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Key Facts: APPSC Group-I Exam

2 papers

Preliminary (screening) papers

APPSC Group-I syllabus

120

Questions per paper (240 total)

APPSC Group-I exam pattern

120 min

Duration of each paper

APPSC Group-I exam pattern

1/3 mark

Negative marking per wrong answer

APPSC Group-I exam pattern

30% / 25%

Qualifying marks (General / reserved)

APPSC Group-I notification

Rs 370

Application Rs 250 + Exam Rs 120

APPSC Group-I notification

The APPSC Group-I prelims is the screening stage of Andhra Pradesh's top civil-services exam. It has two objective papers — General Studies and General Aptitude — each with 120 questions for 120 marks in 120 minutes (240 total). Negative marking is one-third mark per wrong answer, and qualifying marks are 30% per paper for General candidates (25% for reserved). The prelims only screens candidates for the Main Examination.

Sample APPSC Group-I Practice Questions

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1The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, which bifurcated the state and created Telangana, was passed by the Indian Parliament in which year?
A.2014
B.2009
C.2011
D.2016
Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 divided the combined state of Andhra Pradesh into the residual state of Andhra Pradesh and the new state of Telangana, with the appointed day being 2 June 2014. APPSC Group-I Paper I gives heavy weight to this Act and its consequences.
2The Satavahana dynasty, important in early Andhra history, had its early capital at which site?
A.Pratishthana (Paithan)
B.Hampi
C.Warangal
D.Kanchipuram
Explanation: The Satavahanas, who ruled over the Deccan and Andhra region, had Pratishthana (modern Paithan in Maharashtra) as an early capital, later also ruling from Amaravati/Dhanyakataka. They are central to APPSC's history syllabus on South Indian dynasties.
3The Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled large parts of the Telugu region in the medieval period, had its capital at:
A.Warangal (Orugallu)
B.Vijayawada
C.Rajahmundry
D.Vizianagaram
Explanation: The Kakatiyas ruled from Orugallu (modern Warangal) and reached their peak under rulers like Ganapati Deva and Rani Rudrama Devi. Their architecture, including the Thousand Pillar Temple and Ramappa Temple, is part of APPSC's culture syllabus.
4The Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilization is best known for which of the following urban features?
A.Advanced town planning with grid-pattern streets and drainage
B.Iron-tipped ploughs and large temples
C.Coinage with portraits of kings
D.Pyramidal royal tombs
Explanation: The Harappan cities such as Mohenjo-daro and Harappa show remarkable town planning, grid-pattern streets, standardized burnt bricks, and an advanced covered drainage system. This is a frequently tested ancient-history fact in APPSC Paper I.
5The Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March) led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 was a movement against:
A.The British salt tax and salt monopoly
B.The partition of Bengal
C.The Rowlatt Act detentions
D.The Simon Commission
Explanation: Gandhi began the Civil Disobedience Movement with the Dandi March in 1930, walking to the Arabian Sea to make salt in defiance of the British salt monopoly and tax. APPSC's freedom-movement syllabus emphasises Gandhi's satyagrahas.
6Who is regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and chaired the Drafting Committee?
A.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B.Jawaharlal Nehru
C.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and is widely regarded as the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. He features prominently in APPSC's history and polity syllabus.
7The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are contained in which Part?
A.Part IV
B.Part III
C.Part II
D.Part V
Explanation: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36-51) and are non-justiciable guidelines for the State. Distinguishing them from Fundamental Rights (Part III) is a standard APPSC polity question.
8Under the Indian Constitution, which body conducts the election of the President of India?
A.An electoral college of elected MPs and elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
B.The Lok Sabha alone
C.The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha jointly only
D.The Supreme Court collegium
Explanation: The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and certain Union Territories, by proportional representation through a single transferable vote. This is a recurring APPSC polity topic.
9The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional status to:
A.Panchayati Raj Institutions (rural local self-government)
B.Urban municipalities
C.Cooperative societies
D.National political parties
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment (1992) added Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule, giving constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions for rural local self-government. The 74th Amendment did the same for urban local bodies. APPSC tests local-government devolution.
10Which writ is issued by a court to a public official to perform a public or statutory duty that the official has failed to perform?
A.Mandamus
B.Habeas Corpus
C.Certiorari
D.Quo Warranto
Explanation: Mandamus ("we command") is issued to a public authority directing it to perform a duty it is legally bound to do but has refused or failed to perform. Distinguishing the five writs is a standard APPSC polity question.

About the APPSC Group-I Exam

The APPSC Group-I Services Examination is conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission to recruit officers to top state administrative posts such as Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer and similar Group-I cadres. Selection has three stages: a Preliminary (screening) Examination, a descriptive Main Examination, and an Interview. The Preliminary Examination comprises two objective-type papers — Paper I (General Studies) and Paper II (General Aptitude) — each with 120 multiple-choice questions for 120 marks in 120 minutes, answered on OMR sheets. There is negative marking of one-third mark for every wrong answer, and the prelims marks are used only to screen candidates for the Mains.

Questions

240 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes per paper (two papers)

Passing Score

30% in each paper (General); 25% (reserved categories) — qualifying/screening

Exam Fee

Application fee Rs 250 + Examination fee Rs 120 (exam fee exempt for SC/ST/BC/PwD/Ex-servicemen and unemployed AP candidates) (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada)

APPSC Group-I Exam Content Outline

~12%

Paper I: History & Culture

Ancient, medieval and modern India, South Indian and Andhra dynasties, Bhakti and Sufi movements, the freedom movement, and Andhra Pradesh history and culture.

~13%

Paper I: Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations

Indian Constitution, rights and duties, Union-State relations, legislatures, local government, constitutional bodies, social justice and foreign policy.

~13%

Paper I: Indian & Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning

Development and planning, agriculture, industry, fiscal and monetary policy, GST, banking, Centre-State finance, and the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014.

~12%

Paper I: Geography

Physical, social and economic geography of the world, India and Andhra Pradesh, including landforms, climate, rivers, soils, coasts and irrigation.

~25%

Paper II: General Mental & Psychological Abilities

Logical reasoning, number series, coding-decoding, clocks, calendars, Venn diagrams, numeracy, data interpretation and sufficiency, emotional intelligence and decision-making.

~25%

Paper II: Science & Technology and Current Events

ICT, cyber security, space and defence technology, energy, environmental science, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and regional, national and international current events.

How to Pass the APPSC Group-I Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 30% in each paper (General); 25% (reserved categories) — qualifying/screening
  • Exam length: 240 questions
  • Time limit: 120 minutes per paper (two papers)
  • Exam fee: Application fee Rs 250 + Examination fee Rs 120 (exam fee exempt for SC/ST/BC/PwD/Ex-servicemen and unemployed AP candidates)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

APPSC Group-I Study Tips from Top Performers

1Treat the two prelims papers separately: Paper I rewards broad General Studies revision while Paper II rewards daily aptitude and reasoning practice.
2Prioritise Andhra Pradesh-specific history, geography, economy and the 2014 Reorganisation Act — AP questions are heavily weighted and high-yield.
3Practice under the one-third negative-marking rule so you learn when to attempt and when to skip uncertain questions.
4Solve previous years' APPSC Group-I prelims papers to internalise the degree-standard difficulty and question style.
5Build a daily current-affairs habit covering regional, national and international events, with short revision notes for Paper II.
6Drill quantitative aptitude and data interpretation for speed, since Paper II has 120 questions to attempt in 120 minutes.
7Take full-length timed mock tests for both papers and review mistakes topic-by-topic to convert weak areas into strengths.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the APPSC Group-I Preliminary Examination?

It is the first, screening stage of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission's Group-I Services Examination. It consists of two objective papers — Paper I (General Studies) and Paper II (General Aptitude) — each with 120 MCQs for 120 marks in 120 minutes. The prelims marks are used only to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination.

How many questions and papers are there in the prelims?

There are two papers in the Preliminary Examination, each with 120 multiple-choice questions for 120 marks, giving 240 questions and 240 marks in total. Each paper lasts 120 minutes and is answered on an OMR sheet.

Is there negative marking?

Yes. One-third (1/3) of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination, so accuracy and informed guessing strategy matter a great deal.

What are the qualifying marks for the prelims?

Candidates must generally score at least 30% in each paper if they belong to the General category, and at least 25% if they belong to reserved categories. The prelims is qualifying in nature and screens candidates for the Mains.

How much does the APPSC Group-I exam cost?

Candidates pay an application fee of Rs 250 and an examination fee of Rs 120. The examination fee is exempt for SC, ST, BC, PwD, ex-servicemen and unemployed Andhra Pradesh candidates as specified in the notification.

Who is eligible to take the exam?

Applicants must be Indian citizens, hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised university, and meet the age limits (generally 18 to 42 years with relaxations) set in the year's notification. Knowledge of Telugu is required for many posts.

What comes after the prelims?

Candidates who clear the screening test are shortlisted for the descriptive Main Examination, which has seven papers (Telugu and English being qualifying). Those who clear the Mains are then called for an Interview, and the final merit is based on the Mains and Interview.

Is the exam conducted online or offline?

The Preliminary Examination is conducted offline as an objective OMR-based test at designated centres in Andhra Pradesh. Applications, however, are submitted online through the APPSC candidate portal.