The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced the APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date 2025 on its official website. Candidates can download their Admit Cards from 21 April 2025 and should check the reporting time carefully. Arrive at the exam venue at least 1 hour early. Below is the detailed exam schedule and timings to help with final preparations.
The APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025 will be held from 3rd to 9th May 2025 in a single shift each day, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date 2025 Out
The APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam is set to take place from 03 to 09 May 2025, as per the official web note released by the commission. Candidates who cleared the prelims should review the paper-wise schedule to organize their preparation effectively. The exam will be conducted in Tab mode, where questions are displayed on a tablet, but answers must be written manually in an answer booklet using a pen.
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Schedule 2025 Overview
Candidates who are preparing for the APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam dates and other important information from the table below:
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Schedule 2025 Overview | |
Recruiting Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
Post Name | Group 1 |
Vacancies | 81 |
Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date 2025 | 03-09 May 2025 |
APPSC Group 1 Mains Hall Ticket 2025 | 21 April 2025 |
Official website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
Andhra Pradesh PSC Group 1 Mains Exam Schedule 2025 Out
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has published the detailed schedule for the Group 1 Mains Exam, providing candidates with the exact exam dates and shift timings. Aspirants can view the schedule on the official website or refer to the table below for complete details.
Andhra Pradesh PSC Group 1 Mains Exam Schedule 2025 | ||
S.No | Exam | Date |
1 | Telugu | 03 May 2025 (10.00 AM to 01.00 PM) |
2 | English | 04 May 2025 (10.00 AM to 01.00 PM) |
3 | Paper 1 General Essay – on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance. | 05 May 2025 (10.00 AM to 01.00 PM) |
4 | Paper 2 History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 06 May 2025 (10.00 AM to 01.00 PM) |
5 | Paper 3 Polity, constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | 07 May 2025 (10.00 AM to 01.00 PM) |
6 | Paper 4 Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | 08 May 2025 (10.00 AM to 01.00 PM) |
7 | Paper 5 Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | 09 May 2025 (10.00 AM to 01.00 PM) |
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Schedule
Important Instructions
- Usage of Cellular phones, Calculators, smart watches, and any other Electronic Gadgets etc., in the Examination room/ Hall is strictly prohibited.
- If a candidate misbehaves (or) is in possession of un-authorized books, papers, manuscripts Mobile Phone & any Electronic Gadgets or found copying, he/she will be immediately expelled from the examination hall and he/she will be liable for punishment as per rules in force. Only Analog watch is allowed.
- The question paper will be displayed in Tab provided to each candidate and answers have to be written in Answer Booklets (White Paper) with Blue or Black ball pen only.
- Underlining with same ball point pen is allowed. Commission is not allowing gel pens and other ink pens because water/ sweat can damage the written matter as the Answer Booklet will be handled by multiple persons in the process of evaluation. Use of sketch pen will be considered as malpractice and the entire Answer Booklet will not be evaluated at all.
- Candidates also prohibitted to use Multicolour sketches.
- No candidates shall be allowed to leave the examination hall till full expiry of time.
APPSC Group 1 Mains Admit Card 2025
The Andhra Pradesh PSC will release the APPSC Group 1 Mains Hall Ticket 2025 on 21 April 2025. Candidates must download it from the official website and carry a printed copy along with a valid ID proof to the exam center. The APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket is essential for entry and confirms the candidate’s eligibility. It contains key details such as the exam date, venue, reporting time, and other important instructions.
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam pattern helps candidates to focus on the subjects and their exam duration. The group 1 mains consist of 7 papers with 2 qualifying papers and each paper is for 3 hours. Aspirants can check the detailed exam pattern shared below:
S.No | Exam | Marks | Time |
1 | Paper in Telugu | Qualifying Nature | 180 Minutes |
2 | Paper in English | Qualifying Nature | 180 Minutes |
3 | Paper 1 General Essay – on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national, and international importance. | 150 | 180 Minutes |
4 | Paper 2 History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | 150 | 180 Minutes |
5 | Paper 3 Polity, constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | 150 | 180 Minutes |
6 | Paper 4 Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | 150 | 180 Minutes |
7 | Paper 5 Science, Technology, and Environmental Issues | 150 | 180 Minutes |
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APPSC Group 1 Previous Year Papers |