Selection process
APPSC Group-I — Exam Pattern
Stage 01
Screening Test (Prelims)
Objective screening — qualifying only, marks not carried to the final merit list.
- 2 papers: General Studies, and General Aptitude
- 120 questions / 120 marks / 120 minutes per paper
- 1/3rd negative marking on wrong answers
Stage 02
Main Examination
Descriptive papers that decide the bulk of the final merit list.
- 5 merit papers, 150 marks each (750 marks total)
- 2 qualifying language papers — English & Telugu
- Answers evaluated for depth, structure and AP-specific awareness
Stage 03
Interview
A personality test that follows Mains for Group-I posts.
- Assesses administrative aptitude and decision-making
- Marks added to Mains score for the final rank
Selection process
APPSC Group-II — Exam Pattern
Stage 01
Screening Test (Prelims)
A single objective paper used to shortlist candidates for Mains.
- 1 paper — 150 questions (120 GS + 30 Mental Ability)
- 150 marks / 150 minutes
- 1/3rd negative marking on wrong answers
Stage 02
Main Examination
Two descriptive papers that decide the merit list.
- Paper I — Social & Cultural History of AP + Indian Constitution (150 marks)
- Paper II — Indian & AP Economy + Science & Technology (150 marks)
Stage 03
Computer Proficiency Test
A qualifying-only skill test — no interview for Group-II.
- 100 marks, qualifying nature
- Tests basic computer proficiency, not counted in merit
Paper count, marks split, and whether an interview applies can be revised with each APPSC notification. Always confirm the current-cycle details on psc.ap.gov.in before you finalise a study plan.
