APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2026 for Executive Officer Grade-III: Check detailed Prelims & Mains exam pattern, General Studies, Mental Ability, Hindu Philosophy & Temple System topics, negative marking, and preparation tips.

Overview :

The APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2026 (for Executive Officer Grade-III in A.P. Endowments Sub-Service) follows the established pattern from recent notifications and the official APPSC guidelines. No major changes are indicated for 2026 compared to the latest available details (based on previous recruitment patterns, such as Notification patterns from 2021–2025 cycles, with exams held into 2026). The syllabus emphasizes General Studies & Mental Ability and Hindu Philosophy & Temple System

APPSC Endowment Officer Exam Pattern :

Preliminary Examination 

This is objective type (MCQs), qualifying in nature, with negative marking of 1/3 for wrong answers.

Section	Subject	Questions	Marks
A	General Studies & Mental Ability	50	50
B	Hindu Philosophy & Temple System	100	100
Total		150	150

Mains Examination (Written Test)

This consists of two papers, objective type (MCQs), with each paper carrying 150 marks. Negative marking applies (1/3 per wrong answer). Final merit is based on Mains performance.

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	General Studies & Mental Ability	150	150	150 Minutes
Paper 2	Hindu Philosophy & Temple System	150	150	150 Minutes

APPSC Endowment Officer Selection Process :

General Studies & Mental Ability (Common to Prelims Section A & Mains Paper 1)

• Events of national and international importance
• Current affairs – international, national, and regional
• General Science and its applications to day-to-day life; contemporary developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology
• Social-Economic and Political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh
• Indian Polity and Governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms, and e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh
• Economic Development in India since Independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh
• Physical Geography of India Sub-Continent and Andhra Pradesh
• Disaster Management: vulnerability profile, prevention & mitigation strategies; application of Remote Sensing & GIS in disaster assessment
• Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
• Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, and Data Interpretation
• Data Analysis: Tabulation of data, visual representation of data, basic data analysis (mean, median, mode, variance, coefficient of variation), and interpretation
• Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and Legal implications/problems

Hindu Philosophy & Temple System (Prelims Section B & Mains Paper 2)

• Ramayanam: Basic knowledge of characters, Kandas, dynasties, and places
• Mahabharatham: Basic knowledge of characters, Parvas, dynasties, and places
• Bhagavatham: Basic knowledge of characters, Skandams, and places
• Hindu Puranas: Basic knowledge of various Puranas and places mentioned
• Temple Agamas: Different Agamas in Hindu Shastras (Vaishnavam: Vaikhanasam, Pancharathram, Chattada Srivaishnavam; Saivam: Smardham, Adi Saiva, Veera Saiva, Jangama, Kapalika etc.; Mother Goddesses: Sakteyam)
• Hindu festivals celebrated in different parts of India
• Classical fine Arts of Indian origin
• Vedic Culture: Yagnas & Yagams, Vedas, Upavedas, Upanishads, Dharmas in different stages of life
• Different Philosophies & Cults in Hindu Religion and Gurus: 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)

Subject Wise Syllabus :

• Preliminary Exam (Screening – qualifying)
• Mains Examination (Merit-based)
• Document Verification

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