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APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2026: confirm Assessment pattern along with Syllabus for Prelims as well as Mains

SyllabusPublished 20 Mar 2026

APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2026 for Executive Officer Grade-III: review detailed Prelims & Mains examination format, General Studies, Mental Ability, Hindu Philosophy & Temple System topics, negative marking, along with preparation tips.

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APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus
  • The APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2026 (for Executive Officer Grade-III in A.P. Endowments Sub-Service) follows the established pattern from recent notifications as well as the government 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 along with Hindu Philosophy & Temple System.
  • APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2026 includes Prelims (screening test) along with Mains examination format with subjects like General Studies & Mental Ability, in addition to specialized topics on Hindu Philosophy, Temple Administration, in addition to Endowments Acts as per Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) guidelines.
  • The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the Endowment Officer recruitment exam (Executive Officer Grade-III) to select aspirants for managing temple administration as well as related roles in the Endowments Department. Understanding the APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2026 is essential for targeted preparation. This article provides the detailed examination format, detailed subject-wise syllabus, hiring procedure, as well as useful tips to boost your chances of success.
Preliminary Examination
  • As per the official update, 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)
  • According to the latest notice, 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
  • The official notification states that, General Studies & Mental Ability
  • 150
  • 150
  • 150 Minutes
  • Paper 2
  • Hindu Philosophy & Temple System
  • 150
  • 150
  • 150 Minutes
General Studies & Mental Ability (Common to Prelims Section A & Mains Paper 1)
  • Events of national along with international importance
  • The official notification states that, Current affairs - international, national, along with regional
  • General Science along with its applications to day-to-day life; contemporary developments in Science & Technology as well as Information Technology
  • Social-Economic in addition to Political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh
  • Indian Polity as well as Governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms, as well as e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh
  • Economic Development in India since Independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh
  • As per the official update, Physical Geography of India Sub-Continent as well as Andhra Pradesh
  • Disaster Management: vulnerability profile, prevention & mitigation strategies; application of Remote Sensing & GIS in disaster assessment
  • Sustainable Development in addition to Environmental Protection
  • Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, as well as Data Interpretation
  • Data Analysis: Tabulation of data, visual representation of data, basic data analysis (mean, median, mode, variance, coefficient of variation), along with interpretation
  • Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in addition to its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, as well as Legal implications/problems
Hindu Philosophy & Temple System (Prelims Section B & Mains Paper 2)
  • Ramayanam: Basic knowledge of characters, Kandas, dynasties, as well as places
  • Candidates should note that, Mahabharatham: Basic knowledge of characters, Parvas, dynasties, along with places
  • Bhagavatham: Basic knowledge of characters, Skandams, in addition to places
  • Hindu Puranas: Basic knowledge of various Puranas along with 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
  • The department has confirmed that, 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 in addition to Gurus: Alwars (Vaishnavait Gurus); Nayanars (Saivait Gurus); Sankaracharya (Advaitha); Ramanujacharya (Visishtadvaitha); Madhwacharya (Dvaithadvaitham); Basava (Veera Saiva)
  • As per the official update, Family structure in Hindu Society – Adoption – Succession
  • Sources of Income for Temples along with Charitable Institutions
  • It is informed that, 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 as well as Pattadar Pass Book Act & Sections 75 to 86 of Endowments Act, 30/87)
APPSC Endowment Officer Selection Process
  • Preliminary Exam (Screening – qualifying)
  • Mains Examination (Merit-based)
  • Document Verification
Preparation Tips
  • The department has confirmed that, Prioritize AP-specific topics (history, economy, polity, bifurcation issues) as they carry high weightage
  • Revise current affairs daily from reliable sources
  • As per the official update, Practice previous year papers in addition to mock tests for both Prelims along with Mains
  • Strengthen logical reasoning, data interpretation, along with mental ability through regular practice
  • Make short notes on Hindu scriptures, Agamas, in addition to Endowments Act sections for quick revision
  • Interested applicants should know that, Focus on conceptual clarity in temple administration in addition to Hindu philosophy

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