APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern


APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 గ్రూప్ 1 సిలబస్: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Group 1 Exam is one of the most prestigious state-level competitive examinations for recruitment into administrative and executive posts such as Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer, and Municipal Commissioner. With the APPSC 2026 recruitment calendar expected to include thousands of government vacancies, aspirants must clearly understand the latest APPSC Group 1 syllabus and exam pattern to prepare effectively. Recent updates indicate that the exam will continue with a three-stage selection process consisting of Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2026

The APPSC Group 1 Recruitment Posts are Deputy Collectors, Road Transport Officers (RTOs), Commercial Tax Officers (CTOs), District Registrar (Stamps and Registrations), District Tribal Welfare Officer, District Social Welfare Authority, District BC Welfare Officer, DSP (Civil), DSP (Prisons/ Men), District Fire Officer (DFO), Assistant Labor Commissioner, Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Commissioner Grade-2, Deputy Registrar (Cooperative Department), Lay Secretary And Treasurer Grade-2, ATO / AAO (Treasury Department), AAO (DSA) (State Audit Department), AO (Director and Public Health and Family Welfare), AOPDO posts.

APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 Overview

Conducting AuthorityAndhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam NameAPPSC Group 1 Exam 2026
Exam LevelState-Level Competitive Exam
Recruitment TypeAdministrative & Executive Services
Selection ProcessPrelims, Mains, Interview
Mode of ExaminationOffline / OMR-Based
Question TypeObjective (Prelims) & Descriptive (Mains)
Official LanguagesEnglish & Telugu
Negative MarkingApplicable in Prelims
Official NotificationExpected in 2026
Job LocationAndhra Pradesh

APPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026

The APPSC Group 1 recruitment process is conducted in three stages. Candidates must qualify at every stage to move to the next phase.

StageDetails
Preliminary ExaminationScreening test with objective-type questions
Main ExaminationDescriptive written examination
InterviewPersonality Test & Document Verification

The Preliminary Exam serves as a screening round, and the marks obtained at this stage are generally not included in the final merit list. Final selection depends mainly on Mains marks and Interview performance.

APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2026

Understanding the exam pattern helps candidates build a structured preparation strategy. The APPSC Group 1 Exam pattern includes separate formats for Prelims and Mains.

Screening Test

  • Questions are objective-type (MCQs).
  • Each paper carries equal weightage.
  • A one-third mark penalty applies to wrong answers.
  • The Prelims exam is a qualifying exam.
SubjectNo. Of questionDuration MinutesMaximum Marks

Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -I

General Studies. This paper consists of 04 parts i.e., ABCD each part carries 30 marks

  1. History and Culture.
  2. Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations.
  3. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy And Planning.
  4. Geography.
120 Questions120 Minutes120 Marks

Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -II General Aptitude

This paper consists 2 parts i.e., A and B each part carries 60 Marks (Part-A – 60 Marks, Part -B

(i) – 30 Marks and B (ii) – 30 Marks).

  1. General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities.

B. (i) Science and Technology

(ii) Current events of Regional, National and International importance

120 Questions120 Minutes120 Marks

N.B: NEGATIVE MARKS: As per G.O. Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept.,Dt.06/12/2016, for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.

APPSC Mains Exam Pattern

The Mains Examination is descriptive in nature and tests analytical ability, writing skills, and conceptual understanding.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION (DESCRIPTIVE TYPE)

Paper in TeluguQualifying Nature180 minutes150 Marks
Paper in EnglishQualifying Nature180 minutes150 Marks
Paper – I
General Essay – on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance.
180 minutes150 Marks
Paper-II
History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
180 minutes150 Marks
Paper -III
Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics
180 minutes150 Marks
Paper -IV
Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh
180 minutes150 Marks
Paper -V
Science, Technology and Environmental Issues
180 minutes150 Marks
INTERVIEW75 Marks
TOTAL MARKS825 Marks
  • The medium of the exam is English and Telugu
  • The time duration of each paper is 150 Minutes.

Interview

Candidates shortlisted after Mains will attend the Interview round, which evaluates personality, leadership qualities, communication skills, and administrative aptitude.

APPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026 Telugu & English

we have given the direct link to download the APPSC Group 1 Exam Syllabus 2026 in PDF format. Applicants should note that the APPSC Group 1 Exam Syllabus 2026 provided here is directly taken from the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).

Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -I

Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -I

Topic
Syllabus
History and Culture.
  • 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 Eastarn 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.
Constitutional polity, Social Justice and International relations.
  • 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.

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

– 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 – 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 Industry – Industrial Policy – Make-in India – Start-up and Stand-up programmes – SEZs and Industrial Corridors – Energy and Power policies – Economic Reforms – Liberalisaion, Privatisation and Globalization –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 – Centre, States financial relations- Financial Commissions – Sharing of resources and devolution – Public Debt and Public Expenditure – Fiscal Policy and Budget

i) 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 – new challenges to industry and commerce – the new initiatives to develop infrastructure –power and transport -information technology and e-governance – Approaches to development and initiatives in agriculture, industry and social sector – Urbanisation and smart cities – Skill development and employment – social welfare programmes

ii) A.P. Reorganisation 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 – Issues such as Vizag railway zone, Kadapa steel factory, Dugarajapatnam airport, Express ways and industrial corridors , – Special Status and Special Assistance- Controversy – Government’s stand and measure

Geography.

General Geography: Earth in Solar system, Motion of the Earth, Concept of time, Season, Internal Structure of the Earth, Major landfornns and their features. Atmosphere-structure and composition, elements and factors of Climate, Airmasses and Fronts, atmospheric disturbances, climate change. Oceans: Physical, chemical and   biological   characteristics,   Hydrological   Distasters, 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, urbanization, migration and metropolitan regions.

Economic: World, India and concerned State: Major sectors of economy, Agriculture, Industry and Services, their salient features. Basic Industries-Agro, mineral, forest, fuel and manpower based Industries, Transport and Trade, Pattern and Issues.

Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -II

TopicSyllabus
General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities.
  1. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability.
  2. Number Series, Coding —Decoding.
  3. Problems Related to Relations.
  4. Shapes and their Sub-sections, Venn Diagram.
  5. Problems based on Clocks, Calendar and Age.
  6. Number system and order of Magnitude.
  7. Ratio, proportion and variation.
  8. Central Tendencies – mean, median, mode — including weighted mean.
  9. Power and exponent, Square, Square Root, Cube Root, H.C.F. and L.C.M.
  10. Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and loss.
  11. Time and Work, Time and Distance, Speed and Distance.
  12. Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes, Volume and Surface Area of Sphere, Cone, Cylinder, cubes and Cuboids.
  13. Lines, angels and common geometrical figures — properties of transverse and parallel lines, properties of triangles, quadrilateral, rectangle, parallelogram and rhombus.
  14. Introduction to algebra — BODMAS, simplification of weird symbols.
  15. Data interpretation, Data Analysis, Data sufficiency, and concepts of Probability.
  16. Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and analyzing emotions, Dimensions of emotional intelligence, coping with emotions, empathy and coping with stress.
  17. Social Intelligence, interpersonal skills, Decision making, Critical thinking, problem solving and Assessment of personality.

 

Science and Technology
  1. Science and Technology: Nature and Scope of Science & Technology; Relevance of Science & Technology to the day to day life; National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation; Institutes and Organization in India promoting integration of Science, Technology and Innovation, their activities and contribution; Contribution of Prominent Indian Scientists.
  2. 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; Cyber Security Concerns – National Cyber Crime Policy.
  3. Technology in Space & Defence: Evolution of Indian Space Programme; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — it’s activities and achievements; Various Satellite Programmes — Satellites for Telecommunication, Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) Satellites; Satellites for defence, Eduset or Satellites for academic purposes; Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)- vision, mission and activities.
  4. 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
  5. Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to the environment; Its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of the environment at the national and the international level; Biodiversity- its importance and concerns; Climate Change, International Initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India’s commitment; Forest and Wildlife – Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India; Environmental Hazards, pollution, carbon emission, Global warming. National Action plans on Climate Change and Disaster management. Biotechnology and Nanotechnology; Nature, Scope and Application, Ethical, Social, and Legal issues, Government Policies. Genetic Engineering; Issues related to it and its impact on human life. Health & Environment.
Current events of Regional, National and International importance
Current events of Regional, National and International importance

ఆంధ్ర ప్రదేశ్ పబ్లిక్ సర్వీస్ కమిషన్ గ్రూప్ I సిలబస్

GENERAL STUDIES AND MENTAL ABLITY (SCREENING TEST – OBJECTIVE TYPE)

  1. Events of National and International
  2. Current affairs – International, National and

3        General  Science  and  its applications to    the    day    to    day    life  Contemporary developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology

  1. Geography – World, National and Andhra
  2. History of  India  Ancient,      Medieval,    Modern    –socio-cultural, Economic and political affairs with special emphasis on Indian National
  3. Indian Polity and Governance; Constitutional issues, public policy formulation and implementation, Governance Reforms and e- governance
  4. Economic development in India since Independence- role of planning; India’s economic problems such as poverty and unemployment, agrarian crisis, irrigation and water, sustainable development, inflation and balance of payments, growth  with stability, growth with Social justice – India’s Economic reforms – Banking, Financial, trade and social sector; New challenges in a Globalized context – Global competition, Financial market instabilities, FDI flows ,
  5. Environmental degradation and challenges – Sustainable Development and Environment
  6. Disaster Management;         Vulnerability          profile,        prevention         and mitigation strategies Application of remote sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster.
  7. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data
  8. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic,

Social,Cultural, Political, and legal implications/problems, including

  • Loss of capital city, challenges in building new capital and it’s financial implications.
  • Division and rebuilding of common
  • Division of employees, their relocation and nativity issues. d). Effect of bifurcation on commerce and
  • Implications to financial resources of state
  • Task of post-bifurcation infrastructure development and opportunities for investments.
  • socioeconomic, cultural and demographic impact of
  • Impact of bifurcation on river water sharing and consequentialissues. i). AP REORGANISATION ACT, 2014 on AP and the arbitrariness of certain provisions.

APPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Syllabus

MAIN EXAMINATIONS (CONVENTIONAL TYPE) GENERAL ENGLISH

(X Class Standard, Qualifying for Interview)

SECTION –I

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reading Comprehension Passage- (followed by Questions)
  • Descriptive Passage
  • Literary Passage

SECTION-II

Functional Grammar:

  • Recognition of Parts of Speech
  • Verb forms – Usage of Tenses
  • Conditional Sentences
  • Identifying and Interchange of Sentences (Simple, Complex, and Compound) (Active and Passive voice)
  • Use of Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
  • Articles
  • Correction of Sentences

SECTION-III

Vocabulary Usage

  • Use the given Idioms and Phrases in your own Sentences
  • One Word Substitutes – Recognition and Usage
  • Synonyms – Recognition and Usage
  • Antonyms – Recognition and Usage
  • Words often confused
  • Expansion of Proverb /Sayings

SECTION –IV

Composition

  • Write a Paragraph using the given Words/Phrases
  • Summarizing /Precis Writing
  • Essay Writing on Topics of Social relevance
  • Description of a given Picture/Symbols
  • Letter Writing (Informal & Formal)
  • Non-Verbal Communication (Body Language)

PAPER-I GENERAL ESSAY

Candidate should write three Essays one from each section compulsorily. Each section contains three topics. Each Essay carries 50 marks.
SECTION-I – Crisis management, Social, Economic and Health Problems, Analysis and solutions, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Ecological Intelligence.
SECTION-II – Current events of national and international importance.
SECTION-III – Current events relating to the State of Andhra Pradesh

PAPER – II SECTION – I

HISTORY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA WITH EMPHASIS ON 20TH CENTURY HISTORY OF INDIA

  1. Indus Valley Civilization – Vedic Culture – Social Formation – Emergence of New Religious Sects in 6th B.C.E. – Jainism and Buddhism and Its Impact – Rise of Mauryans – Ashoka Dharma – Social and Cultural Life – Sangam Age and Its Literature – Kushanas and their Contribution to Culture – Guptas – Socio-Economic and Cultural Conditions – Harshavardhana and His Contribution to Buddhism.
  2. Pallavas of Kanchi, Chalukyas of Badami and Cholas of Tanjore – Society, Religion, Language, Literature, Art and Architecture – Delhi Sultanate – Cultural Developments – Significance of Bhakti and Sufi Movements and Its Influence – Emergence of Composite Culture – Vijayanagar – Socio-Economic and Cultural Conditions.
  3. Mughals – Socio-Religious Life and Cultural Developments – Rise of Shivaji – Advent of Europeans – Trade Practices – Rise of English East India Company – Its Hegemony – Changes in Administration – Social and Cultural Spheres – Role of Christian Missionaries – Resistance to British Rule – 1857 Revolt and Its
  4. Socio-Religious Reform Movements – Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Dayananda Saraswathi, Swamy Vivekananda, Annie Besant, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Others
    • Non-Brahmin and Self Respect Movements
    • Jotibha Phule,      Narayana      Guru,      Periyar      Ramaswamy       Naicker, Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and
  5. Indian Nationalism – Factors for the Growth of Nationalism – Three Phases of India’s Freedom Struggle – 1885-1905, 1905-1920 and Gandhian Phase 1920-1947 – Tribal, Peasant and Workers Movements – Role of Left Parties in Anti-Feudal and Anti-Colonial Struggles – Women and Dalit Movements – Origin and Growth of Communalism – Freedom and Partition of

SECTION      –       II SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF ANDHRA PRADESH

  1. Ancient Andhra: Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Salankayanas and Vishnukundins – Social and Economic Conditions – Religion, Language, Literature, Art & Architecture – Chalukyas of Vengi – Social

Life, Religion, Telugu Language, Literature, Learning, Art and Architecture.

  1. Medieval Andhra: Socio-Cultural and Religious conditions in Andhradesa between 1000 to 1565 A.D – Growth of Telugu Language and Literature (Kavitraya- Ashtadiggajas) – Fine-Arts, Art & Architecture – Monuments – Significance, Contribution of Qutubshahis to Andhra History and
  2. Modern Andhra: European Trade establishments in Andhra – Andhra under Company Rule – Education – Role of Christian Missionaries – Socio-Cultural Awakening – Veeresalingam, Raghupathi Venkataratnam Naidu and Others – Role of News
  3. Nationalist Movement in Andhra and Role of Andhra Leaders – Non- Brahmin Movement and Justice Party – Nationalist and Revolutionary Poetry – Gurram Jashuva, Boyi Bheemanna, Sri Sri, Gurajada Appa Rao, Garimella Satyanarayana, Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Choudhary and Others – Andhra Mahasabha – Movement for Separate Andhra State

– 1903 to Formation of Andhra State 1953 – States Reorganisation Commission and Its Recommendations – Emergence of Andhra Pradesh 1956 – Important Social and Cultural Events between 1956 and 2014.

  1. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic,

Social,Cultural, Political, and legal implications/problems, including

  • Loss of capital city, challenges in building new capital and it’s financial implications.
  • Division and rebuilding of common
  • Division of employees, their relocation and nativity issues. d). Effect of bifurcation on commerce and
  • Implications to financial resources of state
  • Task of post-bifurcation infrastructure development and opportunities for investments.
  • socioeconomic, cultural and demographic impact of
  • Impact of bifurcation on river water sharing and consequentialissues. i). AP REORGANISATION ACT, 2014 on AP and the arbitrariness of certain provisions.

SECTION-III

AN OVERVIEW OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

  • The Indian Constitution- Making of the Constitution- Legacies of British Rule- Constituent Assembly- Constitutional Development –

Salient features of the Indian Constitution- Preamble- Fundamental Rights-  Directive Principles of State Policy and their relationship- Fundamental Duties- Impact of Socio- Economic factors on Indian Polity.

  • Structure and functions of Union Government- Legislative, Executive, Judiciary and their relationship- State Governments- Legislative, Executive and Judiciary and their relationship- Types of Legislatures- Unicameral, Bicameral, Executive– Parliamentary, Judiciary- Judicial Review and Judicial
  • Centre- State relations between Indian Union and States- Administrative, Legislative and Financial- Need for Reforms- Recommendations of Rajmannar, Sarkaria and

M.M. Punchchi – Role of NITI Aayog- Is India a Federal or Unitary System?- Powers and Functions of Constitutional Bodies- UPSC, State Public Service Commissions, CAG.

  • Amendment Process to the Constitution – Centralization Vs Decentralization – Constitutional Review Commission, Community Development Programs- Grass root Democracies- Local Governments- Rural and Urban- 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts and their
  • Party Systems- National, Regional- Types of Party Systems- One Party, Bi-Party, Multi-Party- Regionalism and Sub- Regionalism – Demand for New States – Sri Krishna Committee – Threats to National Integration- Elections- Election Process- Role of Election Commission- Need for Reforms- Voting
  • Social Movements and Welfare Mechanisms- Agrarian, Civil Liberties, Women, Tribals, Dalits and Environmental- Need for Reforms for SCs, STs and BCs- Prevention of SC’s and ST’s Atrocities Act- National and States SC’s ST’s and BC’s Commissions- Women Commission- Minorities Commissions- Human Rights Commission- RTI- Lokpal and Lok

PAPER – III

SECTION – I PLANNING IN INDIA & INDIAN ECONOMY

  • National income and other macroeconomic aggregates in India – Trends; Sectoral Contribution of Income; Human Development – Indicators – Importance and
  • Indian Economic Planning – Characteristics – Types – Objectives – Achievements and Failures – Vision and Strategy for the Twelth Plan– Economic reforms and liberalization – Origin of Economic Crisis (Meltdown in 2007- 08) market failure – Role of Public and Private
  • Poverty and Unemployment in India-Concepts-Magnitude-Measurement
  • Causes; Measures for Eradication of Poverty; Unemployment – Nature – Types – Causes
  • Government Policy initiatives for mitigating Unemployment
  • MGNREGS; Income inequalities – causes- measurement- Remedial
  • Monetary Policy – Objectives – Functions of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) – Control of Credit – Structure of Indian Banking – Financial Sector Reforms. Trends in Revenue and Expenditures of the Central and State Governments – India’s Public Debt – Analysis of the Union
  • India’s Economic Problems: Nutrition and balanced diet – provision of Health care and basic education to all financing of infrastructure – PPP; agrarian crisis – migration – urbanization – growth of slums; climatic change; irrigation and water; skill development and demographic dividend; environmental

SECTION – II

LAND REFORMS & SOCIAL CHANGES IN ANDHRA PRADESH AFTER INDEPENDANCE

  • Genesis of Land Reforms – Abolition of Intermediaries – Tenancy Reforms – Land ceiling in Andhra
  • Structure of the Andhra Pradesh Economy – Sectoral and Regional Analysis – The Extent of Poverty – Agricultural Inputs and
  • Demographic Features and Social Backwardness – Literacy and Occupational Structure – Changes in the Sectoral Distribution of Income and Employment- Socio- Political and Economic Empowerment of
  • State Finances and Budgetary Policies – Trends in Revenue and Expenditures of State Government – Public Debt – Analysis of the State
  • Five Year Plans of Andhra Pradesh – Outlays; Regional Imbalances – Development Strategies in Andhra

SECTION – III

ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMY, PRESENT STATUS ITS STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

  • Growth and structure of industries in Andhra Pradesh, factories, small and tiny sectors, their composition and growth – problems – remedial
  • Agricultural growth in Andhra Pradesh – Trends in agricultural output and productivity – Agricultural Price Policy – Public Distribution in Andhra
  • Regional disparities in income, industrial output, irrigation, health and education in Andhra
  • Agricultural credit in Andhra Pradesh – Sources of Rural Credit – Institutional and non –institutional-Co-operative Credit societies – Micro Finance and Development – Adequacy of credit. Service sector in Andhra Pradesh – with special reference to Power, Transport & Communication, Tourism & IT
  • Growth Corridors – Exploration of minerals – Infrastructural projects in

A.P – Ports Development – World class Educational Institutions

PAPER – IV

SECTION-I

ROLE AND IMPACT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA:

UNIT 1: Science and Technology- Classical and emerging areas their relevance to the day  to day life, National Policy of Science and technology and its changes, Importance of science and technology nation Building.
UNIT 2: Nation Policies of Science and Technology- energies in Policies with time, Technology Missions- Basics in Computers in Communication and Broad-costing, Role of the information Technology in rural India, Software Development in Economic Growth, Development of Nanotechnology, Role of Nanotechnology in different areas.
UNIT 3: Space Programme in India, its Applications with Reference to industrial, Agricultural and other rural development activities; INSAR, IRS, EDUSAT, Chandrayan, Mangalayan and other futures Programmes, a role of Space Programme in Agriculture and Rural Development.
UNIT 4: Energy Resources: Energy demands, Indian Energy Sciences Conventional energy powers, Tharmal, renewable energy resources, Solar, wind, Bio and wasted based, energy policies Geotharmal and Tidel Sources, energy Policies in India, energy security.
UNIT 5: Current Science & Technology Developments in India, Global Warming and Climate change, Floods, Cyclones and Tsunami, Natural and Manmade Disasters, Tsunami, Mobilization and Industrialization.

SECTION-II

BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES, HUMAN WELFARE AND MODERN TRENDS IN LIFE SCIENCES

UNIT 1: Biological Resources: Plants, animals and Microbes. Outline classification of plants, animals and microorganisms. Microbial resources – History of fermentation development industrially important fermentation products – antibiotics, organic acids, alcohols, vitamins, amino acids. Insulin,and growth hormones..
UNIT 2: Plants and Animal Resources: Uses of plants-food, fodder, medicine and fibres and other products. Cultivated plants-origin and Indian natives. Poisonous plants. Animals-wild and domesticated. Usefulness of animals for mankind for food and medical advancements.
UNIT 3: Human diseases-microbial infections. Common infections and preventive measures. Introduction to bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal infections. Basic knowledge of infections-diarrhoea, dysentry, cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, viral infections like HIV, Encephalitis, Chikungunya, bird flu-preventive measures during out breaks.
UNIT 4: Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Basic concepts of genetic engineering. Tissue culture methods and applications. Biotechnology in agriculture- Bio- pesticides, Bio-fertilizers, Bio-fuels, Genetically modified crops. Animal husbandry- transgenic animals.
UNIT 5: Vaccines: Introduction to immunity, Fundamental concepts in vaccination, Production of Modern Vaccines (production of Hepatitis vaccine).

SECTION III ECOLOGY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

UNIT -1: Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Ecosystem- structure and function. Energy flow in ecosystems, productivity and food chains. Biogeochemical cycles- C & N. Types of Ecosystems – aquatic and terrestrial, Biodiversity: types – genetic, species and ecosystem diversity and value – economic values (food, fiber, medicine). hot spots. Threats and. Biodiversity conservation- in situ and ex situ.
UNIT -2: Natural Resources: Types of Natural resources- renewable and Non- renewable. Forest resources. Fishing resources. Fossil Fuels- Coal, Petroleum and Natural Gas. Mineral resources. Water resources – Types, Water shed management. Land resources – types of soils and soil reclamation. Non- conventional energy resources.
UNIT -3: Environmental pollution and Solid waste management: 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.
UNIT -4: Global Environmental issues and role of information Technology in Environment and Human Health Ozone layer depletion, Acid rain. Climate change and its impacts.
UNIT -5: Environmental legislation: 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.

PAPER-V

DATA INTERPRETATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING.

  1. Data Analysis – Analytical Interpretation of statistical Data, Study of Graphs and Charts – Bar graphs, Line graphs and Pie- charts and drawing
  2. Problem Solving using the Following:-
    1. Time and Work, Speed -Time – Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Calendar and Clock Problems, Blood Relation-Ship and Seating
    2. Quantitative Aptitude – Number system, Number Sequences, Series, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, Profit and
    3. Coding and Decoding problems: A given word or Group of Letters in English are to be coded or decoded based on the given code (s).

3) Passage Analysis: A duly structured situation will be presented to the candidates and they will be asked to analyze and suggest their own solution to the problem arising out of situation. Alternatively, they may be called upon to prove the understanding of the situation by answering certain searching questions based on the situation

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