APPSC Panchayat Secretary District Wise Cut Off Marks of Screening Test - 2017

The APPSC Group 3 (Panchayat Secretary) cut off has been reduced in various districts following the implementation of negative marks in the evaluation of answer sheets. Candidates have been selected in 1:50 ratio in all the districts.

A total of 52750 candidates have been selected across the state. Highest cut off is in Prakasam district with 51.67 marks and Chittoor district has 32.21 cut off marks.

If there is clash with same cut offs, candidates with more age will be given preference. Panchayat Secretry Main examination will be held on 6th August 2017.

District wise cut offs are given below:

Srikakulam District: 47.65 marks
Vizianagaram district: 47.65 marks
Visakhapatnam district: 38.93 marks
East Godavari district: 43.96 marks
West Godavari district: 40.94 marks
Krishna district: 47.32 marks
Guntur district: 44.63 marks
Prakasam district: 51.67 marks
Nellore district: 32.89 marks
Chittoor district: 32.21 marks
Kadapa district: 41.95 marks
Anantapur district: 43.62 marks
Kurnool district: 47.32 marks

APPSC Changes Exam Dates for DL, Group 2 and Panchayat Secretary Main Exams - 2017

APPSC has changed the examination schedules for Group 2 main, Panchayat secretary main exams and Degree lecturers recruitment exams. The changed dates are as follows:

Group 2 Main: 15th and 16th July 2017

Panchayat Secretary Main: 6th August 2017

Degree college lecturers:

General Studies: 6th June 2017

English, Hindi, Economics, History, Mathematics, Botany, Statistics: 6th June

7th June: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Commerce, Telugu, Computer Science.

7th June: Computer Applications, Political Science, Zoology.

8th June : Microbiology, Physics.

No examination will be conducted for subjects of lecturers in Oriya, Urdu and Geology as no eligible candidates have applied for these posts. For Panchayat secretary posts, exam will be held in Hyderabad also.

APPSC Panchayat Secretary Expected Cut Off Marks of Screening Test - 2017

The APPSC has sent shocks to the candidates appeared for the Panchayat Secretary Preliminary / Screening test examination on 23 April 2017. The details of expected cut off are given below. The official key will be released by APPSC within two days.

The question paper was very tough and several students felt as if they have appeared for civil services or group 1 examination. The questions on rural development and issues were very tough for all the candidates. Those scored will in this section will make in to the Panchayat Secretary main exam.

Hence the cut off for the Main examination will be extremely low. The experts suggest the candidates who score around 60-65 out of 150 marks will make sure to main examination.

The cut off will be even less as the APPSC has implemented minus marks system for this exam. Current affairs and questions on bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh have got less priority in the question paper.

APPSC Panchayat Secretary Screening Test Key 2017 f or All Series Papers

APPSC has conducted Panchayat Secretary preliminary / screening test on 23rd April 2017. The key for A, B, C and D series papers is given below. The key is prepared by the experts in respective subjects. APPSC will release the preliminary key within a week.

Indian Constitution Objective Bits for APPSC Panchayat Secretaries Screening Test and Group 2 Exams - 2017

Following are important objective multiple choice questions useful for APPSC Panchayat Secretaries screening test / Group 2 mains exams along with other competitive exams in India. The questions are from the Constitution of India.

1) Modern State is a / an ...
A) Anarchy
B) Religious State
C) Welfare State
D) All of the above
Answer: C

2) India is a / an ....... state.
A) Unitary
B) Monarchy
C) Federal
D) Quasi Federal
Answer: D

3) National Emergency can be imposed under which article of the Constitution in the event of foreign invasion?
A) 350
B) 352
C) 354
D) 356
Answer: B

4) Which type of emergency is imposed several times in India?
A) National Emergency
B) Financial Emergency
C) Constitutional Emergency
D) None of the above
Answer: C

5) Who is the head of the state in India?
A) President of India
B) Prime Minister of India
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Queen of Great Britain
Answer: A

6) The preamble of the constitution of India has been amended ..?
A) Once
B) Twice
C) Thrice
D) Never
Answer: A

7) The term 'Socialism' refers to...
A) Lesser role of Government in Economic Policy
B) Greater role for Government in Economic Policy
C) Government intervention in religious matters
D) All the above
Answer: B

8) Citizenship in India is...
A) Dual Citizenship
B) Single Citizenship
C) Multi Citizenship
D) None of the above
Answer: B

Indian Economy Objective Bits for Group 2 and Panchayat Secretaries Exams of APPSC

Following are the important objective multiple choice questions useful for Group - 2 Mains and Panchayat Secretaries exam in Andhra Pradesh to be conducted by APPSC. The questions are from Indian Economy subject.

1) Who is the then Finance Minister of India to introduce LPG (Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation) development model in 1991?
A) Dr. Manmohan Singh
B) PV Narasimha Rao
C) Rajiv Gandhi
D) Yashwant Sinha

2) Deficit in BOP (Balance of Payments) of India as on 1990-91 has reached to...
A) 9.7 Billion Dollars
B) 9.5 Billion Dollars
C) 9.9 Billion Dollars
D) 9.3 Billion Dollars

3) Who intriduced the concept of Free Trade (Laissez Faire)?
A) JM Keynes
B) Jagadish Bhagawati
C) Adam Smith
D) Amartya Sen

4) Identify the industries reserved for public sector in 1991 New Industrial Policy.
A) Defence Equipment
B) Atomic Energy
C) Railway Transport
D) All the above

5) Which of the following sectors is not allowed 100 percent foreign direct investment?
A) Banks
B) Insurance
C) Pension
D) All the above

6) MRTP (Monopoly Restriction and Trade Practices) Act was passed in...?
A) 1967
B) 1968
C) 1969
D) 1970

7) Who is the Prime Minister of Britain to introduce economic reforms in that country?
A) Tony Blair
B) Margaret Thacher
C) Churchill
D) Theresa May

8) Disinvestment is part of the which of the following practices?
A) Liberalisation
B) Privatisation
C) Globalisation
D) All the above

9) Which of the following is a Multi National Company?
A) Samsung
B) Videocon
C) Godrej
D) Dabur

10) National Investment Fund was started in the year...?
A) 2002
B) 2003
C) 2004
D) 2005

Answers:

1-A
2-A
3-C
4-D
5-D
6-C
7-B
8-B
9-A
10-D

AP Geography Bits for APPSC Panchayat Secretaries Recruitment - 2017

Following are some objective multiple choice questions useful for APPSC Panchayat Secretaries (Group 3) Recruitment and Group 1 recruitment exams. The questions are from AP Geography / General Knowledge of Andhra Pradesh.

1) How many districts are there in Andhra Pradesh
A) 10 b) 12 C) 13 D) 17
Answer: C

2) Which is the largest district by area in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Vijayawada
B) Ananthapuram
C) Kurnool
D) Nellore
Answer: B

3) Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple is located in which of the following districts?
A) Chittoor
B) Krishna
C) Nellore
D) Kurnool
Answer: A (Chittoor)

4) Which is the largest city in Andhra Pradesh by area wise?
A) Vijayawada
B) Visakhapatnam
C) Guntur
D) Tirupati
Answer: B

5) Andhra University at Vizag was established in?
A) 1920
B) 1926
C) 1930
D) 1937
Answer: B

6) Seshachalam Hills are declared as biosphere reserved of India in?
A) 2006
B) 2008
C) 2010
D) 2012
Answer: 2010

7) The Srisailam Dam is build on the river..?
A) Krishna
B) Godavari
C) Tungabhadra
D) Swarnamukhi
Answer: A

8) Telangana state is separated from Andhra Pradesh on?
A) 2nd June 2015
B) 2nd June 2014
C) 2nd June 2013
D) 2nd June 2012
Answer: B

APPSC Panchayat Secretaries Exam Scheme and Important Dates - 2017

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced recruitment notification for the posts of Panchayat Secretaries in Grade -4 (Group 3) category. The vacancies available are 1055. Age of the candidates should be between 18-42 years as on 1st July 2016.

The screening test for Panchayat Secretaries recruitment will be held on 23rd April 2017. The main examination will be held on 16th July 2017 for the shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications: Candidates should have passed in Degree in any discipline. Age relaxations are applicable as per the rules.

Scheme of the examination:

Paper 1: General Studies and Mental Ability: 150 marks
Paper 2: Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh: 150 marks

APPSC Panchayat Secretaries Recruitment 2017 for 1055 Posts - Prelims on 23 April

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released recruitment notification for the posts of Panchayat Secretaries Grade - 4 (Group 3) with 1055 posts in various districts. The online application process commences through psc.ap.gov.in .

Panchayat Secretaries (Grade 4) Group - 3: 1055 vacancies

Selection Process:

The selection process for Panchayat Secretary posts consists of preliminary and main examinations. The dates of these tests are given below:

Preliminary Test: 23 April 2024
Main Exam: 16 July 2024

The APPSC has also announced recruitment notifications for Group 1, Hostel Welfare Officers, Town Planning Assistants, Agriculture Officers, Assistant Directors in Town Planning and Country Planning etc. For more information, see psc.ap.gov.in .

APPSC Group 3 Notification for 1055 Panchayat Secretary Posts - 2016

APPSC is gearing up to issue Group 3 (Panchayat Secretaries) recruitment notification by the end of December 2016. The APPSC chairman Prof Uday Bhaskar has informed that the commission will release the Group 3 notification to fill 1055 posts of Panchayat Secretaries in AP.

He also informed that there are about 100 vacancies in Group 1 category. The Group 1 recruitment notification is also on the cards.

The APPSC has announced Group 2 notification for 982 posts and received about 2.5 lakhs applications till the date. 10th December 2016 is the last date for Group 1 application submission.

The preliminary examination for Group 2 will be held in February 2017 and main exam will be conducted in May 2017. AEE main examination will be conducted on 29th and 30th December 2016. About 34000 candidates were qualified for AEE main examination.

APPSC Panchayat Secretary Screening Test Syllabus and Exam Scheme - 2016

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the final syllabus and examination scheme for the recruitment to the post of Panchayat Secretary (Grade IV) in AP Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service. The notification is likely to be released by APPSC in 2016.

Scheme of Examination:

Screening Test: 150 questions - 150 marks - 150 minutes

Main Examination:

1) Paper 1 General Studies and Mental Ability: 150 questions - 150 marks - 150 minutes.
2) Paper 2 Rural Development and Problems in Rural Areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh: 150 questions - 150 marks - 150 minutes.

The screening test syllabus is as follows:

1. Current affairs - international, national and regional.
2. Basics of General Science and their relevance to the day to day life. Current developments in science, technology and information technology
3. History of Modern India with emphasis upon Indian national movement.
4. Economic development in India since independence.
5. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
6. Overview of Indian Constitution.
7. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative,
Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and legal implications / problems.
8. Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in India including Constitutional amendments and reports of Various Committees.
9. Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in Andhra Pradesh
10. Key Schemes of Panchayat Raj Department of A.P
11. Rural Economy of Andhra Pradesh: Agricu
lture, Small scale Industries Rural artisans.
12. Rural Credit Scenario of Andhra Pradesh: Role of Banks, co-operatives and Micro Finance.
13. Women Empowerment and Economic
development through Self Help Groups.

APPSC Panchayat Secretaries Recruitment 2016 - Prelims Syllabus and Question Paper Model

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has released the schedule for Panchayat Secretary recruitment. About 1000 vacancies of panchayat secretaries will be filled through this recruitment. The APPSC will release the notification in September 2016.

The APPSC has decided to conduct Screening Test / Preliminary exam to shortlist the candidates for further selection process. The screening test will be held in December 2016 and Final / Main examination will be conducted in February 2017.

The screening test question paper for panchayat secretaries posts will be for 150 marks. The questions will be in objective multiple choice mode. Following is the syllabus for Panchayat Secretaries Screening Test - 2016 as prescribed by APPSC.

1) Panchayat Raj System and Rural Development - 50 marks
2) Current Affairs of national and international importance: 50 marks
3) History, Geography and Disaster Management etc: 50 marks

1000 Panchayat Secretaries Posts in Andhra Pradesh - Notification by September 2016

The APPSC (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission) is gearing up to release recruitment notification for the posts of Panchayat Secretaries (Grade - 4) by the end of September 2016. The expected vacancies are 1000 (one thousand).

The APPSC Chairman Prof. Udaya Bhaskar has informed that the commission will release recruitment notifications for Panchayat Secretaries (PS), Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE), and other posts by this month end.

The APPSC Commissioner also assured that the candidates who are eligible for various posts through age relaxation GO will be allowed to write Group 2 and other recruitment exams for which notifications may be delayed.

The APPSC is likely to request the Government to make the age relaxation GO valid for one year or till the recruitment notification is released by APPSC.

APPSC Panchayat Secretaries Final Syllabus under Group 3 Recruitment - 2016

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released syllabus for Group 3 Services (Panchayat Secretaries Recruitment - Grade 4). Following is the final syllabus for Paper 1 (General Studies) and Paper 2 (Panchayat Raj System and Rural Development).

Also Read:

APPSC Group 4 Final Syllabus - 2016

APPSC Group 2 Final Syllabus - 2016

GROUP- III SERVICES PANCHAYAT SECRETARY (GRADE - IV)

PAPER -I : GENERAL STUDIES

1. Events of national and international importance.
2. Current affairs- inter national, national and regional.
3. Basics of General Science and their relevance to the day to day life.
Current developments in science, technology and information technology
4. History of Modern India with emphases upon Indian national movement.
5. Economic development in India since independence.
6. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.
7. Basic things about Disaster management (CBSE-VIII & IX Standard).
8. Geography of India- Physical, Cultural, Demographic, Economic, Social
and Infrastructural aspects - Geography of A.P
9. Indian Constitution and Polity.
10. Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection

PAPER - II Syllabus

1. Evolution of A.P Panchayat Raj system from 1956
2. Roles and responsibilities of Panchayat Secretary
3. Rural Sociology: History and Evolution of schemes catering to upliftment of Rural Poor
4. Flagship Rural Development schemes of Rural Development Department of Government of India and Andhra Pradesh
5. Key Schemes of Panchayat Raj Department
6. Rural Economy of Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture, Small scale Industries
7. Rural Credit Scenario of Andhra Pradesh: Role of Banks, cooperatives
and Micro Finance
8. Community Based Organisations and convergence of Welfare Schemes
9. Women Empowerment and Economic development through Self Help
Groups
10. Revenue and Expenditure Management of Local Bodies
11. Accounting and administering funds received under various schemes.

APPSC Panchayat Secretaries Recruitment for 1000 Posts - Notification in 2016

APPSC will issue recruitment notification for the posts of Panchayat Secretaries (Grade 4) very soon in 2016. There are 1000 vacancies and these will be considered as Group 3 category posts. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has also revised the syllabus for Group 3 recruitment which will be applicable to Panchayat Secretaries recruitment.

Qualifications: Candidates should have passed in Graduation / Degree in any discipline. The detailed guidelines will be issued by the APPSC / Government of Andhra Pradesh soon and will be displayed on the website.

Also Read:

5991 Police Constables and SI Posts in AP

APPSC Group 1 Recruitment

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment for 750 posts


The selection procedure consists of written examination with two papers. Paper 1 will deal with General Studies and Paper 2 consists of questions on Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.

Candidates have to apply online only through the website of APPSC at apspsc.gov.in OR psc.ap.gov.in . The recruitment process is likely to be completed in 2016 and will be updated here.

Hostel Welfare Posts in AP

1000 Technical Posts in Various Departments in AP

Panchayat Secretaries - 1000 Vacancies in AP

10000 Vacancies in Andhra Pradesh - Groups, Constables, SI and Panchayat Secretaries Jobs 2016

The Government of Andhra Pradesh is gearing up to announced recruitment notification for about 1000 posts in various categories. The APPSC will have 4009 posts and Police Recruitment Board will be taking up the recruitment of 5991 posts for various categories of posts.

Also Read:

5991 Police Constables and SI Posts in AP

APPSC Group 1 Recruitment

APPSC Group 2 Recruitment for 750 posts

The AP Government has approved 10000 posts with vacancies in Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 categories. There are 94 vacancies in Group 1, 750 vacancies in Group 2 and 1000 posts in Group 3 categories.

The Finance department has issued orders approving allocations for the recruitment. There are 422 vacancies in medical and health department.

More posts from APPSC:

Hostel Welfare Posts in AP

1000 Technical Posts in Various Departments in AP

Panchayat Secretaries - 1000 Vacancies in AP


Apart from these, there are 1000 vacancies in technical categories of various departments. In police recruitment board, the vacancies are as follows: SI in Civil department - 287, Women SI - 110, Constables - 1103, Women Constables - 60.

The recruitment boards concerned will identify the vacancies zone / district wise and frame gruidelines before issuing recruitment notifications.

Group 1, Group 2, Panchayat Secretaries, Engineer Vacancies in Andhra Pradesh - 2016

The APPSC (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission) is gearing up to announce notifications for as many as 4000 posts in various deparments. Vacancies are available in Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Technical and other departments. There are about 6000 vacancies in police and jails departments. The proposed 4000 vacancies are in various departments as mentioned below:

Group 1 Vacancies:

Deputy Collectors: 3 posts
DSP: 24 posts
ACTOs (Assistant Commercial Tax Officers): 13 posts
Municipal Commissioners: 13 posts
Excise and prohibition Assistant Superintendents: 10 posts
District Sainik Welfare officers: 2 posts
District Social welfare officers: 4 posts
District Registrars: 8 posts
Assistant Commissioners in Labour Department: 10 posts

Group 2 Vacancies:

Municipal Commissioners in Grade 3: 12 posts
Deputy Tahasildars: 250 posts
Auditors: 35 posts
Senior Accounts Officers: 180 posts
Junior Accounts Officers: 35 posts
Assistant Section Officers: 97 posts
Assistant Commercial Tax Officers (ACTOs): 90 posts

Group 3 vacancies:
Panchayat Secretaries: 1000 posts

Technical / Engineering Posts:

Town and Country Planning: 13 posts
Tribal welfare and engineering department: 40 posts
Geology department: 53 posts
Public Health and Engineering: 210 posts
Labour department: 4 posts
Deputy Surveyors: 200 posts
Engineers in Irrigation department: 350 posts
Engineers in Panchayat Raj department: 88 posts
Mines and Geology: 30 posts
Assistant Directors in Planning Department: 8 posts

Other vacancies:

Disaster Management department: 107 posts
Sainik welfare: 20 posts
BC, SC and ST welfare: 125 posts
College Education (Lecturers): 235 posts
Animal Husbandry - doctors: 304 posts
Planning department: 30 posts
Medical and Health department: 422 posts (Mostly Civil Assistant Surgeons posts).

The CM office is yet to approve the vacancies and issue GO. The APPSC will start the recruitment process after the issue of GO by the AP Government.

1500 Panchayat Secretaries Posts in Andhra Pradesh - 2016

The Government of Andhra Pradesh is likely to fill 1500 Panchayat Secretaries posts very soon. The recruitment notification is getting ready and due for approval from Government.

There are 20000 posts in Andhra Pradesh in total which includes Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 and other posts. These posts will be filled by APPSC and departments concerned.

It is observed that the Government of AP may opt of two stage / phases recruitment for Panchayat Secretaries. First phase notification will be for 1000 posts and another notification for remaining 500 posts.

Candidates should have passed in Graduation in any discipline for the posts of Panchayat Secretaries. Written examination will have two papers. They are General studies and a paper on Rural Development and
Problems and issues.

2400 Panchyat Secretaries Posts in Andhra Pradesh - 2015

The Panchayat Raj Minister of Andhra Pradesh has announced that 2400 Panchayat Secretaries posts will be filled after the reconstitution of APPSC in the coming months. The expected candidates will be around 2400. The Government is likely to release Panchayat Secretaries Recruitment notification soon after the formation of new APPSC.

The Minister has said that the Panchayat Secretaries recruitment will be done with district as a unit. There are about 2400 vacancies in PR department of Andhra Pradesh as on the date. The detailed notification with district wise vacancies may be displayed on the website apspsc.gov.in .

The previous Andhra Pradesh government has recruited 2677 candidates for the panchayat secretary posts. The APPSC has conducted the entire recruitment process and the written examination was conducted on 23 February 2014.

The previous Panchayat Secretary posts notification was released on 30th December 2013 and written examination was held in February 2014. Details of written exam like syllabus, model question papers, old papers and bit banks will be made available on this site very soon.

2600 Panchayat Secretaries Recruitment in Andhra Pradesh - December 2014

The Government of Andhra Pradesh is gearing up to recruit Panchayat Secretaries (PS) posts. The Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Water Supply, Ch. Ayyannapatrudu has informed that the Government will release the Panchayat Secretaries Recruitment notification within 10 days. The vacancies will be around 2600.

The Minister has said that the recruitment will be conducted with district as a unit. There are about 3600 vacancies in PR department of Andhra Pradesh as on the date. The detailed notification may be displayed on the website apspsc.gov.in .

The previous United Andhra Pradesh government has recruited 2677 candidates for the panchayat secretary posts. The APPSC has conducted the recruitment process and written exam was held on 23 February 2014.

The previous notification for Panchayar Secretaries posts was released on 30th December 2013 and exam was held in February 2014. Details of written exam like syllabus, model question papers, old papers and bit banks will be made available on this site very soon.