APPSC Group – 1 Exam Pattern Details

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Group – 1 Examination Pattern OverviewAPPSC Group – 1 Examination Pattern:

The APPSC Group – 1 Examination is structured in three distinct stages:

1) Preliminary Examination: The Preliminary Examination serves as a screening test to shortlist candidates for the subsequent stage of the examination. It comprises one objective type paper. Minimum qualifying marks are established for candidates falling under reservation categories.

Preliminary Examination Subjects, Maximum Marks, and Time Duration:

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper – I General Studies	120	120	120 Minutes
Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper – II General Aptitude	120	120	120 Minutes

2) Main Examination: Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination proceed to the Main examination, consisting of five papers in a conventional type and adhering to a degree standard syllabus. The General English paper is of a qualifying nature, with its marks not counted for final ranking. Candidates have the option to answer question papers in English, Telugu, or Urdu. Minimum qualifying marks are set for candidates eligible for reservation.

Main Examination Subjects, Maximum Marks, and Time Duration:

Paper	Subjects	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
Paper in Telugu (Qualifying Nature)	–	–	180 Minutes
Paper in English (Qualifying Nature)	–	150	180 Minutes
Paper – I	General Essay – on contemporary themes and issues	150	180 Minutes
Paper – II	History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh	150	180 Minutes
Paper – III	Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law, and Ethics	150	180 Minutes
Paper – IV	Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh	150	180 Minutes
Paper – V	Science, Technology, and Environmental Issues	150	180 Minutes
Total	–	825 Marks	–

3) Interview/Oral Test: Candidates who have successfully appeared and qualified in the Main examination are called for an Interview, which carries a weightage of 75 marks. During the Interview, the board evaluates the candidate’s attitude and decision-making skills.