APPSC CDPO Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the APPSC CDPO Exam to recruit candidates for the post of Child Development Project Officer (CDPO). Candidates who are willing to apply for the post of CDPO must start their preparation with a clear understanding of the APPSC CDPO Syllabus 2025, as well as the exam pattern. As the syllabus provides the list of subject-wise topics that candidates have to prepare for the exam, and the exam pattern provides a clear understanding of the weightage of each section and the marking scheme of the exam.

APPSC CDPO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates preparing for the APPSC CDPO 2025 Exam must be familiar with the detailed APPSC CDPO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025. The exam pattern gives candidates an idea about the type of questions, whether objective, descriptive, or skill-based, and the marking criteria, including negative marking if applicable, and on the other hand, the syllabus ensures that candidates do not waste time on irrelevant topics and focus on the relevant subjects and topics. 

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APPSC CDPO Exam Pattern 2025

The APPSC CDPO Exam 2025 will consist of 2 Sections, i.e., Section I will include questions from General Science & Mental Ability, and Section II will include questions from Home Science/Social Work/Sociology. 

• Number of Questions: 300 (Each Section contains 150 Questions)
• Total Marks: 450
• Marking Scheme: Section I- Each question carries 1 Mark, and Section II- Each question carries 2 marks
• Subjects: Section I- General Science & Mental Ability and Section II- Home Science/Social Work/Sociology

APPSC CDPO Syllabus 2025

The APPSC CDPO Syllabus 2025 outlines the topics and subjects that candidates need to prepare for the APPSC CDPO Exam 2025. The APPSC CDPO syllabus is divided into two main sections, i.e., General Studies & Mental Ability (Section I) and Subject-Specific Topics (Section II).

Section I – General Studies and Mental Ability

This section evaluates a candidate’s awareness of current events, fundamental concepts of science, history, polity, economy, and analytical ability. It aims to test both general knowledge and mental aptitude required for administrative and developmental responsibilities.

• General Science
• Current Events of National and International Importance
• Developments in Science and Technology
• History of India
• Indian Polity and Economy
• Mental Ability
• World Geography and Geography of India (with focus on Andhra Pradesh)
• Disaster Management – Concepts, Man-Made & Natural Disasters, Causes, Mitigation Strategies

Section II – Subject-Specific Topics

This section focuses on specialized subjects like Home Science, Social Work, and Sociology, designed to assess a candidate’s understanding of child development, social welfare, nutrition, and community-related issues essential for the post of CDPO.

• Home Science
  (i) Agriculture productivity trends
  (ii) Child Development
  (iii) Food poisoning & food allergy
  (iv) Food Science and Nutrition
  (v) Population education
  (vi) Principles of meal planning
  (vii) Community nutrition problems
  (viii) Challenges in Indian villages
• Social Work
  (i) Concept & history of Social Work (India & abroad)
  (ii) Family and Child Welfare
  (iii) Family Welfare Planning
  (iv) Fields & Methods of Social Work
  (v) Women’s Welfare Programs in Andhra Pradesh
  (vi) Child Welfare Schemes
• Sociology
  (i) Nature & scope of Sociology
  (ii) Basic Social Institutions
  (iii) Poverty and Unemployment
  (iv) Social Control and Social Change
  (v) Social Interaction and Socialization
  (vi) Family and Social System