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ANNEXURE – II
NOTIFICATION NO. 28/2022
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR GROUP-I SERVICES
SCREEING TEST - WRITTEN EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE)

No. of Duration Maximum

Subject Questions Minutes Marks
Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -I
General Studies. This paper consists of 04
parts i.e., ABCD each part carries 30 marks

A.History and Culture.

B. Constitution polity, Social Justice and
120 Questions 120 Minutes 120 Marks
International relations.
C. Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy
and Planning.
D. Geography.
Screening Test (Objective Type) Paper -II
General Aptitude
This paper consists 2 parts i.e., A and B each
part carries 60 Marks (Part-A - 60 Marks, Part -B
(i) - 30 Marks and B (ii) - 30 Marks).

A. General Mental Ability,

120 Questions 120 Minutes 120 Marks
Administrative and Psychological
Abilities.
B. (i) Science and Technologies.
(ii) Current events of Regional, National
and International importance

N.B: NEGATIVE MARKS: As per G.O. Ms. No.235 Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept.,Dt.06/12/2016,
for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.

MAINS - WRITTEN EXAMINATION (DESCRIPTIVE TYPE)

Paper in Telugu Qualifying

180 minutes 150 Marks
Nature
Paper in English Qualifying
Nature 180 minutes 150 Marks

Paper - I
General Essay - on contemporary themes
and issues of regional, national and 150 Marks
- 180 minutes
international importance.
Paper-II
History and Cultural and Geography of India - 180 minutes 150 Marks
and Andhra Pradesh
Paper -III
Polity, constitution, Governance, Law and - 180 minutes 150 Marks
Ethics
Paper -IV
Economy and Development of India and - 180 minutes 150 Marks
Andhra Pradesh
Paper -V
Science, Technology and Environmental Issues - 180 minutes 150 Marks

PERSONALITY TEST 75 Marks

TOTAL MARKS 825 Marks

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PAPER —I (PRELIMINARY)

GENERAL STUDIES

(DEGREE STANDARD)

Marks: 120 No.of Questions:120 Time: 120 Minutes

(A) HISTORY & CULTURE

1. Indus Valley Civilization: Features, Sites, Society, Cultural History, Art and Religion.
Vedic Age- Mahajanapadas, Religions-Jainism and Buddhism.

The Maghadas, the Mauryan , Foreign invasions on India and their impact, the
Kushans. The Sathavahanas the Sangam Age, the Sungas, the Gupta Empire -their
Administration- Social, Religious and Economic conditions-Art, Architecture,
Literature, Science and Technology.

2. The Kanauj and their Contributions, South Indian Dynasties - The Badami Chalukyas,
the Eastarn Chalukyas, the Rastrakutas, the Kalyani Chalukyas, the Cholas, the
Hoyasalas, the Yedavas, the Kakatiyas and the Reddis.

3. The Delhi Sultanate, the Vijaynagar Empire and the Mughal Empire, the Bhakti
Movement and Sufism - Administration, Economy, Society, Religion, Literature, Arts
and Architecture.

4. The European Trading companies in India- their struggle for supremacy-with special
reference to Bengal, Bombay, Madras, Mysore, Andhra and Nizam, Governor-
Generals and Viceroys.

5. Indian War of Independence of 1857 - Origin, Nature, causes, consequences and

significance with special reference to Concerned State, Religious and Social
Reform Movements in 19th century in India and Concerned State, India's Freedom
Movement, Revolutionaries in India and Abroad.

6. Mahatma Gandhi, his thoughts, Principles and Philosophy. Important Satyagrahas,

the Role of Sardar Patel, Subash Chandrabose in Freedom Movement and Post -
independence consolidation.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, his life and contribution to making of Indian Constitution,
India after Independence - Reorganization of the States in India.

(B) CONSTITUTION, POLITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.

1. Indian Constitution: Evolution, features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights,

Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Amendments, Significant
Provisions and Basic Structure.
2. Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Parliament and State
Legislatures: Structure, Function, Power and Privileges. Issues and challenges
pertaining to Federal Structure: Devolution of Power and Finances up to local levels
and Challenges therein.
3. Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities - Panchayati Raj
- Public Policy and Governance.
4. Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization on Governance -
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies.
5. Rights Issues (Human rights, Women rights, SC/ST rights, Child rights) etc.
6. India's Foreign Policy — International Relations — Important Institutions, Agencies
and Fora, their structure and mandate - Important Policies and Programmes of
Central and State Governments.

(C) INDIAN AND ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMY AND PLANNING

1. Basic characteristics of Indian Economy as a developing economy – Economic

development since independence objectives and achievements of planning - NITI
Ayog and its approach to economic development – Growth and distributive
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justice - Economic development Human Development Index – India’s rank in the
world – Environmental degradation and challenges - Sustainable Development -
Environmental Policy
2. National Income and its concepts and components –India’s National Accounts –
Demographic issues - Poverty and Inequalities – Occupational Structure and
Unemployment - Various Schemes of employment and poverty eradication – Issues
of Rural Development and Urban Development
3. Indian Agriculture –Irrigation and water – Inputs of agriculture – Agricultural Strategy
and Agricultural Policy – Agrarian Crisis and land reforms – Agricultural credit –
Minimum Support Prices -Malnutrition and Food Security - Indian Industry -
Industrial Policy – Make-in India – Start-up and Stand-up programmes – SEZs and
Industrial Corridors – Energy and Power policies – Economic Reforms – Liberalisaion,
Privatisation and Globalization –International Trade and Balance of Payments –
India and WTO
4. Financial Institutions – RBI and Monetary Policy – Banking and Financial Sector
Reforms – Commercial Banks and NPAs – Financial Markets –Instabilities - Stock
Exchanges and SEBI – Indian Tax System and Recent changes – GST and its impact
on Commerce and Industry – Centre, States financial relations- Financial
Commissions – Sharing of resources and devolution – Public Debt and Public
Expenditure - Fiscal Policy and Budget
5. i) The characteristics/ basic features of Andhra Pradesh economy after bifurcation
in 2014 – Impact of bifurcation on the endowment of natural resources and state
revenue – disputes of river water sharing and their impact on irrigation – new
challenges to industry and commerce - the new initiatives to develop
infrastructure –power and transport -information technology and e-governance –
Approaches to development and initiatives in agriculture, industry and social sector
– Urbanisation and smart cities – Skill development and employment – social
welfare programmes
ii) A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014 – Economic Issues arising out of bifurcation –
Central government’s assistance for building a new capital, compensation for loss
of revenue, development of backward districts – Issues such as Vizag railway zone,
Kadapa steel factory, Dugarajapatnam airport, Express ways and industrial
corridors etc., - Special Status and Special Assistance- Controversy -
Government’s stand and measure

(D) GEOGRAPHY

1. General Geography: Earth in Solar system, Motion of the Earth, Concept of time,
Season, Internal Structure of the Earth, Major landfornns and their features.
Atmosphere-structure and composition, elements and factors of Climate,
Airmasses and Fronts, atmospheric disturbances, climate change. Oceans:
Physical, chemical and biological characteristics, Hydrological Distas ters,
Marine and Continental resources.
2. Physical: World, India and concerned State : Major physical divisions, Earthquakes,
landslides, Natural drainage, climatic changes and regions, Monsoon, Natural
Vegetation, Parks and Sanctuaries, Major Soil types, Rocks and Minerals.
3. Social: World, India and concerned State : distribution, density, growth, Sex-ratio,
Literacy, Occupational Structure, SC and ST Population, Rural-Urban components,
Racial, tribal, religious and linguistic groups, urbanization, migration and
metropolitan regions.
4. Economic: World, India and concerned State: Major sectors of economy,
Agriculture, Industry and Services, their salient features. Basic Industries-Agro,
mineral, forest, fuel and manpower based Industries, Transport and Trade, Pattern
and Issues.
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PAPER -II — GENERAL APTITUDE
(DEGREE STANDARD)

Marks:120 No.of Questions:120 Time: 120 Minutes

(A). GENERAL MENTAL AND PSYCOLOGICAL ABILITIES

1. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability.
2. Number Series, Coding —Decoding.
3. Problems Related to Relations.
4. Shapes and their Sub-sections, Venn Diagram.
5. Problems based on Clocks, Calendar and Age.
6. Number system and order of Magnitude.
7. Ratio, proportion and variation.
8. Central Tendencies - mean, median, mode — including weighted mean.
9. Power and exponent, Square, Square Root, Cube Root, H.C.F. and L.C.M.
10. Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and loss.
11. Time and Work, Time and Distance, Speed and Distance.
12. Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes, Volume and Surface Area
of Sphere, Cone, Cylinder, cubes and Cuboids.
13. Lines, angels and common geometrical figures — properties of transverse and
parallel lines, properties of triangles, quadrilateral, rectangle, parallelogram and
rhombus.
14. Introduction to algebra — BODMAS, simplification of weird symbols.
15. Data interpretation, Data Analysis, Data sufficiency, and concepts of Probability.
16. Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and analyzing emotions, Dimensions of
emotional intelligence, coping with emotions, empathy and coping with stress.
17. Social Intelligence, interpersonal skills, Decision making, Critical thinking, problem
solving and Assessment of personality.

(B)SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

18. Science and Technology: Nature and Scope of Science & Technology; Relevance of
Science & Technology to the day to day life; National Policy on Science,
Technology and Innovation; Institutes and Organization in India promoting
integration of Science, Technology and Innovation, their activities and contribution;
Contribution of Prominent Indian Scientists.
19. Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Nature and Scope of ICT; ICT
in day to day life; ICT and Industry; ICT and Governance - Various government
schemes promoting use of ICT, E-Governance programmes and services;
Netiquettes; Cyber Security Concerns - National Cyber Crime Policy.
20. Technology in Space & Defence: Evolution of Indian Space Programme; Indian
Space Research Organization (ISRO) — it's activities and achievements;
Various Satellite Programmes — Satellites for Telecommunication, Indian
Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), Indian Remote Sensing (IRS)
Satellites; Satellites for defence, Eduset or Satellites for academic purposes;
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)- vision, mission and
activities.
21. Energy Requirement and Efficiency: India's existing energy needs and deficit; India's
Energy Resources and Dependence, Energy policy of India Government Policies
and Programmes. Solar, Wind and Nuclear energy
22. Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to environment; Its legal
aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the national
and the international level; Biodiversity- its importance and concerns; Climate
Change, International Initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and Indi a's commitment;
Forest and Wildlife - Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in
India; Environmental Hazards, pollution, carbon emission, Global warming.
National Action plans on Climate Change and Disaster management.
Biotechnology and Nanotechnology; Nature, Scope and application, Ethical,
Social, and Legal issues, Government Policies. Genetic Engineering; Issues
related to it and its impact on human life. Health & Environment.
(C.) CURRENT EVENTS OF REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE.
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SYLLABUS FOR GROUP-I MAINS EXAMINATION

ENGLISH
(S.S.C STANDARD)

Marks — 150 Medium: English Time- 180 Minutes

Serial No. TYPE OF QUESTION Marks to be allotted

01. ESSAY (A minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 20

250 words):Choose any one topic from a list of five.

(Descriptive/ analytical/ philosophical/ based on Current Affairs)

02. LETTER WRITING (in about 100 words): 10

A formal letter expressing one's opinion about an issue. The issues

can deal with daily office matters/ a problem that has occurred in
the office/ an opinion in response to one sought by a ranked
officer etc.

03. PRESS RELEASE/ APPEAL (in about 100 words): 10

The PR or appeal should be on an issue pertaining to a recent

concern/problem/disaster/rumours etc.

04. REPORT WRITING (in about 150 words): 15

A report on an official function/event/field trip/survey etc.

05. WRITING ON VISUAL INFORMATION (in about 15

150 words):
A report on a graph/image/ flow chart/table of comparison/ simple
statistical data etc.

06. FORMAL SPEECH (in about 150 words): 15

A speech (in a formal style) that is to be read out in a formal

function. This could be an inauguration speech, an educational
seminar/conference, a formal ceremony of importance etc.

07. PRECIS WRITING: 15

A precis in about 100 words for a 300-word passage.

08. READING COMPREHENSION: 15
A reading passage of about 250 words to be given

followed by short-answer type questions.

09. ENGLISH GRAMMAR: 20
Multiple choice questions set from the following list:

a. Tenses
b. Voice
c. Narration (Direct-Indirect)
d. Transformation of sentences
e. Use of Articles and Determiners
1. Use of Prepositions
g. Use of Phrasal verbs
h. Use of idiomatic expressions
i. Administrative Glossary
j. Synonyms/Antonyms
k. One-word substitution
l. Cohesive devices/Connectives/Linkers
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m. Affixes
n. Words that cause confusion like
homonyms/homopones.
10. TRANSLATION: 15
Translation of a short passage (of about 150
wo rd s) fro m Region al Lan gua ge to En gli sh .

Total 150
TELUGU

(S.S.C STANDARD)

Marks-150 Medium: Telugu Time- 180 Minutes

Serial No. TYPE OF QUESTION Marks to be allotted

1. ESSAY (A minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 250 words): 20

Choose any one topic from a list of five. (Descriptive/ analytical/Philosophical/
based on Current Affairs)
2. To ELABORATE the thought of poetic or verse (any two of the three) 10
(about 100 words)
3. PRECIS WRITING: 1/3rd summary of the given passage in 10
your words
4. COMPREHENSION: A reading passage of about 250 words to be 10
given followed by short-answer type questions.
5. FORMAL SPEECH (Welcome, Farewell, Inauguration etc.) / Speech 10
for the press conference (energy, farm credit, pollution, health related
policy or problem) (in about 150 words)
6. To PREPARE THE STATEMENTS for publicity media 10
(in about 100 words)
7. LETTER WRITING (in about 100 words):(Congratulation/Best 10
wishes/Request/Complaint etc.)
8. DEBATE WRITING (in about 150 words) (Newspaper issues / 10
current issues / editorial presenting individual opinion)
9. APPLICATION WRITING (in about 150 words) 10
10. REPORT WRITING (in about 150 words) 10
11. DIALOGUE WRITING OR DIALOGUE SKILLS 10
Dialogues between two people (in about 150 words)
(Group discussion, work of the meeting, water, agriculture,
health, sanitation, education related problems etc.)
12. TRANSLATION: Translation from English to 10
Telugu Language
13. Grammar of Telugu 20

Total: 150
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PAPER-I - GENERAL ESSSAY

(DEGREE STANDARD)

Marks - 150 Medium: English/Telugu Time- 180 Minutes

The candidates are required to attempt three essays, one from each of the three sections,
in about 800 words each.

Objective:
This paper is designed to test candidate's (i) knowledge / awareness of a variety of Subjects
and (ii) their ability to compose a sustained piece of writing in the form of an essay.

Contents:

i. Current affairs
ii. Socio- political issues
iii. Socio- economic issues
iv. Socio- environmental issues
v. Cultural and historical aspects
vi. Issues related to civic awareness
vii. Reflective topics

Areas of Testing:

This paper would test the following:

1. Ability to compose a well-argued piece of writing

2. Ability to express coherently and sequentially

3. Awareness of the subject chosen
Evaluation / Marking:

Credit will be given for the following:

a. Observing established rules and format for essay writing

b. Grammatical correctness of expression

c. Originality of thought and expression.

PAPER — II: HISTORY, CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA AND

ANDHRA PRADESH
(DEGREE STANDARD)

Marks — 150 Medium: English / Telugu Time- 180 Minutes

A .History and Culture of India:

1. Pre-Historic Cultures in India- Indus Valley Civilization- Vedic Culture- Mahajanapadas-

Emergence of New Religions-Jainism, Buddhism- Rise of the Magadha and Age of the
Mauryas- Ashoka Dharma- Foreign Invasions on India- The Kushans.
The Satavahanas, the Sangam Age in South India- the Sungas- the Guptas- the Kanauj
and their Contributions- Historical Accounts of Foreign travelers- Early Educational
Institutions.
2. The Pallavas, the Badami Chalukyas, the Eastern Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas, the
Kalyani Chalukyas and the Cholas- Socio Cultural Contributions, Language, Literature Art
and Architecture- Delhi Sultanates- Advent of Islam and its Impact- Religious Movements
like Bhakti and Sufi and Its Influence.
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Growth of Vernacular Languages, Scripts, Literature, Fine Arts- Socio Cultural Conditions
of the Kakatiyas, the Vijayanagaras, the Bahmanis, the Qutubsahis and their
cotemporary South Indian kingdoms.

3. The Mughals Administration, Socio-Religious life and Cultural developments- Shivaji and
Rise of Maratha Empire- Advent of Europeans in India.
rade practices- Rise of East India Company its Hegemony- Changes in Administration,
Social and Cultural spheres- Role of Christian Missionaries.

4. Rise of British rule in India from 1757 to 1856- Land Revenue Settlement, Permanent
Settlement, Ryothvari and Mahalvari-1857 Revolt and its Impact-Education, Press,
Cultural changes- Rise of National Consciousness and Changes- Socio-Religious Reform
Movements in 19th century- Rajaram Mohan Roy, Dayananda Saraswathi, Swamy
Vivekananda, Annie Besant, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and others.
Rise of Indian Nationalism- Activities of Indian National Congress- Vandemataram, Home
Rule Movements- Self Respect Movement- Jyothiba Phule, Narayana Guru, Periyar
Ramaswamy Naicker- Role of Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Vallabai Patel-
Satyagraha- Quit India Movement- Dr B.R. Ambedkar and his Contributions.

5. Indian Nationalism in three phases- Freedom Struggle 1885-1905, 1905-1920 and Gandhi
Phase 1920-1947- Peasant, Women, Tribal and Workers Movements- Role of Different
parties in Freedom Struggle- Local and Regional Movements- Inter Religious Unity and
Communalism.
Independence and Partition of India- India after Independence- Rehabilitation after
partition- Linguistic Re-organization of States- Integration of the Indian States- Indian
Constitution- Economic policies- Foreign Policy Initiatives.

B .History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh:

6. Ancient: The Satavahanas, the Ikshvakus, the Salankayanas, the Pallavas and the
Vishnukundins- -Social and Economic Conditions- Religion, Language (Telugu), Literature,
Art and Architecture- Jainism and Buddhism in Andhra.
The Eastern Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas, the Renati Cholas and others- Socio-Cultural
life, Religion- Telugu Script and Language, Literature, Art and Architecture.

7. Medieval: Socio- Cultural and Religious Conditions in Andhradesa 1000 to 1565 A.D.-
Antiquity, Origin and Growth Telugu Language and Literature (Kavitraya-
Asthadiggajas)- Fine Arts, Art& Architecture during the reign of Kakatiyas, Reddis,
Gajapatis and Vijayanagaras and their feudatories.
Historical Monuments-Significance, Contribution of Qutubshahis to Andhra History and
Culture-Regional Literature- Praja Kavi -Vemana and others.

8. Modern: European Trade Establishments in Andhra- Andhra Under the Company Rule-
Role of Christian Missionaries- Socio-Cultural, Literary Awakening- C.P. Brown, Thamos
Munro, Mackenzie-Zamindary, Polegary System- Native States and Little Kings.
Role of Social Reformers- Gurajada Apparao, Kandukuri Veeresalingam, Raghupati
Venkataratnam Naidu, Gidugu Ramamurthy, Annie Besant and others- Library
Movement in Andhra Pradesh- Role of News Paper- Folk and Tribal Culture, Oral
Traditions, Subaltern Culture, Role of women.
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9. Nationalist Movement: Role of Andhra leaders- Justice Party, Non-Brahmin Movement-
Nationalist and Revolutionary Literature- Gurram Jashva, Boyi Bheemanna, Sri Sri,
Garimella Satyanarayana, Rayaprolu Subbarao, Unnava Lakshminarayana, Tripuraneni
Ramaswamy Choudhary and others, Andhra Mahasabhas, Andhra Movement-
prominent leaders- Alluri Sitaramraju, Duggirala Gopalakrishnaiah, Konda
Venkatappayya,Pattabhi Seetaramaiah, Ponaka Kanakamma, Dokka Sitamma-
Grandhlaya Movement- Ayyanka Venkataratnam, Gadicherla Harisarvothamarao,
Kasinanathuni Nagesvara Rao- Potti Sreeramulu Formation of Andhra State,1953-
Emergence of Andhra Pradesh,1956- Andhra Pradesh 1956 to2014- Causes for
Bifurcation, 2nd June 2014 Impact.
10. Andhra Pradesh: Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its impact on Administrative,
Economic, Social, Political, Cultural and Legal Implications- Loss of Capital City, Building
of New Capital and its financial Implications- Division of Employees and their Native
Issues- Effect of Bifurcation on Trade& Commerce, Industry – Implication of Financial
Resources of State Government.
Developmental Opportunities- Socio-Economic, Cultural and Demographic impact of
Bifurcation- Impact on River water sharing and other link issues- Andhra Pradesh
Reorganization Act.2014- the Arbitrariness of certain provisions.
C. Geography: India and Andhra Pradesh

11. Physical Features and Resources: India and Andhra Pradesh, Major land forms, Climatic
changes, Soil types, Rivers, Water, Streams, Geology, Rocks, Mineral Resources, Metals,
Clays, Construction Materials, Reservoirs, Dams —Forests, Mountains, Hills, Flora and
fauna, Plateau Forests, Hill Forests, Vegetation Classification.

12. Economic Geography : Agriculture, Live stocks, Forestry, Fishery, Quarrying, Mining,
House hold Manufacturing, Industries — Agro, Mineral, Forest, Fuel and man power,
Trade and Commerce, Communication, Road Transport, Storage and others.

13. Social Geography: Population Movements and Distribution, Human Habitations,

Density, Age, Sex, Rural, Urban, Race, Caste, Tribe, Religion, Linguistic, Urban
Migration, Education Characteristics.

14. Fauna and Floral Geography: Wild Animals, Animals, Birds, Reptiles, Mammals, Trees and
Plants and others.

15. Environmental Geography: Sustainable Development, Globalization, Temperature,

Humidity, Cloudiness, Winds, Special Weather Phenomena, Natural Hazards — Earth
Quakes, Land Slides, Floods, Cyclones, Cloud Burst, Disaster Management, Impact
Assessment, Environmental Pollution, Pollution Management.

PAPER III - POLITY, CONSTITUTION, GOVERNANCE, LAW AND ETHICS

(DEGREE STANDARD)

Marks — 150 Medium: English / Telugu Time- 180 Minutes

(A) Indian Polity and Constitution:

1. Indian Constitution and its salient features - Functions and duties of the Indian Union
and the State Governments.
2. Issues and challenges pertaining to the Federal structure — Role of Governor in States -
Distribution of powers between the Union and States (Union list, State list and Concurrent
list) — Issues and challenges.

3. Rural and Urban Local Governance under 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment -
Constitutional Authorities and their Role.
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4. Parliament and State Legislatures — structure, functioning, conduct of business,

powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
5. Judiciary in India — Structure and functions, important provisions relating to emergency
and constitutional amendments, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation.
(B) Public Administration and Governance:

6. Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration — Evolution in India —

Administrative ideas in Kautilya's Arthashastra; Mughal administration; Legacy of British
rule.
7. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues and
problems of implementation.

8. Development processes - the role of civil society, NGOs and other stakeholders –

9. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial authorities - Role of Civil Services in

Democracy.

10. Good governance and e-governance- Transparency, accountability and

responsiveness in governance — Citizen's Charter. RTI, Public Service Act and
their implications, Concept of Social Audit and its importance.

(C). Ethics in Public Service and knowledge of law

11. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and Consequences of Ethics in
Human actions: dimensions of Ethics: Ethics in Private and Public relationships, Ethics-
integrity and Accountability in Public Service.
12. Human values: Understanding the Harmony in existence Human relationships in the
society and in the Nature. Gender Equability in the relationships Role of family, society
and Educational Institutions in imparting values to citizens, lessons from the lives and
teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrations.
13. Attitude: Content, Functions, its influence and relation with thought and behaviour,
Moral and Political attitudes, role of Social influence and persuasion. Emotional
intelligence-Concepts and their utilities and application in Administration and
Governance.
14. Concept of Public Service, "Philosophical basis of Governance professional Ethics in the
light of right understanding and Vision for Holistic Technologies, Codes of Ethics, codes of
Conduct, RTI, Public Service Act, Leadership Ethics, Work culture, Ethical principles with in
an Organizational content. - Ethical and moral values in governance, Ethical issues in
international relations, corruption, Lokpal, Lokayukta
15. Basic Knowledge of Laws in India

Constitution of India: Nature and salient features – Fundamental Rights and Directive
Principles of State Policy – Bifurcation of powers between centre and state (state list,
union list and concurrent list) – Powers of judiciary, executive and legislature.
Civil and Criminal laws: hierarchy of civil and criminal courts in India - difference
between substantial and procedural laws – order and decree - new developments in
criminal laws, Nirbhaya Act.
Labour Law: Concept of social welfare legislations in India, changing trends in
employment and necessity for new labour laws.
Cyber Laws: Information Technology Act – Cyber Security and Cyber Crime – difficulties
in determining competent jurisdiction of courts in case of cyber-crimes.

Tax Laws: Laws relating to income, Profits, Wealth Tax, Corporate Tax - GST
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Paper — IV — ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA AND ANDHRA PRADESH
(DEGREE STANDARD)

Marks — 150 Medium: English/Telugu Time - 180 Minutes

1) Major Challenges of Indian Economy – Inconsistent growth rate, Low growth rates of
agriculture and manufacturing sectors, inflation and oil prices, current account deficit
and unfavorable balance of payments, falling rupee value, growing NPAs and capital
infusion - money laundering and black money - Insufficient financial resources and
deficiency of capital, Lack of Inclusive growth and Sustainable development - Nature,
causes, consequences and solutions of these problems

2) Resource Mobilization in Indian Economy: Sources of financial resources for public and
private sectors - budgetary resources – tax revenue and non-tax revenue – public debt
: market borrowings, loans and grants etc., external debt from multilateral agencies –
foreign institutional investment and foreign direct investment – desirability and
consequences of utilizing different sources – Monetary and fiscal policies - financial
markets and institutions of developmental finance – investment in industries and
infrastructure projects - Physical resources – Energy resources
3) Resource mobilization in Andhra Pradesh – Budgetary resources and constraints -
Fulfillment of the conditions of A.P Bifurcation Act – central assistance and issues of
conflict - public debt and projects of external assistance - Physical resources - Mineral
and forest resources – Water disputes with neighboring states

4) Government Budgeting: Structure of Government budget and its components –

Budgeting process and recent changes - of - Types of budget – types of deficits, their
impact and management – Highlights of current year’s union budget and its analysis -
GST and related issues – Central assistance to states - Issues of federal finance in India –
Recommendations of the latest finance commission -
5) Government budgeting in Andhra Pradesh – Budget constraints – Central assistance and
issues of conflict after bifurcation of the state – management of deficits - - Highlights and
Analysis of the current year budget – State finance commission and local finance in
Andhra Pradesh
6) Inclusive Growth: Meaning of inclusion - Causes of exclusion in India – Strategies for and
instruments of inclusion : Poverty alleviation and employment , Health and Education,
women empowerment, social welfare schemes – Food Security and Public Distribution
System – sustainable agriculture - Integrated Rural development -regional
diversification - Public and partnership for inclusive growth – Financial inclusion
All Andhra Pradesh government’s current schemes for inclusive growth and financial
inclusion - Public Distribution system and DWCRA

7) Agricultural Development:
Role of agriculture in economic development – Contribution of to GDP– Issues of
finance, production, marketing – green revolution and changing focus to dryland
farming, organic farming and sustainable agriculture – minimum support prices –
agriculture policy – Swaminathan commission – Rainbow revolution -
8) Agriculture Development in Andhra Pradesh: Contribution to SGDP-Regional disparities in
irrigation and agricultural development -changing cropping pattern - focus on
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horticulture and fisheries and dairying – Government schemes to promote agriculture in
Andhra Pradesh

9) Industrial Development and Policy : Role of industrial sector in economic development –

Evolution of industrial policy since independence - Industrial Policy, 1991and its impact
on Indian economy – Contribution of Public Sector to industrial development in India –
impact of liberalization and privatization and globalization on industrial development -
Disinvestment and privatization - – Problems of core industries -Micro, small and medium
enterprises, their problems and policy – industrial sickness and support mechanism –
Manufacturing policy – Make-in India – Start up programme – NIMZs- SEZs, industrial
corridors -
10) Industrial Policy of the AP Government – Incentives to industries – Industrial corridors in
and SEZs in Andhra Pradesh - Bottlenecks for industrial development – Power projects

11) Infrastructure in India: Transport infrastructure : Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways – Major
projects of transport infrastructure in India - Communication infrastructure - Information
Technology –e-governance - Digital India – Energy and Power – Urban infrastructure –
smart cities – urban environment - solid waste management - Weather forecast and
disaster management – Issues of finance, ownership, operation and maintenance of all
kinds of infrastructure – Public-private partnership and related issues – Pricing of public
utilities and government policy – environmental impacts of infrastructure projects
12) Infrastructure Development in Andhra Pradesh – Transport , Energy and ICT infrastructure
– Bottlenecks – Government policy – Ongoing projects.

P ap er - V SCIENCE AN D T ECH NOL OGY

(DEGREE STANDARD)

Marks — 150 Medium: English / Telugu Time- 180 Minutes

1. Integration of Science, Technology and Innovation for better human life; Science &
Technology in everyday life; National Policies on proliferation of Science, Technology
and Innovation; India's contribution in the field of Science and Technology. Concerns
and challenges in the proliferation and use of science and technology; Role and
Scope of Science and Technology in nation building. Major Scientific institutes for
Science and \technology in AP and India. Major Scientific Institutes for Research and
Development in AP and India. Achievements of Indian Scientist in the field of Science
and Technology-Indigenous technologies and developing new technologies.
2. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - its importance, advantages and
challenges; E-governance and India; Cyber Crime and policies to address security
concerns. Government of India Policy on Information Technology (IT). IT
Development in AP and India.
3. Indian Space Programme - Past, Present and Future; Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO) — it's activities and achievements; Satellite Programmes of India and
Use of Satellites in different fields like Health, Education,
Communication Technology, Weather forecastingaffecting human lives;
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
4. Indian's energy needs, efficiency and resources; Clean energy resources; Energy
policy of India - Government Policies and Programmes. Conventional and Non-
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Conventional energy resources. Energy demands, Indian Energy Sciences,

Conventional energy powers, Tharmal, renewable energy resources, Solar, wind, Bio
and wasted based, energy policies Geotharmal and Tidel Sources, energy Policies in
India, energy security.
Salient features of Nuclear Policy of India; Development of Nuclear programmes in
India, Nuclear Policies at the International level and India's stand on them.

5. Development Vs. Nature / Environment; Depletion of Natural Resources- Metals,

Minerals — Conservation Policy. Environmental Pollution Natural and
Anthropogenic and Environmental degradation. Sustainable Development —
possibilities and challenges; Climate Change and Its effect on the world; Climate
justice — a global phenomenon; Environment Impact Assessment, Natural Disasters
— Cyclones, Earth Quakes, Landslides & Tsunamis — Prediction Management.
Correlation between Health & Environment, Social Forestry, Afforestation and
deforestation, Mining in AP and India. Types of Natural resources- renewable and
Nonrenewable. Forest resources. Fishery resources. Fossil Fuels- Coal, Petroleum and
Natural Gas. Mineral resources. Water resources — Types, Water shed
management. Land resources — types of soils and soil reclamation.
6. Environmental pollution and Solid waste management: Sources, impacts and control of
- air pollution, water pollution and soil pollution. Noise pollution. Solid waste
management - Types of solid waste, impacts of solid waste, recycling and reuse.
Remedial measurers for Soil erosion and Costal erosion. Global Environmental issues and
role of information Technology in Environment and Human Health, Ozone layer
depletion, Acid rain. Global Warming and its impacts.
Environmental legislation: International Law, Montreal protocol, Kyoto protocol,
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change, CITES. The Environment
(Protection) act 1986, Forest conservation Act, Wildlife protection act. Biodiversity
Bill of India - cop 21 - Sustainable Development Goals - National Disaster
Management Pollicy, 2016 of India and Disaster management initiatives in India.
White Revolution, Green Revolution, and Green Pharmacy .
7. Nature, Scope and Applications of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology in India; Ethical,
Social and Legal concerns, Government policies; Genetic engineering, issues related to
it and its impact on human life. Bio – diversity, fermentation, Immuno – diagnosis
techniques.

8. Human diseases-microbial infections. Common infections and preventive measures.

Introduction to bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal infections. Basic knowledge of
infections-diarrhoea, dysentry, cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, viral infections like HIV,
Encephalitis, Chikungunya, bird flu-preventive measures during out breaks. Introduction to
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Basic concepts of genetic engineering. Tissue
culture methods and applications. Biotechnology in agriculture- Bio-pesticides, Bio-
fertilizers, Bio-fuels, Genetically modified crops. Animal husbandry- transgenic animals.
Vaccines: Introduction to immunity, Fundamental concepts in vaccination, Production of
Modern Vaccines (production of Hepatitis vaccine).

9. Issues related to Intellectual Property Rights in the field of Science and Technology.
Promotion of Science in AP and India.
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Annexure-III
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
A. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
A.1. The applicants are required to go through the user guide and satisfy themselves as to
their eligibility for this recruitment carefully before applying and enter the particulars
completely online.
A.2. Applicant must compulsorily fill-up all relevant columns of application and submit
application through website only. The particulars made available in the website will be
processed through computer and the eligibility decided in terms of notification and
confirmed accordingly.
A.3. The applications received online in the prescribed proforma available in the website
and within the time shall only be considered and the Commission will not be held
responsible for any kind of delay/discrepancy on part of the candidate.
A.4. Applicants must compulsorily upload his/her own scanned photo and signature through
.jpg format.
A.5. The applicants should not furnish any particulars that are false, tampered, fabricated or
suppress any material information while making an application through website.
A.6. Important:-Hand written/typed/Photostat copies/printed application form will not be
entertained.
A.7. The applicant shall produce all the essential certificates issued by the competent
authority, for verification by the commission, as and when called for. If candidates fail to
produce the same, his/her candidature shall be rejected / disqualified without any
further correspondence.
A.8. The following certificate formats are available on the Commission’s Website
(https://psc.ap.gov.in) for reference.

A.8.1. Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate

A.8.2. Declaration by the Un-Employed
A.8.3. School Study Certificate
A.8.4. Certificate of Residence
A.8.5. Medical Certificate for the Blind
A.8.6. Certificate of Hearing Disability and Hearing Assessment
A.8.7. Medical Certificate in respect of Orthopedically Handicapped Candidates
A.8.8. Creamy Layer Certificate
A.8.9. Local status certificate (if applicable)
B. INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING OFF-LINE EXAMINATION FOR CANDIDATES (if Screening
test is held):

B.1. The candidates should go through the instructions given on the cover page of test
booklet and carefully write his/her Registration Number, Subject / Subject Code, Booklet
Series, Name of the Examination Centre etc., in the Answer Sheet, which will be provided
to him/her in the examination hall.
B.2. Since the answer sheets are to be scanned (valued) with Optical Mark Scanner system,
the candidates have to USE BALL POINT PEN (BLUE or BLACK) ONLY FOR MARKING THE
ANSWERS. The candidates will be supplied OMR Sheet consisting of two copies i.e., the
Original Copy (Top Sheet) and Duplicate Copy (Bottom Sheet). The candidate is
required to use Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black) for filling the relevant blocks in the OMR
Sheet including bubbling the answers. After writing the examination the candidate has
to handover the original OMR sheet (Top Sheet) to the invigilator in the examination hall.
If any candidate takes away the original OMR Sheet (Top Sheet) his/her candidature will
be rejected.
However the candidate is permitted to take away the duplicate (Bottom Sheet) OMR
Sheet for his/her record. The candidates should bring Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black and
smooth writing pad) to fill up relevant columns on the Answer Sheet. The candidate must
ensure encoding the Registration Number, Subject/Subject Code, Booklet Series
correctly, write the Name of the Examination Centre, appending Signatures of the
Candidate and Invigilator, etc., on the O.M.R. Answer sheet correctly, failing which the
Answer sheet will not be valued. Use of whitener / correcting fluid / Blade / Powder/
Eraser / folding / Tearing / Rough Work or any kind of tampering to change the answers
on OMR Sheet will lead to disqualification / invalidation / rejection. No correspondence
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whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates in this regard.
B.3. The OMR Sheet is to be bubbled by Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black) only. Bubbling by Pencil
/ Ink Pen / Gel Pen is not permitted in this examination. Any kind of tampering to change
the answers on the OMR Sheet will lead to disqualification / invalidation / rejection. No
correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates in this regard.

C. INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING MAINS (Descriptive) EXAMINATION FOR

CANDIDATES:
C.1. The candidates should take their seats at the prescribed time before the
commencement of the examination. Biometric identification would be conducted
before entry into examination hall. The entry time would be mentioned in the hall ticket.
Late entry after the given entry time would not be allowed. Candidates should not leave
the examination hall till the expiry of fulltime. Loaning and interchanging of articles
among the candidates is not permitted in the examination hall. Electronic devices
including cell phones and pagers are not allowed in the examination hall.
C.2. The starting time of each examination paper and the entry time would be mentioned in
the hall ticket
C.3. Candidates will not be permitted to leave the examination hall till the expiry of full time.
If any candidate leaves the examination hall in the middle, he would be disqualified.
C.4. Copying or noting down questions and/or options is not allowed. Severe action will be
taken if any candidate is found noting down the questions and/or options.
C.5. Please do not talk to or disturb other candidates.
C.6. In case you are carrying articles other than the admit card, photo identity proof
and pen, please leave them outside the exam room.
C.7. You cannot leave exam room before submitting the paper. Please inform the
invigilator if you want to use the wash room.

D. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

D.1. If the candidate notices any discrepancy printed on the Hall ticket, as to community,
date of birth etc., he/she may immediately bring it to the notice of Commission’s
officials/Chief Superintendent in the examination centre and necessary corrections can
be made in the Nominal Roll, in the Examination Hall against his/her Hall Ticket Number
for being verified by the Commission’s Office.
D.2. The candidate should satisfy the Invigilator of his/her identity with reference to the
signature and photographs available on the Nominal Rolls and Hall Ticket.
D.3. The candidates should take their seats at the given time before the commencement of
the examination and are not to be allowed after the scheduled time. The time of
Examination and entry time would be mentioned in the hall ticket. Late entry after the
given entry time would not be allowed. Candidates should not leave the examination
hall till the expiry of fulltime.

D.4. The candidates must note that his/her admission to the examination is strictly provisional.
The mere fact that an Admission to the examination does not imply that his/her
candidature has been finally cleared by the Commission or that the entries made by the
candidate in his/her application have been accepted by the Commission as true and
correct. The candidates have to be found suitable after verification of original
certificates; and other eligibility criteria. The Applicants have to upload his/her scanned
recent colour passport photo and signature to the Application Form. Failure to produce
the same photograph, if required, at the time of interview/ verification, may lead to
disqualification. Hence the candidates are advised not to change their appearance till
the recruitment process is complete.
D.5. The candidates are not allowed to bring any Electronic devices such as mobile / cell
phones, programmable calculators, tablets, iPad, Bluetooth, pagers, watches or any
other computing devices to examination Hall. Non programmable calculators would be
permitted, wherever necessary. Loaning and interchanging of articles among the
candidates is not permitted in the examination hall and any form of malpractice will not
be permitted in the exam hall.
D.6. The candidates are expected to behave in orderly and disciplined manner while writing
the examination. Their candidature will be rejected in case of impersonation/ disorder/
rowdy behaviour during Examination and necessary F.I.R. for this incident will be lodged
with concerned Police Station. The Chief Superintendent of the centre is authorized to
take spot decision in this matter.
D.7. Candidates trying to use unfair means shall be disqualified from the selection. No
correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates.
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D.8. The Penal Provisions of Act 25/97 published in the A.P. Gazette No. 35, Part-IV.B
Extraordinary dated: 21/08/1997 shall be invoked if malpractice and unfair means are
noticed at any stage of the Examination. Action will be taken to penalize as per
G.O.Ms.No.385, G.A. (Ser. A) Dept., Dt.18/10/2016.
D.9. (a) Wherever the candidates are totally blind, they will be provided a scribe to write the
examination and 20 minutes extra time is permitted to them per hour. Eligible candidates
are also allowed to bring their own scribe after due intimation to the Commission after
duly providing the full identification details of the scribe like name, address and
appropriate proof of identification.
(b) The applicants shall upload the certificate relating to percentage of disability for
considering the appointment of scribe in the examination.
(c) An extra time of 20 minutes per hour is also permitted for the candidates with
locomotor disability and CEREBRAL PALSY where dominant (writing) extremity is affected
for the extent slowing the performance of function (Minimum of 40% impairment). No
scribe is allowed to such candidates.
(d) The candidate as well as the scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking
conforming to the rules applicable
D.10. In case the Hall-Ticket is without photo or too small, he/she should affix a passport size
photo on Hall-ticket and appear by duly getting attested by Gazetted Officer. He/she
shall handover similar photo for each paper to Chief Superintendent for affixing the
same on the Nominal Rolls.
D.11. The candidate will not be admitted to the examination Hall without procedural
formalities.
D.12. The candidate admission to the Examination is provisional, subject to the eligibility,
confirmation/satisfaction of conditions laid down in this notification.
D.13. The candidates should put his/ her signature and get the signature of the invigilator at the
appropriate places in the Nominal Roll or OMR Answer Sheet.
D.14. Instructions to be followed scrupulously in the Examination Hall.
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ANNEXURE - IV
LIST OF SCHEDULED CASTES
(Definition 28 of General Rule - 2)
SCHEDULE – I

(Substituted with effect from 27-07-1977 through G.O.Ms.No. 838, G.A.

(Services-D) Department, dated 15/12/1977)
1 Adi Andhra
2 Adi Dravida
3 Anamuk
4 Aray Mala
5 Arundhatiya
6 Arwa Mala
7 Bariki
8 Bavuri
9 Beda Jangam, Budga Jangam (In Districts of
Hyderabad,Rangareddy, Mahaboobnagar, Adilabad,
Nizamabad,Medak,Karimnagar,Warangal, Khammam and
Nalgonda)*
10 Bindla
11 Byagara, Byagari*
12 Chachati
13 Chalavadi
14 Chamar, Mochi, Muchi, Chamar-Ravidas, Chamar-Rohidas*
15 Chambhar
16 Chandala
17 Dakkal, Dokkalwar
18 Dandasi
19 Dhor
20 Dom, Dombara, Paidi, Pano
21 Ellamalwar, Yellammalawandlu
22 Ghasi, Haddi, Relli, Chachandi
23 Godagali, Godagula(in the Districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram &
Vishakapatnam) *
24 Godari
25 Gosangi
26 Holeya
27 Holeya Dasari
28 Jaggali
29 Jambuwulu
30 Kolupulvandlu, Pambada, Pambanda, Pambala *
31 Madasi Kuruva, Madari Kuruva
32 Madiga
33 Madiga Dasu, Mashteen
34 Mahar
35 Mala, Mala Ayawaru *
36 Mala Dasari
37 Mala Dasu
38 Mala Hannai
39 Mala Jangam
40 Mala Masti
41 Mala Sale, Netkani
42 Mala Sanyasi
43 Mang
44 Mang Garodi
45 Manne
46 Mashti
47 Matangi
48 Mahter
49 Mitha Ayyalvar
50 Mundala
51 Paky, Moti, Thoti
52 (Omitted)*
53 Pamidi
54 Panchama, Pariah
55 Relli
56 Samagara
57 Samban
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58 Sapru
59 Sindhollu, Chindollu
60 Yatala (Srikakulam Dist. Only) Memo No. 8183/CV-1/2006-10 SW (CV-I) Dept., Dt.
31/03/2008
61 Valluvan * (Chittoor and Nellore Dist. Only) Memo No. 8183/CV-1/2006- 10 SW
(CV-I) Dept., Dt. 31/03/2008
* As for the Constitution (Scheduled Caste) orders (Second Amendment) Act 2002,
Act No. 61 of 2002

LIST OF SCHEDULED TRIBES

1. Andh, Sadhu Andh *

2. Bagata
3. Bhil
4. Chanchu (Chenchwar omitted) *
5. Gadabas, Boda Gadaba, Gutob Gadaba, Kallayi Gadaba, Parangi Gadaba,
Kathera Gadaba, Kapu Gadaba *
6. Gond, Naikpod, Rajgond, Koitur *
7. Goudu (in the Agency tracts)
8. Hill Reddis
9. Jatapus
10. Kammara
11. Kattunayakan
12. Kolam, Kolawar *
13. Konda Dhoras, Kubi *
14. Konda Kapus
15. Konda Reddis
16. Kondhs, Kodi, Kodhu, Desaya Kondhs, Dongria Kondhs, Kuttiya Konds, Tikiria
Khondhs, Yenity Khondhs, Kuvinga *
17. Kotia, Bentho Oriya, Bartika, Dulia, Holva, Sanrona, Sidhopaiko
(Dhulia,Paiko,Putiya- omitted *)
18. Koya, Doli Koya, Gutta Koya, Kammara Koya, Musara Koya, Oddi Koya, Pattidi
Koya, Rajah, Rasha Koya, Lingadhari Koya (Ordinary), Kottu Koya, Bhine Koya,
Raj Koya (Goud-omitted *)
19. Kulia
20. Malis (excluding Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar,
Medak, Nalgonda, Nizamabad and Warangal District)
21. Manna Dhora
22. Nayaks (in the Agency tracts)
23. Mukha Dhora, Nooka Dhora
24. Pardhan
25. Porja, Parangi Perja
26. Reddi Dhoras
27. Rona, Rena
28. Savaras, Kapu Savaras, Maliya Savaras, Khutto Savaras
29. Sugalis, Lambadis, Banjara *
30. Thoti (in Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Medak,
Nalgonda, Nizamabad and Warangal Districts)
31. Valmiki (in the Scheduled Areas of Vishakapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram,
East Godavari and West Godavari Districts *)
32. Yenadis, Chella Yenadi, Kappala Yenadi, Manchi Yenadi, Reddi Yenadi *
33. Yerukulas, Koracha, Dabba Yerukula, Kunchapuri Yerukula, Uppu Yerukula *
34. Nakkala Kurivikaran (Nakkala – A.P. Gazette, Part – III (B) Central Acts ordinance and
Regulations Issue No. 05 Dt. 02/10/2003 )
35. Dhulia, Paiko, Putiya (in the districts of Vishakapatnam, Vizianagaram *)

* As for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act
2002, Act No. 10 of 2003

LIST OF SOCIALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD CLASSES

(Amended from time to time as on 31/08/2007)
GROUP- A

Aboriginal Tribes, Vimuktha Jathis, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes etc.,
1. Agnikulakshatriya, Palli, Vadabalija, Besta, jalari, Gangavar, Gangaputra, Goondla,
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Vanyakulakshatriya (Vannekapu, Vannereddi, Pallikapu, Pallireddy Neyyala and
Pattapu) *Mudiraj / Mutrasi / Tenugollu, The G.O. Ms.No. 15 BCW(C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009 is suspended. Hence the inclusion of Mudiraj / Mutrasi / Tenugollu is
suspended)vide Hon’ble A.P. High Court orders in WP No. 2122/2009 dated: 29-
04- 2009.
2. Balasanthu, Bahurupi
3. Bandara
4. Budabukkala
5. Rajaka (Chakali Vannar)
6. Dasari (formerly engaged in bikshatana)
(amended vide G.O.Rt.No. 32, BCW(M1) Department, dated
23/02/1995)
7. Dommara
8. Gangiredlavaru
9. Jangam (whose traditional occupation is begging)
10. Jogi
11. Katipapala
12. Korcha
13. Lambada or Banjara in Telangana Area
(deleted and included in S.T. list vide G.O.Ms.No. 149, SW, dated 3/5/1978)
14. Medari or Mahendra
15. Mondivaru, Mondibanda, Banda
16. Nayee Brahmin (Mangali), Mangala and Bajantri
(amended vide G.O.Ms.No. 1, BCW(M1) Department, dated 6/1/1996)
17. Nakkala (Deleted vide G.O. Ms. No. 21, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 20/06/2011)
18. Vamsha Raj (amended vide G.O.Ms.No. 27, BCW(M1) Department, dated
23/06/1995 deleting the Original name Pitchiguntla)
19. Pamula
20. Pardhi (Mirshikari)
21. Pambala
22. Peddammavandlu, Devaravandlu, Yellammavandlu, Mutyalammavandlu
(Dammali, Dammala, Dammula, Damala Castes confined to Srikakulam
dist. Vide G.O.Ms. No.: 9 BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 9/04/2008)
23. Veeramushti (Nettikotala), Veera bhadreeya (Amended vide G.O. Ms. No.
62, BCW (M1) Dept., Dt. 10/12/1996)
24. Valmiki boya (Boya, Bedar, Kirataka, Nishadi, Yellapi, Pedda Boya)
Talayari and Chunduvallu
(G.O.Ms. No. 124, SW, Dt. 24.06.85) Yellapi and Yellapu are one and the same
amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 61, BCW(M1) Dept., Dt. 05.12.1996)
25. Yerukalas in Telangana area (deleted and included in the list of S.Ts)
26. Gudala
27. Kanjara - Bhatta
28. Kalinga (Kinthala deleted vide G.O.Ms. No. 53, SW, Dt. 07.03.1980)
29. Kepmare or Reddika
30. Mondipatta
31. Nokkar
32. Pariki Muggula
33. Yata
34. Chopemari
35. Kaikadi
36. Joshinandiwalas
37. Odde (Oddilu, Vaddi, Vaddelu)
38. Mandula (Govt. Memo No. 40-VI/70-1, Edn., Dt. 10.02.1972)
39. Mehator (Muslim) (Govt. Memo No. 234-VI/72-2, Edn., Dt. 5.07.1972).
40. Kunapuli (Govt. Memo No. 1279/P1/74-10, E&SW, Dt. 03.08.1975)
41. Patra (included in G.O. Ms. No. 8, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 28.08.2006)
42. kurakula of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam Districts only.
Included vide in G.O.MS.No. 26 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
43. Pondara of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam Districts only.
Included vide G.O.MS.No. 28 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08

44. Samanthula, Samantha, sountia, Sauntia of Srikakulam District only. Included

vide G.O.MS.No. 29 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
45. pala-Ekari, Ekila, Vyakula, Ekiri, Nayanivaru, Palegaru, Tolagari, Kavali of
Chittor, Cuddapah, Kurnool, Anantapur, Nellore, Hyderabad and
Rangareddy Districts only. Included Vide G.O. MS. No. 23 B.C. W (C2) Dept.,
Dt. 4/07/08
46. Rajannala, Rajannalu of Karimnagar, Warangal, Nizamabad and Adilabad
Districts only. (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 44 B.C.W(C2) Dept.,
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Dt.07/08/2008).
47. Bukka Ayyavars, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 6 Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
48. Gotrala, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 7 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,
dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana Region
only.
49. Kasikapadi / Kasikapudi, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 8 Backward Classes
Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined
to Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Nizamabad, Mahaboobnagar and Adilabad
Districts of Telangana Region only.
50. Siddula, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 9 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,
dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana Region
only.
51. Sikligar / Saikalgar, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 10 Backward Classes Welfare
(C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
52. Poosala included vide G.O. Ms.No. 16 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,
dt. 19/02/2009.
53. Aasadula / Asadula, included vide G.O. Ms. No. 13, Backward Classes
Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined
to East Godavari and West Godavari Districts only.
54. Keuta/Kevuto/Keviti, included vide G.O. Ms. No. 15, Backward Classes
Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined
to Srikakulam District only.
Group-B (Vocational)

1. Achukatlavandlu in the Districts of Visakhapatnam and Guntur confined to

Hindus only as amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 8, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 29.03.2000
2. Aryakshatriya, Chittari , Giniyar, Chitrakara, Nakshas (Muchi Telugu Speaking
deleted vide G.O. Ms. No. 31, BCW (M1) Dept., 11.06.1996)
3. Devanga
4. Goud (Ediga) Gouda (Gamella) Kalalee, Goundla, Settibalija of
Vishaphapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna Districts and
Srisayana (Segidi) – (amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 16, BCW (A1) Dept., dt.
19.06.1997
5. Dudekula, Laddaf, Pinjari or Noorbash
6. Gandla, Telikula, Devatilakula (Amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 13, BCW(A1)
Dept., dt. 20.05.1997)
7. Jandra
8. Kummara or Kulala, Salivahana (Salivahana added vide G.O. Ms. No. 28,
BCW(M1) Dept., 24.06.1995)
9. Karikalabhakthulu, Kaikolan or Kaikala (Sengundam or Sengunther)
10. Karnabhakthulu
11. Kuruba or Kuruma
12. Nagavaddilu
13. Neelakanthi
14. Patkar (Khatri)
15. Perika (Perikabalija, Puragirikshatriya)
16. Nessi or Kurni
17. Padmasali (Sali, Salivan, Pattusali, Senapathulu, Thogata Sali)
18. Srisayana ((sagidi)- deleted and added to Sl.No. 4 of Group-B)
19. Swakulasali
20. Thogata, Thogati or Thogataveerakshtriya
21. Viswabrahmin, Viswakarma (Ausula or Kamsali, Kammari, Kanchari Vadla or
Vadra or Vadrangi and Silpis) (Viswakarma added vide G.O. Ms. No. 59
BCW(M1) Dept., Dt. 06.12.1995)
22. Kunchiti, Vakkaliga, Vakkaligara, Kunchitiga of Anantapur Dist. Only vide
G.O. Ms.No. 10 BCW(C-2) Dept., Dt. 9-04-2008

23. Lodh, Lodhi, Lodha of Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Khammam and Adilabad

Districts only. Included in Vide G.O.MS.No. 22 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
24. Bondili (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 42, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
25. Are Marathi, Maratha(Non-Brahmins), Arakalies and Surabhi Natakalavallu.
(included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 40, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
26. Neeli (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 43, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008).
27. Budubunjala/Bhunjwa/Bhadbhunja, included vide G.O.Ms. No. 11, Backward
Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be
confined to Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy District only.
28. Gudia/Gudiya, included vide G.O.Ms. No. 14, Backward Classes Welfare
(C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to
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Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Vishakhapatnam, district only.
GROUP – C
Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and their
progeny (Substituted in G.O.Ms.No.159, G.A.(Ser.D) Dept.,
dt. 02/04/1981)

GROUP – D (Other Classes)

1. Agaru
2. Are-Katika, Katika, Are-Suryavamsi(Are-Suryavamsi added vide G.O. Ms. No.
39, B.C. W(C2) Dept., Dt. 7/08/08)
3. Atagara
4. Bhatraju
5. Chippolu (Mera)
6. Gavara
7. Godaba
8. Hatkar
9. Jakkala
10. Jingar
11. Kandra
12. Kosthi
13. Kachi
14. Surya Balija, (Kalavanthulu) Ganika (amended vide G.O.Ms. No. 20,
BCW(P2) Dept., Dt. 19.07.1994)
15. Krishanabalija (Dasari, Bukka)
16. Koppulavelama
17. Mathura
18. Mali (Bare, Barai, Marar and Tamboli of all Districts of Telangana Region
added as synonyms vide G.O. Ms. No. 3, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 09.01.2004 and
G.O. Ms. No. 45, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
19. Mudiraj / Mutrasi / Tenugollu.
20. Munnurukapu (Telangana)
21. Nagavamsam (Nagavamsa) vide G.O.Ms.No. 53, BC Welfare Dept., dated:19/09/1996
22. Nelli(deleted vide G.O.Ms. No. 43, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
23. Polinativelmas of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam districts
24. deleted vide G.O. Ms.No. 16 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009
25. Passi
26. Rangrez or Bhavasarakshtriya
27. Sadhuchetty
28. Satani (Chattadasrivaishnava)
29. Tammali (Non-Brahmins) (Shudra Caste) whose traditional occupation is
playing musical instruments, vending of flowers and giving assistance in
temple service but not Shivarchakars. Included vide G.O. Ms. No. 7,
Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 19/02/2011).
30. Turupukapus or Gajula kapus {… the words “of Srikakulkam, Vizianagaram
and Vishakapatnam Districts” were deleted vide G.O.Ms.No. 62, Backward
Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 20/12/2008 and G.O. Ms.No. 19 Backward
Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009} who are subject to Social
customs or divorce and remarriage among their women (G.O. Ms. No. 65,
E&SW, dt. 18.02.1994)
31. Uppara or Sagara
32. Vanjara (Vanjari)
33. Yadava (Golla)
34. Are, Arevallu and Arollu of Telangana District (Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 11,
Backward Classes Welfare (C-2) Department, dt. 13/5/2003 and G.O.Ms. No.
41, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
35. Sadara, Sadaru of Anantapur Dist. Only vide G.O.Ms.No. 11 BCW (C-2)
Dept., Dt. 9- 04-2008
36. Arava of Srikakulam District only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 24 BC W (C2)
Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
37. Ayyaraka, of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari,
West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Khammam and Warangal Districts only.
Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 25 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
38. Nagaralu of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Krishna, Hyderabad
and Rangareddy Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 27 BC W (C2)
Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
39. Aghamudian, Aghamudiar, Agamudivellalar and Agamudimudaliar
including Thuluva Vellalas of Chittoor, Nellore, Kurnool, Anantapur,
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Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 20
BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
40. Beri Vysya, Beri Chetty of Chittoor, Nellore and Krishna Districts only. Included in vide
G.O. MS. No. 21 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
41. Atirasa included vide G.O. Ms.No. 5 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,
dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to East Godavari
and West Godavari Districts only.
42. Sondi / Sundi included vide G.O. Ms.No. 11 Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
43. Varala included vide G.O. Ms.No. 12 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,
dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana region
only.
44. Sistakaranam included vide G.O. Ms.No. 13 Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
45. Lakkamari Kapu included vide G.O. Ms.No. 14 Backward Classes Welfare
(C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to
Telangana region only.
46. Veerashaiva Lingayat/Lingabalija, included vide G.O. Ms.No. 22 Backward
Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 28/02/2009.
47. Kurmi, included vide G.O.Ms. No. 12, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,
Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana Region
and also Krishna District only.
48. Kalinga Komati / Kalinga Vysya vide G.O. Ms. No.10 Backward classes
Welfare(c) Department Dated.24.9.2014. The area of operation shall be
confined to Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts only.
GROUP – E
(Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Muslims)
1. Achchukattalavandlu, Singali, Singamvallu, Achchupanivallu,
Achchukattuvaru, Achukatlavandlu.
2. Attar Saibuli, Attarollu
3. Dhobi Muslim/ Muslim Dhobi/ Dhobi Musalman, Turka Chakla or Turka
Sakala, Turaka Chakali, Tulukka Vannan, Tskalas or Chakalas, Muslim
Rajakas.
4. Faqir, Fhakir Budbudki, Ghanti, Fhakir, Ghanta Fhakirlu, Turaka Budbudki,
Derves, Fakeer
5. Garadi Muslim, Garadi Saibulu, Pamulavallu, Kani-Kattuvallu, Garadollu, Garadiga.
6. Gosangi Muslim, Phakeer Sayebulu
7. Guddi Eluguvallu, Elugu Bantuvallu, Musalman Keelu Gurralavallu
8. Hajam, Nai, Nai Muslim, Navid
9. Labbi, Labbai, Labbon, Labba
10. Pakeerla, Borewale, Deraphakirlu, Bonthala
11. Kureshi/ Khureshi, Khasab, Marati Khasab, Muslim Katika, Khatik Muslim
12. Shaik/ Sheikh
13. Siddi, Yaba, Habshi, Jasi
14. Turaka Kasha, Kakkukotte Zinka Saibulu, chakkitakanevale, Terugadu
Gontalavaru, Thirugatiganta, Rollaku Kakku Kottevaru, Pattar Phodulu,
Chakketakare, Thuraka Kasha
15. Other Muslim groups excluding Syed, Saiyed, Sayyad, Mushaik; Mughal,
Moghal;Pathans; Irani; Arab; Bohara, Bohra; Shia Imami Ismaili, Khoja; Cutchi-
Memon; Jamayat; Navayat;
and all the synonyms and sub-groups of the excluded groups; and except
those who have been already included in the State List of Backward
Classes.

N.B.: 1. The above list is for information and subject to confirmation with reference to
G.O. Ms. No. 58, SW(J) Department, dated 12/05/1997 and time to time orders.

2. On account of any reason whatsoever in case of any doubt/ dispute

arising in the matter of community status (SC/ST/BC/OC) of any candidate,
subject to satisfaction with regard to relevant rules and regulations in force
the decision of the Commission shall be final in all such cases.
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