{"id":459,"date":"2026-10-22T06:32:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T06:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/?post_type=gjp_syllabus&#038;p=459"},"modified":"2026-10-22T06:32:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T06:32:32","slug":"appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026","status":"publish","type":"gjp_syllabus","link":"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Download Prelims &#038; Mains Exam Pattern, Subject-Wise Syllabus PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026:<\/mark><\/strong> The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has published the Group-I Services recruitment notification for 2026 under <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Notification No. 07\/2026<\/strong>. <\/mark>Candidates preparing for the examination can check the latest Preliminary Examination and Mains Examination syllabus, subject-wise topics, marking scheme and official PDF download links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The APPSC Group 1 selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination (Screening Test), Mains Examination and Personality Test (Interview).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Preliminary Examination consists of two objective-type papers carrying 240 marks<\/strong>,<\/mark> while the Mains Examination includes seven descriptive papers. Of these, five papers contribute 750 marks to the final merit list, while Telugu and English are qualifying papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The interview carries 75 marks, making the<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"> <strong>final merit total 825 marks<\/strong>.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Latest Update \u2013 22 October 2026:<\/mark><\/strong> APPSC Group-I Services Notification No. 07\/2026 has been published. Candidates can access the official Prelims and Mains syllabus PDFs through the APPSC website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Organisation<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Short Name<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>APPSC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Examination<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Group-I Services Examination 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Notification Number<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>07\/2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Detailed Notification Date<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>6 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Job Location<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Selection Process<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Prelims, Mains and Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Prelims Mode<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Offline Objective-Type (OMR)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mains Mode<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Descriptive Written Examination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Prelims Papers<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Prelims Marks<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>240<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mains Written Papers<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mains Merit-Counted Papers<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mains Merit Marks<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>750<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Interview Marks<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Final Merit Marks<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>825<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Negative Marking in Prelims<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>1\/3 Mark Per Wrong Answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Official Website<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Stage_1_%E2%80%93_Preliminary_Examination\" >Stage 1 \u2013 Preliminary Examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Stage_2_%E2%80%93_Mains_Examination\" >Stage 2 \u2013 Mains Examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Stage_3_%E2%80%93_Interview\" >Stage 3 \u2013 Interview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Important_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_Details\" >Important Prelims Exam Pattern Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Negative_Marking\" >APPSC Group 1 Negative Marking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Prelims_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Paper_I_General_Studies\" >APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Paper I General Studies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Section_A_%E2%80%93_History_and_Culture\" >Section A \u2013 History and Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Section_B_%E2%80%93_Constitution_Polity_Social_Justice_and_International_Relations\" >Section B \u2013 Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Section_C_%E2%80%93_Indian_and_Andhra_Pradesh_Economy_and_Planning\" >Section C \u2013 Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Section_D_%E2%80%93_Geography\" >Section D \u2013 Geography<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Prelims_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Paper_II_General_Aptitude\" >APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Paper II General Aptitude<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Section_A_%E2%80%93_General_Mental_Ability\" >Section A \u2013 General Mental Ability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Section_Bi_%E2%80%93_Science_and_Technology\" >Section B(i) \u2013 Science and Technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Section_Bii_%E2%80%93_Current_Events\" >Section B(ii) \u2013 Current Events<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Paper-Wise_Topics\" >APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Paper-Wise Topics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Qualifying_Paper_%E2%80%93_Telugu\" >Qualifying Paper \u2013 Telugu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Qualifying_Paper_%E2%80%93_English\" >Qualifying Paper \u2013 English<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Paper_I_%E2%80%93_General_Essay\" >APPSC Group 1 Mains Paper I \u2013 General Essay<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Section_I_%E2%80%93_Current_Affairs\" >Section I \u2013 Current Affairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Section_II_%E2%80%93_Social_and_Economic_Issues\" >Section II \u2013 Social and Economic Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Section_III_%E2%80%93_Cultural_and_Historical_Issues\" >Section III \u2013 Cultural and Historical Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Paper_II_%E2%80%93_History_Culture_and_Geography\" >APPSC Group 1 Mains Paper II \u2013 History, Culture and Geography<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Part_A_%E2%80%93_History_and_Culture_of_India\" >Part A \u2013 History and Culture of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Part_B_%E2%80%93_History_and_Culture_of_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Part B \u2013 History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Part_C_%E2%80%93_Geography_of_India_and_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Part C \u2013 Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Paper_III_%E2%80%93_Polity_Constitution_Governance_Law_and_Ethics\" >APPSC Group 1 Mains Paper III \u2013 Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Part_A_%E2%80%93_Indian_Polity_and_Constitution\" >Part A \u2013 Indian Polity and Constitution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Part_B_%E2%80%93_Governance_and_Public_Administration\" >Part B \u2013 Governance and Public Administration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Part_C_%E2%80%93_Ethics_and_Law\" >Part C \u2013 Ethics and Law<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Paper_IV_%E2%80%93_Economy_and_Development\" >APPSC Group 1 Mains Paper IV \u2013 Economy and Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Paper_V_%E2%80%93_Science_Technology_and_Environmental_Issues\" >APPSC Group 1 Mains Paper V \u2013 Science, Technology and Environmental Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Interview_2026\" >APPSC Group 1 Interview 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Prelims_vs_Mains_Exam_Pattern\" >APPSC Group 1 Prelims vs Mains Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_PDF_Download_2026\" >APPSC Group 1 Syllabus PDF Download 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#How_to_Download_APPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_PDF\" >How to Download APPSC Group 1 Syllabus PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Preparation_Strategy_2026\" >APPSC Group 1 Preparation Strategy 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Step_1_%E2%80%93_Understand_the_Official_Syllabus\" >Step 1 \u2013 Understand the Official Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Step_2_%E2%80%93_Build_Strong_Fundamentals\" >Step 2 \u2013 Build Strong Fundamentals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Step_3_%E2%80%93_Focus_on_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Step 3 \u2013 Focus on Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Step_4_%E2%80%93_Prepare_for_Prelims_and_Mains_Together\" >Step 4 \u2013 Prepare for Prelims and Mains Together<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Step_5_%E2%80%93_Practise_Previous-Year_Papers\" >Step 5 \u2013 Practise Previous-Year Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Step_6_%E2%80%93_Improve_Answer_Writing\" >Step 6 \u2013 Improve Answer Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Step_7_%E2%80%93_Take_Mock_Tests\" >Step 7 \u2013 Take Mock Tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#Step_8_%E2%80%93_Revise_Current_Affairs\" >Step 8 \u2013 Revise Current Affairs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Study_Plan_2026\" >APPSC Group 1 Study Plan 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Important_Links_2026\" >APPSC Group 1 Important Links 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#APPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_2026_FAQs\" >APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#1_What_is_the_APPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_2026\" >1. What is the APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#2_How_many_papers_are_there_in_APPSC_Group_1_Prelims\" >2. How many papers are there in APPSC Group 1 Prelims?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#3_What_are_the_total_marks_in_Prelims\" >3. What are the total marks in Prelims?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#4_Is_there_negative_marking_in_APPSC_Group_1_Prelims\" >4. Is there negative marking in APPSC Group 1 Prelims?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#5_How_many_papers_are_there_in_APPSC_Group_1_Mains\" >5. How many papers are there in APPSC Group 1 Mains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#6_What_are_the_total_merit_marks_in_Mains\" >6. What are the total merit marks in Mains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#7_How_many_marks_are_allotted_to_the_interview\" >7. How many marks are allotted to the interview?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#8_What_is_the_total_final_merit_score\" >8. What is the total final merit score?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#9_Are_Telugu_and_English_compulsory_in_Mains\" >9. Are Telugu and English compulsory in Mains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#10_Are_Prelims_marks_counted_in_final_selection\" >10. Are Prelims marks counted in final selection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#11_Where_can_I_download_the_official_APPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_PDF\" >11. Where can I download the official APPSC Group 1 Syllabus PDF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/appsc-group-1-syllabus-2026\/#12_Which_notification_applies_to_APPSC_Group_1_Recruitment_2026\" >12. Which notification applies to APPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_2026_Overview\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Selection_Process_2026\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The selection process consists of three stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_1_%E2%80%93_Preliminary_Examination\"><\/span>Stage 1 \u2013 Preliminary Examination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Preliminary Examination is a screening test used to shortlist candidates for the Mains Examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Marks obtained in the Prelims are not counted toward the final merit list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_2_%E2%80%93_Mains_Examination\"><\/span>Stage 2 \u2013 Mains Examination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates shortlisted through the Preliminary Examination will appear in the descriptive Mains Examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Mains consists of seven papers, including two qualifying language papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_3_%E2%80%93_Interview\"><\/span>Stage 3 \u2013 Interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates who qualify for the interview stage will undergo a personality assessment carrying 75 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Final selection is based on the marks obtained in the five merit-counted Mains papers and the interview, subject to the recruitment rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The APPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination consists of two objective-type papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Paper<\/th><th>Subject<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Paper I<\/td><td>General Studies<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>120 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper II<\/td><td>General Aptitude<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>120 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>240<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>240<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>240 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_Details\"><\/span>Important Prelims Exam Pattern Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Examination Type: Objective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examination Mode: Offline OMR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Papers: 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Questions: 240<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum Marks: 240<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: 2 Hours Per Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative Marking: One-third of the marks assigned to a question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examination Standard: Degree Level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Question Paper Language: English with Telugu translation; English text is authoritative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Negative_Marking\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Negative Marking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For each incorrect answer, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if a question carries one mark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Correct Answer: +1 Mark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect Answer: \u22120.33 Mark Approximately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unattempted Question: No Marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should avoid unnecessary guessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Prelims_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Paper_I_General_Studies\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Paper I General Studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Paper I contains 120 questions carrying 120 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It is divided into four sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Subject<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>History and Culture<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C<\/td><td>Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>Geography<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>120<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_A_%E2%80%93_History_and_Culture\"><\/span>Section A \u2013 History and Culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Indus Valley Civilisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vedic Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mahajanapadas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jainism and Buddhism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mauryan Empire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gupta Empire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ancient Indian Culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sangam Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Indian Kingdoms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delhi Sultanate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vijayanagara Empire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mughal Empire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British Expansion in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revolt of 1857<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian National Movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socio-Religious Reform Movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freedom Struggle and Independence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should focus on historical chronology, important personalities and cultural developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_B_%E2%80%93_Constitution_Polity_Social_Justice_and_International_Relations\"><\/span>Section B \u2013 Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Historical Background of the Indian Constitution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitutional Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preamble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundamental Rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directive Principles of State Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundamental Duties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union Government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parliament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Legislature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>President and Governor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prime Minister and Chief Minister<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judiciary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal Structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitutional Bodies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Election Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local Self-Government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welfare Policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India&#8217;s Foreign Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important International Organisations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_C_%E2%80%93_Indian_and_Andhra_Pradesh_Economy_and_Planning\"><\/span>Section C \u2013 Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Indian Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Reforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poverty and Unemployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service Sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking and Financial Institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fiscal Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monetary Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusive Growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andhra Pradesh Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Development Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Developments After Bifurcation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_D_%E2%80%93_Geography\"><\/span>Section D \u2013 Geography<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Physical Geography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earth and Its Structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Landforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Monsoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rivers and Drainage Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mountains and Plateaus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture and Irrigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Population Distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Geography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Geography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geography of Andhra Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coastal Regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forest Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Geography<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Prelims_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Paper_II_General_Aptitude\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Paper II General Aptitude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Paper II contains 120 questions carrying 120 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Subject<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B(i)<\/td><td>Science and Technology<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B(ii)<\/td><td>Current Events<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>120<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_A_%E2%80%93_General_Mental_Ability\"><\/span>Section A \u2013 General Mental Ability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important preparation topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Logical Reasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytical Ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coding-Decoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analogy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syllogism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Interpretation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Arithmetic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percentages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ratio and Proportion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Averages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time and Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem-Solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision-Making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrative Ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional Intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychological Abilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_Bi_%E2%80%93_Science_and_Technology\"><\/span>Section B(i) \u2013 Science and Technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>General Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physics Fundamentals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry Fundamentals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientific Developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biotechnology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emerging Technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science and Technology in Everyday Life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_Bii_%E2%80%93_Current_Events\"><\/span>Section B(ii) \u2013 Current Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should prepare current events of regional, national and international importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Focus areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Current Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science and Technology News<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important Appointments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards and Honours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important Government Policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The APPSC Group 1 Mains Examination consists of seven descriptive papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Two language papers are qualifying in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Paper<\/th><th>Subject<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Telugu<\/td><td>Qualifying Language Paper<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>180 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English<\/td><td>Qualifying Language Paper<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>180 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper I<\/td><td>General Essay<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>180 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper II<\/td><td>History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>180 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper III<\/td><td>Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>180 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper IV<\/td><td>Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>180 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper V<\/td><td>Science, Technology and Environmental Issues<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>180 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Merit-Counted Written Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Papers I\u2013V<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>750<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview<\/td><td>Personality Test<\/td><td>75<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final Merit Total<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>825<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Although the seven written papers carry 1,050 marks in total, the two language papers are qualifying only. Final merit is calculated out of 825 marks, including the interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Paper-Wise_Topics\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Paper-Wise Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualifying_Paper_%E2%80%93_Telugu\"><\/span>Qualifying Paper \u2013 Telugu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Telugu paper carries 150 marks and is based on SSC standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Essay Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telugu Grammar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pr\u00e9cis Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letter Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formal Speech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synonyms and Antonyms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explanation of Selected Verses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telugu Language Usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualifying_Paper_%E2%80%93_English\"><\/span>Qualifying Paper \u2013 English<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The English qualifying paper carries 150 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Essay Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pr\u00e9cis Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formal Letter Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press Release<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speech Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence Correction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpretation of Tables and Graphs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Both language papers are qualifying in nature and do not contribute to the final merit total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Paper_I_%E2%80%93_General_Essay\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Mains Paper I \u2013 General Essay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maximum Marks: 150<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates must write essays on contemporary themes and issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The syllabus includes three broad sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_I_%E2%80%93_Current_Affairs\"><\/span>Section I \u2013 Current Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Regional Issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contemporary Events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_II_%E2%80%93_Social_and_Economic_Issues\"><\/span>Section II \u2013 Social and Economic Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Socio-Political Issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socio-Economic Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_III_%E2%80%93_Cultural_and_Historical_Issues\"><\/span>Section III \u2013 Cultural and Historical Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Indian Culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andhra Pradesh Culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historical Developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civic Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflective Topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethical and Social Themes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should practise writing structured essays with clear introductions, arguments, examples and conclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Paper_II_%E2%80%93_History_Culture_and_Geography\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Mains Paper II \u2013 History, Culture and Geography<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maximum Marks: 150<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_A_%E2%80%93_History_and_Culture_of_India\"><\/span>Part A \u2013 History and Culture of India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Ancient Indian History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mauryan and Gupta Periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medieval Indian History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delhi Sultanate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mughal Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bhakti and Sufi Movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British Rule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Reform Movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian National Movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independence Struggle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_B_%E2%80%93_History_and_Culture_of_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span>Part B \u2013 History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Ancient Andhra History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Satavahana Dynasty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ikshvaku Dynasty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medieval Andhra Kingdoms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andhra Cultural Heritage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>European Trading Settlements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British Rule in Andhra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andhra National Movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formation of Andhra State<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formation of Andhra Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation, 2014<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_C_%E2%80%93_Geography_of_India_and_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span>Part C \u2013 Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Physical Geography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irrigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Population<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Geography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Geography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forests and Wildlife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Paper_III_%E2%80%93_Polity_Constitution_Governance_Law_and_Ethics\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Mains Paper III \u2013 Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maximum Marks: 150<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_A_%E2%80%93_Indian_Polity_and_Constitution\"><\/span>Part A \u2013 Indian Polity and Constitution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Constitutional Framework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundamental Rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directive Principles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union and State Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parliament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Legislature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judiciary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitutional Institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local Government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_B_%E2%80%93_Governance_and_Public_Administration\"><\/span>Part B \u2013 Governance and Public Administration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Public Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy Implementation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accountability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-Governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulatory Bodies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Citizen-Centric Governance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_C_%E2%80%93_Ethics_and_Law\"><\/span>Part C \u2013 Ethics and Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Ethics and Human Values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional Intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Service Ethics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probity in Governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Codes of Conduct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethical Decision-Making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Knowledge of Indian Laws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Paper_IV_%E2%80%93_Economy_and_Development\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Mains Paper IV \u2013 Economy and Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maximum Marks: 150<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Indian Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Growth and Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resource Mobilisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fiscal Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monetary Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusive Growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poverty and Employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andhra Pradesh Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andhra Pradesh Budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Resource Mobilisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture in Andhra Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial Development in Andhra Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development After State Bifurcation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Mains_Paper_V_%E2%80%93_Science_Technology_and_Environmental_Issues\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Mains Paper V \u2013 Science, Technology and Environmental Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maximum Marks: 150<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Science and Technology Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research and Innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information and Communication Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-Governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Space Programme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defence Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renewable Energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuclear Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biotechnology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nanotechnology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Pollution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate Change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solid Waste Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biodiversity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conservation of Natural Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intellectual Property Rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Interview_2026\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Interview 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The interview or Personality Test carries <strong>75 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates may be assessed on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>General Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrative Aptitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership Qualities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision-Making Ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awareness of Andhra Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethical Judgement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personality and Suitability for Public Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The interview is intended to assess suitability for administrative responsibilities rather than merely repeat the written examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Prelims_vs_Mains_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Prelims vs Mains Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Prelims<\/th><th>Mains<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Purpose<\/td><td>Screening<\/td><td>Merit Assessment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Examination Type<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Papers<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marks<\/td><td>240<\/td><td>750 Merit Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative Marking<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Not Applicable in the Same Objective-Test Format<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language Papers<\/td><td>No Separate Qualifying Papers<\/td><td>Telugu and English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marks Counted in Final Merit<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes, Papers I\u2013V<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The final selection also includes a 75-mark interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_PDF_Download_2026\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Syllabus PDF Download 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">APPSC provides official syllabus resources for Group-I Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should download both the Preliminary and Mains syllabus documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_APPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_PDF\"><\/span>How to Download APPSC Group 1 Syllabus PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\/<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>Syllabus<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Group-I Services<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the Preliminary Examination syllabus link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the Prelims syllabus PDF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to the syllabus page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the Mains syllabus link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the Mains syllabus PDF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save both documents for future reference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should also review <strong>Annexure-II of Notification No. 07\/2026<\/strong> for the recruitment-specific examination scheme and syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Preparation_Strategy_2026\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Preparation Strategy 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_%E2%80%93_Understand_the_Official_Syllabus\"><\/span>Step 1 \u2013 Understand the Official Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Download the official PDFs and identify all important topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_%E2%80%93_Build_Strong_Fundamentals\"><\/span>Step 2 \u2013 Build Strong Fundamentals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Study NCERT textbooks and reliable reference materials for history, geography, polity, economy and science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_%E2%80%93_Focus_on_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span>Step 3 \u2013 Focus on Andhra Pradesh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Give special attention to Andhra Pradesh history, geography, economy, government policies and current affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_%E2%80%93_Prepare_for_Prelims_and_Mains_Together\"><\/span>Step 4 \u2013 Prepare for Prelims and Mains Together<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Many subjects overlap between the two examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_%E2%80%93_Practise_Previous-Year_Papers\"><\/span>Step 5 \u2013 Practise Previous-Year Papers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Solve previous APPSC Group-I question papers to understand the examination standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_%E2%80%93_Improve_Answer_Writing\"><\/span>Step 6 \u2013 Improve Answer Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Practise descriptive answers and essays regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_%E2%80%93_Take_Mock_Tests\"><\/span>Step 7 \u2013 Take Mock Tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Attempt timed Preliminary Examination mock tests and evaluate your accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_%E2%80%93_Revise_Current_Affairs\"><\/span>Step 8 \u2013 Revise Current Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Maintain notes on important state, national and international developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Study_Plan_2026\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Study Plan 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Study Period<\/th><th>Recommended Preparation<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Week 1\u20132<\/td><td>History and Indian Polity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Week 3\u20134<\/td><td>Indian and Andhra Pradesh Geography<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Week 5\u20136<\/td><td>Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Week 7\u20138<\/td><td>Science, Technology and Environment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Week 9<\/td><td>Reasoning and General Aptitude<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Week 10<\/td><td>Current Affairs and Andhra Pradesh Topics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Week 11<\/td><td>Prelims Mock Tests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Week 12<\/td><td>Revision and Mains Answer Writing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should adjust the plan based on their preparation level and official examination schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Important_Links_2026\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Important Links 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Description<\/th><th>Official Link<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Download Prelims Syllabus PDF<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\/HomePages\/Group-ISyllabus18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPSC Group-I Syllabus<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Download Mains Syllabus PDF<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\/HomePages\/Group-ISyllabus18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPSC Group-I Syllabus<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Group-I Notification No. 07\/2026<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPSC Official Portal<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Previous-Year Question Papers<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\/HomePages\/QuestionPapersofVariousNotifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPSC Question Papers<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">APPSC Official Website<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_2026_FAQs\"><\/span>APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_APPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span>1. What is the APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The syllabus includes General Studies, General Aptitude, History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science, Technology, Ethics, Current Affairs and Andhra Pradesh-specific topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_many_papers_are_there_in_APPSC_Group_1_Prelims\"><\/span>2. How many papers are there in APPSC Group 1 Prelims?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are <strong>two objective-type papers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_are_the_total_marks_in_Prelims\"><\/span>3. What are the total marks in Prelims?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Preliminary Examination carries <strong>240 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Is_there_negative_marking_in_APPSC_Group_1_Prelims\"><\/span>4. Is there negative marking in APPSC Group 1 Prelims?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_many_papers_are_there_in_APPSC_Group_1_Mains\"><\/span>5. How many papers are there in APPSC Group 1 Mains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are seven written papers, including two qualifying language papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_are_the_total_merit_marks_in_Mains\"><\/span>6. What are the total merit marks in Mains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The five merit-counted Mains papers carry <strong>750 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_many_marks_are_allotted_to_the_interview\"><\/span>7. How many marks are allotted to the interview?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The interview carries <strong>75 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_the_total_final_merit_score\"><\/span>8. What is the total final merit score?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The final merit score is calculated out of <strong>825 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Are_Telugu_and_English_compulsory_in_Mains\"><\/span>9. Are Telugu and English compulsory in Mains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The Mains includes separate qualifying papers in Telugu and English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Are_Prelims_marks_counted_in_final_selection\"><\/span>10. Are Prelims marks counted in final selection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No. The Preliminary Examination is used for screening candidates for the Mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Where_can_I_download_the_official_APPSC_Group_1_Syllabus_PDF\"><\/span>11. 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