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About APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts APPSC Panchayat Secretary recruitment to select candidates for the post of Panchayat Secretary (Grade IV) in AP Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service. Candidates selected through this recruitment exam are entitled to a pay scale of Rs 16,400 to 49,870. As many as 1051 vacancies are expected to be filled through this recruitment exam. To be eligible for the exam, candidates will have to fulfil certain eligibility criteria laid down by APPSC for the recruitment exam. APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 selection process includes – screening test and mains exam. The screening test is conducted in case the number of applicants is more than 25000. The mains examination is conducted for candidates selected on the basis of their performance in the screening test. Candidates will be selected to the post of Panchayat Secretary based on their performance in mains examination.
APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 Highlights
Full Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Panchayat Secretary Exam |
Short Exam Name | APPSC Panchayat Secretary |
Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
Frequency of Conduct | Vacancy Based |
Exam Level | State Level Exam |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 330 Rs [Online] |
Mode of Exam | Online and Offline |
Mode of Counselling | Online / Offline |
Number of Seats | 1051 Seats |
APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 Important Dates
APPSC Panchayat Secretary Main (Session 2019)
Past Dates and Events
11 Feb, 2020
Result | Mode: Online
28 Nov, 2019 - 03 Dec, 2019
Answer Key - Revised | Mode: Online
04 Sep, 2019 - 12 Sep, 2019
Answer Key - Provisional | Mode: Online
13 Aug, 2019 - 26 Aug, 2019
Admit Card | Mode: Online
26 Aug, 2019
Exam | Mode: Online
APPSC Panchayat Secretary Screening Test (Session 2019)
Past Dates and Events
19 Jul, 2019
Answer Key - Final | Mode: Online
20 Jun, 2019
Answer Key - Revised | Mode: Online
25 Apr, 2019 - 02 May, 2019
Answer Key - Provisional | Mode: Online
21 Apr, 2019
Exam | Mode: Offline
15 Apr, 2019 - 21 Apr, 2019
Admit Card | Mode: Online
APPSC Panchayat Secretary (Session 2019)
Past Dates and Events
27 Dec, 2018 - 29 Jan, 2019
Application | Mode: Online
28 Jan, 2019
Late Fee Application - Start Date | Mode: Online
21 Dec, 2018
Advertisement | Mode: Online
APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 Eligibility Criteria
APPSC Panchayat Secretary eligibility criteria have been prescribed by APPSC. The eligibility criteria of APPSC Panchayat Secretary contain details regarding age and educational qualification which candidates have to fulfil. Candidates before applying must check APPSC Panchayat Secretary eligibility criteria, only if they fulfil it should proceed to fill the application form. APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 eligibility criteria are given below.
Educational Qualification as APPSC Panchayat Secretary Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
Age as APPSC Panchayat Secretary Eligibility Criteria
The age of candidates should be between 18 to 42 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to reserved category.
APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 Application Process
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
The application form of APPSC Panchayat Secretary is available online Applicants will have to pay Rs 250 as application processing fee while the examination fee is Rs 80. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC, PH and ex-servicemen category need not pay the application processing fee, they will have to pay only examination fee of Rs 80. Fee can be paid through Net Banking/ Credit card /Debit Card. Candidates can check below the procedure to fill APPSC Panchayat Secretary application form.
How to fill APPSC Panchayat Secretary Application Form?
- Candidates have to first select the post ‘Panchayat Secretary Service’
- Fill the details in APPSC Panchayat Secretary application form like name, date of birth, community, contact details etc.
- After entering all details, click on ‘Proceed to Payment’ button
- Candidates receive Journal Number after successful payment
- Candidates have to upload their photograph and signature as per required dimension.
- After completing the application process, click on ‘Preview’ button and check the details carefully.
- Candidates can make the correction in details if any in this part.
- Click on download application link, to get application PDF.
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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General | Online | Female, Male | ₹ 330 | |
ST, OBC, SC | Online | Female, Male | ₹ 80 |
APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 Syllabus
APPSC Panchayat Secretary Screening Test Syllabus
Screening test
Current affairs-international, national, and regional |
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Basics of general science and their relevance to the day to day life |
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Current developments in science, technology, and information technology |
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History of modern India with emphasis upon Indian national movement |
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Economic development in India since independence |
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Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and data interpretation |
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Overview of Indian constitution |
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Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its administrative, economic, social, cultural, political, and legal implications/ problems |
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Evolution of panchayat raj system in India including constitutional amendments and reports of various committees |
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Evolution of panchayat raj system in Andhra Pradesh |
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Key schemes of Panchayat Raj department of Andhra Pradesh |
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Rural economy of Andhra Pradesh |
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Agriculture, small scale industries, rural artisans |
Rural credit scenario of Andhra Pradesh |
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Role of banks, cooperatives, and microfinance |
Women empowerment and economic development through self help groups |
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APPSC Panchayat Secretary Main Syllabus
General studies and mental ability
Events of national and international importance |
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Current affairs-international, national, and regional |
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Basics of general science and their relevance to the day to day life |
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Current developments in science, technology, and information technology |
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History of modern India with emphasis upon Indian national movement |
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Economic development in India since independence |
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Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and data interpretation |
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Basic things about disaster management (CBSE-VIII and IX standard) |
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Geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh |
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Overview of Indian constitution |
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Sustainable development and environmental protection |
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Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its administrative, economic, social, cultural, political, and legal implications/ problems |
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Loss of capital city, challenges in building new capital and it’s financial implications |
Division and rebuilding of common institutions |
Division of employees, their relocation and nativity issues |
Effect of bifurcation on commerce and entrepreneurs |
Implications to financial resources of state government |
Task of post-bifurcation infrastructure development and opportunities for investments |
Socioeconomic, cultural and demographic impact of bifurcation |
Impact of bifurcation on river water sharing and consequential issues |
Andhra Pradesh reorganization act, 2014 on Andhra Pradesh and the arbitrariness of certain provisions |
Rural development and problems in rural areas with special reference to Andhra Pradesh
Evolution of panchayat raj system in India including constitutional amendments and reports of various committees |
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Evolution of panchayat raj system in Andhra Pradesh |
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Roles and responsibilities of panchayat secretary |
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Rural sociology |
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History and evolution of schemes catering to upliftment of rural poor |
Flagship rural development schemes of rural development department of government of India and Andhra Pradesh |
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Key schemes of Panchayat Raj department of Andhra Pradesh |
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Rural economy of Andhra Pradesh |
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Agriculture, small scale industries, rural artisans |
Rural credit scenario of Andhra Pradesh |
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Role of banks, cooperatives, and micro finance |
Community based organizations and convergence of welfare schemes |
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Women empowerment and economic development through self help groups |
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Revenue and expenditure management of local bodies |
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Accounting and administering funds received under various schemes |
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APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 Exam Pattern
According to APPSC Panchayat Secretary, the screening test will comprise total 150 questions. Total duration of the exam is 150 minutes. The test carries 150 marks. For each wrong answer, 1/3rd marks will be deducted. The questions of screening test will be objective type and will be of degree standard. The mains examination of APPSC Panchayat Secretary will be conducted in computer-based mode July 2019. The mains examination according to APPSC Panchayat Secretary exam pattern 2019 consists of two papers – I and II. Total marks allotted for the mains exam is 300. There is negative marking of 1/3rd for wrong answers. The detailed APPSC Panchayat Secretary exam pattern is given below.
APPSC Panchayat Secretary Exam Pattern of Screening Test
Screening Test | Number of questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum marks |
150 | 150 | 150 |
APPSC Panchayat Secretary Exam Pattern of Mains Exam
Papers | Number of questions | Duration of exam | Maximum marks |
Paper I | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Paper II | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Total | 300 |
APPSC Panchayat Secretary admit card is released online. Candidates have to enter the required login credentials to download APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 hall ticket. The admit card contains candidates name, roll number, category, date of birth, photograph, signature, date, time and exam centre. No admit card is not sent to candidates by post. APPSC Panchayat Secretary admit card 2019 will be issued to candidates who submit their application form successfully. To appear for the exam, candidates have to carry photo-identity proof along with the printed copy of admit card.
APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 Exam Centers
State | City |
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Andhra Pradesh | Srikakulam |
Visakhapatnam | |
Vizianagaram | |
East Godavari | |
West Godavari | |
Krishna | |
Guntur | |
Prakasam | |
Nellore | |
Chittoor | |
Kadapa | |
Anantapur | |
Kurnool |
Documents Required at Exam
- Admit card
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Driving license
- College ID card
- Voter ID card
- ID Card issued by Government
The answer key of APPSC Panchayat Secretary has been released by APPSC. APPSC Panchayat Secretary answer key 2019 is available online for all sets. The answer key helps candidates to check the correct answers of questions asked in the exam. While checking the answers, can file objection if they find any incorrect answer. Candidates can submit objection in case of discrepancies in APPSC Panchayat Secretary answer key.
The result of APPSC Panchayat Secretary will be declared in two stages – Screening Test and Final. APPSC has announce the result of prelims screening test on July 19, 2019. On the basis of APPSC Panchayat Secretary result 2019 of screening test, candidates will be selected for the mains exam. APPSC Panchayat Secretary 2019 final result will be declared based on the marks obtained by candidates in mains exam. The result will be available online. The roll numbers of qualified candidates will be made available in PDF format. APPSC will release the marks of each candidate few days after the declaration of result.
The cutoff of APPSC Panchayat is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates will have to secure to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of selection process. APPSC Panchayat Secretary cutoff is released separately for screening test and mains/final. The cutoff of screening test is the marks secured by last selected candidates. Based on APPSC Panchayat Secretary cutoff of screening test, candidates will be shortlisted for the mains exam. In 2016, APPSC Panchayat Secretary cutoff for Srikakulam and Vizianagaram district was 47.65 while it was 38.93 for Vishakhapatnam. The cutoff for Prakasam district was 51.67 while it was 47.32 for Kurnool. There are two types of cutoffs in mains examination – qualifying and overall. The minimum qualifying marks for the mains examination is 40% for OC category while it is 35% for BC category. The qualifying cutoff for SC, ST and PH category is 30%. Besides, the qualifying cutoff, candidates will have to secure the overall APPSC Panchayat Secretary cutoff for selection.
Documents Required at Counselling
- Community, nativity and date of birth certificate
- Declaration by the un-employed
- School study certificate
- Certificate of residence
- Medical certificate for the blind (if applicable)
- Certificate of hearing disability and hearing assessment (if applicable)
- Medical certificate in respect of orthopedically handicapped candidates (if applicable)
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate
- Local status certificate (if applicable)
General Information
Questions related to APPSC Panchayat Secretary
in the hall ticket there is my photo without signature they allow to exam or not what to do
Hi,
Nothing can be assured regarding it but hopefully they might allow you to give your exam. Now all you can do is wait for the exam to be conducted and if you can then please try informing the concerned authorities through mail about your query, Although the chances are quite low but still there are possibilities that somebody can reply you and guide you about the right thing to be done in such situations.
All the best!!
when your relesed panchayat seceretry mains result 2019
Hello dear student !
If you are asking about the releasing date of result of Panchayat secretary mains examination, then as per the recent notifications , the tentative date was in the month of February so there are chances that the result will be out in the end of February. Meaning, the result can also gets postpone to next month.
Hope this will help you