In Andhra Pradesh, the Panchayat Secretary (Grade-IV) post is recruited through the APPSC Group-III Services examination, so this scheme and syllabus are the same as APPSC Group-III. Source: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (psc.ap.gov.in). Please confirm the pattern and marks with the latest official notification before you start preparing.
| Written Examination | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening Test | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Main Examination – Paper-1: General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Main Examination – Paper-2: Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Total (Main Examination) | 300 | ||
1. Current affairs – international, national and regional.
2. Basics of General Science and their relevance to day to day life; Current developments in science, technology and information technology.
3. History of Modern India with emphasis upon the Indian national movement.
4. Economic development in India since independence.
5. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
6. Overview of the Indian Constitution.
7. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political and legal implications/problems.
8. Evolution of the Panchayat Raj system in India including Constitutional amendments and reports of various Committees.
9. Evolution of the Panchayat Raj system in Andhra Pradesh.
10. Key Schemes of the 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.
1. Events of national and international importance.
2. Current affairs – international, national and regional.
3. Basics of General Science and their relevance to day to day life; Current developments in science, technology and information technology.
4. History of Modern India with emphasis upon the Indian national movement.
5. Economic development in India since independence.
6. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
7. Basic things about Disaster Management (CBSE VIII & IX Standard).
8. Geography of India with focus on A.P.
9. Overview of the Indian Constitution.
10. Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection.
11. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political
and legal implications/problems, including:
a) Loss of capital city, challenges in building a new capital and its financial implications.
b) Division and rebuilding of common Institutions.
c) Division of employees, their relocation and nativity issues.
d) Effect of bifurcation on commerce and entrepreneurs.
e) Implications to financial resources of state government.
f) Task of post-bifurcation infrastructure development and opportunities for investments.
g) Socioeconomic, cultural and demographic impact of bifurcation.
h) Impact of bifurcation on river water sharing and consequential issues.
i) AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 on AP and the arbitrariness of certain provisions.
1. Evolution of the Panchayat Raj system in India including Constitutional amendments and reports of various Committees.
2. Evolution of the Panchayat Raj system in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Roles and responsibilities of the Panchayat Secretary.
4. Rural Sociology: History and Evolution of schemes catering to the upliftment of the Rural Poor.
5. Flagship Rural Development schemes of the Rural Development Department of the Government of India and Andhra Pradesh.
6. Key Schemes of the 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 Organisations 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.