APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2026: Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the competitive APPSC Endowment Officer Exam to recruit qualified personnel for various Group 3 services. To excel in your preparation, candidates must thoroughly analyze the official APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus, exam structure, and marking criteria. The selection process for the Grade-III post consists of two objective-type stages: a screening test (Prelims) and a Mains examination. 

APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The APPSC Endowment Officer examination is divided into two distinct phases: Prelims and Mains. Understanding the detailed exam pattern for both stages is essential for developing an effective study strategy. We have outlined the complete structure below to help you navigate your preparation journey successfully.

APPSC Endowment Officer Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The Prelims Exam comprises two sections: Section A and Section B. Section A features 50 questions covering General Studies & Mental Ability (50 marks), while Section B includes 100 questions on Hindu Philosophy & Temple System (100 marks). Each question carries 1 mark, and candidates should note that a negative marking of 0.33 marks applies to every incorrect answer.

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

APPSC Endowment Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The Mains examination consists of two papers. Paper 1 assesses General Studies & Mental Ability (150 questions/150 marks), and Paper 2 focuses on Hindu Philosophy & Temple System (150 questions/150 marks). Candidates are awarded 1 mark for each correct response, while a penalty of 0.33 marks is deducted for each incorrect 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

APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2026

A deep dive into the official syllabus for General Studies & Mental Ability and Hindu Philosophy & Temple System is vital for focused exam preparation. Reviewing the topic-wise breakdown allows candidates to prioritize high-yield areas. Please refer to the table below for the complete APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2026.

APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2026
Subjects	Topics
General Studies & Mental Ability	Events of National and International Importance Current Affairs- International, National, and Regional General Science and its applications to the day to day life  Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and Information Technology The Social-Economic and Political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh Indian Polity and Governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms, and e-government initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh Economic Development in India since Indipendace with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh Physical Geography of India Sub-Continent and Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster Sustainalble Development and Environmental Protection Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, and Data Interpretation Data Analysis:  Tabulation of Data Visual Representation of Data Basic Data Analysis (Summary Statistics such as mean, median, mode, variance, and coefficient of variation) and Interpretation Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and Legal implications/problems
Hindu Philosophy & Temple System	Ramayanam Basic Knowledge about different characters in Ramayanam – Various parts (Kandaas) of Ramayanam – Dynasties mentioned in Ramayanam. Basic Knowledge about various places mentioned in Ramayanam. Mahabharatham Basic Knowledge about different characters in Mahabharatham – Various parts (Parvaas) of Mahabharatham – Dynasties mentioned in Mahabharatham. Basic Knowledge about various places mentioned in Mahabharatham. Bhagavatham Basic Knowledge about different characters in Bhagavatham – Various parts (Skandams) of Bhagavatham – Basic Knowledge about various places mentioned in Bhagavatham. Hindu Puranas Basic knowledge in various Hindu Puranas – Basic Knowledge about various places mentioned in Puranas. Temple Agamas – Different Agamas in Hindu Sastraas:I) Vaishnavam: a) Vaikhanasam, b) Pancharathram, c) Chattada Srivaishnavam,II) Saivam: a) Smardham, b) Adi Saiva, c) Veera Saiva, d) Jangama, e) Kapalika etc.,III) Mother Goddesses: Sakteyam. Hindu festivals will be celebrated in different parts of India. Classical fine Arts of Indian origin. Vedic Culture: Yagnas & Yagams in Vedic Culture – Vedas – Upavedas – Upanishads – Dharmas in different stages of life. Different Philosophies & Cults in Hindu Religion and Gurus who Professed Different Philosophies & Cults In The History Of Hindu Religion: Alwars (Vaishnavait Gurus); Nayanars (Saivait Gurus); Sankaracharya (Advaitha); Ramanujacharya (Visishtadvaitha); Madhwacharya (Dvaithadvaitham); Basava (Veera Saiva). Family structure in Hindu Society – Adoption – Succession. Sources of Income for Temples and Charitable Institutions. Allocation of funds of Endowment Institutions for different purposes. (Section 57 of Endowments Act, 30/87). Duties of Executive Officers of Endowment Institutions (Section 29 of Endowments Act, 30/87). Basic knowledge on Land Records – Law relating to Endowments Lands, [ROR Act (Record of Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Book Act) & Sections 75 to 86 of Endowments Act,30/87)].

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