A.P.P.S.C. Analyst Grade-II Notification, Exam Pattern, and Syllabus 2024:
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (A.P.P.S.C.) has released the notification for the recruitment of an Analyst Grade II in A.P. Pollution Control Board for the year 2024. Candidates who are interested and eligible can apply online through the official website of A.P.P.S.C. or the direct link below. The last date to apply is 8th April 2024. Check below for A.P.P.S.C. Analyst Grade II Syllabus 2024, Important Dates, Selection Procedure, Exam Pattern, and Notification PDF for free download.
Vacancy Details:
- Name of the Post: Analyst Grade-II in the A.P. Pollution Control Board
- Vacancies: 18
Important Dates for APPSC Analyst Grade-II Recruitment 2024:
- Starting date for Submission of Application: 19-03-2024
- Last date for Submission of Application: 08-04-2024
- Date of Written Examination: will be announced separately
To see the complete APPSC Analyst Grade II Recruitment Notification 2024, check the link – APPSC Analyst Grade-II Recruitment 2024
Selection Process:
The selection process for the Analyst Grade-II post consists of a written examination and a document verification. The candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the document verification and the final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the written examination. In this article, we will provide you with the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for the A.P.P.S.C. Analyst Grade-II examination 2024 and help you prepare effectively for the exam.
A.P.P.S.C. Analyst Grade-II Exam Pattern 2024:
The A.P.P.S.C. Analyst Grade-II exam pattern 2024 is given below:
- The exam will be conducted in offline mode (OMR-based).
- The exam will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions both in Paper I and Paper II.
- The total marks for the exam are 450.
- The duration of the exam is 150 minutes both for Paper I and Paper II.
- For each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.
- The exam will cover two Papers: Paper I – General Studies and Mental Ability, and Paper II- Concerned Subject (Environmental Science/Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Biology).
- The candidates can choose either Environmental Science or Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry or Biology as their subject paper based on their qualifications.
- The qualifying marks for the exam are 40% for OC, 35% for BC, and 30% for SC/ST/PH candidates.
The table below shows the distribution of questions and marks for each subject:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 |
| Environmental Science/Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Biology | 150 | 300 |
| Total | 450 |
A.P.P.S.C. Analyst Grade II Syllabus 2024:
The A.P.P.S.C. Analyst Grade-II syllabus 2024 covers a comprehensive range of topics essential for aspiring candidates. The syllabus for each subject is given below:
General Studies and Mental Ability
This section will test the candidate’s knowledge of current affairs, national and international events, books and authors, sports, discoveries, awards and honors, history, geography, polity, economy, culture, and facts of Andhra Pradesh. The topics covered in this section are:
- Events of national and international importance
- Current affairs – regional, national, and international
- General Science and its applications to the day to day life
- Contemporary developments in Science and 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: Tabulation of data, Visual representation of data, Basic data analysis and Interpretation
- Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and Legal implications/problems
Syllabus for Environmental Science/ Chemistry/ Bio-Chemistry/ Biology:
This section will test the candidate’s knowledge of the subject for which they have applied, such as Environmental Science, Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, and Biology.
Click here to see and download the complete A.P.P.S.C Analyst Syllabus 2024 PDF, check the link – A.P.P.S.C. Analyst Grade 2 Syllabus PDF
The candidates are advised to prepare well for the exam by covering all the topics mentioned in the syllabus. The candidates can also refer to the previous year’s question papers and mock tests to get an idea of the exam pattern and difficulty level. Aspirants can also check the official website of A.P.P.S.C. for any updates or changes in the syllabus or exam pattern.