IMPORTANT DATES & EXAM STRUCTURE

Recruitment Cycle

2025 (Notification 12/2023)

Mains Exam Date (Recent)

2025-05-03 to 2025-05-09

Interview/Viva Voce Date (Recent)

2025-06-23 - 2025-07-15

Total Marks (Final Merit)

825 Marks (Mains + Interview)

Negative Marking (Prelims)

1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION (SCREENING TEST) - Total 240 Marks

Exam Mode

Objective Type (MCQs)

Duration

2 Hours per paper

Prelims Pattern

Prelims Pattern
PaperSubject FocusQuestionsMarks
Paper 1General Studies (History, Polity, Economy, Geography)120120
Paper 2General Aptitude, Science & Technology, Current Events120120

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MAINS EXAMINATION (DESCRIPTIVE) - Total 750 Marks for Merit

Exam Mode

Descriptive Type (Pen & Paper for answers, Tablet for questions)

Duration

3 Hours (180 minutes) per paper

Mains Papers Breakdown

Mains Papers Breakdown
Paper No.SubjectMarksNature
Paper in TeluguPaper in TeluguTelugu Language150Qualifying Only (40% min)
Paper in EnglishEnglish Language150Qualifying Only (40% min)
Paper IGeneral Essay (Contemporary Issues)150Merit Ranking
Paper IIHistory, Culture & Geography of India and AP150Merit Ranking
Paper IIIPolity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics150Merit Ranking
Paper IVEconomy and Development of India and AP150Merit Ranking
Paper VScience, Technology & Environmental Issues150Merit Ranking

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KEY SYLLABUS HIGHLIGHTS (MERIT PAPERS)

Paper I (General Essay)

Three Essays of approximately 800 words each on contemporary themes of Regional, National, and International importance.

Paper II (History & Culture)

History and Culture of India (Ancient, Medieval, Modern), Socio-cultural History of Andhra Pradesh (Dynasties, Art, Architecture), and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh.

Paper III (Polity & Ethics)

Indian Constitution, Public Administration & Governance, Social Justice, International Relations, Law, and Ethics in Public Service.

Paper IV (Economy)

Major Challenges to Indian Economy, Planning and Resource Mobilization in India and AP, Government Budgeting, Inclusive Growth, Agricultural, Industrial, and Infrastructure Development in India and AP.

Paper V (S&T / Environment)

Science and Technology (ICT, Space, Energy), Development vs. Nature, Current Events in Science, and Environmental Issues.

Attachments (IMPORTANT LINKS)

2 quick links available

Download Syllabus (Official PDF)

Link to the official APPSC portal where the detailed Prelims and Mains syllabi are hosted.

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