AP Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector Syllabus
Here’s a comprehensive syllabus for the AP Prohibition & Excise Sub-Service Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector 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, 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 special emphasis on 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.
- Basic knowledge of the Excise Department and its role in the state.
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: Prohibition & Excise Laws
Prohibition Laws:
- Overview of Prohibition Laws in India and Andhra Pradesh.
- The Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act, 1995.
- Prohibition and Excise Department functions.
- Prevention of Illicit Liquor and Narcotics.
- Role and responsibilities of the Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector.
- Legal Provisions related to Prohibition and their implementation.
Excise Laws:
- The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968.
- Rules and Regulations related to Manufacture, Possession, and Sale of Liquor.
- Licensing and Regulation of Distilleries, Breweries, and Retail Outlets.
- Offenses and Penalties under the Excise Laws.
- Procedures related to the investigation, arrest, and prosecution of offenders.
- The role of technology in Excise enforcement.
Regulatory Framework:
- Overview of the legal framework governing the sale and consumption of alcohol.
- Enforcement mechanisms under Excise and Prohibition Laws.
- Role of Central and State Excise in regulation.
- Drug Abuse and Narcotics Control laws.
- National and State-level policies on drug abuse and alcohol prohibition.
Criminal Law and Procedure:
- Basic concepts of Criminal Law.
- Indian Penal Code (IPC) – Relevant sections pertaining to Prohibition & Excise.
- Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) – Relevant sections pertaining to investigation and prosecution.
- Evidence Act – Basics of evidence handling and documentation.
- Rights of the accused and victims in the enforcement of Prohibition & Excise laws.
General Awareness on Social Issues:
- Impact of alcohol and drugs on society.
- Social and economic implications of Prohibition and Excise policies.
- Public health issues related to alcohol consumption.
- Rehabilitation and de-addiction programs.
- Role of NGOs and Civil Society in Prohibition enforcement.
