APSC new rules: Target 2020-21

APSC new rules: Target 2020-21

•              APSC civil services exam 

Why civil services exam

Why a government job?

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Exam pattern 1. Preliminary stage (objective type)

Paper I - general studies (200 marks) duration: two hours

Paper-II - CSAT (200 marks) duration: two hours

Paper-I: general studies I shall be set in such a way that 30% to 35% of questions shall compulsorily relate to Assam.

Paper-ii: will be a qualifying paper minimum qualifying marks are 33%.

• Negative mark for wrong answers (0.25)

Exam pattern  2. Mains (written and interview) Written/subjective    8 + 2 = 10 papers

Qualifying papers -

Paper a: language  - 300 marks 3 hours

Paper b: English - 300 marks 3 hours

•              Qualifying papers -  

•               paper A:- language 300 marks 3 hours

•               any one of the language

•               language from Assamese, Bengali, Bodo.

•               candidates from Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts who had not studied any of these languages in the school shall be exempted from appearing for qualifying language papers.

•              Qualifying papers -  

•               paper B:- English: 300 marks 3 hours

Part a - combined competitive (preliminary) examination

Paper i - (200 marks)  duration: two hours.

Current events of national and international importance.

History of India and Indian national movement.

Indian and world geography - physical, social, economic geography of India and the world.

Indian polity and governance - constitution, political system, Panchayati raj, public policy, rights issues etc.

Economic and social development – sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives, etc.

General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change - that do not require subject specialization.

General Science.

(30-35% questions in general studies paper I will be related to Assam.)

Part a - combined competitive (preliminary) examination

Paper-II - (200 marks) duration: two hours.

Comprehension.

Interpersonal skills including communication skills.

Logical reasoning and analytical ability.

Decision making and problem-solving.

General mental ability.

Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (class x level), data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. (class x level)

Combined competitive (mains) examination

Qualifying paper – marks not counted – passing mandatory.

Paper a & paper b (for both- paper a and paper b, the commission shall decide minimum qualifying marks.)

Qualifying papers  (paper: A)

Assamese/Bengali/Bodo - 300 marks

Comprehension of given passages

Precise writing.

Usage and vocabulary.

Short essay.

Translation from English to the Indian language and vice - versa.

Qualifying papers  (paper: B)

English - 300 marks

(the aim of the paper is to test the candidates' ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express his ideas clearly and correctly.)

In English, the pattern of questions would be broad as follows:-

Comprehension of given passages

Precise writing.

Usage and vocabulary.

Short essay.

 

Marks not counted.

Qualifying paper (2 papers)

Marks counted.

essay (1 paper)

general studies (5 papers)

optional (2 papers)

interview.

DETAILS:- 

Paper – I

Essay – (250 marks)

To be written in the medium or language of the candidate’s choice. The candidate is required to write an essay on a specific topic, the choice of subjects will be given.

Paper - II

General studies I 250 marks

(Indian history, heritage, culture and society and geography of the India and world)

I. Indian culture shall cover the salient aspects of art forms, literature and architecture from ancient to modern times.

Ii. Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.

Iii. The freedom struggles its various stages and important contributors (contributions from different parts of the country.

Iv. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

V. Salient features of Indian society, diversity of India,

Vi. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.

Vii. Effects of globalization on Indian society.

Viii. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

Ix. Salient features of India's and world's physical geography.

X. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)..

Xi. Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

Paper - III

General studies –II 250 marks

(governance, constitution, political justice and international relations)

I. Indian constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

Ii. Functions and responsibilities of the union and the states, issues and cha pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to levels and challenges therein.

Iii. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.

Iv. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries

V. Parliament and state legislatures structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.

Vi. Structure, organization and functioning of the executive and the judiciary ministries and departments of the government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the polity.

Vii. Salient features of the representation of people's actions.

Viii. Appointment to various constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various constitutional bodies.

Ix. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.

X. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

Xi. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, schemes, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders-

Xii. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the centre and states and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.

Xiii. Issues relating to the development and management of social sector/services relating to health, education, human resources.

Xiv. Issues relating to the development and management of social sector/services relating to health, education, human resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger with emphasis on Assam.

Xv. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance-applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures with emphasis on Assam.

Xvi. Role of civil services in a democracy.

Xvii. India and its neighbourhood relations.

Xviii. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests.

Xix. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on india's interests, Indian diaspora.

Xx. Important International institutions, agencies and forums, their structure, mandate.

Paper - IV

General studies ill – (250 marks)

(technology, economic development, bio-diversity, environment, security and disaster management)

I. Indian economy issues relating to growth, development and employment.

Ii. Inclusive growth and issues arising tom

Iii. Government budgeting.

Iv. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation system storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.

Issues related to direct and indirect subsidies and minimum support public distribution system objective, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.

Vi. Food processing related industries in India scope significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.

Vii. Land reforms in India.

Viii. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.

Ix. Infrastructure: energy, ports, roads, airports, railways etc.,

X. Investment models.

Xi. Science and technology – development and applications and effects in everyday life achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.

Xii. Indigenization of technology and developing new technology

Xiii. Awareness in the field of it, space, computers, robotics, nano-technology, biotechnology and issues to an intellectual property right.

 xiv. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

Xv. Disaster and disaster management with an emphasis on Assam.

Xvi. Linkages between development and spread of extremism.

Xvii. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.

Xviii. Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cybersecurity; money-laundering and its prevention.

Xix. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism with an emphasis on Assam.

Xx. Various security forces and agencies and their mandate.

Paper - V

General studies iv – (250 marks)

(ethics, integrity and aptitude)

This paper will include questions to test the candidates' attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilize the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered.

I. Ethics and human interface- essence, determinants and consequences of ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.

Ii. Human values- lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; the role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

Iii. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

Iv. Aptitude and foundational values for civil service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public ser•/ice, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.

V. Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.

Vi. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.

Vii. Public/civil service values and ethics in public administration: status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

Vi. Probity in governance: the concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; information sharing and transparency in government, right to information, codes of ethics, codes of conduct, citizen's

Vii. Charters, work culture, quality of service delivery, utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

Viii. Case studies on the above issues.

Paper - VI

General subject paper on Assam – (250 marks)

(history, heritage, culture, geography, governance, polity, social justice, international relations, economic development, biodiversity, environment, security and disaster management of Assam)

I. History, art, culture, literature, tradition & heritage of Assam.

Major landmarks in the history of Assam, major dynasties, their administrative and revenue systems, socio-cultural issues, freedom movement, political awakening and integration, salient features –of architecture and monuments, arts, paintings and handicrafts, important works of literature, fairs, festivals, folk music and folk dances, culture, tradition and heritage, religious movements, leading personalities.

Ii. Geography of Assam

Broad physical features, major physiographic divisions, natural resources of Assam, climate, natural vegetation, forests, wildlife and bio-diversity, mines and minerals, population and major industries.

Iii. The political and administrative system of Assam

Governor, chief minister, state assembly, high court, Assam public service commission, district administration, state human rights commission, state election the commission, state information commission, public policy, legal rights and citizen-charter

Iv. Economy of Assam

Macro overview of economy, major agricultural, industrial and service sector issues, growth, development and planning, infrastructure & resources, major development projects, programmes and schemes- government welfare schemes for sc/st/backward class/minorities/disabled persons, destitute, women, children, old age people, farmers & labourers.

V. Bio-diversity, environment, security and disaster management with relevant emphasis on the state of Assam.

Paper - VII

Optional subject (paper I) - 250 marks

Paper - VIII

Optional subject (paper II) - 250 marks.

Interview test • 275 marks

The candidate will be interviewed by a board who have before them a record of his career. H: will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a board of competent and unbiased observers. The test is intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate. In broad terms this is really an assessment of not only his intellectual qualities but also social traits and his interest in current affairs.

Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and exposition, the balance of judgment, variety and depth of interest, the ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.

The technique of the interview is not that of a strict cross-examination but of a natural, though directed and purposive conversation which is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the candidate.

The interview test is not intended to be a test either of the specialized or general knowledge of the candidates which has been already tested through their written papers, candidates are expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in their special subjects of academic study but also in the events which are happening around them both within and outside their own state or the country as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries which should arouse the curiosity of well-educated youth.

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