AP Secretariat Sub-Service Assistant Section Officer (Finance Dept.) Syllabus
Here’s a comprehensive syllabus for the AP Secretariat Sub-Service Assistant Section Officer (Finance Department) 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: Finance and Accounts
Indian Economy:
- Overview of the Indian Economy: Economic Growth, Development, and Planning.
- Economic Reforms in India: Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization.
- Monetary and Fiscal Policy: Objectives, Instruments, and Impact.
- Inflation: Types, Causes, and Effects.
- Financial Institutions: RBI, SEBI, IRDA, etc.
- International Trade: Balance of Payments, Exchange Rates, and Trade Policies.
Public Finance:
- Introduction to Public Finance: Principles, Scope, and Importance.
- Budgeting: Preparation, Presentation, and Execution of the Union and State Budgets.
- Fiscal Policy: Objectives, Tools, and Impact.
- Public Revenue: Sources, Taxation, and Non-Tax Revenue.
- Public Expenditure: Principles, Classification, and Effects.
- Public Debt: Sources, Burden, and Management.
Financial Administration:
- Structure of Financial Administration in India.
- Role and Functions of the Ministry of Finance.
- Financial Procedures in Government: Budgetary Control, Treasury Management, and Audit.
- Role of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
- Financial Accountability and Transparency in Government.
- Principles of Government Accounting and Reporting.
Indian Financial System:
- Overview of the Indian Financial System.
- Banking System: Structure, Types of Banks, and Functions.
- Financial Markets: Capital Market, Money Market, and Instruments.
- Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs).
- Role of Regulators: RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA.
- Payment Systems and Digital Finance.
Accounts and Auditing:
- Principles of Accounting: Basic Concepts, Conventions, and Principles.
- Financial Statements: Preparation and Analysis of Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss Accounts, and Cash Flow Statements.
- Government Accounting: Classification of Accounts, Accounting for Government Expenditure, and Receipts.
- Auditing: Principles, Objectives, Types, and Procedures.
- Role of Internal Audit in Government.
- Performance Auditing and Social Auditing.
Taxation:
- Basics of Taxation: Direct and Indirect Taxes.
- Structure of the Indian Tax System: Income Tax, GST, Customs, and Excise.
- Tax Administration: Assessment, Collection, and Enforcement.
- Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance: Concepts and Measures.
- Role of Tax Reforms in India.
- Recent Developments in Tax Policy and Administration.
Government Schemes and Programs:
- Major Economic and Social Schemes of the Central and State Governments.
- Role of Finance Department in the Implementation of Schemes.
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Government Programs.
- Financial Inclusion Programs and Initiatives.
Budgeting and Financial Planning:
- Government Budget: Structure, Preparation, and Presentation.
- Revenue and Capital Budget: Differences and Significance.
- Budget Deficit and Fiscal Deficit: Concepts and Management.
- Medium-Term Fiscal Policy and Fiscal Responsibility.
- Role of Finance Commissions in Budgetary Allocation.
Financial Management in Government:
- Basics of Financial Management: Principles, Objectives, and Scope.
- Financial Planning and Control in Government.
- Risk Management in Government Finance.
- Expenditure Control and Efficiency in Government Spending.
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Government Projects.
International Finance:
- International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and other Multilateral Financial Institutions.
- Foreign Exchange Management: FEMA, FDI, and FII.
- Balance of Payments: Concepts, Components, and Trends.
- External Debt Management in India.
Human Resources and Financial Administration:
- Role of the Finance Department in HR Management.
- Salary and Pension Management in Government.
- Financial Aspects of Employee Welfare Schemes.
- Training and Development in Financial Administration.
Miscellaneous:
- Recent Developments in Indian and Global Economy.
- Legal Framework governing Public Finance in India.
- Overview of Government Financial Regulations and Guidelines.
- Ethics in Financial Administration.
