CDPO

A focused preparation hub for APSC Child Development Project Officer and allied-cadre recruitment, with writing, Assam/general knowledge, women-and-child-development and optional-subject preparation.

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PREPARATION HUB

Everything in one place

Use the resources below to move from syllabus coverage to revision, practice and exam readiness.

Paper I

Essay, précis and report-writing preparation.

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Paper II

Assam history, culture, literature, current affairs, polity, economy and government schemes.

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Optional Subject

Choose and prepare one optional subject from the prescribed list.

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Women & Child Development

Schemes, child development concepts, welfare and institutional framework.

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Current Affairs

State, national and international developments.

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Previous Year Questions

Use earlier APSC CDPO papers and model questions.

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EXAM STRUCTURE

At a Glance

Stage / Paper	Details	Notes
Paper I	Essay / précis / report writing	Written paper
Paper II	General Knowledge	Written paper
Paper III	Optional subject	Written paper
Interview	Personality Test where prescribed	Final stage

SYLLABUS

CDPO Syllabus

Organised subject-wise so you can use it as a checklist while preparing.

Paper I — Language & Writing

Essay writing
Precis writing
Report writing
Clear, structured written expression

Paper II — General Knowledge

History, culture and literature of Assam
Current events of state, national and international importance
Indian polity and economy
Government schemes and programmes under the Ministry of Women and Child Development

Paper III — Optional Subject

Commonly prescribed choices have included areas such as Anthropology, Child Development, Criminology, Economics, Education with Psychology, Home Science, Labour & Social Welfare and related subjects. Confirm the exact optional list in the current APSC notification.

Core Child Development Checklist

Growth and development across childhood
Nutrition, health and early childhood care
Child protection and welfare
Women and child development programmes
Social issues affecting women and children

Syllabus is presented as a preparation-friendly summary. Always cross-check the latest official notification for the recruitment cycle you are applying for.