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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts various recruitment drives from time to time to Recruit candidates for roles like VRO Employees, and more. Aspirants who apply for these posts should begin their preparation for the APPSC VRO Previous Exam at the earliest. A highly effective method to boost your performance is by practicing APPSC VRO 2014 Previous Year Papers for free download. To make things easier, we have included the Years wise examination Papers in this article.
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Paper I
| APPSC VRO (General Studies) Official Paper-I (02 Feb, 2014) | Download |
APPSC VRO 2014 Previous Year Papers for free
APPSC Village Revenue Officer (VRO) Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Paper | General Studies & Mental Ability + Rural Development | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes (2.5 hrs) |
Detailed Subject Areas:
- General Studies & Mental Ability includes:
- Current affairs
- General Science
- History, Geography, Polity of India and Andhra Pradesh
- Mental Ability (Reasoning & Arithmetic)
- Indian Economy
- Rural Development includes:
- Rural credit institutions
- Flagship rural welfare programs
- Panchayati Raj system
- Schemes related to agriculture, employment, and social development
Additional Details:
- Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Medium of Exam: English & Telugu
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based), unless otherwise notified.
Selection Process:
Document Verification
Written Examination
APPSC VRO – Exam Pattern (Written Test)
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Studies & Mental Ability | 50 | 50 | 50 minutes | −0.25 per incorrect response |
| Part B | Drawing & Surveying | 100 | 100 | 100 minutes | −0.25 per incorrect response |
| Total | — | 150 | 150 | 2 hours 30 minutes | — |
Syllabus Breakdown
Part A: General Studies & Mental Ability
| Topic Area | Key Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs | National, International & Andhra Pradesh events |
| General Science & Technology | Day-to-day applications, IT, latest developments |
| History & Culture | Indian and AP history, Freedom movement |
| Polity & Governance | Constitution, public policy, rights |
| Physical Geography | India & AP: rivers, climate, terrain |
| Schemes & Development | Welfare programs and AP state initiatives |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | Logical reasoning, data interpretation, basics of quantitative aptitude |
Part B: Drawing & Surveying
| Topic Area | Key Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Drawing Fundamentals | Lettering, geometric figures, scales, symbols |
| Building Drafting | Bonds in brick and stone, foundations, floors, doors/windows, roofs |
| Structural Elements | Arches, lintels, staircases, embankments |
| Site Surveying | Chain surveying, leveling, plotting, area calculations |
| Mapping & Layouts | Plans, elevations, cross-sections, contouring |
| Field Instrumentation | Use of prismatic compass, leveling instruments |
| Civil Works | Drainage, sanitation, irrigation layouts, manholes, pipelines |
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