APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern PDF – Prelims, Mains Subject-Wise Syllabus, Marks, Negative Marking

APPSC Group 1 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

About APPSC Group 1 2026

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Complete Scheme of Examination — Marks Distribution

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Screening Test Paper-I — General Studies (Degree Standard, 120 Marks)

• Indus Valley Civilization (features, sites, society, art, religion); Vedic Age — Mahajanapadas, Jainism, Buddhism; the Magadhas, Mauryan Empire, foreign invasions, Kushans, Satavahanas, Sangam Age, Sungas, Gupta Empire — administration, society, art, architecture, science
• Kanauj and its contributions; South Indian dynasties — Badami Chalukyas, Eastern Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Kalyani Chalukyas, Cholas, Hoysalas, Yadavas, Kakatiyas, Reddis
• Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar Empire, Mughal Empire, Bhakti Movement and Sufism — administration, economy, society, religion, literature, arts, architecture
• European trading companies in India — struggle for supremacy with reference to Bengal, Bombay, Madras, Mysore, Andhra and Nizam; Governor-Generals and Viceroys
• Indian War of Independence 1857 — origin, causes, consequences; religious and social reform movements of the 19th century; India’s Freedom Movement; revolutionaries in India and abroad
• Mahatma Gandhi’s thoughts and principles; major Satyagrahas; role of Sardar Patel and Subhash Chandra Bose; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s contribution to the Constitution; India after Independence — reorganization of states

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

• Indian Constitution — evolution, features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles, amendments, basic structure
• Functions and responsibilities of Union and States; Parliament and State Legislatures — structure, power, privileges; federal structure issues, devolution of power and finances
• Constitutional authorities — powers and functions; Panchayati Raj; public policy and governance
• Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization on governance; statutory, regulatory, and quasi-judicial bodies
• Rights issues — human rights, women’s rights, SC/ST rights, child rights
• India’s foreign policy — international relations, important institutions and agencies, key government policies and programmes

(C) Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning

• Basic characteristics of Indian economy; economic development since independence; NITI Aayog; growth and distributive justice; Human Development Index; environmental degradation and sustainable development
• National Income concepts; demographic issues; poverty and inequality; employment/poverty eradication schemes; rural and urban development
• Indian agriculture — irrigation, agricultural policy, agrarian crisis, land reforms, MSP, food security; Indian industry — industrial policy, Make in India, SEZs, energy policy
• Financial institutions — RBI, monetary policy, banking reforms, NPAs, financial markets, SEBI, tax system, GST, Centre-State financial relations, fiscal policy and budget
• Andhra Pradesh economy post-bifurcation (2014) — impact on natural resources, revenue, river water disputes, industry challenges; AP Reorganisation Act 2014 — Vizag railway zone, Kadapa steel factory, Dugarajapatnam airport, Special Status debate

(D) Geography

• General geography — Earth in the solar system, atmosphere structure, climate elements, ocean characteristics, hydrological disasters
• Physical geography of World/India/AP — landforms, earthquakes, landslides, drainage, monsoon, vegetation, soil types, rocks and minerals
• Social geography — population distribution, density, sex-ratio, literacy, occupational structure, SC/ST population, urbanization, migration
• Economic geography — agriculture, industry, services, basic industries, transport and trade patterns

Screening Test Paper-II — General Aptitude (Degree Standard, 120 Marks)

• Logical reasoning and analytical ability; number series, coding-decoding; problems related to relations; shapes and Venn diagrams; clocks, calendar and age problems
• Number system and order of magnitude; ratio, proportion and variation; central tendencies (mean, median, mode, weighted mean); powers, exponents, squares, square roots, cube roots, HCF & LCM
• Percentage, simple & compound interest, profit and loss; time and work, time and distance, speed and distance
• Area and perimeter of geometrical shapes, volume and surface area of sphere/cone/cylinder/cubes/cuboids; lines, angles, properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, parallelograms, rhombus
• Introduction to algebra — BODMAS, simplification; data interpretation, data analysis, data sufficiency, probability concepts
• Emotional Intelligence — understanding and analyzing emotions, coping with stress, empathy; Social Intelligence — interpersonal skills, decision making, critical thinking, problem solving, personality assessment

(B) Science and Technology

• Nature and scope of Science & Technology; relevance to daily life; National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation; contribution of prominent Indian scientists
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) — ICT in daily life, industry, and governance; e-governance schemes; netiquettes; cyber security; National Cyber Crime Policy
• Technology in Space & Defence — evolution of Indian Space Programme, ISRO’s activities, satellite programmes (IRNSS, IRS), DRDO’s vision and activities
• Energy requirement and efficiency — India’s energy needs, resources, and policies; solar, wind, and nuclear energy
• Environmental Science — environmental issues, policies, biodiversity, climate change, international protocols; forest and wildlife conservation; biotechnology and nanotechnology; genetic engineering

(C) Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance

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Mains — Qualifying Paper: English (SSC Standard, 150 Marks)

• Essay (200–250 words, choose 1 of 5 topics) — 20 Marks
• Letter Writing (~100 words, formal) — 10 Marks
• Press Release/Appeal (~100 words) — 10 Marks
• Report Writing (~150 words) — 15 Marks
• Writing on Visual Information — graph/image/flowchart/table (~150 words) — 15 Marks
• Formal Speech (~150 words) — 15 Marks
• Precis Writing (100 words for a 300-word passage) — 15 Marks
• Reading Comprehension (~250-word passage with short-answer questions) — 15 Marks
• English Grammar — Tenses, Voice, Narration, Transformation, Articles/Determiners, Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, Administrative Glossary, Synonyms/Antonyms, One-word Substitution, Cohesive Devices, Affixes, Homonyms — 20 Marks
• Translation — Regional Language to English (~150 words) — 15 Marks

Mains — Qualifying Paper: Telugu (SSC Standard, 150 Marks)

• Essay (200–250 words) — 20 Marks
• Elaboration of poetic/verse thought (any 2 of 3, ~100 words) — 10 Marks
• Precis Writing (1/3rd summary in own words) — 10 Marks
• Comprehension (~250-word passage) — 10 Marks
• Formal Speech / Press Conference Speech (~150 words) — 10 Marks
• Statement Preparation for Publicity Media (~100 words) — 10 Marks
• Letter Writing (~100 words) — 10 Marks
• Debate Writing (~150 words) — 10 Marks
• Application Writing (~150 words) — 10 Marks
• Report Writing (~150 words) — 10 Marks
• Dialogue Writing/Dialogue Skills (~150 words) — 10 Marks
• Translation — English to Telugu — 10 Marks
• Telugu Grammar — 20 Marks

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Mains Paper-I — General Essay (Degree Standard, 150 Marks)

Mains Paper-II — History, Culture and Geography of India & Andhra Pradesh (150 Marks)

B. History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh: Ancient dynasties (Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Salankayanas, Pallavas, Vishnukundins); medieval Andhra (Kakatiyas, Reddis, Vijayanagaras, Qutubshahis), Telugu language and literature (Kavitraya, Ashtadiggajas); modern Andhra (European trade, socio-cultural reformers — Gurajada Apparao, Kandukuri Veeresalingam), nationalist movement leaders (Alluri Sitarama Raju, Potti Sreeramulu), formation of Andhra State (1953), Andhra Pradesh (1956), and bifurcation of 2014 — administrative, economic, social, and legal implications.

C. Geography — India and Andhra Pradesh: Physical features, resources, climate, soils, rivers, minerals, forests; economic geography — agriculture, livestock, industries, trade; social geography — population distribution, density, migration; fauna and flora; environmental geography — sustainable development, natural hazards, disaster management, pollution management.

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Mains Paper-III — Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics (150 Marks)

B. Public Administration and Governance: Meaning and evolution of Public Administration (Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Mughal and British legacy); government policies and implementation issues; role of civil society and NGOs; statutory/regulatory/quasi-judicial authorities; good governance, e-governance, RTI, Citizen’s Charter, Social Audit.

C. Ethics in Public Service and Knowledge of Law: Ethics and human interface, dimensions of ethics, integrity and accountability; human values, gender equitability, emotional intelligence; concept of public service, codes of ethics/conduct, corruption, Lokpal/Lokayukta; basic knowledge of Constitution, Civil & Criminal laws (including the Nirbhaya Act), Labour Law, Cyber Laws (IT Act), and Tax Laws (Income Tax, GST).

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Mains Paper-IV — Economy and Development of India & Andhra Pradesh (150 Marks)

• Major challenges of Indian economy — inconsistent growth, inflation, current account deficit, NPAs, black money, inclusive growth
• Resource mobilization in Indian economy and in Andhra Pradesh — budgetary resources, public debt, external assistance, physical resources, water disputes
• Government Budgeting — structure, types of deficits, GST, federal finance, Finance Commission recommendations (national and AP-specific)
• Inclusive growth — poverty alleviation, employment, health, education, women’s empowerment, food security, financial inclusion; AP-specific schemes
• Agricultural development — role in economic growth, green revolution, MSP, Swaminathan Commission; AP-specific — SGDP contribution, cropping patterns, horticulture, fisheries
• Industrial development and policy — evolution since independence, 1991 policy, MSMEs, Make in India, SEZs; AP-specific industrial incentives and corridors
• Infrastructure — transport, communication, ICT, energy, urban infrastructure, smart cities, PPP models; AP-specific infrastructure projects and bottlenecks

Mains Paper-V — Science, Technology and Environmental Issues (150 Marks)

• Integration of Science, Technology and Innovation for human life; India’s contribution to Science & Technology; major scientific institutes in AP and India
• ICT — importance, e-governance, cyber crime and security policies, IT development in AP and India
• Indian Space Programme — ISRO’s activities and achievements, satellite programmes, DRDO
• Energy resources — conventional and non-conventional, solar/wind/nuclear policy, energy security
• Development vs. Environment — natural resource depletion, pollution, sustainable development, climate change, disaster management (cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis)
• Environmental pollution and solid waste management — air/water/soil/noise pollution, recycling; global environmental issues (ozone depletion, acid rain, global warming); key international environmental legislation (Montreal Protocol, Kyoto Protocol, UNFCCC, CITES), and Indian laws (Environment Protection Act 1986, Forest Conservation Act, Wildlife Protection Act)
• Biotechnology and Nanotechnology — applications, ethical/social/legal concerns, genetic engineering, immuno-diagnostics
• Human diseases and preventive measures — bacterial/viral/protozoal/fungal infections (TB, malaria, HIV, Chikungunya, bird flu); vaccines and immunity basics; genetic engineering applications in agriculture (bio-pesticides, biofertilizers, GM crops) and animal husbandry
• Intellectual Property Rights in Science & Technology; promotion of Science in AP and India

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Key Exam-Day Rules & Instructions

• Screening Test (OMR-Based): Use only Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black) for marking answers — use of pencil, ink pen, or gel pen is not permitted. The original OMR sheet (top copy) must be handed to the invigilator; taking it away leads to disqualification. Use of whitener/correcting fluid/blade/eraser or any tampering leads to disqualification
• Mains (Descriptive) Exam: Biometric identification is conducted before entry; late entry after the specified time is not allowed. Candidates cannot leave the hall until full time expires, and electronic devices including mobile phones are strictly prohibited
• Provisional Admission: Admission to the examination is strictly provisional — final candidature depends on verification of original certificates and eligibility criteria after the process concludes
• Scribe Facility: Totally blind candidates are provided a scribe and 20 minutes extra time per hour; candidates with locomotor disability/cerebral palsy affecting the writing extremity (minimum 40% impairment) also get 20 minutes extra time per hour, but without a scribe
• Unfair Means: Any malpractice invokes the Penal Provisions of Act 25/97 (A.P. Gazette No. 35, Part-IV.B), and can lead to an FIR being lodged with the concerned police station

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Preparation Strategy — Stage-Wise Tips

• Screening Test: With 1/3rd negative marking, attempt only questions you’re reasonably confident about. Since both papers are equally weighted (120 marks each), don’t neglect General Aptitude in favor of General Studies — reasoning and quantitative sections reward consistent daily practice
• Qualifying Language Papers: Since Telugu and English Mains papers don’t count toward merit but must be cleared to qualify, allocate just enough preparation time to comfortably clear the minimum threshold — don’t over-invest time here at the cost of the merit-deciding Papers I–V
• General Essay (Paper-I): Practice writing structured, well-argued 800-word essays regularly across all three sections (contemporary/socio-political/socio-economic-environmental) — originality and coherent argumentation are explicitly rewarded in evaluation
• History & Geography (Paper-II): Give dedicated, focused attention to Andhra Pradesh-specific history, culture, and geography — this is a distinctive, high-scoring area that candidates preparing with generic UPSC materials often under-prepare
• Polity & Ethics (Paper-III): Build strong conceptual clarity on constitutional provisions and stay current on recent governance/RTI/Lokpal developments; the Ethics section rewards structured, example-driven answers over abstract theorizing
• Economy (Paper-IV): Follow the current year’s Union and Andhra Pradesh state budgets closely, since “highlights and analysis of the current year’s budget” is explicitly part of the syllabus for both national and AP-specific sections
• Science & Environment (Paper-V): Focus on application-oriented current affairs (ISRO missions, environmental policy updates, disease outbreaks) rather than pure rote memorization, since this paper blends static science with dynamic current developments
• Personality Test: Prepare to discuss your essay and Mains answers in more depth — interview panels often probe deeper into positions taken in the Ethics and Economy papers

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Salary & Posts Covered Under Group 1

• Key Posts: Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner of ST, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Category-2, Deputy Superintendent of Jails, Municipal Commissioner, District Registrar, and other executive administrative posts across Finance, General Administration, Law, Legislature, MA&UD, Revenue, and LFB&IBM departments
• Approximate Salary Range: Broadly cited between ₹25,220 – ₹1,77,500 per month depending on the specific post and pay level, plus DA, HRA, travel allowances, and pension benefits under the applicable state pay matrix
• Exact pay scales for each specific post are confirmed only in the official notification once released — treat the above as an indicative range based on recent cycles

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