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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.
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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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Start with a diagnostic
10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
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 |
|---|---|---|
2025
20 questions
Take paper →2024
20 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
20 questions
Take paper →2021
20 questions
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APPSC Group I — Quick Practice
FULL20 questions · 240 min
Start mock →| 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.
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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-Andhra Pradesh top scorers
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Elite performers — top cadres
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top-tier post contenders
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive Mains range
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualification likely
50–65% · 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.
APPSC has released the final result for the 2025-26 Group 1 recruitment cycle. Interviews were held across November 2025, concluding the selection process for the previous notification.
Based on the scheduled notification release on August 15, the application window is expected to remain open for approximately 20 days, with last date anticipated to be September 4, 2026.
As per the AP Job Calendar 2026, APPSC Group 1 notification will be released on 15th August 2026 for administrative posts including Deputy Collector, DSP, and Assistant Commissioner. Online applications will be accepted through the OTPR system at psc.ap.gov.in.
APPSC released the official AP Job Calendar 2026 on Ugadi (18th March 2026), covering 10,060 direct recruitment posts across 25 departments. Group 1 notification is included in this calendar with tentative dates.
Notification release on official website
35 days awaySat, 15 Aug, 2026
Expected on August 15, 2026 as per AP Job Calendar
Online application window opens
35 days awaySat, 15 Aug, 2026
Apply via OTPR portal at psc.ap.gov.in
Last date to submit online application
55 days awayFri, 4 Sept, 2026
Tentatively September 4, 2026
Prelims admit card release (expected)
134 days awaySun, 22 Nov, 2026
Typically released 7-8 days before exam
📍Prelims examination (tentative)
144 days awayWed, 2 Dec, 2026
Screening test; objective-type with two papers of 120 marks each
Prelims result declaration (tentative)
189 days awaySat, 16 Jan, 2027
Expected 30-45 days after prelims
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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
Current Affairs
National and International Current Affairs, Important Events and Developments
Disaster Management
Disaster Management, Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness
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
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
📍Mains examination (tentative)
Thu, 1 Apr, 2027
Descriptive exam with 7 papers over multiple days
Interview round (tentative)
344 days awaySun, 20 Jun, 2027
Conducted at APPSC office in Vijayawada
Statistics and Probability
Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Basic Probability