APPSC Syllabus 2023: The most important thing while preparing for an exam is its syllabus. Same is the case for Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission examination. Knowledge of syllabus is the first thing that the students should gain even before they start the actual preparation. The APPSC aspirants should carefully check the complete syllabus and then study for the exams accordingly. In this article, the APPSC Syllabus 2023 for preliminary as well as main exam for Group 1 is provided. The syllabus will comprise of all the important topics related to the different papers for which the APPSC exam will be conducted.
APPSC Syllabus 2023 for Group 1
Candidates can check below the exam syllabus for both preliminary and main exam held by APPSC. Paper-wise syllabi mentioning the important topics related to each paper is provided here. No paper will be optional in APPSC and the candidates therefore the candidates should carefully check the syllabi for each and every paper very carefully.
APPSC Exams and Papers
Preliminary exam
| Paper – I: General Studies | History & Culture, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations, Indian & Andhra Pradesh Economy & Planning and Geography |
| Paper – II: General Aptitude | General Mental & Psychological Abilities, Science & Technology and Current Events |
Main exam
| English | Report Writing, Writing On Visual Information, Formal Speech, Précis Writing, etc |
| Telugu | Essay, Poem & Verse, Telugu Grammar, Dialogue Writing, Statements for Publicity Media, etc |
| Paper – I: General Essay | Socio- political issues, Socio- economic issues, Socio- environmental issues, Cultural and historical aspects, etc |
| Paper – II: History, Culture & Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | History & Culture of India, History & Culture of Andhra Pradesh and Geography of India & Andhra Pradesh |
| Paper – III: Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics | Indian Polity & Constitution, Public Administration & Governance and Ethics in Public Service & Knowledge of Law |
| Paper – IV: Economy & Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | Agricultural Development, Industrial Policy of the AP Government, Inclusive Growth, agriculture Policy, etc |
| Paper – V: Science and Technology | Information & Communication Technology, Indian Space Programme, Integration of Science, Technology & Innovation for Better Human Life, etc |
Syllabus for the Preliminary exam
Check below the detailed syllabus for the APPSC Group 1 preliminary exam:
General Studies (Paper – I)
History & Culture
Indus Valley Civilization, European Trading Companies in India, Indian War of Independence of 1857, Mahatma Gandhi, His Thoughts, Principles & Philosophy, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, His Life & Contribution to Making of Indian Constitution, The Kanauj, South Indian Dynasties, The Delhi Sultanate, India after Independence, etc
Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations
Indian Constitution, Functions & Responsibilities of the Union & the States, Constitutional Authorities, Panchayati Raj, Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization, Rights Issues, India’s Foreign Policy, Parliament and State Legislatures, Important Institutions & Agencies, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, etc
Indian & Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning
Basic Characteristics of Indian & Andhra Pradesh Economy, Concepts & Components of National Income, Indian Agriculture, Financial Institutions, Indian Tax System & Recent Changes, Poverty & Inequalities, Occupational Structure & Unemployment, AP Reorganization Act 2014, International Trade & Balance of Payments, etc
Geography
- General Geography: Earth in Solar system, Motion of the Earth, Concept of time, Oceans, Disasters, Air Masses & Fronts, Atmospheric Disturbances, Hydrological Disasters, Marine & Continental Resources, Atmosphere Structure & Composition, etc
- Physical (World, India & Concerned State): Major Physical Divisions, Earthquakes, Landslides, Natural Drainage, Climatic Changes, Natural Vegetation, Parks & Sanctuaries, Major Soil Types, Rocks & Minerals, etc
- Social (World, India & Concerned State): Distribution, Density, Growth, Sex-Ratio, Literacy, Occupational Structure, Rural-Urban Components, Racial, Tribal, Religious & Linguistic Groups, Urbanization, etc
- Economic (World, India & Concerned State): Major Sectors of Economy, Agriculture, Industry & Services, Transport and Trade, Pattern & Issues, Basic Industries-Agro, Mineral, Forest, Fuel & Manpower Based Industries, etc
General Aptitude (Paper – II)
General Mental & Psychological Abilities
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability, Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Relations, Venn Diagram, Clocks, Calendar & Age, Mean, Median & Mode, Number System, Percentage, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Emotional & Social Intelligence, Data Interpretation, etc
Science & Technology
Nature and Scope, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Technology in Space & Defence, Energy Requirement and Efficiency, Environmental Science, Wildlife Conservation in India, Genetic Engineering, etc
Current Events
Current affairs pertaining to the concerned Region as well as of national & international importance
Syllabus for the Mains exam
Below given is the syllabus for the Group 1 main exam conducted by APPSC.
English
Essay, Letter Writing, Press Release/ Appeal, Report Writing, Writing On Visual Information, Formal Speech, Précis Writing, Reading Comprehension, English Grammar and Translation
Telugu
Essay, Poem & Verse, Précis Writing, Comprehension, Formal Speech, Letter Writing, Debate Writing, Application Writing, Translation, Telugu Grammar, Dialogue Writing, Report Writing and Prepare Statements for Publicity Media
General Essay (Paper – I)
Candidates will have to write essay on topics related to:
- Current affairs
- Socio- political issues
- Socio- economic issues
- Socio- environmental issues
- Cultural and historical aspects
- Issues related to civic awareness
- Reflective topics
History, Culture & Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh (Paper – II)
- History & Culture of India: Pre-Historic Cultures, Pallavas, Badami Chalukyas, Mughal Administration, Rise of British Rule in India, Indian Nationalism, Self Respect Movement, Socio-Religious Reform Movements, Historical Accounts of Foreign Travelers, Role of Christian Missionaries, Activities of Indian National Congress, Rise of Indian Nationalism, etc
- History & Culture of Andhra Pradesh: Ancient, Medieval & Modern Culture, Nationalist Movement, Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, Socio-Economic, Cultural & Demographic Impact of Bifurcation, Andhra Movement, Kakatiyas, Reddis, Gajapatis & Vijayanagaras, etc
- Geography of India & Andhra Pradesh: Physical Features & Resources, Economic & Social Geography, Flora & Fauna, Sustainable Development, Globalization, Floods, Cyclones, Cloud Burst, Disaster Management, Population Movements & Distribution, Plateau Forests, Hill Forests, Vegetation Classification, etc
Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics (Paper – III)
- Indian Polity & Constitution: Indian Constitution & Its Salient Features, Rural And Urban Local Governance, Parliament & State Legislatures, Judicial Review, Public Interest Litigation, Constitutional Authorities And Their Role, Union List, State List And Concurrent List, etc
- Public Administration & Governance: Meaning, Nature & Scope of Public Administration, Development Processes, Good Governance & E-Governance, Statutory, Regulatory & Quasi-Judicial Authorities, RTI, Public Service Act & Their Implications, Role of Civil Services in Democracy, etc
- Ethics in Public Service & Knowledge of Law: Ethics and Human Interface, Human values, Concept of Public Service, Constitution of India, Civil and Criminal laws, Teachings Of Great Leaders, Reformers And Administrations, RTI, Public Service Act, Leadership Ethics, Work culture, etc
Economy & Development of India and Andhra Pradesh (Paper – IV)
Major Challenges of Indian Economy, Resource Mobilization in Indian Economy, Government Budgeting, Agricultural Development, Industrial Development and Policy, Infrastructure in India, Infrastructure Development in Andhra Pradesh, Agricultural Development, Industrial Policy of the AP Government, Inclusive Growth, agriculture Policy, Swaminathan Commission, Rainbow Revolution, Disinvestment & Privatization, Problems Of Core Industries – Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises, etc
Science and Technology (Paper – V)
Integration of Science, Technology & Innovation for Better Human Life, Information & Communication Technology, Indian Space Programme- Past, Present & Future, Environmental Pollution & Solid Waste Management, Global Environmental Issues, White Revolution, Green Revolution, Green Pharmacy, Nature, Scope and Applications of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology in India, Issues related to Intellectual Property Rights in the field of Science & Technology, etc