APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2025 - Download PDF & Exam Pattern

Age

Age details are not provided in this document. Refer to the official APPSC notification for precise age requirements.

Eligibility

No specific job vacancies are listed in this document. It serves as an official syllabus and exam pattern guide for the APPSC Group 1 recruitment. Candidates should refer to the latest APPSC notification for eligibility criteria, age limits, and application procedures.

Important Dates

• Updated: December 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
• Publication date: 04 December 2025 (original timestamp retained where applicable) Note: If a specific date cannot be resolved, the original text is retained in this field.

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APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2025 - Content Outline

Exam Overview

• Exam Name: APPSC Group 1 Exam 2025
• Conducting Body: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
• Post Name: Civil Servants in the State of Andhra Pradesh
• Exam Mode: Offline
• Exam Type: Prelims (MCQ) and Mains (Conventional)
• Language: Telugu / English
• Official Website: https://portal-psc.ap.gov.in/

Exam Pattern Highlights

• Prelims: 240 questions, 240 marks, 120 minutes per paper, negative marking 1/3 for wrong answers
• Mains: 7 papers totaling 1050 marks, plus Interview (75 marks)
• Total duration varies by paper; papers available in Telugu/English

Syllabus Structure

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
2. General Intelligence & Reasoning
3. Quantitative Aptitude
4. English Language (Qualifying)
5. Telugu Language (Qualifying)
6. Geography
7. Economy & Planning
8. Science, Technology & Environment (Mains Focus)
9. History, Culture & Polity (Mains Focus)
10. General Essay (Mains)

Preparation Tips

• Understand the complete syllabus and exam pattern
• Create a realistic study timetable
• Refer to standard study materials and NCERTs for basics
• Practice previous years’ questions and take regular mock tests
• Stay updated with current affairs and official notifications

Recommended Books (Summary)

• General Knowledge: Lucent's General Knowledge
• Reasoning: A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, RS Aggarwal
• Quantitative Aptitude: Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations, RS Aggarwal
• English: Objective General English, S.P. Bakshi
• Current Affairs: Pratiyogita Darpan / Monthly magazines
• History & Geography: NCERT + Bipan Chandra
• Polity & Economy: Indian Polity; Indian Economy (Laxmikanth, Ramesh Singh)
• AP Specific Knowledge: Andhra Pradesh General Knowledge

Note: This document consolidates publicly available syllabus and exam pattern information to assist candidates in planning their preparation. For the most accurate details, always refer to the official APPSC notification and website.