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APPSC Group-IV Junior Assistant - Pattern, Syllabus & Mocks

APPSC Group-IV covers clerical posts such as Junior Assistant cum Computer Assistant. No Group-IV notification for 2026 had been issued by APPSC as of 8 October 2026. The pattern below follows the latest official APPSC scheme for Junior Assistant cum Computer Assistant (scheme dated 22 February 2019); confirm against the notification when one is released.

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Latest official scheme (2019)Screening: 150 marksMains: 2 papers x 150-1/3 negative marking
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What is the APPSC Group-IV exam pattern?

As per the latest official scheme (2019), the Screening Test carries 150 marks: Section A General Studies & Mental Ability (100 questions, 100 minutes, 100 marks) and Section B General English and General Telugu (50 questions, 50 minutes, 50 marks - 25 for each language), at SSC standard. Mains has two papers of 150 marks and 150 minutes each (300 marks): Paper I General Studies & Mental Ability and Paper II General English and General Telugu (75 marks each). Every wrong answer attracts a deduction of one-third of a mark. A Computer Proficiency Test is qualifying and is held at a ratio of 1:2.

SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Screening Section A: General Studies & Mental Ability100100
Screening Section B: General English & General Telugu5050
Mains Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability150150
Mains Paper II: General English (75) & General Telugu (75)150150

Full exam pattern: Tier-wise marks, timers and qualifying rules →పరీక్షా విధానం – తెలుగులో చదవండి →

What is the APPSC Group-IV syllabus?

General Studies & Mental Ability covers current events, general science, Indian and AP history, geography, polity and economy, together with reasoning and mental ability. General English and General Telugu test grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and usage at SSC standard. The Computer Proficiency Test is qualifying. For the exact syllabus of the post you are applying to, read the syllabus published with the notification on psc.ap.gov.in.

Complete syllabus, subject by subject →సిలబస్ – తెలుగులో చదవండి →

What is a good APPSC Group-IV cut-off?

APPSC publishes category-wise cut-offs with its results. We do not have official cut-off figures for the latest cycle to reproduce here, so please check the result notices on psc.ap.gov.in. No 2026 Group-IV notification has been issued yet.

Official cut-offs and vacancies →కట్-ఆఫ్ – తెలుగులో చదవండి →

How should I prepare for APPSC Group-IV?

The English and Telugu section in the Screening Test is short but scoring, so keep daily grammar and comprehension practice. With one-third negative marking, avoid blind guesses. Revise basic General Studies (AP history, geography, polity, economy, current events) and practise reasoning and arithmetic ability regularly. Learn the basics of office software for the qualifying computer test, and watch psc.ap.gov.in for the notification.

Preparation strategy built on the marks and timers →ప్రిపరేషన్ – తెలుగులో చదవండి →


Frequently asked questions

Has APPSC released the Group-IV 2026 notification?

As of 8 October 2026, APPSC had not issued a Group-IV notification for 2026. The pattern here is from the latest official scheme for Junior Assistant cum Computer Assistant (2019).

What is the APPSC Group-IV Screening Test pattern?

The Screening Test has 150 marks: General Studies & Mental Ability (100 questions) and General English and General Telugu (50 questions), at SSC standard.

Is there negative marking in APPSC Group-IV?

Yes, one-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer under the official scheme.

What are the Mains papers for APPSC Group-IV?

Two papers of 150 marks each: Paper I General Studies & Mental Ability, and Paper II General English and General Telugu (75 marks each), for 300 marks.