group 2 syllabus
Stage 1: Screening Test (Prelims) — 150 Marks
Objective Type | Duration: 150 Minutes
| Section | Subject | Marks | Key Focus Areas |
| 1 | Indian History | 30 | Ancient, Medieval, & Modern (Revolt of 1857 to Post-Independence) |
| 2 | Geography | 30 | General Physical, Economic, Human (India & Andhra Pradesh) |
| 3 | Indian Society | 30 | Social Structure, Social Issues, Welfare Mechanisms & Acts |
| 4 | Current Affairs | 30 | International, National, & AP State Events |
| 5 | Mental Ability | 30 | Reasoning, Basic Numeracy, & Data Analysis |
Stage 2: Main Examination — 300 Marks
Objective Type | 2 Papers x 150 Marks
| Paper | Section | Subject | Marks |
| Paper I | Section A | Social & Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh | 75 |
| Section B | Indian Constitution & Polity | 75 | |
| Paper II | Section A | Indian & Andhra Pradesh Economy | 75 |
| Section B | Science & Technology | 75 |
Indian History (30 Marks)
Ancient History:
- Indus Valley Civilization: Salient features
- Vedic Age
- Emergence of Buddhism and Jainism
- Mauryan Empire and Gupta Empire: Administration, Socio-economic and Religious Conditions, Art and Architecture, Literature
- Harshavardhana and his achievements
Medieval History:
- Chola Administrative System
- Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire: Administration, Socio-economic and Religious Conditions, Art and Architecture, Language and Literature
- Bhakti and Sufi Movements
- Shivaji and the rise of Maratha Empire
- Advent of Europeans
Modern History:
- 1857 Revolt and its Impact
- Rise and Consolidation of British Power
- Changes in Administration, Social and Cultural spheres
- Social and Religious Reform Movements (19th-20th Century)
- Indian National Movement: Stages, Key Contributors, Contributions from different regions
- Post-Independence Reorganization and Consolidation
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Geography (30 Marks)
General and Physical Geography:
- Earth in Solar System
- Interior of the Earth
- Major Landforms
- Climate: Structure, Composition of Atmosphere
- Ocean Water: Tides, Waves, Currents
- India & Andhra Pradesh: Physiographic features, Climate, Drainage, Soils, Vegetation
- Natural hazards and disaster management
Economic Geography:
- Natural resources distribution
- Agriculture and Agro-based activities
- Industries and Regional industrial hubs
- Transport, Communication, Tourism, Trade
Human Geography:
- Human Development, Demographics
- Urbanization & Migration
- Racial, Tribal, Religious, Linguistic groups
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Indian Society (30 Marks)
- Structure: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Caste, Tribe, Ethnicity, Religion, Women
- Social Issues:
- Casteism, Communalism, Regionalism
- Crime against Women, Child Abuse, Child Labour
- Youth Unrest & Movements
Welfare Mechanisms:
- Public Policies & Welfare Programs
- Constitutional Provisions for SCs, STs, Minorities, BCs, Women, Disabled, Children
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Current Affairs (30 Marks)
- Major International, National, and Andhra Pradesh-specific Events & Issues
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Mental Ability (30 Marks)
- Logical Reasoning: Deductive, Inductive, Abductive
- Topics: Statements & Assumptions, Arguments, Conclusions, Courses of Action
- Numerical & Verbal reasoning: Number Series, Letter Series, Odd Man Out, Coding-Decoding, Relations, Shapes, etc.
- Basic Numeracy: Number System, Averages, Ratios, Percentages, Interest, Time & Work, Distance
- Data Analysis: Tables, Bar Diagrams, Line Graphs, Pie Charts
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2. Main Examination Syllabus
PAPER – I (150 Marks)
Section A: Social & Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh (75 Marks)
- Prehistoric Cultures: Satavahanas, Ikshvakus (Socio-economic, Religious Conditions, Literature, Art & Architecture)
- Major Dynasties (11th-16th centuries): Vishnukundins, Eastern Chalukyas, Andhra Cholas (Socio-religious, Art, Literature)
- European Trade & Colonial Impact: Trade centers, Andhra under the Company, 1857 Revolt, British rule, Socio-cultural awakening, Movements (Justice Party, Self-Respect, etc.)
- Andhra Movement: Origin, Andhra Mahasabhas, Leaders, Role of Press, Library, Folk & Tribal Culture
- Formation of Andhra Pradesh: Visalandhra Mahasabha, States Reorganization Commission, Gentlemen's Agreement, Key events (1956-2014)
Section B: Indian Constitution (75 Marks)
- Nature & Development of Indian Constitution
- Salient features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, Basic Structure
- Structure & Functions of Government: Legislature, Executive, Judiciary
- Types of Legislatures, Federal & Unitary features
- Centre-State Relations & Reforms (Rajmannar, Sarkaria, M.M. PUNCHHI Commissions)
- Constitutional Bodies: Human Rights Commission, RTI, Lokpal, Lokayukta
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PAPER – II (150 Marks)
Section A: Indian & Andhra Pradesh Economy (75 Marks)
- Indian Economy: Structure, Planning, Reforms (1991 & beyond), NITI Aayog
- Money, Banking, Public Finance, Foreign Trade: RBI, Fiscal Policy, Taxation, GST, BOP, FDI
- Sectors: Agriculture, Industry, Services (IT & ITES)
- Andhra Pradesh Economy: GSDP, Per Capita Income, Revenue, Expenditure, External Assistance
- State Sectors: Agriculture & Allied, Industry, Services, Policies, Incentives, Infrastructure
Section B: Science & Technology (75 Marks)
- Technology Missions, Policies, Applications: Space, Defence, ICT, Digital India, Cyber Security, Nuclear Technology
- Energy Management: Non-renewable & Renewable Energy, Biofuels, Norms
- Ecosystem & Biodiversity: Ecology, Hotspots, Conservation, Wildlife Acts & Reserves
- Waste Management & Pollution Control: Solid Waste, Pollution Types, Control Measures, Eco-friendly Tech
- Environment & Health: Climate change, Global Warming, Disease Trends, Public Health Programs
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Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) Scheme & Syllabus
Practical Exam (Total 100 Marks, Duration: 60 mins)
Part A: Office Automation & Software (35 Marks)
Part B: Practical Skills (Typing, Object Insertion, Data Formatting, Presentation) (65 Marks)
Syllabus Outline:
- Introduction to Computers: Hardware, Peripheral Devices, Data & Processes
- Software Types & Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS)
- Internet & Email Basics
- Office Suite: MS Office / LibreOffice / OpenOffice
- Word Processing: Document Creation, Formatting, Inserting Objects, Mail Merge
- Spreadsheets: Data Entry, Formulas, Charts, Conditional Formatting
- Presentations: Slide Design, Multimedia, Transitions & Animations
