APPSC Technical Assistant (Geophysics) Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 4 Vacancies
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Notification No. 11/2025 dated 12 August 2025 for Direct Recruitment to the post of Technical Assistant (Geophysics) in A.P. Ground Water Subordinate Service (Limited Recruitment).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Notification Release Date | 12 August 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 13 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 September 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Written Exam Date | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Zone-IV (Local) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| BC-B (Women) | 1 | Horizontal reservation for Women |
| SC (Group-I) | 1 | — |
| SC (Group-II) (Women) | 1 | Horizontal reservation for Women |
| ST | 1 | — |
| Total | 4 | Only local candidates of Zone-IV eligible |
Scale of Pay
₹54,060 – ₹140,540 (as per RPS-2022)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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M.Sc./M.Sc. (Tech)/M.Tech or equivalent in geophysics from a recognized university or institution (UGC recognized).
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Must qualify in the Computer Proficiency Test as per G.O.Ms.No.26, G.A. (Ser-B) Dept., Dt: 24.02.2023.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
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Minimum: 18 years
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Maximum: 42 years
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Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, BC, EWS, PBD, ex-servicemen, and other categories as per rules.
Reservation Details
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Vertical Reservation: SC, ST, BC, EWS
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Horizontal Reservation: Women, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD), Meritorious Sports Persons
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Local Reservation: Only candidates local to Zone-IV are eligible.
Selection Process
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Written Examination (Objective Type, Offline OMR-based)
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Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Marks
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Paper-II: Geophysics – 150 Marks
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Total: 300 Marks (Negative marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer)
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Computer Proficiency Test – Qualifying in nature.
Application Fee
| Fee Type | Amount |
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| Processing Fee | ₹250 |
| Examination Fee | ₹80 |
| Exemptions: SC, ST, BC, PBD, ex-servicemen, and EWS (white card holders from AP) are exempt from the examination fee only. |
How to Apply
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Visit the official APPSC website—https://psc.ap.gov.in.
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Register via One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) (if not already registered).
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Login with OTPR ID & Password.
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Fill the online application form with accurate details.
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Upload a scanned photo & signature.
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Pay the application fee online.
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Submit & download the application form for reference.
Exam Centres
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Candidates can choose three preferences for the test center.
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APPSC reserves the right to allot any center based on availability.