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APPSC GROUP-I PRELIMS (MARCH-10th)SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR GROUP-I SERVICES

SCREENING TEST - WRITTEN EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE)Subject No. of Questions Duration Minutes Maximum Marks

Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -IGeneral Studies. This paper consists of 04parts i.e., ABCD each part carries 30 marksA. History and Culture. 120 Questions 120 Minutes 120 MarksB. Constitution polity, Social Justice and

International relations.C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy

and Planning.D. Geography.Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -IIGeneral Aptitude This paper consists 2 partsi.e., A and B each part carries 60 Marks(Part-A - 60 Marks, Part -B (i) - 30 Marksand B (ii) - 30 Marks). 120 Questions 120 Minutes 120 MarksA. General Mental Ability, Administrativeand Psychological Abilities.B. (i) Science and Technologies.

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

NEGATIVE MARKS: Each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for thequestion.

APPSC GROUP-I MAINS : (JUNE 10th to JUNE 22nd)MAINS - WRITTEN EXAMINATION (DESCRIPTIVE TYPE)

Paper in Telugu Qualifying Nature 180 Minutes 150 MarksPaper in English Qualifying Nature 180 Minutes 150 MarksPaper - I General Essay - on contemporarythemes and issues of regional, nationaland international importance. - 180 Minutes 150 MarksPaper-II History and Cultural andGeography of India and Andhra Pradesh - 180 Minutes 150 MarksPaper -III Polity, constitution, Governance,Law and Ethics - 180 Minutes 150 MarksPaper -IV Economy and Development ofIndia and Andhra Pradesh - 180 Minutes 150 MarksPaper -V Science, Technology andEnvironmental Issues - 180 Minutes 150 Marks

INTERVIEW 75 Marks

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Date Subject Topics

Paper-1 Indus Valley Civilization: Features, Sites,

Society, Cultural History, Art and Religion.

History & Culture Vedic Age- Mahajanapadas, Religions-

17-Jan-2019 Jainism and Buddhism.

Paper-2

Current Affairs-March 2018 MARCH 1st to 15th

(International, National & Andhra Pradesh)

The Magadhas

The Mauryan

Foreign invasions on India and their impact

Paper-1 The Kushans.

History & Culture The Sathavahanas

18-Jan-2019 The Sangam Age

The Sungas

The Gupta Empire -their Administration- Social,

Religious and Economic conditions-Art,

Architecture, Literature, Science and Technology.

Paper-2

Current Affairs-March 2018 MARCH 16th to 31st


The Kanauj and their Contributions,

South Indian Dynasties – The Badami Chalukyas, The Eastarn Chalukyas,

19-Jan-2019 Paper-1 The Rastrakutas,

History & Culture The Kalyani Chalukyas,

The Cholas, The Hoyasalas,Andhra History: - The Yadavas, The Kakatiyas and

The Reddis.

Paper-2

Current Affairs-April 2018 APRIL 1st to 15th


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PAPER-1 LAST 3 DAYS (JAN 17-JAN 19)SYLLABUS

PAPER-2 GENERAL MENTAL AND

20-Jan-2019 Weekly Test-1 PSYCOLOGICAL ABILITIES

1. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability.

2. Number Series, Coding —Decoding.

3. Problems Related to Relations.

The Delhi Sultanate, The Vijaynagar Empire and

Paper-1 The Mughal Empire,-Administration, Economy,

History & Culture Society, Religion, Literature, Arts and Architecture.

21-Jan-2019 The Bhakti Movement and Sufism

Paper-2

Current Affairs-April 2018 APRIL 16th to 30th


The European Trading companies in India- theirstruggle for supremacy-with special reference toBengal, Bombay, Madras, Mysore, Andhra andNizam

Paper-1 Governor-Generals and Viceroys.

22-Jan-2019 Modern Indian History Indian War of Independence of 1857 - Origin,Nature, causes, consequences and significance withspecial reference to Andhra Pradesh.

Religious and Social Reform Movements in 19thcentury in India and Andhra Pradesh.

Paper-2

Current Affairs- May 2018 MAY 1st to 15th


Paper-1

Modern Indian History India’s Freedom Movement

23-Jan-2019 Revolutionaries in India and Abroad.

Paper-2

Current Affairs-April 2018 MAY 16th to 31st


Paper-124-Jan-2019 Modern History & Mahatma Gandhi, his thoughts, Principles and

Post Independence Philosophy. Important Satyagraha’s

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The Role of Sardar Patel, Subash Chandra Bose inFreedom Movement and Post-independenceconsolidation.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, his life and contribution tomaking of Indian Constitution, India afterIndependence - Reorganization of the States inIndia.

Paper-2

Current Affairs-June 2018 JUNE 1st to 15th


25-Jan-2019 Paper-1 Indian Constitution: Evolution, features,

Constitution & Polity Preamble, Fundamental Rights, FundamentalDuties, Directive Principles of State Policy,Amendments, Significant Provisions and BasicStructure.

Paper-2

Current Affairs- June 2018 JUNE 16th to 3Oth

Paper-1 Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the

States,

26-Jan-2019 Constitution, Polity Parliament and State Legislatures: Structure,Function, Power and Privileges. Issues andchallenges pertaining to Federal Structure:Devolution of Power and Finances up to local levelsand Challenges therein.

Paper-2Current Affairs- July 2018 JULY 1st to 15th

(International, National & Andhra Pradesh)ABOVE MENTIONED (JAN 21-JAN 26)TOPICS & CURRENT AFFAIRSPAPER-2 GENERAL MENTAL AND

27-Jan-2019 Weekly Test-2 PSYCOLOGICAL ABILITIESSUNDAY 1. Shapes and their Sub-sections, Venn Diagram.

2. Problems based on Clocks, Calendar and Age.3. Number system and order of Magnitude.

28-Jan-2019 Paper-1Constitution, Polity. Constitutional Authorities: Powers,

Functions and Responsibilities - PanchayatiRaj - Public Policy and Governance.

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Paper-2Current Affairs- July 2018 JULY 16th to 31st


Impact of Liberalization, Privatization andPaper-1 Globalization on GovernanceConstitution, Polity. Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies.

29-Jan-2019 Rights Issues (Human rights, Women rights, SC/ST rights, Child rights) etc.

Paper-2

Current Affairs- August 2018 AUGUST 1ST to 15th

Paper-1 India’s Foreign Policy — InternationalInternational Relations Relations — Important Institutions, Agencies

and Fora, their structure and mandate.30-Jan-2019 Paper-2

Current Affairs- August 2018 AUGUST 16th to 31st


Paper-1

Social Justice Important Policies and Programmes of Central andState Governments.

31-Jan-2019

Paper-2 SEPTEMBER 1ST to-15th

Current Affairs (International, National & Andhra Pradesh)

Basic characteristics of Indian Economy as a

developing economy

Paper-1 Economic development since independence

1-Feb-2019 Indian Economy and objectives and achievements of planning

Planning NITI Ayog and its approach to economic

development – Growth and distributive justice

Economic development Human DevelopmentIndex – India’s rank in the world

Environmental degradation and challenges

Sustainable Development - Environmental Policy

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Current Affairs- September SEPTEMBER 16th to 31st

2018

National Income and its concepts and components

India’s National Accounts –Demographic issues

Paper-1 Poverty and Inequalities

2-Feb-2019 Indian Economy and Planning Occupational Structure and Unemployment -Various Schemes of employment and povertyeradication –Issues of Rural Development andUrban Development

Paper-2

Current Affairs- October OCTOBER 1st to 15th

2018

ABOVE MENTIONED (JAN 28-2nd Feb)

TOPICS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

3-Feb-2019 Weekly Test-3 PAPER-2 GENERAL MENTAL AND

(SUNDAY) PSYCOLOGICAL ABILITIES

1. Ratio, proportion and variation.

2. Central Tendencies - mean, median, mode —including weighted mean.

3. Power and exponent, Square, Square Root,Cube Root, H.C.F. and L.C.M.

Indian Agriculture –Irrigation and water – Inputsof agriculture – Agricultural Strategy andAgricultural Policy – Agrarian Crisis and landreforms – Agricultural credit – Minimum SupportPrices -Malnutrition and Food Security

4-Feb-2019 Paper-1 Indian Industry - Industrial Policy – Make-in IndiaIndian Economy and Planning – 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 WTOPaper-2Current Affairs- Oct 2019 OCT 16th to 31th


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Financial Institutions – RBI and MonetaryPolicy –

Banking and Financial Sector Reforms –Commercial Banks and NPAs – Financial Markets–Instabilities - Stock Exchanges and SEBI –

5-Feb-2019 Paper-1 Indian Tax System and Recent changes – GSTIndian Economy and Planning and its impact on Commerce and Industry – Centre,

States financial relations- Financial Commissions –Sharing of resources and devolution – Public Debtand Public Expenditure - Fiscal Policy and Budget

Paper-2

Current Affairs- Nov 2018 NOV 1ST to 15th


The characteristics/ basic features of Andhra Pradesh

Paper-1 economy after bifurcation in 2014 – Impact of

Andhra Pradesh Economy bifurcation on the endowment of natural resources and

6-Feb-2019 and Planning state revenue – disputes of river water sharing and theirimpact on irrigation – new challenges to industry andcommerce.

Paper-2

Current Affairs- Nov 2018 NOV 16th to 30st


The new initiatives to develop infrastructure –power

Paper-1 and transport –

Andhra Pradesh Economy Information technology and e-governance

7-Feb-2019 and Planning Approaches to development and initiatives inagriculture, industry and social sector –Urbanisation and smart cities – Skill developmentand employment – social welfare programmes

Paper-2

Current Affairs- Dec 2018 DEC 1st to 15th


Paper-1 Economic Issues arising out of bifurcation –8-Feb-2019 A.P. Reorganisation Act,2014 Central government’s assistance for building a new

capital, compensation for loss of revenue,development of backward districts – Issues such

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as Vizag railway zone, Kadapa steel factory,Dugarajapatnam airport, Express ways andindustrial corridors etc., -

Special Status and Special Assistance- Controversy- Government’s stand and measure.

Paper-2

Current Affairs- Dec 2018 DEC 16th to 31st


Solar system, Motion of the Earth, Concept of time,Season,

9-Feb-2019 Paper-1 Geomorphology: Internal Structure of the Earth,

Geography Major landfornns and their features.

Climatology: Atmosphere-structure andcomposition, elements and factors of Climate,

Airmasses and Fronts, atmospheric disturbances, climatechange.

Paper-2

Current Affairs- Jan 2019 JAN 1st to 15th


ABOVE MENTIONED (FEB 4th TO FEB 9th)

TOPICS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

PAPER-2 GENERAL MENTAL ANDPSYCOLOGICAL ABILITIES

10-Feb-2019 Weekly Test-4 1. Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit

SUNDAY and loss.

2. Time and Work, Time and Distance, Speed andDistance.

3. Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes,Volume and Surface Area of Sphere, Cone, Cylinder,cubes and Cuboids.

Paper-1 Oceanography: Physical, chemical and biological

Geography characteristics, Hydrological Distasters, Marine and

11-Feb-2019 Continental resources.

Paper-2

Current Affairs- Jan 2018 JAN 16th to 31st


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Paper-1 PHYSICAL: World, India and Andhra PradeshPhysical Geography Major physical divisions, Earthquakes, landslides,

12-Feb-2019 Natural drainage.

Paper-2

Current Affairs- Feb 2019 FEB 1st -10th


Paper-1 climatic changes and regions, Monsoon, NaturalGeography Vegetation, Parks and Sanctuaries, Major Soil types,

13-Feb-2019 Rocks and Minerals.Paper-2Current Affairs MARCH & APRIL-2018


Social: World, India and Andhra Pradesh:distribution, density, growth, Sex-ratio, Literacy,

Paper-1 Occupational Structure, SC and ST Population,

14-Feb-2019 Geography Rural-Urban components, Racial, tribal, religious andlinguistic groups, urbanization, migration andmetropolitan regions.

Paper-2

Current Affairs MAY & JUNE-2018


Paper-1 Economic: World, India and concerned State:

Geography Major sectors of economy, Agriculture, Industry andServices, their salient features. Basic Industries-

15-Feb-2019 Agro, mineral, forest, fuel and manpower-basedIndustries, Transport and Trade, Pattern and Issues.

Paper-2

Current Affairs JULY & AUGUST-2018


Science and Technology: Nature and Scope of

Paper-1 Science & Technology;

16-Feb-2019 Science & Technology Relevance of Science & Technology to the day today life;

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National Policy on Science, Technology andInnovation; Institutes and Organization in Indiapromoting integration of Science, Technology andInnovation, their activities and contribution;

Contribution of Prominent Indian Scientists.

Paper-2 SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER-2018


ABOVE MENTIONED (FEB 11-FEB 16) TOPICS

& CURRENT AFFAIRS

PAPER-2 GENERAL MENTAL ANDPSYCOLOGICAL ABILITIES

17-Feb-2019 Weekly Test-5 1. Lines, angels and common geometrical figures —properties of transverse and parallel lines, propertiesof triangles, quadrilateral, rectangle, parallelogramand rhombus.

2. Introduction to algebra — BODMAS, simplificationof weird symbols. 15.Data interpretation, DataAnalysis, Data sufficiency, and concepts ofProbability.

Information and Communication Technology(ICT):

Nature and Scope of ICT; ICT in day to day life;ICT and Industry;

18-Feb-2019 Paper-1 ICT and Governance - Various government

Science & Technology schemes promoting use of ICT,

E-Governance programmes and services;Netiquettes;

Cyber Security Concerns - National Cyber CrimePolicy.

Paper-2

Current Affairs NOVEMBER & DECEMBER-2018


Technology in Space: Evolution of Indian SpacePaper-1 Programme; Indian Space Research Organization

19-Feb-2019 Science & Technology (ISRO) — it’s activities and achievements; VariousSatellite Programmes — Satellites for

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Telecommunication, Indian Regional NavigationSatellite System (IRNSS), Indian Remote Sensing(IRS) Satellites; Satellites for defence, Eduset orSatellites for academic purposes;

Defence Research and DevelopmentOrganization (DRDO)- vision, mission andactivities.

Paper-2

Current Affairs JANUARY & FEBRUARY 1st to 15th 2019


Energy Requirement and Efficiency: India’sexisting energy needs and deficit; India’s Energy

Paper-1 Resources and Dependence,20-Feb-2019 Science & Technology Energy policy of India Government Policies and

Programmes. Solar, Wind and Nuclear energy.

Paper-2 MARCH, APRIL, MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST-

Current Affairs 2018


Environmental Science: Issues and concernsrelated to environment; Its legal aspects, policiesand treaties for the protection of environment at

Paper-1 the national and the international level;21-Feb-2019 Science & Technology Biodiversity- its importance and concerns; Climate

Change, International Initiatives (Policies, Protocols)and India’s commitment;

Forest and Wildlife - Legal framework for Forestand Wildlife Conservation in India

Paper-2 SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER,Current Affairs DECEMBER-2018


Paper-1 Environmental Hazards, pollution, carbon22-Feb-2019 Science & Technology emission, Global warming.

National Action plans on Climate Change andDisaster management.

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Biotechnology and Nanotechnology; Nature,Paper-1 Scope and application, Ethical, Social, and Legal

23-Feb-2019 Science & Technology issues, Government Policies. Genetic Engineering; Issues related to it and its

impact on human life. Health & Environment.

ABOVE MENTIONED (FEB 18-FEB 23) TOPICS& CURRENT AFFAIRSPAPER-2 GENERAL MENTAL ANDPSYCOLOGICAL ABILITIESE

24-Feb-2019 Weekly Test-6 Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and analyzingSUNDAY emotions, Dimensions of emotional intelligence, coping

with emotions, empathy and coping with stress. SocialIntelligence, interpersonal skills, Decision making, Criticalthinking, problem solving and Assessment of personality.

Component Tests - 34 - 75 MarksMini Grand Tests -06 - 120 MarksGrand Tests -04 - 120 + 120 = 240 MarksFull Length Tests - 06 - 120 + 120 = 240 Marks

Total Tests = 50

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GRAND TEST SERIESDate: 25-2-2019 Grand Test 1

Paper -1 Timing: 9:30 am To 11:30 am (Max Marks: 120M)Date: 26-2-2019 Grand Test 2



Paper -2 Timing: 9:30 am To 11:30 am (Max Marks: 120M)Date: 1-3-2019 Full Length Test 1

Paper -1 Timing: 9:30 am To 11:30 am (Max Marks: 120M)Paper -2 Timing: 2 pm To 4 pm (Max Marks: 120M)

Date: 2-3-2019 Full Length Test 2Paper -1 Timing: 9:30 am To 11:30 am (Max Marks: 120M)Paper -2 Timing: 2 pm To 4 pm (Max Marks: 120M)


Date: 4-3-2019 Full Length Test 4Paper -1 Timing :9:30 am To 11:30 am (Max Marks: 120M)Paper -2 Timing :2 pm To 4 pm (Max Marks: 120M)


Date: 6-3-2019 Full Length Test 6Paper -1 Timing: 9:30 am To 11:30 am(Max Marks: 120M)Paper -2 Timing: 2 pm To 4 pm (Max Marks: 120M)DLS

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