📋 AP Panchayat Secretary 2026 — Key Details
AP Panchayat Secretary Grade IV — APPSC Group 3 recruitment. Village-level administrative post under Panchayat Raj Department. 1,000+ vacancies expected (previous batch: 1,051). Any graduation degree eligible — BA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech all acceptable. AP Job Calendar 2026 లో included.
| Recruiting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post | Panchayat Secretary Grade IV — APPSC Group 3 |
| Expected Vacancies | 1,000+ (previous batch: 1,051) |
| Education | Any graduation degree (any stream) |
| Age Limit | 18–42 years (SC/ST/BC relaxation) |
| Application Fee | ₹250 (application) + ₹80 (exam fee) |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,950–₹63,960 | Gross ~₹25,000–₹35,000 |
| Selection | Screening Test (offline) + Main Exam (online CBT) |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
🔔 Alert: AP Job Calendar 2026 — 10,060 posts announced. APPSC Panchayat Secretary notification psc.ap.gov.in లో watch చేయండి. Preparation ఇప్పుడే start చేయండి! Join WhatsApp →
✅ AP Panchayat Secretary 2026 Eligibility
- Any graduation degree from recognized university
- Age: 18–42 years
- AP resident (domicile)
- Local/non-local status requirements
- Indian citizenship
- Application fee: ₹250
- Examination fee: ₹80
- SC/ST/BC: fee concession available
- Online payment mode
- Apply: psc.ap.gov.in
- Government job security
- Village-level administrative post
- Any degree eligible — very accessible
- Pension + benefits
- AP government posting near home
AP Panchayat Secretary 2026 — Selection Process
Two-stage selection: Offline Screening Test (qualifying) → Online Main CBT. No interview stage.
Qualifying nature
150Q, 150 marks
Merit list & Posting
AP Panchayat Secretary Syllabus 2026
| Stage | Q / Marks |
|---|---|
| Screening Test | Offline, GS only, qualifying |
| Mains Paper 1 | 150Q / 150M |
| Mains Paper 2 | Subject-specific (post-wise) |
- AP History, Culture & Traditions 🔥
- Indian & AP Geography
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy & Planning
- Science & Technology
- Current Affairs (National + AP)
- Arithmetic & Numerical Ability
- Mental Ability & Reasoning
- Rural Development Schemes (AP) 🔥
- AP Panchayat Raj Act 🔥
- MGNREGS (Job Card Scheme) 🔥
- PM Awas Yojana (housing)
- Jal Jeevan Mission
- Swachh Bharat Mission
- AP Government Schemes 🔥
- Rural Development Programs
- SCERT 6th–10th GS foundation
AP Panchayat Secretary Free Mock Tests & Resources
Free mock tests and study material for APPSC Group 3 Panchayat Secretary. Click any link below to start practicing:
| Platform | Coverage | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Testbook | APPSC Group 3 — full mock tests | 📥 Practice Now |
| Adda247 | APPSC section — GS + Subject | 📥 Practice Now |
| Oliveboard | Free mock + practice sets | 📥 Practice Now |
| ToppersExam | APPSC Panchayat Secretary mock tests | 📥 Practice Now |
- APPSC Group 3 Guide — Telugu Academy
- Arihant APPSC Panchayat Secretary
- SCERT AP books 6th–10th
- AP Panchayat Raj Act book
- AP Current Affairs (monthly)
- AP History + AP Culture — high weight 🔥
- Panchayat Raj schemes deep study 🔥
- Current Affairs — AP news daily
- Arithmetic — SCERT 8–10 math
- Previous year papers — must solve
⚠️ Disclaimer: Vacancy numbers based on previous batch data and government announcements. Official notification: psc.ap.gov.in లో announce అవుతుంది. BeInCareer is not affiliated with APPSC. © BeInCareer 2026 • Updated May 2026
❓ FAQ — AP Panchayat Secretary 2026
Panchayat Secretary కి Arts degree eligible గా ఉంటుందా? ＋
అవును — Any graduation degree eligible. BA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech — all acceptable. No specific stream requirement. Minimum bachelor's degree from recognized university.
AP Panchayat Secretary notification 2026 ఎప్పుడు? ＋
AP Job Calendar 2026 లో APPSC Group 3 included. Exact notification date psc.ap.gov.in లో announce అవుతుంది. Previous batch (2019): December notification, April 2019 screening, August 2019 mains. 2026 similar pattern expected.
AP Panchayat Secretary vs AP Grama Sachivalayam Panchayat Secretary వేరుగా ఉంటాయా? ＋
అవును — different posts! APPSC Group 3 Panchayat Secretary Grade IV: higher grade, APPSC exam, psc.ap.gov.in. Grama Sachivalayam Panchayat Secretary Gr-V: village-level, Sachivalayam system, separate recruitment. Both different exam patterns, salary scales.
Disclaimer: Verify at psc.ap.gov.in. BeInCareer is not affiliated with APPSC.
