APPSC Group 2 Test Series 2026 for the Screening Test and Mains (Notification 37/2026)
Practice for the APPSC Group II screening test on 21 February 2027 and the two Mains papers, in English and Telugu, with negative marking as in the exam.
Posts, age limits, fee and the application steps are in our APPSC Group 2 notification 2026 guide.
Three stages, and what each one decides
| Stage | Format | What it decides |
|---|---|---|
| Screening test | Offline OMR, 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks: General Studies and Mental Ability | Shortlisting only: about 50 candidates per vacancy go to Mains |
| Mains | Computer-based, Paper I and Paper II, 150 questions and 150 marks each | The merit list: final ranking uses Mains marks |
| Computer Proficiency Test | 60 minutes, 100 marks, office software | Qualifying only: 40 (OC), 35 (BC), 30 (SC, ST, PBD) |
The screening test covers five areas of 30 marks each: Indian history, geography, Indian society, current affairs, and mental ability. Mains Paper I splits into the social and cultural history of Andhra Pradesh and the Indian Constitution; Paper II into the Indian and Andhra Pradesh economy and science and technology, 75 marks per section.
How to use the APPSC Group 2 test series before February
Each test shows the questions in English and Telugu; switch at any point, as you can read both versions in the exam. In APPSC papers the English version is treated as authentic, so check the English when a Telugu term is unclear.
తెలుగులో సంక్షిప్తంగా
APPSC గ్రూప్-2 (నోటిఫికేషన్ 37/2026)లో 720 పోస్టులు. స్క్రీనింగ్ టెస్ట్ 21 ఫిబ్రవరి 2027న OMR పద్ధతిలో; తర్వాత రెండు పేపర్ల మెయిన్స్ (కంప్యూటర్ ఆధారిత). ప్రతి తప్పు సమాధానానికి 1/3 మార్కు తగ్గుతుంది. మా టెస్టులు ఇంగ్లీష్, తెలుగు రెండింటిలో ఉంటాయి.
Frequently asked questions
Does the series suit both the screening test and Mains?
Every paper is 150 questions in 150 minutes with −1/3 marking, which is the format of the screening test and of each Mains paper. The Group 2 calendar lists the subject of every test.
Is the screening test online?
No. Notification 37/2026 makes the screening test an offline OMR test. Mains is computer-based.
Do screening marks count in the final merit?
No. The screening test only shortlists candidates; the merit list is prepared from Mains marks, subject to passing the CPT.
Is there negative marking in APPSC Group 2?
Yes. One-third of the marks for a question is deducted for each wrong answer, in the screening test and in Mains.
