APPSC Panchayat Secretary Exam Guide 2026
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| Exam Conducting Authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
| Name of the Post | Panchayat Secretary |
| Total Vacancies | 1051 (expecxted) |
| Selection Process | Screening Test and Main Exam |
| Hall Ticket Release Date | To be Announced |
| Last Date to get Hall Ticket | To be Announced |
| Exam Date and Time | To be Announced |
| Exam Center Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Exam Mode | Online / Offline |
| State | AP Government Jobs |
| Qualification | Graduates Government Jobs |
📊 Exam Information 2
| Districts | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Srikakulam | 107 |
| Vizianagaram | 119 |
| Visakhapatnam | 105 |
| East Godavari | 92 |
| West Godavari | 21 |
| Krishna | 19 |
| Guntur | 48 |
| Prakasam | 167 |
| S.P.S Nellore | 62 |
| Y.S.R Kadapa | - |
| Chittoor | 134 |
| Ananthapuramu | 38 |
| Kurnool | 88 |
| Carried forward | 51 |
| Total | 1051 |
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
| Category | Application Fee | Examination Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs. 250 | Rs. 80 |
| Reserved (from states other than Andhra Pradesh except for PH & Ex-servicemen) | Rs. 250 | Rs. 80 |
| Reserved (SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Servicemen) | Rs. 250 | - |
| Families having Household Supply (White Card holders issued by AP government) | Rs. 250 | - |
📊 Application Fee
- PH
- 10 years
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- SC, ST, BC
- 5 years
- Andhra Pradesh State Government Employees
- Maximum 5 years
- Ex-servicemen and N.C.C. (who have worked as an instructor in N.C.C.)
- Maximum 3 years or equivalent to years under service
- Retrenched temporary employees in the state Census Dept. with a minimum service of 6 months
- 3 years
- Widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands and are not remarried belonging to SC/ST
- 6 years
- Widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands and are not remarried not belonging to SC/ST
- 1 year
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Subject
- Syllabus
- Paper I General Studies and Mental Ability
- National and international events Current Affairs General Science and its applications in the daily lives, along with Science and Technological development The socio-economic and political history of India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh Indian Polity and governance Economic Development in India Physical Geography of India Disaster Management Sustainable development Logical reasoning Analytical ability Data interpretation Data analysis Visual representation of data Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Political, Cultural, and Legal implications
- Paper II Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special emphasis on Andhra Pradesh
- Evolution of Panchayati Raj System in India including Constitutional Amendments Evolution of Panchayati Raj system in Andhra Pradesh Roles and responsibilities of Panchayat Secretary Rural sociology Flagship rural development schemes Kep schemes of Panchayati Raj Department in Andhra Pradesh The rural economy of Andhra Pradesh Rural credit scenario of Andhra Pradesh Community-based organizations Women empowerment and economic development Revenue and expenditure management Accounting and administrative funds
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Studies and Mental Ability | 75 | 75 | 150 mins. |
| Part B | Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special emphasis on Andhra Pradesh | 75 | 75 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 mins. |
| Paper-2 | Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special emphasis on Andhra Pradesh | 150 | 150 | 150 mins. |
📊 Exam Information 8
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| APPSC Panchayat Secretary Prelims Exam | To be announced |
| APPSC Panchayat Secretary Mains Exam | To be announced |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Districts | Expected Cut off Marks (General Category) |
|---|---|
| Srikakulam | 54.10 |
| Vizianagaram | 51.76 |
| Visakhapatnam | 53.04 |
| East Godavari | 56.13 |
| West Godavari | 60.16 |
| Krishna | 60.79 |
| Guntur | 60.00 |
| Prakasam | 51.65 |
| S.P.S Nellore | 54.67 |
| Chittoor | 50.13 |
| Y.S.R Kadapa | 56.86 |
| Ananthapuramu | 60.53 |
| Kurnool | 58.97 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Districts | Expected Cut off marks (General Category) |
|---|---|
| Srikakulam | 179.05 |
| Vizianagaram | 180.78 |
| Visakhapatnam | 198.09 |
| East Godavari | 193.89 |
| West Godavari | 179.65 |
| Krishna | 192.00 |
| Guntur | 193.04 |
| Prakasam | 211.96 |
| S.P.S Nellore | 192.97 |
| Y.S.R Kadapa | 174.08 |
| Chittoor | 197.12 |
| Ananthapuramu | 187.86 |
| Kurnool | 192.90 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sr. No. | Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OC | 40% |
| 2 | BC | 35% |
| 3 | SC | 30% |
| 4 | ST and PH | As per rules specified by APPSC |
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| APPSC ASO Result | APPSC ASO Hall Ticket |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.When will the APPSC Panchayat Secretary application process begin?
The Commission has not yet released the APPSC Panchayat Secretary Recruitment Notification. Keep checking the official APPSC website to stay updated.
Q2.Where can I apply for the APPSC Panchayat Secretary recruitment exam?
To apply for the APPSC Panchayat Secretary Recruitment exam, you will have to submit an application form that will be available on the official website of the Commission as soon as the application process begins.
Q3.Do I need to print my APPSC Panchayat Secretary application form?
Yes, you should print your APPSC Panchayat Secretary application form as the information available on it, such as application ID, etc. will be useful in the future.
Q4.Can I pay the application fee of the APPSC Panchayat Secretary application form offline?
No, the Commission has not provided the option of paying the application fee offline. One has to pay it through online means.
Q5.I cannot locate my APPSC Panchayat Secretary Hall Ticket. What should I do?
If you cannot find your APPSC Panchayat Secretary Hall Ticket, then contact the officials at the Commission. They will look into the issue.
Q6.Why do I need two prints of the APPSC Panchayat Secretary Hall Ticket?
You only need one print of the APPSC Panchayat Secretary Hall Ticket. But you should get two so that you have a backup in case you lose the first one.
Q7.Will the Commission mail me the APPSC Panchayat Secretary Hall Ticket?
No, the Commission does not mail the Hall Ticket. You can print the APPSC Panchayat Secretary Hall Ticket to get the hard copy.
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