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Papers

Subject

Total Marks

Duration

Paper-I

General Studies

200

2 Hours

Paper-II

Aptitude Test (CSAT)

200

2 Hours

Total

400

4 Hours

Subject

Maximum Marks

Exam Duration

English

300

3 hours

Essay

250

3 hours

General Studies Paper-I

250

3 hours

General Studies Paper-II

250

3 hours

General Studies Paper-III

250

3 hours

General Studies Paper-IV

250

3 hours

Optional Subject Paper-I

250

3 hours

Optional Subject Paper-II

250

3 hours

Total

2050 marks

Arunachal Pradesh PSC Syllabus 2025 PDF

Subject

Important Topics

Paper 1- General Studies

Current events of national and international importance.

History of India and Indian National Movement.

Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.

Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

Economic and Social Development, Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.

General issues on environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and climate change that do not require subject specialisation.

General Science.

Paper II-Aptitude Test (CSAT)

Comprehension

Interpersonal skills, including communication skills

Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Decision-making and problem-solving.

General mental ability

Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.-Class X level)

Subject

Important Topics

English

Comprehension of given passages.

Precis Writing.

Usage and vocabulary.

Short Essays

Essay

Candidates must write essays on multiple topics. They have to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and write concisely.

General Studies-I

Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present-significant events, personalities, issues.

The Freedom Struggle-its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars,

redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.-their forms and effect on the society.

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.

Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.

Effects of globalization on Indian society.

Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

Salient features of world’s physical geography.

Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub- continent); factors responsible for the locationof primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).

General Studies-II

Indian Constitution-historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.

Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.

Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.

Parliament and State legislatures-structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.

Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary-Ministries and Departments of the Government, pressure groups and formal/informal associations and theirrole in the Polity.

Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.

Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

Development processes and the development industry-the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.

Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.

Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

General Studies-III

Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.

Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.

Government Budgeting.

Major crops-cropping pattems in various parts of the country -different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.

Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution

System-objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing

Food processing and related industries in India-scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.

Land reforms in India.

Effects of liberalization on the economy,changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

General Studies-IV

Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions: dimensions of ethics; ethics- in private and public relationships. Human Values-lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family societyand educational institutions in inculcating values.

Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour, moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, and objectivity. dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.

Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity, Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

Case Studies on above issues.

Optional Subject Papers I & II

Chemistry

Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science

Civil Engineering

Mathematics

Geology

History

Zoology

Law

Philosophy

Commerce and Accountancy

Agriculture

Botany

Medical Science

Anthropology,

Physics

Electrical Engineering

Geography

Statistics

Management

Mechanical engineering

Political Science and International Relations

Sociology,

Psychology, etc.