APPSC CDPO Syllabus 2026: Check Section Wise Topics & Exam Pattern

By: Saurabh Ninawe

On: 10/04/2026

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APPSC CDPO Syllabus 2026 includes Section 1 (General Studies & Mental Ability) and Section 2 (Home Science, Child Development, Nutrition, Social Work) with a detailed exam pattern.

Overview :

APPSC CDPO Syllabus 2026 includes Section 1 (General Studies & Mental Ability) and Section 2 (Home Science / Social Work / Sociology with focus on Child Development, Nutrition & related areas) as per Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) exam pattern.

Exam Pattern :

SectionSubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Section 1General Studies & Mental Ability150150150 Minutes
Section 2Home Science / Social Work / Sociology150150150 Minutes
  • Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Each question carries 1 mark
  • Total Marks: 300

Subject Wise Syllabus :

Section 1: General Studies & Mental Ability

General Studies

  • Current Affairs (National & International)
  • Indian Constitution & Polity
  • Indian Economy & Planning
  • Geography (India & World, with focus on Andhra Pradesh)
  • History of India & Andhra Pradesh
  • Environmental Issues & Disaster Management
  • Science & Technology Developments

Mental Ability

  • Logical Reasoning
  • Analytical Ability
  • Data Interpretation
  • Number Series & Sequences
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Problem Solving

Section 2: Home Science / Social Work / Sociology

Child Development

  • Growth & Development of Children (Stages & Principles)
  • Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)
  • Child Psychology, Behaviour & Learning Processes
  • Family & Child Welfare

Nutrition

  • Balanced Diet & Nutritional Requirements (especially for Women & Children)
  • Malnutrition, Deficiency Diseases & Public Health Nutrition
  • Food Science, Preservation & Dietetics
  • Problems in Improving Nutritional Status of Community

Home Science / Social Work

  • Family Resource Management & Health & Hygiene
  • Community Development & Social Welfare Programs
  • Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
  • Government Schemes for Women & Children
  • Women Empowerment & Family Welfare
  • Concept of Social Work, Historical Review (India & Abroad)
  • Fields & Methods of Social Work
  • Poverty, Unemployment & Social Control

Social Welfare Programs

  • ICDS & Related Initiatives
  • Women & Child Welfare Schemes
  • State & National Programs for Empowerment & Development

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FAQ:

What is included in APPSC CDPO syllabus?

It includes General Studies, Mental Ability, Child Development, Nutrition, Home Science, Social Work, and Sociology topics.

How many sections are there in APPSC CDPO exam?

There are two sections: Section 1 and Section 2.

What is Section 1 in APPSC CDPO exam?

Section 1 covers General Studies and Mental Ability.

How many questions are asked in APPSC CDPO exam?

A total of 300 questions are asked.

Is there negative marking in APPSC CDPO exam?

Negative marking may be applicable as per APPSC rules (check official notification).

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