APPSC Group-1 Mains Exam Date 2026-Check Exam Schedule here
APPSC Group-1 Mains Exam Schedule 2026 – Official Notification
APPSC Group1 Mains Exam Date 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has officially announced the APPSC Group-1 Mains Exam Schedule 2026 for candidates who have qualified in the prelims examination. The mains exam, conducted in a descriptive format, is scheduled from 03rd May 2026 to 09th May 2026. The examination will be conducted using Tabs for displaying question papers, as per the latest APPSC guidelines.
Below are the complete details regarding the APPSC Group-1 Mains Exam Dates, Subject-wise Schedule, and Exam Centers.
APPSC Group-1 Mains Exam Schedule 2026 – Complete Details
- Conducting Authority: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
- Exam Name: APPSC Group-1 Mains Examination 2026
- Exam Mode: Descriptive (Written, with Question Papers displayed on Tabs)
- Total Papers: 7 (Including Qualifying Papers)
- Exam Dates: 03rd May 2026 to 09th May 2026
- Exam Centers: Various locations across Andhra Pradesh
APPSC Group-1 Mains Exam Date & Subject-wise Schedule 2026
The APPSC Group-1 Mains Examination will be held in morning sessions (10:00 AM to 01:00 PM) across multiple dates, as per the following timetable:
| Date | Paper | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 03.05.2025 | Telugu (Qualifying) | Essay, Comprehension |
| 04.05.2025 | English (Qualifying) | Essay, Comprehension |
| 05.05.2025 | Paper-I | General Essay on contemporary themes |
| 06.05.2025 | Paper-II | History, Culture, and Geography of India & AP |
| 07.05.2025 | Paper-III | Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics |
| 08.05.2025 | Paper-IV | Economy & Development of India & AP |
| 09.05.2025 | Paper-V | Science, Technology & Environmental Issues |
APPSC Group-1 Mains Exam Centers 2026
The examination will be conducted at various centers across Andhra Pradesh, including but not limited to:
✔ Visakhapatnam
✔ Vijayawada
✔ Tirupati
✔ Anantapur
✔ Kurnool
APPSC Group-1 Mains Admit Card 2026
Candidates appearing for the APPSC Group-1 Mains Exam 2026 must download their hall tickets from the official website psc.ap.gov.in before the exam date. The admit card will contain details such as exam center, timings, and instructions.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- The exam will be conducted in a descriptive format.
- Question papers will be displayed on Tabs provided at the exam center.
- Candidates must bring their admit card and valid ID proof to the exam hall.
- Qualifying papers (Telugu & English) are of qualifying nature, and their marks will not be considered for ranking.
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