AP Secretariat Sub-Service Assistant Section Officer (GAD) Syllabus
Here’s a comprehensive syllabus for the AP Secretariat Sub-Service Assistant Section Officer (GAD) 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.
- Indian History and Culture: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History with 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: General Administration (GAD)
Indian Polity and Governance:
- Constitution of India: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties, and Amendment Procedures.
- Union and State Government: Structure, Powers, and Functions.
- Public Policy and Governance: Role of various institutions in Governance.
- Legislative procedures: Parliament and State Legislatures.
- Administrative Reforms and Good Governance initiatives in India.
General Administration Department (GAD):
- Role and Functions of the GAD in State Administration.
- Procedures and Processes in GAD: File management, Office procedures, Drafting, and Noting.
- Service Rules and Regulations: Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, Conduct Rules, Leave Rules, and Pension Rules.
- Human Resource Management: Recruitment, Training, and Development of Civil Servants.
- Protocol and Ceremonial functions: Procedures and conventions.
Administrative Structure:
- Organizational Structure of State Government.
- Role and Functions of Secretariat, Departments, and Directorates.
- Coordination between different departments.
- Role of District Administration in the implementation of government policies.
Public Administration:
- Principles of Public Administration: Hierarchy, Unity of Command, Span of Control, Authority, and Responsibility.
- Administrative Ethics: Accountability, Transparency, and Ethical Governance.
- E-Governance: Initiatives and Applications in State Administration.
- Role of Information Technology in Administration.
Human Rights and Legal Framework:
- Human Rights: Universal Declaration of Human Rights, National and State Human Rights Commissions.
- Right to Information (RTI) Act: Provisions, Procedures, and Implementation.
- Right to Services: Ensuring timely and transparent delivery of public services.
- Anti-Corruption Measures: Legal provisions and role of vigilance departments.
Public Sector Management:
- Management of Public Enterprises: Autonomy and Accountability.
- Financial Management in Government: Budgeting, Auditing, and Performance Monitoring.
- Role of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in State Development.
- Issues and challenges in Public Sector Management.
Social Welfare and Development:
- Welfare schemes for SC/ST, Minorities, Women, and Children.
- Social Justice and Empowerment: Policies and Programs.
- Rural and Urban Development Initiatives.
- Role of NGOs and Civil Society in Development.
Disaster Management:
- Concepts of Disaster Management: Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Rehabilitation.
- Role of Government Agencies in Disaster Management.
- Disaster Management Act and Policy Framework.
- Case studies of Disaster Management in Andhra Pradesh.
Ethics and Integrity in Public Service:
- Ethical issues in Public Service.
- Code of Conduct for Civil Servants.
- Importance of Integrity and Transparency in Administration.
- Strategies to curb corruption in public offices.
Miscellaneous:
- Government of India Acts: Indian Evidence Act, IPC, CrPC – Basic Concepts.
- Key Acts related to GAD: Official Secrets Act, Public Records Act, and the Manual of Office Procedure.
- Overview of government policies and schemes relevant to the administrative functions.
