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Checked 19 September 2026
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State Government Exams
Andhra Pradesh Government Exams 2026
Explore Andhra Pradesh Government Exams in one place, including APPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 and Group 4, AP Police, teaching, High Court, engineering, forest, health and other state-level recruitment examinations.
Find exam information, eligibility guidance, syllabus, exam pattern, previous papers and mock-test preparation resources to help you choose and prepare for the right exam.
State exams · checked 19 September 2026
State exams this month, from the official portals
Notifications, application windows, exam dates, answer keys and results as the conducting bodies published them, each with its source and a link to the exam guide.
APPSC Group 1
Senior administrative and police posts including Deputy Collector and DSP.
Prelims · Mains · InterviewView exam guideAPPSC Group 2
Degree-level executive and supervisory posts across state departments.
Screening · Mains · VerificationView exam guideAPPSC Group 3
Degree-level posts across departments and corporations.
Written · VerificationView exam guideAPPSC Group 4
Junior assistant and ministerial posts in state offices.
WrittenView exam guideAndhra Pradesh Police
Sub-Inspector and Constable recruitment across the state.
Written · PhysicalView exam guideTeaching posts
AP TET, DSC and Gurukul recruitment for school teaching posts.
WrittenView exam guideTechnical posts
AE, AEE, Assistant Scientist and Divisional Accounts Officer roles.
Written · Subject paperView exam guidePanchayat Secretary
Rural development and panchayat administration posts.
WrittenView exam guideDepartmental tests
Qualifying tests for candidates already in Andhra Pradesh government service.
WrittenView exam guideChoosing a group
APPSC Group 1 to Group 4 Compared
Which group suits you depends on your qualification, how much time you can commit and whether you want a descriptive paper in the process.
| Group | Minimum Qualification | Selection Stages | Typical Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Bachelor’s degree | Prelims, descriptive Mains, interview | Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer and other senior state-cadre posts |
| Group 2 | Bachelor’s degree | Screening test, Mains, certificate verification | Degree-level executive and supervisory posts across state departments |
| Group 3 | Bachelor’s degree | Written examination, certificate verification | A further band of degree-level posts in state departments |
| Group 4 | Intermediate or degree per post | Written examination | Junior assistant, ministerial and clerical posts |
| Technical posts | Relevant engineering or commerce degree | Written examination with a subject paper | AE, AEE, Divisional Accounts Officer and departmental technical roles |
| Police | Per notification | Written test, physical measurement and efficiency tests | Sub-Inspector and Constable recruitment in Andhra Pradesh Police |
Resources
Andhra Pradesh Government Exam Preparation Resources
Preparation resources organised around your target examination.
Questions
Andhra Pradesh Government Exams — FAQs
Which Andhra Pradesh exam should I start with?
Most candidates start with APPSC Group 2 or Group 4, because they are decided on a written examination and the syllabus overlaps heavily with Group 1. Read the job categories above, pick the group your qualification allows, then attempt one free mock before buying any material.
Are Andhra Pradesh government exams available in Telugu?
Yes. APPSC papers are set in Telugu and English, and the free mock tests on this page carry both versions, so you can practise in the medium you will actually write in.
How different is Group 1 preparation from Group 2?
The reading overlaps a great deal — history, polity, economy, geography, science and Andhra Pradesh state-specific topics. The difference is the descriptive Mains in Group 1: the same ground, answered in prose against a clock, which needs writing practice rather than more reading. Check the Group 1 page for the stages that follow it, because those vary between commissions.
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