AP Treasuries and Accounts (District) Sub-Service Senior Accountant in Branch-II (Category-I) Syllabus
The comprehensive syllabus for the AP Treasuries and Accounts (District) Sub-Service Senior Accountant in Branch-II (Category-I) exam typically includes the following subjects:
1. General Studies and Mental Ability
Current Affairs:
- Regional, National, and International importance.
General Science:
- Contemporary developments in science and technology.
Indian History and Culture:
- With a focus on AP history and culture.
Geography:
- Physical, social, and economic geography of India, particularly Andhra Pradesh.
Indian Polity:
- Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, reforms, and e-governance initiatives.
Indian Economy:
- Planning, development, economic reforms, and agriculture in India, with an emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
Mental Ability:
- Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and data interpretation.
Disaster Management:
- Vulnerability profile, prevention, and mitigation strategies, response mechanisms.
2. Arithmetic and Logical Reasoning
Arithmetic:
- Number systems, fractions, percentages, profit and loss, ratios and proportions, averages, interest calculations, time and work, time and distance.
Logical Reasoning:
- Patterns, sequences, analogies, syllogisms, and puzzles.
3. Accountancy and Auditing
Basic Accountancy:
- Principles of accounting, journal entries, ledger accounts, trial balance, final accounts, depreciation, and inventory valuation.
Cost Accounting:
- Basics of cost accounting, types of costs, cost sheet preparation, and cost control techniques.
Auditing:
- Types of audits, audit planning, vouching, verification of assets and liabilities, internal control systems, and audit reports.
Government Accounting:
- Treasury operations, accounting procedures, preparation and presentation of accounts, financial administration, and budgetary control.
4. General Financial Rules (GFR) and Treasury Code
General Financial Rules (GFR):
- Overview of GFR, delegation of financial powers, and procurement procedures.
Treasury Code:
- Andhra Pradesh Treasury Code, rules and regulations governing treasury operations, and maintenance of cash books and registers.
5. Information Technology and Computer Applications
Basic IT:
- Overview of computer systems, hardware, software, and networking.
MS Office Applications:
- Word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and email management.
E-Governance:
- Digital initiatives in government, online services, and cyber security basics.
6. Andhra Pradesh Financial Code (APFC)
APFC Overview:
- Rules for the management of government funds, guidelines for budget preparation, and control over expenditure.
APFC Procedures:
- Sanctioning of expenditure, management of contingencies, and control over advances.
7. Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
IPC Overview:
- General principles of criminal liability, punishments, and major offenses.
CrPC Overview:
- Procedures for investigation, inquiry, trial, and appeals in criminal cases.
