Group-I
APPSC Group-I Syllabus
Screening Test — General Studies
- History and Culture of India, with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh
- Indian Constitution, Polity and Governance
- Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy & Planning
- Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
- General Science and Environment
- Current Affairs — national, international and AP-specific
Screening Test — General Aptitude
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Numerical ability and data interpretation
Main Examination — 5 Merit Papers
- Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh
- Indian Constitution, Governance and Public Administration
- Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy, Planning and Development
- Science & Technology and its application to AP's development
- Essay / General Studies paper
Main Examination — Qualifying Papers
Group-II
APPSC Group-II Syllabus
Screening Test — Single Paper (150 Q)
- General Studies — History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Science & Environment (120 questions)
- Mental Ability — reasoning and numerical ability (30 questions)
Main Examination — 2 Papers
- Paper I — Social & Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh + Indian Constitution
- Paper II — Indian & Andhra Pradesh Economy + Science & Technology
Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying)
- Basic computer skills — not counted toward merit
Paper titles, weightage and the exact number of Mains papers vary between Group-I, Group-II and other APPSC-notified posts. Treat this as a study map, and cross-check the paper-wise breakdown in the current APPSC notification at psc.ap.gov.in.
