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APPSC Group III — Panchayat Secretary / Junior Assistant. 150 MCQs in 2.5 hours.
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Top merit — all posts accessible
85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
High merit range — preferred posts
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Good selection probability
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Moderate selection chance
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Marginal qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
As per the official Job Calendar, APPSC Group 2 notification will be released on September 15, 2026, for posts including Assistant Labour Officer, Deputy Tehsildar, and Junior Accountant. Group 3 notification date yet to be confirmed.
Source →APPSC is conducting certificate verification rounds for the previous Group 3 recruitment (Panchayat Secretary posts) from June to July 2025. Candidates selected in earlier cycle must attend verification at designated centers.
Source →Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission released the official Job Calendar 2026 on March 18, 2026, detailing notification dates for over 10,000 posts. While Group 1 and Group 2 notifications are scheduled, Group 3 notification timeline remains to be announced.
Source →APPSC Group 3 notification expected (tentative)
42 days awayWed, 8 Jul, 2026
Official notification for Group 3 Services (VRO, Panchayat Secretary) awaited; watch psc.ap.gov.in for updates
Application window opens (post-notification)
57 days awayThu, 23 Jul, 2026
Estimated 30-day application window following notification release
Application deadline (estimated)
87 days awaySat, 22 Aug, 2026
Last date to submit online application; payment portal closes same day
Prelims admit card release
137 days awaySun, 11 Oct, 2026
Hall tickets typically available 7-10 days before screening test
📌Screening Test (Prelims) exam date
147 days awayWed, 21 Oct, 2026
Objective-type MCQ exam; 75 questions on General Studies & Mental Ability
Prelims result announcement
177 days awayFri, 20 Nov, 2026
Qualifying candidates shortlisted for Mains examination
📌Mains examination dates
207 days awaySun, 20 Dec, 2026
Two papers (Paper I & II); 300 marks total; final merit determined by Mains score
Final result declaration
267 days awayThu, 18 Feb, 2027
Merit list published; document verification schedule follows for selected candidates
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Current Affairs
Events of national and international importance — last 18 months.
History of India
Ancient (Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta), medieval, and modern India.
Indian National Movement
1857 revolt, INC, Gandhi, Bose, Quit India and partition.
Geography of India
Physical, economic and social geography of India.
World Geography
Continents, oceans, climatic regions and cartography.
Indian Polity and Constitution
Constitution, FR, DPSPs, Parliament, judiciary, federalism.
Indian Economy
Five-Year Plans, banking, GST, NITI Aayog, monetary policy.
Science and Technology
IT, biotech, space, nuclear and defence advances.
Environment and Ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change and conservation.
Disaster Management
NDMA, types of disasters, mitigation and preparedness.
Sustainable Development
SDGs, environmental policy, renewable energy.
International Organisations
UN, WHO, IMF, World Bank, BRICS, G20, SAARC.
Logical Reasoning
Statement-conclusion, syllogism, assumption, argument analysis.
Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation
Tables, graphs, charts and arithmetic data analysis.
Mental Ability
Series, coding, blood relations, direction, calendar, clock.
History of Andhra Pradesh
Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Pallavas, Eastern Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara, Qutub Shahi, Nizam.
Bifurcation of AP (2014)
AP Reorganisation Act 2014 — features, capital issues, special status.
Geography of Andhra Pradesh
Physical features, climate, rivers (Krishna, Godavari, Pennar), soils.
Economy of AP
Agriculture, industries, ports, fisheries, IT and tourism.
Culture and Heritage of AP
Telugu literature, Kuchipudi, Kalamkari, fairs and festivals.
Evolution of Panchayat Raj in India
Constitutional amendments and committee reports — Balwantrai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, L.M. Singhvi.
73rd Constitutional Amendment
Three-tier system, reservations, finance, gram sabha.
Panchayat Raj in Andhra Pradesh
AP Panchayat Raj Act 1994, gram, mandal and zilla parishads.
Rural Development Problems in AP
Poverty, unemployment, migration, indebtedness, water scarcity.
Rural Sociology
History and evolution of rural welfare schemes for the poor.
Telugu Grammar
Sandhi, samasa, alankaram and chhandassu in Telugu.
Telugu Literature
Major Telugu poets — Nannaya, Tikkana, Yerrapragada, Pothana.
Telugu Comprehension
Unseen Telugu prose passage with inference and vocabulary.
English Grammar
Tenses, articles, prepositions, voice, narration.
English Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms.
Administration of AP
Districts, divisions, Governor, CM, secretariat — three-capital model debate.
Roles of Panchayat Secretary
Duties, responsibilities, powers and accountability of secretary.
English Comprehension
Unseen passage with inference and vocabulary questions.