Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) every year conducts the APPSC Group-2 Services exam to recruit eligible and qualified candidates for various Executive and Non-Executive posts. Better preparation needs a good strategy which can be done only if candidates have adequate knowledge of the syllabus and the exam pattern for the concerned exam. The APPSC Group 2 mains exam date for preliminary qualified candidates is announced for 23rd February 2025. This article provides a detailed description of the revised APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus and Exam Pattern, and Examination Scheme. Check the updated APPSC Group 2 Prelims & Mains Exam Syllabus 2024.
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern
APPSC Group 2 Notification 2024 pdf has been released to recruit 905 posts of Group 2 services exam. The detailed syllabus and latest exam pattern has been released along with the notification pdf which has been discussed here. APPSC Group 2 Main exam will consist of 2 papers for 150 marks each. The APPSC Group 2 final merit list will be based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the mains exam and the Computer Proficiency test. Know complete details about the APPSC Group 2 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, and Marking scheme from here.
APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2024 | |
Organization Name | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
Post Name | APPSC Group 2 (Executive & Non-Executive) Posts |
No of Vacancies | 905 (Revised) |
Category Name | Syllabus |
Selection Procedure | Prelims, Mains Test & Computer Proficiency Test |
Type of Questions | Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions) |
Mains Exam Date | 23rd February 2025 |
Time Duration | Prelims- 150 minutes Mains- 150 minutes (each paper) |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark |
Negative Marking | ⅓rd mark |
Official website | www.psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Group 2 2024 Selection Process
Candidates have to appear in the APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam and those who passed the prelims exam are shortlisted for the APPSC Group Mains Exam. The APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency test will be attended by the candidates who have cleared the mains exam.
APPSC Group 2 selection procedure includes 3 stages:
Stage 1- Preliminary Exam
Stage 2- Mains Exam
Stage 3- Computer Proficiency Test
Stage 4- Document Verification
APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2024 [Revised]
Before getting into the detailed APPSC Group 2 Syllabus, the candidates should know the updated exam pattern of APPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2024. Check the exam pattern for the APPSC Group 2 Prelims and Mains exam from the section given below.
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
- APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam is the screening stage for only shortlisting candidates for mains exam.
- The exam includes 150 multiple-choice-based questions.
- The exam is divided into three sections- General Studies and mental ability.
- There is a negative marking of one-third marks for each wrong answer.
- The time duration of the test will be 150 minutes.
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam Pattern 2024 | ||||
Sections | Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
General Studies | Indian History | 30 | 30 | 150 minutes |
Geography | 30 | 30 | ||
Indian Society | 30 | 30 | ||
Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | ||
Mental Ability | 30 | 30 | ||
Total | 150 | 150 |
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern 2024
- The exam has three papers, each carrying equal weight.
- All the questions are objective type. The level of the questions is similar to a bachelor’s degree.
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- A negative marking scheme of ⅓rd marks for every wrong answer is present.
APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Pattern 2024 | ||||
Paper | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
Paper 1 | 1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the history of Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh 2. General overview of the Indian Constitution | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
Paper 2 | 1. Indian and AP Economy 2. Science and Technology | 150 | 150 | |
Total | 300 | 300 |
APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test
- The exam has 2 parts. Each tests a particular area of computer skills of the aspirants.
- The candidates will get 60 minutes to attempt the exam.
- It is a practical exam.
APPSC Group 2 Computer Proficiency Test | |||
Test | Marks | Duration | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software. | 100 | 60 minutes | SC/ST/PH- 30 B.C.- 35 O.C.- 40 |
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APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2024
Candidates who are preparing for the APPSC Group 2 exam must be updated with the latest APPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2024. For the ease of the candidates, we have provided the complete details for the APPSC Group 2 syllabus for the prelims and mains exam. Check the APPSC Group 2 Prelims and Mains syllabus from the section given below.
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus 2024
APPSC Group 2 Prelims exam consists of 2 subjects i.e. General Studies & Mental Ability. APPSC Group 2 paper 1 is of screening type. Check the table given below for the topic-wise details of APPSC Syllabus 2024 for the Group 2 exam.
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus 2024 | ||
Subjects | Topics | Sub-topics |
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus for General Studies | ||
Indian History | Ancient History |
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Medieval History |
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Modern History |
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Geography | General and Physical Geography | The Earth in our Solar System - Interior of the Earth - Major Landforms and their features - Climate:Structure and Composition of Atmosphere - Ocean Water: Tides, Waves, Currents - India and Andhra Pradesh: Major Physiographic features, Climate, Drainage System, Soils and Vegetation - Natural Hazards and Disasters and their Management. |
Economic Geography of India and AP | Natural resources and their distribution - Agriculture and Agro based Activities - Distribution of Major Industries and Major Industrial Regions. Transport, Communication,Tourism and Trade. | |
Human Geography of India and AP | Human Development - Demographics - Urbanization and Migration - Racial, Tribal, Religious and Linguistic groups. | |
Indian Society | Structure of Indian Society | Family, Marriage, Kinship, Caste, Tribe,Ethnicity, Religion and Women |
Social Issues | Casteism, Communalism and Regionalisation, Crime against Women, Child Abuse and Child Labour, Youth Unrest and Agitation | |
Welfare Mechanism | Public Policies and Welfare Programmes, Constitutional and Statutory Provisions for Schedule Castes, ScheduleTribes, Minorities, BCs, Women, Disabled and Children. | |
Current Affairs | Major Current Events and Issues pertaining to - International, - National and - State of Andhra Pradesh | |
APPSC Group 2 Prelims Syllabus for Mental Ability | ||
Mental Ability | Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive) | Statement andAssumptions, Statement and Argument, Statement and Conclusion, Statement and Courses of Action. |
Mental Ability | Number Series, Letter Series, Odd Man out, Coding -Decoding, Problems relating to Relations, Shapes and their Sub Sections. | |
Basic Numeracy: | Number System, Order of Magnitude, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work and Time and Distance. Data Analysis (Tables, bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart). |
APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2024
APPSC Group 2 Mains exam comprises of 02 papers and the details of each paper along with the complete syllabus are provided in this section.
APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus for Paper 1
APPSC Group 2 Main Exam Paper II is divided into 02 sections i.e.
- Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the History of Various Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh
- General overview of the Indian Constitution
Check the details about each section from the table given below:
Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh
Subjects | Topics |
Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh |
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Indian Constitution
Section | Topics |
Indian Constitution |
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APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2
This section covers the topic from Indian and AP Economy & Science and Technology which questions will be asked in the APPSC Group 2 Mains Exam Paper-2.
APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2024 for Indian and AP Economy
APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2024 for Indian and AP Economy | |
Section | Topics |
Structure of Indian Economy, Economic Planning and Policy | National Income of India: Concept and Measurement of National Income - Occupational Pattern and Sectoral Distribution of Income in India – Economic Growth and Economic Development - Strategy of Planning in India - New Economic Reforms 1991 – Decentralization of Financial Resources – NITI Aayog. |
Money, Banking, Public Finance and Foreign Trade | Functions and Measures of Money Supply – Reserve Bank of India(RBI): Functions, Monetary Policy and Control of Credit – Indian Banking: Structure, Development and Reforms – Inflation: Causes and Remedies – India’s Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Imbalance, Deficit Finance and Fiscal Responsibility – Indian Tax Structure - Goods and Services Tax (GST) – Recent Indian Budget – India’s Balance of Payments (BOP) – FDI. |
Agricultural Sector, Industrial Sector and Services in Indian Economy | Indian Agriculture: Cropping Pattern, Agricultural Production and Productivity – Agricultural Finance and Marketing in India: Issues and Initiatives – Agricultural Pricing and Policy in India: MSP, Procurement, Issue Price and Distribution – Industrial Development in India: Patterns and Problems – New Industrial Policy, 1991 – Disinvestment – Ease ofDoing Business – Industrial Sickness: Causes, Consequences and Remedial Measures – Services Sector: Growth and Contribution of Services Sector in India – Role of IT and ITES Industry in Development. |
Structure of Andhra Pradesh Economy and Public Finance: | Structure and Growth of AP Economy: Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and Sectoral Contribution, AP Per Capita Income (PCI) – AP State Revenue: Tax and Non-Tax Revenue – AP State Expenditure, Debts and Interest Payments – Central Assistance – Projects of External Assistance - Recent AP Budget. |
Agriculture and Allied Sector, Industrial Sector and Services Sector of Andhra Pradesh | Production Trends of Agriculture and Allied Sectors – Cropping Pattern –Rural Credit Cooperatives – Agricultural Marketing – Strategies, Schemes and Programmes related to Agricultural Sector and Allied Sectors in Andhra Pradesh Including Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Forests – Growth and Structure of Industries – Recent AP Industrial Development Policy - Single Window Mechanism – Industrial Incentives – MSMEs – Industrial Corridors – Structure and Growth of Services Sector – Information Technology, Electronics and Communications in Andhra Pradesh – Recent AP IT Policy. |
APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2024 for Science and Technology
APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus 2024 for Science and Technology | |
Subjects | Topics |
Technology Missions, Policies and Applications | National S&T Policy: Recent Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, and National Strategies and Missions, Emerging Technology Frontiers – Space Technology: Launch Vehicles of India, Recent Indian Satellite Launches and its applications, Indian Space Science Missions – Defence Technology: Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO): Structure, Vision and Mission, Technologies Developed by the DRDO, Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) – Information and Communication Technology (ICT): National Policy on Information Technology – Digital India Mission: Initiatives and Impact – E-Governance Programmes and Services – Cyber Security concerns – National Cyber Security Policy – Nuclear Technology: Indian NuclearReactors and Nuclear Power Plants – Applications of Radioisotopes –India’s Nuclear Programme. |
Energy Management | Policy and Projections: Installed Energy Capacities and Demand in India - National Energy Policy - National Policy on Biofuels - Bharat Stage Norms - Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy: Sources and Installed Capacities in India – New Initiatives and Recent Programmes, Schemes and Achievements in India’s Renewable Energy Sector. |
Ecosystem and Biodiversity | Ecology and Ecosystem: Basic concepts of Ecology, Ecosystem: Components and Types – Biodiversity: Meaning, Components, Biodiversity Hotspots, Loss of Biodiversity and Conservation of Biodiversity: Methods, Recent Plans, Targets, Convention and Protocols - Wildlife Conservation: CITES and Endangered Species with reference to India – Biosphere Reserves – Indian Wildlife Conservation efforts, projects, acts and initiatives in recent times. |
Waste Management and Pollution Control | Solid Waste: Solid Wastes and their Classification – Methods of Disposaland Management of Solid Wastes in India – Environmental Pollution: Types of Environmental Pollution – Sources and Impacts – Pollution Control, Regulation and Alternatives: Recent projects, acts and initiatives to reduce Environmental Pollution in India – Impact of Transgenics on Environment and their Regulation – EcoFriendly Technologies in Agriculture – Bioremediation: Types and Scope in India. |
Environment and Health | Environment Challenges: Global Warming, Climate Change, Acid Rain, Ozone Layer Depletion, Ocean Acidification – Environmental Initiatives: Recent International Initiatives, Protocols, Conventions to tackle Climate Change with special reference to India’s Participation and Role – Sustainable Development: Meaning, Nature, Scope, Components and Goals of Sustainable Development – Health Issues: Recent Trends in Disease Burden and Epidemic and Pandemic Challenges in India - Preparedness and Response: Healthcare Delivery and Outcomes in India – Recent Public Health Initiatives and Programmes. |
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