Andhra Pradesh PCS (APPSC) — Exam Pattern ✓ verified

Prelims

APPSC Group I Prelims: 2 objective papers (120 Q / 120 marks each, 240 total) — Paper I GS, Paper II General Aptitude; combined score screens (no CSAT-qualifying rule); negative marking 1/3; strong Andhra Pradesh weightage (state history/geography, AP Reorganisation).

Mains

APPSC Group I Mains descriptive: 7 papers (150 each) — Telugu & English qualifying; 5 merit papers (750): General Essay; History-Culture-Geography; Polity-Constitution-Law-Governance; Economy & Development; Science & Technology; NO optional; Interview 75 (merit 825).

VERIFIED 2026-08: stable 5-GS-paper descriptive, no optional; merit = 5 GS (750) + Interview (75).

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