APSC Mains Paper V – General Studies IV Paper (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) Paper
New Syllabus Sectional Breakup, Study Materials & Books List
As per the new schemes of Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination (Amendment) Rules, 2019, amended the Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 1989 vide Govt. of Assam Notification dated 5th August, 2019, new syllabus of GS Paper is given as under.
APSC Mains General Studies ( GS) Paper – Syllabus and it’s Sectional Breakup.
| Paper V – General Studies IV [250 Marks] | |
|---|---|
| (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) | |
| This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilize the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered. | |
| Syllabus – Sectional Topics | |
| i. Ethics and Human interface- Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. | |
| ii. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family! society and educational institutions In inculcating values. | |
| iii. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. | |
| iv. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. | |
| v. Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. | |
| vi. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and World. | |
| vii. 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. | |
| viii. 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 | |
| ix. Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. | |
| x. Case Studies on above issues. |
Indispensable Books for APSC GS Paper
1. India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra
2. Indian Polity for Civil Services – Laxmikanth
3. Indian Economy: For Civil Services Examinations – Ramesh Singh
4. The History of Assam – Priyam Goswami
5. History of the World – Arjun Dev
6. India After Gandhi – Ramachandra Guha
7. Geography of India – Majid Hussain
8. Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong
9. India Year Book ( released by PIB)
10. Economic Survey – Latest release
Previous Years Questions Paper – for APSC Mains General Studies
APSC Mains 2018 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2016 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2015 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2014 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains – 2002 & 1999 GS Question Paper & Analysis
APSC Prelim 2018 – General Studies (GS) Paper & Answer Key
