ONLY FOR MARKING THE ANSWERS. The candidates will be
supplied OMR Sheet consisting of two copies i.e., the Original Copy (Top
Sheet) and Duplicate Copy (Bottom Sheet). The candidate is required to use
Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black) for filling the relevant blocks in the OMR
Sheet including bubbling the answers. After writing the examination the
candidate has to handover the original OMR sheet (Top Sheet) to the
invigilator in the examination hall. If any candidate takes away the original
OMR Sheet (Top Sheet) his/her candidature will be rejected. However, the
candidate is permitted to take away the duplicate (Bottom Sheet) OMR
Sheet for his/her record. The candidates should bring Ball Point Pen (Blue
or Black and smooth writing pad) to fill up relevant columns on the Answer
Sheet. The candidate must ensure encoding the Registration Number,
Subject/Subject Code, Booklet Series correctly, write the Name of the
Examination Centre, appending Signatures of the Candidate andNotification PDF — Page 41
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Invigilator, etc., on the O.M.R. Answer sheet correctly, failing which the
Answer sheet will not be valued. Use of whitener / correcting fluid / Blade
/ Powder/ Eraser / folding / Tearing / Rough Work or any kind of
tampering to change the answers on OMR S heet will lead to disqualification
/ invalidation / rejection. No correspondence whatsoever will be
entertained from the candidates in this regard.
B.3. The OMR Sheet is to be bubbled by Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black)
only. Bubbling by Pencil / Ink Pen / Gel Pen is not permitted in this
examination. Any kind of tampering to change the answers on the OMR
Sheet will lead to disqualification / invalidati on / rejection. No
correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates in this
regard.
C.INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING MAIN EXAMINATION:
C.1. The candidates should take their seats at the prescribed time before
the commencement of the examination. Biometric identification would be
conducted before entry into examination hall. The entry time would be
mentioned in the hall ticket. Late entry after the given entry time would
not be allowed. Candidates should not leave the examination hall till the
expiry of fulltime. Loaning and interchanging of articles among the
candidates is not permitted in the examination hall. Electronic devices
including cell phones and pagers are not allowed in the examination hall.
C.2. The starting time of each examination paper and the entry time would
be mentioned in the hall ticket.
C.3. Candidates will not be permitted to leave the examination hall till the
expiry of full time. If any candidate leaves the examination hall in the
middle, he would be disqualified.
C.4. Copying or noting down questions and/or options is not allowed.
Severe action will be taken if any candidate is found noting down the
questions and/or options.
C.5. Please do not talk to or disturb other candidates.
C.6. In case you are carrying articles other than the admit card, photo
identity proof and pen, please leave them outside the exam room.
C.7. You cannot leave exam room before submitting the paper. Please
inform the invigilator if you want to use the wash room.
D.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
D.1. If the candidate notices any discrepancy printed on the Hall ticket,
as to community, date of birth etc., he/she may immediately bring it to
the notice of Commission’s officials/Chief Superintendent in the
examination centre and necessary corrections can be made in the
Nominal Roll, in the Examination Hall against his/her Hall Ticket Number
for being verified by the Commission’s Office.
D.2. The candidate should satisfy the Invigilator of his/her identity with
reference to the signature and photographs available on the Nominal
Rolls and Hall Ticket.
D.3. The candidates should take their seats at the given time before the
commencement of the examination and are not to be allowed after the
scheduled time. The time of Examination and entry time would be
mentioned in the hall ticket. Late entry after the given entry time would
not be allowed. Candidates should not leave the examination hall till the
expiry of fulltime.
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is strictly provisional. The mere fact that an Admission to the
examination does not imply that his/her candidature has been finally
cleared by the Commission or that the entries made by the candidate in
his/her application have been accepted by the Commission as true and
correct. The candidates have to be found suitable after verification of
original certificates; and other eligibility criteria. The Applicants have to
upload his/her scanned recent colour passport photo and signature to
the Application Form. Failure to produce the same photograph, if
required, at the time of verification, may lead to disqualification. Hence
the candidates are advised not to change their appearance till the
recruitment process is complete.
D.5. The candidates are not allowed to bring any Electronic devices such
as mobile /cell phones, programmable calculators, tablets, iPad,
Bluetooth, pagers, watches or any other computing devices to
examination Hall. Non programmable calculators would be permitted,
wherever necessary. Loaning and interchanging of articles among the
candidates is not permitted in the examination hall and any form of
malpractice will not be permitted in the exam hall.
D.6. The candidates are expected to behave in orderly and disciplined
manner while writing the examination. Their candidature will be rejected
in case of impersonation/ disorder/ rowdy behaviour during
Examination and necessary F.I.R. for this incident will be lodged with
concerned Police Station. The Chief Superintendent of the centre is
authorized to take spot decision in this matter.
D.7. Candidates trying to use unfair means shall be disqualified from
the selection. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from
the candidates.
D.8. The Penal Provisions of Act 25/97 published in the A.P. Gazette
No. 35, Part-IV.B Extraordinary dated: 21/08/1997 shall be invoked if
malpractice and unfair means are noticed at any stage of the
Examination. Action will be taken to penalize as per G.O.Ms.No.385, G.A.
(Ser. A) Dept., Dt.18/10/2016.
D.9. (a) Wherever the candidates are totally blind, they will be provided
a scribe to write the examination and 20 minutes extra time is permitted
to them per hour. Eligible candidates are also allowed to bring their own
scribe after due intimation to the Commission after duly providing the
full identification details of the scribe like name, address and
appropriate proof of identification.
(b) The applicants shall upload the certificate relating to percentage of
disability for considering the appointment of scribe in the examination.
(c) An extra time of 20 minutes per hour is also permitted for the
candidates with locomotor disability and CEREBRAL PALSY where
dominant (writing) extremity is affected for the extent slowing the
performance of function (Minimum of 40% impairment). No scribe is
allowed to such candidates.
(d) The candidate as well as the scribe will have to give a suitable
undertaking conforming to the rules applicable .
D.10. In case the Hall-Ticket is without photo or too small, he/she
should affix a passport size photo on Hall-ticket and appear by duly
getting attested by Gazetted Officer. He/she shall handover similar photo
for each paper to Chief Superintendent for affixing the same on the
Nominal Rolls.
D.11. The candidate will not be admitted to the examination Hall without
procedural formalities.Notification PDF — Page 43
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D.12. The candidate admission to the Examination is provisional,
subject to the eligibility, confirmation/satisfaction of conditions laid
down in this notification.
D.13. The candidates should put his/ her signature and get the signature
of the invigilator at the appropriate places in the Nominal Roll or OMR
Answer Sheet.
D.14. Instructions to be followed scrupulously in the Examination Hall.
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ANNEXURE - IV
LIST OF SCHEDULED CASTES
(Under Definition 28 of General Rule - 2)
SCHEDULE – I
and read with
(G.O. Ms. No.46, General Administration (Services-D) Department,
dt: 19/04/2025)
GROUP - I
Sl. No. Caste Sl. No. as Name of the Caste
per Ordinance
1 8 Bavuri
2 12 Chachati
3 16 Chandala
4 18 Dandasi
5 20 Dom, Dombara, Paidi, Pano
6 22 Ghasi, Haddi,
Relli - Chachandi
7 23 Godagali, Godagula
8 48 Mehtar
9 51 Paky, Moti, Thoti
10 53 Pamidi
11 55 Relli
12 58 Sapru
Total – 12 Castes
GROUP – II
Sl. No. Caste Sl. No. as Name of the Caste
per Ordinance
1 5 Arundhatiya
2 10 Bindla
Chamar, Mochi, Muchi,
3 14 Chamar – Ravidas, Chamar –
Rohidas
4 15 Chambhar
5 17 Dakkal, Dokkalwar
6 19 Dhor
7 24 Godari
8 25 Gosangi
9 28 Jaggali
10 29 Jambuvulu
11 30 Kolupulvandlu, Pambada,
Pambanda, PambalaNotification PDF — Page 45
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12 32 Madiga
13 33 Madiga Dasu, Mashteen
14 43 Mang
15 44 MangGarodi
16 47 Matangi
17 56 Samagara
18 59 Sindhollu, Chindollu
Total – 18 Castes
GROUP – III
Sl. No. Caste Sl. No. as Name of the Caste
per Ordinance
1 2 Adi Dravida
2 3 Anamuk
3 4 Aray Mala
4 6 Arava Mala
5 7 Barki
6 11 Byagara, Byagari
7 13 Chalavadi
8 21 Ellamalawar,
Yellammalawandlu
9 26 Holeya
10 27 Holeya Dasari
11 31 Madasi Kuruva, Madari
Kuruva
12 34 Mahar
13 35 Mala, Mala Ayawaru
14 36 Mala Dasari
15 37 Mala Dasu
16 38 Mala Hannai
17 39 Malajanagam
18 40 Mala Masti
19 41 Mala Sale, Netkani
20 42 Mala Sanyasi
21 45 Manne
22 50 Mundala
23 57 Samban
24 60 Yatala
25 61 Valluvan
26 1 Adi Andhra
27 46 Mashti
28 49 Mitha Ayyalvar
29 54 Panchama, Pariah
Total – 29 CastesNotification PDF — Page 46
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LIST OF SCHEDULED TRIBES
1. Andh, Sadhu Andh *
2. Bagata
3. Bhil
4. Chanchu (Chenchwar omitted) *
5. Gadabas, Boda Gadaba, Gutob Gadaba, Kallayi Gadaba,
Parangi Gadaba, Kathera Gadaba, Kapu Gadaba *
6. Gond, Naikpod, Rajgond, Koitur *
7. Goudu (in the Agency tracts)
8. Hill Reddis
9. Jatapus
10. Kammara
11. Kattunayakan
12. Kolam, Kolawar *
13. Konda Dhoras, Kubi *
14. Konda Kapus
15. Konda Reddis
16. Kondhs, Kodi, Kodhu, Desaya Kondhs, Dongria Kondhs,
Kuttiya Konds, Tikiria Khondhs, Yenity Khondhs,
Kuvinga *
17. Kotia, Bentho Oriya, Bartika, Dulia, Holva,
Sanrona, Sidhopaiko (Dhulia,Paiko,Putiya-
omitted *)
18. Koya, Doli Koya, Gutta Koya, Kammara Koya, Musara Koya,
Oddi Koya, Pattidi Koya, Rajah, Rasha Koya, Lingadhari Koya
(Ordinary), Kottu Koya, Bhine Koya, Raj Koya (Goud-omitted *)
19. Kulia
20. Malis (excluding Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar,
Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nizamabad
and Warangal District)
21. Manna Dhora
22. Nayaks (in the Agency tracts)
23. Mukha Dhora, Nooka Dhora
24. Pardhan
25. Porja, Parangi Perja
26. Reddi Dhoras
27. Rona, Rena
28. Savaras, Kapu Savaras, Maliya Savaras, Khutto Savaras
29. Sugalis, Lambadis, Banjara *
30. Thoti (in Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam,
Mahabubnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nizamabad and
Warangal Districts)
31. Valmiki (in the Scheduled Areas of Vishakapatnam ,
Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, East Godavari and West
Godavari Districts *)Notification PDF — Page 47
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32. Yenadis, Chella Yenadi, Kappala Yenadi, Manchi Yenadi, Reddi
Yenadi *
33. Yerukulas, Koracha, Dabba Yerukula, Kunchapuri Yerukula, Uppu
Yerukula *
34. Nakkala Kurivikaran (Nakkala – A.P. Gazette, Part –
III (B) Central Acts
ordinance and Regulations Issue No. 05 Dt.
02/10/ 2003)
35. Dhulia, Paiko, Putiya (in the districts of Vishakapatnam, Vizianagaram
*)
* As for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders
(Amendment) Act 2002, Act No. 10 of 2003
LIST OF SOCIALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD CLASSES
(Amended from time to time as on 31/08/2007)
GROUP- A
Aboriginal Tribes, Vimuktha Jathis, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic
Tribes etc.,
1. Agnikulakshatriya, Palli, Vadabalija, Besta, jalari, Gangavar,
Gangaputra, Goondla, Vanyakulakshatriya (Vannekapu,
Vannereddi, Pallikapu, Pallireddy Neyyala and Pattapu) *Mudiraj /
Mutrasi / Tenugollu, The G.O. Ms.No. 15 BCW(C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009 is suspended. Hence the inclusion of Mudiraj / Mutrasi
/ Tenugollu is suspended) vide Hon’ble A.P. High Court orders in
WP No. 2122/2009 dated: 29-04- 2009. Kandra added as per
G.O.Ms.No.09 Backward Classes Welfare(F)Dept.,Dt:20.04.2023.
2. Balasanthu, Bahurupi
3. Bandara
4. Budabukkala
5. Rajaka (Chakali Vannar)
6. Dasari (formerly engaged in bikshatana)
(amended vide G.O.Rt.No. 32, BCW(M1) Department, dated
23/02/1995)
7. Dommara
8. Gangiredlavaru
9. Jangam (whose traditional occupation is begging)
10. Jogi
11. Katipapala
12. Korcha
13. Lambada or Banjara in Telangana Area
(deleted and included in S.T. list vide G.O.Ms.No. 149, SW, dated
3/5/1978)
14. Medari or Mahendra
15. Mondivaru, Mondibanda, BandaNotification PDF — Page 48
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16. Nayee Brahmin (Mangali), Mangala and Bajantri
(amended vide G.O.Ms.No. 1, BCW(M1) Department, dated
6/1/1996)
17. Nakkala (Deleted vide G.O. Ms. No. 21, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt.
20/06/2011)
18. Vamsha Raj (amended vide G.O.Ms.No. 27, BCW(M1) Department,
dated 23/06/1995 deleting the Original name Pitchiguntla)
19. Pamula
20. Pardhi (Mirshikari)
21. Pambala
22. Peddammavandlu, Devaravandlu, Yellammavandlu,
Mutyalammavandlu (Dammali, Dammala, Dammula, Damala
Castes confined to Srikakulam dist. Vide G.O.Ms. No.: 9 BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt. 9/04/2008)
23. Veeramushti (Nettikotala), Veera bhadreeya (Amended vide G.O. Ms.
No. 62, BCW (M1) Dept., Dt. 10/12/1996)
24. Valmiki boya (Boya, Bedar, Kirataka, Nishadi, Yellapi, Pedda
Boya) Talayari and Chunduvallu
(G.O.Ms. No. 124, SW, Dt. 24.06.85) Yellapi and Yellapu are one and the
same amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 61, BCW(M1) Dept., Dt.
05.12.1996)
25. Yerukalas in Telangana area (deleted and included in the list of S.Ts)
26. Gudala
27. Kanjara - Bhatta
28. Kalinga (Kinthala deleted vide G.O.Ms. No. 53, SW, Dt. 07.03.1980)
29. Kepmare or Reddika
30. Mondipatta
31. Nokkar
32. Pariki Muggula
33. Yata
34. Chopemari
35. Kaikadi
36. Joshinandiwalas
37. Odde (Oddilu, Vaddi, Vaddelu)
38. Mandula (Govt. Memo No. 40-VI/70-1, Edn., Dt. 10.02.1972)
39. Mehator (Muslim) (Govt. Memo No. 234-VI/72-2, Edn.,
Dt.05.07.1972)
40. Kunapuli (Govt. Memo No. 1279/P1/74-10, E&SW, Dt. 03.08.1975)
41. Patra (included in G.O. Ms. No. 8, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 28.08.2006)
42. kurakula of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam
Districts only. Included vide in G.O.MS.No. 26 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt.
4/07/08
43. Pondara of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam Districts
only. Included vide G.O.MS.No. 28 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
44. Samanthula, Samantha, sountia, Sauntia of Srikakulam District
only. Included vide G.O.MS.No. 29 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 04/07/08.Notification PDF — Page 49
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45. Pala-Ekari, Ekila, Vyakula, Ekiri, Nayanivaru, Palegaru, Tolagari,
Kavali of Chittor, Cuddapah, Kurnool, Anantapur, Nellore,
Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only. Included Vide G.O. MS.
No. 23 B.C. W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
46. Rajannala, Rajannalu of Karimnagar, Warangal, Nizamabad and
Adilabad Districts only. (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 44 B.C.W(C2)
Dept., Dt.07/08/2008).
47. Bukka Ayyavars, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 6 Backward Classes
Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
48. Gotrala, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 7 Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to
Telangana Region only.
49. Kasikapadi / Kasikapudi, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 8 Backward
Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation
shall be confined to Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Nizamabad,
Mahaboobnagar and Adilabad Districts of Telangana Region only.
50. Siddula, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 9 Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to
Telangana Region only.
51. Sikligar / Saikalgar, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 10 Backward Classes
Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
52. Poosala included vide G.O. Ms.No. 16 Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
53. Aasadula / Asadula, included vide G.O. Ms. No. 13, Backward
Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation
shall be confined to East Godavari and West Godavari Districts only.
54. Keuta/Kevuto/Keviti, included vide G.O. Ms. No. 15, Backward
Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation
shall be confined to Srikakulam District only.
Group-B (Vocational)
1. Achukatlavandlu in the Districts of Visakhapatnam and Guntur
confined to Hindus only as amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 8, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt. 29.03.2000
2. Aryakshatriya, Chittari , Giniyar, Chitrakara, Nakshas (Muchi
Telugu Speaking deleted vide G.O. Ms. No. 31, BCW (M1) Dept.,
11.06.1996)
3. Devanga
4. Goud (Ediga) Gouda (Gamella) Kalalee, Goundla, Settibalija of
Vishaphapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna
Districts and Srisayana (Segidi) – (amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 16,
BCW (A1) Dept., dt. 19.06.1997
5. Dudekula, Laddaf, Pinjari or Noorbash
6. Gandla, Telikula, Devatilakula (Amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 13,
BCW(A1) Dept., dt. 20.05.1997)
7. JandraNotification PDF — Page 50
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8. Kummara or Kulala, Salivahana (Salivahana added vide G.O. Ms. No.
28, BCW(M1) Dept., 24.06.1995)
9. Karikalabhakthulu, Kaikolan or Kaikala (Sengundam or Sengunther)
10. Karnabhakthulu
11. Kuruba or Kuruma
12. Nagavaddilu
13. Neelakanthi
14. Patkar (Khatri)
15. Perika (Perikabalija, Puragirikshatriya)
16. Nessi or Kurni
17. Padmasali (Sali, Salivan, Pattusali, Senapathulu, Thogata Sali)
18. Srisayana ((sagidi)- deleted and added to Sl.No. 4 of Group-B)
19. Swakulasali
20. Thogata, Thogati or Thogataveerakshtriya
21. Viswabrahmin, Viswakarma (Ausula or Kamsali, Kammari, Kanchari
Vadla or Vadra or Vadrangi and Silpis) (Viswakarma added vide
G.O. Ms. No. 59 BCW(M1) Dept., Dt. 06.12.1995)
22. Kunchiti, Vakkaliga, Vakkaligara, Kunchitiga of Anantapur Dist.
Only vide G.O. Ms.No. 10 BCW(C-2) Dept., Dt. 9-04-2008
23. Lodh, Lodhi, Lodha of Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Khammam and
Adilabad Districts only. Included in Vide G.O.MS.No. 22 BC W (C2)
Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
24. Bondili (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 42, B.C.W(C2) Dept.,
Dt.07/08/2008)
25. Are Marathi, Maratha(Non-Brahmins), Arakalies and Surabhi
Natakalavallu. (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 40, B.C.W(C2) Dept.,
Dt.07/08/2008). Tholu Bommalatavallu added as per
G.O.Ms.No.08, Backward Classes Welfare(F) Dept., Dt:20.04.2023.
26. Neeli (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 43, B.C.W(C2) Dept.,
Dt.07/08/2008).
27. Budubunjala/Bhunjwa/Bhadbhunja, included vide G.O.Ms. No. 11,
Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of
operation shall be confined to Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy District
only.
28. Gudia/Gudiya, included vide G.O.Ms. No. 14, Backward Classes
Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be
confined to Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Vishakhapatnam,
district only.Notification PDF — Page 51
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GROUP – C
Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and their progeny (Substituted in
G.O.Ms.No.159, G.A. (Ser.D) Dept., dt. 02/04/1981)
GROUP – D (Other Classes)
1. Agaru
2. Are-Katika, Katika, Are-Suryavamsi(Are-Suryavamsi added vide
G.O. Ms. No. 39, B.C. W(C2) Dept., Dt. 7/08/08)
3. Atagara
4. Bhatraju
5. Chippolu (Mera)
6. Gavara
7. Godaba
8. Hatkar
9. Jakkala
10. Jingar
11. Kandra Deleted and added to Sl.No. 01 Under BC-A Group as per
G.O.Ms.No.09 BCW(F)Dept.,Dt:20.04.2023.
12. Kosthi
13. Kachi
14. Surya Balija, (Kalavanthulu) Ganika (amended vide G.O.Ms. No. 20,
BCW(P2) Dept., Dt. 19.07.1994)
15. Krishanabalija (Dasari, Bukka)
16. Koppulavelama
17. Mathura
18. Mali (Bare, Barai, Marar and Tamboli of all Districts of Telangana
Region added as synonyms vide G.O. Ms. No. 3, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt.
09.01.2004 and G.O. Ms. No. 45, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
19. Mudiraj / Mutrasi / Tenugollu.
20. Munnurukapu (Telangana)
21. Nagavamsam (Nagavamsa) vide G.O.Ms.No. 53, BC Welfare Dept.,
dated:19/09/1996
22. Nelli(deleted vide G.O.Ms. No. 43, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
23. Polinativelmas of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam districts
24. deleted vide G.O. Ms.No. 16 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,
dt. 19/02/2009
25. Passi
26. Rangrez or Bhavasarakshtriya
27. Sadhuchetty
28. Satani (Chattadasrivaishnava)
29. Tammali (Non-Brahmins) (Shudra Caste) whose traditional
occupation is playing musical instruments, vending of flowers and
giving assistance in temple service but not Shivarchakars. Included
vide G.O. Ms. No. 7, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt.
19/02/2011).Notification PDF — Page 52
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30. Turupukapus or Gajula kapus {… the words “of Srikakulkam,
Vizianagaram and Vishakapatnam Districts” were deleted vide
G.O.Ms.No. 62, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.
20/12/2008 and G.O. Ms.No. 19 Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., dt. 19/02/2009} who are subject to Social customs or divorce
and remarriage among their women (G.O. Ms. No. 65, E&SW, dt.
18.02.1994)
31. Uppara or Sagara
32. Vanjara (Vanjari)
33. Yadava (Golla)
34. Are, Arevallu and Arollu of Telangana District (Included vide
G.O.Ms.No. 11, Backward Classes Welfare (C-2) Department, dt.
13/5/2003 and G.O.Ms. No. 41, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
35. Sadara, Sadaru of Anantapur Dist. Only vide G.O.Ms.No. 11 BCW
(C-2) Dept., Dt. 9- 04-2008.
36. Arava of Srikakulam District only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 24
BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
37. Ayyaraka, of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East
Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Khammam and
Warangal Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 25 BC W (C2)
Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
38. Nagaralu of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Krishna,
Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS.
No. 27 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
39. Aghamudian, Aghamudiar, Agamudivellalar and Agamudimudaliar
including Thuluva Vellalas of Chittoor, Nellore, Kurnool, Anantapur,
Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS.
No. 20 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
40. Beri Vysya, Beri Chetty of Chittoor, Nellore and Krishna Districts
only. Included in vide
G.O. MS. No. 21 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
41. Atirasa included vide G.O. Ms.No. 5 Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to
East Godavari and West Godavari Districts only.
42. Sondi / Sundi included vide G.O. Ms.No. 11 Backward Classes
Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
43. Varala included vide G.O. Ms.No. 12 Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to
Telangana region only.
44. Sistakaranam included vide G.O. Ms.No. 13 Backward Classes
Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
45. Lakkamari Kapu included vide G.O. Ms.No. 14 Backward Classes
Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be
confined to Telangana region only.
46. Veerashaiva Lingayat/Lingabalija, included vide G.O. Ms.No. 22
Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 28/02/2009.Notification PDF — Page 53
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47. Kurmi, included vide G.O.Ms. No. 12, Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to
Telangana Region and also Krishna District only.
48. Kalinga Komati / Kalinga Vysya vide G.O. Ms. No.10 Backward
classes Welfare(c) Department Dated.24.9.2014. The area of
operation shall be confined to Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and
Visakhapatnam districts only.
GROUP – E
(Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Muslims)
1. Achchukattalavandlu, Singali,Singamvallu, Achchupanivallu,
Achchukattuvaru, Achukatlavandlu.
2. Attar Saibuli, Attarollu
3. Dhobi Muslim/ Muslim Dhobi/ Dhobi Musalman, Turka Chakla or
Turka Sakala, Turaka Chakali, Tulukka Vannan, Tskalas or
Chakalas, Muslim Rajakas.
4. Faqir, Fhakir Budbudki, Ghanti, Fhakir, Ghanta Fhakirlu, Turaka
Budbudki, Derves, Fakeer
5. Garadi Muslim, Garadi Saibulu, Pamulavallu, Kani-Kattuvallu,
Garadollu, Garadiga.
6. Gosangi Muslim, Phakeer Sayebulu
7. Guddi Eluguvallu, Elugu Bantuvallu, Musalman Keelu Gurralavallu
8. Hajam, Nai, Nai Muslim, Navid
9. Labbi, Labbai, Labbon, Labba
10. Pakeerla, Borewale, Deraphakirlu, Bonthala
11. Kureshi/ Khureshi, Khasab, Marati Khasab, Muslim Katika, Khatik
Muslim
12. Shaik/ Sheikh
13. Siddi, Yaba, Habshi, Jasi
14. Turaka Kasha, Kakkukotte Zinka Saibulu, chakkitakanevale,
Terugadu Gontalavaru, Thirugatiganta, Rollaku Kakku Kottevaru,
Pattar Phodulu, Chakketakare, Thuraka Kasha
15. Other Muslim groups excluding Syed, Saiyed, Sayyad, Mushaik;
Mughal, Moghal;Pathans; Irani; Arab; Bohara, Bohra; Shia Imami
Ismaili, Khoja; Cutchi-Memon; Jamayat; Navayat;
and all the synonyms and sub-groups of the excluded groups; and
except those who have been already included in the State List
of Backward Classes.
N.B.:1. The above list is for information and subject to confirmation with
reference to G.O. Ms. No. 58, SW(J) Department, dated
12/05/1997 and time to time orders.
2. On account of any reason whatsoever in case of any doubt/ dispute
arising in the matter of community status (SC/ST/BC/OC) of any
candidate, subject to satisfaction with regard to relevant rules and
regulations in force the decision of the Commission shall be final in
all such cases.
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GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
ABSTRACT
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission – Guidelines relating to Medical
Examination of candidates appearing for recruitment to certain posts – Orders –
Issued.
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FINANCE (HR.I.Plg.Policy) DEPARTMENT
G.O. Ms. No. 147 Dated:06.08.2016
Read of following:
1. U.P.S.C., Regulations.
2. Annexure I.A to Rule 10 of A.P. Fundamental Rules.
3. Recommendation of A.P.P.S.C., dated: 19.04.2016.
O R D E R:
In the reference 3 rd read above A.P.P.S.C., has proposed to align Medical
Guidelines for recruitment purposes with those of U.P.S.C. The objective cited was
to remove loopholes and set right inconsistencies in the extant guidelines.
Government have examined the proposal of A.P.P.S.C., and decided to notify the
revised Medical Guidelines.
Accordingly, the following notification shall be published in the Andhra
Pradesh Gazette.
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 320 (1) of the Constitution of
India and Regulation 14-A (iii) of A.P.P.S.C., Regulations, the Governor of Andhra
Pradesh, hereby notifies the Medical Guidelines for candidates appearing for
examinations conducted by A.P.P.S.C., as shown in the Annexure.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)
AJEYA KALLAM
SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Principal Secretary, A.P.P.S.C., (5 copies),
The Commissioner, Printing & Stationery Department, (02 copies)
Copy to
The GA (Services-A) Department.
All Spl. C.S. / Prl. Secretary / Secretaries to Government
All Heads of Department in A.P
The PS to JS to Hon’ble Chief Minister.
The PS to Hon’ble Minister (HR).
The PS to Chief Secretary to Government.
The PS to Special Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department.
//FORWARDED::BYORDER//
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Annexure
(G.O.Ms.No147 Finance (HR.I. Plg. Policy) Department Dated:6.08.2016)
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF
CANDIDATES
The regulations are published for the convenience of candidates and to
enable them to ascertain the probability of their possessing the required physical
standards. The regulations are also intended to provide guidelines to the medical
examiners.
Note: 1. The Medical Board while conducting Medical examination of the
candidates who have applied against the posts reserved for physically disabled
category will keep in mind that the eligibility criteria for availing the reservation
under physically disabled quota shall be the same as prescribed under relevant
provisions of the persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunity, Protection of Rights
and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
Note: 2. Further the Government may also constitute special Medical Board (s) /
Appellate Medical Board to issue the Disability Certificate in the prescribed form to
physically disabled candidates and also to conduct the regular medical
examination of physically disabled candidates in terms of these regulations.
Blind candidates shall be eligible for selection / appointment to posts which
are identified as suitable by the Government.
II. The AP Public Service Commission reserves to itself the absolute discretion to
either reject or accept any candidate after considering the report of the Medical
Board.
The candidates who apply for the following posts of various services are
subjected to thorough Medical Examination.
1. Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) – A.P. Civil Service (Executive Branch).
2. Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) (The A.P. Police Service).
3. Deputy Superintendent of Jails (The A.P. Jails Service).
4. Deputy Superintendent of Police (Communications) – (A.P. Police
Communications Service).
5. Divisional Fire Officer (The A.P. Fire and Emergency Service).
6. Assistant Prohibition & Excise Superintendent – (A.P. Prohibition and
Excise Service).
7. Excise S.I – (A.P. Prohibition and Excise Sub-Service).
8. Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (A.P. Transport Service).
9. Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACFs) – (A.P. Forest Service).
10. Forest Range Officers (FROs)– (A.P. Forest Service).
1) To be passed as “fit” for appointment, a candidate must be in good mental
and bodily health and free from any physical defect that is likely to interfere
with the efficient performance of the duties of his/her appointment.
2) a) In the matter of co-relation of age limit, height, weight and chest girth of
candidates, it is left to the Medical Board to use whatever co-relation of
figure is considered most suitable as a guide in the examination of the
candidates. If there is any disproportion with regard to height, weight
and chest girth, the candidate should be hospitalized for investigation
and X-Ray of the chest taken before the candidate is declared fit or unfit
by the Board.
b) However, for certain posts/services mentioned at Para II minimum
standards for height, and chest girth, without which candidates cannot
be accepted, are as follows:Notification PDF — Page 56
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Chest girth fully
Height ex panded/Weight Ex pansion
for Female
Candidates
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1. Revenue Divisional Officer - - -
(RDO)
167.6 Cms (M) 86.3 Cms 5 Cms
2. Deputy Superintendent of Police 152.5 Cms (W) 83.8 Cms (ST)
(Civil) 164 Cm (ST) 45.5 Kgs (weight)
for (W)
3. Deputy Superintendent of Jails 167.6 Cms (M) 86.3 Cms (M) 5 Cms
(Men) 164 Cms (ST) & 83.8 Cms (ST)
Aboriginal
Tribes
4. Deputy Superintendent of Police 167.6 Cms (M) 86.3 Cms 5 Cms
(Communications) 152.5 Cms (W) 45.5 Kgs (weight) (M)/ST
for (W) &Other
164 Cms (ST) & 83.8 Cms (ST) Tribes
Aboriginal
Tribes
5. Divisional Fire Officer 167.6 Cms 86.3 Cms 5 Cms
164 Cms (ST) 83.8 Cms (ST)
6. Assistant Prohibition & Excise 165 Cms 86Cms 5 Cms
Superintendent
7. Excise Sub Inspector. 165 Cms (M) 86 Cms 5 Cms
152.5 Cms (W) 45.5 Kgs (W)
160 Cms (ST)
8. Assistant Motor Vehicle 165 Cms (M) 86.3 Cms 5 Cms
Inspector 157.5 Cms (W) 82.30 Cms (W)
160 Cms 83.80 Cms (ST/SC
(ST/SC & & Aboriginal
Aboriginal Tribes)
Tribes) 79.80 Cms (SC-
152.5 Cm (W)/ST-(W))
(W/SC/ST)
163 Cms (M) 84 Cms (M) 5 Cms
9. Assistant Conservator of Forest 150 Cms (W) 79 Cms (W)
(ACF)/ Forest Range Officers Walking 25
(FROs) Kms in 4 Hours
(M)
Walking 16
Kms in 4 Hours
(W)
In The case of candidates 152 Cms (M)
appearing for the post of 145 Cms (W)
ACF/FRO, belonging to
Scheduled Tribes and races
such as Gurkhas, Nepalese,
Assamese, Meghalaya,
Ladakh, Nagaland, Manipuri,
Goutha, Kashmir, Sikkimese,
Bhutanese and Tripura.Notification PDF — Page 57
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3. The candidate’s height will be measured as follows:
He / She will remove his / her shoes and be placed against the standard
with his/her feet together and weight thrown on the heels and not on the toes or
other sides of the feet. He / She will stand erect without rigidity and with heels,
calves, buttocks and shoulders touching the standard, the chin will be depressed
to bring the vertex of the head level under the horizontal bar. The height will be
recorded in centimeters and parts of a centimeter to halves.
4. The candidate’s chest will be measured as follows:
He / She will be made to stand erect with his/ her feet together and to raise
arms over his / her head. The tape will be so adjusted round the chest that its
upper edge touches the inferior angles of the shoulder blades behind and lies in
the same horizontal plane when the tape is taken round the chest. The arms will
then be lowered to hang loosely by the side and care will be taken that the
shoulders are not thrown upwards or backwards so as to displace the tape. The
candidate will then be directed to take a deep respiration several times and the
maximum expansion of the chest will be carefully noted and the minimum and
maximum will then be recorded in centimeters as specified in the above table.
N.B. – The height and chest of the candidates should be measured twice before
coming to a final decision.
5. The candidate will also be weighed and his weight recorded in Kilo grams;
fractions of half a Kilogram should not be noted.
6 (a). The candidate’s eye sight will be tested in accordance with the following
rules. The result of each test will be recorded.
(i) General – The candidate will be directed to a general examination to the
detection of any disease or abnormality of his eyes. The candidate will be rejected
if he suffers from any morbid conditions of eye(s), eyelids or contiguous structure
if such a sort as to render or are likely to render him/ her unfit for service on a
further date.
(ii) Visual Acuity - The Examination for determining the acuteness of
vision includes two tests – one for distant and the other for near vision. Each eye
will be examined separately.
(b) There shall be no limit for maximum naked eye vision but the naked eye
vision of the candidates shall however be recorded by the Medical Board or other
medical authority in every case, as it will furnish the basic information in regard
to the condition of the eye.
(c) The vision standards are prescribed for the following posts:
For the posts of
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil), Divisional Fire Officer in Fire and
Emergency Services.
STANDARD-I
RIGHT EYE LEFT EYE
Distant Vision V – 6/6 V – 6/6
Near Vision-Reads 0.6 Reads 0.6
STANDARD-II
BETTER EYE
WORSE EYE
Distant Vision V- 6/4 V- Without Glasses
Not below 6/6; and after
correction with Glasses not below 6/24
Near Vision Reads 0.6 Reads – 1
STANDARD-III
BETTER EYE
WORSE EYE
Distance Vision-V without Glasses – V - without Glasses – Not belowNotification PDF — Page 58
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not below 6/24 and after correction 6/24,
with Glasses not below 6/6 after correction with Glasses not
below 6/12
Near Vision – Reads 0.8 Reads 1
(b)Each eye must have a full field of vision as tested by any movements.
(c) Squint or any morbid condition of the eyes or of the lids of either eye liable to
the risk of aggravation of recurrence will cause the rejection of the candidate.
(d)Each eye will be examined separately and the lids must be kept wide open
during the test.
(e) Inability to distinguish the Principal colours will not be regarded as cause for
rejection, but the fact will be noted in the proceedings and the candidate will
be informe d.
(f) The degree of acuteness of vision of all candidates for appointment will be
entered in the proceedings in the following manner:
V.R Reads with Glasses
V.L Reads with Glasses
For the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Communications):
STANDARD -1
1. Distance Vision:
Right Eye : 6/6 Near Vision 0/5 (Snellen)
Left Eye: 6/6 Near Vision 0/5 (Snellen)
STANDARD – II
Better Eye: Distance vision =V, without glasses not below 6/24
after correction with glasses not below 6/66
Near Vision reads 0.8
Worse Eye: V-without glasses not below 6/24 and
after correction with glasses not below 6/12
Near vision reads 1
ii. Each eye must have a full field of vision
iii. Colour blindness, squint or any morbid condition of the eye or the lids
of either eye, will result in disqualification.
For the post of Excise Sub Inspector
Vision:
Right Eye : Near Vision 0/5 (Snellen) Distance : 6/6
Left Eye: Near Vision 0/5 (Snellen) Distance : 6/6
Each eye must have a full field of vision, colour blindness, squint or any morbid
condition of the eye or the lids of either eye, will result in disqualification.
For the post of Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector: under APTSS Rules, Must be
certified to possess the visual standards specified below without glasses:
(a) Right Eye: Distance Vision 6/6 - Near Vision: 0.5 (on Snellen’s Chart)
(b) Left Eye: Distance Vision 6/6 - Near Vision: 0.5 (on Snellen’s Chart)
(c) Each eye must have a full field of vision.
(d) Colour Blindness, squint or any morbid conditions of the eyes or lids of
either eye shall be deemed to be a disqualification.
d) (i) In respect of the posts / services concerned with the safety of public,
the total amount of Myopia (including the cylinder) shall not exceed (– 4.00 D).
Total amount of Hypermetropia (including the cylinder) shall not exceed (+ 4.00 D)
Provided that in case a candidate is found unfit on ground of high
myopia/very Hypermetropia the matter shall be referred to a Special Board of
three ophthalmologists to declare whether this myopia/ Hypermetropia isNotification PDF — Page 59
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pathological or not. In case it is not pa thological, the candidate shall be declared
fit, provided he fulfills the visual requirements otherwise.
(ii) In every case of myopia/ Hypermetropia, fundus examination should be
carried out and results recorded. In the event of pathological condition being
present which is likely to be progressive and affect the efficiency of the candidate
he/ she should be declared unfit.
(e) Field of Vision: The field of vision shall be tested in respect of all
services by the confrontation method. When such test gives unsatisfactory or
doubtful result the field of vision should be determined on the perimeter.
(f) Night Blindness: Broadly there are two types of night blindness:
(1)As a result of Vitamin A deficiency and (2) As a result of Organic disease of
Retina -common cause being Retinitis Pigmentosa. In (1)The fundus is normal,
generally seen in younger age group and ill-nourished persons and improves by
large doses of Vitamin A. In (2) the fundus is often involved and mere fundus
examination will reveal the condition in majority of cases. The patient in this
category is an adult and may not suffer from malnutrition. For both (1) and (2)
dark adaptation test will reveal the condition.
(g). Colour Vision: The testing of colour vision shall be essential in respect
of the posts /services mentioned at Para II.
Colour perception should be graded into higher and lower grade depending
upon the size of aperture in the lantern as described in the table below:
Higher Grade Lower Grade
Grade Colour colour Perception
perception
1. Distance between the Lamp and the
candidate 16 ft 16 ft
2. Size of aperture 1.3 mm 13 mm
3. Time of exposure 5 seconds 5 seconds
Satisfactory colour vision constitutes recognition with ease and without
hesitation of signals red, green and yellow colours. The use of Ishihara’s plates,
shown in good light and a suitable Edrige Green’s Lantern shall be considered
quite dependable for testing colour vision. In doubtful cases where a candidate
fails to qualify when tested by only one of the two tests, both the tests should be
employed.
(h). Ocular condition other than visual acuity:
i. Any organic disease or a progressive refractive error, which is likely
to result in lowering visual acuity, should be considered a
disqualification.
ii. Squint: Squint with normal vision in both eyes can be corrected. For
the posts of RDO, DSP (Jails), FRO/ACF& AES, such a candidate
may be declared temporarily unfit. For the remaining posts, i.e., DSP
(Civil), DSP (Communications), DFO, AMVI & Excise SI squint shall
be cause for disqualification.
iii. If a person has one eye or if he has one eye which has normal vision
and the other eye is amblyopic or has subnormal vision the usual
effect is that the person is lacking stereoscopic vision for perception
of depth. The medical board may recommend as fit, such persons,
provided the normal eye has 6/6 distant vision, J/1 near vision with
or without glasses provided the error in any meridian is not more
than 4 dioptres for distant vision.
Full field of vision:
Normal colour vision wherever required.
Provided the board is satisfied that the candidate can perform all
functions for the particular job in question.Notification PDF — Page 60
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iv. Contact Lenses: During the medical examination of a candidate,
the use of contact lenses is not to be allowed. It is necessary that
when conducting eye test the illumination of the typed letters for
distant vision should have an illumination of 15 foot-candles.
GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL OPHTHALMIC BOARD:
Special Ophthalmic Board for eye examination shall consist of 3
ophthalmologists:
(a ) Cases where the Medical Board has recorded visual function within normal
prescribed limits but suspects a disease of progressive and organic nature
which is likely to cause damage to the visual function should refer the
candidates to a Special Ophthalmic Board for opinion as part of the first
medical Board
(b ) All cases of any type of surgery on eyes, IOL refractive corneal surgery and
doubtful cases of colour defect should be referred to a Special Ophthalmic
Board.
(c ) In such cases where a candidate is found to be having high myopia or high
hyper-metropia the medical board should immediately refer the candidates
for a Special Board of three Ophthalmologists constituted by the Medical
Superintendent of the Hospital with the Head of the Department of
Ophthalmology of the Hospital or the Senior most Ophthalmologist as the
Chairman of the Special Ophthalmic Board. The Ophthalmologists /
Medical Officer who has conducted the preliminary ophthalmic examination
cannot be a part of the Special Board.
The examination by the special board should preferably be done on the
same day. Whenever it is not possible to convene the special board of three
Ophthalmologists on the day of the Medical Examination by the Medical Board,the
Special Board may be convened at an earliest possible date.
The Special Ophthalmic Board may carry out detailed investigations before
arriving at their decision.
The medical board’s report may not be deemed as complete unless it
includes the report of the special board for all such cases which are referred to it.
Guidelines for reporting on border line unfit cases:
In border line cases of substandard visual acuity, subnormal colour vision,
the test will be repeated after 15 minutes by the board before declaring a person
unfit.
07. Blood Pressure: The Board will use its discretion regarding Blood Pressure.
A rough method of calculating normal maximum systolic pressure is as follows:
(i) With young subjects of 15-25 years of age, the average is about 100
plus the age.
(ii) With subjects of over 25 years of age, the general rule of 110 plus
half the age seems quite satisfactory.
N.B. – As a general rule any systolic pressure over 140 mm. and diastolic
over 90 mm. should be regarded as suspicious and the candidate should be
hospitalized by the board before giving their final opinion regarding the candidate’s
fitness or otherwise. The hospitalization report should indicate whether the rise in
blood pressure is of transient nature due to excitement etc. or whether it is due to
any organic disease. In all such cases X-ray and electrocardiographic examination
of heart and blood urea clearance test should be done as a routine. The final
decision as to fitness or otherwise of a candidate will, however, rest with the
medical board only.
Method of taking blood pressure: the mercury manometer type of instrument
should be used as a rule. The measurement should not be taken within fifteen
minutes of any exercise or excitement. Provided the candidate and particularly
his/her arm is relaxed, he/she may be either lying or sitting. The arm is
supported comfortably at the candidate’s side in a more or less horizontal position.
The arm should be freed from the cloth to the shoulder. The cuff completely
deflated should be applied with the middle of the rubber over the inner side of the
arm and its lower edge an inch or two above the bend of the elbow. The followingNotification PDF — Page 61
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returns of cloth bandage should spread evenly over the bag to avoid bulging
during inflation.
The brachial artery is located by palpitation at the bend of the elbow and
the stethoscope is then applied lightly and centrally over it below but not in
contact with the cuff. The cuff is inflated to about 200mm.hg. and then slowly
deflated. The level at which the column stands when soft successive sounds are
heard represents the systolic pressure. When more air is allowed to escape the
sound will be heard to increase in intensity. The level at which the well-heard
clear sounds change to soft muffed fading sounds represents the diastolic
pressure. The measurements should be taken in fairly brief period of times as
prolonged pressure of the cuff is irritating to the candidate and will vitiate the
reading. Rechecking if necessary should be done only a few minutes after
complete deflation of the cuff. Sometimes as the cuff is deflated sounds heard at a
certain level may disappear as pressure falls and reappear at a still lower level.
This silent gap may cause error in readings.
08. Urine Examination:
The urine (passed during the process of examination) should be examined
and the results recorded. Where a Medical Board finds sugar present in the
candidate’s urine by the usual chemical tests, the Board will proceed with the
examination with all its other aspects and will also specially note down any signs
or symptoms suggestive of diabetes. If, except for the glycosuria, the Board finds
the candidate conforms to the standards of medical fitness required, they may
pass the candidate as fit, subject to the glycosuria being non-diabetic and the
Board will refer the case to a specified Specialist in Medicine who has hospital and
laboratory facilities at his/her disposal. The Medical Specialist will carry out
whatever examinations, clinical and laboratory, he considers necessary including
a standard blood sugar tolerance test, and will submit his/her opinion to the
Medical Board upon which the Medical Board will base its final opinion “fit’’ or
‘’unfit’’. For this purpose the candidates will not be required to appear in person
before the Board on the second occasion. To exclude the effect of medication it
may be necessary to retain a candidate for several days in hospital under strict
supervision.
09. (Pregnancy): A woman candidate, who as a result of tests is found to be
pregnant of 12 weeks standing or over should be declared temporarily unfit until
the confinement is over. She should be re-examined for fitness certificate six
weeks after the date of confinement, subject to the production of a medical
certificate of fitness from a registered medical practitioner.
10. THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL POINTS SHOULD BE OBSERVED:
(a) That the candidate’s hearing in each ear is good and that there is no sign of
disease of the ear. In case it is defective the candidate should be got
examined by an ENT Specialist, provided that if the defect in hearing is
remediable by operation or by use of a hearing aid a candidate cannot be
declared unfit on that account provided he/she has no progressive disease
in the ear. The following are the guidelines for the medical examining
authority in this regard.
1. Marked or total deafness in one ear Fit, if the deafness is up to 30 decibles in
other ear being normal higher frequency.
2. Perceptive deafness in both ears in Fit, if the deafness is up to 30 decibles in
which some improvement is speech frequencies of 1000-4000
possible by a hearing aid
3. Perforation of tympanic membrane (i). one ear normal other ear having,
of central or marginal type perforation of tympanic membrane –
temporarily unfit.
Under improved conditions of ear
surgery, a candidate with marginal or
other perforation in both ears should be
given a chance by declaring him
temporarily unfit and then he may be
considered under 4(ii) below
(ii). Marginal or attic perforation in both
ears ‘unfit’Notification PDF — Page 62
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(iii). Central perforation in both ears
‘temporarily unfit’.
4. Ears with mastoid cavity subnormal (i).Either ear normal hearing and other ear
hearing on one side/on both sides with mastoid cavity – ‘Fit’
(ii). Mastoid cavity of both sides –‘Unfit’
5. Persistently discharging ear ‘Temporarily Unfit’
operated/ un-operated.
6. Chronic inflammatory/ allergic A decision will be taken as per
condition of nose with or without circumstances of individual cases
bony deformities of nasal Septum
7. Chronic inflammatory conditions of (i).Chronic inflammatory conditions of
tonsils and/or Larynx tonsils and /or larynx- ‘fit’
(ii).Hoarseness of voice of severe degree if
present then ‘temporarily unfit’.
8. Benign or locally malignant (i).benign tumours ‘temporarily unfit’
tumours of the E.N.T. (ii).Malignant Tumour- ‘Unfit’
9.Otosclerosis If the hearing is within 30 decibels after
operation or with the help of hearing aid –
‘Fit’
10. Congenital defects of ear, nose or
throat. (i).If not interfering with functions – ‘Fit’
11. Nasal/poly “Temporarily unfit’.
(b) That his/her speech is without impediment;
(c) That his/her teeth are in good order and that he/she is provided
with dentures where necessary for effective mastication (well filled
teeth will be considered as sound);A candidate with decayed teeth
may be declared as temporarily unfit. However decayed teeth are a
disqualification for the posts of AMVI& DSP (Communications)&
Excise SI.
(d) That the chest is well formed and his/her chest expansion sufficient
and that the hearts and lungs are sound
(e) That there is no evidence of any abdominal disease;
(f) That the ear-drum is not ruptured;
(g) That he/she does not suffer from hydrocele, varicose veins or piles;
Candidates suffering from such complaint may be declared
temporarily unfit. However varicose veins is a disqualification for the
posts of AMVI, DSP (Communications) & Excise SI.
(h) That his/her limbs, hands and feet are well formed and developed
and that there is free and perfect motion of all joints – However,
fractured limbs are a disqualification for DSP (Communications),
Excise SI& AMVI.
(i) That he/she does not suffer from any inveterate skin disease;
(j) That there is no congenital malformation or defect;
(k) That he/she does not bear traces of acute or chronic disease pointing
to an impaired constitution;
(l) That he/she bears marks of efficient vaccination; and
(m) That he/she is free from communicable diseases.
11. Candidates with knocked knees and flat foot are to be declared as unfit
for all posts/ services mentioned at para II. Candidates with pigeon chest,
hammer toes are unfit for the posts of AMVI, DSP (Communications) & Excise SI.
12. Radiographic examination of the chest should be done as a routine in
all cases for detecting any abnormality of the heart and lungs, which may not be
apparent by ordinary physical examination in respect of such candidates who are
declared finally successful.
13. Candidates who are affected with certain curable afflictions may be
declared as ‘temporarily unfit’ by the Medical Board. Such afflictions have been
specified at paras 6(h-ii), 9 & 10 (above).
i. In case where a Medical Board considers that a minor disability
disqualifying a candidate for Government Service can be cured by treatment
(medical or surgical) a statement to the effect should be recorded by the Medical
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to the effect by the appointing authority and when a cure has been affected it will
be open to the authority concerned to ask for another Medical Board.
ii. In the case of candidates who are to be declared ‘Temporarily Unfit’ the
period specified for re-examination should not ordinarily exceed six months at the
maximum. On re-examination after the specified period these candidates should
not be declared temporarily unfit for a further period but a final decision in regard
to their fitness for appointment or otherwise should be given.
14 a. In case of doubt regarding health of a candidate the Chairman of the
Medical Board may consult a suitable Hospital specialist to decide the issue of
fitness or unfitness of the candidate for Government Service e.g. if a candidate is
suspected to be suffering from any mental defect or aberration, the Chairman of
the Board may consult a Hospital Psychiatrist, Psychologist, etc.,
b. When any defect is found it must be noted in the certificate and the
medical examiner should state his opinion whether or not it is likely to interfere
with the efficient performance of the duties which will be required of the
candidate.
c. In case where a candidate is declared unfit for appointment to the
Government Service the ground for rejection may be communicated to the
candidate in broad terms without giving minute details regarding the defects
pointed out by the Medical Board.
d. The report of the Medical Board should be treated as confidential.
e. The decision of the Chairman of the Medical Board (conducting the
medical examination of the concerned candidate) about the fitness of the
candidate shall be final.
15. The candidates filing an appeal against the decision of the Medical
Board have to deposit an appeal fee of Rs.100.00 in such manner as may be
prescribed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in this behalf. This fee would be
refunded if the candidate is declared fit by the Appellate Medical Board. The
candidates may, if they like, enclose a medical certificate in support of their claim
of being fit. Appeals should be submitted within 21 days of the date of the
communication in which the decision of the Medical Board is communicated to the
candidates; otherwise request for second medical examination by an Appellate
Medical Board will not be entertained. The Medical Examination by the Appellate
Medical Board be arranged as decided by Commission and no travelling allowance
or daily allowance will be admissible for the journeys performed in connection with
the medical examination.
MEDICAL BOARD’S REPORT
The following intimation is made for the guidance of the Medical
Examination:-
1. The standard of physical fitness to be adopted should make due allowance
for the age and length of service, if any, of the candidate concerned.
No person will be deemed qualified for admission to the Public Service who
shall not satisfy Government or appointing authority as the case may be that he
has no disease, constitutional affliction, or bodily infirmity, unfitting him or likely
to unfit him for that Service.
It should be understood that the question of fitness involves the future as
well as present and that one of the main objects of medical examinations is to
secure continuous effective service, and in the case of candidates for permanent
appointment to prevent early pension or payments in case of pre-mature death. It
is at the same time to be noted that the question is one of the likelihood of
continuous effective service and the rejection of a candidate need not be advised
on account of the presence of a defect which in only a small proportion of cases is
found to interfere with continuous effective service.
A Lady Doctor will be co-opted as a member of the Medical Board whenever
a woman candidate is to be examined.Notification PDF — Page 64
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a) CANDIDATE’S STATEMENT AND DECLARATION.
The candidate must make the statement required below prior to his Medical
Examination and must sign the Declaration appended thereto. His attention is
specially directed to the warning contained in the note below:-
1 State your name in full (in block letters) :
2 (a) State your age and birth place
(b) Do you belong to races such as Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Assamese,
Nagaland Tribes etc., whose average height is distinctly lower,
Answer ‘Yes” or “No” and if the answer is “Yes” state the name of the
race.
3 (a) Have you ever had smallpox intermittent or any other fever
enlargement of suppuration of glands, spitting of blood, asthma,
heart disease, lung disease, fainting attack, rheumatism,
appendicitis?
OR
(b) Any other disease or accident requiring confinement to bed and
medical or surgical treatment?
4. When were you last vaccinated?
5. Have you suffered from any form of nervousness due to over work or any
other causes?
6. Furnish the following particulars concerning your family:-
Father’s age if Father’s age at No. of brothers No. of brothers
living and state death and cause living, their age dead, their age,
of Health of death and state of and causes of
health death
1 2 3 4
1.
2.
3.
Mother’s age if Mother’s age at No. of sisters No. of sisters
living and state death and cause living, their age dead, their age,
health of death and state of and causes of
health death
1 2 3 4
7. Have you been examined by a Medical Board before?
8. If answer to the above is “Yes”, please state what service/services you were
examined for?
9. Who was the examining authority?
10. When and where was the Medical Board held?
11. Result of the Medical Board’s examination if communicated to you or if you
know.
12. All the above answers are to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and
correct and I shall be liable for action under law for any material infirmity
in the information furnished by me or suppression of relevant material
information. The furnishing of false information or suppression of any
factual information would be a disqualification and is likely to render me
unfit for employment under the Government. If the fact that false
information has been furnished or that there has been suppression of any
factual information comes to notice at any time during my service, my
services would be liable to be terminated.
Candidate’s signature
Signed in my presence
Signature of the Chairman of the BoardNotification PDF — Page 65
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PROFORMA
(a) Report of the Medical Board on (name of candidate) Physical
Examination.
1. General development: Good _______ Fair _______ Poor _______
2. Nutrition: Thin _______ Average _______ Obese _______
3. Height: (Without Shoes) _______
4. Weight _______
5. Best Weight _______When _______ any recent changes in weight _______
6. Temperature _______.
Girth of Chest:
1. (1)After full inspiration
(2)After full expiration
2. Skin: Any obvious disease
3. Eyes:
(1) Any disease :
(2) Night Blindness :
(3) Defect in colour vision :
(4) Field of vision :
(5) Visual acuity :
(6) Fundus examination :
Acuity of vision Naked eye with glasses Strength of glass sph. Cyl. Axis
1 2 3
Distant Vision
RE
LE
Near Vision
RE
LE
Hypermetropia (Manifest)
RE
LE
4. Ears _____ Inspection _____________ Hearing:
Right Ear _____________
Left Ear _____________
5. Glands ______________ Thyroid _________
6. Condition of teeth ____________________
7. Respiratory system: Does physical examination reveal anything abnormal in
the respiratory organs___________ If yes explain fully ___________
8. Circulatory System:
(a) Heart: Any Organic Lesions ___________________________ Rates
Standing ____________ After hopping 25 times
________________________ 2 minutes after hopping
(b) Blood Pressure:
Systolic ________ Diastolic __________
9. Abdomen:
Girth___________Tenderness ________________
Hernia ___________________
(a) Palpable Liver Spleen ____________ Kidneys ________ Tumours
__________ Haemorrhoids _______ Fistula __________
10. Nervous System : Indication of nervous or mental disabilities
_________________
11. Loco Motor System: Any abnormality
12. Genito Urinary System: Any evidence of Hydrocele, Varicocele etc.,
Urine Analysis;
(a) Physical appearance _________________
(b) Sp Gr _________________________________
(c) Albumen______________________________
(d) Sugar __________________________________
(e) Casts __________________________________Notification PDF — Page 66
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(f) Cells __________________________________
13. Is there anything in the health of the candidates likely to render him unfit
for the efficient discharge of his duties in the service for which he is a
candidate?
Note:- In the case of female candidate, if it is found --- that she is
pregnant of 12 weeks standing or over, she would be declared
temporarily unfit vide Regulation 9.
14. (i) State the service for which the candidate has been examined and is the
candidate fit for field service?
(a) Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO)
(b) Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil).
(c) Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men).
(d) Deputy Superintendent of Police (Communications).
(e) Divisional Fire Offer.
(f) Assistant Prohibition and Excise Superintendent.
(g) Excise Sub-Inspector.
(h) Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector.
(i) Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACFs).
(j) Forest Range Officers (FROs).
15. Chest X-Ray Examination.
Note: The Board should record their findings under one of the following
three categorie s:-
(i) Fit_________________________
(ii) Unfit on account of _________
(iii) Temporarily unfit on account of ________
(iv) Fit only for specified vacancy reserved for physically impaired ___
Place: Chairman
Signature Member
Date: Member
Seal of the Medical Board
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