APPSC CDPO Syllabus 2026: review Section Wise Topics & Assessment pattern

APPSC CDPO Syllabus

APPSC CDPO Syllabus 2026 includes Section 1 (General Studies & Mental Ability) along with Section 2 (Home Science / Social Work / Sociology with focus on Child Development, Nutrition & related areas) as per Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) assessment pattern.

APPSC CDPO Exam Pattern 2026

Section

Subject

Questions

Marks

Duration

Section 1

Interested applicants should know that, General Studies & Mental Ability

150

150

150 Minutes

Section 2

Home Science / Social Work / Sociology

150

150

150 Minutes

Aspirants are advised that, Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)

According to the latest notice, Each question carries 1 mark

Total Marks: 300

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APPSC CDPO Syllabus 2026 (Section Wise)

Section 1: General Studies & Mental Ability

The conducting body has announced that, General Studies

Current Affairs (National & International)

Candidates should note that, Indian Constitution & Polity

According to the latest notice, Indian Economy & Planning

Geography (India & World, with focus on Andhra Pradesh)

The department has confirmed that, History of India & Andhra Pradesh

Environmental Issues & Disaster Management

Science & Technology Developments

Mental Ability

Logical Reasoning

Interested applicants should know that, Analytical Ability

The department has confirmed that, Data Interpretation

Number Series & Sequences

Coding-Decoding

Problem Solving

Section 2: Home Science / Social Work / Sociology

Interested applicants should know that, Child Development

Aspirants are advised that, Growth & Development of Children (Stages & Principles)

The department has confirmed that, Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)

Child Psychology, Behaviour & Learning Processes

Family & Child Welfare

Nutrition

The official notification states that, Balanced Diet & Nutritional Requirements (especially for Women & Children)

Malnutrition, Deficiency Diseases & Public Health Nutrition

Food Science, Preservation & Dietetics

Problems in Improving Nutritional Status of Community

Home Science / Social Work

As per the official update, Family Resource Management & Health & Hygiene

Community Development & Social Welfare Programs

Aspirants are advised that, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)

Government Schemes for Women & Children

Aspirants are advised that, Women Empowerment & Family Welfare

Concept of Social Work, Historical Review (India & Abroad)

Fields & Methods of Social Work

Poverty, Unemployment & Social Control

Social Welfare Programs

The conducting body has announced that, ICDS & Related Initiatives

Interested applicants should know that, Women & Child Welfare Schemes

Interested applicants should know that, State & National Programs for Empowerment & Development