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APPSC Group 1

Recruitment to Andhra Pradesh’s Group-I Services in three stages: a Screening Test of two objective papers, a Main examination of written papers, and an interview.

  • 10papers
  • 1,065marks counted
  • 126syllabus lines
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Exam pattern

Stage 1Preliminary examination

2 papers

Paper
Screening Test Paper-I: General Studies120 questions · 120 marks · 2 hoursThis paper consists of 04 parts i.e., ABCD each part carries 30 marks. Negative marking: Each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.
Screening Test Paper-II: General Aptitude120 questions · 120 marks · 2 hoursThis paper consists 2 parts i.e., A and B each part carries 60 Marks (Part-A - 60 Marks, Part -B (i) - 30 Marks and B (ii) - 30 Marks). Negative marking: Each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.

Stage 2Main examination

7 papers · 5 papers counted for merit, 750 marks.

Paper
Paper in English (S.S.C standard)Qualifying150 marks · 3 hours
Paper in Telugu (S.S.C standard)Qualifying150 marks · 3 hours
Paper-I: General Essay150 marks · 3 hoursThe candidates are required to attempt three essays, one from each of the three sections, in about 800 words each.
Paper-II: History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh150 marks · 3 hours
Paper-III: Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics150 marks · 3 hours
Paper-IV: Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh150 marks · 3 hours
Paper-V: Science and Technology150 marks · 3 hours

Paper in English (S.S.C standard) and Paper in Telugu (S.S.C standard): In the main examination, the papers of Telugu and English are in qualifying in nature and the marks secured in these papers are not counted for merit. The minimum qualifying marks for Telugu & English for each individual paper is 40 % for OC’s/Sports Persons/EWS; 35 % for B. C’s; 30% for SC/ST/ PBD.

Stage 3Interview

1 paper

Paper
Interview (Personality Test)75 marksAfter Main written examination, eligible candidates will be called for an Interview (Personality Test) as per G.O.Ms.No.100, GA (SER-A) Department, dt: 30/09/2022 at the ratio of 1:2 with reference to the number of vacancies.

Source: Notification No. 07/2026 — Direct Recruitment to Group-I Services (General/Limited Recruitment), Annexure-II, pp. 26–39, issued 6 October 2026. Checked against the document on 6 October 2026.

Dates, vacancies and deadlines change with every notification; check the commission’s website before you apply.

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  1. Indian PolityChapters to read36 chapters · 300 flashcards · 1,560 questions
  2. Science and TechnologyChapters to read30 chapters
  3. Indian HistoryChapters to read19 chapters · 1,200 questions
  4. History and Culture of Andhra PradeshChapters to read17 chapters
  5. EnvironmentQuestions or flashcards only; no chapters yet3 questions
  6. Indian EconomyQuestions or flashcards only; no chapters yet2 questions
  7. Indian SocietyQuestions or flashcards only; no chapters yet3 flashcards
  8. Current AffairsNo chapters or practice yet; see the current affairs
  9. Disaster ManagementNo chapters or practice yet
  10. GovernanceNo chapters or practice yet
  11. Indian GeographyNo chapters or practice yet; see the atlas of India
  12. International RelationsNo chapters or practice yet

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