APPSC Group-3 Syllabus 2018 PDF
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission is expected to release the notification for the APPSC Group-3 recruitment. Candidates are required to download the syllabus and start preparing to get a job in state government.
We are providing Group-3 Preparation material and videos for free. With the right strategy aspirants can crack this exam with dedicated preparation. Here is the syllabus provided for Group-3 Panchayat Raj (Grade-IV) officer. The Group-3 exam will be conducted for Panchayat Raj Secretary and Junior Assistant cum Computer Assistant for the 1670 vacancies.
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APPSC Group-3 Important Dates
| Event | Important Dates |
| Notification date | 15 October 2018 |
| Application date | Not released yet |
| Screening Test (Prelims) date | 16th December 2018 |
| Mains Exam date | 2nd January 2018 |
APPSC Group-3 Screening Test Exam Pattern:
No. of Questions: 150
Exam Duration: 150 Minutes
Max. Marks: 150 Marks (1 mark per question)
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APPSC Group-3 Screening Test Syllabus:
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.
APPSC Group-3 Mains Exam Pattern:
| Exam | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Paper-I | General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-II | Rural Development & Problems | 150 | 150 |
APPSC Group-3 Mains Syllabus:
APPSC Group-3 Paper-1 Mains General Studies and Mental Ability Syllabus:
1. Events of national and international importance.
2. Current affairs- inter national, 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.
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APPSC Group-3 Paper-2 Mains (Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh) Syllabus:
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 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.
