APPSC Syllabus

Group-I and Group-II follow different paper structures — kept separate below so you study the right topics for the right group.

Group-I

APPSC Group-I Syllabus

Screening Test — General Studies

  • History and Culture of India, with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh
  • Indian Constitution, Polity and Governance
  • Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy & Planning
  • Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
  • General Science and Environment
  • Current Affairs — national, international and AP-specific

Screening Test — General Aptitude

  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  • Numerical ability and data interpretation

Main Examination — 5 Merit Papers

  • Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh
  • Indian Constitution, Governance and Public Administration
  • Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy, Planning and Development
  • Science & Technology and its application to AP's development
  • Essay / General Studies paper

Main Examination — Qualifying Papers

  • English
  • Telugu
Group-II

APPSC Group-II Syllabus

Screening Test — Single Paper (150 Q)

  • General Studies — History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Science & Environment (120 questions)
  • Mental Ability — reasoning and numerical ability (30 questions)

Main Examination — 2 Papers

  • Paper I — Social & Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh + Indian Constitution
  • Paper II — Indian & Andhra Pradesh Economy + Science & Technology

Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying)

  • Basic computer skills — not counted toward merit
Paper titles, weightage and the exact number of Mains papers vary between Group-I, Group-II and other APPSC-notified posts. Treat this as a study map, and cross-check the paper-wise breakdown in the current APPSC notification at psc.ap.gov.in.