ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION: HYDERABAD

NOTIFICATION NO.27/2016, Dt.27/12/2016

ASSISTANT STATISTICAL OFFICER IN A.P. ECONOMIC AND STATISTICAL SUBORDINATE SERVICE

(GENERAL RECRUITMENT)

PARA – 1:


Applications are invited On-line for recruitment to the post of Assistant Statistical Officer in A.P. Economic and Statistical Subordinate Service.

The pro-forma Application will be available on Commission’s Website (www.psc.ap.gov.in) or (http://appscapplications17.apspsc.gov.in) from 29/12/2016 to 28/01/2017 (Note: 28/01/2017 is the last date for payment of fee up- to 11:59 mid night).

For applying to the post, the applicant has to visit www.psc.ap.gov.in and click the corresponding link given there or alternatively use the URL http://appscapplications17.apspsc.gov.in to directly access the application.


The Commission conducts Screening test in Off- Line mode in case applicants exceed 25,000 in number and likely to be held on 09/07/2017FN.


The main examination in On-Line mode for candidates selected in screening test will be held through computer based test on 13/10/2017 FN & AN.

The objective type question papers are to be answered on computer system.

Instructions regarding this computer based recruitment test are detailed in the Annexure - III.

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MOCK TEST facility would be provided to the applicants to acquaint themselves with the computer based recruitment test. Applicant shall visit the website and practice the answering pattern under MOCK TEST option available on main page of website www.psc.ap.gov.in or (http://appscapplications17.apspsc.gov.in)

HALL TICKETS can be downloaded 7 days before commencement of Examination.

All desirous and eligible applicants shall apply through on-line proforma application after satisfying themselves that they are eligible as per the terms and conditions of this recruitment notification. The details are as follows:-


Post Code


Name of the Post


Vacancies

Age as on 01/07/2016

Min. Max.

Scale of Pay Rs.


01


Assistant Statistical Officer in A.P. Economic And Statistical Subordinate Service

Z-1

Z-2

Z-3

Z-4

Total


18-42


Rs.24,440 – 71,510


24


23


16


32


95


IMPORTANT NOTE: Distribution of vacancies among roster points is subject to variation and confirmation from the Unit Officer/ Appointing authority.

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


PARA-2: EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must possess the qualifications from a recognized University as detailed below or equivalent thereto, subject to various specifications in the relevant service rules and as per the indent received from the Department as on the date of notification.


Sl. No

Name of the Post

Educational Qualifications

01

Assistant Statistical Officer in

A.P. Economic And Statistical

(i) Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the Main Subject (OR )



Subordinate Service.

  1. Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main Subjects (OR)

  2. Bachelor’s Degree with Economics (with statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects, (OR)

  3. Bachelor’s Degree with Commerce (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects. (OR)

  4. Bachelor’s Degree with Computer Science (with Statistics as a paper in one year or two years or all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects.





From a University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or State Act or such institutions declared as Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commissions Act, 1956 or a Foreign University approved by the Central Government from time to time.(Subs. by G.O.Ms.No.3 Planning (Establishment) Department. Dt. 01-03-2012 w.e.f.01-01-2011)

PARA-3 AGE: 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 01/07/2016.

As per G.O.Ms.No.396 General Administration (Ser-A) dept., Dt.05/11/2016 the upper age limit is raised by 8 years i.e., from 34 to 42 years.

Age Relaxation: The upper age limit prescribed above is relaxable in the following cases:


Sl.

No.


Category of candidates

Relaxation of age permissible

1

2

3

1.

Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum service of 6 months.

3 Years

2.

A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of APSEB, APSRTC, Corporations, Municipalities etc. are not eligible).

5 Years based on the length of regular service.

3.

Ex-Service men including those who are applying for reemployment one year before completion of specified terms of engagement

3 years & length of service rendered in the armed forces.

4.

N.C.C (who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.)

3 Years & length of service rendered in the N.C.C.

5.

SC/ST and BCs

5 Years

6.

Physically Handicapped persons

10 Years

EXPLANATION:

After provision of the relaxation of Age in Col. No. 3 of table above; the age shall not exceed the maximum age prescribed for the post for the candidates at Sl. No. 3 & 4.

The age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen is applicable for those who have been released from Armed Forces otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency.

PARA - 4: RESERVATION TO LOCAL CANDIDATES:

Reservation to the Local candidates is applicable as provided in the Rules and as amended from time to time as in force on the date of notification. The candidates claiming reservation as Local candidates should obtain the required Study Certificate(s) (from IV Class to X Class or SSC) OR Residence Certificate in the pro-forma only for those candidates who have not studied in any Educational Institutions as the case may be. The relevant certificates with authorized signature shall be produced as and when required.

DEFINITION OF LOCAL CANDIDATE:

NOTE:

  1. Single certificate, whether of study or residence would suffice for enabling the candidate to apply as a "LOCAL CANDIDATE".

  2. RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, IF A CANDIDATE HAS STUDIED IN ANY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION UPTO S.S.C. OR EQUIVALENT EXAMINATION, SUCH CANDIDATES HAVE TO PRODUCE STUDY CERTIFICATES INVARIABLY. THE CANDIDATES, WHO ACQUIRED DEGREE FROM OPEN UNIVERSITIES WITHOUT STUDYING SSC/ MATRICULATION OR EQUIVALENT IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, HAVE TO SUBMIT RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE ONLY. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS MEANS A RECOGNIZED INSTITUTION BY THE GOVERNMENT / UNIVERSITY/COMPETENT AUTHORITY.

  3. Candidates are advised to refer provisions of the PRESIDENTIAL ORDER 1975 in this regard

  4. Candidates who have migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh as per terms laid out in circular memo No.4136/SPF & MC/2015-5, Dated.08/08/2016 of Government of Andhra Pradesh shall obtain the migration certificate and produce at the time of verification.

  5. Each of the following zones comprises the districts mentioned against each zone.

    Zones:

    1. Srikakulam, Visakahpatnam and Vizianagaram. (SKM, VSP,VZM)

    2. East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna. (EG, WG, KST)

    3. Guntur, Prakasam and Nellore. (GNT, PKM, NLR)

    4. Chittoor, Kadapa, Anantapur and Kurnool. (CTR, KDP, ATP,KNL)

PARA - 5 HOW TO APPLY:

A) HOW TO UPLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM:

(i) The Applicants have to read the User manual for On-Line submission of application and then proceed further. User manual is available at www.psc.ap.gov.in or (http://appscapplications17.apspsc.gov.in)

  1. INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING OFF-LINE EXAMINATION FOR CANDIDATES(if

    screening test is held):

    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.

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

  2. INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ON-LINE EXAMINATION FOR CANDIDATES:

  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. Non programmable calculators would be permitted, wherever necessary.

  2. The starting time of each examination paper and the entry time would be mentioned in the hall ticket

  3. The examination link with the login screen will already be available on your system. Please inform the invigilator if this is not the case.

  4. 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.

  5. Invigilator will announce the password at 09.50 AM and 02.20 PM.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. You have to use the mouse to answer the multiple choice type questions with FOUR alternative answers.

  9. To answer any numerical answer type question, you need to use the virtual numeric key pad and the mouse.

  10. On the online exam question screen, the timer will display the balance time remaining for the completion of exam.

  11. 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.

  12. After answering a question, click the SAVE & NEXT button to save your response and move onto the next question.

  13. Click on Mark for Review & NEXT to mark your question for review, and then go to the next question.

  14. To clear any answer chosen for a particular question, please click on the CLEAR RESPONSE button.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. You may view INSTRUCTIONS at any point of time during exam, by clicking on the INSTRUCTIONS button on your screen.

  18. The SUBMIT button will be activated after 150 Minutes. Please keep checking the timer on your screen.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. Please inform the invigilator in case of any technical issues.

  23. Please do not talk to or disturb other candidates.

  24. In case you are carrying articles other than the admit card, photo identity proof and pen, please leave them outside the exam room.

  25. 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:

  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.

  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.

  3. The candidates should take their seats at the given time before the commencement of the examination and are not to be allowed after of 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.

  1. 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.

  2. The candidates are not allowed to bring any Electronic devices such as mobile / cellphones, 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.

  3. The candidates are expected to behave in orderly and disciplined manner while writing the examination. The candidature will be rejected and in case of impersonation/ disorder/ rowdy behaviour during Examination, necessary F.I.R. for this incident will be lodged with concerned Police Station, apart from disqualifying his / her candidature. The chief superintendent of the centre is authorize to take spot decision in this matter.

  4. Candidates trying to use unfair means shall be disqualified from the selection. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates.

  5. 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.

9). (a) Wherever the candidates who are totally blind 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.

  1. The applicants shall upload the certificate relating to percentage of disability for considering the appointment of scribe in the examination.

  2. 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.

  3. The candidate as well as the scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking confirming the rules applicable

10). In case the Hall­Ticket is without photo or too small, he/she should affix a passport size photo on Hall­ticket 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.

  1. The candidate will not be admitted to the examination Hall without procedural formatives.

  2. The candidate’s admission to the Examination is provisional, subject to the eligibility, confirmation/satisfaction of conditions laid down in this notification.

  3. 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.

  1. Instructions to be followed scrupulously in the Examination Hall.


    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

    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


  1. Andh, Sadhu Andh *

  2. Bagata

  3. Bhil

    LIST OF SCHEDULED TRIBES

  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)

  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)

  1. Patra (included in G.O. Ms. No. 8, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 28.08.2006)

  2. kurakula of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam Districts only. Included vide in G.O.MS.No. 26 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08

  3. Pondara of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam Districts only. Included vide G.O.MS.No. 28 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08

  4. Samanthula, Samantha, sountia, Sauntia of Srikakulam District only. Included vide G.O.MS.No. 29 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08

  5. 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

  6. 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).

  7. Bukka Ayyavars, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 6 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Sikligar / Saikalgar, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 10 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.

  12. Poosala included vide G.O. Ms.No. 16 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.


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 vide G.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

  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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.