APPSC Group 4 Exam Eligibility Details

APPSC Group 4 Exam Eligibility Details: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commissions
(APPSC) Group-4 Exam eligibility details are given below
1. Nationality: A candidate must be an Indian citizen.
2. Age Limit: For all the post in Group-4 notification, candidates age limit is given below
S.No Name of the Post
1
Junior Accountants in Treasures and Accounts
subordinate service
2
Junior Assistants in Registration and Stamps
Department
3
Junior Assistants from CCLA
4
Junior Assistants from Prisons and Correctional
Department
5
Junior Assistants in Social Welfare Dept.
6
Junior Assistants in Fire Dept.

Age Limit
18 to 36 years
18 to 36 years
18 to 36 years
18 to 36 years
18 to 36 years
18 to 36 years

Note: No person shall be eligible if less than 18 years and is more than 36 of years.
The Candidates Upper Age Limit Relaxations Given Below:
S.No Category of Candidates
1
Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census
Department with a minimum service of 6 months.
2
A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of
APSEB, APSRTC, Corporations, Municipalities etc.
are not eligible).
3
Ex-Service men

N.C.C.(who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.)

5
6

SC/ST and BCs

PH

Relaxation of Age
3 Years
5 Years based on the length of
regular service
3 years & length of
service rendered in the
armed forces
3 Years & length of
service rendered in the N.C.C
5 Years
10 Years

3. Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess the qualifications from a recognized

University as detailed below or equivalent thereto.

Post
Name of the Post
Code

2
3
4
5
6

Junior Accountants in
Treasures
and Accounts subordinate
service

Educational Qualifications
Intermediate Examination conducted by the Board of
Intermediate Examination or any other equivalent
examination.
AND
Pass in any one of the following Certificate course
Examination conducted by the Board of Technical
Education and Training, A.P. Hyderabad
(a) Office Automation
(b) PC Maintenance and Trouble Shooting
(c) Web designing
OR
Must hold a degree in Bachelor of Computer
Application (BCA) or B.Sc., (Comp.) or B.Com
(Comp.)
or B.A.(Comp.) or B.Tech/B.E. with Computer
Science
or Information Technology equivalent examination of
above, recognized by any university in India
established or incorporated by or under Central Act,
Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution
recognized by the UGC.

Junior Assistants in
Registration
and Stamps Department
Junior Assistants from CCLA Must have passed the Intermediate examination
Junior Assistants from Prisons conducted by the A.P. State Board of Intermediate
and Correctional Department examination or its equivalent.
Junior Assistants in Social
Welfare Dept.,
Junior Assistants in Fire Dept.,

The Candidates who have obtained Degrees through Open Universities / Distance Education
mode are required to have recognition by the Distance Education Council, IGNOU. Unless
such Degrees had been recognised by the D.E.C. they will not be accepted for purpose of
Educational Qualification. The onus in case of doubt, of Proof of recognition by the D.E.C.
that their Degrees / Universities have been recognised, rests with the Candidate.
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APPSC Group 2 Exam Eligibility Details

APPSC Group 2 Exam Eligibility Details: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commissions
(APPSC) Group II examination eligibility details are given below
1.
Nationality:
A
candidate
must
be
an
Indian
citizen.
2. Age Limit: For all the post in Group-2 notification, candidates age limit is given below
S.No Name of the Post
Age Limit
Executive Posts
1
Asst. Commercial Tax Officer in A.P. Commercial
18 to 36 years
Taxes Sub-Service
2
Assistant Labour Officer in A.P. Labour &
18 to 36 years
Employment Sub-Service.
3
Executive Officer Grade-I in A.P. Endowments Sub- 18 to 36 years
Service
4
Assistant Development Officer in A.P. Handlooms 18 to 36 years
and Textiles Sub Service
25
Municipal Commissioner Grade-III in A.P. Municipal 18 to 36
Commissioner Sub. Service
Non Executive Posts
5
Assistant Section Officer in A.P. Secretariat Sub.
18 to 36 years
Service.
6
Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.,) in A.P.
18 to 36 years
Secretariat Sub. Service
7
Senior Accountant in A.P Treasuries & Accounts Sub 18 to 36 years
Service
8
Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate
18 to 36 years
Service
9
Junior Assistants in APPSC
18 to 36 years
10
Junior Assistants in Civil Supplies
18 to 36 years
11
Junior Assistants in Commissioner of Technical
18 to 36 years
Education
12
Junior Assistants in Commissioner of Transport
18 to 36 years
Department
13
Junior Assistants in Commissioner of Labour
18 to 36 years
14
Junior Assistants in Fire & Emergency Service
18 to 36 years
15
Junior Assistants in PH & ME Dept
18 to 36 years
16
Junior Assistants in Engineer-in Chief, RWS&S Dept 18 to 36 years
17
Junior Assistants in A.P. Police Academy
18 to 36 years
18
Assistant Section Officers in A.P. Legislative
18 to 36 years
Secretariat Sub Service
19
Junior Assistants in Director of Government
18 to 36 years
Examinations

20
21
22
23
24
26

Junior Assistants in Commissioner of Social Welfare

Junior Assistants in Commissioner of Industries
Junior Assistants in Engineer in Chief, Roads &
Buildings
Junior Assistants in Chief Electrical Inspectorate
Junior Assistants in Forest Department
Junior Assistants in Director of B.C. Welfare
Department

18 to 36 years
18 to 36 years
18 to 36 years
18 to 36 years
18 to 36 years
18 to 36 years

The Candidates Upper Age Limit Relaxations Given Below:

S.No Category of Candidates
1
Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census
Department with a minimum service of 6 months.
2
A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of
APSEB, APSRTC, Corporations, Municipalities etc.
are not eligible).
3
Ex-Service men

N.C.C.(who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.)

5
6

SC/ST and BCs

PH

Relaxation of Age
3 Years
5 Years based on the length of
regular service
3 years & length of
service rendered in the
armed forces
3 Years & length of
service rendered in the N.C.C
5 Years
10 Years

3. Educational Qualification:Candidates must possess the essential qualifications from a recognized

University as detailed below or equivalent.

PC.
Name of the Post and Service
No.

Educational Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree from any recognized University in

India

established or incorporated by or under

Central Act, Provincial Act, a State Act or an
Institution recognized by the U.G.C. or an
equivalent
qualification.
A Bachelors Degree from any recognized
University
in India established or incorporated by or
Assistant Labour Officer in A.P. Labour under
& Employment Sub-Service
Central Act, Provincial Act, a State Act or an
Institution recognized by the U.G.C. or an
equivalent
qualification
Executive Officer Grade-II in A.P.
A Bachelors Degree from any recognized
Endowments Sub-Service
University
Asst. Commercial Tax Officer in A.P.
Commercial Taxes Sub-Service

in India established or incorporated by or

under
Central Act, Provincial Act, a State Act or an
Institution recognized by the U.G.C. or an
equivalent
qualification.
Note: Candidates shall profess Hindu Religion

under sub section (4) of Section 29 of the

A.P.C. &
H.R.I. and Endowments Act 30/87.
A Bachelors Degree from any recognized
University
in India established or incorporated by or
under
Central Act, Provincial Act, a State Act or an
Institution recognized by the U.G.C. or an
equivalent
Assistant Development Officer in A.P.
qualification. (OR)
Handlooms and Textiles Sub Service
Must posses a Diploma in Textile Technology
or a
Diploma in Handloom Technology issued by
the A.P.
State Board of Technical Education or an
equivalent
qualification.
A Bachelors Degree from any recognized
University
in India established or incorporated by or
Assistant Section Officer in
under
A.P. Secretariat Sub. Service
Central Act, Provincial Act, a State Act or an
Institution recognized by the U.G.C. or an
equivalent
qualification
A Bachelors Degree with Commerce or
Economics
or Mathematics from any recognized
University in
Assistant Section Officer
India established or incorporated by or under
(Finance Dept.,) in A.P. Secretariat
Central
Sub. Service
Act, Provincial Act, a State Act or an
Institution
recognized by the U.G.C. or an equivalent
qualification
Senior Accountant in A.P Treasuries & 1) Must hold a Degree in Commerce or
Accounts Sub Service
Economics
or Mathematics of any University recognized
by the
U.G.C,
Provided that a person who possess any

Degree of any University in India shall also be

eligible for appointment by direct recruitment
on and
from 25th June, 1979 AND
Pass in any one of the following Certificate
Course
Examination conducted by the Board of
Technical
Education and Training, A.P., Hyderabad.
(a) Office Automation (b) PC Maintenance
and
Trouble Shooting (c) Web designing OR
2) Must hold a Degree in B.C.A., orB.Sc.
(Computers) or B.Com.(Computers) or
B.A.,(Computers) or any equivalent
examination or
above. (Note:- B.Tech(Computer Science) and
B.Tech. (IT) are considered as equivalent
qualification).
Must posses a Degree of a University in India
8

Senior Auditor in A.P. State Audit Subordinate Service

9
10

Junior Assistants in APPSC

11

Junior Assistants in Commissioner of Technical

Education.

12

Junior Assistants in Commissioner of Transport

Department

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

Junior Assistants in Civil Supplies

Junior Assistants in Commissioner of Labour

Junior Assistants in Fire & Emergency Service

Junior Assistants in PH & ME Dept

Junior Assistants in Engineer-in Chief,
RWS&S Dept
Junior Assistants in A.P.
Police Academy
Assistant Section Officers in
A.P. Legislative Secretariat Sub Service
Junior Assistants in Director
of Government Examinations
Junior Assistants in Commissioner of
Social Welfare
Junior Assistants in Commissioner of
Industries

established or incorporated by or under

Central Act,
Provincial Act, a State Act or an Institution
recognized by the U.G.C. or an equivalent
qualification
A Bachelors Degree from any recognized
University
in India established or incorporated by or
under
Central Act, Provincial Act, a State Act or an
Institution recognized by the U.G.C. or an
equivalent
qualification

22
23
24
26

25

Junior Assistants in Engineer in Chief,

Roads & Buildings
Junior Assistants in Chief Electrical
Inspectorate
Junior Assistants in Forest Department
Junior Assistants in Director of B.C.
Welfare Department

Municipal Commissioner Grade-III

in A.P. Municipal Commissioner
Sub. Service.

A Bachelors Degree from any recognized

University
in India established or incorporated by or
under
Central Act, Provincial Act, a State Act or an
Institution recognized by the U.G.C. or an
equivalent
qualification

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APPSC Group I Exam Eligibility Details

APPSC Group I Exam Eligibility Details: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commissions
(APPSC) Group I exam eligibility conditions are given below..
1. Nationality: A Candidate must be an Indian Citizen.
2. Age: For all the Posts in Group 1 Notification, Candidates age limit is given below.
Post Name of the Post
Code
01
Deputy Collectors in A.P. Civil Service
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

Age Limit

Between 18 34
Years
Commercial Tax Officers in A.P. Commercial
Between 18 34
Taxes Service.
Years
Deputy Supdt. of Police (Civil) Cat-2 inA.P.
Between 21 28
Police Service
Years
Deputy Supdt. of Jails (MEN) in A.P. Jail Service Between 18 28
Years
Divisional Fire Officers in Fire & Emergency
Between 21 26
Services
Years
District Registrar in A.P. Registration andStamps Between 18 34
Service
Years
District Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P.Tribal
Between 18 34
Welfare Service.
Years
District Employment Officer in Employment
Between 18 34
Service
Years
Asst. Treasury Officer/Asst. Accounts Officer in Between 18 34
A.P. Treasury & Accounts Service.
Years
Deputy Registrar in A.P. Cooperative Service
Between 18 34
Years
District Panchayat Raj Officers in Panchayat Raj Between 18 34
Service
Years
Regional Transport Officers in A.P. Transport
Between 18 34
Service
Years
District Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social
Between 18 34
Welfare Service.
Years
District B.C. Welfare Officer in B.C. Welfare
Between 18 34
Service
Years
Municipal Commissioner Grade-II in A.P.
Between 18 34
Municipal Administration Service
Years
Mandal Parishad Development Officer in in A.P. Between 18 34
Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Service
Years
Lay Secretary / Administrative Officer in Medical Between 18 34
and Health
Years
Assistant Prohibition & Excise Superintendent in Between 18 26
A.P. Prohibition & Excise Service
Years

19

Assistant Audit Officer in A.P. Local FundAudit

Service.

Between 18 34
Years

The Candidates Upper age limit relaxations details given below

i) 5 years age relaxation for SC/ST and BCs Candidates.
ii) 10 years age relaxation for Physically Handicapped (PH) Candidates.
iii) 3 years age relaxation for Ex-Service men (3 years & length of service rendered in the
armed forces).
iv) 3 years age relaxation for N.C.C (who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C) 3 Years &
length of service rendered in the N.C.C.
v) 5 years age relaxation for A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of APSEB,
APSRTC, Corporations, Municipalities etc. are not eligible) 5 Years maximum based on the
length of regular service.
vi) 3 years age relaxation for Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census
Department with a minimum service of 6 months.
3. Educational qualification:
Post
Educational Qualification
Code
01 to 04, 06 to
A Bachelors Degree from any recognized University in India established or
08, 10 to 12 & incorporated by or under Central Act, Provincial Act, a State Act or an
Institution recognized by the U.G.C. or an equivalent qualification.
14 to 19
A Bachelors Degree in B.E. (Fire), provided that if BE (Fire) candidates are
05
not available Candidates with the degree in any discipline will be considered.
(i) A Bachelors Degree from any recognized University in India established
or incorporated by or under Central Act, Provincial Act, a State Act or an
13
Institution recognized by the U.G.C. or an equivalent qualification.
(ii) Preference shall be given to persons possessing a degree in Sociology
or Social Work
A Degree in Commerce OR Economics OR Mathematics of a University
09
recognized by the U.G.C. with at least Second class in the subject OR CA of
the UK or India or an Incorporated Accountant (London)

Physical
Requirements:
For Post Code No. 03 to 05: Must not be less than 167.6 Cms. in height and must be not less
than 86.3 Cms. round the Chest on full inspiration and has a Chest expansion of not less than
5
Cms.
on
full
inspiration
(as
per
Special
Rules).
For S.T.: Must not be less than 164 Cms. in height and must be not less than 83.8 Cms.

round the Chest with a minimum expansion of not less than 5 Cms. on full inspiration.
For Post Code No. 03 (Women only): Not less than 152.5 Cms. in height and not less than
45.5 Kgs in weight. (As per G.O.Ms.No. 137; Home (Police-E); dated: 01/06/1998)
For Post Code No. 18: Must be atleast 165 Cms. in height and atleast 81 Cms. round the
Chest on full expiration, with a chest expansion of atleast 5 Cms. (as per Rule 4(c)(iii) of A.P.
Excise Rules & as per G.O. Ms. No. 108 GAD, dated: 25/01/1961.
For Pc.No. 03 & 05: Vision: The Candidate should satisfy by a Medical Board as to his
Physique, Fitness and Capacity for active outdoor work and is certified by the Ophthalmic
Surgeon that his vision comes upto the requirements specified below without the use of
contact glasses.
The standards of the minimum acuteness of vision which will be used for guidance in the
examination of a candidate are as follows:
Standard I:
Right Eye

Left Eye

Distant Vision V6/6

Near Vision-Reads

V6/6
0.6 Reads 0.6

Standard II:
Better Eye

Worse Eye

Distant Vision V6/6

and after correction with glasses not below 6/24
Near Vision Reads 0.6

V- without glasses Not below 6/6;

Reads 1

Note:
(i) No maximum age limit for SCs, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs (Other than BCCs & BCMs),
BCCs, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all castes.
(ii) Age relaxation of 5 years will be applicable to persons affected by the ban orders.
(iii) Candidates not belonging to SCs, STs, MBC/DCs, BCs (Other than BCCs & BCMs),
BCCs and BCMs (i.e. others) who have put in five years of service in the State/Central
Government are not eligible to apply even though they are within the age limit.
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APPSC Group I Syllabus Details

APPSC Group I Syllabus Details: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)s
Group 1 Examination Syllabus details are given below.
Syllabus of the Written examination:
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) - General Studies and Mental Ability
1. General Science Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and their
implications including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected
of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.
2.

Current

events

of

national

and

international

importance.

3. History of India emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its
social, economic, cultural and political aspects with a focus on AP Indian National
Movement.
4. World Geography and Geography of India with a focus on AP.
5. Indian polity and Economy including the countrys political system- rural development
Planning
and
economic
reforms
in
India.
6.
Mental
ability

reasoning
and
inferences.
7.
Disaster
Management:
(Source
:
CBSE
Publications)
1. Concepts in disaster management and vulnerability profile of India / State of A.P.
2. Earth quakes / Cyclones / Tsunami / Floods / Drought causes and effects.
3.
Man
made
disasters

Prevention
strategies.
4. Mitigation strategies / Mitigation measures
Main
Examination
General
English
1.
2.
3.
Re-arrangement
4.
Correction
5.
6.
7.
Filling
8.
Correction
9.
Vocabulary
10.
Idioms
11.
12.
13.
Active
voice
14. Parts of speech

(X

(Conventional
Class

in

Verb
and

Type):
Standard)
Comprehension
Precis-writing
of
sentences
of
sentences
Synonyms
Antonyms
the
blanks
of
spellings
and
usage
and
phrases
tenses
Prepositions
Passive
voice

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 problems, Analysis and solutions.

Section
-II:
Current
events
of
national
and
international
Section III: Current events relating to State of Andhra Pradesh.

importance.

Paper

II
Section I: History and Cultural Heritage of India With Emphasis on 20th Century History of India
1. Indus Civilization Vedic Civilization Distinction between Indus Civilisation and Vedic
Civilisation Evolution of Varna, Jathi/caste system Religious condition Emergence of
Religious Movements (Jainism, Buddhism and other sects) Rise of Magadha Imperialism
Rise of Mahayana and Development of Art (Gandhara, Mathura and other Schools).
2. Advent of Islam and its impact Influence of Islam on Indian Culture Religious
Movements Nature and significance of Bhakti Movements Growth of vernacular
languages, literature, fine arts, architecture, monuments, Indo-Persian art and architecture
Vijayanagara empire and their contribution to art, literature and culture socio-economic
conditions, administration, fall of Vijayanagar empire the Great Moghals and their
contribution to Indian Fine Art, Architecture and Fine Arts Rise of Shivaji.
3. Stages of colonialism changes in administrative structure and politics factors leading
for the British supremacy, assistance of Indian Powers and the causes of failures Civil
rebellions Revolt of 1857 and its impact Rise of nationalist consciousness and factors for
the growth of Indian Nationalism and Freedom Struggle : Three Phases :1885-1905, 19051920, 1920-47 and significance of Gandhi an Era.
4. Rise and growth of Socio-Religious-cultural anti-caste, Dalit and nonBrahmin,Justice/self-respect movements in modern India Social reform organizations and
role of intellectuals Raja Ram Mohan Roy Dayanand Saraswathi Jyotiba Phule
Narayana Guru Mahathma Gandhi Ambedkar and others.
5. Nationalist Literature growth of peasant and labour movements role of leftist parties in
anti-feudal and anti-colonial struggles-rise and growth of Womens movements origin and
growth of communalism workers and peasant movements freedom and partition of India;
important historical events after independence.
Section
II:
Social
and
Cultural
History
of
Andhra
Pradesh
1. The Satavahanas and their contribution social structure religious conditions growth of
literature and painting Ikshvakus and their cultural contribution Growth of Buddhism in
Andhra Pradesh The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi and their importance socio-cultural
contribution growth of Telugu language & Literature education and learning Religious Sects
growth of art and architecture.

2. Socio- Cultural and Religious conditions in Andhra Desha between 1000 AD 1565 AD
Growth of Telugu Language and Literature Nannaya- Molla etc., fine arts and architecture
Monuments Significance Contribution of Qutubshahis to Telugu language and Literature
Art- Architecture- Monuments.
3. Modern Andhra Socio-cultural awakening in Andhra Brahma Samaj, Arya Samaj,
Theosohica society Adi-Andhra, Movements and role of Veereshalingam and others NonBrahmin, Adi- Andhra /Dalit and Justice/self respect movements Gurram Joshuva Boyi
Bheemanna Sri Sri and others Growth of Nationalist Movement in Andhra and the

Andhra Leaders during the Freedom Struggle Role of socialists communists antizamindari-kisan movements.
4. Asafjahi Dynasty socio-cultural awakening in Telangana -Adi-Hindu Movement Nizam
Rashtra Janasangham Andhra Mahasabha Andhra Saaraswata Parishat The role of
Hyderabad State Congress and Vandemataram Movement.
5. Telangana Peoples Armed Struggle Ittehadul-Muslimeen Razakars-anti-Nizam
Struggles and end of Nizams Rule and integration of Hyderabad State in Indian
Union Formation of Andhra Pradesh.
Section
III:
General
Overview
of
the
Indian
Constitution
1. Nature of the Constitution constitutional developments salient features Preamble
Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and their relationship
Fundamental Duties, Distinctive features of Indian Federation.
2. Distribution of Legislative Powers between the Union and the State; Administrative and
Financial relations between the Union and the States Powers and the Functions of
Constitutional Bodies.
3. Unicameral and Bicameral Legislatures Functions and crises of accountability,decline of
legislature Delegated Legislation Legislative and Judicial control over the delegated
legislation Judicial review of administrative action.
4. Amendment of the Constitution Basic Structure Theory Emergency Provisions and Decentralisation Community development experiment 3 tier model of
Panchayat Raj 73rd and 74th amendments and their implementation.
5. Welfare Mechanism in India: Provisions for scheduled castes, Tribes and Minorities;
Reservations for SC, ST and Backward classes; Prevention of SC and ST Atrocities Act;
National and State SC and ST Commission; Womens Commission; National and State
Minorities Commission and Human Rights Commission.
Paper

III
Section
-I:
Planning
in
India
&
Indian
Economy
1. National and per capita income and human development Sectoral changes in the Indian
Economy (GDP and work force).
2. Indian Planning Objectives, priorities, specific aims of the recent 5 year plan-experience
and problems. Changes in the role of public-Private Sectors and their
Shares in the total plan outlay before and after economic reforms.
3. Poverty and unemployment problems magnitude and measures initiated to ameliorate
them.
4. Monetary policy Structure of Indian Banking and non-banking financial institutions and
reforms in them since the 1990sregulation of credit by RBI.

5. Pattern of revenue, expenditure and public debt and effects on the economy.
Section II: Land Reforms & Social Changes In A.P After Independence
1. Historical background of land reforms and the change in laws from time to time
Intermediaries abolition, tenancy reforms, ceilings on holdings and land issues in A.P.
2. Structure of the Andhra Pradesh economy its sectoral and regional distribution and the
extent of poverty. Agricultural inputs and technology.
3. Demographic features and social backwardness, literacy and occupation structure; changes
in the sectoral distribution of income and employment. Socio-political and economic
empowerment of women.
4. State finances and budgetary policy tax structure, sharing central taxes, expenditure
pattern in revenue and capital account as well as plan and non-plan accounts. Public debt
composition internal and external debt including World Bank loans.
5. Five year plans of AP Outlays, financing public sector plan and resource allocation
pattern in the recent 5 year plan.
Section III: Andhra Pradeshs Economy, Present Status, Its Strengths and Weakness:
1. Growth and structure of industries in AP; Factories, small and tiny sectors, their
comparison, growth, weaknesses and problems.
2. Structure of agricultural outputs. Administrated prices including support and procurement
prices Public Distribution System in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Regional disparities in income, industrial output, rainfall, irrigation, health and education
in AP.
4. Institutional and non-institutional sources of rural credit in AP structure and growth
cooperatives and their share in total credit adequacy and problems.
5. Service Sector of AP Importance, composition and growth with special reference to
transport and communication, tourism and information technology.
Paper-IV

Section -I: Role and Impact of Science and Technology In the Development Of India
Unit 1 : National policy of science and technology and changes in the policy from time to
time, Technology Missions.
Unit 2: Space programme in India and its applications with special reference to
industrial,agricultural and other rural developmental activities, INSAT and IRS systems.
Unit 3: Role of Information Technology in Rural India, basics of computers, computers in
communication and broadcasting, software development in economic growth. Broad IT
applications.

Unit 4: Energy Resources: Energy demands, renewable energy resources, nuclear energy, the
development and its utilisation in the country.
Unit 5: Current Science & Technology Developments in India, Climate change, Disaster
Management (Floods, Cyclones and Tsunami); Crop science in India, Fertilisers, Control of
pests and diseases scenario in India; Drinking water and supply, urbanisation and industrial
development.
Section -II : General Awareness with the Modern Trends In Life Sciences
Unit 1: Progress of Agricultural Science and its impacts Introduction to Biotechnology:
History of fermentation development, industrially important fermentation products
(antibiotics, organic acids, alcohols, vitamins, amino acids (only one in each category is to be
studied)) Production of low volume, high value fermentation products (insulin, growth
hormones, recombinant vaccines,interferons)
Unit 2: Plants and human affairs, characteristics of plants, usefulness for mankind, origin of
agriculture, useful and harmful plants. Introduction to animals, Domestic and wild animals,
usefulness of animals for mankind, Exploitation of animals by man for food and medical
advancements.
Unit 3: Introduction to and applications of Genetic Engineering & Stem Cell Research: Basic
concepts (the basic process of genetic engineering) Biotechnology in agriculture
(Biofertilisers, Biopesticides, Biofuels, Genetically modified crops, Tissue culture) animal
husbandry (transgenic animals- applications) and environment (Biotechnology in
Environmental clean up processes).
Unit 4: Microbial infections ; Common present day infections and preventive measures.
Introduction to bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal infections. Basic knowledge of infections
caused by different groups of micro organisms diarrhoea, dysentry, cholera, tuberculosis,
malaria, viral infections like HIV, encephalitis, chikungunya, bird flu preventive measures
during out breaks.
Unit 5: Vaccines: Introduction to immunity, Fundamental concepts in vaccination and
traditional methods of vaccine production (production of DPT and Rabies vaccine),
Production of Modern Vaccines (production of Hepatitis vaccine), Applications of
immunological methods in diagnosis.
Section

III:
Development
&
Environment
Problems
Unit 1: Environmental Segments, Promoting Environmental Protection, The Environment
(Protection) Act, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, Water (Prevention and
control of pollution) Act, Water pollution Cess Act, Forest conservation Act,
Environmentalism.
Unit 2: Natural Resources: Forest Resources Types of Forests, Uses of Forests. Water
Resources- Types of Dams, Drought Occurrences and Floods, Land Resources: Soils and
Cropping patterns, Mineral resources.
Unit 3: Eco-Systems and Bio-diversity: Terminology of Ecology, Basic Concepts of Ecology,
concept of an Ecosystem, Food Chains in Eco systems, Types of Eco systems. Biodiversity
and its conservation: Types of biodiversity, Hotspots of Biodiversity, threats to diversity.

Unit 4: Environment Pollution and Solid Waste Management: Air Pollution, water pollution,
Soil Pollution, Noise pollution. Solid Waste Management: Types of Solid waste, Factors
affecting the solid waste generation, Impact of solid wastes, Recycling and reuse.
Unit 5: Role of Information Technology in Environment and Human Health. Global
Environmental Issues like Climate Change, Acid Rain, Global warming, Wasteland
Reclamation, Watershed management, watershed approach for sustainable development.
Paper

Data
Interpretation
and
Problem
1. Data appreciation and interpretation using ratios, percentages and averages.

V
Solving

2. Drawing conclusions from the data present in tabular, graphical and diagrammatical forms
and to point out deficiencies, limitations or inconsistencies therein.
3. Problem solving using the following:
a) Sequences and Series: Analogies of numbers and alphabets, completion of blank spaces in
a:b,c,d, odd thing out, missing number in a sequence or series.
b) 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).
c) Date, time and arrangement problems: Calender and clock problems, blood relationship
and seating arrangements.
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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