APPSC Group 2 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Complete Guide

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the APPSC Group 2 recruitment exam annually to select eligible candidates for various Executive and Non-Executive positions across Andhra Pradesh. As aspirants gear up for the upcoming recruitment cycle, understanding the updated syllabus, exam structure, and marking scheme is paramount for effective preparation. This comprehensive guide provides a detailed breakdown to help you navigate the APPSC Group 2 2026 examination.

The official APPSC Group 2 2026 Notification PDF, outlining specific vacancies for both Executive and Non-Executive roles, will be released shortly on the APPSC website, www.psc.ap.gov.in. Candidates are advised to stay updated for the APPSC Group 2 2026 Notification and familiarize themselves with the intricacies of the selection process.

APPSC Group 2 Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for APPSC Group 2 positions is a multi-stage process designed to assess a candidate's knowledge, aptitude, and proficiency. The final selection is contingent upon the aggregate performance in the Mains examination and the mandatory Computer Proficiency Test.

• Preliminary Exam
• Mains Exam
• Computer Proficiency Test
• Document Verification

APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The Preliminary Examination serves as the initial screening stage. It comprises objective-type multiple-choice questions designed to test a broad understanding of general subjects and analytical skills.

Sections	Subjects	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
General Studies	Indian History	30	30	150 minutes
General Studies	Geography	30	30
General Studies	Indian Society	30	30
General Studies	Current Affairs	30	30
Mental Ability	Mental Ability	30	30
Total	Total	150	150

APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus 2026 Details

Subjects	Topics	Sub-topics
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus for General Studies	Indian History	1. Salient features of Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic age 2. Emergence of Buddhism and Jainism 3. Mauryan Empire and Gupta Empire: Their administration, Socio-Economic and Religious Conditions, Art and Architecture, Literature 4. Harshavardhana and his Achievements.
		Medieval History 1. The Chola Administrative System 2. Delhi Sultanate and The Mughal Empire: Their Administration, Socio-Economic and Religious Conditions, Art and Architecture, Language and Literature 3. Bhakti and Sufi Movements 4. Shivaji and the rise of Maratha Empire 5. Advent of Europeans.
		Modern History 1. 1857 Revolt and its Impact 2. Rise and Consolidation of British Power in India 3. Changes in Administration, Social and Cultural Spheres 4. Social and Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th Century 5. Indian National Movement: it's various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country 6. Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country.
	Geography	General and Physical Geography The Earth in our Solar System - Interior of the Earth - Major Landforms and their features - Climate:Structure and Composition of Atmosphere - Ocean Water: Tides, Waves, Currents - India and Andhra Pradesh: Major Physiographic features, Climate, Drainage System, Soils and Vegetation - Natural Hazards and Disasters and their Management.
	Economic Geography of India and AP Natural resources and their distribution - Agriculture and Agro based Activities - Distribution of Major Industries and Major Industrial Regions. Transport, Communication,Tourism and Trade.
	Human Geography of India and AP Human Development - Demographics - Urbanization and Migration - Racial, Tribal, Religious and Linguistic groups.
	Indian Society	Structure of Indian Society Family, Marriage, Kinship, Caste, Tribe,Ethnicity, Religion and Women
	Social Issues Casteism, Communalism and Regionalisation, Crime against Women, Child Abuse and Child Labour, Youth Unrest and Agitation
	Welfare Mechanism Public Policies and Welfare Programmes, Constitutional and Statutory Provisions for Schedule Castes, ScheduleTribes, Minorities, BCs, Women, Disabled and Children.
	Current Affairs	Major Current Events and Issues pertaining to - International, - National and - State of Andhra Pradesh
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus for Mental Ability	Mental Ability	Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive) Statement andAssumptions, Statement and Argument, Statement and Conclusion, Statement and Courses of Action.
		Mental Ability Number Series, Letter Series, Odd Man out, Coding -Decoding, Problems relating to Relations, Shapes and their Sub Sections.
		Basic Numeracy: Number System, Order of Magnitude, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work and Time and Distance. Data Analysis (Tables, bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart).

APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates who qualify in the Prelims will proceed to the Mains examination, which consists of two papers. Each paper is crucial for the final selection and covers in-depth knowledge of specific subjects.

Paper	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Time Duration
Paper 1	1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the history of Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh 2. General overview of the Indian Constitution	150	150	150 minutes
Paper 2	1. Indian and AP Economy 2. Science and Technology	150	150
Total	Total	300	300	150 minutes

APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2026 Details

Section	Topics
Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh	1. Pre-Historical Cultures – Satavahanas, Ishwaks – Socio-Economic and Religious Conditions – Literature, Art and Architecture – Vishnu Kundinas, Vengi Eastern Chalukyas, Telugu Cholas – Society, Religion, Telugu Language, Literature, Art and Architecture.
	2. Various major and minor dynasties ruled in Andhra Pradesh between the 11th and 16th centuries AD. Socio - Religious and Economic Conditions, Growth of Telugu Language and Literature, Art and Architecture in Andhradesa between 11th to 16th centuries A.D.
	3. The advent of Europeans- Trade centres- Andhra under the Company– 1857 Revolt and its impact on Andhra- Establishment of British Rule Socio Cultural awakening, Justice Party/Self Respect Movements- Growth of Nationalist Movement in Andhra between 1885 to 1947– Role of Socialists– Communists– Anti- Zamindari and Kisan Movements. Growth of Nationalist Poetry, Revolutionary Literature, Nataka Samasthalu, and Women Participation.
	4. Origin and growth of Andhra Movement- Role of Andhra Mahasabhas- Prominent Leaders- Events leading to the formation of Andhra State 1953. Role of Press and News Papers in the Andhra Movement. Role of Library Movement and Folk & Tribal Culture.
	5. Events leading to the formation of Andhra Pradesh State – Visalandhra Mahasabha – States Reorganization Commission and Its Recommendations – Gentlemen Agreement-Important Social and Cultural Events between 1956 and 2014.
Indian Constitution	• Nature of the Indian Constitution – Constitutional Development – Salient features of Indian Constitution – Preamble – Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and their relationship – Fundamental Duties, Distinctive features – Unitary and Federal.
	1. Structure and Functions of the Government of India – Types of Legislature, Executive and Judiciary – Unicameral, Bicameral – Executive – Parliamentary, Judicial Judicial Review, Legal Activities.
	2. Distribution of legislative and executive powers between the center and the states; Legislative, Administrative and Economic Relations between the Center and the States – Powers and Functions of Constitutional Institutions – UPSC, State Public Service Commissions, CAG and Finance Commission.
	3. Center-State Relations-Need for Reforms- Rajmannar Committee, Sarkaria Commission, MM Panchi Commission- Unitary and Federal features of Indian Constitution - Indian Political Parties - Party System in India - Recognition of National and State Parties - Elections and Electoral Reforms - Anti-Defection Law 4. Centralization Vs Decentralization - Community Development Programme - Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta Committees - 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts and their Implementation.
APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2026 for Indian and AP Economy	Structure of Indian Economy, Economic Planning and Policy National Income of India: Concept and Measurement of National Income - Occupational Pattern and Sectoral Distribution of Income in India – Economic Growth and Economic Development - Strategy of Planning in India - New Economic Reforms 1991 – Decentralization of Financial Resources – NITI Aayog.
	Money, Banking, Public Finance and Foreign Trade Functions and Measures of Money Supply – Reserve Bank of India(RBI): Functions, Monetary Policy and Control of Credit – Indian Banking: Structure, Development and Reforms – Inflation: Causes and Remedies – India’s Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Imbalance, Deficit Finance and Fiscal Responsibility – Indian Tax Structure - Goods and Services Tax (GST) – Recent Indian Budget – India’s Balance of Payments (BOP) – FDI.
	Agricultural Sector, Industrial Sector and Services in Indian Economy Indian Agriculture: Cropping Pattern, Agricultural Production and Productivity – Agricultural Finance and Marketing in India: Issues and Initiatives – Agricultural Pricing and Policy in India: MSP, Procurement, Issue Price and Distribution – Industrial Development in India: Patterns and Problems – New Industrial Policy, 1991 – Disinvestment – Ease ofDoing Business – Industrial Sickness: Causes,Sector in India – Role of IT and ITES Industry in Development.
	Structure of Andhra Pradesh Economy and Public Finance: Structure and Growth of AP Economy: Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and Sectoral Contribution, AP Per Capita Income (PCI) – AP State Revenue: Tax and Non-Tax Revenue – AP State Expenditure, Debts and Interest Payments – Central Assistance – Projects of External Assistance - Recent AP Budget.
	Agriculture and Allied Sector, Industrial Sector and Services Sector of Andhra Pradesh Production Trends of Agriculture and Allied Sectors – Cropping Pattern –Rural Credit Cooperatives – Agricultural Marketing – Strategies, Schemes and Programmes related to Agricultural Sector and Allied Sectors in Andhra Pradesh Including Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Forests – Growth and Structure of Industries – Recent AP Industrial Development Policy - Single Window Mechanism – Industrial Incentives – MSMEs – Industrial Corridors – Structure and Growth of Services Sector – Information Technology, Electronics and Communications in Andhra Pradesh – Recent AP IT Policy.
APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2026 for Science and Technology	Technology Missions, Policies and Applications National S&T Policy: Recent Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, and National Strategies and Missions, Emerging Technology Frontiers – Space Technology: Launch Vehicles of India, Recent Indian Satellite Launches and its applications, Indian Space Science Missions – Defence Technology: Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO): Structure, Vision and Mission, Technologies Developed by the DRDO, Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) – Information and Communication Technology (ICT): National Policy on Information Technology – Digital India Mission: Initiatives and Impact – E-Governance Programmes and Services – Cyber Security concerns – National Cyber Security Policy – Nuclear Technology: Indian Nuclear Reactors and Nuclear Power Plants – Applications of Radioisotopes –India’s Nuclear Programme.
	Energy Management Policy and Projections: Installed Energy Capacities and Demand in India - National Energy Policy - National Policy on Biofuels - Bharat Stage Norms - Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy: Sources and Installed Capacities in India – New Initiatives and Recent Programmes, Schemes and Achievements in India’s Renewable Energy Sector.
	Ecosystem and Biodiversity Ecology and Ecosystem: Basic concepts of Ecology, Ecosystem: Components and Types – Biodiversity: Meaning, Components, Biodiversity Hotspots, Loss of Biodiversity and Conservation of Biodiversity: Methods, Recent Plans, Targets, Convention and Protocols - Wildlife Conservation: CITES and Endangered Species with reference to India – Biosphere Reserves – Indian Wildlife Conservation efforts, projects, acts and initiatives in recent times.
	Waste Management and Pollution Control Solid Waste: Solid Wastes and their Classification – Methods of Disposal and Management of Solid Wastes in India – Environmental Pollution: Types of Environmental Pollution – Sources and Impacts – Pollution Control, Regulation and Alternatives: Recent projects, acts and initiatives to reduce Environmental Pollution in India – Impact of Transgenics on Environment and their Regulation – EcoFriendly Technologies in Agriculture – Bioremediation: Types and Scope in India.
	Environment and Health Environment Challenges: Global Warming, Climate Change, Acid Rain, Ozone Layer Depletion, Ocean Acidification – Environmental Initiatives: Recent International Initiatives, Protocols,Sustainable Development: Meaning, Nature, Scope, Components and Goals of Sustainable Development – Health Issues: Recent Trends in Disease Burden and Epidemic and Pandemic Challenges in India - Preparedness and Response: Healthcare Delivery and Outcomes in India – Recent Public Health Initiatives and Programmes.

APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

A mandatory Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) is conducted to assess the candidate's basic computer skills. This practical test is essential for qualification, and candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks to be considered for final selection.

Test	Marks	Duration	Minimum Qualifying Marks
Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software.	100	60 minutes	SC/ST/PH- 30 B.C.- 35 O.C.- 40

Marking Scheme and Important Details

The APPSC Group 2 examination follows a clear marking scheme:

• Type of Questions: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark awarded for each correct answer.
• Negative Marking: A deduction of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.
• Prelims Time Duration: 150 minutes.
• Mains Time Duration: 150 minutes per paper.

Candidates can also Access APPSC Group 2 Previous Year Question Papers to get a feel for the exam difficulty and question types.

For official syllabus details, refer to the Official APPSC Group 2 Syllabus PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there any negative marking in the APPSC Group 2 Exam?

Yes, the APPSC Group 2 exam features a negative marking scheme, with a deduction of 1/3rd marks for every incorrect answer.

Q2. What is the selection process of APPSC Group 2 Services?

The selection procedure comprises three stages: Prelims, Mains, and the Computer Proficiency Test, followed by Document Verification.

Q3. Where can I get the APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2026?

You can find all the necessary details regarding the updated APPSC Group 2 2026 syllabus in this article, including a link to the official PDF.

Q4. What is the exam pattern of APPSC Group 2 prelims exam 2026?

The APPSC Group 2 Prelims exam includes 150 multiple-choice questions covering General Studies (Indian History, Geography, Indian Society, Current Affairs) and Mental Ability, all to be answered within 150 minutes.