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Get UpdatesAndhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) released the notification about the Group 1 Service exam for the recruitment of various vacancies in the Government of Andhra Pradesh on December 8, 2023. Applications were invited through online mode only. Candidates should read the notification of APPSC Group 1 exam carefully before applying for this recruitment. Candidates should make sure that they are eligible for this APPSC Group 1 recruitment. By completing the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR), candidates will generate a user ID. By using the user ID and password, candidates can apply for the posts of Group 1 services exam.
APPSC Group 1 exam is held in two stages, preliminary (objective type) and main (written type). Candidates need to qualify in the preliminary exam to appear for the main examination. The final selection of candidates will be based on two successive stages including written exam and oral test (interview).
| Full Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Group 1 Exam |
| Short Exam Name | APPSC Group 1 |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Frequency of Conduct | Vacancy Based |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Languages | English, Telugu |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | 370 Rs [Online] |
| APPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam - Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Number of Seats | 81 Seats |
Upcoming Dates and Events
02 Sep, 2024 - 06 Sep, 2024
Exam | Mode: Offline
08 Sep, 2024 - 09 Sep, 2024
Exam | Mode: Offline
Past Dates and Events
12 Apr, 2024
Answer Key - Final | Mode: Online
12 Apr, 2024
Result | Mode: Online
19 Mar, 2024 - 21 Mar, 2024
Objection Answer Key | Mode: Online
18 Mar, 2024
Answer Key - Initial Key | Mode: Online
17 Mar, 2024
Exam | Mode: Offline
10 Mar, 2024
Admit Card | Mode: Online
Past Dates and Events
01 Jan, 2024 - 28 Jan, 2024
Application | Mode: Online
08 Dec, 2023
Advertisement | Mode: Online
APPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility criteria of APPSC Group 1 is prescribed by the conducting authority, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. Candidates should make sure that they meet the eligibility requirement before applying for the APPSC Group 1 exam.
Age Limit: Candidates should possess minimum 18 years of age and maximum 42 years of age.
For Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) Post - minimum 21 years of age and maximum 30 years of age
Age Relaxation:
Physically Handicapped Persons – 10 years
SC/ST & BC – 5 years
State Government Employees of Andhra Pradesh – 05 years
NCC (worked as Instructor in NCC) – 03 years
Ex-Servicemen – 03 years
Temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum service of six months – 03 years
| Category ` | Height | Chest | Weight |
| Men | 167.6 Cms | 86.3 Cms | - |
| Women | 152.5 Cms | - | 45.5 Kgs |
| Category | Right Eye | Left Eye |
Standard-I | Distant Vision: V–6/6 Near Vision: Reads 0.6 | Distant Vision: V–6/6 Near Vision: Reads 0.6 |
| Category | Better Eye | Worse Eye |
| Standard-II | Distant Vision: V–6/6 Near Vision: Reads 0.6 | Distant Vision: V- without glasses – Not below 6/6; and after correction with glasses not below 6/24 Near Vision: Reads 1 |
| Standard-III | Distant Vision: V without glasses – Not below 6/24 and after correction with glasses not below 6/6 Near Vision: Reads 0.8 | Distant Vision: V- without glasses – Not below 6/24, and after correction with glasses not below 6/12 Near Vision: Reads 1 |
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
APPSC Group 1 Application Procedure: The application form is available online. However, candidates were able to pay the application fee both online and offline. Candidates had to complete the ‘One Time Profile Registration’ to apply for the APPSC Group 1 services. One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) is the common registration process for all recruitment of APPSC, click here to know more about the OTPR here.
One Time Profile Registration (OTPR):
Before starting the One Time Profile Registration, candidates had to turn off the pop-up blocker.
Click on the OTPR link, a new window was displayed on the screen.
Candidates had to fill their basic particular details in the web page like Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email, Address, Educational Qualification etc.
Before submitting the OTPR form, click on the preview button to check the entered particular details.
Upload the photograph and signature in the required format.
A unique User ID was generated after the final submission of the OTPR form.
Online Application Form Process:
Click on the ‘Online Application Submission’ link for filling the Group 1 service exam.
Then select the ‘Group 1 services notification by using the radio button and click on the ‘continue’ button.
Enter the ‘OTPR ID’ & ‘Password’ and press the ‘Go’ button on the web page.
Fill up the Aadhar number on the space provided in the online application form and proceed to the next step.
Candidates had to provide the required details of personal information and they had to check the photograph the signature.
Click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the APPSC group 1 online application submission process.
Application Fee and Mode of Payment:
Finally, candidates had to pay the application fee to complete the whole online application process.
Application Fee:
SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men – Rs.120 (application fee)
Other categories – Rs.250 (processing fee) + Rs.120 (application fee)
Click on the ‘Proceed to Payment’ button to pay the application fee.
Payment Mode: ‘Online’ mode by Net Banking/Credit card/Debit Card.
NOTE: Initial Public Offerings (IPO) and Demand Drafts (DD) were not accepted.
After the payment of application fee, candidates had to fill other details including personal details, qualification details, post preference, zone & district, and examination preference location.
Finally, candidates had to click on the ‘save’ button to generate the receipt of online application form.
Candidates could take the printout of the submitted online application form for future use.
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Online | Male, Female | ₹ 370 | |
| ST, OBC, SC | Online | Male, Female | ₹ 250 | |
| OBC, EWS, General, ST, SC | PWD | Online | Male, Female | ₹ 250 |
History and culture |
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| Indus valley civilization: Features, sites, society, cultural history, art, and religion |
| Vedic age-Mahajanapadas, religions-Jainism and Buddhism |
| The Maghadas, the Mauryan, foreign invasions on India and their impact, the Kushans |
| The Sathavahanas the Sangam age, the Sungas, the Gupta empire-their administration, social, religious, and economic conditions-art, architecture, literature, science, and technology |
| The Kanauj and their contributions, south Indian dynasties-the Badami Chalukyas, the eastern Chalukyas, the Rastrakutas, the Kalyani Chalukyas, the Cholas, the Hoyasalas, the Yedavas, the Kakatiyas, and the Reddis |
| The Delhi sultanate, the Vijaynagar empire and the Mughal empire, the Bhakti movement and Sufism-administration, economy, society, religion, literature, arts, and architecture |
| The European trading companies in India-their struggle for supremacy with special reference to Bengal, Bombay, Madras, Mysore, Andhra, and Nizam, governor-generals, and viceroys |
| Indian war of independence of 1857-origin, nature, causes, consequences, and significance with special reference to concerned state, religious, and social reform movements in 19th century in India and concerned state, India's freedom movement |
| Revolutionaries in India and abroad |
| Mahatma Gandhi, his thoughts, principles, and philosophy |
| Important Satyagrahas, the role of Sardar Patel, Subash Chandrabose in freedom movement and post independence consolidation |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, his life and contribution to making of Indian constitution, India after independence-reorganization of the states in India |
Constitution, polity, social justice, and international relations |
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| Indian constitution: Evolution, features, preamble, fundamental rights, fundamental duties, directive principles of state policy, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure |
| Functions and responsibilities of the union and the states, parliament, and state legislatures: Structure, function, power, and privileges |
| Issues and challenges pertaining to federal structure: Devolution of power and finances up to local levels and challenges therein |
| Constitutional authorities: Powers, functions, and responsibilities-Panchayati raj, public policy, and governance |
| Impact of liberalization, privatization, and globalization on governance-statutory, regulatory, and quasi-judicial bodies |
| Rights issues (human rights, women rights, SC/ST rights, child rights) etc |
| India's foreign policy, international relations, important institutions, agencies and fora, their structure and mandate, important policies and programmes of central and state governments |
Indian and Andhra Pradesh economy and planning |
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| Basic characteristics of Indian economy as a developing economy-economic development since independence objectives and achievements of planning, NITI Ayog and its approach to economic development, growth and distributive justice |
| Basic characteristics of Indian economy as a developing economy-economic development human development index, India's rank in the world, environmental degradation and challenges, sustainable development, environmental policy |
| National income and its concepts and components-India’s national accounts, demographic issues, poverty and inequalities, occupational structure and unemployment, various schemes of employment and poverty eradication |
| National income and its concepts and components-issues of rural development and urban development |
| Indian agriculture-irrigation and water, inputs of agriculture, agricultural strategy and agricultural policy, agrarian crisis and land reforms, agricultural credit, minimum support prices, malnutrition and food security |
| Indian agriculture-Indian industry, industrial policy, make-in India, start-up and stand-up programmes, SEZs and industrial corridors, energy and power policies, economic reforms, liberalization, privatization and globalization |
| Indian agriculture-international trade and balance of payments, India and WTO |
| Financial institutions-RBI and monetary policy, banking and financial sector reforms, commercial banks and NPAs, financial markets, instabilities, stock exchanges and SEBI, Indian tax system and recent changes, GST and its impact on commerce and industry |
| Financial institutions-centre, states financial relations, financial commissions, sharing of resources and devolution, public debt and public expenditure, fiscal policy and budget |
| The characteristics/ basic features of Andhra Pradesh economy after bifurcation in 2014-impact of bifurcation on the endowment of natural resources and state revenue, disputes of river water sharing and their impact on irrigation |
| The characteristics/ basic features of Andhra Pradesh economy after bifurcation in 2014-new challenges to industry and commerce, the new initiatives to develop infrastructure, power and transport, information technology and e-governance |
| The characteristics/ basic features of Andhra Pradesh economy after bifurcation in 2014-approaches to development and initiatives in agriculture, industry, and social sector, urbanization and smart cities, skill development and employment |
| The characteristics/ basic features of Andhra Pradesh economy after bifurcation in 2014-social welfare programmes |
| Andhra Pradesh reorganization act, 2014-economic issues arising out of bifurcation, central government's assistance for building a new capital, compensation for loss of revenue, development of backward districts |
| Andhra Pradesh reorganization act, 2014-issues such as Vizag railway zone, Kadapa steel factory, Dugarajapatnam airport, express ways, and industrial corridors etc, special status and special assistance, controversy, government's stand and measure |
Geography |
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| General geography: Earth in solar system, motion of the earth, concept of time, season, internal structure of the earth, major landforms, and their features |
| General geography: Atmosphere-structure and composition, elements and factors of climate, air masses and fronts, atmospheric disturbances, climate change |
| General geography: Oceans-physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, hydrological disasters, marine, and continental resources |
| Physical: World, India and concerned state-major physical divisions, earthquakes, landslides, natural drainage, climatic changes and regions, monsoon, natural vegetation, parks and sanctuaries, major soil types, rocks, and minerals |
| Social: World, India, and concerned state-distribution, density, growth, sex-ratio, literacy, occupational structure, SC and ST population, rural-urban components, racial, tribal, religious and linguistic groups |
| Social: Urbanization, migration, and metropolitan regions |
| Economic: World, India, and concerned state-major sectors of economy, agriculture, industry, and services, their salient features |
| Economic: Basic industries-agro, mineral, forest, fuel, and manpower based industries, transport and trade, pattern, and issues |
General mental and psychological abilities |
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| 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-including weighted mean |
| Power and exponent, square, square root, cube root, 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, angels, and common geometrical figures-properties of transverse and parallel lines, properties of triangles, quadrilateral, rectangle, parallelogram, and rhombus |
| Introduction to algebra-BODMAS, simplification of weird symbols |
| 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 |
Science and technology |
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| Science and technology: Nature and scope of science and technology; relevance of science and technology to the day to day life; national policy on science, technology, and innovation |
| Science and technology: Institutes and organization in India promoting integration of science, technology, and innovation, their activities and contribution; contribution of prominent Indian scientists |
| Information and communication technology (ICT): Nature and scope of ICT; ICT in day to day life; ICT and industry, ICT and governance-various government schemes promoting use of ICT, E-Governance programmes and services; netiquettes |
| Information and communication technology (ICT): Cyber security concerns-national cyber crime policy |
| Technology in space and defence: Evolution of Indian space programme, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)-it's activities and achievements; various satellite programmes, satellites for telecommunication |
| Technology in space and defence: Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) Satellites; satellites for defence, Eduset or satellites for academic purposes |
| Technology in space and defence: Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)-vision, mission, and activities |
| Energy requirement and efficiency: India's existing energy needs and deficit; India's energy resources and dependence, energy policy of India government policies and programmes. Solar, wind, and nuclear energy |
| Environmental science: Issues and concerns related to environment, its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the national and the international level; biodiversity-its importance and concerns |
| Environmental science: Climate change, international initiatives (policies, protocols) and India's commitment; forest and wildlife-legal framework for forest and wildlife conservation in India |
| Environmental science: Environmental hazards, pollution, carbon emission, global warming. National action plans on climate change and disaster management. Biotechnology and nanotechnology; |
| Environmental science: Nature, scope, and application, ethical, social, and legal issues, government policies |
| Environmental science: Nature, scope, and application, ethical, social, and legal issues, government policies. Genetic engineering, issues related to it and its impact on human life, health and environment |
Current events of regional, national, and international importance |
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Essay |
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| Descriptive/ analytical/ philosophical/ based on current affairs |
Letter writing |
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| A formal letter expressing one's opinion about an issue with daily office matters/ a problem that has occurred in the office/ an opinion in response to one sought by a ranked officer, etc |
Press release/ appeal |
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| The PR or appeal should be on an issue pertaining to a recent concern/ problem/ disaster/ rumours, etc |
Report writing |
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| A report on an official function/ event/ field trip/ survey, etc |
Writing on visual information |
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| A report on a graph/ image/ flow chart/ table of comparison/ simple statistical data, etc |
Formal speech |
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| A speech (in a formal style) that is to be read out in a formal function-inauguration speech, an educational seminar/conference, a formal ceremony of importance, etc |
Precis writing |
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Reading comprehension |
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English Grammar |
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| Tenses, voice, narration (direct-indirect), transformation of sentences, use of articles and determiner, use of prepositions, use of phrasal verbs, use of idiomatic expressions, administrative glossary, synonyms/antonym, one-word substitution |
| Cohesive devices/ connectives/ linkers, affixes, words that cause confusion like homonyms/homophones |
Translation |
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| Translation of a short passage from regional language to English |
Essay |
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| Descriptive/ analytical/ philosophical/ based on current affairs |
Elaborate the thought of poetic or verse |
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Precis writing |
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Comprehension |
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Formal speech |
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| Welcome, farewell, inauguration, etc/ speech for the press conference (energy, farm credit, pollution, health related policy or problem) |
Prepare the statements for publicity media |
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Letter writing |
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| Congratulation/ best wishes/ request/ complaint, etc |
Debate writing |
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| Newspaper issues/ current issues/ editorial presenting individual opinion |
Application writing |
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Report writing |
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Dialogue writing or dialogue skills |
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| Dialogues between two people (group discussion, work of the meeting, water, agriculture, health, sanitation, education related problems, etc) |
Translation |
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| Translation from English to Telugu language |
Grammar of Telugu |
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Current affairs |
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Socio-political issues |
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Socio-economic issues |
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Socio-environmental issues |
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Cultural and historical aspects |
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Issues related to civic awareness |
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Reflective topics |
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History and culture of India |
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| Pre-historic cultures in India, Indus valley civilization, Vedic culture, Mahajanapadas, emergence of new religions-Jainism, Buddhism, rise of the Magadha and age of the Mauryas, Ashoka Dharma, foreign invasions on India-the Kushans |
| The Satavahanas, the Sangam age in south India, the Sungas, the Guptas, the Kanauj, and their contributions, historical accounts of foreign travelers, early educational institutions |
| The Pallavas, the Badami Chalukyas, the eastern Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas, the Kalyani Chalukyas, and the Cholas-socio cultural contributions, language, literature art and architecture, Delhi sultanates, advent of Islam and its impact |
| Religious movements like Bhakti and Sufi, and its influence |
| Growth of vernacular languages, scripts, literature, fine arts-socio cultural conditions of the Kakatiyas, the Vijayanagaras, the Bahmanis, the Qutubsahis, and their cotemporary south Indian kingdoms |
| The Mughals administration, socio-religious life and cultural developments, Shivaji and rise of Maratha empire, advent of Europeans in India |
| Trade practices, rise of East India company its hegemony, changes in administration, social and cultural spheres, role of Christian missionaries |
| Rise of British rule in India from 1757 to 1856, land revenue settlement, permanent settlement, Ryothvari and Mahalvari-1857 revolt and its impact, education, press, cultural changes, rise of national consciousness and changes |
| Socio-religious reform movements in 19th century-Rajaram Mohan Roy, Dayananda Saraswathi, Swamy Vivekananda, Annie Besant, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, and others |
| Rise of Indian nationalism, activities of Indian national congress, Vandemataram, home rule movements, self respect movement, Jyothiba Phule, Narayana Guru, Periyar Ramaswamy Naicker |
| Role of Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Vallabai Patel-Satyagraha, Quit India movement-Dr B.R. Ambedkar and his contributions |
| Indian nationalism in three phases-freedom struggle 1885-1905, 1905-1920, and Gandhi phase 1920-1947-peasant, women, tribal, and workers movements, role of different parties in freedom struggle, local and regional movements |
| Inter religious unity, and communalism |
| Independence and partition of India, India after Independence, rehabilitation after partition, linguistic reorganization of states, integration of the Indian states, Indian constitution, economic policies, foreign policy initiatives |
History and culture of Andhra Pradesh |
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| Ancient: The Satavahanas, the Ikshvakus, the Salankayanas, the Pallavas, and the Vishnukundins-social and economic conditions, religion, language (Telugu), literature, art and architecture, Jainism and Buddhism in Andhra |
| Ancient: The eastern Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas, the Renati Cholas, and others-socio-cultural life, religion, Telugu script and language, literature, art, and architecture |
| Medieval: Socio-cultural and religious conditions in Andhradesa 1000 to 1565 A.D., antiquity, origin and growth Telugu language and literature (Kavitraya-Asthadiggajas), fine arts |
| Medieval: Art and architecture during the reign of Kakatiyas, Reddis, Gajapatis, and Vijayanagaras, and their feudatories |
| Medieval: Historical monuments-significance, contribution of Qutubshahis to Andhra history and culture, regional literature, Praja Kavi, Vemana, and others |
| Modern: European trade establishments in Andhra, Andhra under the company rule, role of Christian missionaries, socio-cultural, literary awakening, C.P. Brown, Thamos Munro, Mackenzie, Zamindary, polegary system, native states and little kings |
| Modern: Role of social reformers-Gurajada Apparao, Kandukuri Veeresalingam, Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu, Gidugu Ramamurthy, Annie Besant, and others, Library Movement in Andhra Pradesh, role of newspaper |
| Modern: Folk and tribal culture, oral traditions, Subaltern culture, role of women |
| Nationalist movement: Role of Andhra leaders, justice party, Non-Brahmin Movement |
| Nationalist movement: Nationalist and revolutionary literature-Gurram Jashva, Boyi Bheemanna, Sri Sri, Garimella Satyanarayana, Rayaprolu Subbarao, Unnava Lakshminarayana, Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Choudhary, and others |
| Nationalist movement: Andhra mahasabhas, Andhra movement, prominent leaders-Alluri Sitaramraju, Duggirala Gopalakrishnaiah, Konda Venkatappayya, Pattabhi Seetaramaiah, Ponaka Kanakamma, Dokka Sitamma |
| Nationalist movement: Grandhlaya movement-Ayyanka Venkataratnam, Gadicherla Harisarvothamarao, Kasinanathuni Nagesvara Rao, Potti Sreeramulu |
| Nationalist movement: Formation of Andhra state, 1953-emergence of Andhra Pradesh, 1956-Andhra Pradesh, 1956 to 2014-causes for bifurcation, 2nd June 2014 impact |
| Andhra Pradesh: Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its impact on administrative, economic, social, political, cultural, and legal implications, loss of capital city, building of new capital and its financial Implications |
| Andhra Pradesh: Division of employees and their native issues, effect of bifurcation on trade and commerce, industry-implication of financial resources of state government |
| Andhra Pradesh: Developmental opportunities, socio-economic, cultural, and demographic impact of bifurcation, impact on river water sharing and other link issues, Andhra Pradesh reorganization act, 2014, the Arbitrariness of certain provisions |
Geography: India and Andhra Pradesh |
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| Physical features and resources: India and Andhra Pradesh, major land forms, climatic changes, soil types, rivers, water, streams, geology, rocks, mineral resources, metals, clays, construction materials, reservoirs, dams |
| Physical features and resources: Forests, mountains, hills, flora and fauna, plateau forests, hill forests, vegetation classification |
| Economic geography: Agriculture, live stocks, forestry, fishery, quarrying, mining, house hold manufacturing, industries-agro, mineral, forest, fuel, and man power, trade and commerce, communication, road transport, storage and others |
| Social geography: Population movements and distribution, human habitations, density, age, sex, rural, urban, race, caste, tribe, religion, linguistic, urban migration, education characteristics |
| Fauna and floral geography: Wild animals, animals, birds, reptiles, mammals, trees and plants, and others |
| Environmental geography: Sustainable development, globalization, temperature, humidity, cloudiness, winds, special weather phenomena |
| Environmental geography: Natural hazards-earth quakes, land slides, floods, cyclones, cloud burst, disaster management, impact assessment, environmental pollution, pollution management |
Indian polity and constitution |
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| Indian constitution and its salient features, functions and duties of the Indian union and the state governments |
| Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, role of governor in states, distribution of powers between the union and states (union list, state list, and concurrent list)-issues and challenges |
| Rural and urban local governance under 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment, constitutional authorities and their role |
| Parliament and state legislatures-structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers and privileges, and issues arising out of these |
| Judiciary in India-structure and functions, important provisions relating to emergency and constitutional amendments, judicial review, public interest litigation |
Public administration and governance |
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| Meaning, nature, and scope of public administration, evolution in India, administrative ideas in Kautilya's Arthashastra, Mughal administration, legacy of British rule |
| Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues and problems of implementation |
| Development processes-the role of civil society, NGOs, and other stakeholders |
| Statutory, regulatory, and various quasi-judicial authorities, role of civil services in democracy |
| Good governance and e-governance, transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in governance, Citizen's Charter |
| RTI, public service act and their implications, concept of social audit, and its importance |
Ethics in public service and knowledge of law |
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| Ethics and human interface: Essence, determinants, and consequences of ethics in human actions, dimensions of ethics, ethics in private and public relationships, ethics-integrity and accountability in public service |
| Human values: Understanding the harmony in existence human relationships in the society and in the nature |
| Human values: Gender equability in the relationships, role of family, society, and educational institutions in imparting values to citizens, lessons from the lives, and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administrations |
| Attitude: Content, functions, its influence, and relation with thought and behaviour, moral, and political attitudes, role of social influence, and persuasion |
| Attitude: Emotional intelligence, concepts and their utilities and application in administration and governance |
| Concept of public service, Philosophical basis of governance professional ethics in the light of right understanding and vision for holistic technologies, codes of ethics, codes of conduct, RTI, public service act |
| Leadership ethics, work culture, ethical principles with in an organizational content |
| Ethical and moral values in governance, ethical issues in international relations, corruption, Lokpal, Lokayukta |
Basic knowledge of laws in India |
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| Constitution of India: Nature and salient features, fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy, bifurcation of powers between centre and state (state list, union list, and concurrent list), powers of judiciary, executive, and legislature |
| Civil and criminal laws: Hierarchy of civil and criminal courts in India, difference between substantial and procedural laws, order and decree, new developments in criminal laws, Nirbhaya act |
| Labour law: Concept of social welfare legislations in India, changing trends in employment, and necessity for new labour laws |
| Cyber laws: Information technology act, cyber security and cyber crime, difficulties in determining competent jurisdiction of courts in case of cyber-crimes |
| Tax laws: Laws relating to income, profits, wealth tax, corporate tax, GST |
Major challenges of Indian economy |
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| Inconsistent growth rate, low growth rates of agriculture and manufacturing sectors, inflation and oil prices, current account deficit and unfavorable balance of payments, falling rupee value, growing NPAs and capital infusion |
| Money laundering and black money, insufficient financial resources and deficiency of capital, lack of inclusive growth and sustainable development, nature, causes, consequences, and solutions of these problems |
Resource mobilization in Indian economy |
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| Sources of financial resources for public and private sectors, budgetary resources-tax revenue and non-tax revenue, public debt: Market borrowings, loans and grants, etc, external debt from multilateral agencies |
| Foreign institutional investment and foreign direct investment, desirability and consequences of utilizing different sources, monetary and fiscal policies, financial markets and institutions of developmental finance |
| Investment in industries and infrastructure projects, physical resources, energy resources |
Resource mobilization in Andhra Pradesh |
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| Budgetary resources and constraints, fulfilment of the conditions of Andhra Pradesh bifurcation act, central assistance and issues of conflict, public debt and projects of external assistance, physical resources-mineral and forest resources |
| Water disputes with neighboring states |
Government budgeting |
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| Structure of government budget and its components, budgeting process and recent changes of types of budget, types of deficits, their impact and management |
| Highlights of current year's union budget and its analysis, GST and related issues, central assistance to states, issues of federal finance in India, recommendations of the latest finance commission |
Government budgeting in Andhra Pradesh |
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| Budget constraints, central assistance and issues of conflict after bifurcation of the state, management of deficits, highlights and analysis of the current year budget, state finance commission, and local finance in Andhra Pradesh |
Inclusive growth |
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| Meaning of inclusion, causes of exclusion in India, strategies for and instruments of inclusion: Poverty alleviation and employment, health and education, women empowerment, social welfare schemes, food security and public distribution system |
| Sustainable agriculture, integrated rural development, regional diversification, public and partnership for inclusive growth, financial inclusion |
| All Andhra Pradesh government's current schemes for inclusive growth and financial inclusion-public distribution system, and DWCRA |
Agricultural development |
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| Role of agriculture in economic development, contribution of to GDP, issues of finance, production, marketing, green revolution and changing focus to dry land farming, organic farming and sustainable agriculture, minimum support prices |
| Agriculture policy, Swaminathan commission, rainbow revolution |
Agriculture development in Andhra Pradesh |
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| Contribution to SGDP, regional disparities in irrigation and agricultural development, changing cropping pattern, focus on horticulture and fisheries, and dairying, government schemes to promote agriculture in Andhra Pradesh |
Industrial development and policy |
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| Role of industrial sector in economic development, evolution of industrial policy since independence, industrial policy, 1991 and its impact on Indian economy, contribution of public sector to industrial development in India |
| Impact of liberalization and privatization, and globalization on industrial development, disinvestment and privatization, problems of core industries, micro, small, and medium enterprises, their problems and policy |
| Industrial sickness and support mechanism, manufacturing policy, make-in India, start-up programme, NIMZs-SEZs, industrial corridors |
Industrial policy of the AP government |
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| Incentives to industries, industrial corridors in and SEZs in Andhra Pradesh, bottlenecks for industrial development, power projects |
Infrastructure in India |
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| Transport infrastructure: Ports, roads, airports, railways, major projects of transport infrastructure in India, communication infrastructure, information technology, e-governance, Digital India, energy and power, urban infrastructure |
| Transport infrastructure: Smart cities, urban environment, solid waste management, weather forecast and disaster management, issues of finance, ownership, operation, and maintenance of all kinds of infrastructure |
| Transport infrastructure: Public-private partnership and related issues, pricing of public utilities and government policy, environmental impacts of infrastructure projects |
Infrastructure development in Andhra Pradesh |
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| Transport, energy, and ICT infrastructure, bottlenecks, government policy, ongoing projects |
Integration of science, technology, and innovation for better human life |
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Science and technology in everyday life |
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National policies on proliferation of science, technology, and Innovation |
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India's contribution in the field of science and technology |
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Concerns and challenges in the proliferation and use of science and technology |
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Role and scope of science and technology in nation building |
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Major scientific institutes for science and technology in Andhra Pradesh and India |
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Major scientific institutes for research and development in Andhra Pradesh and India |
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Achievements of Indian scientist in the field of science and technology |
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Information and communication technology (ICT) |
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| Its importance, advantages and challenges; e-governance and India; cyber crime and policies to address security concerns |
| Government of India policy on information technology (IT) |
| IT development in Andhra Pradesh and India |
Indian space programme |
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| Past, present, and future; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)-it's activities and achievements |
| Satellite programmes of India and use of satellites in different fields like health, education, communication technology, weather forecasting affecting human lives; Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) |
Indian's energy needs, efficiency and resources |
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Clean energy resources |
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Energy policy of India |
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| Government policies and programmes |
Conventional and non-conventional energy resources |
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Energy demands, Indian energy sciences, conventional energy powers, thermal, renewable energy resources, solar, wind, bio and wasted based |
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Energy policies, geothermal and tidel sources, energy policies in India, energy security |
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Salient features of nuclear policy of India |
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Development of nuclear programmes in India, nuclear policies at the international level and India's stand on them |
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Development Vs. nature/ environment |
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Depletion of natural resources |
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| Metals, minerals-conservation policy |
Environmental pollution natural and anthropogenic and environmental degradation |
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Sustainable development-possibilities and challenges |
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Climate change and its effect on the world |
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Climate justice-a global phenomenon |
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Environment impact assessment, natural disasters |
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| Cyclones, earth quakes, landslides and tsunamis-prediction management |
Correlation between health and environment, social forestry, afforestation and deforestation, mining in Andhra Pradesh and India |
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Types of natural resources |
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| Renewable and non-renewable |
Forest resources |
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Fishery resources |
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Fossil Fuels |
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| Coal, petroleum and natural gas |
Mineral resources |
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Water resources |
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| Types, water shed management |
Land resources |
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| Types of soils and soil reclamation |
Environmental pollution and solid waste management |
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| Sources, impacts and control of air pollution, water pollution and soil pollution |
| Noise pollution |
| Solid waste management-types of solid waste, impacts of solid waste, recycling and reuse |
| Remedial measurers for soil erosion and costal erosion |
| Global environmental issues and role of information technology in environment and human health, ozone layer depletion, acid rain |
| Global warming and its impacts |
Environmental legislation |
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| International law, Montreal protocol, Kyoto protocol, United Nations framework convention on climate change, CITES |
| The environment (protection) act 1986, forest conservation act, wildlife protection act |
| Biodiversity bill of India-cop 21, sustainable development goals, national disaster management policy, 2016 of India and disaster management initiatives in India |
| White revolution, green revolution, and green pharmacy |
Nature, scope, and applications of biotechnology and nanotechnology in India |
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Ethical, social, and legal concerns, government policies |
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Genetic engineering, issues related to it and its impact on human life |
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Biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis techniques |
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Human diseases |
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| Microbial infections |
Common infections and preventive measures |
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Introduction to bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal infections |
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Basic knowledge of infections |
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| Diarrhoea, dysentry, cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, viral infections like HIV, Encephalitis, Chikungunya, bird flu-preventive measures during out breaks |
Introduction to genetic engineering and biotechnology |
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Basic concepts of genetic engineering |
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Tissue culture methods and applications |
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Biotechnology in agriculture |
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| Biopesticides, biofertilizers, biofuels, genetically modified crops |
Animal husbandry |
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| Transgenic animals |
Vaccines |
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| Introduction to immunity, fundamental concepts in vaccination, production of modern vaccines (production of Hepatitis vaccine) |
Issues related to intellectual property rights in the field of science and technology |
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Promotion of science in Andhra Pradesh and India |
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APPSC Group Preparation Tips:
You should create a plan which helps you study effectively and will minimize your stress.
The first step is to figure out how much time and effort you dedicate to the exam preparation.
Collect reference books as per the topics in the syllabus. Don’t neglect any section in the syllabus and you should cover all the chapters in the syllabus.
Don’t forget to revise once in a week.
We suggest you study for 4 to 5 hours every day and you must take a sample test at the end of each day. If you follow this tip, it will improve your accuracy and speed of the examination.
You can read the editorial part in the Hindu newspaper regularly to improve your vocabulary.
APPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Pattern (Screening Test): The preliminary exam includes one section (objective type), the main examination includes five papers (descriptive type) and Oral test in the form of Interview. Candidates who cleared the APPSC group 1 preliminary exam will be called for the main written exam.
Subject | Duration | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
General Studies & Aptitude and Mental Ability Test | 150 minutes | 150 | 150 |
Total | 150 minutes | 150 Questions | 150 Marks |
APPSC Group 1 Main Exam Pattern (Written Test): The Main exam will be conducted in offline mode (Conventional/Descriptive). There are totally five papers in the APPSC Group 1 main exam. Each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks. Candidates who appeared in the APPSC group 1 main exam will be short-listed for the oral test. The final selection will be based on the merit list prepared by combining the main exam and oral test marks.
Paper | Subject | Maximum Marks |
General Paper | General English | 150 |
Paper 1 | General Essay | 150 |
Paper 2 | 20th Century History of India (History and Cultural Heritage) Social History of Andhra Pradesh Indian Constitution | 150 |
Paper 3 | India & Indian Economy Planning Land Reforms and social changes in Andhra Pradesh after Independence Andhra Pradesh Economy present status and its strengths and weaknesses | 150 |
Paper 4 | The role and Impact of Science & Technology in the development of India General awareness of the modern trends in life sciences. Development and environmental problems | 150 |
Paper 5 | Data appreciation and Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Problem-solving Data analysis and Interpretation of diagrammatic data Logical Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude and Passage Analysis | 150 |
Interview | 75 | |
Total | 975 |
APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Hall Ticket : The hall ticket of APPSC Group 1 exam is released through the online web portal. The APPSC provides the APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket separately for both preliminary and main examination. The procedure to download the hall ticket for both preliminary and main exam is the same. Candidates should check the details of APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket. The following details will be printed on the APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket.
Name of the Candidate
Gender
Date of Birth
Community Category
Father’s Name/Mother’s Name
Photograph & Signature
Address of Exam Centre
Roll Number
Examination Name
Exam Centre Name & Code
Exam Date and Time
Duration of the Exam
the signature of exam controller
Important Instructions
APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket for Preliminary Exam: The hall ticket of Group 1 exam is issued to the candidates through the online web portal. The APPSC provides the APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket separately for both preliminary and main examination. The procedure to download the hall ticket for both preliminary and main exam is the same. Candidates should check the details of APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket. The following details will be printed on the APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket.
Name of the Candidate
Gender
Date of Birth
Community Category
Father’s Name/Mother’s Name
Photograph & Signature
Address of Exam Centre
Roll Number
Examination Name
Exam Centre Name & Code
Exam Date and Time
Duration of the Exam
the signature of exam controller
Important Instructions
APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket for Main Exam: APPSC admit card for mains exam is released on the official website. Candidates who qualified from the preliminary exam can download the APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket for Main Exam through the APPSC website. Hall Ticket will not be sent by post or any other modes. After downloading the APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket, take a printout of the same. In case the hall ticket is without a photo or if the photo is too small, the candidate should affix a passport size photo on the hall ticket.
How to download APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket for Preliminary and Main Exam:
Candidates need to search the link of APPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket.
Then enter the USER ID and Password without any mistakes.
Click on the submit button to view the hall ticket on the screen.
Finally, take a printout of the hall ticket and preserve it for future purpose.
| State | City |
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| Andhra Pradesh | Srikakulam |
| Visakhapatnam | |
| Vizianagaram | |
| Kakinada | |
| Eluru | |
| Vijayawada | |
| Guntur | |
| Ongole | |
| Nellore | |
| Tirupati | |
| Kadapa | |
| Anantapur | |
| Kurnool |
| State | City |
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| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam |
| Vijayawada | |
| Tirupati | |
| Anantapur |
APPSC Group 1 Answer Key: The conducting authority releases the provisional APPSC group 1 answer key for prelims in the online mode. Candidates can cross-check their answers by using the answer key because it contains the correct answer for all questions asked in the exam. In case of any discrepancy in the answers provided by the authority, candidates can raise the objection as per the prescribed format by APPSC. Aspirants can raise the objections from May 28 to June 10 (5 pm). The final answer key will be released after a week by the Authority after the question-objection time is over.
APPSC Group 1 Answer Key: The conducting authority releases the provisional APPSC Group 1 answer key for prelims in the online mode. Candidates can cross-check their answers by using the answer key because it contains the correct answer for all questions asked in the exam. In case of any discrepancy in the answers provided by the authority, candidates can raise the objection as per the prescribed format by APPSC. Aspirants can raise the objections from May 28 to June 10 (5 pm). The final answer key will be released after a week by the Authority after the question-objection time is over.
APPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Result : The commission will release the result of APPSC Group 1 exam after the successful conduction of preliminary and main examination separately. Initially, the Commission will release the APPSC Group 1 result of the preliminary exam. Candidates qualifying the preliminary exam will be called for the main exam.
APPSC Group 1 Result for Preliminary Exam: The commission will release the result of APPSC Group 1 exam after the successful conduction of preliminary and main examination separately. Initially, the Commission will release the APPSC Group 1 result of the preliminary exam. Candidates qualifying the preliminary exam will be called for the main exam.
APPSC Group 1 Result for Main Exam: The result of APPSC group 1 main exam will be published one month after the completion of the examination. Finally, candidates will be called for interview based on the main exam marks. Candidates have to use unique user ID and date of birth to get their APPSC group 1 result.
APPSC Group 1 Cut Off: The cut off marks are the minimum marks required to qualify in both preliminary and main exam. Candidates will get the cut-off marks separately for the preliminary and main exam. APPSC Group 1 Cut Off will be released in community category wise. Candidates will be considered for the merit list only if they secure the minimum qualifying cut off marks.
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Hello,
The eligibility criteria to apply for Extension Officer Grade-I (Supervisor) in A.P. is that you must have passed Bachelor's Degree in Home Science / Bachelor’s of Social Work from a recognized board. Here is the list of eligible Educational Qualifications for the post mentioned above
2. B.Sc.,(Hons.) - Food Science and Nutrition,
3. B.Sc., - Food & Nutrition, Botany / Zoology & Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry,
4. B.Sc., -Applied Nutrition & Public Health, Botany/ Zoology & Chemistry,
5. B.Sc., - Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Botany /Zoology & Chemistry,
6. B.Sc., -Applied Nutrition, Botany / Zoology &Chemistry / Bio Chemistry,
7. B.Sc., - Food Sciences & Quality Control,Zoology / Botany & Chemistry / Biological Chemistry,
8. B.Sc., - Food Sciences & Management, Botany /Zoology & Chemistry /Biological Chemistry,
9. B.Sc., - Food Technology &Nutrition, Botany /Zoology & Chemistry
10. B.Sc., - Food Technology & Management, Botany / Zoology & Chemistry / Bio- Chemistry
You are not eligible for this post because you have passed Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning which is not equivalent to Bachelor's Degree in Home Science / Bachelor’s of Social Work
Dear aspirant,
for appsc group 1 exam which was conducted on november 2019 cutoff mark was 90. for mains exam dates are released they will be commenced on February 4, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14 & 16, 2020. u can check the below link for knowing how to prepare for mains exam:
Hello Aspirant,
Here is the link where you can find all the necessary information regarding your query related to the APPSC Group 1 exam.
Link: https://competition.careers360.com/exams/appsc-group-1
I hope this will solve your query even if you are a beginner and know nothing about it.
Good luck
Hi Jyothi
Stage 1: Prelims (Objective Type)
Two Papers – 120 minutes each;
General Studies – 120 inquiries, 120 imprints
General Aptitude – 120 inquiries, 120 imprints
Stage 2: Mains (Descriptive Type)
Seven Papers – 150 imprints and 180 minutes each;
Telugu – Qualifying
English – Qualifying
Paper I – Merit Ranking
Paper II – Merit Ranking
Paper III – Merit Ranking
Paper IV – Merit Ranking
Paper V – Merit Ranking
Stage 3: Interview
75 imprints
Paper 1 – General Studies (Degree Standard)
Paper 2 – General Aptitude (Degree Standard)
History and Culture
Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations
Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning
Geology
General Mental and Psychological Abilities
Science and Technology
Recent developments of Regional, National and International significance
Prospectus of Merit Ranking Papers
Paper 1 – General Essay (Degree Standard)
Three Essays of around 800 words each
Paper 2 – History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree Standard)
History and Culture of India
History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh
Geology: India
Geology: Andhra Pradesh
Paper 3 – Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics (Degree Standard)
Indian Polity and Constitution
Open Administration and Governance
Morals in Public Service and Knowledge of Law (Civil, Criminal, Labor, Cyber, Tax Laws)
Paper 4 – Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree Standard)
Significant Challenges of Indian Economy
Asset Mobilization in Indian Economy
Asset Mobilization in Andhra Pradesh
Government Budgeting
Government Budgeting in Andhra Pradesh
Comprehensive Growth
Agrarian Development
Farming Development in Andhra Pradesh
Modern Development and Policy
Modern Policy of the AP Government
Foundation in India
Foundation Development in Andhra Pradesh
Paper 5 – Science and Technology (Degree Standard)
ICT
Current Affairs
Condition
Improvement v/s Nature
Space, vitality and so forth.
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