How many stages are there in the APPSC Group 2 selection process?

The APPSC Group 2 exam has three stages – Screening Test (Prelims), Main Examination, and Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).

What is the exam pattern for APPSC Group 2 Prelims?

Prelims consists of one paper – General Studies & Mental Ability – with 150 questions, 150 marks, and a duration of 150 minutes.

Is there negative marking in APPSC Group 2 exam?

Yes, there is a penalty of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer in both Prelims and Main

What does the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) include?

CPT tests skills in office automation, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. It carries 100 marks, with qualifying marks fixed as 30 for SC/ST/PH, 35 for BC, and 40 for OCs.

What is the syllabus weightage for Current Affairs in APPSC Group 2 Prelims?

Current Affairs has a weightage of 30 marks in the Screening Test syllabus.

APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026, Download Prelims & Mains Latest Exam Pattern PDF

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the Group 2 examination to select candidates for various executive and non-executive positions in Andhra Pradesh government departments. Aspirants should review the prescribed syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, and subject-wise topics to understand the examination requirements and prepare systematically.

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APPSC Group 2 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

The APPSC Group 2 selection process consists of a Screening Test, Main Examination, and Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), wherever applicable. Candidates can refer to the detailed syllabus, examination pattern, and selection stages provided below to plan their preparation effectively.

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Post Name	APPSC Group 2 (Executive & Non-Executive) Posts
Category	Syllabus
Selection Process	Screening Test → Mains → Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Type of Questions	Objective Type (MCQs)
Duration	Prelims – 150 minutes; Mains – 150 minutes (each paper)
Marking Scheme	1 mark per question
Negative Marking	⅓ mark for each wrong answer
Official Website	www.psc.ap.gov.in

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APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026

The APPSC Group 2 examination consists of a Screening Test and a Main Examination. Both written examinations follow an objective-type format, with negative marking for incorrect answers.

Screening Test (Prelims) – Exam Pattern

Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
Purpose: Shortlisting (50 times the number of vacancies)
Negative Marking: 1/3rd penalty for wrong answers

Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration (Minutes)
General Studies	Indian History	30	30	150 Min
	Geography	30	30
	Indian Society	30	30
	Current Affairs	30	30
Mental Ability	Mental ABility	30	30
Total		150	150

Main Examination – Exam Pattern

Mode: Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT)
Purpose: Final Merit List
Negative Marking: 1/3rd penalty for wrong answers

Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Duration	Maximum Marks
Paper-I	1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh 2. General Overview of the Indian Constitution	150	150 Minutes	150
Paper-II	1. Indian and AP Economy 2. Science and Technology	150	150 Minutes	150
Total		300	300 Minutes	300

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) – Exam Pattern

Test	Duration	Marks	Qualifying Marks
Proficiency in Office Automation with Computers & Software	60 minutes	100	SC/ST/PH: 30 BCs: 35 OCs: 40

APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026

The Screening Test syllabus covers five major areas: Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, Current Affairs and Mental Ability. The subject-wise topics are listed below.

Screening Test Syllabus (General Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Marks)

Indian History (30M): Ancient (Indus Valley, Vedic, Buddhism/Jainism, Mauryas, Guptas), Medieval (Cholas, Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti/Sufi), Modern (1857 Revolt, British Rule, Social Reforms, National Movement, Post-Independence).
Geography (30M): Physical Geography (Earth, Landforms, Climate, Oceans), India & AP (Physiography, Climate, Drainage, Soils, Vegetation, Disasters), Economic Geography (Resources, Agriculture, Industries, Transport, Trade), Human Geography (Demographics, Urbanization, Migration, Tribes).
Indian Society (30M): Structure (Family, Marriage, Caste, Tribe, Religion, Women), Social Issues (Casteism, Communalism, Crime against Women, Child Labour), Welfare Mechanisms (Policies, Constitutional provisions for SC/ST/BC/Minorities/Women/Disabled).
Current Affairs (30M): International, National, and Andhra Pradesh State events.
Mental Ability (30M): Logical Reasoning (Statements/Assumptions, Arguments, Conclusions), Mental Ability (Series, Coding-Decoding, Relations, Shapes), Basic Numeracy (Number System, Averages, Ratio, Percentage, Interest, Time & Work/Distance), Data Analysis (Tables, Bar/Line/Pie Charts).

Main Examination Syllabus

Paper – I (150 Marks)

Section-A: Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh (75M)
- Pre-Historic Cultures: Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Vishnukundins, Eastern Chalukyas, Andhra Cholas (Society, Religion, Literature, Art & Architecture).
- Major/Minor Dynasties (11th-16th Century): Socio-Religious/Economic conditions, Growth of Telugu Language & Literature.
- Advent of Europeans: Trade centers, Andhra under Company, 1857 Revolt impact, Socio-Cultural Awakening, Justice Party/Self Respect Movement, Nationalist Movement (1885-1947), Role of Socialists/Communists, Anti-Zamindari/Kisan Movements, Revolutionary Literature, Women Participation.
- Origin/Growth of Andhra Movement: Andhra Mahasabhas, Prominent Leaders, Formation of Andhra State (1953), Role of Press, Library Movement, Folk/Tribal Culture.
- Formation of Andhra Pradesh State: Visalandhra Mahasabha, States Reorganization Commission, Gentlemen Agreement, Important Events (1956-2014).
Section-B: Indian Constitution (75M)
- Nature of Indian Constitution, Constitutional Development, Salient Features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights/Duties, Directive Principles, Amendment, Basic Structure.
- Structure/Functions of Government: Legislature (Unicameral/Bicameral), Executive (Parliamentary), Judiciary (Judicial Review/Activism).
- Distribution of Powers (Union/States), Legislative/Administrative/Financial Relations, Constitutional Bodies (Human Rights Commission, RTI, Lokpal/Lok Ayukta).
- Center-State Relations: Rajmamnar Committee, Sarkaria Commission, M.M. Punchchi Commission, Unitary/Federal Features, Political Parties, Elections/Electoral Reforms, Anti-Defection Law.
- Centralization vs Decentralization: Community Development Programme, Balwant Rai Mehta/Ashok Mehta Committees, 73rd & 74th Amendments.

Paper – II (150 Marks)

Section-A: Indian and AP Economy (75M)
- Structure of Indian Economy: National Income, Planning, New Economic Reforms 1991, NITI Aayog, Decentralization of Financial Resources.
- Money/Banking/Public Finance/Foreign Trade: RBI (Functions/Monetary Policy), Banking Reforms, Inflation, Fiscal Policy, Tax Structure, GST, Budget, BOP, FDI.
- Agriculture/Industry/Services: Cropping Pattern, MSP, Industrial Policy 1991, Disinvestment, Ease of Doing Business, IT/ITES Industry.
- AP Economy: GSDP, Per Capita Income, State Revenue/Expenditure/Debts, Central Assistance, Recent AP Budget.
- AP Sectors: Agriculture Allied Sectors (Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries), Industrial Development Policy, Single Window, MSMEs, Industrial Corridors, IT Policy.
Section-B: Science and Technology (75M)
- Technology Missions/Policies: National S&T Policy, Space Technology (Launch Vehicles, Satellites), Defence Technology (DRDO, IGMDP), ICT (Digital India, E-Governance, Cyber Security), Nuclear Technology (Reactors, Radioisotopes).
- Energy Management: Installed Capacities, National Energy Policy, Biofuels, Bharat Stage Norms, Renewable/Non-Renewable Energy.
- Ecosystem/Biodiversity: Ecology, Ecosystem, Biodiversity Hotspots, Conservation, Wildlife (CITES, Biosphere Reserves, Acts).
- Waste Management/Pollution: Solid Waste, Environmental Pollution (Types/Sources/Control), Transgenics, Bioremediation.
- Environment/Health: Global Warming, Climate Change, Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion, Sustainable Development Goals, Disease Burden, Healthcare Delivery, Public Health Initiatives.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) Syllabus

Part-A (20% of Total Marks): MCQs on Introduction to Computers, Software Types, Operating Systems (Windows, Linux/Mac), Internet Concepts, E-Mail, World Wide Web.
Part-B (80% of Total Marks): Practical assessment of Office Suite (MS Office/Libre Office/Apache Open Office) including:
1. Word Processing: Document formatting, typing speed, tables, images, mail merge.
2. Spreadsheet: Data entry, formulas, conditional formatting, graphs.
3. Presentation: Slides, layouts, images, tables, transition effects, animations.
4. Organizing/Inserting Objects: Handling different file formats and objects.

Download APPSC Group 2 Syllabus PDF

For the convenience of candidates, we have attached the official APPSC Group 2 Syllabus PDF below. Aspirants can download it directly and keep it handy during preparation. Going through the latest revised PDF will help in understanding the subject-wise topics in detail.

How to Prepare for the APPSC Group 2 Examination 2026

Candidates can follow a subject-wise preparation strategy to cover the prescribed syllabus systematically.

Understand the Syllabus: Go through the complete syllabus for Paper I, Paper II, and the Computer Proficiency Test to identify important topics and plan your preparation accordingly.
Prepare Andhra Pradesh History and Polity: Focus on the major dynasties, the Andhra Movement, the formation of Andhra Pradesh, constitutional provisions, governance, and centre-state relations.
Focus on Economy: Study Indian and Andhra Pradesh economic development, banking, budget, taxation, agriculture, industrial policies, and government schemes.
Cover Science and Technology: Prepare space technology, defence developments, digital initiatives, energy resources, biodiversity, environmental issues, and public health programmes.
Practise Computer Skills: Revise computer fundamentals, operating systems, internet concepts, MS Word, spreadsheets, and presentation software according to the prescribed syllabus.
Revise Current Affairs: Keep up with national and Andhra Pradesh current affairs, particularly economic developments, government policies, science and technology, and environmental initiatives.
Attempt Mock Tests: Practise subject-wise questions and full-length mock tests to improve accuracy, identify weak areas, and manage examination time effectively.
Revise Regularly: Make short notes for important facts, constitutional provisions, economic terms, historical events, and scientific developments, and revise them consistently.