📚 APPSC GROUP-I SERVICES 2026

Exam Pattern & Complete Syllabus

APPSC Brief Notification No. 07/2026 – Group-I Services
Notification Date: 15-09-2026
Screening Test: Offline – Objective Type – OMR Based
Mains: Descriptive Written Examination + Interview Group_I_072026

📝 GROUP-I SCREENING TEST – EXAM PATTERN

Preliminary / Screening Examination

Paper	Subject	Questions	Duration	Marks
Paper-I	General Studies	120	120 Minutes	120
Paper-II	General Aptitude	120	120 Minutes	120
Total		240	240 Minutes	240

📌 Screening Test Details

Exam Type: Objective Type
Mode: Offline
OMR Based
Paper-I: General Studies – 120 Marks
Paper-II: General Aptitude – 120 Marks
Total: 240 Marks
Negative Marking: ప్రతి తప్పు సమాధానానికి 1/3 మార్కు penalty. Group_I_072026

📘 PAPER-I – GENERAL STUDIES

120 Questions | 120 Marks | 120 Minutes

A. HISTORY & CULTURE

1. Ancient Indian History

Indus Valley Civilization
Features, Sites & Society
Cultural History
Art & Religion
Vedic Age
Mahajanapadas
Jainism & Buddhism
Magadhas
Mauryan Empire
Foreign invasions and their impact
Kushans
Satavahanas
Sangam Age
Sungas
Gupta Empire
Administration
Social, Religious & Economic conditions
Art, Architecture, Literature, Science & Technology

2. South Indian Dynasties

Kanauj
Badami Chalukyas
Eastern Chalukyas
Rashtrakutas
Kalyani Chalukyas
Cholas
Hoysalas
Yadavas
Kakatiyas
Reddys

3. Medieval India

Delhi Sultanate
Vijayanagara Empire
Mughal Empire
Bhakti Movement
Sufism
Administration
Economy
Society
Religion
Literature
Arts & Architecture

4. European Expansion

European Trading Companies
Struggle for supremacy
Bengal
Bombay
Madras
Mysore
Andhra
Nizam
Governor-Generals
Viceroys

5. Indian Freedom Movement

Revolt of 1857
Causes, nature & consequences
Social & religious reform movements
Freedom Movement
Revolutionaries
Mahatma Gandhi
Satyagrahas
Sardar Patel
Subhash Chandra Bose
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Constitution making
Post-independence India
Reorganisation of States

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🏛️ B. CONSTITUTION, POLITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Indian Constitution
Evolution and features
Preamble
Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Duties
Directive Principles
Constitutional Amendments
Basic Structure
Union & State Governments
Parliament & State Legislatures
Federal Structure
Devolution of powers and finances
Constitutional Authorities
Panchayati Raj
Public Policy & Governance
Liberalization, Privatization & Globalization
Statutory & Regulatory Bodies
Human Rights
Women Rights
SC/ST Rights
Child Rights
India's Foreign Policy
International Relations
International Institutions & Agencies
Central & State Government Policies and Programmes

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💰 C. INDIAN & ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMY AND PLANNING

Indian Economy

Characteristics of Indian Economy
Economic Development
Planning
NITI Aayog
Growth & Distributive Justice
Human Development Index
Environmental Degradation
Sustainable Development
Environmental Policy
National Income
Demographic Issues
Poverty & Inequality
Unemployment
Rural & Urban Development

Agriculture & Industry

Indian Agriculture
Irrigation & Water
Agricultural Inputs
Agricultural Policy
Agrarian Crisis
Land Reforms
Agricultural Credit
MSP
Food Security
Indian Industry
Industrial Policy
Make in India
Start-up & Stand-up programmes
SEZs
Industrial Corridors
Energy & Power Policies
Economic Reforms
International Trade
Balance of Payments
WTO

Banking & Finance

RBI
Monetary Policy
Banking Reforms
NPAs
Financial Markets
Stock Exchanges
SEBI
Indian Tax System
GST
Centre-State Financial Relations
Finance Commissions
Public Debt
Public Expenditure
Fiscal Policy
Budget

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Andhra Pradesh Economy

AP Economy after Bifurcation in 2014
Natural Resources
State Revenue
River Water Sharing
Irrigation
Industry & Commerce
Infrastructure
Power & Transport
IT & e-Governance
Agriculture
Industry
Social Sector
Urbanisation
Smart Cities
Skill Development
Employment
Social Welfare Programmes
A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014
Special Status & Special Assistance
Capital Development
Backward Districts
Development Issues

D. GEOGRAPHY

Earth & Solar System
Motions of Earth
Time & Seasons
Internal Structure of Earth
Landforms
Atmosphere
Climate
Air Masses & Fronts
Climate Change
Oceans
Hydrological Disasters
Natural Resources
Physical Geography of World, India & AP
Earthquakes
Landslides
Drainage
Monsoons
Natural Vegetation
Parks & Sanctuaries
Soils
Rocks & Minerals
Population
Literacy
Occupational Structure
Rural & Urban Population
Migration
Urbanisation
Agriculture
Industry
Services
Transport & Trade

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📗 PAPER-II – GENERAL APTITUDE

120 Questions | 120 Marks | 120 Minutes

A. GENERAL MENTAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL ABILITIES

Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
Number Series
Coding-Decoding
Problems based on Relations
Shapes & Sub-sections
Venn Diagrams
Clocks
Calendars
Problems on Ages
Number System
Order of Magnitude
Ratio, Proportion & Variation
Mean, Median & Mode
Weighted Mean
Powers & Exponents
Square & Square Root
Cube & Cube Root
HCF & LCM
Percentage
Simple & Compound Interest
Profit & Loss
Time & Work
Time & Distance
Speed & Distance
Area & Perimeter
Volume & Surface Area
Lines & Angles
Triangles
Quadrilaterals
Rectangle
Parallelogram
Rhombus
Algebra
BODMAS
Simplification
Data Interpretation
Data Analysis
Data Sufficiency
Probability
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Stress Management
Social Intelligence
Interpersonal Skills
Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Personality Assessment

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🔬 B(i). SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Science & Technology

Nature & Scope of Science and Technology
Science & Technology in Daily Life
National Science, Technology & Innovation Policy
Indian Scientific Institutions
Science & Technology Organisations
Contributions of Indian Scientists

ICT

Information & Communication Technology
ICT in Daily Life
ICT & Industry
ICT & Governance
e-Governance
Government ICT Schemes
Netiquette
Cyber Security
Cyber Crime Policy

Space & Defence

Indian Space Programme
ISRO
Satellite Programmes
Communication Satellites
IRNSS
Indian Remote Sensing Satellites
Defence Satellites
Educational Satellites
DRDO

Energy

India's Energy Requirements
Energy Deficit
Energy Resources
Energy Policy
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Nuclear Energy

Environment

Environmental Issues
Environmental Laws & Policies
International Environmental Treaties
Biodiversity
Climate Change
Forest & Wildlife Conservation
Pollution
Carbon Emissions
Global Warming
Climate Action Plans
Disaster Management
Biotechnology
Nanotechnology
Genetic Engineering
Health & Environment

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B(ii). CURRENT EVENTS

Regional Current Affairs
National Current Affairs
International Current Affairs

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🏆 GROUP-I MAINS EXAM PATTERN

Descriptive Written Examination

Paper	Subject	Marks	Time
Telugu	Qualifying Paper	150	180 Minutes
English	Qualifying Paper	150	180 Minutes
Paper-I	General Essay	150	180 Minutes
Paper-II	History, Culture & Geography of India & AP	150	180 Minutes
Paper-III	Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics	150	180 Minutes
Paper-IV	Economy & Development of India & AP	150	180 Minutes
Paper-V	Science, Technology & Environmental Issues	150	180 Minutes
Interview	Personality / Interview	75	—

🎯 Total Marks

825 Marks

Telugu మరియు English papers qualifying natureలో ఉంటాయి. Main papers ఒక్కొక్కటి 150 marks, 180 minutes. Interview 75 marks. Group_I_072026

✍️ QUALIFYING ENGLISH PAPER

150 Marks | 180 Minutes

Essay – 20 Marks
Letter Writing – 10 Marks
Press Release / Appeal – 10 Marks
Report Writing – 15 Marks
Writing on Visual Information – 15 Marks
Formal Speech – 15 Marks
Precis Writing – 15 Marks
Reading Comprehension – 15 Marks
English Grammar – 20 Marks
Translation – 15 Marks

English Grammar Topics

Tenses
Voice
Direct & Indirect Speech
Sentence Transformation
Articles & Determiners
Prepositions
Phrasal Verbs
Idiomatic Expressions
Administrative Glossary
Synonyms & Antonyms
One-word Substitution
Connectives / Linkers
Affixes
Homonyms / Homophones

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✍️ QUALIFYING TELUGU PAPER

150 Marks | 180 Minutes

Essay – 20 Marks
Poem / Verse Explanation – 20 Marks
Precis Writing – 10 Marks
Comprehension – 10 Marks
Formal Speech / Press Conference Speech – 10 Marks
Press Note / Publicity Statement – 10 Marks
Letter Writing – 10 Marks
Application Writing – 10 Marks
Report Writing – 10 Marks
English → Telugu Translation – 10 Marks
Telugu → English Translation – 10 Marks
Word Meanings – 10 Marks
Synonyms & Antonyms – 10 Marks

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📘 MAINS PAPER-I – GENERAL ESSAY

150 Marks | 180 Minutes

Candidates have to write 3 essays, one from each section, approximately 800 words each.

Section-I

Current Affairs

Section-II

Socio-Political Issues
Socio-Economic Issues
Socio-Environmental Issues

Section-III

Cultural & Historical Aspects
Civic Awareness
Reflective Topics

Evaluation

Essay format
Grammar
Originality
Coherent expression
Awareness of selected subject

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📕 MAINS PAPER-II – HISTORY, CULTURE & GEOGRAPHY

150 Marks | 180 Minutes

A. History & Culture of India

Pre-Historic Cultures
Indus Valley Civilization
Vedic Culture
Mahajanapadas
Jainism & Buddhism
Magadha & Mauryas
Ashoka Dharma
Kushans
Satavahanas
Sangam Age
Guptas
Kanauj
Pallavas
Chalukyas
Rashtrakutas
Cholas
Delhi Sultanates
Bhakti & Sufi Movements
Kakatiyas
Vijayanagara
Bahmanis
Qutb Shahis
Mughals
Shivaji & Maratha Empire
European Expansion
British Rule
1857 Revolt
Social & Religious Reform Movements
Indian Nationalism
Freedom Struggle
Gandhi
Subhash Chandra Bose
Patel
Ambedkar
Independence & Partition
Reorganisation of States
Indian Constitution

B. History & Culture of Andhra Pradesh

Satavahanas
Ikshvakus
Salankayanas
Pallavas
Vishnukundins
Eastern Chalukyas
Rashtrakutas
Renati Cholas
Kakatiyas
Reddys
Gajapatis
Vijayanagaras
Qutb Shahis
Telugu Language & Literature
Art & Architecture
Social Reformers
Library Movement
Andhra Newspapers
Folk & Tribal Culture
Andhra Mahasabhas
Andhra Movement
Alluri Sitarama Raju
Potti Sreeramulu
Formation of Andhra State – 1953
Formation of Andhra Pradesh – 1956
Bifurcation – 2014
A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014

C. Geography

Physical Geography
Landforms
Climate
Soils
Rivers & Water
Geology
Rocks & Minerals
Forests
Mountains & Hills
Flora & Fauna
Agriculture
Livestock
Fisheries
Mining
Industries
Trade & Commerce
Population
Rural & Urban Geography
Migration
Environmental Geography
Sustainable Development
Natural Hazards
Disaster Management
Environmental Pollution

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📗 MAINS PAPER-III – POLITY, CONSTITUTION, GOVERNANCE, LAW & ETHICS

150 Marks | 180 Minutes

A. Indian Polity & Constitution

Indian Constitution
Union & State Governments
Federal Structure
Governor
Union, State & Concurrent Lists
Local Governance
73rd & 74th Amendments
Constitutional Authorities
Parliament & State Legislatures
Judiciary
Emergency Provisions
Constitutional Amendments
Judicial Review
PIL

B. Public Administration & Governance

Meaning, Nature & Scope
Evolution of Public Administration
Kautilya's Arthashastra
Mughal Administration
British Administrative Legacy
Government Policies
Development Processes
Civil Society & NGOs
Statutory & Regulatory Authorities
Civil Services
Good Governance
e-Governance
Transparency
Accountability
Citizen's Charter
RTI
Public Service Act
Social Audit

C. Ethics & Law

Ethics & Human Interface
Integrity & Accountability
Human Values
Gender Equality
Attitude
Emotional Intelligence
Public Service Ethics
Codes of Ethics
Codes of Conduct
Leadership Ethics
Corruption
Lokpal & Lokayukta
Basic Indian Laws
Civil & Criminal Laws
Courts
Labour Laws
Cyber Laws
IT Act
Cyber Security & Cyber Crime
Tax Laws
GST

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📙 MAINS PAPER-IV – ECONOMY & DEVELOPMENT

150 Marks | 180 Minutes

Indian Economy

Major Economic Challenges
Inflation
Agriculture & Manufacturing Growth
Current Account Deficit
Balance of Payments
NPAs
Money Laundering
Black Money
Inclusive Growth
Sustainable Development

Resource Mobilization

Tax & Non-Tax Revenue
Public Debt
Loans & Grants
FDI & FII
Monetary & Fiscal Policies
Financial Markets
Infrastructure Investment

Andhra Pradesh Economy

AP Budget
Bifurcation Issues
Central Assistance
Public Debt
Mineral & Forest Resources
Water Disputes

Government Budgeting

Budget Structure
Deficits
Fiscal Management
GST
Finance Commission
Federal Finance

Inclusive Growth

Poverty Alleviation
Employment
Health & Education
Women Empowerment
Welfare Schemes
Food Security
PDS
Sustainable Agriculture
Rural Development
Financial Inclusion
AP Government Schemes

Agriculture & Industry

Agricultural Development
Green Revolution
Organic & Sustainable Agriculture
MSP
Swaminathan Commission
AP Agriculture
Horticulture
Fisheries
Dairy
Industrial Policy
MSMEs
Make in India
Start-up Programme
SEZs
Industrial Corridors

Infrastructure

Ports
Roads
Airports
Railways
Communication
IT
e-Governance
Digital India
Energy
Smart Cities
Solid Waste Management
Disaster Management
PPP
Environmental impacts of infrastructure projects

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📕 MAINS PAPER-V – SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT

150 Marks | 180 Minutes

1. Science & Technology

Science & Technology in Daily Life
Science Policy
Innovation
Indian Scientific Institutions
Indian Scientists
Indigenous Technologies
Emerging Technologies

2. ICT

Information & Communication Technology
e-Governance
Cyber Crime
Cyber Security
IT Policy
IT Development in AP & India

3. Space & Defence

Indian Space Programme
ISRO
Satellites
Communication
Education
Health
Weather Forecasting
DRDO

4. Energy

Energy Resources
Clean Energy
Conventional & Non-Conventional Energy
Solar
Wind
Bio-energy
Geothermal
Tidal Energy
Nuclear Energy
Energy Security

5. Environment & Natural Resources

Development vs Nature
Natural Resource Depletion
Conservation
Environmental Pollution
Environmental Degradation
Sustainable Development
Climate Change
Climate Justice
Environmental Impact Assessment
Natural Disasters
Cyclones
Earthquakes
Landslides
Tsunamis
Disaster Management
Health & Environment
Social Forestry
Afforestation & Deforestation
Mining
Forest Resources
Fishery Resources
Fossil Fuels
Water Resources
Watershed Management
Land Resources
Soil Reclamation

6. Pollution & Waste Management

Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Soil Pollution
Noise Pollution
Solid Waste Management
Recycling & Reuse
Soil & Coastal Erosion
Ozone Depletion
Acid Rain
Global Warming

Environmental Legislation

Montreal Protocol
Kyoto Protocol
UNFCCC
CITES
Environment Protection Act, 1986
Forest Conservation Act
Wildlife Protection Act
Biodiversity
COP-21
Sustainable Development Goals
National Disaster Management Policy

7. Biotechnology & Nanotechnology

Biotechnology
Nanotechnology
Genetic Engineering
Bio-diversity
Fermentation
Immuno-diagnosis
Ethical, Social & Legal Issues

8. Human Diseases & Biotechnology

Microbial Infections
Bacterial, Viral, Protozoal & Fungal Diseases
Diarrhoea
Dysentery
Cholera
Tuberculosis
Malaria
HIV
Encephalitis
Chikungunya
Bird Flu
Genetic Engineering
Tissue Culture
Bio-pesticides
Bio-fertilizers
Bio-fuels
GM Crops
Transgenic Animals
Vaccines & Immunity

9. Intellectual Property Rights

IPR in Science & Technology
Promotion of Science in AP & India

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🎯 GROUP-I 2026 – QUICK EXAM SUMMARY

Stage	Papers	Marks	Time	Type
Screening	2	240	240 Min	Objective / OMR
Mains Qualifying	Telugu + English	300	180 Min each	Descriptive
Mains Merit Papers	5	750	180 Min each	Descriptive
Interview	—	75	—	Interview
Final Total	—	825	—	—

Screening: Paper-I 120 + Paper-II 120 = 240 Marks.
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