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ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION: VIJAYAWADA

NOTIFICATION NO.05/2019, Dated:24.01.2019
RESEARCH OFFICER IN A.P LEGISLATURE SECRETARIAT SERVICE
(GENERAL RECRUITMENT)
PARA – 1:

1.1. Applications are invited online for recruitment to the post of Research Officer in A.P.
Legislature Secretariat Service for a total of 02 vacancies in the scale of pay of Rs.37,100
– 91,450 from candidates within the age group of 18 - 42 years as on 01.07.2019.
1.2. The proforma application will be available on Commission’s Website
(https://psc.ap.gov.in) from 13/02/2019 to 06/03/2019 (Note: 05/03/2019 is the last date
for payment of fee upto 11:59 mid night).
1.3. Before applying for the post, an applicant shall register his/her bio-data particulars
through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the Commission’s Website viz.,
https://psc.ap.gov.in. Once applicant registers his/her particulars, a user ID is generated
and sent to his/her registered mobile number and email ID. Applicants need to apply for
the post using the OTPR user ID through Commission’s website.
1.4. The examination in online mode will be held through computer based test on
25/04/2019. There would be objective type questions which are to be answered on
computer system. Instructions regarding computer based recruitment test are attached
as Annexure - III. In case any paper of the Examination is held in different languages, the
candidate has to choose the medium in which he/she wants to write the examination
and the paper will be valued with reference to that medium only.
1.5. A general Mock Test facility is available to the applicants to acquaint themselves with
the computer based recruitment test. Applicant can visit the website and practice the
answering pattern under MOCK TEST option available on main page of website
https://psc.ap.gov.in.
1.6. The applicant is required to visit the Commission’s website regularly to keep himself
/herself updated until completion of the recruitment process. The Commission’s website
information is final for all correspondence. No individual correspondence by any means
will be entertained under any circumstances.
1.7. HALL TICKETS can be downloaded whenever the Commission uploads them to its
website. Intimation would be given through the website regarding downloading of Hall
Tickets.
1.8. All desirous and eligible candidates shall apply online after satisfying themselves that
they are eligible as per the terms and conditions of this recruitment notification. Any
application sent through any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be
entertained under any circumstances. Submission of application form by the candidate
is authentication that he / she has read the notification and shall abide by the terms
and conditions laid down there under.
1.9. The details of vacancies are as follows:-

Name of the post (State wide) No. of vacancies

Research Officer in A.P. Legislature Secretariat Service 02

Note: The details of vacancies viz., Community and Gender wise (General /
Women) may be seen at Annexure-I.

PARA-2: ELIGIBILITY:

i. He / She is of sound health, active habits and free from any bodily defect or
infirmity rendering him unfit for such service:,
ii. His / Her character and antecedents are such as to qualify him for such service:,
iii. He /She possesses the academic and other qualifications prescribed for the post:
and
iv. He/ She is a citizen of India:
Provided that no candidate other than a citizen of India may be appointed
except with the previous sanction of the State Government and except in accordance
with such conditions and restrictions as they may be laid down. Such sanction shall not
be accorded unless the State Government are satisfied that sufficient number of citizens
of India, who are qualified and suitable are not available.
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PARA-3: EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

A candidate should possess the academic qualifications and experience including
practical experience prescribed, if any, for the post on the date of the notification for
direct recruitment issued by the concerned recruiting agency.

Name of the Post Educational Qualification

Research Officer in A.P. Must hold a Degree in first class of B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com.,
Legislature Secretariat of a University in India established or incorporated by or
Service under a Central Act, a Provincial Act or a State Act or
an Institution recognized by University Grants
Commission or any other equivalent qualification and
must also possess a Degree in Library Science.
Preference shall be given to persons holding post
graduation in Political Science or Journalism.

PARA- 4 RESERVATIONS:
4.1. There will be reservations in direct recruitment in respect of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled
Castes, Backward Classes, Physically Challenged and Women as per Rule 22 and 22
(A) of A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules.
4.2. In the case of candidates who claim the benefit of reservation or relaxation from upper
age limit on the basis of Caste/Tribe or Community the basic document of proof of
Community will be the Certificate issued by the Revenue Authorities not below the rank
of Tahsildar in the case of SC/ST and Non Creamy Layer Certificate issued by the
Revenue Authorities in the case of Backward Classes. The list of Caste/Tribe/Community
is as incorporated in Schedule-I of above Rules. The list is also appended at
Annexure –IV. The candidates have to produce proof of the community claimed in their
application at all stages of selection along with the certificates relating to Educational
Qualifications and local status certificates etc.,. Subsequent claim of change of
community will not be entertained.
4.3. Caste & Community: Community Certificate issued by the competent authority in terms
of G.O. Ms No. 58, SW (J) Dept., dt.12/5/97 should be submitted at appropriate time. As
per A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules, Rule -2(28) Explanation: No person who
professes a religion different from Hinduism shall be deemed a member of Schedule
Caste. BCs, SCs & STs belonging to other States are not entitled for reservation.
4.4. There shall be Reservation to Women horizontally to an extent of 33 1/3% as per G.O. Ms.
No. 63, GA (Ser-D) Dept., dated:17.04.2018.
4.5. The candidates claiming to be belonging to non-creamy layer of Backward Class have
to obtain a Certificate in terms of G.O. Ms. No. 3, Backward Classes Welfare (C-2)
Department, Dated 04.04.2006 read with G.O. Ms. No. 26 Backward Classes Welfare(C)
Department, Dated 09.12.2013 regarding their exclusion from the Creamy Layer from the
competent authority (Tahasildar) and produce the same at appropriate time of
verification. In case of failure to produce the same on the day of verification, the
Candidature will be considered against open competition even if he / she is otherwise
eligible in all aspects.
4.6. Reservation for local candidates is not applicable, as the post is State Cadre.
4.7. Candidates who migrate from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh between 2nd June, 2014
and 1st June, 2019 (in this case till date of notification) as per terms laid down in circular
memo No.4136/SPF & MC/2015-5, Dated.20.11.2017 of Government of Andhra Pradesh
shall obtain the Local Status certificate from competent authority and produce at the
time of verification.
PARA- 5 AGE:
5.1. No person shall be eligible for direct recruitment if he/she is less than 18 years of age and
if he / she is more than 42 years of age as on 01/07/2019 as per G.O.Ms.No.132, GA
(Service -A) Dept., dated:15.10.2018. Candidates should not be born earlier than 2 nd July
1977 and not later than 1st July 2001.
5.2. Age Relaxation is applicable to the categories as detailed below:

S. No. Relaxation of age

Category of candidates
permissible
1. SC/ST and BCs 5 Years
2. Physically Handicapped persons 10 Years
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Shall be allowed to deduct

3. Ex-Service men from his age a period of 3
years in addition to the
N.C.C. (who have worked as Instructor in length of service rendered
4. N.C.C.) by him in the armed forces /
NCC.
A.P. State Government Employees (Employees Up to maximum 5 Years
5. of APSEB, APSRTC, Corporations, Municipalities based on the length of
etc. are not eligible). regular service.
Retrenched temporary employees in the 3 Years
6. State Census Department with a minimum
service of 6 months.

EXPLANATION:
Provided that the persons referred to at Sl.Nos.3 & 4 above shall, after making the
deductions referred to in sub Rule 12 (c) (i) & (ii) of A.P. State and Subordinate Service
Rules not exceed the Maximum age limit prescribed for the post.
The age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen is applicable for those who have been
released from Armed Forces other than by way of dismissal or discharge on
account of misconduct or inefficiency.
PARA - 6 HOW TO APPLY:
STEP-I: Candidates applying for the first time for any notification has to first fill the OTPR
application carefully to obtain OTPR ID. While filling the OTPR, the candidate has to ensure
that the particulars are filled correctly. The Commission bears no responsibility for the
mistakes, if any, made by the candidates. If candidates choose to modify they may do so
by clicking the modify OTPR make the modification, save them and proceed to STEP-II (If
candidates have already registered and have the OTPR ID, number then he/she can
proceed to STEP-II.)
STEP-II: The applicant has to login in the Commission’s website with the user name (OTPR
ID) and the password set by candidate. After login, the applicant has to click on the
“Online application submission” present in the bottom right corner of the Commission’s
website.
PAYMENT PROCESS: The applicant now has to click on the payment link against the
notification number that he wants to apply. The basic details required for calculation of
the fee and age relaxation will be prepopulated from the OTPR data. The applicant has to
verify all the details that are displayed. Once the payment form is submitted, the
respective details (Used for calculation of fee and age relaxation) will not be altered in
any stage of application processing. Hence if any details are to be changed, applicant
should use the modify OTPR link, modify the details, save it and again click on application
payment link.
STEP-III: After checking all the data and ensuring that the data is correct the applicant has
to fill application specific data such as local/non local status, white card details etc.,
which are also used to calculate the fee. Once all the data is filled appropriately, the
applicant has to submit the payment form. On successful submission, the payment
reference ID is generated and is displayed on the screen. By clicking “OK” the applicant is
shown the various payment options where he/she can select any one among them and
complete the payment process as given on the screen.
STEP-IV: Once the payment is successful, payment reference ID is generated. Candidates
can note the payment reference ID for future correspondence. Thereafter the applicant is
directed to the application form. Applicant should provide the payment reference Id
generated along with the other details required for filing the application form (other fields
like OTPR ID and fees relaxations details will be prepopulated from the data submitted in
the payment form for respective notification). The applicant should check the data
displayed thoroughly and should fill the application specific fields like qualification details,
examination centre etc., carefully and submit the application form. Once the application
is submitted successfully then application receipt is generated. The applicant is requested
to print and save the application receipt for future reference/correspondence.
NOTE: Applicant shall note that the data displayed from OTPR at the time of submitting
the application will be considered for the purpose of this notification only. Any changes
made by the applicant to OTPR data at a later date shall not be considered for the
notification on hand.
STEP-V: In any case if the payment process is not submitted successfully, then the
applicant should start the fresh payment process as mentioned in STEP-II.
STEP-VI: Once the application is submitted successfully, correction in application form will
be enabled. The corrections can be made in the application form itself. Fields which
affects the name, fee and age relaxations are not enabled for corrections.
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NOTE:
A. The Commission is not responsible, for any omissions by the applicant in bio-data
particulars while submitting the application form online. The applicants are therefore,
advised to strictly follow the instructions given in the user guide before submitting the
application.
B. All the candidates are requested to submit their application with correct data. It is
noticed that some of the candidates are requesting for change in the data, after
submission of the application. It is informed that such requests shall be allowed on
payment of Rs.100/- (Rupees hundred only) for each correction. However changes are
not allowed for name, fee and age relaxation. No manual application for corrections shall
be entertained. Corrections in the application will be enabled after the last date of the
submission of application and will be allowed upto 7 days only from the last date of
applications.
C. The particulars furnished by the applicant in the application form will be taken as final.
candidates should, therefore, be very careful in uploading / submitting the application
form online.
D. Incomplete/incorrect application form will be summarily rejected. The information if any
furnished by the candidate subsequently will not be entertained by the Commission under
any circumstances. Applicants should be careful in filling-up the application form and
submission. If any lapse is detected during the scrutiny, the candidature will be rejected
even though he/she comes to the final stage of recruitment process or even at a later
stage and also liable for punishment as per Para 14.1 of this notification.
E. Before uploading/submission application form, the candidates should carefully ensure
his/her eligibility for this examination. No relevant column of the application form should
be left blank; otherwise application form will not be accepted.
PARA - 7: (a) FEE:
7.1 Applicant must pay Rs. 250/- (Rupees two hundred and fifty only) towards application
processing fee and Rs 120/- (Rupees one hundred twenty only) towards examination fee.
7.2. However, the following categories of candidates are exempted from payment of
examination fee Rs.120/- only.
i) SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men.
ii) Families having household supply white card issued by Civil Supplies
Department, A.P. Government. (Residents of Andhra Pradesh)
iii) Un-employed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser- A) Dept., dated: 18/10/1996
should submit declaration at an appropriate time to the Commission.
iv) Applicants belonging to the categories mentioned above (except Physically
Handicapped Persons & Ex-Service Men) hailing from other States are not entitled
for exemption from payment of fee and not entitled for claiming any kind of
reservation.
v) Candidates belonging to other States shall pay the prescribed examination fee of
Rs.120/-(Rupees one hundred and twenty only), along with processing fee of Rs.
250/- (Rupees two hundred and fifty only) through different channels as indicated at
Para-6. Otherwise such applications will not be considered and no correspondence
on this will be entertained.
7.3. b) Mode of Payment of Fee:
i) The fee mentioned in the above paragraph is to be paid online using payment
gateway using Net Banking/ Credit card / Debit Card. The list of Banks providing
service for the purpose of online remittance of fee will be available on the website.
ii) The fee once remitted shall not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.
Failure to pay the examination fee and application fee (in non-exempt case) will
entail total rejection of application.
iii) IPOs / Demand Drafts are not accepted.
iv) In case of corrections Rs.100/- per correction will be charged. However changes
are not allowed for name, fee and age relaxation.

PARA-8: SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:-

The Scheme & Syllabus for the examination has been shown in Annexure-II.
PARA - 9: CENTERS FOR THE ON–LINE EXAMINATIONS (CBRT):
The applicant may choose the test centre with three preferences. However the
Commission reserves the right to allot the applicant to any centre of examination
depending on the availability of the resources like centers / systems.
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PARA – 10 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES RELATED TO QUESTION PAPER, ANSWER KEY AND OTHER
MATTERS:
10.1. The Commission would publish the key on its website after conduct of the examination.
Any objections with regard to the key and any other matter shall be filed within one week
after publication of the key in the prescribed proforma available in the website.
10.2. The objections received in the prescribed proforma and within due date will be referred to
Expert Committee for opinion and to take appropriate decision thereon by the
Commission. As per decision of the Commission a revised key will be hosted and further
objections only in respect of keys that are revised would be called for a period of three
working days from the date of publication of revised key. No further objections on original
key will be entertained at this stage. The matter will again be referred to experts, taking into
consideration the opinion of Expert Committee and the final key would be hosted on
website based on the decision of the Commission.
10.3. The objections if any would be examined and the decision of the Commission in this regard
shall be final. Any objection filed after expiry of specified time from the date of publication
of key / revised key would not be entertained.
PARA -11 NOTE ON IMPORTANT LEGAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS:
11.1. Vacancies: The recruitment will be made to the vacancies notified only. There shall be no
waiting list as per G.O. Ms. No. 81, General Administration (Ser. A) Department, Dated
22/02/1997, G.O.Ms.No.544, General Administration (Ser. A) Department, Dated:04.12.1998
and Rule 6 of APPSC Rules of Procedure. In any case, no cognisance will be taken by
Commission of any vacancies arising or reported after the completion of the selection and
recruitment process or the last date as decided by the Commission as far as this
Notification is concerned, and these will be further dealt with as per G.O. & Rule cited
above.
11.2. The Recruitment will be processed as per this notification and also as per the Rules and
Instructions issued by the Government and also as decided by the Commission from time
to time. In A.P. legislature Secretariat Service issued in G.O.Ms.No.16, Legislature (O.P.),
dated:21.03.1988 and G.O.Ms.No.4, Legislature (O.P.I) Secretariat, dated:27.02.2006 and
Special Rules / Adhoc Rules Governing the recruitment and other related GOs, Rules etc.,
applicable.
11.3. Rules: The various conditions and criteria prescribed herein are governed by the A.P. State
and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 read with the relevant Special Rules applicable to
any particular service in the departments. Any guidelines or clarification is based on the
said Rules, and, in case of any necessity, any matter will be processed as per the relevant
General and Special Rules as in force.
11.4. The Commission is empowered under the provisions of Article 315 and 320 of the
Constitution of India read with relevant laws, rules, regulations and executive instructions
and all other enabling legal provisions in this regard to conduct examination for
appointment to the posts notified herein, duly following the principle of order of merit as
per Rule 3(vi) of the APPSC Rules of Procedure read with relevant statutory provisions and
ensuring that the whole recruitment and selection process is carried out with utmost
regard to secrecy and confidentiality so as to ensure that the principle of merit is
scrupulously followed.

11.5. Scheme is prescribed as per G.O.Ms.No.201, Finance (HR-I Plg, & Policy) Dept.,
dated:21.12.2017.
11.6. The persons already in Government Service/ Autonomous bodies/ Government aided
institutions etc., whether in permanent or temporary capacity or as work charged
employees are however required to inform, in writing, to their Head of Office/ Department
that they have applied for this recruitment.

11.7. A candidate shall be disqualified for appointment, if he himself or through relations or

friends or any others has canvassed or endeavoured to enlist for his candidature,
extraneous support, whether from official or non-official sources for appointment to this
service.
11.8. The candidates who have obtained Degrees through Open Universities / Distance
Education mode are required to have recognition by the Distance Education Council,
Government of India. Unless such Degrees have been recognised by the D.E.C. they will
not be accepted for purpose of Educational Qualification. The onus, in case of doubt, of
Proof of recognition by the D.E.C. that their Degrees / Universities have been recognised,
rests with the candidate. Candidates may also refer G.O.R.T.No.143, Higher Education (EC)
Dept., Dated:11.07.2018 and the Supreme Court judgment dated:03.11.2017 in this
connection.
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PARA- 12 Please read the following Annexures appended to the notification before filling
the application form
Annexure- I- Break up of vacancies
Annexure- II- Scheme & Syllabus
Annexure- III- Instructions to candidates
Annexure- IV- LIST OF SC / ST /BC’s
PARA-13: PROCEDURE OF SELECTION:

13.1. The selection of candidates for appointment to the posts shall be based on the merit in
the computer based examination, to be held as per the scheme of examination
enunciated at para 8 above.
13.2. Appearance in all the papers of computer based examination / main examination is
compulsory. Absence in any of the papers will automatically render the disqualification
of the candidature.
13.3. As per G.O.Ms.No.5 General Administration (Ser-A) Dept., dated:05.01.2018 “Government
here by permit the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission to pick up candidates who
obtains such minimum qualifying marks in Screening Test / Preliminary Examination as may
be fixed by the Commission at its discretion shall be admitted to the Main Examination in
all direct recruitment examinations. The APPSC is further permitted to select candidates
belonging to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes or Backward classes or Physically
Challenged candidates for Main Examination by applying relaxed standards in the
Screening Test / Preliminary Examination, if the Commission is of the opinion that sufficient
number of candidates from these communities are not likely to be eligible for main
examination on the basis of general standard in Screening Test / Preliminary Examination
in order to fill up the vacancies reserved for them”. Candidates who will come up for
selection due to relaxed standards shall be considered against reserved category only.
13.4. The minimum qualifying marks for consideration of a candidate to the selection process
are 40% for OCs, 35% for BCs, and 30% for SCs, STs and PHs or as per rules. In the event of
Schedule Caste & Schedule Tribe candidates not coming up for selection with the existing
minimum prescribed for selection in the competitive examination conducted by the
APPSC their selection shall be considered on the basis of rank with reference to their
performance in the written and / or oral competitive examination irrespective of the marks
secured.
N.B.: Mere securing of minimum qualifying marks does not confer any right to the
candidate for being considered to the selection.
13.5. Where the candidates get equal number of marks in the examination if two or more
candidates get equal total number of marks, those candidates shall be bracketed.
Candidates within the same bracket shall then be ranked 1, 2, 3 etc., according to age
i.e., oldest being considered for admission. In case there is tie in age, the person who
possesses educational qualification at earlier date would be considered.
13.6. With regard to situation where there is deletion of questions, if any, from any paper, scaling
(proportionate increase) would be done for that particulars part of the paper to the
maximum marks prescribed for the paper and the marks would be rounded off to 2
decimals to determine the merit of the candidate.
13.7. The appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit
in the appropriate medical classification, and if he/she is of sound health, active habits
and free from any bodily defect or infirmity.
13.8. ANSWER KEY AND MARKS: Answer key would be published on the website and marks of
each candidate are also displayed on website. No separate memorandum of marks
would be issued.
PARA-14: DEBARMENT:
14.1. Candidates should make sure of their eligibility to the post applied for and that the
declaration made by them in the format of application regarding their eligibility is correct
in all respects. Any candidate furnishing in-correct information or making false
declaration regarding his/her eligibility at any stage or suppressing any information is
liable TO BE DEBARRED UPTO FIVE YEARS FROM APPEARING FOR ANY OF THE
EXAMINATIONS CONDUCTED BY THE COMMISSION, and summary rejection of their
candidature for this recruitment.
14.2. The Penal Provisions of Act 25/97 published in the A.P. Gazette No. 35, Part-IV.B
Extraordinary dated: 21/08/1997 shall be invoked if malpractice and unfair means are
noticed at any stage of the recruitment. Further candidates shall be liable for penalty as
per G.O.Ms.No.385,G.A.(Ser. A) Dept., Dt.18/10/2016. The Chief Superintendent of the
examination centre is authorized to take decision in case of malpractice or usage of unfair
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means or creation of disturbance or use of physical force by any candidate and report
the matter to the competent authority as well as register a police case.
14.3. The Commission is vested with the Constitutional duty of conducting recruitment and
selection as per rules duly maintaining utmost secrecy and confidentiality in this process
and any attempt by anyone causing or likely to cause breach of this constitutional duty in
such manner or by such action as to violate or likely to violate the fair practices followed
and ensured by the Commission will be sufficient cause for rendering such questionable
means as ground for debarment and penal consequences as per law and rules as per
decision of the Commission.
14.4. Any candidate found impersonating or procuring impersonation by any person or
resorting to any other irregular or improper means in connection with his / her candidature
for selection or obtaining support of candidature by any means, such a candidate may in
addition to rendering himself/ herself liable to criminal prosecution, be liable to be
debarred permanently from any exam or selection held by the Service Commissions in the
country.

14.5. ELECTRONIC GADGETS BANNED:

(a) The use of any mobile (even in switched off mode), pager, scientific calculator or any
electronic equipment or programmable device or storage media like pen drive, smart
watches etc., or camera or blue tooth devices or any other equipment or related
accessories either in working or switched off mode capable of being used as a
communication device during the examination is strictly prohibited. Any infringement of
these instructions shall entail disciplinary action including ban from future examinations.
(b) Candidates are advised, in their own interest, not to bring any of the banned items
including mobile phones/ pagers to the venue of the examination, as arrangement for safe
– keeping cannot be assured.

PARA-15: COMMISSION’S DECISION TO BE FINAL:

The decision of the Commission in all aspects and all respects pertaining to the
application and its acceptance or rejection as the case may be, conduct of examination
and at all consequent stages culminating in the selection or otherwise of any candidate
shall be final in all respects and binding on all concerned, under the powers vested with it
under Article 315 and 320 of the Constitution of India. Commission also reserves its right to
alter and modify the terms and conditions laid down in the notification for conducting the
various stages up to selection or withdrawn the notification at any time duly intimating
details thereof to all concerned, as warranted by any unforeseen circumstances arising
during the course of this process, or as deemed necessary by the Commission at any
stage.

` Place: Vijayawada Sd/- B. Kalavathi

Date:24.01.2019 ADDITIONAL SECRETARY.
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ANNEXURE – I
NOTIFICATION NO.05/2019

THE DETAILED VACANCY POSITION FOR THE POST OF RESEARCH OFFICER IN A.P LEGISLATURE SECRETARIAT SERVICE
(GENERAL RECRUITMENT)

(STATE WIDE POST)

No. of Vacancies TOTAL

Category GRAND TOTAL
G W G W
OC 01 - 01 - 01
BC-A - - - - -
BC-B - - - - -
BC-C - - - - -
BC-D - - - - -
BC-E - - - - -
SC - 01 - 01 01
ST - - - - -
VH - - - - -
HH - - - - -
OH - - - - -
Grand Total 02
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ANNEXURE- II
NOTIFICATION NO.05/ 2019
SCHEME FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF RESEARCH OFFICER IN A.P LEGISLATURE SECRETARIAT SERVICE
(GENERAL RECRUITMENT)

SCHEME OF THE EXAMINATION

WRITTEN EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE) Degree Standard

Paper Subject No. Of Duration Maximum
Questions Minutes Marks
Paper - I
General Studies & Mental Ability 150 150 150
Paper - II Library & Information Science 150 150 300
Total 450
N.B:1 As per G.O.Ms. No.235 Finance (HR-1, Plg & Policy) Dept, Dt: 06/12/2016, for
each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3 rd of the marks prescribed for the
question in all Objective type papers.

SYLLABUS

PAPER-I: GENERAL STUDIES AND MENTAL ABILITY

1. Events of national and international importance.

2. Current affairs- international, national and regional.
3. General Science and it applications to the day to day life Contemporary developments in
Science & Technology and information Technology.
4. Social- economic and political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra
Pradesh.
5. Indian polity and governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and
e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh.
6. Economic development in India since independence with emphasis on
Andhra Pradesh.
7. Physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh.
8. Disaster management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies,
Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster.
9. Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
10. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
11. Data Analysis:
a) Tabulation of data
b) Visual representation of data
c) Basic data analysis (Summary Statistics such as mean, median, mode, variance
and coefficient of variation) and Interpretation
12. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural,
Political, and Legal implications/problems.

PAPER – II
Library & Information Science

1. INFORMATION, COMMUNICATON AND SOCIETY

Information. information science, Information Society, Knowledge Society

Information transfer cycle- Information generation , collection, Storage and Dissemination
Data, Information and Knowledge
Communication -Channels , Barriers
Intellectual Property Rights-Concept , Copyright, Censorship-Print and non-Print media
Information Technology Act, Right to Information Act
National Information Policy in India
National Knowledge Commission
FOUNDATIONS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Five Laws of library Science
Types of Libraries and their functions
Role of UGC on Academic libraries
A.PLibrary Movement and Library legislation in India with special reference to
A P.P.L.A.1960
Library Extension Services
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Library and Information science education in India

Library Association in India, UK And USA
ILA, IASLIC, IATLIS, APLA SIS, LA and ALA
Library association organizations and information centres at national and international level
RRRLF, NASSDOC,NISCAIR, DESIDOC, IFLA and UNESCO
2. INFORMATION SOURCES

Source of information-Primary , secondary and tertiary-Documentary and non-documentary

References Socures-Encyclopaedias, Dictionaries, Geographical Sources, Biographical Sources,
Year Book/ Almanacs, Directories, and Hand books, Statistical (salient features and evaluation)
Bibliographical Sources-bibliographies, Union, Catalogue, indexing and Abstracting, Journal
(salient features and evaluation)
E-Documents . e-Books E-Journals
Database-Bibliography, Numeric and full text evaluation

DBMS, CDS/ISIS, WINISIS

Information Literacy

3. INFORMATION SERVICES

information services : Types

Bibliographic services, Indexing and Abstracting services, CAS, SDI, Online Services, Document
Delivery Services, referral services
User Education and User Studies
Information Seeking Behaviour and Information Needs

4. INFORMATION PROCESSING : (Classification and Cataloguing )

Organization of knowledge/information
Modes of formation of subjects
Library classification-Canons laws and Principles
Notational System, Fundamental categories, Call Number, isolates Library classification
Schemes-DDC, UDC, and CC
Library Cataloguing-Canons, laws and Principles
Library cataloguing codes-CCC and AACR_II
Bibliographic standards : ISBD, MARC and CCF
Indexing ; Pre-Coordinate , Post-Coordinate
Vocabulary control-: Thesaurus, lists of Subjects Headings Database-: Search Strategies, Boolean
Operators Knowledge Management

5. LIBRARY MANAGMENT
Management-Principles, Functions, Schools of Thought
Planning , Organisational Structure ,Delegation of authority, Decision-making System study
Analysis, evaluation and design
Collection Development-Books Serials, non-book, Material Selection Acquisition Maintenance,
ISBN, ISSN
Human resources Management-Manpower, planning, job analysis, Job description, selection,
recruitment, Motivation, Training and development, Staff Manual , Leadership and performance
evaluation
Financial Management-resources generation, types of Budgeting, Cost and Cost-Benefit analysis

PERT, CPM
Library Buildings and equipments Marketing information product and ervices Total quality
management (TQM)

6. FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Technology:
Components of IT, Software and Hardware, storage devices Software – Operating Systems –
Single User, Multi User. Types of Application Software Client -- Server Technology: Different types of
Servers.
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Communication Technology: Telecommunications. Modem.

Switching Systems: Circular, Message and PSS. Gateways, Ethernet, Hub/Switches.
Communication Media.
ISDN.
Electronic Information:
Electronic / Digital Information.
Digital Collection, Digital Rights Management.
Digitization.
Software & hardware used for digitization. Image Formats (JPEG, GIF / BMP).
.Management of e-resources.
web 2.0
Communication Tools and Techniques:
Fax, E-mail, Tele Conferencing, Video Conferencing, Voice Mail. Hyper Text and Hyper
Media. List Serve / Electronic groups.
Open Source and Proprietary Software.
Digital Standards – Standards, Protocols and Formats. Interoperability.
Internet Communication.
Internet Communication. Features and Developments. Internet Connectivity: Types.
Data Security: Virus – Security Methods.

7. LIBRARY AUTOMATION AND NETWORKS

Library Automation -Areas of automation, planning, Hardware and Software selection , OPAC
Networking -Concepts Topologies, Types-LAN, MAN, And WAN
Resource Sharing and Networks-ERNET, NICNET, DELNET, OCLC, INFLIBNET : Library Consortia
Internet-Components, Services Browsing-Web browser, Search Engine, Meta-Data, Digital
Object
Identifies (DOI)
National and international information system-NISSAT, INIS, AGRIS, MEDLARS, INSPEC Regional
Information Systems
Library Automation and Digital Library Softwares
8. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Types of Research
Scientific Method
Hypothesis , Data Collection methods : Sampling techniques
Methods of Research-Historical , Descriptive, Case Study, Survey, Comparative, delphi and
experimental methods
Statistical Methods, Data Analysis
Report Writing
Research Methods in library and Information Science and Services Bibliometrics, scientometrics
and webometrics
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Annexure-III
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
A. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
A.1. The applicants are required to go through the user guide and satisfy themselves as to
their eligibility for this recruitment carefully before applying and enter the particulars
completely online.
A.2. Applicant must compulsorily fill-up all relevant columns of application and submit
application through website only. The particulars made available in the website will
be processed through computer and the eligibility decided in terms of notification
and confirmed accordingly.
A.3. The applications received online in the prescribed proforma available in the website
and within the time shall only be considered and the Commission will not be held
responsible for any kind of delay/discrepancy on part of the candidate.
A.4. Applicants must compulsorily upload his/her own scanned photo and signature
through .jpg format.
A.5. The applicants should not furnish any particulars that are false, tampered, fabricated
or suppress any material information while making an application through website.
A.6. Important:-Hand written/typed/Photostat copies/printed application form will not be
entertained.
A.7. The applicant shall produce all the essential certificates issued by the competent
authority, for verification by the commission, as and when called for. If candidates
fail to produce the same, his/her candidature shall be rejected / disqualified without
any further correspondence.
A.8. The following certificate formats are available on the Commission’s Website
(https://psc.ap.gov.in) for reference.
A.8.1. Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate
A.8.2. Declaration by the Un-Employed
A.8.3. School Study Certificate
A.8.4. Certificate of Residence
A.8.5. Medical Certificate for the Blind
A.8.6. Certificate of Hearing Disability and Hearing Assessment
A.8.7. Medical Certificate in respect of Orthopedically Handicapped Candidates
A.8.8. Creamy Layer Certificate
A.8.9. Local status certificate (if applicable)
B. INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING OFF-LINE EXAMINATION FOR CANDIDATES (if
Screening test is held):

B.1. The candidates should go through the instructions given on the cover page of test
booklet and carefully write his/her Registration Number, Subject / Subject Code,
Booklet Series, Name of the Examination Centre etc., in the Answer Sheet, which will
be provided to him/her in the examination hall.
B.2. Since the answer sheets are to be scanned (valued) with Optical Mark Scanner
system, the candidates have to USE BALL POINT PEN (BLUE or BLACK) ONLY FOR
MARKING THE ANSWERS. The candidates will be supplied OMR Sheet consisting of two
copies i.e., the Original Copy (Top Sheet) and Duplicate Copy (Bottom Sheet). The
candidate is required to use Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black) for filling the relevant blocks
in the OMR Sheet including bubbling the answers. After writing the examination the
candidate has to handover the original OMR sheet (Top Sheet) to the invigilator in the
examination hall. If any candidate takes away the original OMR Sheet (Top Sheet)
his/her candidature will be rejected.
However the candidate is permitted to take away the duplicate (Bottom Sheet) OMR
Sheet for his/her record. The candidates should bring Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black and
smooth writing pad) to fill up relevant columns on the Answer Sheet. The candidate
must ensure encoding the Registration Number, Subject/Subject Code, Booklet Series
correctly, write the Name of the Examination Centre, appending Signatures of the
Candidate and Invigilator, etc., on the O.M.R. Answer sheet correctly, failing which the
Answer sheet will not be valued. Use of whitener / correcting fluid / Blade / Powder/
Eraser / folding / Tearing / Rough Work or any kind of tampering to change the
answers on OMR Sheet will lead to disqualification / invalidation / rejection. No
correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates in this regard.
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B.3. The OMR Sheet is to be bubbled by Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black) only. Bubbling by
Pencil / Ink Pen / Gel Pen is not permitted in this examination. Any kind of tampering to
change the answers on the OMR Sheet will lead to disqualification / invalidation /
rejection. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates in
this regard.

C. INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ON-LINE EXAMINATION FOR CANDIDATES:

C.1. The candidates should take their seats at the prescribed time before the
commencement of the examination. Biometric identification would be conducted
before entry into examination hall. The entry time would be mentioned in the hall
ticket. Late entry after the given entry time would not be allowed. Candidates should
not leave the examination hall till the expiry of fulltime. Loaning and interchanging of
articles among the candidates is not permitted in the examination hall. Electronic
devices including cell phones and pagers are not allowed in the examination hall.
C.2. The starting time of each examination paper and the entry time would be mentioned
in the hall ticket
C.3. Candidates will not be permitted to leave the examination hall till the expiry of full time.
If any candidate leaves the examination hall in the middle, he would be disqualified. If
there is any problem with computer system, the candidates have to wait without
talking to others till the system is restored. In case of any violation, the candidate will be
disqualified.
C.4. The examination link with the login screen will already be available on your system.
Please inform the invigilator if this is not the case.
C.5. 10 minutes prior to the exam, you’ll be prompted to login. Please type the Login ID (Roll
No) and the Password (Password for Candidate will be given on exam day) to proceed
further.
C.6. Invigilator will announce the password 15 minutes before commencement of the
Examination.
C.7. Copying or noting down questions and/or options is not allowed. Severe action will be
taken if any candidate is found noting down the questions and/or options.
C.8. After logging in, your screen will display:
*Profile Information - Check the details & click on “I Confirm” or “I Deny”.
*Detailed exam instructions - Please read and understand thoroughly.
*Please click on the “I am ready to Begin” button, after reading the instructions.
C.9. You have to use the mouse to answer the multiple choice type questions with FOUR
alternative answers.
C.10. To answer any numerical answer type question, you need to use the virtual numeric key
pad and the mouse.
C.11. On the online exam question screen, the timer will display the balance time remaining
for the completion of exam.
C.12. The question numbers are color coordinated and of different shapes based on the
process of recording your response: White (Square) - For un-attempted questions. Red
(Inverted Pentagon) - For unanswered questions. Green (Pentagon) - For attempted
questions. Violet (Circle) - Question marked by candidate for review, to be answered
later. Violet (Circle with a Tick mark) - Question answered and marked by candidate for
review.
C.13. After answering a question, click the SAVE & NEXT button to save your response and
move onto the next question.
C.14. Click on Mark for Review & NEXT to mark your question for review, and then go to the
next question.
C.15. To clear any answer chosen for a particular question, please click on the CLEAR
RESPONSE button.
C.16. A summary of each section, (i.e. questions answered, not answered, marked for review)
is available for each section. You have to place the cursor over the section name for
this summary.
C.17. In case you wish to view a larger font size, please inform the Invigilator. On the
Invigilator's confirmation, click on the font size you wish to select. The font size will be
visible on the top.
C.18. You may view INSTRUCTIONS at any point of time during exam, by clicking on the
INSTRUCTIONS button on your screen.
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C.19. The SUBMIT button will be activated after 150 Minutes. Please keep checking the timer
on your screen.
C.20. In case of automatic or manual log out, all your attempted responses will be saved.
Also, the exam will start from the time where it had stopped.
C.21. You will be provided a blank sheet for rough work. Do write your Login ID and Password
on it. Please ensure that you return it to the invigilator at the end of the exam after
tearing only the password from it.
C.22. Please don’t touch the key board as your exam ID will get locked. If your ID gets locked,
please inform a nearby invigilator who will help in unlocking your ID and then you can
continue with the exam.
C.23. Please inform the invigilator in case of any technical issues.
C.24. Please do not talk to or disturb other candidates.
C.25. In case you are carrying articles other than the admit card, photo identity proof and
pen, please leave them outside the exam room.
C.26. You cannot leave exam room before submitting the paper. Please inform the invigilator
if you want to use the wash room.
D. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
D.1. If the candidate notices any discrepancy printed on the Hall ticket, as to community,
date of birth etc., he/she may immediately bring it to the notice of Commission’s
officials/Chief Superintendent in the examination centre and necessary corrections can
be made in the Nominal Roll, in the Examination Hall against his/her Hall Ticket Number
for being verified by the Commission’s Office.
D.2. The candidate should satisfy the Invigilator of his/her identity with reference to the
signature and photographs available on the Nominal Rolls and Hall Ticket.
D.3. The candidates should take their seats at the given time before the commencement of
the examination and are not to be allowed after the scheduled time. The time of
Examination and entry time would be mentioned in the hall ticket. Late entry after the
given entry time would not be allowed. Candidates should not leave the examination
hall till the expiry of fulltime.

D.4. The candidates must note that his/her admission to the examination is strictly provisional.
The mere fact that an Admission to the examination does not imply that his/her
candidature has been finally cleared by the Commission or that the entries made by
the candidate in his/her application have been accepted by the Commission as true
and correct. The candidates have to be found suitable after verification of original
certificates; and other eligibility criteria. The Applicants have to upload his/her scanned
recent colour passport photo and signature to the Application Form. Failure to produce
the same photograph, if required, at the time of interview/ verification, may lead to
disqualification. Hence the candidates are advised not to change their appearance till
the recruitment process is complete.
D.5. The candidates are not allowed to bring any Electronic devices such as mobile / cell
phones, programmable calculators, tablets, iPad, Bluetooth, pagers, watches or any
other computing devices to examination Hall. Non programmable calculators would be
permitted, wherever necessary. Loaning and interchanging of articles among the
candidates is not permitted in the examination hall and any form of malpractice will not
be permitted in the exam hall.
D.6. The candidates are expected to behave in orderly and disciplined manner while writing
the examination. Their candidature will be rejected in case of impersonation/ disorder/
rowdy behaviour during Examination and necessary F.I.R. for this incident will be lodged
with concerned Police Station. The Chief Superintendent of the centre is authorized to
take spot decision in this matter.
D.7. Candidates trying to use unfair means shall be disqualified from the selection. No
correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates.
D.8. The Penal Provisions of Act 25/97 published in the A.P. Gazette No. 35, Part-IV.B
Extraordinary dated: 21/08/1997 shall be invoked if malpractice and unfair means are
noticed at any stage of the Examination. Action will be taken to penalize as per
G.O.Ms.No.385, G.A. (Ser. A) Dept., Dt.18/10/2016.
D.9. (a) Wherever the candidates are totally blind, they will be provided a scribe to write the
examination and 20 minutes extra time is permitted to them per hour. Eligible candidates
are also allowed to bring their own scribe after due intimation to the Commission after
duly providing the full identification details of the scribe like name, address and
appropriate proof of identification.
(b) The applicants shall upload the certificate relating to percentage of disability for
considering the appointment of scribe in the examination.
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(c) An extra time of 20 minutes per hour is also permitted for the candidates with
locomotor disability and CEREBRAL PALSY where dominant (writing) extremity is affected
for the extent slowing the performance of function (Minimum of 40% impairment). No
scribe is allowed to such candidates.
(d) The candidate as well as the scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking
conforming to the rules applicable
D.10. In case the Hall-Ticket is without photo or too small, he/she should affix a passport size
photo on Hall-ticket and appear by duly getting attested by Gazetted Officer. He/she
shall handover similar photo for each paper to Chief Superintendent for affixing the same
on the Nominal Rolls.
D.11. The candidate will not be admitted to the examination Hall without procedural
formalities.
D.12. The candidate admission to the Examination is provisional, subject to the eligibility,
confirmation/satisfaction of conditions laid down in this notification.
D.13. The candidates should put his/ her signature and get the signature of the invigilator at the
appropriate places in the Nominal Roll or OMR Answer Sheet.
D.14. Instructions to be followed scrupulously in the Examination Hall.
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ANNEXURE - IV
LIST OF SCHEDULED CASTES
(Definition 28 of General Rule - 2)
SCHEDULE – I

(Substituted with effect from 27-07-1977 through G.O.Ms.No. 838, G.A. (Services-D)
Department, dated 15/12/1977)
1 Adi Andhra
2 Adi Dravida
3 Anamuk
4 Aray Mala
5 Arundhatiya
6 Arwa Mala
7 Bariki
8 Bavuri
9 Beda Jangam, Budga Jangam (In Districts of Hyderabad,Rangareddy,
Mahaboobnagar, Adilabad, Nizamabad,Medak,Karimnagar,Warangal,
Khammam and Nalgonda)*
10 Bindla
11 Byagara, Byagari*
12 Chachati
13 Chalavadi
14 Chamar, Mochi, Muchi, Chamar-Ravidas, Chamar-Rohidas*
15 Chambhar
16 Chandala
17 Dakkal, Dokkalwar
18 Dandasi
19 Dhor
20 Dom, Dombara, Paidi, Pano
21 Ellamalwar, Yellammalawandlu
22 Ghasi, Haddi, Relli, Chachandi
23 Godagali, Godagula(in the Districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram &
Vishakapatnam) *
24 Godari
25 Gosangi
26 Holeya
27 Holeya Dasari
28 Jaggali
29 Jambuwulu
30 Kolupulvandlu, Pambada, Pambanda, Pambala *
31 Madasi Kuruva, Madari Kuruva
32 Madiga
33 Madiga Dasu, Mashteen
34 Mahar
35 Mala, Mala Ayawaru *
36 Mala Dasari
37 Mala Dasu
38 Mala Hannai
39 Mala Jangam
40 Mala Masti
41 Mala Sale, Netkani
42 Mala Sanyasi
43 Mang
44 Mang Garodi
45 Manne
46 Mashti
47 Matangi
48 Mahter
49 Mitha Ayyalvar
50 Mundala
51 Paky, Moti, Thoti
52 (Omitted)*
53 Pamidi
54 Panchama, Pariah
55 Relli
56 Samagara
57 Samban
58 Sapru
59 Sindhollu, Chindollu
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60 Yatala (Srikakulam Dist. Only) Memo No. 8183/CV-1/2006-10 SW (CV-I) Dept.,

Dt. 31/03/2008
61 Valluvan * (Chittoor and Nellore Dist. Only) Memo No. 8183/CV-1/2006-
10 SW (CV-I) Dept., Dt. 31/03/2008
* As for the Constitution (Scheduled Caste) orders (Second Amendment) Act 2002, Act No.
61 of 2002

LIST OF SCHEDULED TRIBES

1. Andh, Sadhu Andh *
2. Bagata
3. Bhil
4. Chanchu (Chenchwar omitted) *
5. Gadabas, Boda Gadaba, Gutob Gadaba, Kallayi Gadaba, Parangi Gadaba, Kathera
Gadaba, Kapu Gadaba *
6. Gond, Naikpod, Rajgond, Koitur *
7. Goudu (in the Agency tracts)
8. Hill Reddis
9. Jatapus
10. Kammara
11. Kattunayakan
12. Kolam, Kolawar *
13. Konda Dhoras, Kubi *
14. Konda Kapus
15. Konda Reddis
16. Kondhs, Kodi, Kodhu, Desaya Kondhs, Dongria Kondhs, Kuttiya Konds, Tikiria Khondhs,
Yenity Khondhs, Kuvinga *
17. Kotia, Bentho Oriya, Bartika, Dulia, Holva, Sanrona, Sidhopaiko (Dhulia,Paiko,Putiya-
omitted *)
18. Koya, Doli Koya, Gutta Koya, Kammara Koya, Musara Koya, Oddi Koya, Pattidi Koya,
Rajah, Rasha Koya, Lingadhari Koya (Ordinary), Kottu Koya, Bhine Koya, Raj Koya (Goud-
omitted *)
19. Kulia
20. Malis (excluding Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Medak,
Nalgonda, Nizamabad and Warangal District)
21. Manna Dhora
22. Nayaks (in the Agency tracts)
23. Mukha Dhora, Nooka Dhora
24. Pardhan
25. Porja, Parangi Perja
26. Reddi Dhoras
27. Rona, Rena
28. Savaras, Kapu Savaras, Maliya Savaras, Khutto Savaras
29. Sugalis, Lambadis, Banjara *
30. Thoti (in Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Medak,
Nalgonda, Nizamabad and Warangal Districts)
31. Valmiki (in the Scheduled Areas of Vishakapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, East
Godavari and West Godavari Districts *)
32. Yenadis, Chella Yenadi, Kappala Yenadi, Manchi Yenadi, Reddi Yenadi *
33. Yerukulas, Koracha, Dabba Yerukula, Kunchapuri Yerukula, Uppu Yerukula *
34. Nakkala Kurivikaran (Nakkala – A.P. Gazette, Part – III (B) Central Acts ordinance and
Regulations Issue No. 05 Dt. 02/10/2003 )
35. Dhulia, Paiko, Putiya (in the districts of Vishakapatnam, Vizianagaram *)

* As for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act 2002, Act
No. 10 of 2003

LIST OF SOCIALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD CLASSES

(Amended from time to time as on 31/08/2007)
GROUP- A
Aboriginal Tribes, Vimuktha Jathis, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes etc.,
1. Agnikulakshatriya, Palli, Vadabalija, Besta, jalari, Gangavar, Gangaputra, Goondla,
Vanyakulakshatriya (Vannekapu, Vannereddi, Pallikapu, Pallireddy Neyyala and
Pattapu) *Mudiraj / Mutrasi / Tenugollu, The G.O. Ms.No. 15 BCW(C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009 is suspended. Hence the inclusion of Mudiraj / Mutrasi / Tenugollu is
suspended) vide Hon’ble A.P. High Court orders in WP No. 2122/2009
dated: 29-04- 2009.
2. Balasanthu, Bahurupi
3. Bandara
4. Budabukkala
5. Rajaka (Chakali Vannar)
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6. Dasari (formerly engaged in bikshatana)

(amended vide G.O.Rt.No. 32, BCW(M1) Department, dated 23/02/1995)
7. Dommara
8. Gangiredlavaru
9. Jangam (whose traditional occupation is begging)
10. Jogi
11. Katipapala
12. Korcha
13. Lambada or Banjara in Telangana Area
(deleted and included in S.T. list vide G.O.Ms.No. 149, SW, dated 3/5/1978)
14. Medari or Mahendra
15. Mondivaru, Mondibanda, Banda
16. Nayee Brahmin (Mangali), Mangala and Bajantri
(amended vide G.O.Ms.No. 1, BCW(M1) Department, dated 6/1/1996)
17. Nakkala (Deleted vide G.O. Ms. No. 21, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 20/06/2011)
18. Vamsha Raj (amended vide G.O.Ms.No. 27, BCW(M1) Department, dated
23/06/1995 deleting the Original name Pitchiguntla)
19. Pamula
20. Pardhi (Mirshikari)
21. Pambala
22. Peddammavandlu, Devaravandlu, Yellammavandlu, Mutyalammavandlu
(Dammali, Dammala, Dammula, Damala Castes confined to Srikakulam dist. Vide
G.O.Ms. No.: 9 BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 9/04/2008)
23. Veeramushti (Nettikotala), Veera bhadreeya (Amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 62, BCW
(M1) Dept., Dt. 10/12/1996)
24. Valmiki boya (Boya, Bedar, Kirataka, Nishadi, Yellapi, Pedda Boya) Talayari
and Chunduvallu
(G.O.Ms. No. 124, SW, Dt. 24.06.85) Yellapi and Yellapu
are one and the same amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 61,
BCW(M1) Dept., Dt. 05.12.1996)
25. Yerukalas in Telangana area (deleted and included in the list of S.Ts)
26. Gudala
27. Kanjara - Bhatta
28. Kalinga (Kinthala deleted vide G.O.Ms. No. 53, SW, Dt. 07.03.1980)
29. Kepmare or Reddika
30. Mondipatta
31. Nokkar
32. Pariki Muggula
33. Yata
34. Chopemari
35. Kaikadi
36. Joshinandiwalas
37. Odde (Oddilu, Vaddi, Vaddelu)
38. Mandula (Govt. Memo No. 40-VI/70-1, Edn., Dt. 10.02.1972)
39. Mehator (Muslim) (Govt. Memo No. 234-VI/72-2, Edn., Dt. 05.07.1972).
40. Kunapuli (Govt. Memo No. 1279/P1/74-10, E&SW, Dt. 03.08.1975)
41. Patra (included in G.O. Ms. No. 8, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 28.08.2006)
42. kurakula of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam Districts only. Included
vide in G.O.MS.No. 26 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
43. Pondara of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam Districts only. Included
vide G.O.MS.No. 28 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
44. Samanthula, Samantha, sountia, Sauntia of Srikakulam District only. Included vide
G.O.MS.No. 29 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
45. pala-Ekari, Ekila, Vyakula, Ekiri, Nayanivaru, Palegaru, Tolagari, Kavali of Chittor,
Cuddapah, Kurnool, Anantapur, Nellore, Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only.
Included Vide G.O. MS. No. 23 B.C. W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
46. Rajannala, Rajannalu of Karimnagar, Warangal, Nizamabad and Adilabad Districts
only. (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 44 B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008).
47. Bukka Ayyavars, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 6 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,
dt. 19/02/2009.
48. Gotrala, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 7 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana Region only.
49. Kasikapadi / Kasikapudi, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 8 Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Hyderabad,
Rangareddy, Nizamabad, Mahaboobnagar and Adilabad Districts of Telangana
Region only.
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50. Siddula, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 9 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana Region only.
51. Sikligar / Saikalgar, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 10 Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
52. Poosala included vide G.O. Ms.No. 16 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009.
53. Aasadula / Asadula, included vide G.O. Ms. No. 13, Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to East Godavari and
West Godavari Districts only.
54. Keuta/Kevuto/Keviti, included vide G.O. Ms. No. 15, Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to Srikakulam District
only.
Group-B (Vocational)

1. Achukatlavandlu in the Districts of Visakhapatnam and Guntur confined to Hindus

only as amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 8, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 29.03.2000
2. Aryakshatriya, Chittari , Giniyar, Chitrakara, Nakshas (Muchi Telugu Speaking
deleted vide G.O. Ms. No. 31, BCW (M1) Dept., 11.06.1996)
3. Devanga
4. Goud (Ediga) Gouda (Gamella) Kalalee, Goundla, Settibalija of Vishaphapatnam,
East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna Districts and Srisayana (Segidi) –
(amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 16, BCW (A1) Dept., dt. 19.06.1997
5. Dudekula, Laddaf, Pinjari or Noorbash
6. Gandla, Telikula, Devatilakula (Amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 13, BCW(A1) Dept., dt.
20.05.1997)
7. Jandra
8. Kummara or Kulala, Salivahana (Salivahana added vide G.O. Ms. No. 28, BCW(M1)
Dept., 24.06.1995)
9. Karikalabhakthulu, Kaikolan or Kaikala (Sengundam or Sengunther)
10. Karnabhakthulu
11. Kuruba or Kuruma
12. Nagavaddilu
13. Neelakanthi
14. Patkar (Khatri)
15. Perika (Perikabalija, Puragirikshatriya)
16. Nessi or Kurni
17. Padmasali (Sali, Salivan, Pattusali, Senapathulu, Thogata Sali)
18. Srisayana ((sagidi)- deleted and added to Sl.No. 4 of Group-B)
19. Swakulasali
20. Thogata, Thogati or Thogataveerakshtriya
21. Viswabrahmin, Viswakarma (Ausula or Kamsali, Kammari, Kanchari Vadla or Vadra
or Vadrangi and Silpis)
(Viswakarma added vide G.O. Ms. No. 59 BCW(M1) Dept., Dt. 06.12.1995)
22. Kunchiti, Vakkaliga, Vakkaligara, Kunchitiga of Anantapur Dist. Only vide G.O.
Ms.No. 10 BCW(C-2) Dept., Dt. 9-04-2008
23. Lodh, Lodhi, Lodha of Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Khammam and Adilabad Districts
only. Included in Vide G.O.MS.No. 22 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
24. Bondili (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 42, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
25. Are Marathi, Maratha(Non-Brahmins), Arakalies and Surabhi Natakalavallu.
(included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 40, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
26. Neeli (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 43, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008).
27. Budubunjala/Bhunjwa/Bhadbhunja, included vide G.O.Ms. No. 11, Backward Classes
Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to
Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy District only.
28. Gudia/Gudiya, included vide G.O.Ms. No. 14, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,
Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to Srikakulam, Vizianagaram
and Vishakhapatnam, district only.
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GROUP – C
Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and their progeny
(Substituted in G.O.Ms.No.159, G.A.(Ser.D) Dept., dt. 02/04/1981)

GROUP – D (Other Classes)

1. Agaru
2. Are-Katika, Katika, Are-Suryavamsi(Are-Suryavamsi added vide G.O. Ms. No. 39, B.C.
W(C2) Dept., Dt. 7/08/08)
3. Atagara
4. Bhatraju
5. Chippolu (Mera)
6. Gavara
7. Godaba
8. Hatkar
9. Jakkala
10. Jingar
11. Kandra
12. Kosthi
13. Kachi
14. Surya Balija, (Kalavanthulu) Ganika (amended vide G.O.Ms. No. 20, BCW(P2) Dept.,
Dt. 19.07.1994)
15. Krishanabalija (Dasari, Bukka)
16. Koppulavelama
17. Mathura
18. Mali (Bare, Barai, Marar and Tamboli of all Districts of Telangana Region added as
synonyms vide G.O. Ms. No. 3, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 09.01.2004 and G.O. Ms. No. 45,
B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
19. Mudiraj / Mutrasi / Tenugollu.
20. Munnurukapu (Telangana)
21. Nagavamsam (Nagavamsa) vide G.O.Ms.No. 53, BC Welfare Dept., dated:19/09/1996
22. Nelli(deleted vide G.O.Ms. No. 43, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
23. Polinativelmas of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam districts
24. deleted vide G.O. Ms.No. 16 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009
25. Passi
26. Rangrez or Bhavasarakshtriya
27. Sadhuchetty
28. Satani (Chattadasrivaishnava)
29. Tammali (Non-Brahmins) (Shudra Caste) whose traditional occupation is playing
musical instruments, vending of flowers and giving assistance in temple service but
not Shivarchakars. Included vide G.O. Ms. No. 7, Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., Dt. 19/02/2011).
30. Turupukapus or Gajula kapus {… the words “of Srikakulkam, Vizianagaram and
Vishakapatnam Districts” were deleted vide G.O.Ms.No. 62, Backward Classes
Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 20/12/2008 and G.O. Ms.No. 19 Backward Classes Welfare
(C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009} who are subject to Social customs or divorce and
remarriage among their women (G.O. Ms. No. 65, E&SW, dt. 18.02.1994)
31. Uppara or Sagara
32. Vanjara (Vanjari)
33. Yadava (Golla)
34. Are, Arevallu and Arollu of Telangana District (Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 11,
Backward Classes Welfare (C-2) Department, dt. 13/5/2003 and G.O.Ms. No. 41,
B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
35. Sadara, Sadaru of Anantapur Dist. Only vide G.O.Ms.No. 11 BCW (C-2) Dept., Dt. 9-
04-2008
36. Arava of Srikakulam District only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 24 BC W (C2) Dept.,
Dt. 4/07/08
37. Ayyaraka, of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West
Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Khammam and Warangal Districts only. Included in
videG.O. MS. No. 25 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
38. Nagaralu of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Krishna, Hyderabad and
Rangareddy Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 27 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt.
4/07/08
39. Aghamudian, Aghamudiar, Agamudivellalar and Agamudimudaliar including
Thuluva Vellalas of Chittoor, Nellore, Kurnool, Anantapur, Hyderabad and
Rangareddy Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 20 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt.
4/07/08.
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40. Beri Vysya, Beri Chetty of Chittoor, Nellore and Krishna Districts only. Included
in vide G.O. MS. No. 21 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
41. Atirasa included vide G.O. Ms.No. 5 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to East Godavari and West
Godavari Districts only.
42. Sondi / Sundi included vide G.O. Ms.No. 11 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009.
43. Varala included vide G.O. Ms.No. 12 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana region only.
44. Sistakaranam included vide G.O. Ms.No. 13 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,
dt. 19/02/2009.
45. Lakkamari Kapu included vide G.O. Ms.No. 14 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,
dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana region only.
46. Veerashaiva Lingayat/Lingabalija, included vide G.O. Ms.No. 22 Backward Classes
Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 28/02/2009.
47. Kurmi, included vide G.O.Ms. No. 12, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt.
27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana Region and also
Krishna District only.
48. Kalinga Komati / Kalinga Vysya vide G.O. Ms. No.10 Backward classes Welfare(c)
Department Dated.24.9.2014. The area of operation shall be confined to Srikakulam,
Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts only.
GROUP – E
(Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Muslims)
1. Achchukattalavandlu, Singali, Singamvallu, Achchupanivallu,
Achchukattuvaru, Achukatlavandlu.
2. Attar Saibuli, Attarollu
3. Dhobi Muslim/ Muslim Dhobi/ Dhobi Musalman, Turka Chakla or Turka Sakala, Turaka
Chakali, Tulukka Vannan, Tskalas or Chakalas, Muslim Rajakas.
4. Faqir, Fhakir Budbudki, Ghanti, Fhakir, Ghanta Fhakirlu, Turaka Budbudki, Derves,
Fakeer
5. Garadi Muslim, Garadi Saibulu, Pamulavallu, Kani-Kattuvallu, Garadollu, Garadiga.
6. Gosangi Muslim, Phakeer Sayebulu
7. Guddi Eluguvallu, Elugu Bantuvallu, Musalman Keelu Gurralavallu
8. Hajam, Nai, Nai Muslim, Navid
9. Labbi, Labbai, Labbon, Labba
10. Pakeerla, Borewale, Deraphakirlu, Bonthala
11. Kureshi/ Khureshi, Khasab, Marati Khasab, Muslim Katika, Khatik Muslim
12. Shaik/ Sheikh
13. Siddi, Yaba, Habshi, Jasi
14. Turaka Kasha, Kakkukotte Zinka Saibulu, chakkitakanevale, Terugadu Gontalavaru,
Thirugatiganta, Rollaku Kakku Kottevaru, Pattar Phodulu, Chakketakare, Thuraka
Kasha
15. Other Muslim groups excluding Syed, Saiyed, Sayyad, Mushaik; Mughal,
Moghal;Pathans; Irani; Arab; Bohara, Bohra; Shia Imami Ismaili, Khoja; Cutchi-Memon;
Jamayat; Navayat;
and all the synonyms and sub-groups of the excluded groups; and except those
who have been already included in the State List of Backward Classes.

N.B.: 1. The above list is for information and subject to confirmation with reference to
G.O. Ms. No. 58, SW(J) Department, dated 12/05/1997 and time to time orders.

2. On account of any reason whatsoever in case of any doubt/ dispute arising in the
matter of community status (SC/ST/BC/OC) of any candidate, subject to satisfaction
with regard to relevant rules and regulations in force the decision of the Commission
shall be final in all such cases.