{"id":22,"date":"2024-04-16T08:20:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T08:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2024-05-04T10:33:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T10:33:51","slug":"mains-syllabus-of-appsc-group-ii-exam-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/mains-syllabus-of-appsc-group-ii-exam-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Mains Syllabus of APPSC Group II Exam 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Mains Syllabus of <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc\">Appsc<\/a> Group II Exam 2024 is as follows:<\/p>\n<p>PAPER \u2013I<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/mains-syllabus-of-appsc-group-ii-exam-2024\/#SECTION-_A_SOCIAL_AND_CULTURAL_HISTORY_OF_ANDHRA_PRADESH\" title=\"SECTION- A SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF ANDHRA PRADESH\">SECTION- A SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF ANDHRA PRADESH<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/mains-syllabus-of-appsc-group-ii-exam-2024\/#SECTION_%E2%80%93_B_INDIAN_CONSTITUTION\" title=\"SECTION \u2013 B INDIAN CONSTITUTION\">SECTION \u2013 B INDIAN CONSTITUTION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/mains-syllabus-of-appsc-group-ii-exam-2024\/#SECTION_%E2%80%93_A_INDIAN_AND_AP_economy\" title=\"SECTION \u2013 A INDIAN AND AP economy\">SECTION \u2013 A INDIAN AND AP economy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/mains-syllabus-of-appsc-group-ii-exam-2024\/#SECTION-_B_Science_and_Technology\" title=\"SECTION- B Science and Technology\">SECTION- B Science and Technology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SECTION-_A_SOCIAL_AND_CULTURAL_HISTORY_OF_ANDHRA_PRADESH\"><\/span>SECTION- A SOCIAL AND CULTURAL <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/history-notes-for-state-psc-exams\">HISTORY<\/a> OF ANDHRA PRADESH<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Pre &#8211; Historic Cultures &#8211; The Satavahanas, The Ikshvakus: Socio &#8211; Economic and Religious Conditions, Literature, Art and Architecture &#8211; The <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/vishnukundins\">Vishnukundins<\/a>, The Eastern <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/chalukyas\">Chalukyas<\/a> of Vengi, Andhra <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/cholas\">Cholas<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/society-notes-for-state-psc-exams\">Society<\/a>, Religion,  Language, Art and Architecture.<br \/>\n2. Various Major and minor dynasties that ruled Andhradesa between 11th and 16th centuries A.D. &#8211; Socio &#8211; Religious and Economic Conditions, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/<a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/growth\">Growth<\/a>-of-telugu-language-and-literature&#8221;>Growth Of Telugu Language And Literature<\/a>, Art and Architecture in Andhradesa between 11th to 16th centuries A.D.<br \/>\n3. Advent of Europeans &#8211; Trade centers &#8211; Andhra under the Company &#8211; 1857 Revolt and its Impact on Andhra &#8211; Establishment of British Rule &#8211; Socio &#8211; Cultural Awakening, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/justice\">Justice<\/a> Party\/Self Respect Movement &#8211; Growth of Nationalist Movement in Andhra between 1885 to 1947 \u2013 Role of Socialists &#8211; Communists &#8211; Anti-Zamindari and Kisan Movements &#8211; Growth of Nationalist Poetry, Revolutionary Literature, Nataka Samasthalu and <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/women\">Women<\/a> Participation.<br \/>\n4. Origin and Growth of Andhra Movement &#8211; Role of Andhra Mahasabhas &#8211; Prominent Leaders &#8211; Events leading to the formation of Andhra State 1953 &#8211; Role of Press and News Papers in the Andhra Movement &#8211; Role of Library Movement and Folk and Tribal Culture.<br \/>\n5. Events leading to the <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/formation-of-andhra-pradesh\">Formation Of Andhra Pradesh<\/a> State &#8211; Visalandhra Mahasabha &#8211; States Reorganization Commission and its Recommendations &#8211; Gentlemen Agreement &#8211; Important Social and Cultural Events between 1956 to 2014.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SECTION_%E2%80%93_B_INDIAN_CONSTITUTION\"><\/span>SECTION \u2013 B INDIAN CONSTITUTION<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>6. Nature of Indian Constitution &#8211; Constitutional Development &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/salient-features-of-indian-constitution\">Salient Features of Indian Constitution<\/a> &#8211; Preamble &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/fundamental-rights\">Fundamental Rights<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/directive-principles-of-state-policy\">Directive Principles of State Policy<\/a> and their relationship &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/fundamental-duties\">Fundamental Duties<\/a> &#8211; Amendment of the Constitution- Basic Structure of the Constitution.<br \/>\n7. Structure and Functions of Indian Government &#8211; Legislative, Executive and Judiciary &#8211; Types of Legislatures: Unicameral, Bicameral &#8211; Executive &#8211; Parliamentary &#8211; Judiciary &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/judicial-review\">Judicial Review<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/judicial-activism\">Judicial Activism<\/a>.<br \/>\n8. Distribution of Legislative and Executive Powers between the Union and the States; Legislative, Administrative and Financial Relations between the Union and the States &#8211; Powers and Functions of <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/constitutional-bodies\">Constitutional Bodies<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/human-rights-commission\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/human-rights\">Human Rights<\/a> Commission<\/a> &#8211; RTI &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/lokpal-and-lok-ayukta\">Lokpal and Lok Ayukta<\/a>.<br \/>\n9. <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/center-state-relations\">Center-state Relations<\/a> &#8211; Need for Reforms &#8211; Rajmannar Committee, Sarkaria Commission, M.M.Punchchi Commission &#8211; Unitary and Federalfeatures of Indian Constitution &#8211; Indian <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/political-parties\">Political Parties<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/party-system-in-india\">Party System in India<\/a> &#8211; Recognition of National and State Parties &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/elections\">Elections<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/electoral-reforms\">Electoral Reforms<\/a> &#8211; Anti-Defection Law.<br \/>\n10. Centralization Vs <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/decentralization\">Decentralization<\/a> &#8211; Community Development Programme &#8211; Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta Committees &#8211; 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts and their Implementation.<\/p>\n<p>PAPER \u2013II<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SECTION_%E2%80%93_A_INDIAN_AND_AP_economy\"><\/span>SECTION \u2013 A INDIAN AND AP <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/economy\">economy<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Structure of Indian Economy, Economic Planning and Policy: <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/national-income\">NATIONAL INCOME<\/a> of India: Concept and Measurement of National Income &#8211; Occupational Pattern and Sectoral Distribution of Income in India \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/economic-growth-and-economic-development\">Economic Growth and <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/economic-development\">Economic Development<\/a><\/a> &#8211; Strategy of <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/planning-in-india-2\">Planning in India<\/a> &#8211; New <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/economic-reforms-1991\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/economic-reforms\">Economic Reforms<\/a> 1991<\/a> \u2013 Decentralization of Financial <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/resources\">Resources<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/niti-aayog\">NITI Aayog<\/a>.<br \/>\n2. <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/money\">Money<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/banking\">Banking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/public-finance\">PUBLIC FINANCE<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/foreign-trade\">Foreign Trade<\/a>: Functions and Measures of <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/money-supply\">Money Supply<\/a> \u2013 Reserve <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/bank-of-india\">Bank Of India<\/a> (RBI): Functions, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/monetary-policy\">Monetary Policy<\/a> and Control of Credit \u2013 Indian Banking: Structure, Development and Reforms \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/inflation\">Inflation<\/a>: Causes and Remedies \u2013 India\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/fiscal-policy\">Fiscal Policy<\/a>: Fiscal Imbalance, Deficit Finance and Fiscal Responsibility \u2013 Indian Tax Structure &#8211; Goods and <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/services\">Services<\/a> Tax (GST) \u2013 Recent Indian Budget \u2013 India\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/balance-of-payments\">Balance of Payments<\/a> (BOP) \u2013 FDI.<br \/>\n3. Agricultural Sector, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/industrial-sector\">Industrial Sector<\/a> and Services in Indian Economy: <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/indian-<a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/<a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/agriculture\">Agriculture<\/a>-notes-for-state-psc-exams&#8221;>Agriculture<\/a>&#8220;>Indian Agriculture<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/cropping\">Cropping<\/a> Pattern, Agricultural Production and Productivity \u2013 Agricultural Finance and <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/marketing\">Marketing<\/a> in India: Issues and Initiatives \u2013 Agricultural Pricing and Policy in India: MSP, Procurement, Issue Price and Distribution \u2013 Industrial Development in India: Patterns and Problems \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/new-industrial-policy-1991\">New <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/industrial-policy\">Industrial Policy<\/a>, 1991<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/disinvestment\">Disinvestment<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/ease-of-doing-business\">Ease of Doing Business<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/industrial-sickness\">Industrial sickness<\/a>: Causes, Consequences and Remedial Measures \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/services-sector\">services sector<\/a>: Growth and Contribution of Services Sector in India \u2013 Role of IT and ITES <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/industry\">Industry<\/a> in Development.<br \/>\n4. Structure of <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/andhra-pradesh-economy-notes-for-state-psc-exams\">Andhra Pradesh Economy<\/a> and Public Finance: Structure and Growth of AP Economy: Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and Sectoral Contribution, AP Per Capita Income (PCI) \u2013 AP State Revenue: Tax and Non-Tax Revenue \u2013 AP Sate Expenditure, Debts and Interest Payments \u2013 Central Assistance \u2013 Projects of External Assistance &#8211; Recent AP Budget.<br \/>\n5. Agriculture and Allied Sector, Industrial Sector and Services Sector of Andhra Pradesh: Production Trends of Agriculture and Allied Sectors \u2013 Cropping Pattern \u2013 Rural Credit Cooperatives \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/agricultural-marketing\">Agricultural Marketing<\/a> \u2013 Strategies, Schemes and Programmes related to Agricultural Sector and Allied Sectors in Andhra Pradesh Including <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/horticulture\">Horticulture<\/a>, Animal Husbandry, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/fisheries\">Fisheries<\/a> and Forests \u2013 Growth and Structure of Industries \u2013 Recent AP Industrial Development Policy &#8211; Single Window Mechanism \u2013 Industrial Incentives \u2013 MSMEs \u2013 Industrial Corridors \u2013 Structure and Growth of Services Sector \u2013 Information Technology, Electronics and Communications in Andhra Pradesh \u2013 Recent AP IT Policy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SECTION-_B_Science_and_Technology\"><\/span>SECTION- B <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/science-and-technology-notes-for-state-psc-exams\">Science and Technology<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Technology Missions, Policies and Applications: National S&amp;T Policy: Recent Science, Technology and Innovation Policy,and National Strategies and Missions, Emerging Technology Frontiers \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/space-technology\">Space Technology<\/a>: Launch Vehicles of India, Recent Indian Satellite Launches and its applications, Indian Space Science Missions \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/defence\">DEFENCE<\/a> Technology: Defence Research and Development Organization (<a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/drdo\">DRDO<\/a>): Structure, Vision and Mission, Technologies Developed by the DRDO, Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) \u2013 Information and <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/communication\">Communication<\/a> Technology (ICT): National Policy on Information Technology \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/digital-india\">Digital India<\/a> Mission: Initiatives and Impact \u2013 E-<a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/governance-notes-for-state-psc-exams\">Governance<\/a> Programmes and Services \u2013 Cyber Security concerns \u2013 National Cyber Security Policy \u2013 Nuclear Technology: Indian <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/nuclear-reactors\">Nuclear Reactors<\/a> and Nuclear Power <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/plants\">Plants<\/a> \u2013 Applications of Radioisotopes \u2013 India\u2019s Nuclear Programme.<br \/>\n2. <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/energy-management\">Energy Management<\/a>: Policy and Projections: Installed Energy Capacities and Demand in India &#8211; National Energy Policy &#8211; National Policy on Biofuels &#8211; Bharat Stage Norms &#8211; Non- Renewable and <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/renewable-energy\">RENEWABLE ENERGY<\/a>: Sources and Installed Capacities in India \u2013 New Initiatives and Recent Programmes, Schemes and Achievements in India\u2019s Renewable <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/energy-sector\">Energy sector<\/a>.<br \/>\n3. Ecosystem and <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/biodiversity\">Biodiversity<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/ecology\">ECOLOGY<\/a> and Ecosystem: Basic concepts of Ecology, Ecosystem: Components and Types \u2013 Biodiversity: Meaning, Components, Biodiversity Hotspots, Loss of Biodiversity and Conservation of Biodiversity: Methods, Recent Plans, Targets, Convention and Protocols &#8211; Wildlife Conservation: <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/cites\">CITES<\/a> and Endangered Species with reference to India \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/biosphere\">Biosphere<\/a> Reserves \u2013 Indian <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/wildlife-conservation-efforts\">Wildlife Conservation Efforts<\/a>, projects, acts and initiatives in recent times.<br \/>\n4. <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/waste-management\">Waste Management<\/a> and Pollution Control: Solid Waste: Solid Wastes and their <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/classification\">Classification<\/a> \u2013 Methods of Disposal and Management of Solid Wastes in India \u2013 Environmental Pollution: Types of Environmental Pollution \u2013 Sources and Impacts \u2013 Pollution Control, Regulation and Alternatives: Recent projects, acts and initiatives to reduce Environmental Pollution in India \u2013 Impact of Transgenics on <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/environment-notes-for-state-psc-exams\">Environment<\/a> and their Regulation \u2013 Eco-Friendly Technologies in Agriculture \u2013 Bioremediation: Types and Scope in India.<br \/>\n5. Environment and <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/health\">Health<\/a>: Environment Challenges: <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/global-warming\">Global Warming<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/<a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/climate\">Climate<\/a>-change&#8221;>Climate Change<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/acid-rain\">Acid Rain<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/ozone-layer-depletion\">Ozone layer depletion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/ocean-acidification\">Ocean Acidification<\/a> \u2013 Environmental Initiatives: Recent International Initiatives, Protocols, Conventions to tackle Climate Change with special reference to India\u2019s Participation and Role \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/sustainable-development\">Sustainable Development<\/a>: Meaning, Nature, Scope, Components and Goals of Sustainable Development \u2013 Health Issues: Recent Trends in Disease Burden and Epidemic and Pandemic Challenges in India &#8211; Preparedness and Response: Healthcare Delivery and Outcomes in India \u2013 Recent Public Health Initiatives and Programmes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii\">Appsc Group Ii<\/a> Exam 2024 will be conducted in two phases: Preliminary Examination and Main Examination. The Preliminary Examination will be of objective type and will be held in the month of May 2024. The Main Examination will be of descriptive type and will be held in the month of June 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The Preliminary Examination will consist of two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Paper I will be of 200 marks and will be of objective type. The questions will be based on the syllabus of Paper I. Paper II will be of 200 marks and will be of objective type. The questions will be based on the syllabus of Paper II.<\/p>\n<p>The Main Examination will consist of five papers: Paper I, Paper II, Paper III, Paper IV, and Paper V. Paper I will be of 200 marks and will be of descriptive type. The questions will be based on the syllabus of Paper I. Paper II will be of 200 marks and will be of descriptive type. The questions will be based on the syllabus of Paper II. Paper III will be of 200 marks and will be of descriptive type. The questions will be based on the syllabus of Paper III. Paper IV will be of 200 marks and will be of descriptive type. The questions will be based on the syllabus of Paper IV. Paper V will be of 200 marks and will be of descriptive type. The questions will be based on the syllabus of Paper V.<\/p>\n<p>The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination will be used only for shortlisting the candidates for the Main Examination. The marks obtained in the Main Examination will be used for final selection of the candidates.<\/p>\n<p>The cut-off marks for the Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination will be decided by the APPSC. The final selection of the candidates will be made on the basis of the marks obtained in the Main Examination.<\/p>\n<p>The APPSC Group II Exam 2024 is a very competitive exam. The number of vacancies for the Group II posts is very limited. The competition for the Group II posts is very high. The candidates who are appearing for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024 should prepare very hard for<\/p>\n<p>Here are some frequently asked questions and short answers about the Mains Syllabus of APPSC Group II Exam 2024:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What is the syllabus for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The syllabus for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024 is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General Studies: Indian <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/polity-notes-for-state-psc-exams\">Polity<\/a> and Governance, Indian Economy, General Science, Current Affairs, History of India, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/geography-notes-for-state-psc-exams\">Geography<\/a> of India, Indian Culture, and Society.<\/li>\n<li>Optional Subject: Any one of the following subjects: History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/public-administration\">Public Administration<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/sociology\">Sociology<\/a>, Anthropology, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/philosophy-notes-for-state-psc-exams\">Philosophy<\/a>, Psychology, Commerce, Business Administration, Law, Library Science, Journalism, Mass Communication, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, and <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/biotechnology\">Biotechnology<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>What are the exam dates for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The exam dates for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024 have not been announced yet. However, it is expected to be held in the month of May or June 2024.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>How many vacancies are there for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The number of vacancies for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024 has not been announced yet. However, it is expected to be around 500 vacancies.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What is the age limit for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The age limit for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024 is 21-34 years. However, there is a relaxation of 5 years for SC\/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What is the educational qualification required for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The educational qualification required for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024 is a Bachelor&#8217;s degree from a recognized university.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What is the selection process for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The selection process for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024 will be as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Written Examination<\/li>\n<li>Interview<\/li>\n<li>What is the syllabus for the written examination?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The syllabus for the written examination is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General Studies: Indian Polity and Governance, Indian Economy, General Science, Current Affairs, History of India, <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/geography-of-india-notes-for-state-psc-exams\">Geography of India<\/a>, Indian Culture, and Society.<\/li>\n<li>Optional Subject: Any one of the following subjects: History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Psychology, Commerce, Business Administration, Law, Library Science, Journalism, Mass Communication, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, and Biotechnology.<\/li>\n<li>What is the pattern of the written examination?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The pattern of the written examination is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There will be two papers, each of 200 marks.<\/li>\n<li>The duration of each paper will be 3 hours.<\/li>\n<li>The questions will be objective type (multiple choice questions).<\/li>\n<li>What is the syllabus for the interview?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The syllabus for the interview is not fixed. However, it is expected that the interview will be based on the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General Knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Current Affairs<\/li>\n<li>Optional Subject<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/personality\">Personality<\/a><\/li>\n<li>What are the important dates for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The important dates for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024 are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Notification release date: Not announced yet.<\/li>\n<li>Application submission last date: Not announced yet.<\/li>\n<li>Admit card release date: Not announced yet.<\/li>\n<li>Exam date: Not announced yet.<\/li>\n<li>Result declaration date: Not announced yet.<\/li>\n<li>How to prepare for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following are some tips on how to prepare for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start preparing early.<\/li>\n<li>Make a study plan and stick to it.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the entire syllabus thoroughly.<\/li>\n<li>Practice solving previous year&#8217;s question papers.<\/li>\n<li>Take mock tests to assess your preparation level.<\/li>\n<li>Stay calm and confident on the day of the exam.<\/li>\n<li>What are the sources of preparation for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following are some sources of preparation for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NCERT textbooks<\/li>\n<li>Previous year&#8217;s question papers<\/li>\n<li>Standard reference books<\/li>\n<li>Online study materials<\/li>\n<li>Coaching classes<\/li>\n<li>What are the books recommended for the APPSC Group II Exam 2024?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following are some books recommended for the APPSC Group II Exam<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mains Syllabus of Appsc Group II Exam 2024 is as follows: PAPER \u2013I SECTION- A SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF ANDHRA PRADESH 1. Pre &#8211; Historic Cultures &#8211; The Satavahanas, The Ikshvakus: Socio &#8211; Economic and Religious Conditions, Literature, Art and Architecture &#8211; The Vishnukundins, The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi, Andhra Cholas: Society, Religion, &#8230; <a title=\"Mains Syllabus of APPSC Group II Exam 2024\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/mains-syllabus-of-appsc-group-ii-exam-2024\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-22","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"no-featured-image-padding"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/appsc-group-ii-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}