APPSC Group 1 2023 — Main Examination
7 Main Examination papers from the 2023 APPSC Group 1 examination, conducted by Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. Each paper links to its official source. Main Examination: Descriptive: qualifying Paper in Telugu and Paper in English, then Papers I-V (General Essay; History, Culture and Geography; Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics; Economy and Development; Science, Technology and Environment).
Main Examination pattern
Descriptive papers of 180 minutes and 150 marks each: Paper in Telugu and Paper in English (qualifying), Paper I General Essay, Paper II History and Cultural and Geography of India and AP, Paper III Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics, Paper IV Economy and Development of India and AP, Paper V Science, Technology and Environmental Issues; with the 75-mark interview the total is 825 marks. (Notification No. 07/2026 (15/09/2026), Annexure: scheme and syllabus) Official source
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper I General Essay Paper I General Essay · 786 KB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in | 2023 | Main Examination | English & Telugu | Official Paper | |
| APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper II History, Culture and Geography of India and AP Paper II History, Culture and Geography of India and AP · 1.6 MB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in | 2023 | Main Examination | English & Telugu | Official Paper | |
| APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper III Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics Paper III Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics · 1.6 MB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in | 2023 | Main Examination | English & Telugu | Official Paper | |
| APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper IV Economy and Development of India and AP Paper IV Economy and Development of India and AP · 2.0 MB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in | 2023 | Main Examination | English & Telugu | Official Paper | |
| APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper V Science, Technology and Environmental Issues Paper V Science, Technology and Environmental Issues · 1.9 MB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in | 2023 | Main Examination | English & Telugu | Official Paper | |
| APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper in English (qualifying) Paper in English · 1.4 MB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in | 2023 | Main Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper in Telugu (qualifying) Paper in Telugu · 1.4 MB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in | 2023 | Main Examination | Telugu | Official Paper |
- APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper I General Essay2023Main ExaminationEnglish & TeluguOfficial Paper
Paper I General Essay · 786 KB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in
- APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper II History, Culture and Geography of India and AP2023Main ExaminationEnglish & TeluguOfficial Paper
Paper II History, Culture and Geography of India and AP · 1.6 MB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in
- APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper III Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics2023Main ExaminationEnglish & TeluguOfficial Paper
Paper III Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics · 1.6 MB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in
- APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper IV Economy and Development of India and AP2023Main ExaminationEnglish & TeluguOfficial Paper
Paper IV Economy and Development of India and AP · 2.0 MB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in
- APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper V Science, Technology and Environmental Issues2023Main ExaminationEnglish & TeluguOfficial Paper
Paper V Science, Technology and Environmental Issues · 1.9 MB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in
- APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper in English (qualifying)2023Main ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Paper in English · 1.4 MB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in
- APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 – Paper in Telugu (qualifying)2023Main ExaminationTeluguOfficial Paper
Paper in Telugu · 1.4 MB · Source: psc.ap.gov.in