Andhra Pradesh 
Public Service Commission 

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is the constitutional body responsible for conducting recruitment to various civil service and departmental posts under the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Originally established in 1956, and restructured after the bifurcation of the state in 2014, APPSC plays a central role in ensuring a transparent, efficient, and merit-based selection of officers across the state’s administrative system.

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission

The APPSC Group 1 Examination is one of the most competitive and prestigious exams in the state. It is conducted to recruit candidates for high-ranking Group A and Group B administrative roles within Andhra Pradesh.

This examination evaluates not only academic knowledge but also a candidate’s analytical thinking, ethical understanding, administrative aptitude, and awareness of regional and national issues.

The exam consists of 3 important phases

  • Preliminary Exam (Objective Type - Screening Test)
  • Mains Exam (Conventional Type, i.e. Written examination)
  • Personality Test
PYQ Prelims
PYQ
Solved Mains Papers
Practice Test
Current Affairs & Editorial
Current Affairs
Daily Answer Writing
Study Material

APPSC Group 1 Mains – Essay Paper Syllabus

Paper I : General Essay.

Paper II : History, Culture, and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh.

Paper III : Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law, and Ethics.

Paper IV : Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh.

Paper V : Science and Technology.