AP Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service Extension Officer in PR&RD Syllabus
Here’s a comprehensive syllabus for the AP Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service Extension Officer (PR&RD) examination:
Part A: General Studies and Mental Ability
General Knowledge:
- Current events of national and international importance.
- Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights issues, etc.
- Economic and Social Development: Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- General Science: India’s achievements in Science and Technology.
- Indian History and Culture: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History.
- Geography: Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
- Environmental Issues: Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change.
- Andhra Pradesh: Geography, History, Cultural Heritage, and Economy.
Mental Ability:
- Analytical ability and Data Interpretation.
- Logical reasoning and Analytical ability.
- Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning.
- Data Sufficiency.
- Problem Solving.
- Numerical Ability.
Current Affairs:
- Current events of national and international importance.
- Issues of State (Andhra Pradesh), Regional, and International relevance.
- Major developments in Science & Technology.
Part B: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj
Rural Development:
- Rural Economy and Development: Indian rural economy, Agriculture, Employment Generation, Rural Industrialization, and Rural Employment schemes.
- Rural Social Structure: Rural Society, Community Development, Role of NGOs, Women empowerment, and Poverty Alleviation.
- Rural Development Programs and Schemes: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), and other Central and State Government Schemes.
Panchayat Raj:
- Constitutional provisions: 73rd and 74th Amendments, Structure, Functions, and powers of Panchayats.
- Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in rural development.
- Local Self-Government: Urban and Rural Local Self-Government systems.
- Panchayati Raj in Andhra Pradesh: Structure, Functions, and Challenges.
- Decentralization and Devolution of Powers.
- Financial Management in PRIs: Budgeting, Planning, and Revenue generation.
Social Welfare:
- Social Welfare Schemes: For SC, ST, BC, Minority, Women, Children, and Disabled.
- Role of Government and NGOs in Social Welfare.
- Social Security: Pension Schemes, Insurance, and other social security measures.
Public Administration:
- Principles of Public Administration: Accountability, Transparency, and Ethical Governance.
- Role of Civil Services in Democracy.
- E-Governance: Applications in Rural Development.
- Role of District Collector and District Administration in Rural Development.
General Awareness:
- Basic awareness of Indian and Andhra Pradesh society.
- Current trends in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.
- National and State-level initiatives in the Social and Economic development of Rural areas.
