APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026 Out - Check Screening Test Schedule PDF
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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026. Check the exam schedule and your centre details on the official website (psc.ap.gov.in).
Last checked: 11 Nov 2026, 11:36 am
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| Name of post | APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026 Out - Check Screening Test Schedule PDF |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Advertisement no. | 37/2026 |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 720 posts |
| Last date to apply | 11 December 2026 |
| Selection process | Screening Test: held on 21 February 2027. Qualified candidates are shortlisted for the Mains examination. → Main Examination: two papers carrying 300 marks in total. → Computer Proficiency Test: candidates shortlisted after Mains must qualify in this test. → Certificate Verification: shortlisted candidates are called for verification of their documents. The schedule is Not Yet Announced. |
| Posted on | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 11 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Detailed Notification (No. 37/2026)10 November 2026
- Online Application Start Date10 November 2026
- Last date to apply11 December 2026
- Screening Test Date21 February 2027 (Sunday)
Total Post
720 Posts
About this notice
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026. It belongs to the recruitment for 720 posts.
Applications are accepted from 10 November 2026 to 11 December 2026.
Selection is made through screening test: held on 21 february 2027. qualified candidates are shortlisted for the mains examination, main examination: two papers carrying 300 marks in total, computer proficiency test: candidates shortlisted after mains must qualify in this test and certificate verification: shortlisted candidates are called for verification of their documents. the schedule is not yet announced.
हिंदी में जानकारी
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) ने APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026 जारी किया है। एडमिट कार्ड आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से रजिस्ट्रेशन नंबर या लॉगिन से डाउनलोड करें।
APPSC Group 2 Screening Test Date
- The APPSC Group 2 Screening Test will be held on 21 February 2027, which is a Sunday. The Screening Test is the preliminary stage of the recruitment. The exam timing, shift details and exam centre information are Not Yet Announced.
Is the APPSC Group 2 Exam in 2026 or 2027?
- The recruitment is called APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 because the notification was issued in 2026. The Screening Test itself will take place in February 2027. So if you searched for the APPSC Group 2 exam date 2026, the date you need is 21 February 2027.
APPSC Group 2 Vacancy 2026
- The Commission first announced 686 vacancies through the short notification. After additional vacancies came in from departments, the total in the detailed notification is 720. These are split between Executive and Non-Executive posts across the Group II Services.
- The posts include Deputy Tahsildar, Sub-Registrar, Municipal Commissioner Grade-III, Assistant Section Officer, Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant, among others. The complete post-wise list with vacancy counts and pay scales is given in the official notification. Vacancy numbers can change if departments send revisions, so check the notification for the latest figures.
APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026
- The recruitment has three stages: the Screening Test, the Main Examination and the Computer Proficiency Test.
Screening Test
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Indian History | 30 | 30 |
| Geography | 30 | 30 |
| Indian Society | 30 | 30 |
| Current Affairs (National, International and Andhra Pradesh) | 30 | 30 |
| Mental Ability | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
- The Screening Test is a single paper on General Studies and Mental Ability with 150 questions, 150 marks and a duration of 150 minutes. Each wrong answer carries a negative mark of one-third of the marks for that question.
Main Examination
| Paper | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh and Indian Constitution | 150 |
| Paper II | Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Science and Technology | 150 |
| Total | 300 |
- The Main Examination has two papers of 150 marks each, making a total of 300 marks. The Mains exam date is Not Yet Announced.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
- Candidates shortlisted after the Mains examination must qualify in the Computer Proficiency Test. The CPT date and detailed qualifying marks are Not Yet Announced in this update.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Check dates, notices and corrigenda only on the official APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in.
- Dates can change through a revised notice. Check the website regularly, especially close to the exam.
- Read the detailed Notification No. 37/2026 fully for post-wise eligibility, pay scales and reservation rules.
- Do not rely on unofficial messages about postponement or changes. Confirm them on the official website.
How to Use the Time Before the Screening Test
- Go through the five Screening Test subjects and mark the weaker areas first.
- Give regular time to Andhra Pradesh history, geography, economy and current affairs, since these appear in both the Screening Test and Mains.
- Practise Mental Ability questions for speed and accuracy, keeping the negative marking in mind.
- Solve previous question papers and timed mock tests in the 150-minute format.
- Start Mains subjects early, as the Mains papers cover the Indian Constitution, economy, and science and technology in depth.
More Details
- APPSC Group 2 Important Dates
- APPSC Group 2 Selection Process
Mode of Selection
- Screening Test: held on 21 February 2027. Qualified candidates are shortlisted for the Mains examination.
- Main Examination: two papers carrying 300 marks in total.
- Computer Proficiency Test: candidates shortlisted after Mains must qualify in this test.
- Certificate Verification: shortlisted candidates are called for verification of their documents. The schedule is Not Yet Announced.
How to Download the Admit Card
- Open the official link in Important Links.
- Log in with your registration number / roll number and date of birth or password.
- Check your name, photo, exam date, shift and centre.
- Download, print, and carry it with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
How to prepare
- Selection for this notice: Screening Test: held on 21 February 2027. Qualified candidates are shortlisted for the Mains examination → Main Examination: two papers carrying 300 marks in total → Computer Proficiency Test: candidates shortlisted after Mains must qualify in this test → Certificate Verification: shortlisted candidates are called for verification of their documents. The schedule is Not Yet Announced.
- The written exam for state psc exams usually covers General Studies, state GK, aptitude and language.
Full guide: How to prepare for State PSC exams · Previous year papers
Important Links
| Official Website (psc.ap.gov.in) | Click Here psc.ap.gov.in |
|---|---|
| APPSC Official Website | Click Here psc.ap.gov.in |
| Download Detailed Notification No. 37/2026 PDF | Download psc.ap.gov.in |
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Recruitment | Group 2 Services Recruitment 2026 |
| Notification Number | 37/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 720 (Executive and Non-Executive) |
| Screening Test Date | 21 February 2027 (Sunday) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Link | Status |
| APPSC Official Website | Available |
| Download Detailed Notification No. 37/2026 PDF | Available |
Frequently asked questions
When does the application for APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026 start?
Online Application Start Date: 10 November 2026.
What is the last date to apply for APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026?
The last date to apply is 11 December 2026.
How many vacancies are there in APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026?
There are 720 posts in total.
What is the selection process for APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026?
Screening Test: held on 21 February 2027. Qualified candidates are shortlisted for the Mains examination, Main Examination: two papers carrying 300 marks in total, Computer Proficiency Test: candidates shortlisted after Mains must qualify in this test, Certificate Verification: shortlisted candidates are called for verification of their documents. The schedule is Not Yet Announced.
What is the official website for APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Date 2026?
The official website is https://psc.ap.gov.in.