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[APFC] How to Approach English Section (Part A) of Assistant Provident
Fund Commissioners Exam? Topicwise Analysis and Booklist
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1. Structure of APFC written exam

2. Part A: English: Topicwise Breakup
3. Verdict
4. How to approach the English Section of APFC Exam?
5. Sentence Correction
6. Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonym and Idioms
7. Expanding Vocabulary through Newspaper reading
8. Where to get practice for English section of APFC exam?
9. Booklist for APFC Exam (English Section)
10. Warning

So far in the APFC series, I had written about

1. Study plan for APFC (http://www.mrunal.org/2012/05/studyplan-assistant-provident-

fund.html)
2. Previous years Question Papers for APFC exam (2002 and 2004)
(http://mrunal.org/2012/07/apfc-papers.html)

Go to the Archive page http://mrunal.org/apfc (http://mrunal.org/apfc) in case you missed

anything.
Now thanks to the question papers provided by Mr.CSL180, here is the updated
strategy/studyplan/booklist for approaching Part A (English) of APFC Question paper.

Structure of APFC written exam

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The paper contains 120 questions, and has negative marking (-0.33) for incorrect answers.

Part A: English: Topicwise Breakup

Number of Questions
APFC Exam
asked in Each Year

Types of Questions 2002 2004

Sentence Arrangement 0 5

Sentence Correction 6 5

Fill in the blanks (grammar) 2 0

Match words with Meanings 5 0

Idioms 5 0

Reading comprehension 7 5

Synonyms 4 5

Antonyms 3 5

Total 30 25
 Verdict

English portion is minimum system requirement. Because there will be many candidates
who can tick in the range of 25-28 answers correctly. So if youre awesome in English, that
wont make you a winner but itll definitely save you from failing.
Donot be overconfident about English section ki Mujhe toh English aataa hai because In
the questions of sentence correction / fill in the blanks, sometimes we feel our answer is
right according to the day to day real-life English, it be may not correct according to the
actual rules of grammar and vocabulary. And theyve negative marking system.
if youre from Non-English / Hindi/ Gujarati /Marathi etc medium, donot feel inferior. It is
never too late or never too difficult, to master English for competitive exams.

Some people think:

Im not good in at English, so Ill just ignore that section and

concentrate more on General studies (GS) and Aptitude
topics.

^it is again a wrong approach, because there will be some really serious players whore masters
of both Part A (English) and Part B (GS+Aptitude). So instead of running away from your fear
(English) you must face it.

How to approach the English Section of APFC Exam?

Sentence Correction

For Sentence correction and fill in the blanks questions, you must know the rules of
grammar.
Tata-Macgrawhill Publication has a really good book Compulsory English For Civil And
Judicial Services By A. P. Bhardwaj (http://www.flipkart.com/search-book?
affid=mrunalrugm&wgtid=FK-AF-SB&query=9780071074650) covering the topics in a lucid
manner.
If you donot have the time or money to buy this separate book, you may consult the IBPS
Manual of either Arihant or Disha Publication.
(ya some people would say for grammar consult Wren and Martin
(http://www.flipkart.com/high-school-english-grammar-composition-
8121900093/p/itmdytg8qkrzygyu?pid=9788121900096&affid=mrunalrugm), I think thatd be
an overkill)

Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonym and Idioms

For Synonyms, Antonym and Idioms: Youll get list in the same AP Bhardwaj / IBPS manuals
but know that such lists are never complete. So use google search to get as many words as
you can.
To deal with Synonyms and Antonyms, you must have a large vocabulary; so for time pass
you may use a book Word Power by Norman Lewis (http://www.flipkart.com/search-book?
affid=mrunalrugm&wgtid=FK-AF-SB&query=9788183071000). It is not that youll get direct
questions from it, but itll definitely improve your vocabulary and the way you look at words.
Donot get demotivated by the size of his book, just try to do 4-5 chapters per day and youll
be done in no time. Also force your younger brothers and sisters to read this book. Because
English is essential for everyone irrespective of his career ambition.

Expanding Vocabulary through Newspaper reading

You must read either The Hindu or Indian Express for APFC exam (for GS and Current
Affairs), so whenever you read it, note down the difficult words in a diary. Install a freeware
called Wordweb in your computer and then check the meaning of those words and write
the answers in the same diary. Keep revising it every 15-30 days. [There is no need to buy a
dictionary]
Reading comprehension requires practice. Youll get it in the same IBPS manuals / you can
download the Compulsory English papers for UPSC Mains exam from my site.

Where to get practice for English section of APFC exam?

In the questions of sentence correction / fill in the blanks, sometimes we feel our answer is
right according to the day to day English we use in real life, BUT it be may not correct
according to the actual rules of grammar and vocabulary.
Therefore you must practice as many questions as you can, otherwise youll get trapped in
 the negative marking.
Similarly Reading comprehension too demands practice else youll end up wasting many
minutes reading a stupid paragraph.
Plenty of mock question papers for IBPS (Bank PO), GMAT, CAT available online and on
pagalguy forum. Use their verbal ability section. Whenever you get fed up and bored reading
GK and current affairs, switch to practicing such questions on English.

To sum up,

Booklist for APFC Exam (English Section)

1. The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/) OR Indian Express (http://www.indianexpress.com/)

(MUST, No excuse.)
2. A diary / notebook (http://www.flipkart.com/pens-office-supplies/diaries-notebook?
affid=mrunalrugm) to note down the difficult words from newspapers (MUST, No Excuse.)
3. Wordweb software (http://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/Home-
Education/WordWeb.shtml) (MUST, No Excuse.) (Note- softpedia page says Demo but
Demo runs for infinite time so you dont have to buy it.)
4. Compulsory English by AP Bhardwaj (TMH Publication) (http://www.flipkart.com/search-
book?affid=mrunalrugm&wgtid=FK-AF-SB&query=9780071074650) OR IBPS Manual of
Disha/Arihant Publication. (ofcourse there are many other decent books for English
grammar, so if you already have any other good book, donot hesitate from using it.)
5. Wordpower made easy by Norman Lewis (http://www.flipkart.com/search-book?
affid=mrunalrugm&wgtid=FK-AF-SB&query=9788183071000) (optional but recommended)

Warning

Buying more books wont serve any purpose unless youre going to read them atleast twice
before the exam and solve all the mock questions given in them.

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So far 56 Comments posted

Anonymous REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=4482#RESPOND)

Acting president of India are not counted as president. Why not?

And what is the maximum tenure of acting prez? Plz provide me
solutions of these queries.

PS : I didnt find separate place to ask individual query

vivek REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=4516#RESPOND)

Sir can u provide Practice set for Apfc

 roop REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=4628#RESPOND)

How i can be sure that the previous question papers you have provided
for APFC 2002 & 2004 are correct?

csl80 REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=4720#RESPOND)

i appeared in 2004 APFC Exam. and for 2002 1 of my freind

appeared so there is no doubt regarding the authencity of the
papers. if after this ur doubt continues then no body can help you.

csl80 REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=4721#RESPOND)

instead creating confusion start preparation for this exam. Thanks

Aparna REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=4632#RESPOND)

Hi Mrunali have no words to thank ufor the job you are doing for
aspirants like me..it wd be great if u could guide me for IB ACIO exam..its
pattern and previous papers etc..

karthikeyan REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=4702#RESPOND)

sirhow can one able to prepare and be sucess in all competitive exams
like upsc,state public service commission,rrb,ssc etc..it is possible.. tell
me about exam pattern for IB ACIO exam.pls guide me.previous
papers..u giving a plenty of information about exams.thanks for that
great job sir..
 vishnu REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=4728#RESPOND)

csl80 u have appeared for epfo in 2004???? wat are you doing now???

Gaurav REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=5016#RESPOND)

Hello Sir,

Can you please help me that whether this book

Solved Papers Of Asstt Provident Fund Commissioner by R Rastogi
published by Jawahar publication is of any use?
Actually I am basically a businessman & I have filled the form for this
exam.I don t get much time to study.So I ll like to ask you that can I rely
on this book.
Please help me . . .

REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=5036#RESPOND)

Mrunal (http://mrunal.org)
In UPSC exams the questions are not repeated (usually), besides
new APFC has more topics in the new syllabus.
Therefore Such shortcut = Unlikely to yield result.

Avantika REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=5250#RESPOND)

hello sir,

Could you please provide me with Part B topic wise breakup of APFC
exam? Actually i am from engg. background & didnt have knowledge of
accountancy and industrial law.Kindly tell me what part to focus on.
 ramesh REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=5427#RESPOND)

can u pls send me apfc previous qn papers .thank u

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Mrunal (http://mrunal.org)
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prashant REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=5510#RESPOND)

Dear Sir,

i want to know the cutoff marks for the APFC exam of the year 2044 and
2002, is there any negative marking for it in year 2012

REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=5520#RESPOND)

Mrunal (http://mrunal.org)

cutoff marks for the APFC exam of the year 2004

and 2002

No idea.
 is there any negative marking for it in year 2012

most likely.

csl80 REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=5964#RESPOND)

@Prashant

The Cut Offs of The APFC Exam 2004.

1) Sectional Cut Off : There was no sectional cut off in each part of the
General Abilty Test i.e. Part A- English & Part B General Studies

2) Category wise Cut Off: Category wise minimum level of suitability of

marks for the written test were as follows

UR 71 OBC 66 SC 63 ST 62 PH (OH) 59

Source :RTI Reply From UPSC

ram REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=10273#RESPOND)

Please tell me if these are %age of marks.

About this year:

Cut off marks will be > 65. those who are scoring 66 should
concentrate on interview.
 I am getting 60 only. and those who are scoring more than 73
should move to mars. they can not be from the earth

REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=6147#RESPOND)

RAMESH KRISHNAN
I am an Assistant Manager in SBI. I have joined bank as a Probationary
Officer. I am posted in Mumbai. I have applied for Assistant Provident
Fund Commissoner conducted by UPSC. I want to know what are the
benifits of joining Asst. provident Fund Commissioner over Bank PO.

REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=6247#RESPOND)

RAMESH KRISHNAN
Is Assistant Provident Fund Commissoner post PENSIONABLE ?

An Aspirant REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=6495#RESPOND)

Dear Sir ,

I am not a upsc aspirant. So I have not prepared for this kind of exam
before. There are mainly two books available in the market.. first one is
kiran publication and second one is arihant publication.Link of these
books are :

1. kiran pubication :
http://kiranprakashan.com/books?
page=shop.product_details&category_id=14&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=4
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page=shop.product_details&category_id=14&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=4
 2. Arihant publication :
http://www.flipkart.com/assistant-provident-fund-commissioner-
9350750562/p/itmd9y4uzfa69yzt?
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So I want to ask you that which book among these two will be helpful
because only one month left in this exam. If you know another single
book which is best for this exam then suggest me.If no single book
covers all the syllabus then please tell me whether I can prepare general
english from objective general english by r s agarwal and general studies
from lucent gk, pratiyogita darpan, pratiyogita darpan addition edition
(atiriktank)

Finally Thanks a lot for the guidance which you gave to all the aspirants.

pawan kr joshi REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=6684#RESPOND)

sir! thanks a lot for this guide & hope 2 learn more from you.

pawan kr joshi REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=6685#RESPOND)

Again same question Is it a pensionable post

REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=6687#RESPOND)

Mrunal (http://mrunal.org)
 for Government employees who join Central Government (except
armed forces) on or after 1st January, 2004 are given NPS (New
Pension Scheme).
To put this in real crude terms: some money is cut from your salary
and invested in share market, when you retire you get pension out
of that investment.
so yes it is a pensionable post but without Government
contribution.

sumiti REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=6809#RESPOND)

hi sir,
please tell me how to be prepare english for apfc exam actully the
problem is that
my grammatical part so weak i have practisec many more but many
sentences hasben in correct
so how to be improve my english.

nagendra REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=6905#RESPOND)

hello, i am a commerce graduate am i eligible for apfc exam

REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=6934#RESPOND)

Mrunal (http://mrunal.org)
you are eligible, but last date to apply for APFC 2012, is already
gone.
and this exam is not going to be held again for a next few years.

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kailas
KINDLY GUIDE ABOUT ACIO EXAM IB .DOES THIS EXAM ADVERTISED
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utkarsh REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=8352#RESPOND)

hello mrunalthanx for providing info on xam pattern and can u plz
tell me that is there any compulsion to qualify in both groups ie eng/gs ??
plz suggest

RAJIV REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=8359#RESPOND)

thks 4 guidance

surya REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=8502#RESPOND)

Hello Sir can u plz forward the moak test papers for ASSISTANT
COMMANDANT

vikas REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=9621#RESPOND)

Hello
I am working with an Oil PSU and at E3 lavel. annual package is around
14~15 Lacs. If i get the chance of to become AC-EPFO then i should join
EPFO. However i like to be in an administrative job. I feel that i should be
 known as an class one officer.
pl comments
regards

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pravinsinh jadeja
Dear Sir,
If i want to purchase AP BHARDWAJ book of ENGLISH GRAMMAR book it
is available in RAJKOT(GUJARAT)or there is any other options.

i am waiting for your quick reply.

please do the needful.

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mukund raj REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=10421#RESPOND)

sir what will be the cutoff marks for ACPF

can u provide me the the solved Question answers for.
 ARUN PASSI REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=10645#RESPOND)

MY TOTAL SCORE IS 50 AFTER NEGATIVE MARKING I M BELONGS 2 SC

CATEGORY..WHT IS MY CHANCE ANY IDEA?

tamanna REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=10706#RESPOND)

helo sir,
i need your guidencei am a post graduate studentcurrently
teaching in a govt eng. college as a english lect..in graduation i opt
maths and homescience.i have done my post graduate in
englishnow i want to start prepration for civil servicesall social
studies subjects for me on equal leveli have to start each subject
from its roots..i want to go for my prep. in delhi.can you suggest
the best institute for coaching in delhii want to adopt sociology
and confuse between opting public ad an polt. scplz reply me as
soon as possible because monday is the last date for taking
admission.plz guide me

REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=10755#RESPOND)

Mrunal (http://mrunal.org)
Im not sure if youre aware of all the heavy rumors about possible
optional removal in 2013. May be itd better to wait before
investing money in optional coaching, and do self preparation of
optionals until picture becomes clear.

Also check the syllabus of English litt. optional subject.

Public Administration and pol.sci both are good optionals. pick
anyone that suits you better.
 tamanna REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=10786#RESPOND)

SYLLABUS OF ENGLISH LITT. IS SO VAST.AND PLZ HLP ME OUT OF

CONFUSION ABOUT PUB. AD AND POLT SC.I HAVE READ YOUR
ARTICAL REGARDING FANCY COACHING CLASSESTHATS WHY I
NEED PROPER AND CORRECT GUIDELINEPLZ GIVE ME
SUGGESTION..I HAVE QUALIFIED IBPS PO EXAM AND SOME MORE
COMPT. RELATED WITH TEACHING..BUT DIDNOT JOINED IT..I
HAVE NO KNOWLGE REGARDING CIVIL SERVICES..I BELONG FROM A
SMALL CITY ..THATS WHY THERE IS NO RITE GUIDELINE AVAILABLE
HERESO AS YOU SUGGEST ME I WILL KEEP IT IN MY MIND FOR
DECIDING ABOUT MY FUTURE..I HOPE NOW U WILL SUGGEST ME
WHAT SHOULD I DO.

tamanna REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=10787#RESPOND)

AS I AM A FRESH CANDIDATETHATS WHY I HAVE TO PREPARE FOR

CSAT ALSO .SO PLZ SUGGEST ME.WHETHER I SHOULD JOIN
COACHING IN DELHI OR NOT

manendra REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=20482#RESPOND)

hi sir , i am manendra giri pursuing graduation from mahrishi rajrishi

tandon open university allahabad,up i am salaried and i wanna appear in
upsc examination am i eligible to appear in such kind of state or central
governmemt job . plz help me

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 youre eligible as long as youve a valid graduation degree and have
not crossed the age-limit.

naresh REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=23433#RESPOND)

hello sir, how to download the demo version of wordweb.

Amar Biradar REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=24753#RESPOND)

Could you please tell (any idea of) how much time upsc might take to
publish apfc 2012 results, conduct interview and give final selection list.
How much time did they take in 2004 and 2002.
Do they add written and interview marks to prepare final list.

Varun REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=26911#RESPOND)

This website is not just good rather its awesome.Mrunal your altruistic
effort is commendable.Dont mind but I want to know why are you doing
so much for others.Asking it because of curiosity.Generally, we dont find
such an effort in this world

Anurag REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=28222#RESPOND)

Sir Please suggest any other book for compulsory english as the book u
suggested Compulsory English For Civil And Judicial Services by A. P.
Bhardwaj is out of print and is not available on any of the websites..

REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=340317#RESPOND)
sharad deshmukh
hi sir,

please help me .. i have apply for the post APFC . and i dont no exam
syllabus. this my first time plz tell me which type of book i can use.

REPLY (/2012/07/APFC-ENGLISH.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=340398#RESPOND)

rupal agarwal
Sir,please provide me previous paper of APFC. I tried to download papers
of the year 2002 and 2004 as given in the link but i was not able to
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sir plzz send me apfc exam last 2,3 year previous queastion paperin
hindi..
both english nd g.s plzz sir

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Pls help me how to approach english part in APFC examalso pls

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Sir can u tell can predict when APFC exam will conduct

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hello sir,
Can i prepare for the english section in apfc exam from the book verbal
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Hi friends,
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