APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 - Summary
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) released the official recruitment notification 2026 from the official website. Candidates should carefully review the paper-wise syllabus and examination pattern to plan their preparation effectively. The selection process consists of the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview/Personality Test.
APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2026
Screening Test
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies | 120 | 120 Minutes | 120 |
| Part A: History and Culture | – | – | 30 | |
| Part B: Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations | – | – | 30 | |
| Part C: Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning | – | – | 30 | |
| Part D: Geography | – | – | 30 | |
| Paper-II | General Aptitude | 120 | 120 Minutes | 120 |
| Part A: General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities | – | – | 60 | |
| Part B(i): Science and Technologies | – | – | 30 | |
| Part B(ii): Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance | – | – | 30 |
Negative Marking: For each wrong answer, 1/3 of the marks prescribed for that question will be deducted.
Mains – Written Examination
| Paper | Subject | Nature | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Paper | Telugu | Qualifying | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Qualifying Paper | English | Qualifying | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper-I | General Essay – Contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance | Merit | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper-II | History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | Merit | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper-III | Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | Merit | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper-IV | Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | Merit | 180 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper-V | Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | Merit | 180 Minutes | 150 |
Final Marks
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Mains Written Examination – Merit Papers | 750 |
| Interview | 75 |
| Total | 825 Marks |
APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus 2026
| Section | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| History & Culture | Indus Valley Civilisation, Vedic Age, Mahajanapadas, Jainism and Buddhism, Mauryas, Kushans, Satavahanas, Sangam Age, Gupta Empire, South Indian dynasties, Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara and Mughal Empires, Bhakti and Sufi movements, European trading companies, Governor Generals and Viceroys, Revolt of 1857, social reform movements, Indian freedom movement, Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Subhas Chandra Bose, post-independence consolidation, Dr B.R. Ambedkar and reorganisation of states. |
| Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations | Evolution and features of the Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, DPSP, constitutional amendments, basic structure, Centre-State relations, Parliament, State Legislatures, federal issues, local governance, constitutional bodies, Panchayati Raj, governance, public policy, statutory and regulatory bodies, human rights, women, SC/ST and child-related issues, India’s foreign policy and international organisations. |
| Indian & Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning | Economic development after independence, NITI Aayog, growth and distributive justice, HDI, sustainable development, national income, population, poverty, inequality, employment, agriculture, irrigation, MSP, rural development, industries, Make in India, Start-ups, SEZs, energy, economic reforms, WTO, balance of payments, RBI, banking, NPAs, financial markets, SEBI, GST, Centre-State finances, public expenditure and debt. AP-specific areas include the economy after bifurcation, resources, revenues, water issues, infrastructure, IT, e-governance, welfare, AP Reorganisation Act 2014 and related provisions. |
| Geography | Physical geography, earth, climate, oceans, landforms, rocks, minerals, soils, natural vegetation, national parks, population, literacy, migration, urbanisation, social groups, agriculture, industries, services, transport and trade, with focus on the world, India and Andhra Pradesh. |
Paper II – General Aptitude (120 Questions | 120 Marks | 120 Minutes)
| Section | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| General Mental Ability & Psychological Abilities | Logical reasoning, number series, coding-decoding, relationships, Venn diagrams, clocks, calendars, ages, number system, ratio and proportion, averages, HCF and LCM, percentages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, time and distance, geometry, basic algebra, data interpretation, data sufficiency, probability, emotional intelligence, social intelligence, decision-making, critical thinking and personality assessment. |
| Science & Technology and Current Events | Science in everyday life, ICT, e-governance, cyber security, space and defence technology, ISRO, DRDO, energy resources, environmental science, biodiversity, climate change, biotechnology, nanotechnology and current events of regional, national and international importance. |
APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus 2026-Subject Wise
The APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus 2026 consists of seven papers. The Telugu and English papers are qualifying in nature, while the remaining papers are used for merit as prescribed by the Commission.
- Paper-I (General Essay): Three essays (about 800 words each) from current affairs, socio-political/economic/environmental issues, cultural/historical aspects, civic awareness, and reflective topics
- Paper-II (History, Culture, and Geography of India and AP): Pre-historic cultures to modern Indian nationalism, Andhra history from ancient to modern periods, bifurcation impacts, and physical, economic, social, and environmental geography of India and AP
- Paper-III (Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law, and Ethics): Indian constitution, federalism, local governance, judiciary, public administration, good governance, ethics in public service, human values, attitude, emotional intelligence, and basic knowledge of Indian laws (civil, criminal, labour, cyber, and tax laws)
- Paper-IV (Economy and Development of India and AP): Major economic challenges, resource mobilization, budgeting, inclusive growth, agricultural and industrial development, infrastructure, and AP-specific economic development/bifurcation issues
- Paper-V (Science, Technology, and Environmental Issues): Integration of S&T, IT/ICT, space and defence programmes, energy resources, environmental pollution, legislation, biotechnology, nanotechnology, human diseases, and agriculture/animal husbandry biotechnology
