AP Revenue Subordinate Service Deputy Tahsildar Syllabus
The syllabus for the AP Revenue Subordinate Service Deputy Tahsildar exam typically covers a range of topics related to revenue administration, public administration, general studies, and legal knowledge. Here is a comprehensive syllabus:
1. General Studies and Mental Ability
Current Affairs:
- National and international events of significance, with a focus on socio-economic and political developments.
Indian Constitution and Polity:
- Structure and functions of the Indian Constitution, Governance, Fundamental Rights and Duties, and Public Policy.
Indian Economy and Planning:
- Overview of economic policies, economic reforms, development plans, and poverty alleviation programs.
History and Culture of India and Andhra Pradesh:
- Major historical events, cultural heritage, freedom movement, and significant historical developments in Andhra Pradesh.
Geography:
- Physical, economic, and environmental geography of India and Andhra Pradesh.
Science and Technology:
- Developments in science and technology and their implications for public administration.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability:
- Data interpretation, logical reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.
Disaster Management:
- Preparedness, response, and mitigation strategies relevant to public administration and revenue management.
Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection:
- Concepts and practices related to sustainable development and environmental conservation.
2. Revenue Administration
Revenue Laws and Procedures:
- Key revenue laws including the Andhra Pradesh Land Revenue Act, land settlement procedures, and land revenue collection.
Land Records Management:
- Maintenance and updating of land records, revenue records, land surveys, and land title documentation.
Property Transactions:
- Legal aspects of property transactions, including sale, lease, and transfer of property.
Revenue Collection and Assessment:
- Procedures for assessing and collecting land revenue, tax assessment, and arrears management.
Revenue Disputes and Settlements:
- Handling of revenue disputes, grievance redressal mechanisms, and resolution procedures.
Survey and Settlement Operations:
- Land surveying techniques, settlement operations, and preparation of settlement reports.
3. Public Administration and Management
Public Administration:
- Principles, concepts, and theories of public administration; roles and responsibilities of public servants.
Human Resource Management:
- Recruitment, training, performance management, and motivation of staff in revenue administration.
Leadership and Communication Skills:
- Effective leadership, communication strategies, and conflict resolution in public administration.
Project Management:
- Planning, execution, and monitoring of revenue-related projects and initiatives.
Financial Management:
- Budgeting, financial planning, and management of public funds in revenue administration.
4. Legal Knowledge
Civil Procedure Code (CPC):
- Basic procedures and practices in civil litigation related to land and revenue matters.
Indian Penal Code (IPC):
- Overview of criminal law, including offenses related to revenue administration.
Evidence Act:
- Principles of evidence, types of evidence, and rules of admissibility in revenue-related disputes.
Contract Law:
- Basic principles of contract formation, performance, and enforcement.
5. General English
Grammar and Usage:
- Sentence structure, tenses, verbs, articles, prepositions, and conjunctions.
Vocabulary:
- Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, and one-word substitutions.
Comprehension:
- Reading comprehension, understanding passages, and answering questions.
Communication Skills:
- Effective writing, report writing, précis writing, and essay writing.
