GROUP-I SERVICES APPSC
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
SCREEING TEST – WRITTEN EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Duration Minutes | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 120questions | 120minutes | 120marks |
| 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 Technologies. (ii) Current events of Regional, National and International importance | 120questions | 120minutes | 120marks |
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.
MAINS – WRITTEN EXAMINATION (DESCRIPTIVE TYPE)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Duration Minutes | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper in Telugu | Qualifying Nature | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper in English | Qualifying Nature | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper - I General Essay - on contemporary themes and issues of regional, national and international importance. | - | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper-II History and Cultural and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh | - | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper -III Polity, constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics | - | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper -IV Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh | - | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper -V Science, Technology and Environmental Issues | - | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| PERSONALITY TEST | - | 75 Marks | |
| TOTAL MARKS | 825 Marks | ||
