APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2019-20: Check Detailed APPSC Group 1 Syllabus For Prelims & Mains
APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2019-20: APPSC Group 1 aspirants must have a clear knowledge of the APPSC Group 1 syllabus so that they can plan their preparation accordingly.Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission or APPSC, in short, conducts various exams for the recruitment of various posts in various departments, offices, and ministries of AP State Government.
One of the major exams conducted by APPSC is the APPSC Group 1 Exam. APPSC Group 1 exam is conducted to fill up vacancies for various Group 1 posts, such as Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Deputy Superintendent of Police & Jails, District Fire Officers, etc.
As you can see, APPSC Group 1 posts are of higher level with lots of responsibilities. There is a huge demand among youths for APPSC Group 1 posts and thousands of candidates appear for the exam for a handful number of vacancies. So, candidates who are really serious about bagging an APPSC Group 1 job must prepare in a serious manner. One of the prerequisites of your APPSC Group 1 preparation is having a thorough knowledge of the APPSC Group 1 2019-20 syllabus as set by the commission. In this article, we will provide you with all the necessary information about APPSC Group 1 syllabus. Read on.
Before getting into the detailed APPSC Group 1 Syllabus, candidates should be aware of the APPSC Group 1 exam pattern and selection process.
The APPSC Group 1 selection process includes three stages:
Prelims
Mains
Interview
The Prelims and Mains are written examination. In the next sections, we will provide you with the detailed APPSC Group 1 syllabus for Prelims and Mains.
Each paper comprises 120 questions, each carrying 1 marks. The time duration for each of the two papers is 120 minutes. Let us have a look at the APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus for General Studies and General Aptitude:
APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus For General Studies (Paper I)
The APPSC Group 1 Prelims Paper 1 (General Studies) Syllabus comprises the following:
A. History & Culture
Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Jainism & Buddhism, the Maurya & Gupta Empire, Foreign Invasions, etc.
Kanauj, South Indian Dynasties – the Chalukyas, the Cholas, the Hoyasalas, the Yedavas, and others.
The Delhi Sultanate & Mughal Empire, Vijaynagar Empire, the Bhakti Movement & Sufism.
The European Trading Companies in India
Modern Indian History – the Revolt of 1857, Indian Independence Movement, Social Reform Movements in 19th Century India, etc.
Mahatma Gandhi, Dr BR Ambedkar
B. Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations.
Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, etc.
Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Parliament and State Legislatures
Constitutional Authorities
Impact of Liberalization
Rights Issues (Human Rights, Women Rights, SC/ST Rights, Child Rights) etc.
India’s Foreign Policy and International Relations
Characteristics/Basic Features of Andhra Pradesh Economy
D. Geography
General Geography
Physical Geography
Social Geography
Economic Geography
APPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus For General Aptitude (Paper II)
The APPSC Group 1 Prelims Paper 2 (General Aptitude) Syllabus comprises the following:
A. General, Mental & Psychological Abilities
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Number Series, Coding-Decoding.
Problems Related to Relations.
Shapes and their Sub-Sections, Venn Diagram
Problems Based on Clocks, Calendar and Age
Number System and Order of Magnitude
Ratio, Proportion and Variation
Central Tendencies – Mean, Median, Mode
Power and Exponent, H.C.F. and L.C.M.
Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss
Time and Work, Time and Distance, Speed and Distance
Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes, Volume and Surface Area of Sphere, Cone, Cylinder, Cubes and Cuboids
Lines, Angles and Common Geometrical Figures — Transverse and Parallel Lines, Properties of Triangles, Quadrilateral, Rectangle, Parallelogram and Rhombus
Introduction to Algebra
Data Interpretation, Data Analysis, Data Sufficiency, and Concepts of Probability
Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and Analyzing Emotions, Dimensions of Emotional Intelligence, Coping with Emotions, Empathy and Coping with Stress
Social Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving and Assessment of Personality.
APPSC Group 1 Mains exam has two qualifying papers and five merit-ranking papers.
The two qualifying papers are English and Telugu.
APPSC Group 1 Main Syllabus For English
Essay
Letter Writing
Press Release
Report Writing
Writing on Visual Information
Formal Speech
Precis Writing
Reading Comprehension
English Grammar
Translation
APPSC Group 1 Main Syllabus For Telugu
Essay
Elaborate the Thought of Verse/Poetic
Precis Writing
Comprehension Test
Formal Speech
Statement Preparation
Letter Writing
Debate Writing
Application Writing
Report Writing
Dialogue Skills
Translation
Telugu Grammar
The APPSC Syllabus for Group 1 merit-ranking papers are as under. Each paper is of 150 marks and the time duration for each paper is 150 minutes.
APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus For General Essay (Paper I)
In this paper, you have to write three essays of around 800 words each. The essays are based on:
Current Affairs
Socio-Political Issues
Socio-Economic Issues
Socio-Environmental Issues
Cultural and Historical Aspects
Issues Related to Civic Awareness
Reflective Topics
APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus For History, Culture & Geography of India & Andhra Pradesh (Paper II)
A. History & Culture of India
Pre-Historic Cultures in India
South Indian Dynasties, the Delhi Sultanate, Advent of Islam n India, Growth of Vernacular Languages, Scripts, Literature, Fine Arts
The Mughals Administration, Rise of Maratha Empire, Advent of Europeans in India, Rise of East India Company
Rise of British Rule in India from 1757 to 1856, Rise of Indian Nationalism
Indian Nationalism, Independence and Partition of India
B. History & Culture of Andhra Pradesh
Ancient Andhra Pradesh
Medieval Andhra Pradesh
Modern Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh and National Movement
C. Geography: India & Andhra Pradesh
Physical Features and Resources
Economic Geography
Social Geography
Fauna and Floral Geography
Environmental Geography
APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus For Polity, Constitution, Governance, Laws & Ethics (Paper III)
Indian Polity and Constitution
Public Administration and Governance
Ethics in Public Service and Knowledge of Law – Basic Knowledge of Laws in India
APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus For Economy & Development of India & Andhra Pradesh (Paper IV)
Major Challenges of Indian Economy
Resource Mobilization in Indian Economy
Resource mobilization in Andhra Pradesh
Government Budgeting
Government Budgeting in Andhra Pradesh
Inclusive Growth
Agricultural Development
Agriculture Development in Andhra Pradesh
Industrial Development and Policy
Industrial Policy of the AP Government
Infrastructure in India
Infrastructure Development in Andhra Pradesh
APPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus For Science & Technology (Paper V)
Science & Technology in Everyday Life; National Policies on Proliferation of Science, Technology and Innovation; India’s Contribution in the Field of Science and Technology, etc.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Indian Space Programme
Indian’s Energy Needs, Efficiency and Resources
Development Vs. Nature/Environment
Environmental Pollution and Solid Waste Management
Nature, Scope and Applications of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology in India
Human Diseases-Microbial Infections
Issues Related to Intellectual Property Rights in the Field of Science and Technology, Promotion of Science in AP and India.
So, now you have the detailed APPSC Group 1 Syllabus for both Prelims and Mains. Finish each and every topic thoroughly. You must have a strong command over the entire syllabus.
For the General Aptitude section of Prelims, you can take the free bank mock test series of Embibe for free. The syllabus is almost the same for both and hence, these tests will help you in your APPSC Group 1 preparation as well.
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