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APPSC Group 1 exam pattern
Questions, time, sections and marking for Screening Paper I and Screening Paper II. Medha AI mock tests use the same pattern.
APPSC Group 1 pattern at a glance
| Stage | Questions | Time | Right | Wrong | Max marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening Paper I | 120 | 120 min | +1 | −0.33 | 120 |
| Screening Paper II | 120 | 120 min | +1 | −0.33 | 120 |
Skipped questions get 0.
Screening Paper I: sections and questions
How the 120 questions of a full Screening Paper I mock split across sections and units.
| Section | Units | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| History & Culture | History & Culture (30) | 30 | 30 |
| Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations | Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations (30) | 30 | 30 |
| Indian & AP Economy and Planning | Indian & AP Economy and Planning (30) | 30 | 30 |
| Geography | Geography (30) | 30 | 30 |
Screening Paper II: sections and questions
How the 120 questions of a full Screening Paper II mock split across sections and units.
| Section | Units | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Mental and Psychological Abilities | General Mental and Psychological Abilities (30) | 30 | 30 |
| Science and Technology | Science and Technology (30) | 30 | 30 |
| Current Events | Current Events (30) | 30 | 30 |
Negative marking, worked out
Say you answer 72 questions right, 24 wrong and skip 24 in Screening Paper I.
Score = 72 × 1 − 24 × 0.3333 = 64 out of 120.
On average, a blind guess among four options is worth 0 marks, so it does not pay. After you rule out two options, a guess is worth 0.33. Medha AI mocks show how many marks you lost to wrong answers.
Sectional tests
Medha AI also has 7 sectional tests on one section at a time: 30 questions in 30 minutes, with the same marking.
APPSC Group 1 pattern questions
What is the APPSC Group 1 exam pattern?
Screening Paper I has 120 questions in 120 minutes for 120 marks. Screening Paper II has 120 questions in 120 minutes for 120 marks. Sections: Screening Paper I, History & Culture, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations, Indian & AP Economy and Planning and Geography; Screening Paper II, General Mental and Psychological Abilities, Science and Technology and Current Events.
Is there negative marking in APPSC Group 1?
Yes. Each right answer gets +1 and each wrong answer −0.33. Skipped questions get 0. 72 right and 24 wrong out of 120 gives 64.
How long is the APPSC Group 1 exam?
Screening Paper I is 120 minutes, about 1 minutes a question. Screening Paper II is 120 minutes, about 1 minutes a question.
Are there APPSC Group 1 sectional tests?
Yes. Medha AI has 7 sectional tests, one section at a time: 30 questions in 30 minutes.
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