Assam direct recruitment 2022 study material | Syllabus

(A) History & Culture

Topics

Sub-Topics

Indus Valley Civilization

1. Features, Sites, Society, Cultural History, Art and Religion
2. Vedic Age- Mahajanapadas, Religions-Jainism and Buddhism.
3. The Maghadas, the Mauryan, Foreign invasions on India and their impact, the Kushans.
4. The Sathavahanas the Sangam Age, the Sungas, the Gupta Empire -their Administration- Social, Religious and Economic conditions-Art, Architecture, Literature, Science and Technology.

The Kanauj and their Contributions, 
South Indian Dynasties

1. The Badami Chalukyas
2. The Eastern Chalukyas
3. The Rastrakutas
4. The Kalyani Chalukyas
5. The Cholas
6. The Hoyasalas
7. The Yedavas
8. The Kakatiyas
9. The Reddis

 The Delhi Sultanate, 
the Vijaynagar Empire and the Mughal Empire, 
the Bhakti Movement and Sufism

1. Administration
2. Economy
3. Society
4. Religion
5. Literature
6. Arts and Architecture

 The European Trading companies in India

Their struggle for supremacy-with special reference to 

1. Bengal
2. Bombay
3. Madras
4. Mysore
5. Andhra and Nizam
6. Governor Generals
7. Viceroys

 Indian War of Independence of 1857

1. Origin
2. Nature
3. Causes, consequences and significance with special reference to Concerned State, Religious and Social Reform Movements in 19th century in India and Concerned State
4. India's Freedom Movement
5. Revolutionaries in India and Abroad

 Mahatma Gandhi, his thoughts, Principles and Philosophy

1. Important Satyagrahas
2. The Role of Sardar Patel
3. Subash Chandrabose in Freedom Movement
4. Post-independence consolidation

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

Reorganization of the States in India

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Sub-topics

Indian Constitution

1. Evolution, features
2. Preamble
3. Fundamental Rights
4. Fundamental Duties
5. Directive Principles of State Policy
6. Amendments
7. Significant Provisions
8. Basic Structure

Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, 
Parliament and State Legislatures

1. Structure
2. Function
3. Power and Privileges
4. Issues and challenges pertaining to Federal Structure
5. Devolution of Power and Finances up to local levels and Challenges therein

Constitutional Authorities

1. Powers
2. Functions and Responsibilities
3. Panchayati Raj
4. Public Policy
5. Governance

Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and 
Globalization on Governance 

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies

Rights Issues

1. Human rights
2. Women rights
3. SC/ST rights
4. Child rights etc.

India's Foreign Policy

1. International Relations
2. Important Institutions
3. Agencies and Fora
4. Their structure and mandate
5. Important Policies and Programmes of Central and State Governments

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Sub-Topics

Basic characteristics of the Indian Economy as a developing economy 

1. Economic development since independence objectives and achievements of planning
2. NITI Ayog and its approach to economic development
3. Growth and distributive justice
4. Economic development Human Development Index
5. India’s rank in the world
6. Environmental degradation and challenges
7. Sustainable Development
8. Environmental Policy

National Income and its concepts and components

1. India’s National Accounts
2. Demographic issues
3. Poverty and Inequalities
4. Occupational Structure and Unemployment
5. Various Schemes of employment and poverty eradication
6. Issues of Rural Development and Urban Development

Indian Agriculture

1. Irrigation and water
2. Inputs of agriculture
3. Agricultural Strategy and Agricultural Policy
4. Agrarian Crisis and land reforms
5. Agricultural credit
6. Minimum Support Prices
7. Malnutrition and Food Security
8. Indian Industry
9. Industrial Policy
10. Make-in India
11. Start-up and Stand-up programmes
12. SEZs and Industrial Corridors
13. Energy and Power policies
14. Economic Reforms
15. Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalization
16. International Trade and Balance of Payments – India and WTO

Financial Institutions

1. RBI and Monetary Policy
2. Banking and Financial Sector Reforms
3. Commercial Banks and NPAs
4. Financial Markets
5. Instabilities
6. Stock Exchanges and SEBI
7. Indian Tax System and Recent changes
8. GST and its impact on Commerce and Industry
9. Centre, States financial relations- Financial Commissions
10. Centre, States financial relations
11. Financial Commissions
12. Sharing of resources and devolution
13. Public Debt and Public Expenditure
14. Fiscal Policy and Budget

The characteristics/ basic features of Andhra Pradesh's 
economy after bifurcation in 2014

1. Impact of bifurcation on the endowment of natural resources and state revenue
2. Disputes of river water sharing and their impact on irrigation
3. New challenges to industry and commerce
4. The new initiatives to develop infrastructure
5. Power and transport
6. Information technology and e-governance
7. Approaches to development and initiatives in agriculture, industry and social sector
8. Urbanisation and smart cities
9. Skill development and employment
10. Social welfare programmes

A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014

1. Economic Issues arising out of bifurcation
2. Central government’s assistance for building a new capital, compensation for loss of revenue, development of backward districts
3. Issues such as Vizag railway zone, Kadapa steel factory, Dugarajapatnam airport, Express ways and industrial corridors etc.
4. Special Status and Special Assistance
5. Controversy
6. Government’s stand and measure

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Sub-Topics

General Geography

1. Earth in Solar system
2. Motion of the Earth
3. Concept of time
4. Season
5. Internal Structure of the Earth
6. Major landforms and their features
7. Atmosphere structure and composition
8. Elements and factors of Climate
9. Airmasses and Fronts
10. Atmospheric disturbances
11. Climate change
12. Oceans: Physical, chemical and biological characteristics, 
    Hydrological Disasters, Marine and Continental resources.

Physical

World, India and concerned State

1. Major physical divisions
2. Earthquakes
3. Landslides
4. Natural drainage
5. Climatic changes and regions
6. Monsoon
7. Natural Vegetation
8. Parks and Sanctuaries
9. Major Soil types
10. Rocks and Minerals

Social

World, India and concerned State:

1. Distribution
2. Density
3. Growth
4. Sex-ratio
5. Literacy
6. Occupational Structure
7. SC and ST Population
8. Rural-Urban components
9. Racial, tribal, religious and linguistic groups
10. Urbanization
11. Migration
12. Metropolitan regions

Economic

World, India and concerned State: 

1. Major sectors of the economy
2. Agriculture
3. Industry and Services, their salient features
4. Basic Industries-Agro, mineral, forest, fuel and manpower based Industries, Transport and Trade, Pattern and Issues.

Subjects

Topics

Science and Technology

1. Nature and Scope of Science & Technology
2. Relevance of Science & Technology to the day-to-day life
3. National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation
4. Institutes and organizations in India promoting the integration of Science, Technology and Innovation, their activities and contribution
5. Contribution of Prominent Indian Scientists

Information and Communication Technology (ICT

1. Nature and Scope of ICT
2. ICT in day to day life
3. ICT and Industry
4. ICT and Governance
5. Various government schemes promoting use of ICT, E-Governance programmes and services Netiquettes
6. Cyber Security Concerns
7. National Cyber Crime Policy

Technology in Space & Defence

1. Evolution of the Indian Space Programme
2. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)-it's activities and achievements
3. Various Satellite Programmes
4. Satellites for Telecommunication,
5. Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)
6. Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) Satellites
7. Satellites for defence
8. Eduset or Satellites for academic purposes
9. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)- vision, mission and activities

Energy Requirement and Efficiency

1. India's existing energy needs and deficit
2. India's Energy Resources and Dependence
3. Energy policy of India Government Policies and Programmes
4. Solar, Wind and Nuclear energy

Environmental Science

1. Issues and concerns related to environment- Its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of the environment at the national and the international level
2. Biodiversity-its importance and concerns
3. Climate Change, International Initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India's commitment
4. Forest and Wildlife - Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India
5. Environmental Hazards, pollution, carbon emission, Global warming
6. National Action plans on Climate Change and Disaster management
7. Biotechnology and Nanotechnology- Nature, Scope and application
8. Ethical, Social, and Legal issues
9. Government Policies
10. Genetic Engineering
11. Issues related to it and its impact on human life
12. Health & Environment

English (SSC Standard)

1. Essay
2. Letter Writing
3. Press Release
4. Report Writing
5. Writing on Visual Information
6. Formal Speech
7. Precis Writing
8. Reading Comprehension
9. English Grammar
10. Translation

Telugu (SSC Standard)

1. Essay
2. Elaborate thought of Verse/Poetic
3. Precis Writing
4. Comprehension
5. Formal Speech
6. Statement Preparation
7. Letter Writing
8. Debate Writing
9. Application Writing
10. Report Writing
11. Dialogue Skills
12. Translation
13. Telugu Grammar

Paper 1 – General Essay (Degree Standard)

1. Three Essays of about 800 words each

Paper 2 – History, Culture and Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree Standard)

1. History and Culture of India
2. History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh
3. Geography: India
4. Geography: Andhra Pradesh

Paper 3 – Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law and Ethics (Degree Standard)

1. Indian Polity and Constitution
2. Public Administration and Governance
3. Ethics in Public Service and Knowledge of Law (Civil, Criminal, Labour, Cyber, Tax Laws)

Paper 4 – Economy and Development of India and Andhra Pradesh (Degree Standard)

1. Major Challenges of Indian Economy
2. Resource Mobilization in Indian Economy
3. Resource Mobilization in Andhra Pradesh
4. Government Budgeting
5. Government Budgeting in Andhra Pradesh
6. Inclusive Growth
7. Agricultural Development
8. Agriculture Development in Andhra Pradesh
9. Industrial Development and Policy
10. Industrial Policy of the AP Government
11. Infrastructure in India
12. Infrastructure Development in Andhra Pradesh

Paper 5 – Science and Technology (Degree Standard)

1. ICT
2. Current Affairs
3. Environment
4. Development v/s Nature
5. Space, energy etc.