APPSC Group I Mains - Paper I General Essay Syllabus

The candidates are required to attempt three essays, one from each of the three sections, in about 800 words each.

Objective: This paper is designed to test candidate’s

• knowledge / awareness of a variety of Subjects and
• their ability to compose a sustained piece of writing in the form of an essay.

Contents:

1. Current affairs
2. Socio- political issues
3. Socio- economic issues
4. Socio- environmental issues
5. Cultural and historical aspects
6. Issues related to civic awareness
7. Reflective topics

Areas of Testing: This paper would test the following:

1. Ability to compose a well-argued piece of writing
2. Ability to express coherently and sequentially
3. Awareness of the subject chosen

Evaluation / Marking: Credit will be given for the following:

• Observing established rules and format for essay writing
• Grammatical correctness of expression
• Originality of thought and expression.