The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has officially announced the exam dates for the Group 1 Services Mains 2023 examination. The exams are scheduled to commence on 3 May and will conclude on 9 May, with each paper conducted in a single session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
According to the detailed schedule released by the APPSC, the examination will cover a range of subjects, including Telugu and English (qualifying in nature), General Essay, History, Polity, Economy, and Science. The subject-specific timetable is as follows:
APPSC Group 1 Mains 2023 Examination Schedule
- 3 May – Telugu (Qualifying Nature)
- 4 May – English (Qualifying Nature)
- 5 May – Paper I: General Essay (Regional, National, and International Issues)
- 6 May – Paper II: History and Culture, Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
- 7 May – Paper III: Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law, and Ethics
- 8 May – Paper IV: Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh
- 9 May – Paper V: Science, Technology, and Environmental Issues
The APPSC Group 1 Mains examination will feature descriptive questions and the question papers will be provided on tablets.
While the Telugu and English papers are qualifying in nature and will not contribute to the final merit ranking, candidates must achieve the minimum required scores to progress to subsequent stages of the selection process.
Candidates preparing for the examination are advised to review the syllabus thoroughly and ensure familiarity with the digital format to avoid last-minute challenges.
For further updates and resources, candidates are encouraged to visit the official APPSC website.