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APPSC Panchayat Secretary Recruitment 2019
Vacancy, Eligibility Criteria, Fee
PSC AP Vacancy Details
Post Name |
No of Vacancy |
Pay Scale |
Panchayat Secretary (Grade-IV) |
1051 |
16400 – 49870/- |
Eligibility Criteria for PSC AP Recruitment
Educational Qualification |
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2018) |
Degree form a recognized University. |
18 to 42 years |
Application Fee
Application Processing fee (All Candidates) |
250/- |
Pay Examination fee through Net Banking/ Credit card / Debit Card. |
Examination Fee (Gen/OBC Only) |
120/- |
APPSC Panchayat Secretary Exam Pattern 2019
Screening Test:
WRITTEN EXAMINATION (Objective Type) | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks | |
Part-A: General Studies & Mental Ability | 75 | 75 | 150 | |
Part-B : Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh |
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NEGATIVE MARKSAs per G.O.Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., Dt.06/12/2016, for each wrong answer will be penalized with1/3rdofthe marks prescribed for the question.
Main Examination:
WRITTEN EXAMINATION (Objective Types) | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks |
Paper-1 : General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Paper-2 : Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Total | 300 | ||
NEGATIVE MARKS: As per G.O.Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., Dt.06/12/2016, for each wrong answer will be penalized with1/3rdofthe marks prescribed for the question. |
APPSC Panchayat Secretary Syllabus 2018
Screening Test Syllabus
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Current affairs- international, national and regional.
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Basics of General Science and their relevance to the day to day life. Current developments in science, technology and information technology
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History of Modern India with emphasis upon Indian national movement.
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Economic development in India since independence.
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Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
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over view of Indian Constitution.
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Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and legal implications/problems.
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Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in India including Constitutional amendments and reports of Various Committees.
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Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in Andhra Pradesh
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Key Schemes of Panchayat Raj Department of A.P
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Rural Economy of Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture, Small scale Industries Rural artisans.
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Rural Credit Scenario of Andhra Pradesh: Role of Banks, co-operatives and Micro Finance.
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Women Empowerment and Economic development through Self Help Groups.
Paper -I General Studies And Mental Ability
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Events of national and international importance.
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Current affairs- inter national, national and regional.
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Basics of General Science and their relevance to the day to day life. Current developments in science, technology and information technology
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History of Modern India with emphasis upon Indian national movement.
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Economic development in India since independence.
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Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
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Basic things about Disaster management (CBSE-VIII & IX Standard).
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Geography of India with focus on A.P
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over view of Indian Constitution.
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Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection.
Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and legal implications/problems, including
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Loss of capital city, challenges in building new capital and it’s financial implications.
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Division and rebuilding of common Institutions.
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Division of employees, their relocation and nativity issues.
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Effect of bifurcation on commerce and entrepreneurs.
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Implications to financial resources of state government.
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Task of post-bifurcation infrastructure development and opportunities for investments.
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Socioeconomic, cultural and demographic impact of bifurcation.
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Impact of bifurcation on river water sharing and consequential issues.
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AP REORGANISATION ACT, 2014 on AP and the arbitrariness of certain provisions
Paper – II
(Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh)
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Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in India including Constitutional amendments and reports of Various Committees.
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Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in Andhra Pradesh
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Roles and responsibilities of Panchayat Secretary
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Rural Sociology: History and Evolution of schemes catering to upliftment of Rural Poor
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Flagship Rural Development schemes of Rural Development Department of Government of India and Andhra Pradesh
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Key Schemes of Panchayat Raj Department of A.P
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Rural Economy of Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture, Small scale Industries, Rural artisans
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Rural Credit Scenario of Andhra Pradesh: Role of Banks, cooperatives and Micro Finance
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Community Based Organizations and convergence of Welfare Schemes
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Women Empowerment and Economic development through Self Help Groups
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Revenue and Expenditure Management of Local Bodies
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Accounting and administering funds received under various schemes.
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