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
The Kanauj and their Contributions, South Indian Dynasties - The Badami Chalukyas, the Eastern Chalukyas, the Rastrakutas, the Kalyani Chalukyas, the Cholas, the Hoyasalas, the Yedavas, the Kakatiyas and the Reddis
The Delhi Sultanate, the Vijaynagar Empire and the Mughal Empire, the Bhakti Movement and Sufism - Administration, Economy, Society, Religion, Literature, Arts and Architecture
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
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
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
Indian Constitution: Evolution, features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
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
Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities - Panchayati Raj - Public Policy and Governance
Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization on Governance - Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies
Rights Issues (Human rights, Women rights, SC/ST rights, Child rights) etc.
India's Foreign Policy — International Relations — Important Institutions, Agencies and Fora, their structure and mandate - Important Policies and Programmes of Central and State Governments
(C) INDIAN AND ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMY AND PLANNING
Basic characteristics of Indian Economy as a developing economy – Economic development since independence objectives and achievements of planning - NITI Ayog and its approach to economic development
Growth and distributive justice - Economic development Human Development Index – India's rank in the world – Environmental degradation and challenges - Sustainable Development - Environmental Policy
National Income and its concepts and components – India's National Accounts – Demographic issues - Poverty and Inequalities – Occupational Structure and Unemployment
Various Schemes of employment and poverty eradication – Issues of Rural Development and Urban Development
Indian Agriculture – Irrigation and water – Inputs of agriculture – Agricultural Strategy and Agricultural Policy – Agrarian Crisis and land reforms
Agricultural credit – Minimum Support Prices - Malnutrition and Food Security - Indian Industry - Industrial Policy – Make-in India – Start-up and Stand-up programmes
SEZs and Industrial Corridors – Energy and Power policies – Economic Reforms – Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalization – International Trade and Balance of Payments – India and WTO
Financial Institutions – RBI and Monetary Policy – Banking and Financial Sector Reforms – Commercial Banks and NPAs
Financial Markets – Instabilities - Stock Exchanges and SEBI – Indian Tax System and Recent changes – GST and its impact on Commerce and Industry
Centre, States financial relations - Financial Commissions – Sharing of resources and devolution – Public Debt and Public Expenditure - Fiscal Policy and Budget
The characteristics/ basic features of Andhra Pradesh economy after bifurcation in 2014 – Impact of bifurcation on the endowment of natural resources and state revenue
Disputes of river water sharing and their impact on irrigation – new challenges to industry and commerce - the new initiatives to develop infrastructure – power and transport
Information technology and e-governance – Approaches to development and initiatives in agriculture, industry and social sector – Urbanisation and smart cities
Skill development and employment – social welfare programmes
A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014 – Economic Issues arising out of bifurcation – Central government's assistance for building a new capital, compensation for loss of revenue, development of backward districts
Issues such as Vizag railway zone, Kadapa steel factory, Dugarajapatnam airport, Express ways and industrial corridors etc., - Special Status and Special Assistance - Controversy - Government's stand and measure
(D) GEOGRAPHY
General Geography: Earth in Solar system, Motion of the Earth, Concept of time, Season, Internal Structure of the Earth, Major landforms and their features
Atmosphere - structure and composition, elements and factors of Climate, Airmasses and Fronts, atmospheric disturbances, climate change
Oceans: Physical, chemical and biological characteristics, Hydrological Disasters, Marine and Continental resources
Physical: World, India and concerned State : Major physical divisions, Earthquakes, landslides, Natural drainage, climatic changes and regions, Monsoon, Natural Vegetation, Parks and Sanctuaries, Major Soil types, Rocks and Minerals
Social: World, India and concerned State : distribution, density, growth, Sex-ratio, Literacy, Occupational Structure, SC and ST Population, Rural-Urban components, Racial, tribal, religious and linguistic groups, urbanization, migration and metropolitan regions
Economic: World, India and concerned State: Major sectors of economy, Agriculture, Industry and Services, their salient features. Basic Industries - Agro, mineral, forest, fuel and manpower based Industries, Transport and Trade, Pattern and Issues
Central Tendencies - mean, median, mode — including weighted mean
Power and exponent, Square, Square Root, Cube Root, H.C.F. and L.C.M.
Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and loss
Time and Work, Time and Distance, Speed and Distance
Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes, Volume and Surface Area of Sphere, Cone, Cylinder, cubes and Cuboids
Lines, angels and common geometrical figures — properties of transverse and parallel lines, properties of triangles, quadrilateral, rectangle, parallelogram and rhombus
Introduction to algebra — BODMAS, simplification of weird symbols
Data interpretation, Data Analysis, Data sufficiency, and concepts of Probability
Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and analyzing emotions, Dimensions of emotional intelligence, coping with emotions, empathy and coping with stress
Social Intelligence, interpersonal skills, Decision making, Critical thinking, problem solving and Assessment of personality
(B) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Science and Technology: Nature and Scope of Science & Technology; Relevance of Science & Technology to the day to day life; National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation
Institutes and Organization in India promoting integration of Science, Technology and Innovation, their activities and contribution; Contribution of Prominent Indian Scientists
Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Nature and Scope of ICT; ICT in day to day life; ICT and Industry; ICT and Governance
Various government schemes promoting use of ICT, E-Governance programmes and services; Netiquettes; Cyber Security Concerns - National Cyber Crime Policy
Technology in Space & Defence: Evolution of Indian Space Programme; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — it's activities and achievements
Various Satellite Programmes — Satellites for Telecommunication, Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) Satellites; Satellites for defence, Eduset or Satellites for academic purposes
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)- vision, mission and activities
Energy Requirement and Efficiency: India's existing energy needs and deficit; India's Energy Resources and Dependence, Energy policy of India Government Policies and Programmes
Solar, Wind and Nuclear energy
Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to environment; Its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the national and the international level
Biodiversity- its importance and concerns; Climate Change, International Initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India's commitment
Forest and Wildlife - Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India; Environmental Hazards, pollution, carbon emission, Global warming
National Action plans on Climate Change and Disaster management. Biotechnology and Nanotechnology; Nature, Scope and application, Ethical, Social, and Legal issues, Government Policies
Genetic Engineering; Issues related to it and its impact on human life. Health & Environment
(C) CURRENT EVENTS OF REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE
Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance
Mains Examination
Mode: Offline (Descriptive) | Duration: 2.5 hours per paper | Medium: English & Telugu | Nature: Merit Ranking
English Paper
Marks: 150 | Duration: 150 Minutes | Medium: English
Essay (200-250 words): Descriptive/analytical/philosophical/based on Current Affairs
Letter Writing (100 words): Formal letter expressing opinion about office matters/issues
Press Release/Appeal (100 words): On recent concerns/problems/disasters
Report Writing (150 words): Official function/event/field trip/survey
Writing on Visual Information (150 words): Graph/image/flow chart/table/statistical data
Pre-Historic Cultures in India - Indus Valley Civilization - Vedic Culture - Mahajanapadas - Emergence of New Religions - Jainism, Buddhism
Rise of the Magadha and Age of the Mauryas - Ashoka Dharma - Foreign Invasions on India - The Kushans
The Satavahanas, the Sangam Age in South India - the Sungas - the Guptas - the Kanauj and their Contributions - Historical Accounts of Foreign travelers
The Pallavas, the Badami Chalukyas, the Eastern Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas, the Kalyani Chalukyas and the Cholas - Socio Cultural Contributions
Delhi Sultanates - Advent of Islam and its Impact - Religious Movements like Bhakti and Sufi and Its Influence
Growth of Vernacular Languages, Scripts, Literature, Fine Arts - Socio Cultural Conditions of the Kakatiyas, the Vijayanagaras, the Bahmanis, the Qutubsahis
The Mughals Administration, Socio-Religious life and Cultural developments - Shivaji and Rise of Maratha Empire - Advent of Europeans in India
Rise of British rule in India from 1757 to 1856 - Land Revenue Settlement - 1857 Revolt and its Impact - Education, Press, Cultural changes
Rise of Indian Nationalism - Activities of Indian National Congress - Role of Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Vallabai Patel
Dr B.R. Ambedkar and his Contributions - Indian Nationalism in three phases - Freedom Struggle 1885-1905, 1905-1920 and Gandhi Phase 1920-1947
Independence and Partition of India - India after Independence - Linguistic Re-organization of States - Integration of the Indian States - Indian Constitution
Andhra History: The Satavahanas, the Ikshvakus, the Salankayanas, the Pallavas and the Vishnukundins - Social and Economic Conditions
The Eastern Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas, the Renati Cholas - Socio-Cultural life, Religion - Telugu Script and Language, Literature, Art and Architecture
Medieval Andhra: Socio-Cultural and Religious Conditions 1000 to 1565 A.D. - Antiquity, Origin and Growth Telugu Language and Literature
Fine Arts, Art & Architecture during the reign of Kakatiyas, Reddis, Gajapatis and Vijayanagaras - Historical Monuments - Contribution of Qutubshahis
Modern Andhra: European Trade Establishments - Andhra Under the Company Rule - Role of Christian Missionaries - Socio-Cultural, Literary Awakening
Role of Social Reformers - Gurajada Apparao, Kandukuri Veeresalingam, Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu, Gidugu Ramamurthy, Annie Besant
Nationalist Movement: Role of Andhra leaders - Justice Party, Non-Brahmin Movement - Nationalist and Revolutionary Literature
Indian Constitution and its salient features - Functions and duties of the Indian Union and the State Governments
Issues and challenges pertaining to the Federal structure — Role of Governor in States - Distribution of powers between the Union and States
Rural and Urban Local Governance under 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment - Constitutional Authorities and their Role
Parliament and State Legislatures — structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
Judiciary in India — Structure and functions, important provisions relating to emergency and constitutional amendments, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation
Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration — Evolution in India — Administrative ideas in Kautilya's Arthashastra; Mughal administration; Legacy of British rule
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues and problems of implementation
Development processes - the role of civil society, NGOs and other stakeholders
Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial authorities - Role of Civil Services in Democracy
Good governance and e-governance - Transparency, accountability and responsiveness in governance — Citizen's Charter
RTI, Public Service Act and their implications, Concept of Social Audit and its importance
Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and Consequences of Ethics in Human actions: dimensions of Ethics: Ethics in Private and Public relationships
Ethics-integrity and Accountability in Public Service
Human values: Understanding the Harmony in existence Human relationships in the society and in the Nature. Gender Equability in the relationships
Role of family, society and Educational Institutions in imparting values to citizens, lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrations
Attitude: Content, Functions, its influence and relation with thought and behaviour, Moral and Political attitudes, role of Social influence and persuasion
Emotional intelligence - Concepts and their utilities and application in Administration and Governance
Concept of Public Service, "Philosophical basis of Governance professional Ethics in the light of right understanding and Vision for Holistic Technologies
Codes of Ethics, codes of Conduct, RTI, Public Service Act, Leadership Ethics, Work culture, Ethical principles with in an Organizational content
Ethical and moral values in governance, Ethical issues in international relations, corruption, Lokpal, Lokayukta
Basic Knowledge of Laws in India: Constitution of India - Nature and salient features – Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy
Bifurcation of powers between centre and state (state list, union list and concurrent list) – Powers of judiciary, executive and legislature
Civil and Criminal laws: hierarchy of civil and criminal courts in India - difference between substantial and procedural laws – order and decree
New developments in criminal laws, Nirbhaya Act
Labour Law: Concept of social welfare legislations in India, changing trends in employment and necessity for new labour laws
Cyber Laws: Information Technology Act – Cyber Security and Cyber Crime – difficulties in determining competent jurisdiction of courts in case of cyber-crimes
Major Challenges of Indian Economy – Inconsistent growth rate, Low growth rates of agriculture and manufacturing sectors, inflation and oil prices
Current account deficit and unfavorable balance of payments, falling rupee value, growing NPAs and capital infusion - money laundering and black money
Insufficient financial resources and deficiency of capital, Lack of Inclusive growth and Sustainable development - Nature, causes, consequences and solutions
Resource Mobilization in Indian Economy: Sources of financial resources for public and private sectors - budgetary resources – tax revenue and non-tax revenue
Public debt: market borrowings, loans and grants etc., external debt from multilateral agencies – foreign institutional investment and foreign direct investment
Desirability and consequences of utilizing different sources – Monetary and fiscal policies - financial markets and institutions of developmental finance
Investment in industries and infrastructure projects - Physical resources – Energy resources
Resource mobilization in Andhra Pradesh – Budgetary resources and constraints - Fulfillment of the conditions of A.P Bifurcation Act – central assistance and issues of conflict
Public debt and projects of external assistance - Physical resources - Mineral and forest resources – Water disputes with neighboring states
Government Budgeting: Structure of Government budget and its components – Budgeting process and recent changes
Types of budget – types of deficits, their impact and management – Highlights of current year's union budget and its analysis
GST and related issues – Central assistance to states - Issues of federal finance in India – Recommendations of the latest finance commission
Government budgeting in Andhra Pradesh – Budget constraints – Central assistance and issues of conflict after bifurcation of the state – management of deficits
Highlights and Analysis of the current year budget – State finance commission and local finance in Andhra Pradesh
Inclusive Growth: Meaning of inclusion - Causes of exclusion in India – Strategies for and instruments of inclusion
Poverty alleviation and employment, Health and Education, women empowerment, social welfare schemes – Food Security and Public Distribution System
Sustainable agriculture - Integrated Rural development - regional diversification - Public and partnership for inclusive growth – Financial inclusion
All Andhra Pradesh government's current schemes for inclusive growth and financial inclusion - Public Distribution system and DWCRA
Agricultural Development: Role of agriculture in economic development – Contribution of to GDP – Issues of finance, production, marketing
Green revolution and changing focus to dryland farming, organic farming and sustainable agriculture – minimum support prices – agriculture policy – Swaminathan commission – Rainbow revolution
Agriculture Development in Andhra Pradesh: Contribution to SGDP - Regional disparities in irrigation and agricultural development
Changing cropping pattern - focus on horticulture and fisheries and dairying – Government schemes to promote agriculture in Andhra Pradesh
Industrial Development and Policy: Role of industrial sector in economic development – Evolution of industrial policy since independence
Industrial Policy, 1991 and its impact on Indian economy – Contribution of Public Sector to industrial development in India
Impact of liberalization and privatization and globalization on industrial development - Disinvestment and privatization
Problems of core industries - Micro, small and medium enterprises, their problems and policy – industrial sickness and support mechanism
Manufacturing policy – Make-in India – Start up programme – NIMZs - SEZs, industrial corridors
Industrial Policy of the AP Government – Incentives to industries – Industrial corridors in and SEZs in Andhra Pradesh
Bottlenecks for industrial development – Power projects
Infrastructure in India: Transport infrastructure: Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways – Major projects of transport infrastructure in India
Communication infrastructure - Information Technology – e-governance - Digital India – Energy and Power – Urban infrastructure – smart cities
Urban environment - solid waste management - Weather forecast and disaster management – Issues of finance, ownership, operation and maintenance
Public-private partnership and related issues – Pricing of public utilities and government policy – environmental impacts of infrastructure projects
Infrastructure Development in Andhra Pradesh – Transport, Energy and ICT infrastructure – Bottlenecks – Government policy – Ongoing projects
Integration of Science, Technology and Innovation for better human life; Science & Technology in everyday life
National Policies on proliferation of Science, Technology and Innovation; India's contribution in the field of Science and Technology
Concerns and challenges in the proliferation and use of science and technology; Role and Scope of Science and Technology in nation building
Major Scientific institutes for Science and technology in AP and India. Major Scientific Institutes for Research and Development in AP and India
Achievements of Indian Scientist in the field of Science and Technology - Indigenous technologies and developing new technologies
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - its importance, advantages and challenges; E-governance and India
Cyber Crime and policies to address security concerns. Government of India Policy on Information Technology (IT). IT Development in AP and India
Indian Space Programme - Past, Present and Future; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — it's activities and achievements
Satellite Programmes of India and Use of Satellites in different fields like Health, Education, Communication Technology, Weather forecasting affecting human lives
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Indian's energy needs, efficiency and resources; Clean energy resources; Energy policy of India - Government Policies and Programmes
Conventional and Non-Conventional energy resources. Energy demands, Indian Energy Sciences, Conventional energy powers, Thermal, renewable energy resources
Solar, wind, Bio and wasted based, energy policies Geothermal and Tidal Sources, energy Policies in India, energy security
Salient features of Nuclear Policy of India; Development of Nuclear programmes in India, Nuclear Policies at the International level and India's stand on them
Development Vs. Nature / Environment; Depletion of Natural Resources - Metals, Minerals — Conservation Policy
Environmental Pollution Natural and Anthropogenic and Environmental degradation. Sustainable Development — possibilities and challenges
Climate Change and Its effect on the world; Climate justice — a global phenomenon; Environment Impact Assessment
Natural Disasters — Cyclones, Earth Quakes, Landslides & Tsunamis — Prediction Management. Correlation between Health & Environment
Social Forestry, Afforestation and deforestation, Mining in AP and India. Types of Natural resources - renewable and Nonrenewable
Forest resources. Fishery resources. Fossil Fuels - Coal, Petroleum and Natural Gas. Mineral resources. Water resources — Types, Water shed management
Land resources — types of soils and soil reclamation
Environmental pollution and Solid waste management: Sources, impacts and control of - air pollution, water pollution and soil pollution
Noise pollution. Solid waste management - Types of solid waste, impacts of solid waste, recycling and reuse
Remedial measures for Soil erosion and Coastal erosion. Global Environmental issues and role of information Technology in Environment and Human Health
Ozone layer depletion, Acid rain. Global Warming and its impacts
Environmental legislation: International Law, Montreal protocol, Kyoto protocol, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change, CITES
The Environment (Protection) act 1986, Forest conservation Act, Wildlife protection act. Biodiversity Bill of India - COP 21 - Sustainable Development Goals
National Disaster Management Policy, 2016 of India and Disaster management initiatives in India
White Revolution, Green Revolution, and Green Pharmacy
Nature, Scope and Applications of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology in India; Ethical, Social and Legal concerns, Government policies
Genetic engineering, issues related to it and its impact on human life. Bio – diversity, fermentation, Immuno – diagnosis techniques
Human diseases - microbial infections. Common infections and preventive measures. Introduction to bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal infections
Basic knowledge of infections - diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, viral infections like HIV, Encephalitis, Chikungunya, bird flu - preventive measures during outbreaks
Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Basic concepts of genetic engineering. Tissue culture methods and applications
