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APPSC Group I Services Prelims
Andhra Pradesh PSC Group I Prelims — Paper 1 + Paper 2 (CSAT) screening test for Deputy Collector / DSP posts.
Updated 12 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Political System and GovernanceThe Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which body under the Indian Constitution?
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
APPSC Group 1 cutoffs vary by post and year; this is a representative range from the most recent published cycle.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~150 – 165 |
| 2023 | BC | ~140 – 158 |
| 2023 | SC | ~120 – 138 |
| 2023 | ST | ~110 – 128 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
2025
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20 questions
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20 questions
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20 questions
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General Studies
50 QsMental Ability and Reasoning
22 QsQuantitative Aptitude
24 QsEnglish Language
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What can I get from APPSC Group I?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
All-AP top rankers
95–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission is expected to release the APPSC Group 1 notification on August 15, 2026 as per the AP Job Calendar 2026. A total of 91 vacancies are expected across departments including Finance, General Administration, Law, Revenue, and Municipal Administration.
Candidates can apply online at psc.ap.gov.in from August 15, 2026. The last date to fill out the application form is expected to be September 4, 2026. Graduates from any stream are eligible to apply.
According to recent reports, the APPSC Group 1 Main Exam is scheduled across two sessions on December 19, 2026 and December 26, 2026. Interviews will be conducted in February 2027.
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Indian Polity and Governance
Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Indian Economy and Planning
Economic Development, Planning, Budgeting, Banking, Agriculture, Industry
History of India
Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh
Geography of India
Physical, Social and Economic Geography with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh
Science and Technology
Developments in Science & Technology, IT, Space, Nuclear, Defence
Top 50 — premium posts
90–95% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Elite range — top 100-200
82–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top-tier post contenders
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong Mains contenders
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualifying tier
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualifying zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
Notification release
passedSat, 15 Aug, 2026
Per AP Job Calendar 2026; official notification PDF expected at psc.ap.gov.in
Application window opens
passedSat, 15 Aug, 2026
Online applications via OTPR at psc.ap.gov.in
Application last date
9 days awayFri, 4 Sept, 2026
Candidates advised to apply before last date to avoid technical issues
Prelims admit card (expected)
67 days awaySun, 1 Nov, 2026
Admit card typically issued 7-10 days before exam; date estimated based on expected prelims date
📍Prelims exam (expected)
81 days awaySun, 15 Nov, 2026
Prelims typically held 2-3 months after notification; Paper 1 (General Studies) and Paper 2 (Aptitude), 120 questions each
Prelims answer key (expected)
91 days awayWed, 25 Nov, 2026
Answer key usually released within 1-2 weeks after prelims
Prelims result (expected)
101 days awaySat, 5 Dec, 2026
Result expected approximately 3 weeks after prelims
📍Mains exam (expected)
115 days awaySat, 19 Dec, 2026
Scheduled across two sessions on Dec 19 and Dec 26, 2026 (excluding Dec 25)
Interview/Personality Test (expected)
160 days awayTue, 2 Feb, 2027
Interviews expected in two batches on Feb 2 and Feb 10, 2027; carries 75 marks
Final result (expected)
201 days awayMon, 15 Mar, 2027
Final merit list based on Mains (750 marks) + Interview (75 marks)
Logical Reasoning
Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions
Analytical Reasoning
Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Syllogisms, Data Sufficiency
Verbal Reasoning
Blood Relations, Directions, Statement-Conclusions, Critical Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Pattern Recognition, Figure Series, Mirror Images, Paper Folding
Data Interpretation
Tables, Graphs, Charts, Data Analysis and Interpretation
Arithmetic
Number Systems, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion
Algebra
Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Progressions
Geometry
Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles, Polygons, Mensuration
Time, Speed and Distance
Time-Speed-Distance, Average Speed, Relative Speed, Trains, Boats and Streams
Time and Work
Work Efficiency, Pipes and Cisterns, Work and Wages
Statistics and Probability
Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Basic Probability
Vocabulary
Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases
Grammar
Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Subject-Verb Agreement, Active-Passive Voice
Reading Comprehension
Passage Reading, Main Ideas, Inference, Vocabulary in Context
Sentence Correction and Formation
Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks
Verbal Ability
Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Cloze Test