APPSC - Exam Pattern
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Form Date: 21 Oct - 11 Nov 2026 (Tentative)
Pen & Paper Mode
Form Date: 21 Oct - 11 Nov 2026
APPSC 2027: Exam Pattern for Prelims, Exam Pattern for Mains, Documents Required for Application Form
Updated On - September 16 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
APPSC 2027 Group 1 Exam Pattern - There are three stages to consider: Preliminaries, Mains, and an Interview. The Prelims is a screening test consisting of two papers for a total of 240 points. The mains examination is a descriptive type that consists of seven theory papers. In the Prelims exam, there is negative grading for incorrect attempts. The candidate's combined marks in Mains and Interview (out of 825) are taken into account for selection.
APPSC 2027 Prelims Exam Pattern
APPSC Group 1: Prelims
- The preliminary exam comprises of two papers, each worth for 120 points.
- It is based on Multiple Choice type of Questions (MCQs).
- It is administered in an offline (pen-paper) format.
- There will be consequences for incorrect replies.
- For each incorrect response in the Prelims exam, 13 of the marks given to the question will be subtracted.
- Only those candidates who pass the Prelims exam will be eligible to take the Mains exam.
Exam Pattern for Prelims
| Paper | Paper I: General Studies | Paper II: General Aptitude |
| Questions Type | MCQs or Objective | MCQs or Objective |
| Number of Questions | 120 questions | 120 questions |
| Duration of Time | 120 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Maximum Marks Allotted | 120 marks | 120 marks |
APPSC 2027 Mains Exam Pattern
APPSC Group 1: Mains
Only those who pass the Prelims exam will be eligible for the Mains exam.
- It is carried out in an offline mode.
- There are seven descriptive papers, each worth 150 points.
- It is made up of two qualifying papers: Telugu and English.
Exam Pattern for Mains
| Particulars | Details |
| Number of Papers | Total 7 as 2 for qualifying and 5 for merit ranking |
| Questions Type | Subjective or Descriptive |
| Maximum Marks Allotted | 150 marks each |
| Time Duration for Exam | 180 minutes each |
| Qualifying Papers | English and Telugu |
| Merit Ranking Papers | Paper 1: Essay topics including issues of regional National international importance and contemporary themes Paper 2: Indian and the state History and Culture, Geography Paper 3: Political topics including Governance, Constitution and Law Paper 4: Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Development Paper 5: Technology, Science and Environmental Issues |
| Mode of Language | English, Telugu or Urdu (depends on the preference mentioned in the online application form) |
Note: All the exam papers must be written in the same language.
APPSC 2027 Documents Required for Application Form
- 10th and 12th Marksheet
- Educational Certificate
- Experience Certificate (if any)
- Certificate of Qualification
- Certificate of Category
- Certificate of Qualification (if any)
All candidates are urged to upload all of the correct documents and information; otherwise, if you upload incorrect information, you will face issues during the document verification step. Also, keep an eye on the newest news and developments to ensure that no APPSC notification for 2027 or the following year is overlooked.
APPSC 2027 Exam Centers for Interview
The candidate who passes the APPSC Group 1 main exam is called for an interview and document verification. The interviews are held at the APPSC office in Vijayawada. The applicants were required to come to the office and participate in the interview.
Form Start Date:
21 Oct 2026
Form End Date:
11 Nov 2026
The forms will open on 21 Oct 2026
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Examination Date (Online):
24 Dec 2026
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