APPSC Group 1 Notification 2026: 166 posts
APPSC Notification No. 07/2026 is for 166 Group-I Services posts, from Deputy Collector and DSP to Divisional Development Officer. Online applications close on 27 October 2026, and the screening test is tentatively on 24 January 2027. Here are the dates, the posts, the exam pattern, and the Group 1 previous papers to practise.
APPSC గ్రూప్ 1 నోటిఫికేషన్ 2026 (నం. 07/2026): 166 పోస్టులు — దరఖాస్తుకు చివరి తేదీ అక్టోబర్ 27, ప్రిలిమ్స్ (స్క్రీనింగ్ టెస్ట్) తాత్కాలికంగా 2027 జనవరి 24. పరీక్ష విధానం, పాత ప్రశ్నాపత్రాలు సమాధానాలతో.
Free APPSC Group 1 mock testAll APPSC Group 1 previous papersImportant dates
| Notification (No. 07/2026) | 6 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online applications | 6 October to 27 October 2026 (till 11:59 pm) |
| Screening test (prelims) | Tentatively 24 January 2027 |
| Mains and interview | To be announced |
| Official website | psc.ap.gov.in |
Posts
- Deputy Collector (A.P. Civil Service, Executive Branch)
- Assistant Commissioner of State Tax
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil)
- Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men)
- Divisional / District Fire Officer
- Regional Transport Officer
- District Tribal Welfare Officer
- Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
- Municipal Commissioner Grade-II
- Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer
- District Employment Officer
- Divisional Development Officer
- Assistant Audit Officer
Who can apply
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university (a few posts ask for a particular degree). Most posts take candidates aged 18 to 44, reckoned on 1 July 2026, with the usual relaxations for reserved categories; the police posts have their own age limits. Fee: ₹250 application fee plus ₹120 examination fee; the examination fee is waived for SC, ST, BC, PwBD and ex-service candidates and some others.
Exam pattern
| Stage | What it covers | Questions · marks · time |
|---|---|---|
| Screening test Paper I | General Studies: history and culture; polity, constitution, social justice and international relations; Indian and AP economy and planning; geography | 120 · 120 · 120 min |
| Screening test Paper II | General Aptitude: mental ability, administrative and psychological abilities; science and technology; current events | 120 · 120 · 120 min |
| Mains (written, descriptive) | Telugu and English (qualifying); General Essay; History, Culture and Geography of India and AP; Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics; Economy and Development of India and AP; Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | 7 papers · 150 marks each · 3 hours each |
| Interview | Personality test | 75 marks |
In the screening test, one-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer, and about 50 candidates per post go through to the Mains. Screening marks are not counted in the final merit (Mains merit papers 750 + interview 75 = 825). The 2024 Prelims papers below follow this same pattern.
Start with the previous papers
Every APPSC Group-I paper on this site comes with the answers from APPSC's final key and a short explanation in English and Telugu. Read a paper, download it as a PDF, or take it as a timed mock test.
APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024 Paper 1 question paper with answers · PDF · Take it as a timed mock test
APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024 Paper 2 question paper with answers · PDF · Take it as a timed mock test
APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023 Paper 1 question paper with answers · PDF
APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023 Paper 2 question paper with answers · PDF
APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2019 Paper 1 question paper with answers · PDF
APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2019 Paper 2 question paper with answers · PDF
APPSC Group 1 previous questions by subject
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Source: APPSC Notification No. 07/2026 (Group-I Services). Dates and vacancies can change with corrigenda; always check the official website psc.ap.gov.in before applying. Learn with Anil is not connected with APPSC.