# Arunachal Pradesh PSC Civil Services Prelims (APPSC (AR)) — Shishya exam context

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## Exam pattern
- Category: STATE_LEVEL · state: AR
- Questions: 200 · Total marks: 200 · Marks per question: 1
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
- Languages offered: EN

## Eligibility & vacancies
- Age: 21–35 years (before category relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)
- Education: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Approximate annual vacancies: 140
- Note: 80% seats reserved for APST candidates; non-APST candidates compete for remaining unreserved seats. No limit on number of attempts within age limit.
- Official portal: https://appsc.gov.in (Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC))

## Key dates
- 2026-07-26 — Last date to apply online (estimated)
- 2026-07-27 — APPSC TGT application window closes
- 2026-07-30 — Last date to apply online (expected)
- 2026-07-31 — TGT written examination (exam day)
- 2026-08-06 — Last date to apply online (expected)
- 2026-08-07 — Application deadline (tentative)
- 2026-08-16 — Admit card download begins
- 2026-08-27 — Prelims admit card download begins

## Declared results
- 2026-06-28 — Mains: APPSCCE-2024 Mains results and cutoff marks released → https://shishya.in/exams/AR_APPSC_AR/results/58aed157-d661-467e-b598-96ee40668bf6

## Syllabus outline
### General Studies (Paper I) (weight 1)
Current Events of National and International Importance · International Affairs · National Affairs · Economic and Social Development · Demographics · Indian Economy · Poverty and Inclusion · Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change · Climate Change · Ecology and Biodiversity · Indian and World Geography · Geography of India · Physical Geography · World Geography · History of India and Indian National Movement · Ancient India · Indian National Movement · Medieval India · Modern India · Indian Polity and Governance · Constitution of India · Panchayati Raj and ULBs · Union and State Government · General Science · Basic Science · Science and Technology

### Arunachal Pradesh — Tribes, Culture, Geography & Administration (weight 1.5)
Article 371H · Culture and Religion of Arunachal Pradesh · Tribal Festivals · Handloom and Handicrafts · Languages · Donyi-Polo Faith · Economy of Arunachal Pradesh · Agriculture and Horticulture · Forests and Resources · Hydropower Potential · Tourism · Geography of Arunachal Pradesh · Biodiversity · Districts of Arunachal Pradesh · Physical Features · History of Arunachal Pradesh · 1962 Sino-Indian War · China's Claim on Arunachal · NEFA and Inner Line · Statehood 1987 · McMahon Line · Polity and Administration · Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly · Inner Line Permit System · Tibetan Buddhism and Tawang · Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh · Adi Tribe · Apatani Tribe · Galo, Tagin and Mishmi · Monpa Tribe · Nyishi Tribe · Wancho, Nocte and Tutsa

### Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II) (weight 0.5)
Comprehension · Data Interpretation · Decision Making and Problem Solving · Interpersonal Skills and Communication · Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability · General Mental Ability · Basic Numeracy

## Expected cutoffs (category-wise)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|----------|------------------------------|
| **General** | 105–120 marks / 200 (52.5–60%) |
| **EWS** | 100–115 marks / 200 (50–57.5%) |
| **OBC** | 95–110 marks / 200 (47.5–55%) |
| **SC** | 85–100 marks / 200 (42.5–50%) |
| **ST** | 75–90 marks / 200 (37.5–45%) |
| **PwD** | 70–85 marks / 200 (35–42.5%) |

**Guidance:**

- **Category differentials**: General cutoffs typically run 10–15 marks above OBC and 20–30 marks above SC; ST cutoffs reflect Arunachal's substantial reserved category representation, often 30–45 marks below General.

- **Year-on-year shifts**: Cutoffs fluctuate with paper difficulty, vacancy count, and candidate pool strength; easier papers push cutoffs toward 60–65% (General), tougher ones down to 50–55%.

- **State context**: APPSC AR prelims historically maintain moderate difficulty; ST candidates benefit from significant reservation, while General/EWS aspirants need consistent 55%+ to secure Mains entry across most cycles.

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