Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Group 4
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Group 4

APPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Date, Eligibility, Registration, Admit Card, Syllabus, Pattern

APPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 will be conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission in offline mode. The official notification regarding APPSC Group 4 services is yet to be released online at psc.ap.gov.in.

APPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the APPSC Group 4 examination to recruit candidates for Group 4 services under the government of Andhra Pradesh. The Group 4 services include posts of Junior Assistant, Junior Assistant cum Typist, Junior Assistant cum Computer Assistant, and Junior Accountant in different government departments in Andhra Pradesh. 

The official notification for the APPSC Group 4 examination is yet to be issued by the commission. Candidates can expect the notification to be released in October-November 2025. Once released, interested candidates can apply for the Group 4 examination online at psc.ap.gov.in. 

APPSC Group 4 Exam 2025: Highlights

Particulars

Details

Name of the exam

APPSC Group 4 

Conducting body

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission

Exam date

To be announced

Exam stages

Prelims

Mains

Interview

Posts offered

Junior Assistant 

Junior Assistant cum Typist 

Junior Assistant cum Computer Assistant 

Junior Accountant

Official website

psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC Group 4 Eligibility 2025

The application process for APPSC Group 4 examination will be done in online mode. Before registering for the exam, candidates should check the eligibility requirements given by the commission. Check the minimum requirements below.

Educational Qualifications

For each post under APPSC Group 4 services, applicants are required to hold a valid bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. 

Age Requirement

Candidates appearing for APPSC Group 4 can check the minimum and maximum age requirements below: 

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Maximum age: 42 years

Check the age relaxation criteria based on reserved categories below: 

APPSC group 4 age relaxation

APPSC Group 4 Registration 2025

Candidates who fulfill the APPSC Group 4 eligibility criteria will be able to apply for the exam in online mode. Check how to register online below: 

Step 1: Register/Log in

Candidates applying for the first time are required to first register using the OTPR application and generate their login credentials. Already registered candidates have to log in to the portal using their OTPR number at the official website. 

Step 2: Fill out the application form

After logging in to the application portal, candidates are required to fill out the APPSC Group 4 registration form by entering all the necessary details. 

Step 3: Application fee payment

Once the application form is filled out, candidates are required to pay the application fee to submit the form. Check the application fee below: 

The following candidates are exempted from paying the examination fee of Rs. 80: 

APPSC group 4 fee exemption

The APPSC Group 4 exam is divided into three phases: Screening/Preliminary test, Main exam, and Computer Proficiency Test. Candidates who qualify in the prelims will appear for the mains. Only the candidates who qualify in the mains will be eligible for the Computer Proficiency Test. 

Check the examination pattern for APPSC Group 4 below: 

APPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern

As per the official APPSC Group 4 notification, the syllabus for the APPSC Group 4 screening test and main examination consists of General Studies and Mental Ability, and General English and Telugu papers. 

Check for a detailed paper-wise syllabus below. 

Syllabus for Screening Test

APPSC Group 4 Screening Test Paper 1

APPSC Group 4 Screening Test Section B

Syllabus for the Mains Examination

APPSC group 4 syllabus

APPSC Group 4 Mains Exam Paper 2

The admit card for APPSC Group 4 examination will be released a few days before the date of the examination. Candidates are required to download their APPSC Group 4 hall tickets and take a printout. On the day of the exam, candidates are required to carry a hard copy of their hall ticket along with them to the examination hall. 

Only the registered candidates will be able to download the APPSC Group 4 hall tickets from the official website. The hall ticket will carry details about the candidates, including their name, registration number, date of birth, exam date, exam venue, reporting time, etc. 

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission will release the result for the APPSC Group 4 examination in online mode. The result will be announced soon after the conclusion of the examination. The result will be issued in the form of a merit list at psc.ap.gov.in. Candidates who qualify for the exam will find their APPSC roll numbers mentioned in the merit list. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is APPSC Group 4 Exam and which posts does it recruit for?

The APPSC Group 4 examination is conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission to fill government vacancies such as Junior Assistant, Junior Assistant cum Typist, Junior Assistant cum Computer Assistant, and Junior Accountant posts across various departments of the Andhra Pradesh government. 

What are the eligibility criteria for APPSC Group 4 Exam?

Candidates must have a valid bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The minimum age required is 18 years and the maximum age is 42 years, with applicable age relaxations for reserved categories.

What is the exam pattern for APPSC Group 4?

The exam has two parts comprising objective-type questions:

  • General Studies & Mental Ability (150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes)

  • General English & General Telugu (150 questions combined, 150 marks, 150 minutes)

Total marks for the written exam are 300. 

Is there any negative marking in the APPSC Group 4 exam?

Yes, for every wrong answer, 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty, as per the government order.

Will there be a Computer Proficiency Test?

Yes, eligible candidates shortlisted in a 1:2 ratio based on written exam vacancies will undergo a Computer Proficiency Test focusing on office automation and relevant software, which is a qualifying test of 50 marks and 30 minutes duration

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