🏛️ APPSC Group 1 2026 — What is it & Key Details
APPSC Group 1 (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission — Group 1 Services) recruits for the most prestigious Gazetted Officer posts in Andhra Pradesh government. Posts include Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer, Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO) and more. APPSC Group 1 is considered the most coveted state government job in AP — highly competitive with just hundreds of seats.
| Conducting Body | APPSC — Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Top Posts | Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer, RTO, MRO |
| Selection Process | Prelims (Screening) → Mains (6 Papers) → Interview |
| Starting Salary | ₹56,100/month (Pay Level 10) + allowances |
| Eligibility | Any Graduate — Age 18 to 42 years (AP candidates) |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
📋 APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Q | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 2.5 hrs |
⚠️ -0.33 marks for wrong answer. Prelims marks NOT counted in final merit.
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 — General Essay | 150 |
| Paper 2 — History, Culture & Geography | 150 |
| Paper 3 — Economy & Commerce | 150 |
| Paper 4 — Polity & Governance | 150 |
| Paper 5 — Science & Technology | 150 |
| Paper 6 — Data Interpretation | 150 |
| Mains Total | 900 |
💡 Key: APPSC Group 1 Mains descriptive గా ఉంటుంది — previous papers solve చేయడం వల్ల answer writing style, time management, and high-scoring areas అన్నీ clear అవుతాయి. Interview 75 marks — final merit = Mains 900 + Interview 75 = 975 marks total.
APPSC Group 1 Prelims Previous Papers — PDF
Download APPSC Group 1 Prelims previous papers (General Studies & Mental Ability) from official APPSC portal:
APPSC Group 1 Mains Previous Papers — PDF
Download APPSC Group 1 Mains papers — all 6 descriptive papers (Essay, History, Economy, Polity, Science, Data Interpretation):
APPSC Group 1 — Gazetted Posts List
⚠️ Note: BeInCareer is not affiliated with APPSC. For official Group 1 notifications and previous papers always visit psc.ap.gov.in. Posts and pattern may vary per notification — verify with official APPSC announcements.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — APPSC Group 1 Previous Papers
APPSC Group 1 previous papers ఎక్కడ download చేయాలి?
Official source is psc.ap.gov.in. Sakshi Education and Eenadu Pratibha provide AP Group 1 previous papers with detailed answers in Telugu. Vision IAS and Brain Tree Hyderabad coaching institutes also provide previous year Mains papers with model answers.
APPSC Group 1 salary ఎంత ఉంటుంది?
APPSC Group 1 officers start at Pay Level 10 with basic pay of ₹56,100 per month. With DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances, total in-hand is approximately ₹80,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month. Deputy Collectors and DSPs also receive official residence, vehicle, and other perquisites depending on posting location.
APPSC Group 1 preparation కోసం ఎంత time కావాలి?
APPSC Group 1 is one of the most competitive exams in AP — typically requiring 18 to 24 months of dedicated preparation. The syllabus covers AP History, Economy, Polity, Geography, Science, and Current Affairs. Reading NCERT books, AP state board books, and practicing previous year Mains answer writing daily are the cornerstones of Group 1 preparation.
APPSC Group 1 Prelims marks final merit లో count అవుతాయా?
No. APPSC Group 1 Prelims is only a screening test — its marks are not counted in final merit. Final merit is based on Mains (900 marks) + Interview (75 marks) = 975 marks total. The Prelims exam is only used to shortlist candidates for Mains, typically 1:25 ratio — for every seat, 25 candidates are shortlisted for Mains.
APPSC Group 1 vs UPSC IAS — ఏమి తేడా ఉంది?
APPSC Group 1 recruits for Andhra Pradesh state government gazetted posts while UPSC Civil Services (IAS) recruits for All India Services. UPSC IAS is more competitive with lakhs of applicants nationally. APPSC Group 1 syllabus has more AP-specific content including AP history, economy, and geography. Both exams follow similar 3-stage patterns. Many APPSC Group 1 aspirants also prepare for UPSC as the syllabi overlap significantly.
Disclaimer: For official APPSC Group 1 papers visit psc.ap.gov.in. BeInCareer is not affiliated with APPSC.
