APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026
Section-wise Topics & Exam Pattern
Every subject, section, and mark in one place — with free mock tests to practice each part of the APPSC Group 1 paper.
What is the APPSC Group 1 syllabus for 2026?
The APPSC Group 1 syllabus covers 16 subjects: Chapter Tests (Paper I), History and Culture - I, History and Culture - II, Polity, India and AP Economy, Geography, Chapter Tests (Paper II), General Mental Ability, Science and Technology, Current Affairs (Paper II), National and International CA, AP Current Affairs, Subject Tests, Paper I, Paper II, Advance Level FTs. The exam has 120 questions across 1 section in 120 minutes, with no negative marking.
APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observed full-length practice paper | 120 | 120 min | None |
| Total | 120 | 120 min |
Marking scheme: +1 correct · 0 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the APPSC Group 1 Syllabus
- Chapter Tests (Paper I)
- History and Culture - I
- History and Culture - II
- Polity
- India and AP Economy
- Geography
- Chapter Tests (Paper II)
- General Mental Ability
- Science and Technology
- Current Affairs (Paper II)
- National and International CA
- AP Current Affairs
- Subject Tests
- Paper I
- Paper II
- Advance Level FTs
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Is there negative marking in APPSC Group 1?
No. APPSC Group 1 has no negative marking, so attempt every question — an unanswered question scores the same as a wrong one (0). Accuracy still matters for cutoffs, but never leave blanks.
How should I cover the APPSC Group 1 syllabus?
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