After Group 1 exams the best exam for govt jobs aspirants is Group 2, As with every competitive exam the first thing one need to look at is the Selection process and exam Syllabus.Next thing you need to do is gather material.
Selection Process
This is a single stage process consisting of only objective examination and no interview. Executive positions & Non executive positions are filled only with objective marks merit list and there is no waiting list.
what we don’t need
Every photocopy of material published by every training institute
Every magazine in the market that recycles material & mock tests
What we need
PAPER I
Geography:
The questions asked in the exam are mainly from the 6,7,8,9 chapters. Few questions will be in the top level and the Telugu academy competitive books will be useful.Geography, History and political science of 11th and 12th standard (download here ).
General science:
The physical science books from 6th to 10th classes help and the new developments in the science and technology are important.
Good School Atlas
Indian history:
The graduation level books are important and the previous question papers help a lot.
Ancient India and Medieval India by R.S. Sharma
Both the books are of excellent quality and published by NCERT for class 11 and 12 reading reference (Or) you can also use the following books for Indian history
Ancient & Medieval History
Modern History
భారతదేశ చరిత్ర (TM) – బి.ఏ చరిత్ర 1st year book — తెలుగు అకాడమి
Indian national movement/Freedom struggle – Bipin chandra
Good summary of Indian National Movement
Mental ability:
The preparation of previous question papers is helpful and the books based on the mental ability in the market should be studied.
Quicker Maths by M.Tyra(or) Quantitative aptitude by R.s Agarwal
General Studies –Tata McGraw Hill(If you can afford around Rs 1000) is also goodCurrent affairs: daily from one english/telugu, Hindu/sakshi/eenadu including editorials without spending not more than 90 minutes daily.Sakshi (Bhavitha , Thursday edition) and eenadu(pratibha) provides good coverage in their district editions almost daily.If one can afford they can buy Vivek, Vijetha competitions,Udyoga sopanam fortnightly (Rs 20 –Telugu medium only) from bookshops or get them from nearby library.These magazines provide summary of current affairs in polity, economy, exam dates and a good amount of inspiration for various govt jobs.
For Science & technology refer to S&T section in India book 2010. For the latest in S&T refer to wiki like here , here or go to their websites.
PAPER II -History
Section -I
History & culture of AP (English medium) — P Raghunadha rao
(or)
Adhunika andhra pradesh charithra (ఆధునిక ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ చరిత్ర TM) — P Raghunadha rao
Another good book on AP history(Ancient & Medieval).please download here (update)
Section -II
Indian polity — M Laxmikanth
Constitution Of India
paper III – Economy
Section -I
Indian Economy —-Dutt& sundaram (or) Mishra & Puri
Bharata ardhika vyavastha- samasyalu (భారత ఆర్ధిక వ్యవస్త - సమస్యలు ) –Telugu academy competitive exam book
Section -II
Andhra pradesh ardhika vyavastha- Abivriddhi( ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ ఆర్ధిక వ్యవస్త- అభివ్రిద్ధి) –Telugu academy competitive exam book.
Socio Economic Survey of Andhrapradesh(2012-13) (update)
Socio Economic Survey of Andhrapradesh(2011-12)
AP Statistical Abstract 2009
In addition to the above books one need to study latest Economic survey summary(centre & state),Budget highlights(central & state), Finance commission report summary, About Human Development Index (HDI), Human development report of AP , India HDI , UNDP India 2012 HDI rank,Directorate of economics and statistics, AP review.
Various websites to gather more info include Yojana, parliament of india, planning commission.
If you come across any coaching institute material make sure why you are buying that material. Are you able to find something in those book which is not easy to get information on (or) You are buying it simply because it is a great coaching institute or you have seen everyone carrying it around or your friend recommended it. If you follow the second way you will end up buying every institute material and reading nothing but spending your money on useless bunch of books. So before buying any material first go through the syllabus and make sure you got all info from the above said books, incase you don’t get then think of buying material with that “specific topic”. By focusing on the above 6 to 8 books and the latest current affairs mostly you don’t need any other material.
Scoring target:
Paper Extent Preparation process Attainable marks
Paper 1 (general studies) Extendable medium level preparation 110 – 120
Paper 2 (politics + AP history) Up to some extent Medium level 130-140
Paper 3 (Indian, AP economy) More More preparation 115 -125
The candidates should practice the previous question papers and test papers for more time. By preparing the APPSC previous question papers, they can attempt 30 to 40 questions exactly.
* Due to some reasons, few people won’t get grip on the subject. They should be tensed and they should prepare with confidence and systematically.
* They should divide the time by 70:30 ratio.
* They should prepare the topics which can be scored easily in 70% of the time.
There is another option:
When there is a short period of time, they can follow the below tips.
* They should get 90% marks in the mental ability and current affairs.
* The questions are Indian geography can be attempted and we should concentrate on the planetary system.
* They should combine the economics and politics with current affairs.
* They should prepare the test papers and previous question papers in the 30% of the time.
In next 7 days:
* They should concentrate on the important topics.
* They should concentrate on all the topics in every subject.
* They should keep concentration on the current affairs and mental ability.
* If they have own notes, they should revise it or they should stick to only one book.
* They should read the known topics only.
* They should concentrate on the inner topics also.
* They should not spend time for searching new topics.
* They should not practice the question papers.
Last two days:
* They should concentrate on the subject which they feel they don’t have grip.
* They should prepare physically and mentally for the exam.
* They should believe in themselves and they should not discuss with the friends.
Patience:
As the group exams are not conducted in a proper schedule like the civils, many students are quitting these exams. Patience is very important for the government posts and those who entered the groups now can get irritation. Almost all the group exams are conducted by postponing them and so the candidates should prepare with patience and expectation. By thinking they waiting is a part of the exam, the stress can be reduced. They should prepare mentally also and they need to have patience and expectation.
Mental preparation is also important:
* They should not feel that the preparation is not done properly or they did not prepare. They should just keep on going whatever happens.
* They should not think that the exam will be tuff and they prepare the APPSC, UPSC exam papers with normal level questions. Only few questions will be difficult.
* They should remember that many people are attempting the exam along with tem and they should prepare seriously. They should remember that the candidates write group 1 prelims for practice. And few candidates are only selected for mains.
* They should concentrate on the prelims and prepare. They should not prepare for the mains.
* This is not the time for group discussions and it will be wastage of time.
Main topics according to the subject wise:
Geography: Planetary system, Indian geography, Andhra Pradesh geography
General science: Changes in the humans, animal species and origin, digestive system, breathing process, diseases and modern technology.
Indian history : Indian history, sultans, independence fight, satavahanas, kakatiyas, vijayanagara kings struggle for Andhra Pradesh.
Politics: Rights, central and state ministries, central and state working departments, political departments.
Current affairs: The changes in the national and international affairs from October 2009 to till exam date announcement.
Economy: 2010-11 budget details, rural development, census, economic survey etc. changes in the seed and oil departments.
Mental ability: Based on the candidate ability, they should concentrate on the topics.
Selection Process
This is a single stage process consisting of only objective examination and no interview. Executive positions & Non executive positions are filled only with objective marks merit list and there is no waiting list.
what we don’t need
Every photocopy of material published by every training institute
Every magazine in the market that recycles material & mock tests
What we need
PAPER I
Geography:
The questions asked in the exam are mainly from the 6,7,8,9 chapters. Few questions will be in the top level and the Telugu academy competitive books will be useful.Geography, History and political science of 11th and 12th standard (download here ).
General science:
The physical science books from 6th to 10th classes help and the new developments in the science and technology are important.
Good School Atlas
Indian history:
The graduation level books are important and the previous question papers help a lot.
Ancient India and Medieval India by R.S. Sharma
Both the books are of excellent quality and published by NCERT for class 11 and 12 reading reference (Or) you can also use the following books for Indian history
Ancient & Medieval History
Modern History
భారతదేశ చరిత్ర (TM) – బి.ఏ చరిత్ర 1st year book — తెలుగు అకాడమి
Indian national movement/Freedom struggle – Bipin chandra
Good summary of Indian National Movement
Mental ability:
The preparation of previous question papers is helpful and the books based on the mental ability in the market should be studied.
Quicker Maths by M.Tyra(or) Quantitative aptitude by R.s Agarwal
General Studies –Tata McGraw Hill(If you can afford around Rs 1000) is also goodCurrent affairs: daily from one english/telugu, Hindu/sakshi/eenadu including editorials without spending not more than 90 minutes daily.Sakshi (Bhavitha , Thursday edition) and eenadu(pratibha) provides good coverage in their district editions almost daily.If one can afford they can buy Vivek, Vijetha competitions,Udyoga sopanam fortnightly (Rs 20 –Telugu medium only) from bookshops or get them from nearby library.These magazines provide summary of current affairs in polity, economy, exam dates and a good amount of inspiration for various govt jobs.
For Science & technology refer to S&T section in India book 2010. For the latest in S&T refer to wiki like here , here or go to their websites.
PAPER II -History
Section -I
History & culture of AP (English medium) — P Raghunadha rao
(or)
Adhunika andhra pradesh charithra (ఆధునిక ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ చరిత్ర TM) — P Raghunadha rao
Another good book on AP history(Ancient & Medieval).please download here (update)
Section -II
Indian polity — M Laxmikanth
Constitution Of India
paper III – Economy
Section -I
Indian Economy —-Dutt& sundaram (or) Mishra & Puri
Bharata ardhika vyavastha- samasyalu (భారత ఆర్ధిక వ్యవస్త - సమస్యలు ) –Telugu academy competitive exam book
Section -II
Andhra pradesh ardhika vyavastha- Abivriddhi( ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ ఆర్ధిక వ్యవస్త- అభివ్రిద్ధి) –Telugu academy competitive exam book.
Socio Economic Survey of Andhrapradesh(2012-13) (update)
Socio Economic Survey of Andhrapradesh(2011-12)
AP Statistical Abstract 2009
In addition to the above books one need to study latest Economic survey summary(centre & state),Budget highlights(central & state), Finance commission report summary, About Human Development Index (HDI), Human development report of AP , India HDI , UNDP India 2012 HDI rank,Directorate of economics and statistics, AP review.
Various websites to gather more info include Yojana, parliament of india, planning commission.
If you come across any coaching institute material make sure why you are buying that material. Are you able to find something in those book which is not easy to get information on (or) You are buying it simply because it is a great coaching institute or you have seen everyone carrying it around or your friend recommended it. If you follow the second way you will end up buying every institute material and reading nothing but spending your money on useless bunch of books. So before buying any material first go through the syllabus and make sure you got all info from the above said books, incase you don’t get then think of buying material with that “specific topic”. By focusing on the above 6 to 8 books and the latest current affairs mostly you don’t need any other material.
Scoring target:
Paper Extent Preparation process Attainable marks
Paper 1 (general studies) Extendable medium level preparation 110 – 120
Paper 2 (politics + AP history) Up to some extent Medium level 130-140
Paper 3 (Indian, AP economy) More More preparation 115 -125
The candidates should practice the previous question papers and test papers for more time. By preparing the APPSC previous question papers, they can attempt 30 to 40 questions exactly.
* Due to some reasons, few people won’t get grip on the subject. They should be tensed and they should prepare with confidence and systematically.
* They should divide the time by 70:30 ratio.
* They should prepare the topics which can be scored easily in 70% of the time.
There is another option:
When there is a short period of time, they can follow the below tips.
* They should get 90% marks in the mental ability and current affairs.
* The questions are Indian geography can be attempted and we should concentrate on the planetary system.
* They should combine the economics and politics with current affairs.
* They should prepare the test papers and previous question papers in the 30% of the time.
In next 7 days:
* They should concentrate on the important topics.
* They should concentrate on all the topics in every subject.
* They should keep concentration on the current affairs and mental ability.
* If they have own notes, they should revise it or they should stick to only one book.
* They should read the known topics only.
* They should concentrate on the inner topics also.
* They should not spend time for searching new topics.
* They should not practice the question papers.
Last two days:
* They should concentrate on the subject which they feel they don’t have grip.
* They should prepare physically and mentally for the exam.
* They should believe in themselves and they should not discuss with the friends.
Patience:
As the group exams are not conducted in a proper schedule like the civils, many students are quitting these exams. Patience is very important for the government posts and those who entered the groups now can get irritation. Almost all the group exams are conducted by postponing them and so the candidates should prepare with patience and expectation. By thinking they waiting is a part of the exam, the stress can be reduced. They should prepare mentally also and they need to have patience and expectation.
Mental preparation is also important:
* They should not feel that the preparation is not done properly or they did not prepare. They should just keep on going whatever happens.
* They should not think that the exam will be tuff and they prepare the APPSC, UPSC exam papers with normal level questions. Only few questions will be difficult.
* They should remember that many people are attempting the exam along with tem and they should prepare seriously. They should remember that the candidates write group 1 prelims for practice. And few candidates are only selected for mains.
* They should concentrate on the prelims and prepare. They should not prepare for the mains.
* This is not the time for group discussions and it will be wastage of time.
Main topics according to the subject wise:
Geography: Planetary system, Indian geography, Andhra Pradesh geography
General science: Changes in the humans, animal species and origin, digestive system, breathing process, diseases and modern technology.
Indian history : Indian history, sultans, independence fight, satavahanas, kakatiyas, vijayanagara kings struggle for Andhra Pradesh.
Politics: Rights, central and state ministries, central and state working departments, political departments.
Current affairs: The changes in the national and international affairs from October 2009 to till exam date announcement.
Economy: 2010-11 budget details, rural development, census, economic survey etc. changes in the seed and oil departments.
Mental ability: Based on the candidate ability, they should concentrate on the topics.
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