SYLLABUS FOR PANCHAYAT SECRETARY (GRADE - IV) IN A.P. PANCHAYAT RAJ SUBORDINATE SERVICE

Paper-1: GENERAL STUDIES 

1. Events of National and International importance.

2. Current affairs – International, National and Regional.

3. Current Developments in Science, Technology and Information Technology.

4. History of Modern India with special 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)


Paper-2:

Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh 

(Questions in Paper-II will be framed with a view to test the General Awareness levels of the
candidates broadly about developmental aspects related to Rural Areas.)

1) Public Health and Sanitation, prevention of epidemics, hygiene behavoiur, village development.
2) Social tensions and conflicts in contemporary society – problems of deprived groups.
3) Indian System of Democracy – Democratic institutions, Panchayat Raj – Co-operative
Institutions in the service of Rural Areas, their role and their effectiveness.
4) Rural Economy and Development – Scientific developments relevant to rural areas –labour
saving devices.
5) Basic aspects related to Accounting.