The UKPSC APS Syllabus 2024 has been declared through an official notification and it outlines the subjects and exam pattern for aspirants preparing for the Additional Private Secretary posts. The aspirants will have to prepare certain subjects such as General Studies and the Essay & Drafting Test. The General Studies paper will take 120 minutes and carry 100 marks. However, the Essay & Drafting Test will take 180 minutes and this also carries 100 marks. There are several steps in the selection process, which includes assessments in Hindi and English typing, computer exams, Hindi stenography, and English shorthand. The computer exam lasts 90 minutes, and the typing tests in Hindi and English take 10 minutes each to assess certain skills. Selected applicants will need to prove their skills at every level in order to be hired. For more details keep reading the article.
UKPSC APS Syllabus 2024
The UKPSC APS Syllabus 2024 will be divided in two sections: Section 1 will consist of objective type questions in a multiple choice format. There will be subjects from General Studies, computer knowledge and grammar etc.
| Exam Stage | Subjects |
| Written Examination | General Studies |
| Essay & Drafting Test | |
| Skill Tests | Hindi Typing Test |
| English Typing Test | |
| Computer Exam | |
| Hindi Stenography | |
| English Shorthand |
General Studies Syllabus
| Subjects | Topics Covered in the General Studies Syllabus for UKPSC APS Exam |
| General Studies | Current Affairs, General Science, Indian History |
| Indian Polity Indian Economy, Geography, Environment and Ecology | |
| Social and Economic Development, General Mental Ability, General Awareness |
Essay & Drafting Test Syllabus
| Topics Covered in Essay & Drafting Test Syllabus |
| Essay Writing |
| Drafting Letters |
| Report Writing |
| Precis Writing |
| Noting and Drafting |
Skill Tests Syllabus
| Exam Stage | Topics Covered in Skill Tests Syllabus |
| Hindi Typing Test | Typing speed and accuracy in Hindi |
| English Typing Test | Typing speed and accuracy in English |
| Computer Exam | Basic Computer Knowledge, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet Usage, Email Writing, Keyboard Shortcuts, Basics of Networking, Data Entry and Processing |
| Hindi Stenography | Shorthand Dictation in Hindi, Transcription and typing of dictated text |
| English Shorthand | Shorthand Dictation in English, Transcription and typing of dictated text |
UKPSC APS Exam Pattern 2024
The UKPSC APS Syllabus also comes with an exam pattern which the candidates must follow in order to score well in their exam. There will be two stages of the exam, the first stage will consist of multiple choice questions in an objective type format. However, the second stage will include a descriptive test. Read the article below to know more.
First Stage of Exam Pattern
The First stage of the exam pattern will consist of a typing test, a computer proficiency exam and Hindi and English shorthand. You must gauge the contents of the table below to know more about the marks and time duration allotment for each exam.
| Name of Tests | Marks | Duration |
| Hindi Typing Test | 15 | 10 minutes |
| English Typing Test | 15 | 10 minutes |
| Computer Exam | 100 | 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
| Hindi Stenography | 135 | 40 minutes |
| English Shorthand | 135 | 40 minutes |
Second Stage Exam Pattern
The second stage will consist of drafting an essay and descriptive questions. Moreover, there will be two subjects consisting of General Studies and Essay drafting questions. Both will be pf 100 marks. Refer to the table below for more details on the exam pattern.
| Subjects | Duration | Marks |
| General Studies | 120 minutes (2 hours) | 100 |
| Essay & Drafting Test | 180 minutes (3 hours) | 100 |
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