APPSC Thanedar Syllabus 2026 - Download PDF & Exam Pattern
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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has published the APPSC Thanedar Syllabus 2026 - Download PDF & Exam Pattern for candidates preparing for the examination. The subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern and other key details from the official release are summarised in the tables on this page. Use the official direct link below to access the original document.
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- Solve previous years papers to understand the question style.
Important Details
| Exam Name | APPSC Thanedar Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Thanedar (A.P. Forest Subordinate Service) |
| Total Vacancies | 10 Posts |
| Exam Mode | Offline / OMR Based Written Exam |
| Exam Type | Objective (MCQ) + Descriptive (Qualifying) |
| Total Questions | 200 (Objective Papers) + 1 Essay |
| Total Marks | 250 (200 Objective + 50 Qualifying) |
| Exam Duration | 100 Minutes per Objective Paper; 45 Minutes for Essay |
| Negative Marking | Yes (1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer in objective papers) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (Qualifying Essay + Objective Papers) |
| Exam Language | English/Telugu/Urdu (Essay); Bilingual for Objective |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Paper | Subject/Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Test | Essay in English/Telugu/Urdu (Theme: Forests & Environment) (Descriptive) | 1 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
| Paper I | General Studies & Mental Ability (Objective) | 100 | 100 | 100 Minutes |
| Paper II | General Science & General Mathematics (SSC Standard) (Objective) | 100 | 100 | 100 Minutes |
| Total | — | 200 | 200 | — |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject | Recommended Books | Author/Publication |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | Lucent's General Knowledge | Lucent Publications |
| General Studies (AP Specific) | Andhra Pradesh General Knowledge | Various (e.g., Vijeta Competitions) |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Mathematics | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations / NCERT Maths (Class 6-10) | R.S. Aggarwal |
| General Science | NCERT Science Textbooks (Class 6-10) | NCERT |
| Current Affairs | Pratiyogita Darpan / Monthly Magazines | Various Publications |
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