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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the schedule for the Group 1 Mains written examinations (Notification No. 12/2023). These descriptive-format exams are scheduled from 3rd May 2025 to 9th May 2025. A notable feature this year is that question papers will be displayed on tablets (tabs) during the examination.
APPSC Group 1 Main exam dates: Complete schedule below
| Date | Timings | Paper |
| 3rd May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Paper in Telugu |
| 4th May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Paper in English |
| 5th May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Paper-I: General Essay on contemporary themes and regional, national, and international issues |
| 6th May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Paper-II: History, Culture, and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh |
| 7th May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Paper-III: Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law, and Ethics |
| 8th May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Paper-IV: Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh |
| 9th May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Paper-V: Science, Technology, and Environmental Issues |
The Telugu and English papers are qualifying in nature, meaning their scores will not impact the final merit ranking. However, candidates must pass these papers to qualify for further stages of the selection process.
This year, the question papers will be displayed on digital devices provided at the examination center. Candidates will write their answers using traditional pen-and-paper methods, while the questions will only be accessible on the provided tablets.
Check the official notice below
English (US)