APPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2018, APPSC Group 3 Exam Pattern
SYLLABUS FOR SCREEING TEST TO THE POST OF PANCHAYAT SECRETARY
Here we have mentioned the APPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2018. Check APPSC Group 3 Notification 2018-19.(GRADE - IV) IN A.P. PANCHAYAT RAJ SUBORDINATE SERVICE
PART - A
GENERAL STUDIES AND MENTAL ABILITY
75 Questions 75 Marks
1. Events of national and international importance.
2. Current affairs- international, national and regional.
3. General Science and it applications to the day to day life Contemporary developments
in Science & Technology and information Technology
4. Social- economic and political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
5. Indian polity and governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and
e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh.
6. Economic development in India since independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
7. Physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh.
8. Disaster management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies,
Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster.
9. Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
10. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
11. Data Analysis:
a) Tabulation of data
b) Visual representation of data
c) Basic data analysis (Summary Statistics such as mean, median, mode, variance and
coefficient of variation) and Interpretation
12. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural,
Political, and Legal implications/problems.
PART - B
75 Questions 75 Marks
(Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh)
1. Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in India including Constitutional
amendments and reports of Various Committees.
2. Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in Andhra Pradesh
3. Roles and responsibilities of Panchayat Secretary
4. Rural Sociology: History and Evolution of schemes catering to upliftment of
Rural Poor
5. Flagship Rural Development schemes of Rural Development Department
of Government of India and Andhra Pradesh
6. Key Schemes of Panchayat Raj Department of A.P
7. Rural Economy of Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture, Small scale Industries, Rural artisans
8. Rural Credit Scenario of Andhra Pradesh: Role of Banks, co-operatives and
Micro Finance
9. Community Based Organizations and convergence of Welfare Schemes
10. Women Empowerment and Economic development through Self Help Groups
11. Revenue and Expenditure Management of Local Bodies
12. Accounting and administering funds received under various schemes.
SYLLABUS FOR MAINS EXIMANITION TO THE POST OF PANCHAYAT SECRETARY (GRADE - IV) IN A.P.
PANCHAYAT RAJ SUBORDINATE SERVICE
PAPER - I
GENERAL STUDIES AND MENTAL ABILITY
150 Questions 150 Marks
1. Events of national and international importance.
2. Current affairs- international, national and regional.
3. General Science and it applications to the day to day life Contemporary developments
in Science & Technology and information Technology
4. Social- economic and political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
5. Indian polity and governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and
e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh.
6. Economic development in India since independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
7. Physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh.
8. Disaster management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies,
Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster.
9. Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
10. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
11. Data Analysis:
a) Tabulation of data
b) Visual representation of data
c) Basic data analysis (Summary Statistics such as mean, median, mode, variance and
coefficient of variation) and Interpretation
12. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural,
Political, and Legal implications/problems.
PAPER - II
150 Questions 150 Marks
(Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh)
1. Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in India including Constitutional
amendments and reports of Various Committees.
2. Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in Andhra Pradesh
3. Roles and responsibilities of Panchayat Secretary
4. Rural Sociology: History and Evolution of schemes catering to upliftment of
Rural Poor
5. Flagship Rural Development schemes of Rural Development Department
of Government of India and Andhra Pradesh
6. Key Schemes of Panchayat Raj Department of A.P
7. Rural Economy of Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture, Small scale Industries, Rural artisans
8. Rural Credit Scenario of Andhra Pradesh: Role of Banks, co-operatives and
Micro Finance
9. Community Based Organizations and convergence of Welfare Schemes
10. Women Empowerment and Economic development through Self Help Groups
11. Revenue and Expenditure Management of Local Bodies
12. Accounting and administering funds received under various schemes.
APPSC Group 3 Exam Pattern 2018
| SCREENING TEST (OBJECTIVE TYPE): | ||||
| S.No | WRITTEN EXAMINATION (Objective Type) | No. Of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks |
| 1 | Part-A | 75 | 75 | 150 |
| General Studies & Mental Ability | ||||
| 2 | Part-B | 75 | 75 | |
| Rural Development And Problems In Rural Areas With Special Reference To Andhra Pradesh | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| MAIN EXAMINATION: | ||||
| S.No | WRITTEN EXAMINATION (Objective Type) | No. Of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks |
| 1 | Paper-1 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| General Studies & Mental Ability | ||||
| 2 | Paper-2 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Rural Development And Problems In Rural Areas With Special Reference To Andhra Pradesh | ||||
| 3 | Total | 300 | ||
Check APPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2018-19 in pdf file as well as in Telegu on the official website of psc.ap.gov.in here
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