APPSC
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) hires for various Group-level Administrative positions(Group 1 - Deputy Collectors etc., Group 2 - Executives etc.) in Andhra with an eligibility like prelims(Objective), Mains(Descriptive), interview and typically a requirement of Bachelor's degree- for which the salary is also pretty much on the higher side at top levels.
Key Exams and Roles
| Exam | Role |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | Deputy Collector, DSP, Municipal Commissioner etc.. |
| Group 2 | Municipal officers, Assistant Section officers etc.. |
| Group 3 | Panchayat Raj and Rural Development jobs |
| Group 4 | Clerical and junior assistant roles |
Syllabus and Pattern
The APPSC 2026 syllabus will not vary much from the previous year’s content, comprising topics like History, Polity, Economy (India & AP), Geography, Science & Tech., and General Studies with specifics changing according to Group (for ex: Group1 or Group2).
Group 1 (High-Level Posts):
- Paper 1: General Essay (3 essays).
- Paper 2: History, Culture (India & AP), Geography (India & AP.
- Paper 3 : Polity, Constitution and Governance; Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude.
- Paper 4: Economics (India & Andhra Pradesh), Resource Mobilization, Budgeting, Growth and Development, Service sector i.e., Industries and Infrastructure.
- Paper 5: Science & Technology, ICT, Current affairs, Environment, Space.
Group II (Executive/Non Executive):
- For Prelims (General Studies, Mental Ability and Languages) & Mains (Social/Cultural History of AP, Constitution, Economy, Science & Tech).
- JE (Junior Engineer): English, GK, Aptitude and technical subjects.
- Police Constable: English, Arithmetic, Reasoning and Mental Ability, General Science, Current events of national & international importance History of India, Indian culture, Indian National Movement Geography, Political and SocioEconomic history of Andhra Pradesh.
General Pattern
| Feature | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Objective type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). |
| Papers | Two papers (paper 1 and 2) |
| Marks | 120 marks paper per paper (total 240) |
| Duration | 120 minutes per paper |
| Negative marking | 1/3rd of the marks for each wrong answer. |
Jobs and Recruitment
APPSC 2026 Recruitment will include assorted Group exams (1, 2, 3, 4), Departmental Exams along with a few posts like JE, Inspector of Factories etc notifications provisionally in time periods, although several 2025 notifications are live but that candidates keep an eye on the official website (psc.ap. gov.in) regarding 2026 calendar and detailed notifications for upcoming exams such as Group 1/2/3/4, Engineering positions (with respective educational qualification degree/diploma i.e., JE ) – in terms of eligibility & last dates to apply.
How to stay updated
- Official portal
- Notifications
- Exam calendar
Where to find 2026 job notification?
- Official APPSC Portal
- Education/Job portals like Testbook
Types of Jobs
- Group I & II: Dy. Collector, Asst Commissioner of State Tax, D.Y.S.P., RTO, Welfare Officer.
- Group III : Assistant Director (Town Planning, Welfare) Librarians.
- Group IV & Others: Sub Service (Municipal Accounts, Factories, Forest Section Officer, Assistant Engineer).
APPSC Mains and Prelims
APPSC (Andhra PSC) 2026 exams, perhaps Group 1 or/and a Group 2 exam are usually scheduled with objective Prelims (screening quality with General Studies & CSAT) and descriptive Mains exams along with qualifying Telugu/English papers and merit-based General Studies paper as described through advertised notifications, hence one should look for the 2026 notification to confirm exact dates, syllabus & vacancy numbers since patterns stays consistent.
APPSC Prelims Pattern (General)
- Type Of Exam: Two paper (Paper 1: General Studies, Paper 2: Aptitude/CSAT).
- Negative Marking: There will be a penalty of 1/3rd mark for wrong answers.
- Purpose: Preparation of the Mains examination.
APPSC Mains (General Group 1/2) Pattern
- Type: Descriptive/Written.
- Papers: Contain Qualifying papers (Telugu, English) and Merit count papers (General Studies, Essay).
- Final Merit: According to Mains Marks (& Interview for Group 1).
Admit Card and Hallticket
For APPSC 2026 Hall Ticket, you may have to wait for official notifications from the website of Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) after announcing exam schedules, generally they publish hall tickets a week or two prior an exam on its designated site where you will need to login using your details (such as OTR ID/User ID) in order to fetch your test Admit Card same like for other AP exams.
Key steps to get your APPSC Hall Ticket
- Wait for official notification
- Use the official link
- Login by entering your credentials
- Download and print your hall ticket
APPSC Results and Cutoff
APPSC results and cut-offs differ by exam (Group 1,2, DSC etc.) and are released on APPSC website where cut-offs depend on difficulty, vacancies and categories (OC, BC, SC/ST) with scores to be more than just minimums like 40% for Gen (60/150 for G-2 prelims) or specified marks like 90.42( General, Group1 from upcoming post PT cut off in 2022 ) or 87( OC,DSC for PGT). You have to visit the results page for the specific exam on the APPSC website.
APPSC Login
The APPSC login page is the hub of activity for the candidates such as applying for government jobs in the state, downloading hall tickets and checking exam results. The candidate is being provided One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) facilities wherein the OTPR database will be created taking information from the different data sources including Aadhaar and resultantly, generate a unique id for each candidate.
FAQ'S
Q1. What is APPSC?
It's the state body responsible for recruiting for civil service positions in Andhra Pradesh.
They conduct exams for different levels: Group 1 (highest), Group 2, Group 3, and Group 4.
Q2. How many times can we write the APPSC Group 1 exam?
Ans. There is no official limit on the number of times you can attempt the APPSC Group 1 exam.
Q3. What is the eligibility for APPSC exam?
Ans. APPSC eligibility typically includes a university degree, with age restrictions of 18-42 years (varies according to post, e.g.: DSP max.28 yrs), and certain technical qualifications (Engineering Diplomas/B.Tech for JE) as well as relaxation in age for reserved categories such as SC/ST/BC/PwBD).
Q4. How many times can we write the Group 2 exam?
Ans. You can write the APPSC Group 2 exam as many times as you want, as there's no official limit on the number of attempts, provided you meet the age and educational requirements for each attempt.