APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2025 for Prelims & Mains Exams
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various Group 3 services, including the esteemed Endowment Officer posts. To prepare efficiently, the candidates need to go through the detailed APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus, along with the exam pattern and marking scheme. The selection process for APPSC Endowment Officer Grade-III includes a screening test (prelims) and mains exam (both are objective type).
APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025
The APPSC Endowment Officer Exam will be conducted in 2 parts, i.e., prelims exam and mains exam. The detailed exam pattern for both papers has been provided below. Candidates can go through these exam patterns to make a strategy for the preparation of the exam.
APPSC Endowment Officer Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The Prelims Exam will consist of 2 sections, i.e., Section A & B. Section A will include 50 Questions from General Studies & Mental Ability with a total of 50 marks, and Section B will include 100 Questions from Hindu Philosophy & Temple System with a total of 100 marks. Each question will carry 1 mark, and there will be a negative marking of 0.33 mark for each incorrect answer.
Sections
Subjects
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
A
General Studies & Mental Ability (జనరల్ స్టడీస్ & మెంటల్ ఎబిలిటీ)
50
50
B
Hindu Philosophy & Temple System (హిందూ తత్వశాస్త్రం & ఆలయ వ్యవస్థ)
The main exam will contain 2 papers, i.e., Paper 1 & 2. Paper 1 will include 150 questions from General Studies & Mental Ability, with a total of 150 marks, and Paper 2 will include 150 questions from Hindu Philosophy & Temple System, with a total of 150 marks. For each correct answer, 1 Mark will be awarded, and for each incorrect answer, there will be a negative marking of 0.33 mark.
Papers
Subjects
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
Duration
Paper 1
General Studies & Mental Ability (జనరల్ స్టడీస్ & మెంటల్ ఎబిలిటీ)
150
150
150 Minutes
Paper 2
Hindu Philosophy & Temple System (హిందూ తత్వశాస్త్రం & ఆలయ వ్యవస్థ)
150
150
150 Minutes
APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2025
Candidates can go through the complete syllabus as provided below for both General Studies & Mental Ability and Hindu Philosophy & Temple System. It is a very important part of the preparation for the candidates as it provides an idea of topics to be focused on while preparing for the exam. Candidates can check the APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2025 from the table provided below.
APPSC Endowment Officer Syllabus 2025
Subjects
Topics
General Studies & Mental Ability
Events of National and International Importance
Current Affairs- International, National, and Regional
General Science and its applications to the day to day life Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and Information Technology
The Social-Economic and Political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh
Indian Polity and Governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms, and e-government initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh
Economic Development in India since Indipendace with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh
Physical Geography of India Sub-Continent and Andhra Pradesh
Disaster Management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster
Sustainalble Development and Environmental Protection
Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, and Data Interpretation
Data Analysis: Tabulation of Data Visual Representation of Data Basic Data Analysis (Summary Statistics such as mean, median, mode, variance, and coefficient of variation) and Interpretation
Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and Legal implications/problems
Hindu Philosophy & Temple System
Ramayanam Basic Knowledge about different characters in Ramayanam – Various parts (Kandaas) of Ramayanam – Dynasties mentioned in Ramayanam. Basic Knowledge about various places mentioned in Ramayanam.
Mahabharatham Basic Knowledge about different characters in Mahabharatham – Various parts (Parvaas) of Mahabharatham – Dynasties mentioned in Mahabharatham. Basic Knowledge about various places mentioned in Mahabharatham.
Bhagavatham Basic Knowledge about different characters in Bhagavatham – Various parts (Skandams) of Bhagavatham – Basic Knowledge about various places mentioned in Bhagavatham.
Hindu Puranas Basic knowledge in various Hindu Puranas – Basic Knowledge about various places mentioned in Puranas.
Temple Agamas – Different Agamas in Hindu Sastraas:I) Vaishnavam: a) Vaikhanasam, b) Pancharathram, c) Chattada Srivaishnavam,II) Saivam: a) Smardham, b) Adi Saiva, c) Veera Saiva, d) Jangama, e) Kapalika etc.,III) Mother Goddesses: Sakteyam.
Hindu festivals will be celebrated in different parts of India. Classical fine Arts of Indian origin.
Vedic Culture: Yagnas & Yagams in Vedic Culture – Vedas – Upavedas – Upanishads – Dharmas in different stages of life.
Different Philosophies & Cults in Hindu Religion and Gurus who Professed Different Philosophies & Cults In The History Of Hindu Religion: 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)].
FAQs
The selection process for APPSC Endowment Officer includes two stages- Prelims and Mains
APPSC Endowment Officer Prelims Exam consists of 150 questions from General Studies & Mental Ability and Hindu Philosophy & Temple System.
