APPSC Exam Syllabus List 2026

APPSC EXam Syllabus For Group 1 

Subject	Syllabus
English (SSC Standard)	Essay Letter Writing Press Release Report Writing Writing on Visual Information Formal Speech Precis Writing Reading Comprehension English Grammar Translation
Telugu (SSC Standard)	Essay Elaborate thought of Verse/Poetic Precis Writing Comprehension Formal Speech Statement Preparation Letter Writing Debate Writing Application Writing Report Writing Dialogue Skills Translation Telugu Grammar

Paper Information  -

Paper 1 – General Essay (Degree Standard)	Three Essays of about 800 words each
Paper 2 – History, Customs, and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree Standard)	History and Culture of India Geography: India History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh Geography: Andhra Pradesh
Paper 3 – Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law, and Morals (Degree Standard)	Indian Polity and Constitution Public Administration and Governance Morals in Public Service and Knowledge of Law (Civil, Criminal, Labour, Cyber, Tax Laws)
Paper 4 – Economy and Growth of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree Standard)	Major Challenges of Indian Economy Resource Mobilization in Indian Economy Resource Mobilization in Andhra Pradesh Government Budgeting Government Budgeting in Andhra Pradesh Inclusive Growth Agricultural Development Agriculture Development in Andhra Pradesh Industrial Development and Policy Industrial Policy of the AP Government Infrastructure in India Infrastructure Development in Andhra Pradesh
Paper 5 – Science and Innovation (Degree Standard)	ICT Current Affairs Environment Development v/s Nature Space, Energy, etc.

Group 2 Exam Information 

Subject	Syllabus
General Studies and Mental Ability	General Studies and Mental Ability  Events of national and international importance Indian polity and governance The social-economic and political history of modern India with focus on the Indian national movement Geography of India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh General Science and its applications to the day-to-day life Contemporary developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology Disaster management Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and logical interpretation Data Analysis Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and legal implications/problems. Current affairs
Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh	Geographical Features of Andhra Pradesh  Various big and small dynasties ruled in Andhra Pradesh between the 11th and 16th centuries AD.  Advent of Europeans Origin and growth of Andhra Movement Events leading to the formation of Andhra Pradesh State
Indian Constitution	Nature of the Indian Constitution  Structure and Functions of the Government of India  Diffusion of legislative and executive powers between the center and the states Centre-State Relations Process of Amendment to the Constitution Indian Political Parties Welfare Mechanisms in India
Planning and economy	Indian Economy and present status: Indian Economic Policies Resources and Development:  Money, Banking and Public Finance National Income Economic Policies of Andhra Pradesh Agriculture and Industrial Growth of Andhra Pradesh Resource Development of Andhra Pradesh

Group 3 Paper Information

Paper	Syllabus
Paper 1 - General Studies and Mental Ability	Events of national and international importance. Current affairs Basics of General Science and their relevance in day-to-day life. Recent developments in science, technology, and information technology. History of Modern India with emphasis upon Indian national movement. Economic development in India since independence. Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and data interpretation. Basic things about Disaster management (CBSE-VIII & IX Standard). Geography of India with focus on A.P. Overview of Indian Constitution. Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and legal implications/problems
Paper 2 - Rural Development & Problems in Rural Areas with Special Reference To Andhra Pradesh	Establishment of Panchayat Raj system in India including Constitutional amendments and reports of Various Committees. Evolution of the Panchayat Raj system in Andhra Pradesh Roles and responsibilities of Panchayat Secretary Rural Sociology Flagship Rural Development schemes of Rural Development Department of Government of India and Andhra Pradesh. Vital Schemes of Panchayat Raj Department of A.P. Rural Economy of Andhra Pradesh Rural Credit Scenario of Andhra Pradesh Community-Based Organisations and convergence of Welfare Schemes. Women Empowerment and Economic development through Self Help Groups. Revenue and Expenditure Management of Local Bodies. Accounting and administering funds received under various schemes.

Group 4 Exam Information 

Section	Subject	Syllabus
Section A	General Studies and Mental Ability	Events of national and international importance. Current affairs General Science and its applications in day-to-day life  Contemporary developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology. Social- economic and political history of modern India with focus on Andhra Pradesh. Indian polity and governance Economic development in India since independence with focus on Andhra Pradesh. Physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh. Disaster management Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and data interpretation. Data Analysis Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and Legal implications/ problems
Section B	Telugu	Synonyms & Vocabulary Grammar Telugu to English meanings English to Telugu meanings Usage and idiom
	English	Comprehension Usage and idioms Vocabulary and punctuation Logical rearrangement of sentences Grammar