APPSC Group 1
APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2020 – 2021 Overview
| Description | Details |
| Board Name | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Names | Group I |
| Total Number of Vacancies | Various |
| Job Type | AP Govt Jobs |
| Work Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| APPSC Group 1 Notification | COMING SOON |
| Selection Process | Prelims & Mains Written Exam, Interview |
| Mode of Exam | Offline & Online |
| Official Portal | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts APPSC Group 1 exam to recruit the candidates for various Group I services posts in different departments of AP. APPSC Group 1 exam comprises three stages – Prelims, Mains & Interview. Candidates who are preparing for APPSC Group 1 exam must have a clear idea regarding the syllabus and exam pattern. With the help of APPSC Group 1 Syllabus & exam pattern, candidates can score better in the written exam. So, check the APPSC Group 1 Prelims & Mains exam pattern from the below sections of the page.
AP Group I Prelims Exam Pattern
| Subject Name | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time duration |
| Paper-I: General Studies
This paper consists of 04 parts. Each part carries 30 marks A. History and Culture B. Constitution polity, Social Justice & International relations C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy & Planning D. Geography
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120 |
120 |
2 hours |
| Paper -II: General Aptitude
This paper consists of 2 parts. Each part carries 60 Marks A. General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities B. (i) Science and Technologies (ii) Current events of Regional, National & International importance |
120 |
120 |
2 hours |
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Total |
240 |
240 |
4 hours
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Highlights of APPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern
- The exam is of objective type (Computer based test)
- Each paper consists of 120 questions
- Each question carries one mark
- The time duration for each paper is two hours
- There is a negative marking
- 1/3rd of the allotted mark is deducted for each wrong answer
APPSC Group I Mains Exam Pattern
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Subject Name |
Total Marks | Time Allotted (Minutes) |
| Telugu (Qualifying Only) | 150 | 180 |
| English (Qualifying Only) | 150 | 180 |
| Paper -I: General Essay on contemporary themes & issues of regional, national & international importance | 150 | 180 |
| Paper-II: History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 150 | 180 |
| Paper -III: Polity, constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | 150 | 180 |
| Paper -IV: Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | 150 | 180 |
| Paper -V: Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | 150 | 180 |
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Total |
750 |
AP Group I Mains Paper Analysis
| Subject Name | Paper Pattern |
| Telugu & English |
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| Paper – I |
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| Paper- II & III |
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| Paper- IV & V |
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