Exam Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the syllabus for the Thanedar Exam 2026 under Notification No. 13/2025. This exam is aimed at selecting candidates for the position of Thanedar in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. Aspirants can access the detailed syllabus, exam pattern, and marking scheme through the official website or this page.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Test – Essay | 1 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
| Paper I – General Studies & Mental Ability | 100 | 100 | 100 Minutes |
| Paper II – General Science & General Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 100 Minutes |
| Total | 201 | 250 | — |
Subject-wise Syllabus
- Qualifying Test – Essay (50 Marks)
- Essay in English, Telugu, or Urdu focused on the theme of Forests & Environment.
- Paper I – General Studies & Mental Ability
- General Science: Developments in Science & Technology
- Current Events of National & State Importance
- History of India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh & Indian National Movement
- Geography of India & Andhra Pradesh
- Indian Polity & Economy, Reforms, and Rural Development
- Mental Ability: Reasoning and Inferences
- Sustainable Development & Environmental Protection
- Disaster Management
- Paper II – General Science & General Mathematics (SSC Standard)
- General Science (50 Marks)
- Sources of Energy: Renewable & Non-renewable
- Living World: Nutrition, Respiration, and Digestive System
- Transportation & Excretion: Circulation of Blood, Heart, and Excretion in Humans
- Reproduction & Heredity
- Natural Resources
- Carbon Compounds
- Environmental Issues
- Ethnobotany
- General Mathematics (50 Marks)
- Arithmetic: Number Systems, Percentages, Profit & Loss
- Geometry: Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles
- Statistics: Data Collection, Histograms, Measures of Central Tendency
- General Science (50 Marks)
Preparation Tips
- Understand the complete syllabus and exam pattern.
- Create a realistic study timetable focusing on high-weightage topics.
- Refer to standard study materials and books.
- Practice previous years’ question papers.
- Take regular mock tests to improve time management.
- Stay updated with current affairs relevant to the exam.
- Maintain physical and mental well-being during preparation.
Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official APPSC Thanedar Notification & Syllabus PDF | Download Here |
| APPSC Official Website | Visit Here |
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