AP Legislature Secretariat Sub-Service Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) Syllabus
Here’s a comprehensive syllabus for the AP Legislature Secretariat Sub-Service Assistant Section Officer (Legislature) examination:
Part A: General Studies and Mental Ability
General Knowledge:
- Current events of national and international importance.
- Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Public Policy, Panchayati Raj, Rights Issues, etc.
- Economic and Social Development: Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- Indian History and Culture: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History with an emphasis on the Indian National Movement.
- Geography: Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World.
- General Science: India’s achievements in Science and Technology.
- Environmental Issues: Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change.
- Overview of Andhra Pradesh: Geography, History, Cultural Heritage, and Economy.
Mental Ability:
- Analytical Ability and Interpretation.
- Logical Reasoning and Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning.
- Data Sufficiency.
- Problem Solving and Numerical Ability.
- Sequences, Series, Coding-Decoding, and Puzzles.
- Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss.
Current Affairs:
- Current events of national and international importance.
- Major developments in Science & Technology, Economic and Social issues.
- Key developments and issues in Andhra Pradesh.
- Major government schemes and initiatives at the Central and State levels.
Part B: Legislative Procedures and Administration
Indian Constitution and Constitutional Law:
- Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Fundamental Duties.
- Union and State Legislatures: Composition, Powers, and Functions.
- Constitutional Amendments and their significance.
- Parliamentary Procedures and Practices.
- Centre-State Legislative Relations.
Legislature in India:
- Structure and Functioning of Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- Structure and Functioning of State Legislatures: Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.
- Law-making Process: Drafting, Introduction, and Passage of Bills.
- Roles and Responsibilities of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures.
- Committees of Parliament and State Legislatures: Types, Functions, and Importance.
Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business:
- Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Parliament.
- Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Andhra Pradesh Legislature.
- Legislative Privileges and Powers.
- Procedures related to Question Hour, Zero Hour, Adjournment Motions, and Resolutions.
- Budgetary Process in the Legislature.
Legislative Drafting:
- Principles of Legislative Drafting.
- Structure and Components of a Bill.
- Drafting of Notices, Resolutions, Amendments, and Motions.
- Role of the Assistant Section Officer in Legislative Drafting and Documentation.
Parliamentary and Legislative Committees:
- Types of Committees: Standing Committees, Select Committees, Joint Committees, etc.
- Functions and Powers of Legislative Committees.
- Role of Committees in the scrutiny of Bills and Policies.
- Procedures for Committee Meetings and Reports.
Parliamentary and Legislative Etiquette:
- Conduct and Decorum in the Legislature.
- Communication and Protocol in the Legislature.
- Role of the Presiding Officers: Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chairman, and Deputy Chairman.
- Legislative Conventions and Traditions.
Law and Legal Affairs Related to Legislature:
- Basic Concepts of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) relevant to Legislative Procedures.
- Legal Provisions related to Breach of Privilege, Contempt of Legislature, and Disqualification of Members.
- Judicial Review of Legislative Actions.
- Landmark Judicial Pronouncements affecting Legislative Procedures.
Legislative Assembly Secretariat:
- Structure and Functions of the Legislative Assembly Secretariat.
- Role of the Legislative Assembly Secretariat in Supporting the Legislature.
- Management of Legislative Documents and Records.
- Functions of various Sections of the Legislative Assembly Secretariat.
Budget and Financial Procedures:
- Preparation and Presentation of the Union and State Budget.
- Role of the Legislature in Budgetary Control and Oversight.
- Financial Committees: Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Estimates Committee, and Committee on Public Undertakings.
- Procedure for Passing the Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill.
Human Rights and Social Justice:
- Human Rights and Duties: Constitutional Provisions and Legal Framework.
- Role of Legislature in Protecting Human Rights.
- Social Justice and Empowerment: Policies and Programs.
- Legislative Measures for the Welfare of SC/ST, Minorities, Women, and Children.
E-Governance and IT in Legislature:
- E-Governance initiatives in Legislative Administration.
- Role of Information Technology in the functioning of the Legislature.
- Digitalization of Legislative Documents and Records.
- Use of IT for enhancing transparency and accountability in Legislative Procedures.
Public Administration and Management:
- Principles of Public Administration relevant to Legislative Functions.
- Role of Public Administration in Legislative Oversight.
- Administrative Ethics and Accountability.
- Management of Human Resources in the Legislative Secretariat.
