APPSC Group 1 Exam Selection Process

Details of APPSC Group 1 Exam Selection Process:The selection process for the APPSC Group 1 Exam conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is outlined below.
1) Written Examination: The written examination comprises a Screening Test and a Main Examination.
- Screening Test:
  - Type: Objective
  - Paper-I (General Studies): Divided into four parts (A, B, C, D), each carrying 30 marks.
    - A. History and Culture
    - B. Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations
    - C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning
    - D. Geography
  - Total Marks: 120
  - Duration: 120 Minutes
  - Paper-II (General Aptitude): Divided into two parts (A and B), each carrying 60 marks.
    - A. General Mental Ability, Administrative, and Psychological Abilities
    - B. (i) Science and Technology (ii) Current events of Regional, National, and International importance
  - Total Marks: 120
  - Duration: 120 Minutes
  - Negative Marks: According to G.O. Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., Dt.06/12/2016, 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for each wrong answer will be deducted.
- Main Examination:
  - Type: Objective
  - Papers: I, II, III, IV & IV
    - I. General Essay on contemporary themes and issues (150 marks, 180 Minutes)
    - II. History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh (150 marks, 180 Minutes)
    - III. Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law, and Ethics (150 marks, 180 Minutes)
    - IV. Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh (150 marks, 180 Minutes)
    - V. Science, Technology, and Environmental Issues (150 marks, 180 Minutes)
  - Total Marks: 750
  - Separate minimum qualifying marks for Reserved candidates.
2) Interview: Candidates qualifying the Main Examination will proceed to the Interview round.
- Maximum Marks: 75