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ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION: HYDERABAD
N O T I F I C A T I O N  N O .  1 1 / 2 0 1 2 ,  D t :  1 7 / 0 3 / 2 0 1 2 -  
SPECIAL RECRUITMENT FOR SC, ST BACKLOG VACANCIES
(LIMITED RECRUITMENT - 2012)
PARA-1:
Recruitment applications are invited On-line through the proforma Application to be made available on
WEBSITE (www.apspsc.gov.in) for recruitment to the various posts from SC, ST Candidates.
 The desirous eligible Candidates may apply ON-LINE by satisfying themselves with the terms
and conditions of this recruitment. The details are as follows:-
PC.
No.
Name of the Post
Zone/
M.Z/
SL
Community
Age as on
01/07/2012
Scale of
Pay
Rs.
01
Zilla Sainik Welfare Officers in A.P.
Sainik Welfare Service.
SL
SC(G)-2
ST(W)-1
18-52
16,150-
42,590/-
02
Assistant Electrical Inspectors in  A.P.
Electrical Inspectorate Services
SL ST(W)-1 18-46
19,050-
45,850
03
Sr. Stenographers in A.P. Sect., Law
Dept.,
SL SC/ST(W)-1 18-46
12,910-
36,700/-
Z-I SC(G)-1L
Z-III
SC(G)-1NL*
ST(W)-1L
04
Technical Assistants in Geophysics in
Ground Water Sub – Service
Z-IV
SC/ST(W)-1L
ST/SC(W)- 1L
SC(W)-1L
18-46
16,150-
42,590/-
05
Assistant Engineer in Ground Water
Dept.,
Z-VI ST(W)-1L 18-46
15,280-
40,510/-
06
Lecturer in Govt., Polytechnic
Colleges in Sugar Tech.
Z-IV SC(W) -1L 18-46
10,845-
22,955/-
Z-III ST(W)-1L
07  Z-V SC(W)-1L
Municipal Assistant Engineers in A.P.
Municipal Engineering sub service
Z-VI ST(W)-1L
18-46
15,280-
40,510/-
Z-I ST(W)-1L
08  Z-II ST(W)-1L
Assistant Hydrologists in A.P. Ground
Water Service
Z-V SC(W)-1L
18-46
18,030-
43,630/-
09
Deputy Inspector of Survey in A.P.
Survey and Land Records Sub
Service.
MZ-I ST(W)-1L 18-46
12,910-
36,700/-
**10
Assistant Director of Mines  in A.P.
Mining Service
SL SC(W)-1 18-46
19,050-
45,850
*NL :- Corrigendum, Dt. 26/03/2012
** Added, Dt. 31/03/2012
N.B.:-   M.Z. = Multi Zone;  SL= State Level; G= General; W=Women; L= Local.
Pc.  Online submission
No.
Name of the Post
From To
Last date for
payment of
processing Fee
01
Zilla Sainik Welfare Officers in
A.P. Sainik Welfare Service.
***30/07/2012 ***30/08/2012 ***28/08/2012
02
Assistant Electrical Inspectors
in  A.P. Electrical Inspectorate
Services
11/04/2012 11/05/2012 09/05/2012
03
Sr. Stenographers in A.P. Sect.,
Law  Dept.,
07/06/2012 07/07/2012 05/07/2012
04
Technical Assistants in Geophysics
in Ground Water Sub – Service
30/07/2012 30/08/2012 28/08/2012
05
Assistant Engineer in Ground Water
Dept.,
23/07/2012 23/08/2012 21/08/2012
06
Lecturer in Govt., Polytechnic
Colleges in Sugar Tech.
08/05/2012 08/06/2012 06/06/2012
07
Municipal Assistant Engineers in
A.P. Municipal Engineering sub
service
23/07/2012 23/08/2012 21/08/2012
08
Assistant Hydrologists in A.P.
Ground Water Service
30/07/2012 30/08/2012 28/08/2012
09
Deputy Inspector of Survey in A.P.
Survey and Land Records Sub
Service.
23/07/2012 23/08/2012 21/08/2012 2
**10
Assistant Director of Mines  in A.P.
Mining Service
30/07/2012 30/08/2012 28/08/2012
*** Orders, Dt. 10/04/2012
NOTE:
1. THE APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH THE USER GUIDE AND DECIDE
THEMSELVES AS TO THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE
APPLYING AND ENTER THE PARTICULARS COMPLETELY ONLINE. ALL CANDIDATES
HAVE TO PAY  RS. 100/- (RUPEES ONE HUNDRED ONLY) TOWARDS APPLICATION
PROCESSING FEE.
2. APPLICANT MUST COMPULSORILY FILL-UP ALL RELEVANT COLUMNS OF APPLICATION
AND SUBMIT APPLICATION THROUGH WEBSITE ONLY. THE PARTICULARS MADE
AVAILABLE IN THE WEBSITE SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH COMPUTER AND THE
ELIGIBILITY DECIDED IN TERMS OF NOTIFICATION AND CONFIRMED ACCORDINGLY.
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 DISCREPANCY.
4. APPLICANTS MUST COMPULSORILY UPLOAD HIS/HER OWN  SCANNED PHOTO AND
SIGNATURE THROUGH J.P.G FORMAT.
5. THE APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT FURNISH ANY PARTICULARS THAT ARE FALSE,
TAMPERED, FABRICATED OR SUPPRESS ANY MATERIAL INFORMATION WHILE MAKING
AN APPLICATION THROUGH WEBSITE.
6. IMPORTANT:- HAND WRITTEN/TYPED/PHOTOSTAT COPIES/PRINTED APPLICATION FORM
WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
7. ALL THE ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY SHALL
COMPULSORILY BE KEPT WITH THE APPLICANTS TO PRODUCE AS AND WHEN
REQUIRED, ON THE DAY OF VERIFICATION DATE ITSELF FOR VERIFICATION. IF
CANDIDATES FAIL TO PRODUCE THE SAME, THE CANDIDATURE IS REJECTED /
DISQUALIFIED WITHOUT ANY FURTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
The following blank formats (Proforma) are available in the Commission’s Website
(www.apspsc.gov.in) The candidates can use, if required.
i). Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate
ii). Declaration by the Un-Employed
iii). School Study Certificate
iv). Certificate of Residence
IMPORTANT NOTE: Distribution of vacancies among roster points is  subject to variation and
confirmation from the Unit Officer/ Appointing authority.
NOTE ON IMPORTANT LEGAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
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 and Rule
6 of APPSC Rules of procedure.  The vacancies are only approximate, subject to variation and
confirmation by the Unit Officer, till such time as decided by the Commission and in any case, no
cognisance 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.
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 from time to time
in terms of respective Special Rules/Adhoc Rules governing the Recruitment and G.O.Ms.No. 580
Home (Passports-C) Dept., dt. 4/10/1991, G.O. Ms. No. 200, E.F.E.S. & T (Ser-I.1), Dated
7/8/1990, Electricity Act, 2003 and I.E. Rules 1956, A.P. Cinema(Reg.) Rules, A.P. Electrical
Licensing Regulations 1987 and A.P. Electricity Duty Act,  G.O. Ms. No. 455, GA(Ser.B) Dept., dt.
31/12/1997, G.O. Ms. No. 534, GA(Ser.B) Dept., dt. 15/12/1999, G.O. Ms. No. 357 Irrigation and
C.A.D., (C.A.D. Ser.I) Department dt. 4/12/1992, G.O. Ms. No. 178, HE(T.E.I-2) Dept., dt.
09/12/2005, G.O. Ms. No. 717, Municipal Administration Dept., dt. 8/07/1964, G.O. Ms. No. 102
Revenue (SS.2) Dept., dt. 05/02/2001, G.O. Ms. No. 8, Irrigation & CAD (CAD.SER.I) Dept., dt.
16/01/1991,  G.O. Ms. No. 50, I& CAD [Ser.VIII.A2] Dept., Dt. 06/04/2005, G.O. Ms. No. 282,
GA(Ser.A) Dept., dt. 20/09/2003, G.O. Ms. No. 59, Industries & Commerce (Mines-I) Dept., Dt.
10/03/1998 departmental respective Special Rules and other related G.Os, Rules etc. applicable
in this regard.  
3.  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 General
Rules for State and Subordinate Service Rules, Rule 2 (28) Explanation:- No person who
professes  a religion different from Hinduism shall be deemed a member  of scheduled  caste.
4. The Scheme of local reservation, wherever applicable has been indicated in the table at Para-1.
The candidates may refer the same for applying the local posts including the definition of local
cadres Para-7 of this Recruitment Notification. 3
5.  Reservation and eligibility in terms of General Rule 22 & 22 (A) of A.P. State and Subordinate
Service Rules are applicable subject to respective Special/ Adhoc Rules.
6. Rules:  All are informed that the various conditions and criterion prescribed herein are governed
by the General Rules of 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 cited as in force.
7. The Commission is empowered under the provisions of Article 315 and 320 of the Constitution of
India read with relevant laws, rules, regulations and executive instructions and all other enabling
legal 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 whole recruitment and selection
process is carried out with utmost regard to maintain secrecy and confidentiality so as to ensure
that the principle of merit is scrupulously followed.  A candidate shall be disqualified for
appointment, if he himself 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.
8. The Commission is also empowered to invoke the penal provisions of the A.P. Public
Examinations (Prevention of Malpractices) and unfair means Act 25/97 and for matters connected
therewith or incidental thereto in respect of this Notification.
9. The Reservation to Women will apply as per General Rules and Special Rules.
10.  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, their Head of Office/ Department, that they have applied for this
recruitment.
11. The Candidates who have obtained Degrees through Open Universities/Distance Education mode
are required to have recognition by the Distance Education Council, IGNOU. Unless such
Degrees had 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.
Para-2:   EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
 Applicants must possess the educational and other qualifications from a recognized University
as detailed below or equivalent thereto, subject to various specifications in the relevant service rules
as on the date of notification.
PC.
No.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
01
a) No Ex-Servicemen who retired below the rank of Captain or equivalent rank in the Army, Navy
OR Air Force shall be eligible.
b) Must possesss the minimum general educational qualifications prescribed in the schedule to
the general rules or equivalent qualification of Indian Army, Navy or Air force.
NB:- Discharged certificates from the Army/Navy/Air Force as the case may be, should be
furnished at the appropriate time.
02
Must possess Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience:  3 Years practical experience in Electrical Engineering of which not less than one
year shall be in the field of Electrical and Mechanical Workshop or Generation or Transmission or
Distribution of Electricity  or in the administration of I.E. Act, 1910 and the rules made there under
in a position of responsibility.
N.B:- Experience Certificate should be from an Electrical Contractor [License Grade-A/Grade-B
Form HA/HB] issued by the Electrical Licensing Board to the company where he/she has worked.
03
Bachelor’s Degree of a University; and
a)   Pass in Typewriting Higher English and Shorthand Higher (English), and
b)   Pass in Typewriting Lower Telugu and Shorthand Lower (Telugu).
04
M.Sc or M.Sc. (Tech.) or M.Tech. or its equivalent in Geophysics from a University recognized by
U.G.C.
05 Diploma in Civil Engineering or any other equivalent Qualification.
06
A Degree in Sugar Technology (B.E./ B.Tech.) with not less than 55% of marks.  If candidates
with prescribed qualifications are not available, candidates with degree in “ Chemical
Engineering” (B.E./ B.Tech./ A.M.I.E.(A & B) with not less than 55% of marks with Sugar
Technology as an elective subject in the final year will be considered.
07
A Degree in B.E. (Civil) or its equivalent Qualification recognized by Central UGC or LSE, or LCE
or its equivalent Qualification.
Provided preference shall be given to the persons possessing B.E.(civil)
08
Must hold a Degree in Civil Engineering with Geology as one of the subject of a University or an
Institution recognized by the UGC or must have passed Section A and B of the A.I.M.E. (India)
Examination conducted by Institution of Engineers (India) OR M.Sc. [Hydrology], two years
course from any University recognized by the UGC.(Amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 50, I& CAD
[Ser.VIII.A2] Dept., Dt. 06/04/2005) 4
09
Must posses Diploma in Civil Engineering awarded by the A.P. State Board of Technical
Education or its equivalent examination as recognized by the A.P. State Board of Technical
Education.
**10
Must possess a Degree in Mining Engineering from any University of India established or
incorporated by or under a Central Act or Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized
by the University Grants Commission; or a Diploma in Mining Engineering from the Indian School
of Mines, Dhanbad or an equivalent Diploma from any other recognized Institute.
Para-3: AGE:- The candidates should fulfill the minimum and maximum age criteria as indicated in
Para-1 as on 01/07/2012.
NOTE: The upper age limit prescribed above is relaxable in the following cases:
S.
No
Category of candidates
Relaxation of age permissible
1 2  3
1. Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census
Department with a minimum service of 6 months.
3 Years
2. A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of
APSEB, APSRTC, Corporations, Municipalities etc. are
not eligible).
5 Years based on the length of
regular service.(ceiling for 5  ears)
3. Ex-Service men  3 Years & length of service
rendered in the armed forces.
4. N.C.C. (who have worked as instructor in N.C.C.) 3 Years & length of service
rendered in the N.C.C.
Para-4:FEE:  All candidates are exempted from payment of Fee. The SC/ST Candidates belonging to
other states are not entitled to apply as it is a backlog Recruitment.
Para-5:  PROCEDURE OF SELECTION:  
For Pc. No’s. 01, 02, 04, 05, 07, 08, 09 & 10:-
 THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE POSTS WILL BE MADE
BY WRITTEN EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE) FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES.
THE FINAL SELECTION OF THESE POSTS WILL BE BASED ON THE WRITTEN
EXAMINATION.
For Pc. No. 03:- THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE POSTS WILL
BE MADE BY WRITTEN EXAMINATION (CONVENTIONAL TYPE) FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES.
THE FINAL SELECTION OF THESE POSTS WILL BE BASED ON THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION.
1. The minimum qualifying marks for selection are SCs, and STs 30% or as per rules. The
minimum qualifying marks are relaxable in the case of SC/ST on the discretion of the Commission.
2. The candidates will be selected and allotted to Service/ Department as per their rank in the
merit list against the vacancies available.
N.B.: Mere securing minimum qualifying marks does not vest any right in a candidate for being
considered for selection.
3.  The appearance in all the papers at the Written Examination as per rules is compulsory.
Absence in any of the papers will automatically render his candidature as disqualified.
4. Candidates have to produce Original documents and other particulars  on the day of
verification date itself for verification as and when required and called for.  If  candidate fails to
produce the certificates if any one, and the particulars furnished in the Application do not tally with
the Original documents produced by the candidate, the candidature will be rejected/disqualified
without any further correspondence. As candidature for the recruitment is processed through
Computer/Electronic devices based on the particulars furnished in the Application Form, the candidate
is advised to fill in all the relevant particulars carefully.
5. While the Commission calls for preference of candidates in respect of posts etc., in the
application form, 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 enjoyed under Article 315
and 320 of the Constitution of India. Therefore, the Commission has the power to assigning a
successful candidate to any of the notified posts for which he is considered by them to be qualified
and eligible, subject to fulfilling the selection criterion.
6. 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 free from any bodily
defect or infirmity.
For Pc. No. 06:- THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE POSTS WILL
BE MADE IN TWO SUCCESSIVE STAGES VIZ.,
i) Written Examination (Objective Type)
and
ii) Oral Test in the shape of Interview only for those qualified as per Rules. 5
THE FINAL SELECTION OF THESE POSTS WILL BE BASED ON THE WRITTEN AND
ORAL MARKS PUT TOGETHER.
1. Only those candidates who qualify in the Written Examination by being ranked high will be
called for interview in 1:2 ratio.  The minimum qualifying marks for interview / selection are SCs, and
STs 30% or as per Rules.  The minimum qualifying marks are relaxable in the case of SC/ST at the
discretion of the Commission.
2. The candidates will be selected and allotted to the Service as per their rank in the merit list
and as per zonal preference for allotment of candidates against vacancies and for the vacancies
available.  
N.B.: Mere securing minimum qualifying marks does not vest any right in a candidate for being called
for interview.
3.   The appearance in all the papers at the Written Examination and also for interview in case
called upon, if qualified, as per Rules is compulsory.  Absence in any of the above tests will
automatically render his candidature as disqualified.
4. Candidates have to produce Original documents and other particulars for verification as and
when required and called for.  If the particulars furnished in the Application do not tally with the
Original documents produced by the candidate, the candidature will be rejected.  As candidature for
the recruitment is processed through Computer/Electronic devices based on the particulars furnished
in the Application Form, the candidate is advised to fill in all the relevant particulars carefully.
5. While the Commission calls for preference of candidates in respect of posts, zones  etc., in the
Application Form, 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 enjoyed under
Article 315 and 320 of the Constitution of India.  Therefore, the Commission has the power to assign a
successful candidate to any of the notified posts for which he is considered by them to be qualified
and eligible, subject to fulfilling the selection criterion. Mere claim of preference for any Zone for
allotment against vacancy does not confer a right to selection for that Zone in particular or any Zone in
general.  
6. The appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in the
appropriate medical classification, and if he is of sound health, active habits, free from any bodily
infirmity.
Para-6:  SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:  The Scheme and Syllabus for the Written Examination (Postwise) has been shown in Annexure-I.  
Para-7:  RESERVATION TO LOCAL CANDIDATES:
For Post Code No. 01 to 03 and 10 are State Level posts.
For Post Code No. 04 to 08 & 09: Reservation to the Local candidates is applicable as provided in
the Rules and as amended from time to time as in force on the date of Notification.  
DEFINITION OF LOCAL CANDIDATE:
(A) (i)"LOCAL CANDIDATE"  means a candidate for direct recruitment  to  any post  in relation to that
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  S.S.C
or  its  equivalent examination.    If however, he/she has not studied in any   educational institution
during the above four years period, it is enough if he/she has resided in that area which is claimed
as his/her local area during the above said period.
(ii) In case the candidate does not fall within the scope of the above it will be considered if he/she
has studied for a period of not less than seven years prior to and inclusive of the year in which
he/she has studied for 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  are equal such local area where he/she has
studied last (in such local area) 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.
(iii) If the claim for local candidature 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-year
period.  If, however, it is based on residence, a certificate should be submitted as and when asked
to do so (See relevant enclosure) obtained from an officer of the Revenue Department not below
the rank of a Mandal Revenue Officer in independent charge of a Mandal.
(iv) 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. 6
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 UPTO S.S.C. OR EQUIVALENT EXAMINATION, SUCH
CANDIDATES HAVE TO PRODUCE STUDY CERTIFICATES INVARIABLY. THE CANDIDATES,
WHO ACQUIRED DEGREE FROM OPEN UNIVERSITIES WITHOUT  STUDYING SSC/
MATRICULATION OR EQUIVALENT IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, HAVE TO SUBMIT
RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE ONLY. (SEE THE RELEVANT ENCLOSURE)
(C) Each of the following Zones comprises the Districts mentioned against each Zone.
Zones:
1.  Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram. (SKM, VSP, VZM)
2.  East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna. (EG, WG, KST)
3.  Guntur, Prakasam and Nellore. (GNT, PKM, NLR)
4.  Chittoor, Kadapa, Anantapur and Kurnool. (CTR, KDP, ATP, KNL)
5.  Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal and Khammam. (ADB, KRMN, WGL, KMM)
6.  Ranga Reddy, Nizamabad, Mahaboobnagar, Medak   and Nalgonda. Excluding the area under
City of Hyderabad. (RRD, NZB, MBNR, MDK, NLG, HYD)
City Cadre: City of Hyderabad consists of Hyderabad Division, Secunderabad Division of Municipal
Corporation of Hyderabad, Secunderabad Contonment area, O.U.Campus, Fatehnagar,
Bowenpally, Macha Bolarum, Malkajgiri, Uppal Khalsa, Alwal, Balanagar, Moosapet,
Kukatpally Panchayat Areas and Zamistanpur and Lallaguda villages. (HYD)
Preference 7 means – City Cadre (city of Hyderabad)
For Pc. No. 09:- The posts are organized into multi-zonal cadres i.e., Multi Zone – I ,  II & III.
M.Z.- I: Comprising the districts of Srikakulam (SKM), Visakhapatnam(VSP), Vizianagaram(VZM),
East Godavari(EG), West Godavari(WG) and Krishna(KST).
M.Z.- II: Comprising the districts of Guntur(GNT),  Prakasham(PKM), Nellore(NLR), Chittoor(CTR),
Kadapa(KDP), Ananthapur(ATP) and Kurnool(KNL).
M.Z.- III: Comprising the districts of Adilabad(ADB), Karimnagar(KRMN), Warangal(WGL),
Khammam(KMM), Hyderabad(HYD),  Nizamabad(NZB), Mahabubnagar(MBNR),
Medak(MDK), Nalgonda(NLG) and Ranga Reddy(RRD).
PARA-8: HOW TO APPLY:
A) HOW TO UPLOAD THE  APPLICATION FORM:
i) The Applicants have to read the User Guide for Online Submission of  Applications and then
proceed further.
I Step: The Candidate has to logon to the WEBSITE (www.apspsc.gov.in) and enter his/her Basic
Personal Details like Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, and Community.
II Step: Immediately on entering the above details the Applicant will get (downloadable)- Challan Form
to pay the Fee at AP Online centers /State Bank of India.
III Step: The Applicant should pay the prescribed Fee in any one of the A.P. Online centers / State
Bank of India and obtain Fee paid challan with Journal Number in the first instance.
IV Step: On the next working day after payment of Fee the Applicant should again visit WEBSITE
and enter the Journal Number to get and fill the format of Application and should submit ONLINE.
V Step: Affix your recent Colour Passport Size Photograph on a White Paper and then sign below the
photograph with Black Pen. Scan the above Photo and Signature and Upload in the
appropriate space provided (JPG Format) in Application Form.
VI Step: The applicants have to invariably fill all the relevant columns in the Application and should
submit ON-LINE .
ii)  Hand written/ Typed/ Photostat copies/ outside printed Application Form will not be
accepted and liable for rejection.
iii) Only applicants willing to serve anywhere in the Andhra Pradesh should apply.
iv) For any problems related to Online submission and downloading of Hall-Tickets please contact
040-23557455 (Call Time: 9.30 A.M to 1.00 P.M & 1.30 P.M to 5.30 P.M) or mail to
appschelpdesk@gmail.com.
NOTE:  
1. The Commission is not responsible, for any discrepancy in submitting through Online.  The
applicants are therefore, advised to strictly follow the instructions and User guide in their own
interest.
2. The particulars furnished by the applicant in the Application Form will be taken as final, and data
entry processed, based on these particulars only by Computer. Candidates should, therefore, be
very careful in Uploading / Submitting the Application Form Online.
3. 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 7
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 THROUGH THE FINAL STAGE OF RECRUITMENT
PROCESS OR EVEN AT A LATER STAGE.
4. Before Uploading/Submission Application Form, the Candidates should carefully ensure his/her
eligibility for this examination. NO RELEVANT COLUMN OF THE APPLICATION FORM SHOULD
BE LEFT BLANK, OTHERWISE APPLICATION FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
5. The candidates should carefully decide about the choice for CENTRE for the examination, which is
taken as final.  If any candidate appears at a centre/ Examination venue other than one allotted by
the Commission, the answer sheets of such candidates shall not be valued and liable for
invalidation.
6. The Commission reserves the right to create centre(s) for examination and also to call the
Candidates for the test at any other centre.
PARA-9: CENTRES FOR THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION:
1. The Written Examination will be held at HYDERABAD only.
2. The Written Examination is likely to be held on the following dates:-