VIJAYAWADA, October 16 — The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has notified the comprehensive examination timetable and operational directives for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mains examination for 899 Group-II Executive and Non-Executive vacancies across government departments.
Under the notified examination pattern: 1. Paper-I (150 Marks): Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh (covering major dynasties, social reform movements, freedom struggle, and bifurcation events) and the Constitution of India (Fundamental Rights, Federal Structure, Judicial Review, and Constitutional Bodies). 2. Paper-II (150 Marks): Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy (Planning, NITI Aayog, AP Reorganisation Act 2014 economic implications, state budgets, and sectoral growth) alongside Science & Technology (Space, Defence, Energy, Environment, and Disaster Management). 3. Examination Norms: Objective type multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each with 1/3rd (0.33 mark) negative penalty for incorrect answers. 4. Biometric Security: Compulsory dual-stage biometric authentication, live CCTV surveillance, and artificial intelligence-backed impersonation detection across all certified exam hubs in 26 districts.
Candidates who qualified in the preliminary screening test must exercise their district centre preferences through the commission's OTPR portal.