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APPSC Group I Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

APPSC Group I Services (Combined Competitive Examination). Practise 35 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

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APPSC Group I at a glance

Stages: Prelims → Mains → Interview
Prelims: General Studies + General Aptitude / Mental Ability
Marking: Prelims: representative one-third (1/3) negative
Language: Telugu section set in Telugu script

ModeOffline (OMR-based) · Prelims → Mains (written) → Interview

FrequencyHeld as vacancies arise (notified periodically)

LanguagesEnglish & Telugu (a Telugu / regional language section is included)

By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), VijayawadaLast updated 18 August 2026

APPSC Group I full-length mock tests

Attempt 35 full-length APPSC Group I mock tests built on the official 52-question pattern. The first mock is free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.

APPSC Group I Prelims Full Mock Test 01

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APPSC Group I topic-wise tests & syllabus

120 topic tests across 4 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the APPSC Group I syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

120 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 4 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 01

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Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 02

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APPSC Group I sample questions

A few real APPSC Group I questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.

General StudiesSample 1

Which Gupta ruler assumed the title 'Vikramaditya' and defeated the Shakas (Western Kshatrapas) of western India?

A.Samudragupta
B.Chandragupta II
C.Skandagupta
D.Kumaragupta I

Solution: Chandragupta II took the title Vikramaditya and extended Gupta power to the west by defeating the Shaka satraps of Malwa and Gujarat.

Andhra Pradesh General KnowledgeSample 2

The great Buddhist Mahachaitya (stupa), renowned for its carved marble panels and built during the Satavahana period, is located at which site in Andhra Pradesh?

A.Amaravati
B.Srikalahasti
C.Warangal
D.Draksharama

Solution: The Amaravati stupa on the Krishna, patronised under the Satavahanas, is famous for its white-marble Buddhist relief sculpture.

General Science & AptitudeSample 3

What is the chemical name of common table salt?

A.Sodium bicarbonate
B.Sodium chloride
C.Calcium carbonate
D.Potassium chloride

Solution: Common table salt is sodium chloride (NaCl).

TeluguSample 4

'సూర్య + ఉదయ' అనే పదాలు కలిస్తే ఏర్పడే సరైన పదం ఏది?

A.సూర్యోదయ
B.సూర్యుదయ
C.సూర్యాదయ
D.సూర్యేదయ

Solution: అ + ఉ = ఓ కావడం వల్ల 'సూర్యోదయ' ఏర్పడుతుంది; ఇది గుణసంధి. (English: surya + udaya becomes suryodaya — a guna sandhi where a + u yields o.)

About the APPSC Group I exam

The Group I Services examination through which the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission recruits gazetted Group A and Group B officers for the state administration — Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Commercial Tax Officer, Municipal Commissioner, District Registrar and other senior cadres in the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the APPSC Group I exam?

APPSC Group I is the Combined Competitive Examination conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission for the state's most senior directly-recruited civil posts. It is the gateway to gazetted administrative careers in the Government of Andhra Pradesh — posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Commercial Tax Officer, Municipal Commissioner and District Registrar are filled through a single competitive exam.

The selection runs across three stages. The Preliminary exam is an objective, OMR-based screening test with two papers — General Studies and General Aptitude / Mental Ability — and carries a representative one-third negative marking. Those who clear it sit the descriptive Mains, and the process ends with a Personality Test (Interview). Final merit is built from the Mains written papers and the Interview — Prelims marks do not carry forward.

How to clear APPSC Group I

Prelims is a filter, so build strong, revisable foundations in Indian history, polity and governance, geography, the economy, general science, environment and current affairs. Because APPSC weights Andhra Pradesh heavily, a dedicated command of AP's history, heritage, rivers, geography, economy and culture is often what separates candidates near the cutoff. Practise the General Aptitude / Mental Ability paper too — reasoning and quantitative aptitude reward steady drilling.

The one-third negative marking rewards disciplined attempting: solve what you know, eliminate to a confident choice where you can, and leave questions you genuinely cannot judge. Full-length timed Prelims mocks train the pacing and section balance the paper demands. In parallel, prepare the descriptive Mains early — practise structured answer-writing and the qualifying language papers — because the written stage plus interview, not Prelims, decide your final rank.

APPSC Group I eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the APPSC Group I eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Nationality: Indian citizen (with the usual provisions for certain other categories as specified by APPSC).
Qualification: A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification, before the cut-off date in the notification. Certain posts require specific degrees.
Age: Generally 18 to 42 years as on the notified date, with age relaxation for SC/ST/BC, PwD, ex-servicemen and other categories per Andhra Pradesh government norms.
Attempts: No fixed limit on the number of attempts as long as you remain within the age and eligibility criteria.
Local status & reservation: Category-based reservation and local-candidate provisions apply as per the rules of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Physical standards: Certain uniformed posts such as Deputy Superintendent of Police carry additional physical standards (height, chest and physical efficiency).

Exam pattern & marking

Subject	Questions	Marks
Prelims Paper I — General StudiesHistory, polity, geography, economy, science, environment, Andhra Pradesh affairs & current events · objective (OMR)	120	120
Prelims Paper II — General Aptitude / Mental AbilityReasoning, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation & general mental ability · objective (OMR)	120	120
Mains — Descriptive papersGeneral English & Telugu (qualifying) plus General Studies papers that build the written merit	Descriptive	Merit
Interview — Personality TestFinal merit = Mains written + Interview	Viva	Merit
Total	NaN	240

APPSC Group I is a three-stage exam. The Preliminary (Screening) examination has two objective (OMR) papers taken the same day — General Studies and General Aptitude / Mental Ability — for a combined 240 marks. Prelims is only a screening filter: it decides who advances and its marks do not carry towards the final merit. Prelims carries a representative one-third (1/3) negative marking, so roughly a third of a question's marks are deducted for each wrong answer (confirm the exact ratio in the official APPSC notification, as it can change between cycles). Candidates who qualify sit the descriptive Mains, which includes qualifying language papers alongside the General Studies papers, and finally a Personality Test (Interview). Final merit is built from the Mains written papers plus the Interview. On ExamguruX, each Prelims-style question is scored +1 with a −0.33 penalty for a wrong answer, mirroring the one-third negative marking, the Telugu section is presented in Telugu script, and every question carries a worked solution.

Duration: Prelims (objective).

How to prepare for APPSC Group I

A fresher-friendly APPSC Group I roadmap — understand the paper first, follow a month-by-month plan, build a weekly routine and peak with reviewed full-length mocks.

Beginner-friendly roadmap

Your APPSC Group I plan: first day to exam day

Start with the paper structure, build concepts in layers, then use timed practice and review to turn preparation into a repeatable score.

Coverage4 subjects

Exam clockPrelims (objective)

MarkingAPPSC Group I is a three-stage exam. The Preliminary (Screening) examination has two objective (OMR) papers taken the same day — General Studies and General Aptitude / Mental Ability — for a combined 240 marks. Prelims is only a screening filter: it decides who advances and its marks do not carry towards the final merit. Prelims carries a representative one-third (1/3) negative marking, so roughly a third of a question's marks are deducted for each wrong answer (confirm the exact ratio in the official APPSC notification, as it can change between cycles). Candidates who qualify sit the descriptive Mains, which includes qualifying language papers alongside the General Studies papers, and finally a Personality Test (Interview). Final merit is built from the Mains written papers plus the Interview. On ExamguruX, each Prelims-style question is scored +1 with a −0.33 penalty for a wrong answer, mirroring the one-third negative marking, the Telugu section is presented in Telugu script, and every question carries a worked solution.

The first 12 weeks

A plan a fresher can actually follow

Have less than three months? Keep the sequence and shorten each phase rather than skipping mock review.

Month 1
Understand the paper and build your base
Read the official pattern first, then make a realistic subject map for 4 subjects. Begin with General Studies, Andhra Pradesh General Knowledge, General Science & Aptitude. Focus on concepts before speed.
Take one diagnostic topic test. Its purpose is to find gaps, not to judge your score.
Month 2
Finish the core syllabus through practice
Cover the remaining syllabus, including Telugu, while revising Month 1 every week. Move from untimed questions to short timed sets.
Keep a single error log: concept missed, why it happened and the correct method.
Month 3
Build exam temperament with mocks
Use the real exam time limit (Prelims (objective)) in full-length practice. Review every mock longer than it took to attempt it; the review is where improvement happens.
Turn each weak area from your error log into a 30–45 minute repair session.

Your repeatable week

The study loop that makes revision stick

1
Learn
Read one focused concept block and make a short revision sheet.
2
Solve
Immediately answer topic questions; do not wait until you have ‘finished’ the syllabus.
3
Review
Log mistakes by concept, not just by score. Revisit them after 2–3 days.
4
Simulate
Use a timed section or mock to practise decisions under the clock.

Mock-test ladder

Don’t start with a full mock every day

Month 1: topic tests after each completed concept.
Month 2: one timed sectional test each week, plus error-log revision.
Month 3: one or two full mocks weekly under the real Prelims (objective) clock.

APPSC Group I-specific priorities

What to focus on as you move through the plan

1
Make General Studies your foundation
Prelims General Studies decides who advances. Build revisable notes across history, polity, geography, economy, science, environment and current affairs, and revise them in cycles rather than cramming once.
2
Master the Andhra Pradesh portion
APPSC weights AP heavily. Command AP history, heritage, rivers, geography, economy and culture — this state-specific edge often decides who clears the cutoff.
3
Drill General Aptitude & Mental Ability
The second Prelims paper tests reasoning, quantitative aptitude and data interpretation. Practise these regularly so the paper becomes a reliable source of marks.
4
Respect one-third negative marking
Each wrong answer costs roughly a third of the marks. Attempt when you can eliminate to a confident choice and leave questions you truly cannot judge rather than guessing blindly.
5
Start Mains answer-writing early
Final merit comes from the descriptive Mains and interview, not Prelims. Practise structured GS answers and the qualifying language papers well before Prelims is over.
6
Simulate the real Prelims clock
Take full-length timed Prelims mocks for both papers to build pacing, accuracy and section balance under OMR conditions, and review every solution you miss.

Final 7 days

Revise your short notes and error log; do not begin major new topics.

Take only the number of mocks you can properly review; protect sleep and routine.

Confirm the official admit-card instructions, reporting time, centre and permitted items.

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APPSC Group I scoring & selection

Use this practice benchmark to understand score ranges, qualifying cut-offs and the selection stages for APPSC Group I. The conducting authority sets official merit and appointments.

APPSC Group I marks vs. rank

Score range	Stage	What it takes
Prelims: clear the screening cutoff	Prelims	Screening stage; both objective papers count towards screening
Mains: strong descriptive answers	Mains	General Studies papers build the written merit
Interview: confident personality test	Interview	Final merit = Mains written + Interview
Strong AP General Knowledge	Edge	State-specific command often decides the cutoff
Steady mock scores	Readiness	Consistent timed-mock performance predicts selection

Indicative stage requirements

Prelims (Screening)Screening

Indicative marks: Decides who advances; marks do not carry forward

General Aptitude / Mental AbilityObjective

Indicative marks: Counts towards the Prelims screening score

Mains (written)Merit

Indicative marks: Qualifying language papers; GS papers build merit

InterviewMerit

Indicative marks: Final merit = Mains written + Interview

Reserved & local categories (AP)Relaxed

Indicative marks: Lower cutoffs & age relaxation per state norms

The APPSC Group I pattern here — the three-stage Prelims/Mains/Interview process, the two objective Prelims papers (General Studies and General Aptitude / Mental Ability), a representative one-third negative marking in Prelims and the descriptive Mains — reflects APPSC's recent published scheme. Exact vacancies, cutoffs, dates, age limits, the number of Mains papers and the list of posts change with each recruitment cycle; always confirm current specifics in the official APPSC notification at psc.ap.gov.in.

Posts recruited through APPSC Group I

APPSC Group I is a single exam that fills a long list of gazetted state posts; the post and cadre you are allotted depend on your final merit rank, your service preferences and the vacancies notified that year. The guide below shows the flagship posts recruited through Group I and the department each sits in — actual allotment changes every cycle with vacancies and cutoffs.

Post	Cadre	Department	Indicative rank / cadre
Deputy Collector	Group A	Revenue Department, Government of AP	Top ranks · high demand
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)	Group A	Andhra Pradesh Police Department	Top ranks · physical standards apply
Commercial Tax Officer	Group A	Commercial Taxes Department	Rank & preference based
Municipal Commissioner	Group A	Municipal Administration Department	Rank & preference based
District Registrar	Group A	Registration & Stamps Department	Rank & preference based
District Panchayat Officer	Group A	Panchayat Raj Department	Rank & preference based
Regional Transport Officer	Group A	Transport Department	Rank & preference based
District Employment Officer	Group A	Employment & Training Department	Rank & preference based

A representative view of posts and selection routes linked to APPSC Group I. Confirm vacancies, stages and final appointments in the current official notice.

APPSC Group I important dates

The typical APPSC Group I recruitment timeline, from notification to result and document verification. Dates are tentative until the official notice is released.

Notification & apply
As vacancies are notified
Preliminary (Screening) exam
Typically a few months after notification
Prelims result
A few weeks after the exam
Mains (written) exam
Usually a few months after the Prelims result
Interview (Personality Test)
After the Mains result
Final result
After the interview and document verification

APPSC Group I — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions APPSC Group I aspirants ask most.

What is the APPSC Group I selection process?

Three stages: a Preliminary (Screening) exam (objective, OMR-based), a descriptive Mains exam, and a Personality Test (Interview). Prelims is only a screening stage; final merit is built from the Mains written papers plus the Interview.

What is the APPSC Group I Prelims exam pattern?

Two objective papers — General Studies and General Aptitude / Mental Ability — taken on OMR sheets for a combined 240 marks. Prelims is a screening filter, so its marks do not carry towards the final merit.

Is there negative marking in APPSC Group I Prelims?

Yes. Prelims carries a representative one-third (1/3) negative marking — roughly a third of a question's marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Confirm the exact ratio in the official APPSC notification, as it can change between cycles.

What is the eligibility for APPSC Group I?

You need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university and must generally be between 18 and 42 years old, with age relaxation for SC/ST/BC, PwD, ex-servicemen and other categories per Andhra Pradesh government norms. Certain posts require specific degrees or physical standards.

Which posts are recruited through APPSC Group I?

Gazetted state posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Commercial Tax Officer, Municipal Commissioner and District Registrar. The post you get depends on your final merit rank, preferences and vacancies.

How should I use these mock tests?

Take full-length timed Prelims mocks for both the General Studies and General Aptitude papers to build speed, accuracy and section balance under the OMR clock and one-third negative marking, and review the solution for every question. Use the topic tests to drill General Studies, Andhra Pradesh General Knowledge, General Science & Aptitude and Telugu until each becomes a reliable source of marks.

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APPSC Group I Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

APPSC Group I at a glance

APPSC Group I full-length mock tests

APPSC Group I Prelims Full Mock Test 01

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APPSC Group I topic-wise tests & syllabus

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 01

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 02

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 03

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 04

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 05

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 06

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 07

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 08

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 09

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 10

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 11

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 12

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 13

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 14

Indian History, Polity & Governance — Test 15

APPSC Group I sample questions

About the APPSC Group I exam

What is the APPSC Group I exam?

How to clear APPSC Group I

APPSC Group I eligibility & exam pattern

Eligibility criteria

Exam pattern & marking

How to prepare for APPSC Group I

Your APPSC Group I plan: first day to exam day

A plan a fresher can actually follow

Understand the paper and build your base

Finish the core syllabus through practice

Build exam temperament with mocks

The study loop that makes revision stick

Don’t start with a full mock every day

What to focus on as you move through the plan

Make General Studies your foundation

Master the Andhra Pradesh portion

Drill General Aptitude & Mental Ability

Respect one-third negative marking

Start Mains answer-writing early

Simulate the real Prelims clock

Request an online trainer for your APPSC Group I preparation.

APPSC Group I scoring & selection

APPSC Group I marks vs. rank

Indicative stage requirements

Posts recruited through APPSC Group I

APPSC Group I important dates

APPSC Group I — frequently asked questions

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