APPSC Group I Services mock tests & past papers

Exam pattern

APPSC Group 1 exam pattern

APPSC is the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. It holds this exam for Group I Services, its senior posts. The screening test has two objective papers of 120 questions in 120 minutes: Paper I General Studies (history and culture; constitution, polity, social justice and international relations; Indian and AP economy; geography) and Paper II General Aptitude (mental and psychological abilities, science and technology, current events). Each wrong answer costs one third of a mark. The Main examination is descriptive.

APPSC Group 1 pattern used in Medha AI mock tests
Stage	Questions	Time	Marks	Sections
Screening Paper I	120	120 min	+1 right, −0.33 wrong	History & Culture, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations, Indian & AP Economy and Planning, Geography
Screening Paper II	120	120 min	+1 right, −0.33 wrong	General Mental and Psychological Abilities, Science and Technology, Current Events

Skipped questions get 0. Always check the official APPSC notification.

APPSC Group 1 exam pattern in detail · How to prepare for APPSC Group 1

APPSC Group 1 notification 07/2026: 166 posts, apply online 6 October 2026 to 27 October 2026, exam date 24 January 2027. Dates, vacancies and how to apply · All APPSC notifications 2026

Syllabus

Syllabus in 7 units

The % shows how much each unit counts in the exam.

Screening Paper I

Screening Paper II

General Mental and Psychological Abilities

1General Mental and Psychological Abilities 14%

Science and Technology

2Science and Technology 14%

Current Events

3Current Events 14%

Topic-wise APPSC Group 1 syllabus with notes and practice

Tests

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Screening Paper I mock testsMock tests · General Studies: 120 questions, 120 minutes, 4 parts of 30, −1/3 · 1 free 5
1. Paper I Mock 1Free
2. Paper I Mock 2
3. Paper I Mock 3
4. Paper I Mock 4
5. Paper I Mock 5
Screening Paper II mock testsMock tests · General Aptitude: 120 questions, 120 minutes (aptitude 60, science 30, current events 30), −1/3 · 1 free 5
1. Paper II Mock 1Free
2. Paper II Mock 2
3. Paper II Mock 3
4. Paper II Mock 4
5. Paper II Mock 5
Screening Paper I sectional testsSectional tests · 1 free 4
1. History & Culture sectionalFree
2. Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations sectional
3. Indian & AP Economy and Planning sectional
4. Geography sectional
Screening Paper II sectional testsSectional tests · 1 free 3
1. General Mental and Psychological Abilities sectionalFree
2. Science and Technology sectional
3. Current Events sectional
Screening Paper I previous papersPrevious papers · Official APPSC papers with the final key, in their original order · All free 1
1. Group 1 Paper I 2024Free
Screening Paper II previous papersPrevious papers · Official APPSC papers with the final key, in their original order · All free 1
1. Group 1 Paper II 2024Free

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Quantitative aptitude and reasoning
Indian Polity and Constitution
Indian economy
Modern India
Indian geography
Andhra Pradesh history and culture
Ancient India
Physical and world geography
Environment and ecology
Science and technology
Medieval India
Andhra Pradesh economy
Indian society
Andhra Pradesh geography

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Questions about APPSC Group 1

What is the APPSC Group 1 exam?

APPSC is the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. It holds this exam for Group I Services, its senior posts. The screening test has two objective papers of 120 questions in 120 minutes: Paper I General Studies (history and culture; constitution, polity, social justice and international relations; Indian and AP economy; geography) and Paper II General Aptitude (mental and psychological abilities, science and technology, current events). Each wrong answer costs one third of a mark. The Main examination is descriptive. Medha AI is an independent preparation service. It is not affiliated with APPSC.

What is the APPSC Group 1 exam pattern in Medha AI's mock tests?

Screening Paper I has 120 questions in 120 minutes. Screening Paper II has 120 questions in 120 minutes. A right answer gets +1. A wrong answer gets −0.33. Skipped questions get 0. Always check the official APPSC notification.

What does the APPSC Group 1 syllabus cover?

Medha AI splits it into 7 units. Screening Paper I covers History & Culture, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations, Indian & AP Economy and Planning and Geography. Screening Paper II covers General Mental and Psychological Abilities, Science and Technology and Current Events. The syllabus section on this page lists every unit.

Which APPSC Group 1 previous papers are included?

There are 2 previous papers. They are Group 1 Paper I 2024 and Group 1 Paper II 2024. They use the official answer key where there is one. Every answer is explained.

Is any of the APPSC Group 1 content free?

Yes. 6 tests are free. They are Paper I Mock 1, Paper II Mock 1, History & Culture sectional, General Mental and Psychological Abilities sectional, Group 1 Paper I 2024 and Group 1 Paper II 2024. The first 50 practice questions are free too. No card needed.

How much does Medha AI cost for APPSC Group 1?

Group 1 Screening Course costs ₹899 with GST. It lasts 1 year from purchase. You pay once. It does not renew.

Are there study notes for APPSC Group 1?

Yes. There are 1,000+ notes for APPSC Group 1. Subjects include Quantitative aptitude and reasoning, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian economy and more. Each note links to practice on the same topic.

Is there APPSC Group 1 mock test analysis?

Yes. After each mock, you see the 3 topics where you lost most marks. You also see the easy questions you missed and one tip.

Can I take a mock test on paper?

Yes. Print the question paper and OMR sheet. Write the test like the real exam. Then take a photo of the sheet in the app. You get your score and what to study next.

Is APPSC Group 1 available in Telugu?

Not yet. APPSC Group 1 is in English for now.

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