APPSC Group-I 2026 — Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
APPSC Group-I Services Exam is Andhra Pradesh's flagship civil services exam, recruiting for Deputy Collector, DSP, and other Group A/B state administrative posts. Police Constable, SI, and Jail Warder recruitment is handled separately by the AP State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB).
APPSC Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link
Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.
Opening Timeline
| Group-I Notification | Released periodically — check psc.ap.gov.in for the current cycle |
| Prelims Exam | As per APPSC schedule |
| Mains Exam | Post Prelims result |
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| Prelims | 2 objective papers — General Studies & Mental Ability, screening stage only |
| Mains | 7 descriptive papers over multiple days (~750 marks) — includes qualifying English & Telugu language papers, GS, and AP-specific content |
| Interview | Weightage varies by cycle — some recent notifications have reduced or removed the interview stage; check the current notification |
Syllabus
General Studies
- History of India & Andhra Pradesh
- Geography of India & AP
- Indian Polity & Governance
- Indian & AP Economy
- Science & Technology
- Current Affairs
- Environment & Disaster Management
Frequently Asked Questions — APPSC
What is APPSC Group-I?+
APPSC Group-I is Andhra Pradesh's flagship civil services exam, recruiting for Deputy Collector, DSP, and other Group A/B administrative posts through a Prelims–Mains process, with interview weightage varying by notification cycle.
Who recruits for AP Police Constable and SI posts?+
The AP State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) handles Constable, SI, and Jail Warder recruitment for Andhra Pradesh Police, separately from APPSC.