{"id":4018,"date":"2026-10-28T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/?p=4018"},"modified":"2026-10-28T10:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:00:42","slug":"appsc-group-1-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/appsc-group-1-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 – Check Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern, Subject-Wise Topics and PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 covers the Preliminary Examination (Screening Test), Main Written Examination and Interview conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). Candidates preparing for Group-I Services should understand the complete syllabus, marking scheme and subject-wise examination structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prelims consist of two objective papers containing 120 questions and 120 marks each, with one-third negative marking for incorrect answers. The Mains consist of seven written papers, including Telugu and English qualifying papers and five descriptive papers counted for merit. The final selection process also includes a 75-mark interview. Candidates can check the detailed APPSC Group 1 Prelims and Mains syllabus, paper-wise marks, preparation tips and official syllabus links below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>APPSC Group 1 Syllabus Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Conducting Authority<\/td>Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)<\/td><\/tr>
Examination Name<\/td>APPSC Group-I Services Examination<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Stages<\/td>Screening Test, Main Examination, Interview<\/td><\/tr>
Preliminary Examination Mode<\/td>Objective-Type Screening Test<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Papers<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Total Questions<\/td>240<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Maximum Marks<\/td>240<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Negative Marking<\/td>One-third of marks assigned per incorrect answer<\/td><\/tr>
Main Examination Mode<\/td>Descriptive Written Examination<\/td><\/tr>
Total Mains Written Papers<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
Qualifying Language Papers<\/td>Telugu and English<\/td><\/tr>
Merit-Based Mains Papers<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Mains Merit Marks<\/td>750<\/td><\/tr>
Interview Marks<\/td>75<\/td><\/tr>
Total Final Merit Marks<\/td>825<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>APPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The APPSC Group 1 selection process includes three major stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Preliminary Examination:<\/strong> An objective-type screening test used for shortlisting candidates for Mains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Main Written Examination:<\/strong> Seven papers, including two qualifying language papers and five merit-based descriptive papers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Interview\/Personality Test:<\/strong> A 75-mark assessment conducted after the written examination.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The APPSC Group-I examination pattern differs between the preliminary and main stages. The Screening Test assesses objective knowledge and aptitude, while the Mains assess descriptive writing, subject understanding and analytical ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Preliminary Examination contains two objective papers, each carrying 120 marks and lasting 120 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Paper<\/th>Subject<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Paper I<\/td>General Studies<\/td>120<\/td>120<\/td>120 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
    Paper II<\/td>General Aptitude<\/td>120<\/td>120<\/td>120 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>Two Papers<\/strong><\/td>240<\/strong><\/td>240<\/strong><\/td>240 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Negative Marking:<\/strong> One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every incorrect answer. For a one-mark question, this is a deduction of one-third mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>APPSC Group 1 Prelims Paper I Subject-Wise Marks Distribution<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Paper I covers General Studies and consists of four sections with equal marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Section<\/th>Subject<\/th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    A<\/td>History and Culture<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
    B<\/td>Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
    D<\/td>Geography<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>General Studies<\/strong><\/td>120<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>APPSC Group 1 Prelims Paper II Subject-Wise Marks Distribution<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Section<\/th>Subject<\/th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    A<\/td>General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities<\/td>60<\/td><\/tr>
    B(i)<\/td>Science and Technology<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
    B(ii)<\/td>Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>General Aptitude<\/strong><\/td>120<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Screening Test syllabus includes History, Culture, Constitution, Governance, Economy, Geography, Reasoning, Science, Technology and Current Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>APPSC Group 1 Paper I \u2013 History and Culture Syllabus<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n