What is the APPSC Group 1 2027 Prelims exam pattern?

APPSC Group 1 Prelims has 1 paper (150Q, 150 marks, 2.5 hours): General Studies covering Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, and Andhra Pradesh-specific History, Culture, Geography, and Economy. No negative marking.

What posts are offered through APPSC Group 1 2027?

APPSC Group 1 recruits for Revenue Divisional Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Commercial Tax Officer, District Social Welfare Officer, Municipal Administration Officer, and other Group 1 gazetted posts in Andhra Pradesh government.

What is APPSC Group 1 officer salary in 2027?

APPSC Group 1 Revenue Divisional Officer starts at ₹53,100-₹1,67,800 per month (Andhra Pradesh Pay Revision). With DA, HRA, and AP government allowances, the effective package is ₹70,000-₹90,000 per month. Amaravati and coastal district postings have good amenities.

How many APPSC Group 1 vacancies are expected in 2027?

APPSC Group 1 2027 is expected to have 200-500 vacancies. APPSC Group 1 2022 had 168 vacancies. AP government has been increasing recruitment to staff new district formations (AP now has 26 districts) after bifurcation.

What Andhra Pradesh GK topics are important for APPSC Group 1 2027?

Key AP GK topics: Amaravati as new capital, AP bifurcation (2014), Telugu culture and language, Vijayanagara Empire connection, Nagarjunasagar and Srisailam dams, AP industries (APIIC, pharma hub Genome Valley), tribal communities (Konda Dora, Yanadi), and AP government schemes.

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APPSC Group 1 Preparation Guide

APPSC (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for APPSC Group 1 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks150

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

June 2028

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree, age 18-42 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Andhra Pradesh History & Culture

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Current Affairs

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

AP history covering the Andhra movement, Telugu language history, and Vijayanagara Empire must be mastered

No negative marking — attempt all 150 questions; smart guessing significantly improves score

Current affairs about AP's new capital Amaravati, AP bifurcation issues, and Polavaram project are frequently tested

TSPSC Group 1 preparation overlaps significantly since both states share pre-2014 common history and geography

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies	50	50	50 min
Andhra Pradesh History & Culture	50	50	50 min
Current Affairs	50	50	50 min
Total	150	150	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

February 2028

Next Exam Date

June 2028

Conducted By

APPSC (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission)

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