APPSC Group 2 Previous Papers

This article provides previously held question papers for the Grade II posts of APPSC. We provide APPSC group 2 previous papers in pdf format below. APPSC stands for Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission which is responsible for conducting the papers for grade 1, grade 2, grade 3 etc. papers for the state government.

Table of Contents

Age

Minimum Age – 18 years
Maximum Age – 42 years (For other posts)
Maximum Age – 28 years (For Excise Sub-Inspector)

Educational Qualification

Check the official notification for the recruitment year to get details. It is generally a bachelor’s or master’s degree in which stream is respective to the post.

Scheme of Examination

Screening Test or Prelims Test

Subject	Maximum Marks	No of Questions	Duration in Minutes
General Studies & Mental Ability	150	150	150
Total	150

Note:

There will be a negative marking of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer.
It is of an objective type

Main Examination

Paper	Subject	Maximum Marks	No of Questions	Duration in Minutes
Paper – 1	1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the history of Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh. 2. General Overview of the Indian Constitution.	150	150	150
Paper – 2	1. Indian and AP Economy 2. Science and Technology	150	150	150
	Total	300

Note: There will be a negative marking of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer.

Computer Proficiency Test

Test	Duration	Maximum Marks	Minimum Qualifying Marks
Proficiency in Office Automation with the usage of Computers and Associated Software.	60	100	SC/ST/PH – 30 B.C’s – 35 O.C’s – 40

APPSC Group 2 Computer Assessment Pattern

Part-A: The test is designed to assess candidates through Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), accounting for 20% of the Total Marks.

Part-B: A computer-based assessment test requires candidates to:

Develop a model document and organize it in a formatted manner. This should include evaluating typing speed, organizing the document, and covering aspects like inserting tables, images/WordArt, mail merge, etc. (25% of Total Marks)
Evaluate typing speed (25% of Total Marks.) (Mandatory qualification based on existing norms)
Organize and insert different objects (15% of Total Marks.)
Prepare an Excel Sheet, fill it with data, and format it. This involves merging/splitting cells, using formulae for cell calculations, applying conditional formatting, and creating different graphs based on the data. (20% of Total Marks.)
Develop a PowerPoint presentation using standard layouts. Populate different slides with content such as formatted text, images, tables, transition effects, animation, etc. (20% of Total Marks.)

APPSC Group 2 Syllabus

APPSC Group 2 Computer Syllabus

APPSC Group 2 Notification 2023