APPSC Horticulture Officer Syllabus 2026 - Exam Pattern, Papers & Topic-Wise Syllabus

Eligibility

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Important Dates

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APPSC Horticulture Officer Syllabus 2026 - Key Details

• exam mode: OMR-based objective type across qualifying language paper, Paper-I (General Studies & Mental Ability), and Paper-II & III (Horticulture).
• total questions: 450; total marks: 450; duration: 450 minutes; negative marking: 1/3 per incorrect answer.
• Papers: Qualifying English & Telugu; Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability; Paper-II & Paper-III: Horticulture.

Syllabus Overview

Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability

• Current affairs (national and international)
• General science and its day-to-day applications
• Social, economic, and political history of modern India with focus on Andhra Pradesh
• Indian polity and governance
• Mental ability, logical reasoning, and data interpretation
• Sustainable development and environmental protection

Papers II & III: Core Horticulture Topics

• Fundamentals of Horticulture & Plant Propagation
• Pomology (Fruit Science)
• Olericulture (Vegetable Science)
• Commercial Floriculture & Landscaping
• Greenhouse Management
• Plant Physiology & Growth Regulators
• Medicinal, Aromatic, Spice, and Plantation Crops
• Plant Pathology & Entomology

Preparation Tips

• Start with General Studies & Mental Ability as it is commonly qualifying.
• Break down Horticulture syllabus into the identified eight subject areas and study sequentially.
• Emphasize Pomology and Olericulture due to wide crop coverage.
• Use diagrams and flowcharts for Plant Physiology topics.
• Practice previous APPSC papers and related posts to gauge exam difficulty.

Official Resources

• Official website: psc.ap.gov.in

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