Organisation : Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission APPSC
Recruitment Name : Group-I Services 2023
Announcement : Download Hall Ticket
Date of Exam : 17.03.2024
Website : https://portal-psc.ap.gov.in/Default.aspx
Download Hall Ticket for Group-I Services
Screening Test (objective type) to the Group-I Services recruitment is scheduled to be held on 17.03.2024 from 10.00 A.M to 12.00 Noon (Paper-I) and 2.00 P.M to 4.00 P.M (Paper- II) at 18 district centers. The hall tickets will be hosted on 10/03/2024 in the Commission’s Website for downloading. To download Hall Tickets for Group-I Services (Notification No.12/2023) follow the below steps,
Steps :
Step-1 : Go to the link https://applications-psc.ap.gov.in/Download_HallTickets/
Step-2 : Enter OTPR ID
Step-3 : Enter Password
Step-4 : Click on “Login” Button.
Related / Similar Admit Card : DGE Andhra Pradesh SSC Public Examinations March 2024 Download Hall Ticket
Scheme Of Examination For Group-I Services
Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -I General Studies. This paper consists of 04 parts i.e., ABCD each part carries 30 marks
A. History and Culture.
B. Constitution polity, Social Justice and International relations.
C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy And Planning.
D. Geography.
No. of Questions : 120 Questions
Duration Minutes : 120 Minutes
Maximum Marks : 120 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).
A. General Mental Ability, Administrative and Psychological Abilities.
B. (i) Science and Technology
(ii) Current events of Regional, National and International importance
No. of Questions : 120 Questions
Duration Minutes : 120 Minutes
Maximum Marks : 120 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.
Syllabus of Group-I Services
PAPER —I (PRELIMINARY) :
GENERAL STUDIES (DEGREE STANDARD)
(A) HISTORY & CULTURE :
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The Delhi Sultanate, the Vijaynagar Empire and the Mughal Empire, the Bhakti Movement and Sufism – Administration, Economy, Society, Religion, Literature, Arts and Architecture.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
(B) CONSTITUTION, POLITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS :
1. Indian Constitution: Evolution, features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.
2. 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.
3. Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities – Panchayati Raj – Public Policy and Governance.
4. Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization on Governance – Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies.
5. Rights Issues (Human rights, Women rights, SC/ST rights, Child rights) etc.
6. India’s Foreign Policy — International Relations — Important Institutions, Agencies and Fora, their structure and mandate – Important Policies and Programmes of Central and State Governments.