Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission 2025-26

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is responsible for recruiting candidates to various prestigious Group 1 and Group 2 services in the state. Below are the comprehensive details regarding the syllabus, test series, and exam pattern designed to help aspirants prepare effectively for these competitive examinations.

Test Series

APPSC Syllabus

Exam	Prelims Syllabus PDF	Mains Syllabus PDF
Group 1	Download	Download
Group 2	Download	Download

Exam Pattern

Group 1

Stage	Papers	Total Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
Prelims	General Studies (120 Q), Aptitude & Mental Ability (120 Q)	240	2 Hours per paper	1/3rd of marks per item
Mains	Qualifying- Telugu, English Paper 1 - General Essay Paper 2 - India & AP History & Culture & Geography Paper 3 - Polity & Governance & Ethics Paper 4 - Economy & Development-India & AP Paper 5 - Science & Tech & Environment	750 (5 papers counted)	3 Hours per paper	None

Group 2

Stage	Papers	Total Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
Prelims	General Studies & Mental Ability (150 Q)	150	150 Minutes	1/3rd of marks per item
Mains	Paper I- Social History of AP & Constitution Paper II- Indian & AP Economy & Science & Tech	300	150 Minutes per paper	1/3rd of marks per item
Computer Proficiency Test	Office Automation & Computer Skills	100	60 Minutes	None