APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026
Key Recruitment Details At-a-Glance
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026
Overview
The APPSC Group 2 Services Exam is a competitive recruitment process conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) for various executive and non-executive posts in Andhra Pradesh state government departments.
Exam Name: APPSC Group 2 Services Exam Conducting Body: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Stages: Prelims (Screening Test), Mains, Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) Mode: Offline Question Type: Objective (MCQs)
Exam Pattern
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | |-----------------------------|-----------|-------|----------| | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes | | Total | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject / Topics | Questions | Marks | Duration | |-------|------------------------------------------------|-----------|-------|----------| | Paper 1 | Social History of Andhra Pradesh & Indian Constitution | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes | | Paper 2 | Indian & AP Economy & Science & Technology | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes | | Total | | 300 | 300 | - |
Note: Objective MCQs. Negative marking of ⅓ mark for wrong answers. Level: Degree standard.
Prelims Syllabus
- Indian History (30 marks): Ancient, Medieval, Modern
- Geography (30 marks): Physical, Economic, Human (India & Andhra Pradesh focus)
- Indian Society (30 marks): Structure, Issues, Welfare
- Current Affairs (30 marks): National, International, Andhra Pradesh-specific
- Mental Ability: Logical reasoning, Series/coding-decoding, Basic numeracy, Data analysis
Mains Syllabus
Paper 1 – Social History of Andhra Pradesh & Indian Constitution
- Social & Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh (75 marks): Pre-historic dynasties, Medieval kingdoms, Europeans, Socio-cultural awakening, Nationalist movements, Andhra Movement, Formation of Andhra State.
- Indian Constitution (75 marks): Salient features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights/Duties, Federal/Unitary aspects, Legislature/Executive/Judiciary, Centre-State relations, Constitutional bodies, Commissions, Electoral reforms, Decentralization.
Paper 2 – Indian & AP Economy & Science & Technology
- Indian & AP Economy (75 marks): National income/planning/reforms, Money/banking, Sectors, AP-specific.
- Science & Technology (75 marks): S&T policy, space, defence, ICT, nuclear/renewable energy, Environment, Health.
Preparation Tips
- Prioritize Andhra Pradesh-specific topics.
- Read standard books + official Bare Acts/Constitution.
- Practice previous year papers and mocks.
- Stay updated with current affairs.
- Focus on data interpretation and reasoning.