APPSC Group 1/2 2026 — Andhra Pradesh State Services: Andhra Pradesh state civil services — Group 1 for Deputy Collector/DSP, Group 2 for Tehsildar/Municipal Commissioner through APPSC.Group 1 Vacancies: ~100-200. Group 2: ~500-800. Salary: ₹56K-2L/mo. State: Andhra Pradesh.APPSC (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission) conducts Group 1 (Deputy Collector, DSP, RDO — highest state services) and Group 2 (Tehsildar, Municipal Commissioner, Sub-Registrar) exams. Both have Prelims (screening) and Mains (written + interview).
Registration OpenUpdated: March 2026
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APPSC Group 1/2 2026 — Andhra Pradesh State Services
Andhra Pradesh state civil services — Group 1 for Deputy Collector/DSP, Group 2 for Tehsildar/Municipal Commissioner through APPSC
Group 1 Vacancies
~100-200
Group 2
~500-800
Salary
₹56K-2L/mo
State
Andhra Pradesh
📋Key Details
EducationBachelor's degree
Age18-42 (Gen). SC/ST/BC: 47.
Telugu PaperCompulsory Telugu paper in Mains
📝Group 1 Prelims (150 min)
150 MCQs covering GS, Mental Ability, and AP-specific content.
GS + AP Specific + Aptitude150 Qs · 150 marks
Total150 Qs · 150 marks · 150 minutes
⚠️ Negative marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer
💰Posts & Salary
Deputy Collector (Group 1)(Revenue/General Administration)
₹90K-1.2L/monthDSP (Group 1)(AP Police)
₹90K-1.2L/month📅Important Dates
NotificationCheck psc.ap.gov.in
📚Preparation Strategy
1.AP history from Satavahanas to bifurcation is extensively tested. Know the timeline: Satavahana → Ikshvaku → Pallava influence → Kakatiya → Vijayanagara → Qutb Shahi → Nizam → Indian Union → AP formation (1956) → Telangana bifurcation (2014).
2.AP economy questions focus on: Visakhapatnam industrial corridor, Tirupati-Rayalaseema development, Amaravati/Kurnool capital controversy, AP Reorganisation Act implications, Krishna/Godavari water disputes.
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