AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023: Exam Date, Notification, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Vacancy, and Latest Updates
AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 application form will be released in the first week of February 2023 along with the official notification. Candidates can find out all the detailed information about AP Grama Sachivalayam exam 2023 here.
AP Grama Sachivalayam Notification 2023: The official notification of AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 will be released in the first week of February 2023. AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 Application form will also be released along with the notification. The Andhra Pradesh Grama Sachivalayam exam is conducted for recruiting candidates for the posts that fall under the category of village secretariat or are related to it. Commonly known as AP Grama Sachivalayam, the exam is not conducted annually and is announced only when there are vacancies for various posts. Candidates can find out all the detailed information about AP Grama Sachivalayam exam 2023 here.
Candidates who are interested in applying for the vacancies can find all the details regarding AP Grama Sachivalayam exam 2023 here. All updates related to the Andhra Pradesh Grama Sachivalayam exam 2023 are available here.
AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 Exam Date
All of the Important Dates for AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 can be checked below. The table also includes the number of vacancies for each of the post.
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| Ward Administrative Secretary | To be Notified | To be Notified | To be Notified | - |
| Ward Amenities Secretary (Grade-II) | To be Notified | To be Notified | To be Notified | - |
| Ward Sanitation & Environment Secretary (Grade-II) | To be Notified | To be Notified | To be Notified | - |
| Ward Education & Data Processing Secretary | To be Notified | To be Notified | To be Notified | - |
| Ward Planning & Regulation Secretary (Grade-II) | To be Notified | To be Notified | To be Notified | - |
| Ward welfare & Development secretary (Grade-II) | To be Notified | To be Notified | To be Notified | - |
AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided upon a certain set of eligibility criteria for AP Grama Sachivalayam exam 2023. It is essential for all interested candidates to fulfil the eligibility criteria of the Andhra Pradesh Grama Sachivalayam exam 2023 so as to be permitted to appear for the exam. Those who are unable to qualify the conditions will not be considered for the exam. The eligibility criteria for the AP Grama Sachivalayam exam 2023 are given below.
- The candidate applying for the exam must have completed his/ her Higher Secondary, i.e. class 12th or plus 2, education from a school that comes under a recognised board.
- The age of the candidate should not be less than 18 years and more than 39 years as of 1st October 2023.
AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 Application Form- Apply Online
The application process of AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 will be done through the online mode only. Candidates need to follow the given steps to fill the application form of AP Grama Sachivalayam exam 2023. They need to pay Rs.200 as the application fee.
- Candidates must wait until the official notification is released as all important information of the exam will be revealed after that.
- Go to the official website of Andhra Pradesh State Government and find the notification of the AP Grama Sachivalayam exam 2023.
- Select the option of ‘Apply Now’ and proceed to fill in the form.
- Create your portal by giving authentic credentials and a valid email ID and mobile number that are active at all times.
- Fill in your personal and academic details.
- Attach the scanned copies of all the documents that are asked for.
- Pay for the application form of AP Grama Sachivalayam exam 2023 online via net banking or a credit/ debit card.
- Submit the form.
- Take a print out for future use.
AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 Vacancy Details
A list of vacancies and its posts that fall in the category of Andhra Pradesh village secretariat is given here. Candidates who wish to be recruited for these positions can check all the details in this section. There are two categories for which the AP Grama Sachivalayam exam 2023 will be used to hire candidates- jobs in ward secretaries and jobs as village secretariats. The basic functions of these posts are also provided in the table below.
Ward Secretariats
Post | Branch | Functions |
Secretary of Ward Administration | Municipal and Urban Development | Problem-solving, General administration coordination, municipal tax collection, public response, etc. |
Secretary of Ward Facilities | Municipal and Urban Development | Water supply, roads, civic facilities, sewers, cemeteries, culverts, etc. |
Secretary of Sanitation and Tourism | Municipal and Urban Development | Environmental protection, solid and liquid waste management, animal care, etc. |
Ward Education Secretary | Municipal and Urban Development | Amma OD Municipal, Municipal Education, Urban Development Scholarships, Key Statistics, Fee Reimbursement, Festivals, Culture, and Other Municipal Activities |
Secretary of Welfare and Development | Municipal and Urban Development | ST, SC, BC, Minority etc., Youth - Urban Poverty Alleviation, Employment, YSSAR Support, YSSar Pension, YSSRC |
Secretary of Planning and Regulation | Municipal and Urban Development | Land use, urban and town planning, urban housing, urban forestry, fire fighting, water conservation |
Ward Health Secretary | Medical and Health | Birth Mortality Registration, Public Health, YSAR Insurance, YSSAR Healthcare, Comprehensive Child Development Scheme (ICDS), etc. |
Ward Energy Secretary | Fuel | Electricity supply, street lights, electricity subsidy etc. |
Ward is the Secretary of Conservation for Women and the Victims | Home (Police) | Peace Corps, Women - Prevention of Rape on Weaker Communities, Abuse, Alcohol, Related Services, etc. |
Secretary of Ward Revenue | - | Revenue Programs, Land Administration, Civil Supplies, Issuance of Certificates, Digitalization, Disaster Management |
Jobs in Village Secretaries
Post | Department of Supervision | Functions | No. of Newly Replaced Jobs |
Secretary of the Panchayati Gram Secretariat | Panchayati Raj | Tax collection, convener, sanitation and welfare programs | To be notified |
Survey Assistant | Revenue (Survey) | Survey of Lands | To be notified |
Weirvo | Revenue | Land Supervision and Civil Supplies | To be notified |
Veterinary or Fisheries Assistant | Pasusanvardhaka | Veterinary, Dairy and Fisheries Department programmes | To be notified |
Menem | Medical Health | Monitoring the health and responsibility of the people of the village | To be notified |
Engineering Assistant | Panchayati Raj | Water supply and all other kinds of engineering work | To be notified |
The Protection of Women | Women and Child Welfare | Women Police, Women and Child Welfare Employee Counseling and Women Protection | To be notified |
Ministry of Religious Affairs MPEA (wherever required) | Seafood | Working as an assistant on activities such as fisheries | To be notified |
Welper Assistant | Social welfare, tribal | Distribution of pensions, savings associations, all other welfare programmes, construction of houses | To be notified |
Digital Assistant | Panchayati Raj | Single Window System Monitoring at Village Secretariat | To be notified |
Agri, Horticulture MPEvols | Horticulture | References in Agriculture including Agriculture Giving, Agricultural Production, and Marketing | To be notified |
Electrical Assistant | Panchayati Raj | Electricity supply, monitoring of street lights and supply of electricity | To be notified |
AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 Answer Key
The answer keys for the AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 exam will be released after the exam. The answer keys can be checked by visiting the official website. To calculate the score through answer key, follow the steps given below:
Download the answer key through the official website where it is available in the PDF format
- Count the number of correct answers as well as incorrect answers
- The total marks will be on the basis of 1 X number of correct answers - 0.25 number of incorrect answers
This way, you can get a rough idea of the scores.
The answer key for Survey Assistant, VRO, ANM and Ward Health Secretary Recruitment exams have been released. You can find the answer keys for these posts below.
AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 Answer Key for VRO and Survey Assistant
The answer key for VRO and Survey Assistant will be updated here:
Text booklet: Series - A
Text booklet: Series - B
Text booklet: Series - C
Text booklet: Series - D
AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 Answer Key for ANM/Ward Health Secretary
The answer key for ANM/Ward Health Secretary are as follows:
Text booklet: Series - A
Text booklet: Series - B
Text booklet: Series - C
Text booklet: Series - D
AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 Objections to the Answer Key
After the answer keys are released, candidates have 3 days to raise objections related to the question paper, answer key and other things. Objection related to the answer key has to be filed within three days after publication of the key in the prescribed proforma which is available on the website. The objections received as per the prescribed proforma and within the due date will be referred to the Expert Committee for their opinion and for them to make a decision. A revised key will be hosted and it would be final. If any question or answer is found to be improper by the expert committee, it will be considered for adding marks for all the candidates. The objections would be evaluated and the department's decision will be considered as final. Any objection which will be filed after the specified time period from the date of publication of key wouldn't be taken into consideration.
AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 Selection Process
The selection of candidates is based on the merit in the written exam. The minimum marks for qualifying in the selection process are 40% for OBC, 30% for SC, ST and PHs or as per the rules, and 35% for BC. If the SC and ST candidates do not get the minimum marks, their selection will be on the basis of the rank with reference to their performance in the OMR based written exam irrespective of the marks scored by them. Also, just meeting the minimum qualifying marks does not mean that the candidate has been considered for selection. If two or more than two candidates get an equal number of total marks in the OMR based written exam, these candidates will be given a bracket. Those in the same bracket will be given ranks 1, 2 etc as per their age and the oldest will be considered for admission. In the case of a tie, the candidate who has an educational qualification at an earlier date would be given consideration.
AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 Hall Ticket
The AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 hall ticket has been released for Category I (All posts) and for Category II (Digital Assistant, VRO, Survey Assistant, ANM/Ward Health Secretary, Village Agriculture Secretary and Village Horticulture Secretary) posts. The candidates can visit AP Grama Sachivalayam's official website to download the hall ticket. Candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam without the hall ticket and along with the hall ticket, they also need to carry government-approved ID proof.
AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 Key Recommendations
As the AP Grama Sachivalayam exam 2023 will be around the corner soon, the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Commissioner gives a few recommendations for the candidates before the exam, which are as follows:
- The date of the exam will be notified soon.
- Candidates need to reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam begins
- Applicants need to download the hall tickets online
- Applicants are required to bring their hall ticket, ID, and pen for the exam
- The exam will be held in two shifts on September 1
- The morning exam will begin by 10 am and will end by 12:30 pm
- The afternoon exam will begin by 2:30 pm and will end by 5 pm
- The paper will be of 150 marks and will have 150 questions
- One mark will be deducted for 4 wrong answers
- The exam will be conducted in 2 languages but the technical paper will be in English
- There is a provision of three-layer security at the exam centres
- Latecomers will not be allowed to sit for the exam
- Any malpractices would be taken seriously
Stay tuned for updates on AP Grama Sachivalayam 2023 notification!