AP Municipal Administration Services Municipal Commissioner Grade-II Syllabus
The syllabus for the AP Municipal Administration Services Municipal Commissioner Grade-II exam generally covers topics related to municipal administration, governance, urban planning, public administration, and general awareness. Below is a comprehensive syllabus:
1. General Studies and Mental Ability
Current Affairs:
- National and International events of importance, including political, economic, and social aspects.
Indian Constitution and Polity:
- Constitutional framework, Governance, Political System, Public Policy, Rights Issues.
Indian Economy and Planning:
- Economic developments in India, inclusive growth, development programs, poverty alleviation.
History and Culture of India and Andhra Pradesh:
- Ancient, medieval, and modern history, cultural heritage, movements, and reforms.
Geography:
- Indian geography with special emphasis on Andhra Pradesh, including physical, social, and economic geography.
Science and Technology:
- Developments and their applications in everyday life, Information and Communication Technology.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability:
- Data interpretation, logical thinking, puzzles, and reasoning.
Disaster Management:
- Prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response strategies.
Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection:
- Concepts, policies, and practices.
2. Urban Planning and Governance
Urbanization and Urban Planning:
- Concepts, trends, and challenges; Urban Development Policies and Programs.
Municipal Governance:
- Structure, functions, and powers of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Municipal Acts.
Urban Infrastructure:
- Water supply, sanitation, waste management, urban transport, housing, smart cities.
Urban Development:
- Planning and development control regulations, master plans, land-use planning.
Urban Finance:
- Municipal budgeting, revenue sources, property tax, financial management in ULBs.
Urban Poverty and Slums:
- Issues, policies, and programs related to urban poverty alleviation and slum development.
3. Public Administration and Management
Public Administration:
- Concepts, principles, and theories; public policy formulation and implementation.
Administrative Reforms:
- E-governance, transparency, accountability, and ethical governance.
Human Resource Management:
- Recruitment, training, performance appraisal, and motivation in public services.
Project Management:
- Project planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
Leadership and Communication Skills:
- Leadership styles, effective communication in administration, conflict resolution.
Public Financial Management:
- Budgeting, accounting, auditing, financial control, and management in the public sector.
4. Municipal Acts and Laws
AP Municipalities Act, 1965:
- Provisions, rules, and regulations governing municipalities in Andhra Pradesh.
Urban Land Ceiling Act:
- Provisions and implications on urban development.
Public Health and Safety Regulations:
- Relevant laws, including food safety, sanitation, public health measures.
Environment Protection Laws:
- Acts and regulations related to environmental protection and sustainable development.
5. General English
Grammar and Usage:
- Sentence structure, verb forms, tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions.
Vocabulary:
- Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, one-word substitutions.
Comprehension:
- Reading comprehension, understanding the meaning of passages, and answering questions.
Communication Skills:
- Effective writing, précis writing, essay writing.
