SCREENING TEST
SYLLABUS
150 Questions 150 Marks
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 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.
2. SYLLABUS FOR
MAINS 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. Basics of General Science and their relevance to the
day to day life.
Current developments in science, technology and
information technology
4. History of Modern India with emphasis upon 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. over view of 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 new
capital and it’s 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.
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.
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SECRETARY
