APPSC Group 3 Syllabus Panchayat Secretary Exam Pattern

APPSC Group 3 Exam Pattern

WRITTEN EXAMINATION (Objective Types) Degree Standard	No. of Questions	Duration (Minutes)	Maximum Marks
Screening test	150	150	150
Main Examination
Paper-1 : General Studies and 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

Group 3 Screening Test Syllabus:

The Group 3 Syllabus Screening Test Includes The Following:

1. Current affairs- international, national and regional.
2. Basics of General Science and their relevance to the day to day life. Current developments in science, technology and information technology
3. History of Modern India with emphasis upon Indian national movement.
4. Economic development in India since independence.
5. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
6. Over view of Indian Constitution.
7. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and legal implications/problems.
8. 8 Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in India including Constitutional amendments and reports of Various Committees.
9. Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in Andhra Pradesh
10. Key Schemes of Panchayat Raj Department of A.P
11. Rural Economy of Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture, Small scale Industries Rural artisans.
12. Rural Credit Scenario of Andhra Pradesh: Role of Banks, co-operatives and Micro Finance.
13. Women Empowerment and Economic development through Self Help Groups.

APPSC Group 3 Mains Syllabus

APPSC Group 3 Exam Syllabus For Mains To The Post Of Panchayat Secretary (Grade – Iv) In A.P. Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service

Group 3 exam Syllabus in AP – General Studies And Mental Ability (Paper -I)

1. Events of national and international importance.
2. Current affairs- international, national and regional.
3. Basics of General Science and their relevance to the day to day life.
4. Current developments in science, technology and information technology
5. History of Modern India with emphasis upon Indian national movement.
6. Economic development in India since independence.
7. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
8. Basic things about Disaster management (CBSE-VIII & IX Standard).
9. Geography of India with focus on A.P
10. Over view of Indian Constitution.
11. Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection.
12. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and legal implications/problems, including:
    1. Loss of capital city, challenges in building new capital and it’s financial implications.
    2. Division and rebuilding of common Institutions.
    3. Division of employees, their relocation and nativity issues.
    4. Effect of bifurcation on commerce and entrepreneurs.
    5. Implications to financial resources of state government.
    6. Task of post-bifurcation infrastructure development and opportunities for investments.
    7. Socioeconomic, cultural and demographic impact of bifurcation.
    8. Impact of bifurcation on river water sharing and consequential issues.
    9. AP REORGANISAT

Group 3 exam Syllabus – Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh (PAPER – II)

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, cooperatives 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.