APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 and Exam Patten (Telugu and English)

APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026; The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the APPSC Group 1 examination to recruit civil servants in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who wants government jobs within Andhra Pradesh state, it is a good opportunity for them. Interested candidates must start their preparation from the detailed APPSC Group 1 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026. In this article, we have discussed the updated APPSC Syllabus for Prelims & Mains Exam as per the latest Exam Pattern. 

APPSC Group 1 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

 The selection of the candidates for APPSC Group 1 2026  Vacancies will be done through three stages of Recruitment process i.e. Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The candidate has to qualify in each stage for final selection and the detailed syllabus will be the main step to reach your goal.  

APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 Overview

Organisation	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Name of Examination	APPSC Group 1 Exam 2026
Exam Level	State Level
Category	Syllabus
Mode of Exam	Offline
Total Marks	Prelims- 240 marks Mains- 150 marks for each paper Personal Interview-75 Marks
Negative Marking	⅓ mark will be deducted in the preliminary exam
Selection Process	Prelims-Mains-Interview
Official website	https://psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC Group1 Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for the APPSC Group 1 Exam will be done through the three-stage selection process i.e. Prelims, Mains, and Interview. APPSC Group 1 Prelims syllabus 2026 comprises of two papers, each paper consists of 120 question for 120 marks while the mains exam syllabus consists of seven papers, and for 150 marks each. Those candidates who clears the Preliminary and mains will be called for the interview round. The final merit list will be based on the marks obtained in the mains and interview round.

• Preliminary Exam
• Mains Exam
• Interview

APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2026

The APPSC Group 1 syllabus for all the posts is similar for both the Screening test, Main Examination, and Interview. Exam Pattern helped the candidates to know the exam which type of questions asked in the exam, the marking scheme, the total no. of questions and other details. 

APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern

1. There will be a negative marking of ⅓rd mark for each incorrect answer.
2. The questions will be Multiple-Choice Questions (Objective).

APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
Papers	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	A.History and Culture.  B. Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations.  C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning.  D. Geography	120	120	120 Minutes
Paper 2	A. General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities.  B. (i) Science and Technologies. (ii) Current events of Regional, National and International importance	120	120	120 Minutes

APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern 2026

1. Those candidates who qualify for the prelims exam, have to appear for The APPSC Group 1 main exam.
2. The Main exam is a conventional offline mode exam.
3. The marks of the main exam will be included in the merit list of APPSC Group 1.
4. The English and Telugu papers are qualifying in nature, their marks will not be included in the merit list. Rest of the five papers are of General Studies, marks of these papers will be included in the final list.
5. Check the detailed exam pattern if APPSC Group 1 mains exam.

APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern 2026
Papers	Name of Paper	Duration	Marks
Paper 1	Paper in Telugu (Qualifying Nature)	180 Minutes	150
Paper 2	Paper in English (Qualifying Nature)	180 Minutes	150
Paper 3	General Essay – on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance	180 Minutes	150
Paper 4	History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh	180 Minutes	150
Paper 5	Polity, constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics	180 Minutes	150
Paper 6	Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh	180 Minutes	150
Paper 7	Science, Technology and Environmental Issues	180 Minutes	150
Personal Interview		75 Marks	–

APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 for Prelims

Knowing the syllabus is important for the candidates to strategies their preparation in a better way for the exam. APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus includes Paper 1 & Paper 2 which are as follows-

APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus for Paper 1

The topics included in the APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus for Paper 1 are History and Culture, Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations, and Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning and geography. Candidates can check topics wise syllabus from here. 

(A) History & Culture

The History & Culture section of APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2026 includes topics and sub-topics like Indus Valley Civilization, The Kanauj and their Contributions, South Indian Dynasties and  The Delhi Sultanate, the Vijaynagar Empire and the Mughal Empire, the Bhakti Movement and Sufism and etc.

(A) History & Culture
Topics	Sub-Topics
Indus Valley Civilization	Features, Sites, Society, Cultural History, Art and ReligionVedic Age- Mahajanapadas, Religions-Jainism and Buddhism.The Maghadas, the Mauryan, Foreign invasions on India and their impact, the Kushans.The Sathavahanas the Sangam Age, the Sungas, the Gupta Empire -their Administration- Social, Religious and Economic conditions-Art, Architecture, Literature, Science and Technology.
The Kanauj and their Contributions,  South Indian Dynasties	The Badami ChalukyasThe Eastern ChalukyasThe RastrakutasThe Kalyani ChalukyasThe CholasThe HoyasalasThe YedavasThe KakatiyasThe Reddis
The Delhi Sultanate,  the Vijaynagar Empire and the Mughal Empire,  the Bhakti Movement and Sufism	AdministrationEconomySocietyReligionLiteratureArts and Architecture
The European Trading companies in India	Their struggle for supremacy-with special reference toBengalBombayMadrasMysoreAndhra and NizamGovernor GeneralsViceroys
Indian War of Independence of 1857	OriginNatureCauses, consequences and significance with special reference to Concerned State,  Religious and Social Reform Movements in 19th century in India and Concerned StateIndia’s Freedom MovementRevolutionaries in India and Abroad
Mahatma Gandhi, his thoughts, Principles and Philosophy	Important SatyagrahasThe Role of Sardar PatelSubash Chandrabose in Freedom MovementPost-independence consolidation
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, his life and contribution  to the making of the Indian Constitution,  India after Independence	Reorganization of the States in India

(B) Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations

APPSC Group 1 Prelims Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations section consists of topics as Indian Constitution, Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Parliament and State Legislatures and India’s Foreign Policy etc.

(B) Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations
Topics	Sub-topics
Indian Constitution	Evolution, featuresPreambleFundamental RightsFundamental DutiesDirective Principles of State PolicyAmendmentsSignificant ProvisionsBasic Structure
Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States,  Parliament and State Legislatures	StructureFunctionPower and PrivilegesIssues and challenges pertaining to Federal StructureDevolution of Power and Finances up to local levels and Challenges therein
Constitutional Authorities	PowersFunctions and ResponsibilitiesPanchayati RajPublic PolicyGovernance
Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and  Globalization on Governance	Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies
Rights Issues	Human rightsWomen rightsSC/ST rightsChild rights etc.
India’s Foreign Policy	International RelationsImportant InstitutionsAgencies and ForaTheir structure and mandateImportant Policies and Programmes of Central and State Governments

(C) Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy & Planning

In Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy & Planning section of APPSC Group 1 Prelims comprises of Basic characteristics of the Indian Economy as a developing economy, Indian Agriculture and etc.

(C) Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy & Planning
Topics	Sub-Topics
Basic characteristics of the Indian Economy as a developing economy	Economic development since independence objectives and achievements of planningNITI Ayog and its approach to economic developmentGrowth and distributive justiceEconomic development Human Development IndexIndia’s rank in the worldEnvironmental degradation and challengesSustainable DevelopmentEnvironmental Policy
National Income and its concepts and components	India’s National AccountsDemographic issuesPoverty and InequalitiesOccupational Structure and UnemploymentVarious Schemes of employment and poverty eradicationIssues of Rural Development and Urban Development
Indian Agriculture	Irrigation and waterInputs of agricultureAgricultural Strategy and Agricultural PolicyAgrarian Crisis and land reformsAgricultural creditMinimum Support PricesMalnutrition and Food SecurityIndian IndustryIndustrial PolicyMake-in IndiaStart-up and Stand-up programmesSEZs and Industrial CorridorsEnergy and Power policiesEconomic ReformsLiberalisation, Privatisation and GlobalizationInternational Trade and Balance of Payments – India and WTO
Financial Institutions	RBI and Monetary PolicyBanking and Financial Sector ReformsCommercial Banks and NPAsFinancial MarketsInstabilitiesStock Exchanges and SEBIIndian Tax System and Recent changesGST and its impact on Commerce and IndustryCentre, States financial relations- Financial CommissionsCentre, States financial relationsFinancial CommissionsSharing of resources and devolutionPublic Debt and Public ExpenditureFiscal Policy and Budget
The characteristics/ basic features of Andhra Pradesh’s  economy after bifurcation in 2014	Impact of bifurcation on the endowment of natural resources and state revenueDisputes of river water sharing and their impact on irrigationNew challenges to industry and commerceThe new initiatives to develop infrastructurePower and transportInformation technology and e-governanceApproaches to development and initiatives in agriculture, industry and social sectorUrbanisation and smart citiesSkill development and employmentSocial welfare programmes
A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014	Economic Issues arising out of bifurcationCentral government’s assistance for building a new capital,  compensation for loss of revenue, development of backward districtsIssues such as Vizag railway zone, Kadapa steel factory,  Dugarajapatnam airport, Express ways and industrial corridors etc.Special Status and Special AssistanceControversyGovernment’s stand and measure

(D) Geography

In the APPSC Group 1 Prelims Geography section questions will be asked from the topics such as physical , economical and social geography.

(D) Geography
Topics	Sub-Topics
General Geography	Earth in Solar systemMotion of the EarthConcept of timeSeasonInternal Structure of the EarthMajor landforms and their featuresAtmosphere structure and compositionElements and factors of ClimateAirmasses and FrontsAtmospheric disturbancesClimate changeOceans: Physical, chemical and biological characteristics,Hydrological Disasters, Marine and Continental resources.
Physical	World, India and concerned StateMajor physical divisionsEarthquakesLandslidesNatural drainageClimatic changes and regionsMonsoonNatural VegetationParks and SanctuariesMajor Soil typesRocks and Minerals
Social	World, India and concerned State:DistributionDensityGrowthSex-ratioLiteracyOccupational StructureSC and ST PopulationRural-Urban componentsRacial, tribal, religious and linguistic groupsUrbanizationMigrationMetropolitan regions
Economic	World, India and concerned State:Major sectors of the economyAgricultureIndustry and Services, their salient featuresBasic Industries-Agro, mineral, forest, fuel and manpower based Industries, Transport and Trade, Pattern and Issues.

APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus for Paper 2

APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam for paper 2 comprises the topics from General Mental ability and Psychological Abilities, science and Technology. The paper 2 exam will consist of a total of 120 questions for a total of 120 marks. 

(A) General Mental Ability and Psychological Abilities

In ther APPSC Group 1 Prelims Paper 2, General Mental Ability and Psychological Abilities section contains questions related to Shapes and their Sub-sections, Venn Diagram, Problems based on Clocks, Calendar and Age, Number system and order of Magnitude, Ratio, proportion and variation and etc.

Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability.Number SeriesCoding-DecodingProblems Related to Relations.Shapes and their Sub-sections, Venn DiagramProblems based on Clocks, Calendar and AgeNumber system and order of MagnitudeRatio, proportion and variationCentral Tendencies – mean, median, mode — including weighted meanPower and exponent, Square, Square Root, Cube Root, H.C.F. and L.C.MPercentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and lossTime and Work, Time and Distance, Speed and DistanceArea and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes, Volume and Surface Area of Sphere, Cone,  Cylinder, cubes and CuboidsLines, angels and common geometrical figures — properties of transverse and parallel lines,  properties of triangles, quadrilateral, rectangle, parallelogram and rhombus.Introduction to algebra — BODMAS, simplification of weird symbolsData interpretation, Data Analysis, Data sufficiency, and concepts of ProbabilityEmotional Intelligence: Understanding and analyzing emotions, Dimensions of emotional intelligence,  coping with emotions, empathy and coping with stressSocial Intelligence, interpersonal skills, Decision making, Critical thinking,  problem-solving and Assessment of personality.

(B) Science & Technology

In the Science & Technology section of APPSC Group 1 Prelims paper 2 question will be appear from topics such as Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Technology in Space & Defence and Environmental Science.

Science & Technology
Subjects	Topics
Science and Technology	Nature and Scope of Science & TechnologyRelevance of Science & Technology to the day-to-day lifeNational Policy on Science, Technology and InnovationInstitutes and organizations in India promoting the integration of Science,  Technology and Innovation, their activities and contributionContribution of Prominent Indian Scientists
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)	Nature and Scope of ICTICT in day to day lifeICT and IndustryICT and GovernanceVarious government schemes promoting use of ICT, E-Governance programmes and  services NetiquettesCyber Security ConcernsNational Cyber Crime Policy
Technology in Space & Defence	Evolution of the Indian Space ProgrammeIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)-it’s activities and achievementsVarious Satellite ProgrammesSatellites for Telecommunication,Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) SatellitesSatellites for defenceEduset or Satellites for academic purposesDefence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)- vision, mission and activities
Energy Requirement and Efficiency	India’s existing energy needs and deficitIndia’s Energy Resources and DependenceEnergy policy of India Government Policies and ProgrammesSolar, Wind and Nuclear energy
Environmental Science	Issues and concerns related to environment- Its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of the environment at the national and the international levelBiodiversity-its importance and concernsClimate Change, International Initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India’s commitmentForest and Wildlife – Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in IndiaEnvironmental Hazards, pollution, carbon emission, Global warmingNational Action plans on Climate Change and Disaster managementBiotechnology and Nanotechnology- Nature, Scope and applicationEthical, Social, and Legal issuesGovernment PoliciesGenetic EngineeringIssues related to it and its impact on human lifeHealth & Environment

APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus 2026

APPSC Group 1 Mains syllabus consists of seven papers, out of which two papers, Paper in Telugu and Paper in English are of a qualifying nature while other five papers consist of 150 Marks each. The merit list for the interview round will be based on the marks obtained in mains exam, except paper in Telugu and the paper in English . Candidates can prepare for their mains exam through the APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus PDF which is given here.