APSC Syllabus 2024: Subject-Wise Topics for APSC Prelims, Mains and Interview Exam

Subjects 

Sub-Topics

General Studies 1

• Important current events on a national and international level.
• Indian National Movement's history.
• Physical, social, and economic geography of India and the rest of the world.
• Constitution, political system, panchayati raj, public policy, and other aspects of Indian politics and governance
• Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives, etc. are all examples of economic and social development.
• Environmental ecology, biodiversity, and climate change are general topics that don't require subject specialisation.
• General Science

General Studies 2 

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical reasoning as well as analytical ability
• Problem-solving as well as decision-making skills
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (Class X level),
• Data Interpretation (tables, data sufficiency, charts, graphs,  etc.) (Class X level)

Subject

Sub-Topics 

Paper 1

Essay

Paper 2 to 6 

General Studies

Paper 7

Optional Subject, Paper 1

Paper 8

Optional Subject, Paper 2

Qualifying Paper

Paper A

Qualifying Paper

Paper B

Subject

Sub-Topics 

General Studies Paper 1

• Indian Culture - Literature & Architecture and art forms belong to modern times 
• Beginning around the middle of the 18th century, modern Indian history
• The War for Freedom
• consolidation and reorganisation of the nation after independence
• Diversity in Indian Society
• Women's Organisations and their role in society
• Population and related problems
• Urbanisation, developmental issues, poverty, and those issues' issues and solutions
• Social empowerment, regionalism, secularism, and globalisation
• Important Geographical Features of India and the World
• Important Natural Resource Distribution
• Geophysical phenomena of importance

General Studies Paper 2

• Constitution of India
• Responsibilities & Functions of the Union
• Role of Civil Services in Democracy
• India & its Neighbourhood relations
• Development Processes and the development industry
• Parliament & State legislatures
• Act on Representation of the People
• Implementing government policies to promote growth in various sectors
• Welfare programmes for the population's most disadvantaged groups
• Power separation and a conflict resolution process
• Structure, setup, and operation of government departments and judiciaries.
• Concerns connected to HR Development, Health, and Education
• India's exposure to the politics and policies of developed nations
• Prestigious worldwide institutions, groups, and forums

General Studies Paper 3

• Indian Economy and issues related to it
• Cropping pattern for major crops in various parts of the country
• Inclusive growth and issues arising from it
• Food processing and other related industries in India
• Government budgeting
• Adaptations of Science and technology as well as their effects
• Challenges to internal security
• Environmental issues
• Indigenization of technology and development of new technology
• Land reforms in India
• Awareness in the fields of  Robotics, Nanotechnology, IT, Space, Computers, Biotechnology, etc.
• Various Security forces and agencies
• Effects of liberalization on the economy
• Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc
• Investment models
• Farming and irrigation methods
• Disaster and its management

General Studies Paper 4

• Ethics and human interface
• Human values 
• Attitude - Content, Structure, Functions, relation and influence with thought and behavior
• social influence, and persuasion, moral & Political attitudes
• Concepts of emotional intelligence and its applications in government
• Public administration values and ethics in the public/civil service
• Civil service aptitude and core principles of fairness, objectivity, and impartiality
• Fairness, Empathy, Tolerance, and Compassion for Weaker Sections
• Probability in governance charters, workplace culture, service delivery excellence, use of public monies, and corruption challengen
• Case studies on the given mentioned issues

General Subject Paper on Assam

• History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Assam
• Geogrpahy of Assam
• Political and Administrative System of Assam 
• Economy of Assam
• Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management with relevant emphasis on the State of Assam.

Paper VII and VIII

Candidates must know that these are optional subjects for the APSC CCE Mains examination. 

• Agriculture
• Anthropology
• Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
• Commerce and Accountancy
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Science
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Statistics
• Zoology
• Literature of any one of the following languages: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Hindi, Sanskrit, English
• Management
• Mathematics
• Political Science and International Relations
• Psychology
• Geography
• Geology
• History
• Law
• Public Administration
• Sociology