APPSC Group 2 Syllabus
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus includes Prelims and Mains stages covering subjects like Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, Current Affairs, Mental Ability, Social & Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh, Indian Constitution, Indian & AP Economy, and Science & Technology.
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. It consists of a Screening Test (Prelims), Mains (written exam), and a Computer Proficiency Test (qualifying in nature), with final merit based on Mains + CPT marks.
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026 – Overview
APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2026
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern
The Prelims is a single-paper screening test. Marks are not added to final merit.
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern
The Mains consists of two objective papers (total 300 marks). Final merit is based on Mains marks + CPT (qualifying).
Note: Objective MCQs. Negative marking of ⅓ mark for wrong answers. Level: Degree standard.
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus 2026
General Studies & Mental Ability
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Indian History (30 marks): Ancient (Indus Valley, Vedic Age, Mauryan & Gupta Empires, Buddhism/Jainism), Medieval (Cholas, Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti/Sufi, Marathas, Europeans), Modern (1857 Revolt, British rule, Social/Religious reforms, National Movement, Post-Independence).
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Geography (30 marks): Physical (Earth, landforms, climate, oceans, hazards), Economic (resources, agriculture, industries, transport, tourism), Human (demographics, urbanization, migration, tribal/linguistic groups) – focus on India & Andhra Pradesh.
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Indian Society (30 marks): Structure (family, caste, tribe, religion, women), Issues (casteism, communalism, crime against women, child labour), Welfare (provisions for SC/ST/BC/Minorities/Women/Disabled/Children).
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Current Affairs (30 marks): National, International, Andhra Pradesh-specific events/issues.
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Mental Ability: Logical reasoning (statements, assumptions, arguments, conclusions), Series/coding-decoding/relations/shapes, Basic numeracy (averages, ratios, percentages, interest, time/work/distance), Data analysis (tables, graphs, charts).
APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2026
Paper 1 – Social History of Andhra Pradesh & Indian Constitution
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Social & Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh (75 marks): Pre-historic & ancient dynasties (Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Vishnukundins, Chalukyas, Telugu Cholas – society, religion, art, literature), Medieval kingdoms (11th–16th centuries – socio-economic, Telugu growth), Europeans/1857 Revolt/British rule, Socio-cultural awakening, Nationalist movements (1885–1947), Andhra Movement (Mahasabhas, leaders, press, library, tribal culture), Formation of Andhra State (1953) & Andhra Pradesh (Visalandhra, SRC, Gentlemen’s Agreement, events 1956–2014).
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Indian Constitution (75 marks): Salient features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights/Duties/DPSP, Federal/Unitary aspects, Legislature/Executive/Judiciary, Centre-State relations, Constitutional bodies (UPSC, CAG, Finance Commission), Commissions (Rajmannar, Sarkaria, Punchhi), Electoral reforms, Anti-defection, Decentralization (Panchayati Raj, 73rd/74th Amendments).
Paper 2 – Indian & AP Economy & Science & Technology
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Indian & AP Economy (75 marks): National income/planning/reforms (1991, NITI Aayog), Money/banking (RBI, monetary policy, GST, fiscal policy, budget, BOP, FDI), Sectors (agriculture – MSP/marketing, industry – policies/MSMEs, services – IT), AP-specific (GSDP, revenue/expenditure, agriculture/horticulture/fisheries/industries/IT policy).
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Science & Technology (75 marks): S&T policy, space (ISRO), defence (DRDO), ICT/cyber security, nuclear/renewable energy, Environment (ecology, biodiversity, pollution control, climate change, sustainable development), Health & public initiatives.
APPSC Group 2 Preparation Tips
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Prioritize Andhra Pradesh-specific topics (history, economy, geography, current affairs).
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Read standard books + official Bare Acts/Constitution for accuracy.
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Practice previous year papers and mocks to handle negative marking.
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Stay updated with national/AP current affairs (last 1–2 years).
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Focus on data interpretation and reasoning for Mental Ability.