APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Syllabus 2020: Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission provides the syllabus for Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination-2020 on its official website, appsc.gov.in. The candidates can download the syllabus for prelims and mains from this page using the download link. Using the syllabus pdf, the candidates can check all the topics covered in APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Exam 2020. To know more about APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Syllabus 2020, scroll down.
APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Syllabus 2020
APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service posts/jobs are the most sought after government posts in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The selection for Civil Service posts necessitates dedication, hard work and authentic preparation resources. Candidates can download the complete APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Syllabus 2020 from the link provided below.
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Exam Pattern for APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Exam 2020
Check the exam pattern for APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Exam 2020 from below:
Preliminary Exam:
- Type of questions: Multiple Choice questions are asked.
- Medium of exam: Exam paper is set in English language.
- Duration of exam: Each paper lasts for 2 hours.
- Total number of marks: 400
| Paper | Marks |
| Paper 1 – General Studies | 200 marks |
| Paper 2 – Aptitude Test (CSAT) | 200 marks |
Mains Exam:
- Mode of exam: Offline (Written Examination)
- Type of questions: Descriptive
- Duration of exam: 3 hours for each paper
- Number of parts: Part A (1 paper) and Part B (7 papers)
- Total number of marks: 2025 marks (Including 275 marks for personality test)
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Part A | English | 300 |
| Part B Paper 1 | Essay | 250 |
| Paper 2 | General Studies – I | 250 |
| Paper 3 | General Studies – II | 250 |
| Paper 4 | General Studies – III | 250 |
| Paper 5 | General Studies – IV | 250 |
| Paper 6 | Optional subject Paper – I | 250 |
| Paper 7 | Optional subject Paper – II | 250 |
| Total | 1750 |
List of Optional Subjects for the Mains Examination
| Agriculture | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science |
| Anthropology | Botany |
| Chemistry | Civil Engineering |
| Commerce and Accountancy | Economics |
| Electrical Engineering | Geography |
| Geology | History |
| Law | Management |
| Mathematics | Mechanical Engineering |
| Medical Science | Philosophy |
| Physics | Political Science and International Relation |
| Psychology | Public Administration |
| Sociology | Statistics |
| Zoology | The literature of one of the following languages: English and Hindi |
How to Prepare Using APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Syllabus 2020?
After downloading the APPSC Civil Service syllabus, the candidates are advised to go through all the topics and devise a preparation strategy. Check important preparation tips from the points mentioned below.
- Start Early: It takes a lot of time to cover the entire syllabus and prepare thoroughly for Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Exam. Hence, aspirants must start preparing for the exam at least 10-12 months before the exam date.
- Refer NCERT Books for Prelims: Several candidates, who took the test, recommend using NCERT books to prepare for the preliminary examination of APPSCCE. NCERT books clear the basic concepts and prepare the base to absorb more complex study material.
- Stay updated with Current Affairs: It is highly recommended to follow the latest developments. One can use dedicated books to cover the current affairs, newspapers (The Hindu, The Indian Express etc) and the internet.
- Make notes: Develop the habit of making notes while going through newspapers or other mediums. Also, revise them periodically.
- Do not give up: No matter how hard it seems, there is always a way out. The aspirants must not give up and stay focused, calm and dedicated throughout the preparation phase.
