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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission sets Computer Proficiency Test dates for workers

Reported by Rituparna Sen (Section Editor) · The Hindu - National ·

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GeneralAndhra Pradesh Public Service Commission sets Computer Proficiency Test dates for workers

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced the schedule for the Computer Proficiency Test for certain in-service employees of Village and Ward Secretariats under the April 2026 session. The examination will take place on October 30 and 31 across five district centres, followed by an exclusive test at the NTR district centre on November 1.

Test Centres

Testing centers for the October 30 and 31 examinations include Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, NTR, Tirupati and Anantapur districts. The test on November 1 will be conducted only at the NTR district centre.

Eligible Employees

The examination applies to Panchayat Secretaries Grade-V in the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department, along with Village Revenue Officers Grade-II and Grade-I in the Revenue Department. It also covers employees appointed on compassionate grounds in various Heads of Departments, Directorates and the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat after May 12, 2014. Additional groups included are Senior Assistants promoted from the category of VRO Grade-I in the Revenue Department, compassionate VROs, and in-service Village Revenue Assistants.

Hall Tickets

Eligible candidates can download their hall tickets from the official APPSC website starting from October 23, 2026. The official website for downloading hall tickets is psc.ap.gov.in.

Context

Computer proficiency tests are commonly used by government bodies to ensure that administrative staff have the basic digital skills required for daily office tasks. These evaluations help maintain operational efficiency across government departments and secretariats.

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