APPSC Syllabus 2026: Group A & B Technical Posts – Exam Pattern, Subject-wise Syllabus & Selection Process
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post/Exam Name | Common Combined Examination Scheme for Direct Recruitment to Group-A & Group-B, Technical Posts (Gazetted, Non-Ministerial/Technical) Rules, 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Check Official Notification |
| Application Mode | Check Official Notification |
| Job/Exam Location | Arunachal Pradesh |
Exam Pattern
Written Examination Pattern
| Paper | Type | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English & General Studies | Objective | 150 |
| Concerned Subject – Paper I | Descriptive | 150 |
| Concerned Subject – Paper II | Descriptive | 150 |
| Viva Voce Test | – | 50 |
| Total | 500 |
- Negative Marking: Not specified in the official notification.
- Exam Duration: Not specified — candidates should check the detailed admit card/exam instructions once released.
- Number of Questions: Not specified in the official notification.
Selection Stages
| Stage | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Test / Preliminary Examination | Conducted only if applicants exceed the requisite ratio; used solely to shortlist for the written examination |
| Written Examination | Objective + Descriptive papers (3 papers, 450 marks total) |
| Viva Voce Test | Final stage, carries 50 marks |
Subject-wise Syllabus
General English (Objective – 150 Marks)
- Fundamental language skills
- Grammar rules
- Vocabulary skills
- Reading and comprehension
General Studies (Objective – 150 Marks)
- Current affairs and recent developments
- Day-to-day pragmatic observations and matters of importance
- Science and technology
- General awareness related to International, National, and North-East India affairs
Concerned Subject – Paper I & Paper II (Descriptive – 150 Marks Each)
- The syllabus for Concerned Subject Papers I and II is post-specific and has not been detailed in the official notification.
- These descriptive papers are specific to the post applied for (e.g., Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Finance & Accounts, Law, etc.).
- APPSC will finalise the post-specific syllabus in consultation with the respective departments, as per Rule 5 of the Scheme.
- Candidates should refer to their post-specific department syllabus once APPSC publishes it.
How to Download Syllabus
- Visit the official APPSC website at appsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Notifications or Syllabus section on the homepage.
- Locate the notification titled "Common Combined Examination Scheme 2026 – Group-A & Group-B Technical Posts".
- Click the Download Syllabus link to access the PDF containing the General English and General Studies syllabus.
- For post-specific Concerned Subject syllabi, check the official website regularly or refer to the detailed admit card once released.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the APPSC Syllabus 2026? The APPSC Syllabus 2026 notified so far covers the General Paper (Objective) – General English and General Studies, worth 150 marks, under the Common Combined Examination Scheme for Group-A and Group-B Technical posts.
Q2. What is the exam pattern for APPSC 2026? The exam consists of General English & General Studies (Objective, 150 marks), Concerned Subject Paper-I (Descriptive, 150 marks), Concerned Subject Paper-II (Descriptive, 150 marks), and a Viva Voce Test (50 marks), for a total of 500 marks.
Q3. Is the APPSC syllabus the same for all Group-A and Group-B Technical posts? The General English and General Studies syllabus (150 marks) is common to all posts under this scheme. However, the Concerned Subject Papers I and II are post-specific and will be finalised separately by APPSC in consultation with the concerned department.
Q4. Where can I download the APPSC Syllabus PDF? The official syllabus PDF is available on the APPSC website; the direct notification link is provided in the Important Links section below.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the APPSC 2026 exam? The official notification does not specify negative marking for any of the papers. Candidates should check the detailed admit card or exam instructions once released.
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Coming Soon |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |