APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026: Screening Test and Mains Topics

The APPSC Group 2 syllabus for the 2026 cycle is part of Brief Notification No. 37/2026, released by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission on 13 October 2026. It covers a Screening Test on General Studies and Mental Ability, a Main Examination with two papers, and a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). Unlike many exams, the Commission itself publishes the topic list, so the checklists below follow the official annexure.

This page turns that list into something you can plan with: what each stage covers, where to start, which areas overlap and how to schedule the weeks. The detailed notification is due on or before 10 November 2026, so recheck the official website, psc.ap.gov.in, for any change before you finalise your plan.

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Syllabus at a Glance

For marking rules and stage-wise strategy, read the APPSC Group 2 exam pattern page.

Points to Know Before You Start

• Official topic list: The syllabus here is taken from the annexure to the brief notification, not from coaching material.

• Degree standard: Both written stages are objective tests of degree standard.

• Negative marking: Each wrong answer costs one-third of the marks for that question, so accuracy matters as much as coverage.

• Andhra Pradesh focus: The Main Examination leans heavily on Andhra Pradesh history, economy and polity, so general national notes will not be enough.

• Older pages: Older pages may still show earlier syllabus versions, so follow the official notification.

Screening Test Syllabus

The Screening Test has five parts of 30 marks each, which makes it a balanced paper. A weak subject cannot be offset by a strong one as easily as in a lopsided paper.

Modern history, welfare schemes and data analysis tend to give quick returns because they are structured and can be revised in short cycles. Current affairs is the least predictable part, so give it a fixed daily slot rather than a last-month rush.

Main Examination Syllabus

The Main Examination has two papers of 150 marks each, and each paper splits into two sections of 75 marks.

Paper I, Section A: Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh (75 marks)

• Early Andhra: Pre-historic cultures, Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Vishnukundins, Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi and Andhra Cholas, with society, religion, Telugu language, art and architecture.

• 11th to 16th centuries: Major and minor dynasties of Andhradesa, socio-religious and economic conditions, growth of Telugu language and literature, art and architecture.

• Colonial period: Advent of Europeans, Andhra under the Company, 1857 Revolt, socio-cultural awakening, Justice Party and Self Respect Movement, nationalist movement from 1885 to 1947, anti-zamindari and kisan movements, nationalist poetry and literature, women's participation.

• Andhra movement: Andhra Mahasabhas, leaders, formation of Andhra State in 1953, role of press, library movement, folk and tribal culture.

• Formation of the state: Visalandhra Mahasabha, States Reorganization Commission, Gentlemen's Agreement and important social and cultural events from 1956 to 2014.

Paper I, Section B: Indian Constitution (75 marks)

• Foundations: Nature and development of the Constitution, salient features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, amendment and basic structure.

• Government structure: Legislature, executive and judiciary, unicameral and bicameral legislatures, judicial review and judicial activism.

• Union and states: Distribution of powers, legislative, administrative and financial relations, Human Rights Commission, RTI, Lokpal and Lok Ayukta.

• Federalism and politics: Centre-State relations and reform committees, political parties, elections and electoral reforms, anti-defection law.

• Local government: Centralisation versus decentralisation, community development programme, Balwant Rai Mehta and Ashok Mehta Committees, 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts.

Paper II, Section A: Indian and AP Economy (75 marks)

Paper II, Section B: Science and Technology (75 marks)

• Technology missions and policies: National S&T policy, space technology, defence technology including DRDO and IGMDP, ICT, Digital India, e-governance, cyber security, nuclear technology.

• Energy management: Installed capacities and demand, national energy policy, biofuels, Bharat Stage norms, renewable and non-renewable sources, recent schemes.

• Ecosystem and biodiversity: Ecology basics, hotspots, conservation methods, CITES, biosphere reserves, wildlife protection efforts.

• Waste and pollution: Solid waste management, types and sources of pollution, control measures, transgenics, eco-friendly agriculture, bioremediation.

• Environment and health: Climate change, ozone depletion, ocean acidification, international conventions, sustainable development, disease burden, public health programmes.

Overlap Between Stages

Computer Proficiency Test

The CPT is a practical test of 100 marks in 60 minutes. Part A is a set of multiple-choice questions on computer basics, operating systems, internet and email, carrying 20 percent of the marks. Part B is computer based and covers word processing, typing speed, inserting objects, spreadsheets and presentations. Marks are split as 25 percent for typing and documents, 15 percent for organising and inserting objects, 20 percent for spreadsheets and 20 percent for presentations.

Minimum qualifying marks are 30 for SC/ST/PBD candidates, 35 for BC candidates and 40 for OC candidates. The detailed notification will say which posts require the CPT.

Interview

The brief notification does not mention an interview or a personality test for this recruitment, and no interview syllabus is published. If the detailed notification adds a stage, the syllabus here will be updated.

How to Cover the Syllabus

1. Weeks 1 to 4: Finish the Screening Test base: modern history, geography of India and Andhra Pradesh, and basic numeracy. Start a daily current affairs habit.

2. Weeks 5 to 8: Cover the Indian Constitution and Indian Society with welfare provisions. Begin Andhra Pradesh social and cultural history.

3. Weeks 9 to 12: Cover Indian and AP economy, then Science and Technology units. Make short notes on each unit.

4. Weeks 13 to 16: Take topic-wise tests, revise error logs and practise reasoning and data analysis under time.

5. Final phase: Take full-length tests in the exam pattern, analyse each the same day and revise your error log every week.

For topic-wise and full-length practice, you can attempt APPSC Group 2 mock tests on Testkart and revise with your own APPSC Group 2 study notes. Check the official syllabus on psc.ap.gov.in before you finalise your plan.