APPSC Technical Assistant Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2020

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released notification for Gazetted & Non – Gazetted posts. This includes Technical Assistant, Welfare Officer and Deputy Inspector of Survey posts etc. APPSC has released the syllabus and exam pattern for these examinations in the official website. Here, in this article we will discuss about the syllabus for these posts in detail.

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APPSC Technical Assistant Syllabus 2020

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts Non Gazetted and Gazetted posts written examination for 300 marks. The exam shall comprise questions from General Studies & Mental Ability (GS & MA) and Concerned Subject/ Field. Exam will be conducted on various days according to posts and subjects as follows.

Technical Assistant Exam Pattern 

Syllabus for APPSC Technical Assistant (Geophysics)  Ground Water Sub Service

Paper-I: General Studies and Mental Ability

1. Events of National and International importance.
2. Current affairs- International, National and Regional.
3. General Science and it applications to the day to day life Contemporary developments in Science & Technology and information Technology.
4. Social- economic and political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
5. Indian polity and governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh.
6. Economic development in India since independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
7. Physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh.
8. Disaster management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster.
9. Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
10. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
11. Data Analysis:

a) Tabulation of data

b) Visual representation of data

c) Basic data analysis and Interpretation

12. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and Legal implications/problems.

Paper-2: Geophysics

• Geophysics Basics
• Geo-Hydrology
• Principles of Geophysical Prospecting of Ground Water
• Electromagnetic frequency sounding
• Geophysical Well – Logging Methods
• Application of Geophysical methods for solving hydrogeological problems in :

(i) Soft Rock areas – Sedimentary and alluvial

(ii) Hard Rock Areas – Granites, metamorphics etc

(iii) Karst areas

(iv) Coastal areas – Salt water intrusion in fresh water aquifers and their boundary determination

(v) Prediction of hydraulic properties of granular aquifers

(vi) Tracing buried river valleys

(vii) Ground Water reservoir studies

(viii) Studying valley fill areas.

• Hydrodynamic Investigations Of Aquifers And Wells: Hydro geological parameters of aquifers. Systematic pumping tests in steady and unsteady state conditions and methods of Theis and Jacob and Theis recovery method.
• Formation Drilling and Well Construction: Types of wells – Dug, Dug- cumbore, shallow bore-wells, Tube Wells and Redial wells, Infiltration Galleries. Their advantages and disadvantages for discharging ground water, Methods of drilling and Percussion and Rotary – their advantages and disadvantages. Well construction-well design, well casing, Grouting and installation of well screens. Development of wells, surging, compressed air, high velocity setting, back washing, Over pumping, well efficiency and maintenance – causes of failure of wells and remedial measures pumps – shallow and deep well, hand pumps, vertical turbine pumps, submersible pumps, centrifugal pumps, jet pumps.
• Analytical Study of Geo-Hydrological Data: Flow nests – Graphical construction, analog simulation, numerical simulation, saturated and unsaturated flow nest and well hydrographs and their analysis. Ground water modeling scope and utility. Types of models – Physical, analog, digital and hybrid models. Advantages and disadvantages; determining norms for safe yield in a basin by various methods. Ground water investigation in environmental and eco-balance studies.

1. Concept of programming languages Computer operating system like MS Dos, MS Windows, Unix.
2. Interpretation of Geophysical data by using computer techniques.
3. Artificial recharge Methods, conservation.
4. Ground Water Management, Ground Water Budget.
5. Ground Water pollution, landfills, waste disposal, Mining, water logging, reclamation – case studies.
6. Geographic Information system related to Ground water.

Syllabus for APPSC Technical Assistants (Hydrogeology) Ground Water Sub-Service

Paper- I: General Studies and Mental Ability

Syllabus for Paper- I is same for all Technical Assistant posts. You can refer above for the syllabus.

Paper- 2: Geology and Hydrogeology

Part – I

1. General Geology: Solar System, The Earth: its origin, age and internal constitution, Volcanoes, types, distribution geological effects and products, Earth-quakesintensity, magnitude, distribution, causes and effects, Elementary ideas about isostasy, geosynclines, mountain building, continental drift, sea floor spreading and plate tectonics.
2. Geomorphology: Basic concepts, External and internal processes, Rock weathering, Cycle of erosion, Fluvial landforms and drainage patterns, Landforms of Aeolian, marine, glacial and ‘Karst’ landscapes, Elements of Remote Sensing.
3. Structural and field Geology: Primary and secondary structures, Dip and strike of beds. Unconformities, Study of folds, joints, faults, foliation and lineations, Overthrusts and nappe structures, Stages of rock deformation, Construction of block diagrams, Stereographic and equalarea nets, Solutions of simple problems by stereographic net, Topographic maps and their interpretation, Use of clinometer compass in the field Measurements of bed, foliation, folds joints, faults and lineations in the field, Principles of geological mapping, Effects of topography on outcrops, Drawing of sections.

 Part – II

1. Crystallography- Elements of crystal structure, Laws of crystallography, Symmetry elements of normal classes of seven crystal systems. Properties and interaction of light and crystalline matter, Petrological microscope and accessories, Construction and use of Nicole prism, Pleochroism, double refraction, extinction angle, birefringence and twinning in crystals, Isotropic, uniaxial and biaxial minerals.
2. Mineralogy – Physical, chemical and optical properties of the following common rock forming minerals: quartz, feldspar, mica, pyroxene, amphibole, olivine, garnet, 18 chlorite, carbonates, aluminosilicates, Structure of silicates and crystal chemistry of minerals, Gemstones.
3. Economic Geology- Ore, ore mineral and gangue, Classification of ore deposits, Important processes of their formation, Occurrence, origin and distribution in India of the ores of aluminium, chromium, copper, gold, lead, zinc, iron, manganese and radioactive elements, Deposits of minerals use as abrasives, refractories and in ceramics, deposits of coal and petroleum. Elements of prospective of mineral deposits.

Part – III

1. Igneous Petrology: Origin of magma and formation of igneous rocks, Bowen’s reaction principle, Crystallisation of binary systems, Classification of igneous rocks, Textures and structures of igneous rocks, Composition, origin and mode of occurrence of granite, syenite diorite, mafic and ultramafic groups, anorthosites and alkaline rocks.
2. Sedimentary Petrology: Sedimentary process and products, Classification of sedimentary rocks, Sedimentary structures. Residual deposits – their mode of formation, chacteristics and types, Clastic deposits – their classification, mineral composition and texture, Elementary ideas about the origin and characteristics of quartz arenites, arkoses and greywackes, Siliceous and calcareous deposits of chemical and organic origin.
3. Metamorphic Petrology: Types and factors of metamorphism, Zones, grades and facies of metamorphism, Regional and contact metamorphism, Textures and structures of metamorphic rocks, Metamorphism of argillaceous, arenaceous, calcareous and basic rocks, Metasomatism.

 Part – IV

1. Paleontology: Habits and habitats of animals, Fossils and fossilization, Modes of preservation, Application of fossils, Study of morphology and geological history of Foraminiferida, Brachipoda, Bivalvia, Gastropoda, Cephalopoda, Trilobita, Echinoidea and Anthozoa, Mammals of Siwalik Group, A brief study of Gondwana flora.
2. Stratigraphy and Geology of India: Fundamental laws of stratigraphy, Stratigraphic classification lithostratigraphic, biostratigraphic and chronostratigraphic, Geological time scale, Physiographic divisions and outline of stratigraphy of India, Brief study of Dharwar, Vindhyan and Gondwana Supergroups and Siwalik Group with reference to their major subdivisions, lithology, fossils, aerial distribution and economic importance.

Part-V

Fundamentals of Hydro-geology, Hydrologic cycle, Ground Water, Storage and movement of subsurface water properties of rocks effecting ground water, Aquifers, Different geological formations as aquifers, Darsy’s Law, Pumping tests, Quality and treatment of ground water, Exploration for ground water, Ground water management.

Syllabus for APPSC Technical Assistant  Mining Sub- Service

Paper- I: General Studies and Mental Ability

Syllabus for Paper-I is same for all Technical Assistant posts. You can refer above for the syllabus.

Part – I

1. a) General Geology
2. b) Geomorphology
3. c) Structural and field Geology

Part – II

1. a) Crystallography
2. b) Mineralogy
3. c) Economic Geology

Part – III

1. a) Igneous Petrology
2. b) Sedimentary Petrology
3. c) Metamorphic Petrology

Part – IV

1. a) Paleontology
2. b) Stratigraphy and Geology of India

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Syllabus for APPSC Technical Assistants  Archaeology & Museums Sub-Service

Paper- I: General Studies and Mental Ability

Syllabus for Paper- I is same for all Technical Assistant posts. You can refer above for the syllabus.

Paper- II: Archaeology, Museology & Indology

• Nature and scope of the subject
• Archaeological exploration
• Recording-Reconstruction of the Palaeo-environment and culture
• Pre-History of India
• Proto and Early Historical Cultures
• Indian Art, Architecture and Iconography
• History of Museum Movement in India-
• Organisation of a Museum
• Cataloguing and Indexing

APPSC Deputy Inspector of Survey Exam

Exam Pattern

 Syllabus for APPSC Deputy Inspector of Survey

Paper-I: General Studies and Mental Ability

1. Events of National and International importance.
2. Current affairs- International, National and Regional.
3. General Science and it applications to the day to day life contemporary developments in Science & Technology and information Technology.
4. Social- economic and political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
5. Indian polity and governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh.
6. Economic development in India since independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
7. Physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh.
8. Disaster management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster.
9. Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
10. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
11. Data Analysis:

a) Tabulation of data

b) Visual representation of data

c) Basic data analysis and Interpretation

12. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and Legal implications/problems.

Paper – II CIVIL ENGINEERING (Diploma standard)

Solid Mechanics:

• Forces
• Friction
• Simple Stresses and strains
• Theory of simple bending
• Columns and struts
• Simple plane and pin-jointed trusses

Fluid Mechanics:

• Introduction
• Fluid pressure and its measurement
• Flow of fluids
• Flow through orifices and Mouth Pieces
• Notches and Weirs
• Flow through pipes
• Measurements
• Impact of jets
• Water turbines
• Centrifugal pump

Andhra Welfare Officer

Gazetted Posts- a) Assistant B.C. Welfare Officer in A.P. B.C. Welfare Service

b) Assistant Social Welfare Officer in A.P. Social Welfare Service

c) Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer in A.P. Tribal Welfare Service

Exam Pattern

Written Examination (Objective Types) Degree Standard

Main Examination (Degree Standard)

Syllabus for Written Test

Section- I

Paper- I: General Studies and Mental Ability

1. Events of National and International importance.
2. Current affairs- International, National and Regional.
3. General Science and it applications to the day to day life contemporary developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology.
4. Social- economic and political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
5. Indian polity and governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh.
6. Economic development in India since independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
7. Physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh.
8. Disaster management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster.
9. Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
10. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
11. Data Analysis-

a) Tabulation of data

b) Visual representation of data

c) Basic data analysis

12. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and Legal implications/problems.

Section- II

Number of Questions -75

• Social and cultural history of Andhra Pradesh and welfare programmes.
• General overview of the Indian constitution and welfare and protection measures for weaker sections.

Syllabus for Main Examination

Paper- I

Syllabus same as Screening test

Paper-II

Number of Questions-150

• Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh and Welfare Programmes
• General Overview of the Indian Constitution and Welfare and Protection Measures for Weaker Sections

Exam Pattern for the post of Zilla Sainik Welfare Officers In A.P. Sainik Welfare Service

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Syllabus for APPSC Zilla Sainik Welfare Officers In A.P. Sainik Welfare Service

Paper-I: General Studies and Mental Ability

Syllabus is same as mentioned above.

Paper- II: English

1. Comprehension
2. Precis-writing
3. Re-arrangement of sentences
4. Correction of sentences
5. Synonyms
6. Antonyms
7. Filling in the blanks
8. Correction of spellings
9. Vocabulary and usage
10. Idioms and phrases
11. Verb tenses
12. Prepositions
13. Active voice and Passive voice
14. Parts of speech

Paper- III: Elementary Mathematics (SSC standard)

• Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Statistics

Welfare Organiser In A.P. Sainik Welfare Sub-Service (Non – Gazetted Post)

Exam Pattern–

Syllabus for APPSC Welfare Organiser Sainik Welfare Sub-Service (Non – Gazetted Post)

Paper- I: General Studies And Mental Ability

• Events of national and international importance.
• Current affairs- international, national and regional.
• General Science and it applications to the day to day life Contemporary developments in Science & Technology and information Technology.
• Social- economic and political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
• Indian polity and governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh.
• Economic development in India since independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
• Physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh.
• Disaster management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster.
• Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
• Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
• Data Analysis:

a) Tabulation of data

b) Visual representation of data

c) Basic data analysis

• Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and Legal implications/problems.

Paper- II Secretarial Abilities

• Comprehension
• Descriptive Passage
• Logical Passage
• Narrative Passage-

1.  Re-arrangement of sentences with a view to improving the structure of a Passage.
2.  Spelling, Punctuation, Proof-Reading, Editing Skills

• Numerical and Arithmetical abilities.

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