APPSC ASWO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026, Check Subject Wise Topics

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is going to recruit eligible candidates for the Assistant Social Welfare Officer (ASWO) post. The selection of candidates is based on a written exam and a computer proficiency test. Before starting preparation for the exam, candidates must first understand the complete subject-wise syllabus and exam pattern.

 Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern helps candidates to know all the subject-wise topics from which questions are asked in the exam and to know the complete exam format including the number of questions, total marks, duration, and more. 

APPSC ASWO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The APPSC ASWO 2026 written exam consists of general studies, the socio-cultural history of the state of Andhra Pradesh, the Indian Constitution, and welfare schemes for the oppressed classes. Knowledge of the syllabus helps the candidates to understand the important topics and allows them to form their study plans accordingly.

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APPSC ASWO Exam Pattern 2026

The APPSC ASWO Written Exam includes 3 papers, i.e., Paper 1 General Studies,  Paper 2 Socio-cultural History of the State of Andhra Pradesh, and Paper 3 Indian Constitution & Welfare Schemes.

• Number of Questions: 150 (Each Paper)
• Marks: 150 (Each Paper)
• Duration: 150 Minutes (Each Paper)
• Negative Marking: ⅓ of the mark

APPSC ASWO Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Individuals passing the written exam will have to give the CPT.

• Intended for: Checking basic computer proficiency
• Marks to be obtained: 100
• Time given: 60 minutes

APPSC ASWO Syllabus 2026

Paper I: General Studies and Mental Ability

The paper assesses knowledge of general awareness, current affairs, and analytical skills. Main subjects include:

• National, international, and Andhra Pradesh current affairs
• General Science applications
• Science and Technology and Information Technology
• History of India and the Indian National Movement
• Geography and history of Andhra Pradesh
• Indian system and political system
• Constitutional matters, policies, reforms, and e-Governance
• Indian economic and planning processes
• Sustainable development and environmental protection methods
• Disaster management methods
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Data interpretation (tables, graphs, and basic statistics)

Paper II: Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh and Welfare Programmes

This paper is dedicated to the cultural and social history of Andhra Pradesh, as well as the various welfare schemes undertaken. A few of the points it aims to address are:

• History of Andhra Pradesh at its early stage,
• Major kingdoms of Andhra Pradesh and its medieval history,
• Freedom struggle and Andhra struggle,
• Formation of Andhra state and developments leading to formation of Andhra Pradesh till 2014
• Welfare activities and economic policy of the government especially for downtrodden and weaker sections of Andhra Pradesh

Paper III: Indian Constitution and Welfare Measures

The goal of this thesis is to explore the influence of the Indian Constitution on measures for the upliftment and protection of weaker sections of society and to provide an overview of the key areas of study:

• The unique features of the Indian Constitution;
• Fundamental Rights therein;
• Directive Principles of State Policy;
• The Union and State governments—their structure and functions;
• The nature and pattern of federal relations in the Indian State;
• The concept of constitutional amendments;
• The system of local self-government;
• Various Constitutional and statutory provisions available for SCs, STs, OBCs, women, minorities, and weaker sections.

How to Prepare for the APPSC ASWO Exam 2026

• Understand the syllabus: Divide topics into daily and weekly targets.
• Paper I: Revise current affairs regularly and practise reasoning and data-analysis questions.
• Papers II and III: Focus on Andhra Pradesh history, welfare programmes, constitutional provisions, and safeguards for weaker sections.
• Revise and practise: Solve previous years' questions and take timed mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
• Manage negative marking: Avoid unnecessary guessing and answer with confidence.
• Practise computers: Keep up CPT preparation alongside the written exam.