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APPSC Paper III Syllabus

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (Group-I/II/III)

8
Topics
71
Sub-topics
150
Questions

Paper III is one of 4 sections in the APPSC syllabus. It has 8 topics and 71 sub-topics, tested in Mains Paper III / Group-II Paper II, with about 150 questions (150 marks). General Studies (Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language).

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APPSC Paper III: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability (APPSC Paper-III)

    ~3 marks

    Verbal, Non-Verbal, Analytical, Per APPSC Official Notification

    • Analytical Reasoning — Number Series, Letter Series, Coding-Decoding
    • Verbal Reasoning — Analogies, Classification, Blood Relations, Directions
    • Non-Verbal Reasoning — Pattern Completion, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures
    • Syllogisms, Venn Diagrams, Statement-Conclusion, Statement-Assumption
    • Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Problem Solving
    • Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Ranking, Time Sequence
    • Critical Reasoning, Logical Connectives, Inference
  2. 2

    Quantitative Aptitude (APPSC Paper-III)

    ~3 marks

    Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Data Interpretation, Per APPSC Official Notification

    • Arithmetic — Number System, HCF-LCM, Percentages, Profit-Loss, SI-CI
    • Ratio & Proportion, Time-Work, Time-Distance, Pipes & Cisterns
    • Algebra — Linear Equations, Quadratic, Polynomials, Factorization
    • Geometry — Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles, Areas, Volumes
    • Mensuration, Trigonometry Basics, Heights & Distances
    • Data Interpretation — Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs
    • Statistics — Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation (Basic)
  3. 3

    General English (APPSC Paper-III)

    ~3 marks

    Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing, Per APPSC Official Notification

    • Reading Comprehension — Factual, Literary, Inference, Vocabulary
    • English Grammar — Parts of Speech, Tenses, Voice, Narration
    • Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks
    • Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitutes, Idioms
    • English Writing — Essay, Letter, Report, Article, Précis Writing
    • Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Sentence Rearrangement
    • AP English — Telugu-English Translation, AP-specific Vocabulary
  4. 4

    English Grammar

    ~2 marks

    Tenses, Voice, Narration

    • Tenses (12 Tenses)
    • Active-Passive Voice
    • Direct-Indirect Speech
    • Articles
    • Modals
    • Subject-Verb Agreement
    • Common Errors
    • Sentence Improvement
    • Conditional Sentences
    • Infinitive, Gerund, Participle
  5. 5

    English Grammar

    ~2 marks

    Prepositions, Conjunctions

    • Prepositions
    • Conjunctions
    • Tenses - Mixed
    • Voice Change
    • Narration Change
    • Question Tags
    • Sentence Transformation
    • Degrees of Comparison
    • Common Errors
    • Sentence Improvement
  6. 6

    Reading Comprehension

    ~2 marks
    • Factual RC
    • Inferential RC
    • Literary RC
    • Editorial Passages
    • Scientific Passages
    • Business Passages
    • Social/Cultural Passages
    • Passage-based Vocabulary
    • Tone, Mood, Inference
    • Main Idea, Title, Theme
  7. 7

    English Vocabulary

    ~2 marks
    • Synonyms
    • Antonyms
    • One-Word Substitutions
    • Idioms and Phrases
    • Phrasal Verbs
    • Foreign Words
    • Root Words, Prefixes, Suffixes
    • Confusables
    • Spelling Correction
    • Word Usage
  8. 8

    English Comprehension Skills

    ~2 marks
    • Cloze Test
    • Para Jumbles
    • Sentence Rearrangement
    • Paragraph Completion
    • Fill in the Blanks
    • Sentence Completion
    • Word-Substitution
    • Factual RC
    • Inferential RC
    • Vocabulary in Context

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the APPSC Paper III syllabus?

Paper III for APPSC has 8 topics: Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability (APPSC Paper-III), Quantitative Aptitude (APPSC Paper-III), General English (APPSC Paper-III), English Grammar, English Grammar, Reading Comprehension, English Vocabulary and English Comprehension Skills, with 71 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Paper III in APPSC?

About 150 questions (150 marks) in Mains Paper III / Group-II Paper II. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Paper III topics matter most for APPSC?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability (APPSC Paper-III) (~3 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (APPSC Paper-III) (~3 marks), General English (APPSC Paper-III) (~3 marks).

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Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.