APPSC Panchayat Secretary Syllabus 2019:Candidates whoa re preparing for the AP Panchayat Secretary Exam can download the AP Panchayat Secretary Syllabus PDF online now through the link provided below. Candidates are requested that they download the syllabus provided here as study material for when they are preparing for their AP Panchayat Secretary Exam 2019.
Along with the APPSC Group 3 Syllabus, you will also find the Official AP Panchayat Secretary Exam Paper Pattern. Ensure that you go through the Paper Pattern of the Panchayat Secretary Exam before you start preparing for the exam.
The Selection process for APPSC Panchayat Secretary vacancy 2019 involves candidates going through a screening test, followed by the Main Exam. All details regarding both exams are present on this page.
Furthermore, we would like to insist that you prepare well for your exam as there are only 1051 vacancies available for which thousands of candidates are expected to appear. The recently concluded Telangana Panchayat Secretary saw 4.47 lakh candidates appearing for the exam.
Therefore go through the detailed exam syllabus and paper pattern we have provided below for all the details regarding the Panchayat secretary exam in 2019.
APPSC Panchayati Raj Recruitment 2018-19 | ||
| Recruitment Board | APPSC | |
| Total Vacancies | 1051 Seats | |
| Location/State | Andhra Pradesh | |
| Application Last Date | 19th January 2019 | |
| Selection Process | Screening TestMain Exam | |
| Exam Date | Screening Test – 4th April 2019Main Exam – 2nd August 2019 | |
| Admit Card | To be declared | |
| Application Mode | Online | |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in | |
| Name of Post | Panchayat Secretary | |
APPSC Panchayat Secretary Exam Paper Pattern 2019
The APPSC Panchayat Secretary Exam Paper Pattern for the Screening Test and the Main Exam are completely different. Paper Pattern for both the exams is provided below.
Keep in mind that the APPSC will only conduct the screening test if the total number of applicants is more than 25000. In this case, should there be more than 25000 candidates, then the APPSC will need to screen candidates so that only the best make the final cut.
APPSC Panchayat Raj Secretary Screening Test Paper Pattern
Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Studies and Mental Ability | 75 | 150 Marks | 150 minutes |
| Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh | 75 |
The exam will feature Degree Level questions. Keep in mind that the exam is completely Objective type and will include a negative marking scheme whereby you will be penalized 1/3rd marks per wrong answer.
APPSC Panchayati Raj Secretary Main Exam Paper Pattern
Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 300 Marks | 300 minutes |
| Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh | 150 |
The APPSC has not clearly mentioned that this exam will be an objectives only exam. Therefore, there is the possibility that candidates may have to do more than just select the right option in their APPSC Panchayat Secretary Main Exam. There will be negative marking of 1/3 marks per wrong answer.
APPSC Panchayat Secretary Syllabus 2019 – Download APPSC Panchayati Raj Syllabus PDf Now!
The APPSC Panchayat Secretary Syllabus has been enlisted below.candidataes are urged that they prepare for their exam on the basis of the Syllabus provided here. We would like to reiterate once again that the exam will probably attract more than one lakh applicants. Therefore it is very necessary that you prepare accordingly for your APPSC Panchayati Raj Secretary Exam.
APPSC Panchayati Raj Screening Test Exam Syllabus 2019
Part – A: General Studies and Mental Ability
- Events of national and international importance.
- Current affairs- international, national and regional.
- General Science and its applications to the day to day life
- Contemporary developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology
- The social- economic and political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
- Indian polity and governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh.
- Economic development in India since independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
- The physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh.
- Disaster management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster.
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
- Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and data interpretation.
- Data Analysis:
a) Tabulation of data
b) Visual representation of data
c) Basic data analysis (Summary Statistics such as mean, median, mode, variance and
the coefficient of variation) and Interpretation - Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural,
Political, and Legal Implications/problems.
Part – B: Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh
- Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in India including Constitutional amendments and reports of Various Committees.
- Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in Andhra Pradesh
- Roles and responsibilities of Panchayat Secretary
- Rural Sociology: History and Evolution of schemes catering to the upliftment of Rural Poor
- Flagship Rural Development schemes of Rural Development Department of Government of India and Andhra Pradesh
- Key Schemes of Panchayat Raj Department of A.P
- Rural Economy of Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture, Small-scale Industries, Rural artisans
- Rural Credit Scenario of Andhra Pradesh: Role of Banks, co-operatives and Micro Finance
- Community-Based Organizations and convergence of Welfare Schemes
- Women Empowerment and Economic development through Self Help Groups
- Revenue and Expenditure Management of Local Bodies
- Accounting and administering funds received under various schemes.
APPSC Panchayat Secretary Main Exam Syllabus 2019
Part – A: General Studies and Mental Ability
- Events of national and international importance.
- Current affairs- international, national and regional.
- General Science and its applications to the day to day life
- Contemporary developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology
- The social- economic and political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
- Indian polity and governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh.
- Economic development in India since independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
- The physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh.
- Disaster management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster.
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
- Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and data interpretation.
- Data Analysis:
a) Tabulation of data
b) Visual representation of data
c) Basic data analysis (Summary Statistics such as mean, median, mode, variance and
the coefficient of variation) and Interpretation - Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural,
Political, and Legal Implications/problems.
Part – B:Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh
- Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in India including Constitutional amendments and reports of Various Committees.
- Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in Andhra Pradesh
- Roles and responsibilities of Panchayat Secretary
- Rural Sociology: History and Evolution of schemes catering to the upliftment of Rural Poor
- Flagship Rural Development schemes of Rural Development Department of Government of India and Andhra Pradesh
- Key Schemes of Panchayat Raj Department of A.P
- Rural Economy of Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture, Small-scale Industries, Rural artisans
- Rural Credit Scenario of Andhra Pradesh: Role of Banks, co-operatives and Micro Finance
- Community-Based Organizations and convergence of Welfare Schemes
- Women Empowerment and Economic development through Self Help Groups
- Revenue and Expenditure Management of Local Bodies
- Accounting and administering funds received under various schemes.
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Important Links
| Recruitment | APPSC Panchayat Raj Recruitment Recruitment 2019 |
| Admit Card | Download APPSC Panchayat Raj Admit Card |
| Result | Check APPSC Panchayat Raj Result |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
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