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APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026: Get Prelims & Mains Latest Exam Pattern

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  • Updated March 19, 2026 04:42 PM
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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

Exam NameDetails
Exam NameAPPSC Group 2 Services Exam
Conducting BodyAndhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
StagesPrelims (Screening Test), Mains, Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
ModeOffline
Question TypeObjective (MCQs)

APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
General Studies & Mental Ability150150150 Minutes
Total150150150 Minutes
  • The Prelims is a single-paper screening test. Marks are not added to final merit.

APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern

PaperSubject / TopicsQuestionsMarksDuration
Paper 1Social History of Andhra Pradesh & Indian Constitution150150150 Minutes
Paper 2Indian & AP Economy & Science & Technology150150150 Minutes
Total300300-
  • 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.

Q1. What is the APPSC Group 2 syllabus?

  • It covers General Studies & Mental Ability in Prelims, and two Mains papers: Social History of AP & Constitution; Indian/AP Economy & Science & Technology.

Q4. What are AP-specific topics in syllabus?

  • AP history/culture (ancient to post-bifurcation), AP economy (GSDP, sectors), AP geography, current affairs, bifurcation issues.
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