Best APPSC Coaching in Arunachal Pradesh

Paper	Marks	Duration
Paper 1 - General Studies	200	2 hours
Paper 2 - Aptitude Test (CSAT)	200	2 hours
Total	400 Marks	4 hours

Prelims Syllabus :

Paper 1 - General Studies

1. History of India and Indian National Movement.
2. Current events related to National and International importance.
3. Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic, Geography of India and the World.
4. Indian Polity and Governance - Constitutional structure, Political System, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI’s), Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
5. Economic & Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
6. General Issues of Environment Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change – Candidates do not require subject specialization.
7. General Science

Paper 2 - CSAT

• Reading Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical Reasoning and Analytical ability
• Decision making and problem-solving
• General Mental Ability
• Basic numeracy (Class X standard)
• Data Interpretation (Graphs, bars, tables, data sufficiency, etc.)

Also, candidates should note that the APPSC Prelims syllabus is the similar to UPSC prelims syllabus. So, taking up APPSC coaching will also help you with UPSC preparation as well.

Mains

In the Mains exam, there are 8 papers and out of these, there is only 1 qualifying paper. There are 4 papers on General Studies and 2 papers are based on optional subjects. The Essay paper, the GS papers and optional papers are counted for ranking.

Total marks in Mains exam - 1750

Mains Syllabus

Language paper - This paper is of class X standard.
The questions in this paper would be asked from the following topics:

1. Reading comprehension
2. Precis Writing
3. Essays
4. Usage and vocabulary

Paper I: Essay - Candidates have to write about various topics which will be of a generalist approach in nature. You have to ensure that your points are valid and facts, if any, must be statistically correct.

Paper II: General Studies – I – Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society

Paper III: General studies II – Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations

Paper IV: General Studies – III – Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management

Paper V: General Studies – IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

Paper VI: Optional Subject

Paper VII: Optional Subject

You may check out the list of optional subjects from the official website here.

Interview Stage

• The interview is of 275 marks. Basically, it is a viva type Q & A type series where questions pertaining to current affairs and educational background are asked from candidates.
• The Viva-voce tests the personality of the candidates. You will be asked about general events in and around the world. The interview panel tests your presence of mind and alertness. You do not have to be very intelligent or very smart. You must have an idea of your surrounding and a sensible approach to it.

Eligibility Criteria – Important for APPSC preparation

There is some eligibility criteria that candidates need to fulfill to be eligible to appear for this exam. So, ensure that you fulfill all the important criteria before applying for the same.

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

Educational Qualification

All candidates should have a minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from any of the streams from a recognized university. Also, candidates who have appeared and are awaiting the result of their bachelor's exam can also appear for the APPSC exam.

Age Limit

The minimum age limit is 18 years and maximum is 32 years.

Age Relaxation

• It is 5 years for SC/ST/BC.
• However, for disabled people it is 10 years.
• For ex- service men or NCC it is 3 years.
• Finally, for AP state government employees it is 5 years.

Physical requirements

There are specific physical requirements for people who want to join the Arunachal Pradesh Police Services. You can check the official website for details on the same.

How to Prepare for Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

Prelims

• Newspaper - You should read the newspaper daily because the newspaper will give you all the current affairs, international affairs and much more.
• Government Websites - Government websites will provide you 100% authentic information. Also, you should trust these authentic sites only.
• Keep your Booklist short - Firstly, you should not read every book that you come across. You have to keep your list limited to avoid wastage of time and quality preparation. Secondly, pick the best books and keep it precise.
• Notes - Always keep your notes short and precise because the shorter they are, the faster your revision! Competitive exams always boil down to your ability to retain which is only possible through multiple revisions.
• Revision - Revision is the most important step to clearing any exam.
• Mock Tests - You should always appear for multiple mock tests because it helps you to brush up your skills and knowledge. You will be prepared for the final day with 100% confidence.

Mains

• Newspaper - Again, read the newspaper daily. Read about government policies, and also international affairs. You have to pay attention to facts about Arunachal Pradesh as well.
• NCERTs - Read these books to form a strong background of the subjects.
• Government Websites - Supplement your studies with material from government websites like Policy Research Studies, Yojana, UPSC, etc. The material on these websites is 100% correct.
• Keep your Booklist short - Pick the best ones and revise those books again and again. Although you can supplement those readings. Follow the principle of Read minimum and Revise Maximum!
• Notes - Prepare comprehensive notes. It means that you must prepare Prelims and Mains notes together. This will help you to prepare for both the stages from an early stage.
• Revision is the key - The inevitable step is revision. Revise as much as you can. You will be way ahead in the competition.
• Mock Tests - Practice lots of answer writing. You will be able to develop speed and answer writing skills.

Interview

For the last stage, you must sit for mock Interviews because it will help to experience you the Q and A round. So, brush up your skills with the mock Interviews and enhance your personality. Further, keep yourself updated with all the current issues related to the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India, and the world. As a civil services aspirant, you must be at least aware of the important events in and around the world.

Booklist for APPSC preparation



1. History: Spectrum for Modern India and NCERT books for Ancient and Medieval India.
2. Geography: NCERT books of class XI and XII along with the G.C Leong book. While studying Geography, you should always have Orient Blakswan Atlas to mark the place, mountains, and rivers on the Atlas.
3. Indian Economy: Read Chahal Academy Economy booklet. Further, a large number of economy questions come from Current affairs also.
4. General Science: NCERT books from 6th to 12th books, you can also read Tata McGraw Hill book.
5. Environment: Chahal Academy Environment booklet or IGNOU material is more than enough.
6. Polity: Go for M. Laxmikant. There is no substitute for this book.
7. Arunachal Pradesh Special: You can pick any book for Arunachal Pradesh special preparation for state exams. The most reliable source which specifically talks about Arunachal Pradesh will be the government websites on Arunachal Pradesh's daily affairs like tourism, art, and culture as well as the official website of APPSC.
8. APPSC mental ability test series by Vijetha Publications
9. Comprehensive English by S C Gupta

Editor's Note on APPSC

Firstly, the candidates must have faith in themself and should work hard. Secondly, you must have a strategy for preparation. Also, the exam is hard so you must divide the syllabus accordingly. Moreover, for more details, you can visit the official website of APPSC.

FAQs Regarding APPSC

1. What is the reservation percentage in the APPSC exam?
80% of the total seats in the APPSC are reserved for candidates belonging to APST category. The rest of the 20% seats are filled by other candidates (candidates from different categories or states).

. Can people from other states appear for this examination? Sure. But, there is no reservation for people who do not belong to the state of Arunachal Pradesh.