The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the Endowment Officer Exam (Grade-III) to recruit qualified candidates for temple management and administrative roles within the state. Understanding the structure and syllabus is the first step toward securing a position in this competitive service.
Exam Selection Process
The selection process is divided into two distinct stages: a Preliminary examination (screening test) followed by a Main examination. Candidates must qualify in both stages to be considered for the final selection.
APPSC Endowment Officer Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The preliminary round focuses on fundamental knowledge and domain-specific philosophy. A key point to remember is the negative marking scheme: 0.33 marks are deducted for every incorrect response.
| Sections | Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Studies & Mental Ability (జనరల్ స్టడీస్ & మెంటల్ ఎబిలిటీ) | 50 | 50 |
| B | Hindu Philosophy & Temple System (హిందూ తత్వశాస్త్రం & ఆలయ వ్యవస్థ) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | - | 150 | 150 |
Mains Examination Structure
The Mains exam consists of two papers, each designed to test advanced proficiency. Both papers follow a strict negative marking rule of 0.33 per wrong answer.
| Papers | Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies & Mental Ability (జనరల్ స్టడీస్ & మెంటల్ ఎబిలిటీ) | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper 2 | Hindu Philosophy & Temple System (హిందూ తత్వశాస్త్రం & ఆలయ వ్యవస్థ) | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
Detailed Syllabus Overview
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Studies & Mental Ability | Events of National and International Importance, Current Affairs, General Science, Indian Polity, Economic Development, Geography, Disaster Management, Sustainable Development, Logical Reasoning/Data Interpretation, Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. |
| Hindu Philosophy & Temple System | Ramayanam, Mahabharatham, Bhagavatham, Hindu Puranas, Temple Agamas, Hindu Festivals, Vedic Culture, Different Philosophies/Cults (Alwars, Nayanars, Sankaracharya, etc.), Family structure, Sources of Income for Temples, Duties of Executive Officers, Land Records/Endowments Act (Endowments Act, 30/87). |
Preparation Resources
To streamline your preparation, it is recommended to review historical trends. You can access materials here: APPSC Endowment Officer Previous Year Question Papers - Click to Download.
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