APPSC Group 3 is conducted by Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). It is a CBT (Computer Based Test) exam consisting of 150 questions for 150 marks with a duration of 150 minutes.
There is a negative marking of 0.33 per wrong answer. The minimum qualifying score is Varies by category/annual cut-off.
| Section | Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution of Panchayat Raj System in India: Constitutional Amendments (73rd Amendment) and Committee Reports | 26 | 17% |
| Panchayat Raj System in Andhra Pradesh and Roles & Responsibilities of the Panchayat Secretary | 18 | 12% |
| Flagship Rural Development Schemes of the Government of India and Andhra Pradesh | 26 | 17% |
| Key Schemes of the Panchayat Raj Department of Andhra Pradesh | 16 | 11% |
| Rural Sociology and Evolution of Schemes for Upliftment of the Rural Poor | 16 | 11% |
| Rural Economy of Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture, Small Scale Industries and Rural Artisans | 16 | 11% |
| Rural Credit in Andhra Pradesh: Role of Banks, Co-operatives and Micro Finance | 16 | 11% |
| Community Based Organizations, Convergence of Welfare Schemes, Women Empowerment through SHGs and Management of Funds | 16 | 10% |
| Total | 150 | 100% |
