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APPSC Endowment Executive Officer (EEO) Grade III - Exam Pattern and Syllabus

To crack the APPSC Endowment Executive Officer (EEO) Grade-III exam, you must navigate the following three distinct phases:

Phase Purpose Mode
Screening Filtering Candidates Offline (Objective)
Mains Final Merit Selection CBT / Offline (Objective)
CPT Qualifying Test Computer Based

Scheme for Recruitment to the Post of Executive Officers, Grade-III in A.P. Endowments Subordinate Service

Scheme for Screening Test
(Written Exanimation - Objective Type - Bachelor's Degree Standard)
Section & Subject Questions; Duration; Marks
Section–A: General Studies & Mental Ability 50 Questions; 50 Minutes; 50 Marks
Section–B: Hindu Philosophy & Temple System 100 Questions; 100 Minutes; 100 Marks
Total 150 Questions; 150 Minutes; 150 Marks
Note: The Screening Test is only conducted if the number of applicants exceeds 200 times the available vacancies. Candidates will be shortlisted to the Main Examination in the ratio as may be decided by the Commission.
Scheme for Main Examination
(Written Exanimation - Objective Type - Bachelor's Degree Standard - Offline / Computer Based Test)
Paper & Subject Questions; Duration; Marks
Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability 150 Questions; 150 Minutes; 150 Marks
Paper-II: Hindu Philosophy & Temple System 150 Questions; 150 Minutes; 150 Marks
Total 300 Questions; 300 Minutes; 300 Marks
Note: Based on the merit in the Main Examination, candidates will be shortlisted for Computer Proficiency Test.
Scheme and Syllabus for Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
The Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), officially titled "Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software," is a mandatory qualifying exam for various APPSC recruitments. No candidate shall be eligible for appointment unless he/she qualifies the Computer Proficiency Test (As per G.O.Ms.No.26, G.A. (Ser-B) Dept., Dated: 24.02.2023).
Click here for Scheme and Syllabus of the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Important Notes:

Negative Marks: Each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.

Language: The question paper is set in English and translated into Telugu Language. English version will be considered as the authentic version for valuation purpose.

Syllabus for Recruitment to the post of Executive Officers, Grade-III in A.P. Endowments Subordinate Service

PAPER–I/Section-A: GENERAL STUDIES AND MENTAL ABILITY

  1. Major Current Events and Issues pertaining to International, National and State of Andhra Pradesh.
  2. General Science and its applications to the day to day life. Contemporary developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology.
  3. History of India – emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects with a focus on AP and Indian National Movement.
  4. Geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh.
  5. Indian Polity and Governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-Governance initiatives.
  6. Indian Economy and Planning
  7. Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
  8. Disaster Management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster
  9. Logical reasoning, analytical ability and logical interpretation.
  10. Data Analysis: Tabulation of data, Visual representation of data, Basic data analysis (Summary Statistics such as mean, median, mode and variance) and Interpretation.

PAPER-II/Section-B: HINDU PHILOSOPHY & TEMPLE SYSTEM

  1. Ramayanam: Basic Knowledge about different characters in Ramayanam – Various parts (Kandaas) of Ramayanam – Dynasties mentioned in Ramayanam. Basic Knowledge about various places mentioned in Ramayanam.
  2. Mahabharatham: Basic Knowledge about different characters in Mahabharatham – Various parts (Parvaas) of Mahabharatham – Dynasties mentioned in Mahabharatham. Basic Knowledge about various places mentioned in Mahabharatham.
  3. Bhagavatham: Basic Knowledge about different characters in Bhagavatham – Various parts (Skandams) of Bhagavatham – Basic Knowledge about various placesmentioned in Bhagavatham.
  4. Hindu Puranams: Basic knowledge in various Hindu Puranams – Basic Knowledge about various places mentioned in Puranams.
  5. Temple Agamas - Different Agamas in Hindu Sastraas:
    I) Vaishnavam: a) Vaikhanasam, b) Pancharathram, c) Chattada Srivaishnavam.
    II) Saivam: a) Smardham, b) Adi Saiva, c) Veera Saiva, d) Jangama, e) Kapalika etc.
    III) Mother Goddesses: Sakteyam.
  6. Hindu Festivals & Fine Arts:Hindu Festivals that will be celebrated in different parts of India. Classical fine Arts of Indian origin.
  7. Vedic Culture: Yagnas & Yagams in Vedic Culture – Vedas – Upavedas – Upanishads – Dharmas in different stages of life.
  8. Philosophies, Cults and Gurus: Different Philosophies & Cults in Hindu Religion and Gurus who Professed Different Philosophies & Cults In The History Of Hindu Religion: Alwars (Vaishnavait Gurus); Nayanars(Saivait Gurus); Sankarachrya (Advaitha); Ramanujacharya(Visishtadvaitha); Madhwacharya (Dvaithadvaitham); Basava (Veera Saiva).
  9. Family Structure: Family structure in Hindu Society – Adoption – Succession.
  10. Sources of Income for Temples and Charitable Institutions: Allocation of funds of Endowment Institutions for different purposes. (Section 57 of Endowments Act, 30/87).
  11. Duties of Executive Officers: Duties of Executive Officers of Endowment Institutions (Section 29 of Endowments Act, 30/87).
  12. Basic knowledge on Land Records: Law relating to Endowments Lands, [ROR Act (Record of Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Book Act) & Sections 75 to 86 of Endowments Act 30/87)].

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