APPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2024
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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced the recruitment of Forest Range Officers for the year 2024. This initiative is a significant step towards strengthening the forest department and conserving the natural resources of the state.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications/Science, Engineering (Agriculture/Chemical/Civil/Computer/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical), Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science, or Zoology.
Selection Process:
The selection process will include a preliminary examination, main examination, physical test, and interview. The preliminary exam will test candidates on general studies and mental ability. Those who qualify will proceed to the main exam, which will focus on their chosen subject.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates can apply online through the APPSC official website. It is crucial to read the official notification thoroughly before applying to ensure all requirements are met.
Important Dates:
The application process will commence on a specified date and remain open for a month. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.
ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION::VIJAYAWADA
NOTIFICATION NO.11/2024, DATED: 06.03.2024
DIRECT RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF FOREST RANGE OFFICERS
IN A.P. FOREST SERVICE
(GENERAL RECRUITMENT)
PARA – 1:
1.1.
Applications
are invited through online for recruitment to the post of Forest Range Officers
in A.P. Forest Service for a total of 37 vacancies in the scale of pay of Rs. 48,440/-
– 1,37,220/- within the age group of 18
- 30 years as on 01.07.2024.
1.2.
The
candidate shall apply online through Commission’s Website https://psc.ap.gov.in
The application
can be submitted from 15/04/2024 to 05/05/2024
up to 11:59 mid night.
1.3.
The
applicant who desires to apply for the above post shall login the Commission’s
Website, with his/her registered OTPR number. In case, the candidate is
applying for the first time to the post notified by A.P.P.S.C. he/she shall
register his/her bio-data particulars through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the Commission’s Website viz.,
https://psc.ap.gov.in. Once applicant registers his/her
particulars, a user ID is generated and sent to his/her registered mobile
number and email ID.
Note: i. One Time Profile
Registration (OTPR) is not considered as an application for any post under any
circumstances.
ii. The applicants are advised to retain their
mobile number and Email ID registered in OTPR for receiving OTP/SMS for further
communication.
1.4.
The
Commission conducts Screening Test, in case candidates exceeds 200 times the
number of vacancies notified, as per G.O.Ms.No.39, General Administration
(Ser.A) Department, dated: 26.03.2019 and the candidates will be short listed
to the Main Examination (CBT) in the ratio as may be decided by the Commission
at an appropriate time in terms of G.O.Ms.No.5, General Administration (Ser-A)
Dept., dt: 05.01.2018. The dates of
Screening Test and Main Examination will be announced separately.
1.5.
In
respect of Screening Test, the objective type examination will be held in
offline mode (OMR based). The Main Examination would be in objective type and questions
are to be answered on computer system. Instructions regarding computer based
recruitment test (CBT) are attached as Annexure - III.
1.6.
A
general Mock Test facility is available to the applicants on the Commission’s
website to acquaint themselves with the computer based recruitment test. Applicant
can visit the website and practice the answering pattern under MOCK TEST option
available on main page of Website https://psc.ap.gov.in .
1.7.
The
applicant is required to visit the Commission’s website regularly to keep
himself / herself updated until completion of the recruitment process. The
Commission’s website information is final for all correspondence. No individual
correspondence by any means will be entertained under any circumstances.
1.8.
HALL
TICKETS for the Screening and Main Examination will be hosted on Commission’s
website. Instructions would be given through the website regarding downloading
of Hall Tickets.
1.9.
All
desirous and eligible candidates shall apply online after satisfying themselves
as per the terms and conditions of this recruitment notification. Any application
sent through any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained under any
circumstances. Submission of application form by the candidate is construed as he
/ she read the notification and shall abide by the terms and conditions laid
down there under.
1.10.
The
details of vacancies are as follows:
ZONAL
POST
Name of the Post |
No. of vacancies |
Total |
|||
Forest Range
Officers in A.P. Forest Service |
Zone-I |
Zone-II |
Zone-III |
Zone-IV |
37 |
08 |
11 |
10 |
08 |
Note: Breakup of vacancy may be seen at Annexure-I.
PARA-2:
ELIGIBILITY:
i.
He
/ She is of sound health, active habits and free from any bodily defect or
infirmity rendering him unfit for such service;
ii.
His
/ Her character and antecedents are such as to qualify him/her for such service;
iii.
He
/She possesses the academic and other qualifications prescribed for the post; and
iv.
He/
She is a citizen of India.
Provided
that no candidate other than a citizen of India may be appointed except with
the previous sanction of the State Government and except in accordance with
such conditions and restrictions as they may be laid down. Such sanction shall
not be accorded unless the State Government is satisfied that sufficient number
of citizens of India, who are qualified and suitable are not available.
PARA-3:
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
The
candidate should possess the prescribed academic qualification as on the date
of this notification. The date of this
notification shall be the crucial date for calculating the experience
including the practical experience. In
respect of other than prescribed Educational Qualification, claiming
equivalence, the decision of the concerned department (Unit Officer) shall be
final.
Note: If the applicant possesses an
equivalence of qualification other than prescribed qualification in the
Commission’s notification, applicant should produce a copy of the Government
Orders to the Commission in advance within 10 days of last date for submitting
applications, failing which their application will be rejected.
Educational Qualification |
Must
possess a Bachelor’s Degree of a University in India established or incorporated
by or under a Central Act or State Act or a Provincial Act or an Institution
recognized by the University Grants Commission; or any equivalent
qualification in the following subjects:- (I)
Agriculture (II)
Botany (III)
Chemistry (IV)
Computer Applications / Computer Science (V)
Engineering (Agriculture / Chemical / Civil / Computer / Electrical / Electronics
/ Mechanical) (VI)
Environmental Science (VII)
Forestry (VIII)
Geology (IX)
Horticulture (X)
Mathematics (XI)
Physics (XII)
Statistics (XIII)
Veterinary Science (XIV)
Zoology |
Physical Requirements: No person shall be eligible for appointment by
Direct Recruitment unless: For Men: i.
He is not less than 163 Cms. in height; ii.
He has 79 Cms. around the chest on expiration and must have on full inspiration, an expansion of not less
than 5 cms; and iii.
He is able to walk 25 Kms. in Four (4) hours. For Women: i.
She is not less than 150 Cms. in height; ii.
She has 74 Cms. around the chest on expiration and must have on full
inspiration, an expansion of not less than 5 cms; and iii.
She is able to walk 16 Kms. in four (4) hours. Provided
further that in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes and
races such as Gurkhas, Nepalese, Assamese, Meghalaya, Ladakh, Nagaland, Manipuri,
Goutha, Kashmiri, Sikkimese, Bhutanese and Tripura, the minimum standard of
height shall be as follows: For Men : 152 Cms. For Women : 145 Cms N.B: Common for Men and Women: Must undergo a medical Examination
to be conducted by the Medical Board at Rajamahendravaram and produce a health |
certificate
signed by the Medical Board in the form prescribed by Article 49 of the Civil
Service Regulations testifying to the candidates sound hearing and general
physical fitness for outdoor work in the Forest Department and to the fact
that he bears on his body marks of successful vaccination. As per G.O.Ms.No.159, Environment, Forests, Science
& Technology (For-V) Department, dated: 08/12/2008. |
Note:
1.
Candidates must obtain physical
measurement certificate issued by Medical Officer not below the rank of Civil
Assistant Surgeon, which will be furnished to the Commission at appropriate
time.
2.
Based on merit in Main written
examination the candidates will be short listed for Computer Proficiency Test. No
candidate shall be eligible for appointment unless he/she qualifies the
Computer Proficiency Test in terms of G.O.Ms.No.26, G.A. (Ser-B) Dept., Dt:
24.02.2023.
PARA-
4: RESERVATIONS:
4.1.
There
will be Vertical Reservations in direct recruitment in respect of Scheduled
Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections;
and Horizontal Reservations in respect of Women and Meritorious Sports Persons
(MSP) as per Rule 22, 22(A) and 22(B) of A.P. State and Subordinate Service
Rules, 1996 as amended vide G.O.Ms.No.77, G.A. (Ser-D) Dept., Dt: 02.08.2023
and G.O.Ms.No.03, G.A. (Ser-D) Dept., Dt: 17.01.2024.
NOTE: The candidates
belonging to SC, ST, BC, & EWS and who avails upper age relaxation will
also be considered for open category vacancies.
4.2.
There
shall be Reservation to Women horizontally to an extent of 33 1/3% in terms of
Rule 22, 22 (A) and 22 (B) of A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 as
amended vide
G.O. Ms.
No. 77, GA(Ser-D) Dept., Dt:02.08.2023 and G.O.Ms.No.03, G.A. (Ser-D) Dept., Dt:
17.01.2024.
4.3.
The Persons with Benchmark
Disability (PBD) are not eligible for this post as per G.O.Ms.No.154, Environment,
Forests, Science & Technology (For-V) Dept., Dt. 18/11/1997.
4.4.
The
meritorious sportsperson means a sportsman who has represented the State or the
Country in a national or international competition or Universities in the
Inter-University tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Boards or the
State School team in the national sports/games for schools conducted by the All
India School Games Federation in any of the games, sports, mentioned below; and
any other games/sports as may be specified by the Government from time to time,
in terms of Rule 2 (19) of AP State and Subordinate Service Rules.
4.5.
The
reservation to Meritorious Sportspersons will apply as per G.O.Ms.No.13, GA
(Ser-D) Dept., dated: 23.01.2018, G.O.Ms.No.74, Youth, Advancement, Tourism and
Culture (Sports) Dept., dated: 09.08.2012, G.O.Ms.No.473, Youth, Advancement,
Tourism and Culture (Sports) Dept., dated: 03.12.2018 and G.O.Ms.No.08, Youth,
Advancement, Tourism and Culture (Sports) Dept., dated: 23.11.2020 read with
G.O. Ms. No.77, G.A. (Ser- D) Department, Dt: 02.08.2023. In the event of non-availability of eligible Meritorious Sportspersons,
two percent (2%) reservation of posts for them stand lapse as per G.O.Ms.No.77,
G.A.(Ser-D) Dept., Dt: 02.08.2023.
4.6.
Reservation
to BC-E group will be subject to the adjudication of the litigation before the
Hon’ble Courts including final orders in Civil Appeal No: 2628-2637 of 2010 in
SLP(C). No. 7388-7397 of 2010, dated: 25/03/2010 and orders from the
Government.
4.7.
The
candidates claiming status of non-creamy layer of Backward Class have to obtain
a Certificate in terms of G.O. Ms. No. 3, Backward Classes Welfare (C-2)
Department, Dated 04.04.2006 read with G.O. Ms. No. 26, Backward Classes
Welfare(C) Department, Dated 09.12.2013 regarding their exclusion from the
Creamy Layer from the competent authority (Tahasildar) and produce the same at
appropriate time of verification. In
case of failure to produce the same on the day of verification, the Candidature
will be considered against OC, if he / she is otherwise eligible in all
aspects.
4.8.
Economically
Weaker Sections means the persons who are not covered under existing scheme of
reservations for the SCs, the STs and Socially and Educationally Backward
Classes and whose gross annual family income is below Rs.8.00 lakh. Only such
persons are identified as Economically Weaker Sections for the benefit of
reservations. The persons seeking the benefit of reservation under EWS category
shall obtain the necessary EWS Certificate issued by the Tahsildar concerned
and produce at an appropriate time to the Commission as per G.O.Ms.No:73, GA
(SER-D) Dept,Dt:04-08-2021.
4.9.
In
the case of candidates who claim the benefit of reservation or relaxation from
upper age limit on the basis of Caste/Tribe or Community/Category the basic
document of proof of Community/Category will be the Certificate issued by the
Revenue Authorities not below the rank of Tahsildar in the case of SC/ST/EWS
and Non Creamy Layer Certificate issued by the Revenue Authorities in the case
of Backward Classes. The list of Caste/Tribe/Community is as incorporated in
Schedule-I of above Rules. The list is also appended at Annexure –IV. The
candidates have to produce proof of the community claimed in their application
at all stages of selection along with the certificates relating to Educational
Qualifications and local status certificates etc. Subsequent claim of change of
community will not be entertained.
4.10.
Caste & Community: Community Certificate issued by the competent authority in terms of
G.O. Ms No. 58, SW (J) Dept., dt.12/5/97 should be submitted at appropriate
time. As per A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules, Rule-2(28) Explanation: In
so far as claiming for SC reservation is concerned, No person who professes a
religion different from Hinduism shall be deemed a member of Schedule Caste.
However, scheduled caste converts to Buddhism deemed to be scheduled caste. BCs, SCs, STs & EWS belonging to other
States are not entitled for reservation.
4.11.
Horizontal
Reservation cuts across vertical reservation (in what is called inter-locking
reservation) and persons selected against the quota for Meritorious Sports
Persons have to be placed in the appropriate category viz. SC / ST / BC / EWS /
Unreserved depending upon the category to which they belong in the roster meant
for reservation of SCs/STs/BCs/EWSs as per G.O. Ms. No.77, G.A. (Ser-D) Dept.,
Dt: 02.08.2023.
4.12.
The reservations and relaxations to
different categories/communities are applicable only in case of availability of
vacancies to the respective category/community as announced through this
notification.
PARA -
5: RESERVATION TO LOCAL CANDIDATES:
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5.1.
The
specification of a post is determined by the concerned Department with
reference to both vertical and horizontal reservations as well as local
reservation. The reservations are specified through the indent by the concerned
department and the general criteria with regard to reservations are given
below.
5.2.
Reservation
to the Local candidates is applicable as provided in Article 371-D as per
G.O.Ms.No.674, G.A (SPF-A) Department, dated.20.10.1975 and rules as amended
from time to time and as in force on the date of notification. The candidates
claiming reservation as Local candidates should obtain the required Study
Certificate(s) (from IV Class to X Class or SSC) OR Residence Certificate in
the proforma prescribed for those candidates who have not studied in any
Educational Institutions as the case may be. The relevant certificates with
authorized signature shall be produced as and when required.
5.3 As per G.A (SPF & MC) Department Letter
No. 5352/SPF & MC/2018, Dated:01-02-2018 clarified the A.P. Local Status of
the candidate for direct recruitment with reference to the provisions of
paragraph 7 of the Presidential Order,1975 that the 2 year period of study (9th
& 10th class) under National Integration Scheme at outside the State of
A.P. and he/she studies from 4th class to 8th class in Jawahar Navodaya
Vidyalaya in A.P. District and there after migrated to Navodaya Schools in
outside the state of A.P. under National Integration Scheme may be treated as the
study in Navodaya Schools in A.P. in which he/she been admitted originally for
the purpose of determining the local candidature of the candidate.
PARA -6:
DEFINITION OF LOCAL CANDIDATE:
6.1.
A
local candidate has been defined in G.O.Ms.No.674, General Administration
(SPF-A) Department, dated: 20.10.1975 "LOCAL CANDIDATE" as follows:
“Local
Candidate:- (1) A candidate for direct recruitment to any post shall be
regarded as a local candidate in relation to a local area.
(a)
in
cases where a minimum educational qualification has been prescribed for
recruitment to the post.
(i)
“if
he /she has studied in an educational institution or educational institutions
in such local area for a period of not less than four consecutive academic
years ending with the academic year in which he /she appeared or, as the case
may be, first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination; or
(ii)
where
during the whole or any part of the four consecutive academic years ending with
the academic year in which he /she appeared or as the case may be, first
appeared for the relevant qualifying examination he/she has not studied in any
educational institution, if he /she has resided in that local area for a period
of not less than four years immediately preceding the date of commencement of
the qualifying examination in which he /she appeared or as the case may be,
first appeared.
(b)
In
cases where no minimum educational qualification has been prescribed for
recruitment to the post, if he/she has resided in that local area for a period
of not less than four years immediately preceding the date on which the post is
notified for recruitment.
Explanations:-
For the purpose of the paragraph.
(i)
educational
institution means a University or any educational institution recognized by the
State Government, a University or other competent authority;
(ii)
relevant
qualifying examination in relation to a post means;
(a) the examination, a pass in which the
minimum educational qualification is prescribed for the post;
(b) the Matriculation examination or an
examination declared by the State Government to be equivalent to the
Matriculation examination; whichever is lower; and
(iii)
In
reckoning the consecutive academic years during which a candidate has studied,
any period of interruption of his /her study by reason of his /her failure to
pass any examination shall be disregarded.
(iv)
the
question whether any candidate for direct recruitment to any post has resided in
any local area shall be determined with reference to the places where the
candidate actually resided and not with reference to the residence of his /her
parents or other guardian (Vide G.O.Ms.No.168, G.A. (SPF.A) Dept., dt.10-3-77).
(2)
A
candidate for direct recruitment to any post who is not regarded as a local
candidate under sub paragraph (1) in relation to any local area shall.
(a)
in
cases where a minimum educational qualification has been prescribed for
recruitment to the post.
(i)
if
he /she has studied in educational institutions in the State for a period of
not less than seven consecutive academic years ending with academic year in which
he /she appeared or as the case may be, first appeared for the relevant
qualifying examination, be regarded as a local candidate in relation to
(1) Such local area where he /she has
studied for the maximum period out of the said period of seven years; or
(2) where the periods of his /her study
in two or more local areas are equal, such local areas where he /she has
studied last in such equal periods;
(ii)
if
during the whole or any part of the seven consecutive academic years ending with
the academic years in which he /she appeared or as the case may be first
appeared for the relevant qualifying examination, he/she has not studied in the
educational institutions in any local area, but has resided in the State during
the whole of the said period of seven years, be regarded as a local candidate
in relation to
(1) such local area where he /she has
resided for a maximum period out of the said period of seven years: or
(2) where the periods of his/her
residence in two or more local areas are equal, such local areas where he /she has
resided last in such equal periods;
(b)
In
cases where no minimum educational qualification has been prescribed for
recruitment to the post, if he/she has resided in the State for a period of not
less than seven years immediately preceding the date on which the post is
notified for recruitment, be regarded as a local candidate in relation to
(i)
such
local area where he /she has resided for the maximum period out of the said
period of seven years; or
(ii)
where
the periods of his /her residence is two or more local areas are equal such
local area where he/she has resided last in such equal periods ”(G.O.Ms.No.168,
dated 10-3-1977).
6.2.
Single
certificate, whether of study or residence as stipulated in G.O.Ms.No.674,
General Administration (SPF-A) Dept., dated: 20.10.1975 would suffice for
enabling the candidate to apply as a "LOCAL CANDIDATE".
6.3.
Residence
certificate will not be accepted, if a candidate has studied in any Educational
Institution up to S.S.C. or equivalent examination. Such candidates have to
produce study certificates invariably. The candidates, who acquired degree from
open Universities directly without studying in any Educational Institution,
only may submit residence certificate. Here Educational Institutions mean a
recognized Institution by the Government / University/Competent authority.
6.4.
Candidates
are advised to refer provisions of the PRESIDENTIAL ORDER 1975 in this regard.
6.5.
Candidates
who migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh between 2nd June, 2014 and 1st June,
2024 as per G.O. Ms. No. 161, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated.27.12.2022
and as per terms laid down in Circular Memo No.4136/SPF & MC/2015-5,
Dated.20.11.2017 and Circular Memo No.4136/SPF & MC/2015-17,
Dated.27.12.2022 of Government of Andhra Pradesh shall obtain the Local Status
Certificate from competent authority and produce at the time of verification.
6.6.
The
composition of Zones and Districts in each Zone is as hereunder:
Zone-I: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam. (SKM,
VZM, VSP) Zone-II: East Godavari, West
Godavari and Krishna. (EG, WG, KST)
Zone-III: Guntur, Prakasam and Nellore. (GNT,
PKM, NLR)
Zone-IV: Chittoor, Kadapa, Anantapur and Kurnool.
(CTR, CDP, ATP, KNL) The candidates belonging to other States are not entitled
for Local Reservations.
PARA-
7: AGE:
7.1.
Minimum
18 years & Maximum 30 years as on 01/07/2024, as per G.O.Ms.No.110, GA (Ser-
A) Dept., Dt.10/10/2023.
N.B.: No person shall be eligible if less than 18 years
and is more than 30 years.
7.2.
Age Relaxation is applicable to the categories as detailed
below:
S. No. |
Category of candidates |
Relaxation of age permissible |
1 |
SC, ST, BCs
and EWS |
5 Years |
2 |
Ex-Servicemen |
Shall be allowed
to deduct from his age a period of 3 years in addition to the length of service
rendered by him in the armed forces / NCC. |
3 |
N.C.C. (who
have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.) |
|
4 |
Regular
A.P. State Government Employees (Employees of Corporations, Municipalities, etc.
are not eligible). |
Allowed
to deduct from his age the length of regular Service under State Government
up to a maximum of five years for the purposes of the maximum age limit. |
5 |
Retrenched
temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum service of
6 months. |
3 Years |
EXPLANATION: Provided
that the persons referred to at Sl. Nos. 2 & 3 above shall, after making
the deductions referred to in sub Rule 12 (c) (i) & (ii) of A.P. State
and Subordinate Service Rules not exceed the Maximum age limit prescribed for
the post. The age relaxation
for Ex-Servicemen is applicable for those who have been released
from Armed Forces other than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of
misconduct or inefficiency. |
PARA -
8 HOW TO APPLY:
STEP-I: The applicant desires to apply for the post
shall login the Commission’s Website with his/her registered OTPR number. Candidate
applying for the first time for any notification has to first fill the OTPR
application carefully to obtain OTPR ID. While filling the OTPR, the candidate
has to ensure that the particulars are filled correctly. The Commission bears
no responsibility for the mistakes, if any, made by the candidates. If
candidates choose to modify they may do so by clicking the modify OTPR make the
modification, save them and proceed to STEP-II.
STEP-II: The Applicant has to Login in the Commission’s website
with the User Name (OTPR ID) and the Password set by Candidate. After Login,
the Applicant has to click on the “Online Application Submission” present in
the bottom right corner of the Commission’s website. The applicant now has to
click on the Fill Application button against the notification number that he /
she wants to apply.
STEP-III: After checking all the data and ensuring that
the data is correct the applicant has to fill application specific data such as
Local/Non Local status, White card details etc., which are also used to
calculate the Fee. Hence if any details are to be changed, applicant should use
the modify OTPR link, modify the details, save it and again click on online
application submission.
Once all
the data such as Qualification details, Post preferences, examination centre, etc
filled carefully and submit the Application form with Save or Save & Submit
option. If candidate click on save button the application details are only save
due to power/service issues. The applicant has to click on the Save &
Submit button payment link will be generated.
NOTE: 1. By click on “Save” button the
application details given by you will be partially saved at our end. However,
your application will not be submitted until you click on “Save & Submit”
button.
2.
By
click on “Save & Submit” button you will be directed to the payment gateway
and on successful payment of fee, your application will be finally submitted.
3.
Applicant
shall note that the data displayed from OTPR at the time of submitting the application
will be considered for the purpose of this notification only. Any changes made
by the applicant in OTPR data at later date shall not be considered for the
notification on hand.
PAYMENT PROCESS: The applicant has to check the basic details
for calculation of the fee and age relaxation will be pre-populated from the
OTPR data. The applicant has to verify all the details that are displayed. Once
the payment form is submitted, the respective details (used for Calculation of
fee and age relaxation) will not be altered in any stage of application
processing. On successful submission, the payment reference ID is generated and
SMS alter sent to the registered Mobile Number of the candidate. The candidate
can download the filled application pdf for ready reference / correspondence.
STEP-IV: In any case if the payment process is not
submitted successfully, then the applicant should start the fresh payment
process as mentioned in STEP-II.
STEP-V: Once the application is submitted successfully,
corrections in the application will be enabled after the last date of the
submission of application and will be allowed up to 7 days only from the last
date of applications. The corrections can be made in the application form
itself. Fields which affect the Name, fee and age relaxations are not enabled
for corrections.
NOTE:
A.
The
Commission is not responsible, for any omissions made by the applicant in bio-
data particulars while submitting the application form online. The applicants
are therefore, advised to strictly follow the instructions given in the user
guide before submitting the application.
B.
All
the candidates are requested to submit their application with correct data. It
is noticed that some of the candidates are requesting for change in the data,
after submission of the application. It is informed that such requests shall be
allowed on payment of Rs.100/- (Rupees Hundred Only) for each correction. However
changes are not allowed for Name, Fee and age relaxation. No manual application
for corrections shall be entertained.
C.
The
particulars furnished by the applicant in the application form will be taken as
final. Candidates should, therefore, be very careful in uploading / submitting
the application form online.
D.
Incomplete
/ incorrect application form will be summarily rejected. The information if any
furnished by the candidate subsequently will not be entertained by the
Commission under any circumstances. Applicants should be careful in filling-up
the application form and submission. If any lapse is detected during the
scrutiny, the candidature will be rejected even though he / she comes to the final
stage of recruitment process or even at a later stage and also liable for
punishment as per Para 14.1 of this notification.
E.
Before
uploading / Submission Application Form, the Candidates should carefully ensure
his / her eligibility for this recruitment. No relevant column of the
application form should be left blank; otherwise application form will not be
accepted.
PARA-9: (a) FEE:
9.1.
Applicant
must pay Rs. 250/- (Rupees two hundred and fifty only) towards application
processing fee and Rs 120/- (Rupees One hundred and twenty only) towards examination
fee.
9.2.
However,
the following categories of candidates are exempted from payment of examination
fee Rs.120/- only.
i)
SC,
ST, BC & Ex-Servicemen.
ii)
Families
having household supply white card issued by Civil Supplies Department,
A.P. Government.
(Residents of Andhra Pradesh).
iii)
Un-employed
youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser- A) Dept., dated: 18/10/1996 should submit
declaration at an appropriate time to the Commission.
iv)
Applicants
belonging to the categories mentioned above (except Ex-Servicemen) hailing from
other States are not entitled for exemption from payment of fee and not
entitled for claiming any kind of reservation.
v)
Candidates
belonging to other States shall pay the prescribed fee of Rs.120/- (Rupees One
hundred and twenty only), along with processing fee of Rs. 250/- (Rupees two
hundred and fifty only). Otherwise such applications will not be considered and no correspondence on this will be
entertained.
9.3.
b) Mode of payment of Fee:
i)
The
fee mentioned in the above paragraph is to be paid online using payment gateway
using net banking/ credit card / debit card.
The list of banks providing service for the purpose of online remittance of
fee will be available on the website.
ii)
The
fee once remitted shall not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.
Failure to pay the examination fee and application fee (in non-exempt case)
will entail total rejection of application.
iii)
IPOs
/ Demand Drafts are not accepted.
iv)
In
case of corrections Rs.100/- per correction will be charged. However changes are not allowed for name,
fee and age relaxation.
PARA-10:
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:
10.1.
The
Scheme & Syllabus for the Screening Test and Main examination including
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) has been shown at Annexure-II.
10.2.
Scheme
is prescribed as per G.O.Rt.No.2493, General Administration (Ser-A) Dept., dated:
28/11/2018 and G.O.Ms.No.26, G.A. (Ser-B) Dept., Dt: 24/02/2023 for CPT.
10.3.
As
per G.O. Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., Dt. 06/12/2016,
for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for
the question.
10.4.
As
per G.O.Ms.No.5, General Administration (Ser-A) Dept., dated:05.01.2018, the
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission is empowered to pick up candidates,
who obtains such minimum qualifying marks in Screening Test / Preliminary
Examination as may be fixed by the Commission at its discretion to the Main
Examination in all direct recruitment examinations. The APPSC is further
permitted to select candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled
Tribes or Backward classes or Persons with Benchmark Disabilities for Main
Examination by applying relaxed standards in the Screening Test (Preliminary
Examination), if the Commission is of the opinion that sufficient number of
candidates from these communities are not likely to be eligible for main
examination on the basis of general standard in Screening Test / Preliminary
Examination in order to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.
PARA -
9: CENTERS FOR THE SCREENING TEST AND MAIN EXAMINATION:
11.1.
Screening
Test and Main Examination will be held in 13 erstwhile Districts. However, the
Commission reserves the right either to increase or decrease the number of
Centers.
11.2.
The
following are the Examination Centers:
S. No. |
Name of
the Examination Centre |
S. No. |
Name of the
Examination Centre |
1 |
Srikakulam |
8 |
Prakasam |
2 |
Vizianagaram |
9 |
S.P.S.R. Nellore |
3 |
Visakhapatnam |
10 |
Chittoor |
4 |
East Godavari |
11 |
Y.S.R. Kadapa |
5 |
West Godavari |
12 |
Anantapuramu |
6 |
Krishna |
13 |
Kurnool |
7 |
Guntur |
11.3.
Therefore,
the applicant may choose the examination centre from above with three
preferences. However, the Commission reserves the right to allot the applicant
to any centre of examination depending on the availability of the resources.
11.4.
Applicants
must indicate the Centers for both Screening Test and Main Written Examination
in the On-Line Application Form.
PARA –
12 RESOLUTIONS OF DISPUTES RELATED TO QUESTION PAPER, ANSWER KEY AND OTHER MATTERS:
12.1.
Invalidation of OMR Answer Sheet:
a.
If
any applicant fails to bubble or wrongly bubble the Booklet Series in the OMR
Answer Sheet, such Answer sheets are invariably invalidated as the answer
sheets are valued by Optical Mark Reader. This stipulation is to avoid any sort
of human interface in evaluation of the Scripts.
b.
Tampering
of OMR answer sheet by using whitener, eraser, blade and chalk powder etc and
also tampering of barcode by any means leads to invalidation.
c.
No
request for reconsideration of such rejected / invalidated cases will be entertained.
12.2.
The
Commission would publish initial answer key(s) for the question paper(s) on its
website after conduct of the examination. If the candidates have any objections
with regard to the initial key / questions they shall have to file the
objections within three days after publication of the initial key in the
prescribed proforma available in the website. Any objection filed after expiry
of specified time would not be entertained.
12.3.
The
objections received if any on initial key, would be examined by referring it to
three subject experts and finalize the key as per the decision of the
Commission. And the key so finalized shall be final and no further objections
shall be taken in to account.
12.4.
The
candidate shall pay Rs.100/- per objection raised by him/her against question /
initial answer key within the stipulated time and procedure as above. In case
of genuine objections, which are sustained in the final analysis, the amount
will be reimbursed to the candidate.
12.5.
The question paper for General
Studies & Mental Ability and Mathematics is set in English and translated in
to Telugu language. English version will be considered as the authentic version
for valuation purpose. The remaining Subject question papers will be in English
medium only and Qualifying Paper will be in respective languages.
12.6.
With
regard to situation where there is deletion of questions, if any, from any
paper, scaling (proportionate increase) would be done for that particular part
of the paper to the maximum marks prescribed for the paper and the marks would
be rounded off to 2 decimals to determine the merit of the candidate.
12.7.
ANSWER
KEY: Answer key would be published on the website.
PARA-13:
NOTE ON IMPORTANT LEGAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
13.1.
Vacancies:
The recruitment will be made to the vacancies notified only. There shall be no
waiting list as per G.O. Ms. No. 81, General Administration (Ser. A)
Department, Dt: 22/02/1997, G.O.Ms.No.544, General Administration (Ser.A)
Department, Dt: 04.12.1998 and Rule 6 of APPSC Rules of procedure. In any case,
no cognizance will be taken by Commission of any vacancies arising or reported
after the completion of the selection and recruitment process or the last date
as decided by the Commission as far as this notification is concerned, and
these will be further dealt with as per G.O. & Rule cited above. As per
G.O.Ms.No:139, Finance HR (I) Planning Policy Dept., dt: 28/07/2016, Rule 7 of
APPSC Rules of procedure regarding relinquished vacancies has been deleted.
13.2.
The
Recruitment will be processed as per this notification and as per the Rules and
Instructions issued by the Government and also as decided by the Commission
from time to time in terms of A.P. Forest service issued in G.O.Ms.No.154,
Environment, Forests, Science & Technology (For-V) Department, dated
18/11/1997, G.O.Ms.No.159, Environment, Forests, Science & Technology
(For-V) Department, dated: 08/12/2008, G.O.Rt.No.2493, General Administration
(Ser-A) Dept., dated:28/11/2018 and Special Rules / Adhoc Rules Governing the
recruitment and other related GOs, Rules etc are applicable.
13.3.
Rules: The
various conditions and criteria prescribed herein are governed by the A.P.
State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 read with relevant Special Rules
applicable to any particular service in the departments. Any guidelines or
clarification is based on the said Rules, and, in case of any necessity, any matter
will be processed as per the relevant General and Special Rules as in force.
13.4.
The
Commission is empowered under the provisions of Article 315 to 320 of the
Constitution of India read with relevant laws, rules, regulations and executive
instructions and all other enabling legal provisions in this regard to conduct
examination for appointment to the posts notified herein, duly following the
principle of order of merit as per Rule 3(vi) of the APPSC Rules of Procedure
read with relevant statutory provisions and ensuring that the whole recruitment
and selection process is carried out with utmost regard to secrecy and
confidentiality so as to ensure that the principle of merit is scrupulously
followed.
13.5.
Zonal/Local:
In terms of Para 4 of the G.O., A.P. Public Employment (Organization of Local
Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 1975 (G.O.Ms.No.674, G.A.
(SPF-A) Dept., dated: 20/10/1975) read with G.O.Ms.No.124, General
Administration (SPF - A) Department, dated: 07/03/2002, Memo
No.42005/Ser.D/2002-1 dated 28.08.2002 “The provisional list shall be divided
into two parts. The first part shall comprise 30% of the posts consisting of
combined merit lists of locals as well as non-locals and the remaining second
part shall comprise the balance 70% of the posts consisting of locals only and
the posts shall be filled duly following the rule of reservation”.
13.6.
The
persons already in Government Service / Autonomous bodies / Government aided
institutions etc., whether in permanent or temporary capacity or as work
charged employees are however required to inform, in writing, to their Head of
Office / Department that they have applied for this recruitment.
13.7.
A
candidate shall be disqualified for appointment, if he himself or through
relations or friends or any others has canvassed or endeavored to enlist for
his candidature, extraneous support, whether from official or non-official
sources for appointment to this service.
13.8.
The
Degrees obtained through Open Universities / Distance Education mode must have
recognition by the Distance Education Council, Government of India. Unless such
Degrees have been recognized by the D.E.C. they will not be accepted for
purpose of Educational Qualification. The onus, in case of doubt, of Proof of recognition
by the
D.E.C. that
their Degrees / Universities have been recognized, rests with the candidate.
Candidates may also refer to G.O.R.T.No.143, Higher Education (EC) Dept., Dated:
11.07.2018 and the Supreme Court judgment dated: 03.11.2017 in this connection.
PARA-14:
ANNEXURES:
The candidate
shall go through the Annexures before filling the application form.
Annexure-I : Break up of vacancies Annexure-II :
Scheme & Syllabus Annexure-III : Instructions to candidates Annexure-IV :
List of SC / ST /BC’s
PARA-15:
PROCEDURE OF SELECTION:
15.1.
Appearance
in all the papers of Screening & Main examination is compulsory. Absence in
any of the papers will automatically render the disqualification of the
candidature.
15.2.
The
selection of candidates for appointment to the post will be made on the basis
of merit in the Main Written Examination followed by Computer Proficiency Test
(CPT).
15.3.
The
standard for the examination and the cut off marks for various categories for
selection shall be fixed by the Commission. However the candidates have to
secure minimum qualifying marks to be short listed for selection against
respective vacancies. The minimum qualifying marks on aggregate for the
vacancies notified under different categories are as follows as per
G.O.Ms.No.103, G.A. (Ser.A) Dept., dt.03.02.1967 and amendments from time to
time.
1. OC, Sports Persons, Ex-Servicemen &
EWS 40%
2. Backward Class 35%
3. SCs & STs 30%
N.B.: Mere securing
of minimum qualifying marks does not confer any right to the candidate for
being considered to the selection.
15.4.
The
claims of members of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes,
Economically Weaker Section and Women as the case may be, shall also be
considered for the vacancies earmarked for OC, which shall be filled on the
basis of open competition. In respect of social reservations viz., Scheduled
Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, the vertical reservation will be
applicable and the number of appointments reserved for that category shall in
no way be affected during the period the reservation for that category is in
force.
15.5.
In
the event of Schedule Caste & Schedule Tribe candidates not coming up for
selection with the existing minimum prescribed for selection in the competitive
examination conducted by the APPSC their selection shall be considered on the
basis of rank with reference to their performance in the written competitive examination
irrespective of the marks secured, as per G.O.Ms.No.631, G.A. (Ser.A) Dept.,
dt.05.09.1977.
15.6.
Where
the candidates get equal number of marks in the Written Examination if two or more candidates get equal total
number of marks, those candidates shall be bracketed. Candidates within the
same bracket shall then be ranked 1, 2, 3 etc., according to age i.e., oldest
being considered for admission. In case there is tie in age, the person who
possesses educational qualification at earlier date would be considered.
15.7.
Zonal
preferences will be taken at the time of submission of online application as well
as at the time of verification of Certificates. However, the submission of
option for Zonal preferences at the time of verification of Certificates is
mandatory and will be considered as final for selection. Candidates are
required to visit Commission’s website regularly for this purpose.
15.8.
It
is hereby clarified that the said preferences are only indicative for being
considered to the extent possible but not binding or limiting the Commission’s
powers under Article 315 to 320 of the Constitution of India. Therefore, the
Commission has the power to assign a candidate to any of the notified posts for
which he is considered to be qualified and eligible, subject to fulfilling the
selection criterion. Mere claim of preference for any Zone for allotment
against vacancy does not confer a right to selection for that Zone in
particular or any Zone in general.
15.9.
The
appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being found medically
fit in the appropriate medical classification, and if he/she is of sound
health, active habits and free from any bodily defect or infirmity.
15.10.
Memorandum of Marks: After publication of final selection list, the marks list (total marks)
of the successful candidates will be displayed on the Commission’s website. However,
Memorandum of their own Marks can be obtained individually after one month from
the date of declaration of selection list in APPSC website on payment of
Rs.200/- (Rupees Two hundred only) through IPO/DD in favour of Secretary, A.P.
Public Service Commission, Vijayawada, for a period of Three Months only. Rejected,
Invalid, Disqualified, ineligible candidates will not be issued any Memorandum
of Marks and fees paid by such candidates, if any, will be forfeited to
Government account, without any correspondence in this regard. Requests for
Memorandum of Marks will not be entertained until the recruitment process is
finalized.
PARA-16:
DEBARMENT:
16.1.
Candidates
should make sure of their eligibility to the post applied for and that the
declaration made by them in the format of application regarding their
eligibility is correct in all respects. Any candidate furnishing in-correct information or making false declaration regarding
his/her eligibility at any stage or suppressing any information is liable TO
BE DEBARRED UPTO FIVE YEARS FROM APPEARING FOR ANY OF THE
EXAMINATIONS
CONDUCTED BY THE COMMISSION, and summarily rejection of their candidature for
this recruitment.
16.2.
The
Penal Provisions of Act 25/97 published in the A.P. Gazette No. 35, Part-IV.B
Extraordinary dated: 21/08/1997 shall be invoked if malpractice and unfair means are noticed at any stage of the
recruitment. Further candidates shall be liable for penalty as per
G.O.Ms.No.385, G.A. (Ser. A) Dept., Dt.18/10/2016. The Chief Superintendent of
the examination centre is authorized to take decision in case of malpractice or
usage of unfair means or creation of disturbance or use of physical force by
any candidate and report the matter to the competent authority as well as
register a police case.
16.3.
The
Commission is vested with the Constitutional duty of conducting recruitment and
selection as per rules duly maintaining utmost secrecy and confidentiality in
this process and any attempt by anyone causing or likely to cause breach of
this constitutional duty in such manner or by such action as to violate or
likely to violate the fair practices followed and ensured by the Commission
will be sufficient cause for rendering such questionable means as ground for
debarment and penal consequences as per law and rules as per decision of the
Commission.
16.4.
Any
candidate found impersonating or
procuring impersonation by any person or resorting to any other irregular
or improper means in connection with his / her candidature for selection or
obtaining support of candidature by any means, such a candidate may in addition
to rendering himself/ herself liable to criminal prosecution, be liable to be
debarred permanently from any exam or selection held by the Service Commissions
in the Country.
16.5.
ELECTRONIC GADGETS BANNED:
(a)
The
use of any mobile (even in switched off mode), calculator or any electronic
equipment or programmable device or storage media like pen drive, smart watches
etc., or camera or blue tooth devices or any other equipment or related
accessories either in working or switched off mode capable of being used as a
communication device during the examination is strictly prohibited. Any infringement
of these instructions shall entail disciplinary action including ban from
future examinations.
(b)
Candidates
are advised, in their own interest, not
to bring any of the banned items including mobile phones to the venue of
the examination, as arrangement for safe – keeping cannot be assured.
PARA-17:
COMMISSION’S DECISION TO BE FINAL:
The
decision of the Commission in all aspects and all respects pertaining to the
application and its acceptance or rejection as the case may be, conduct of
examination and at all consequent stages culminating in the selection or
otherwise of any candidate shall be final in all respects and binding on all
concerned, under the powers vested with it under Article 315 to 320 of the
Constitution of India. Commission also reserves its right to alter and modify
the terms and conditions including vacancies laid down in the notification for
conducting the various stages up to selection or withdraw the notification at any
time duly intimating details thereof to all concerned, as warranted by any
unforeseen circumstances arising during the course of this process, or as
deemed necessary by the Commission at any stage.
Place: Vijayawada, Sd/- J. Pradeep Kumar, I.R.S.M.E., Dated: 06/03/2024. Secretary.
ANNEXURE – I NOTIFICATION NO.11/2024
BREAKUP OF VACANCY FOR THE POST OF FOREST RANGE
OFFICERS IN A.P.FOREST SERVICE (ZONAL POST)
COMMUNITY |
ZONE-I |
ZONE-II |
ZONE-III |
ZONE-IV |
GRAND TOTAL |
||||
OPEN ZONE |
LOCAL |
OPEN ZONE |
LOCAL |
OPEN ZONE |
LOCAL |
OPEN ZONE |
LOCAL |
||
OC |
01 |
01 |
01 |
03 |
02 |
02 |
01 |
03 |
14 |
BC-A |
- |
01 |
- |
01 |
- |
01 |
- |
- |
03 |
BC-B |
- |
- |
- |
02 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
02 |
BC-C |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
01 |
01 |
BC-D |
- |
01 |
- |
- |
01 |
01 |
- |
01 |
04 |
BC-E |
- |
01 |
- |
- |
- |
01 |
- |
- |
02 |
SC |
01 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
- |
02 |
- |
01 |
07 |
ST |
- |
- |
- |
01 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
01 |
EWS |
- |
01 |
01 |
- |
- |
- |
01 |
- |
03 |
TOTAL |
02 |
06 |
03 |
08 |
03 |
07 |
02 |
06 |
37 |
NOTE:
ZONE-I: 1.Out of total (08) vacancies, (07) vacancies
[OC-(02), SC-(02), BC-A-(01),BC-D-(01),BC-E-(01)]
are under Horizontal
Reservation for women.
2. Meritorious
Sports Persons (01) within the above Communities.
ZONE-II: 1. Out of total (11) vacancies, (09)
vacancies [OC-(04),SC-(02),ST-(01),BC-A-(01), BC-B-(01)]
are under Horizontal
Reservation for women.
2. Meritorious
Sports Persons (01) within the above Communities.
ZONE-III: 1. Out of total (10) vacancies, (10) vacancies [OC-(04),SC-(02),BC-A-(01),BC-D-(02),BC-E-(01)]
are under Horizontal
Reservation for women.
2. Meritorious
Sports Persons (01) within the above Communities.
ZONE-IV: 1. Out of total (08) vacancies, (01) vacancy [OC-(01)]
is under Horizontal Reservation for women.
2. Meritorious
Sports Persons (01) within the above Communities.
NOTE: If
eligible Women/Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) are not available in any Zone,
those vacancies will be filled with Male candidates. Hence, eligible Male
candidates may also apply for the posts in all Zones.
****
ANNEXURE
– II
SCHEME AND SYLLABUS FOR THE POST OF FOREST RANGE
OFFICERS IN A.P.FOREST SERVICE
SCHEME
FOR SCREENING TEST
Screening Test (Objective Type) - Degree Standard |
||||
PART |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Duration in Minutes |
Maximum Marks |
A |
General Studies
& Mental Ability and Mathematics (SSC Standard) |
75 |
75 |
75 |
B |
General Forestry
- I & II |
75 |
75 |
75 |
Total |
150 |
|||
N.B: As per G.O.Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-1, Plg &
Policy) Dept, Dt: 06/12/2016, for each wrong answer will be penalized with
1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question. |
SYLLABUS
FOR SCREENING TEST PART – A (75 Marks)
GENERAL
STUDIES & MENTAL ABILITY
1.
General
Science – Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and their implications
including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected
of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.
2.
Current
events of A.P state and national importance.
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.
Indian
Geography with a focus on AP.
5.
Indian
polity and Economy – including the country’s political system- rural
development – Planning and economic reforms in India.
6.
Mental
Ability – Reasoning & Inferences.
7.
Sustainable
Development and Environmental Protection.
8.
Disaster
Management:
a)
Concepts
in disaster management and vulnerability profile of India and State of A.P.
b)
Earth
quakes, Cyclones, Tsunami, Floods, Drought – causes and effects.
c)
Manmade
disasters - Prevention strategies.
d)
Mitigation
strategies and measures.
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MATHEMATICS (SSC Standard)
1.
ARITHMETICS:
a) Number System-Natural numbers, Integers.
b) Rational and Real numbers.
c) Fundamental operations, addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, square roots, Decimal fractions.
d) Unitary method-time and distance, time
and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and
loss, ratio and proportion, variation.
e) Elementary Number Theory – Division algorithm,
Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11.
f) Multiples and factors, factorisation
Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm. Logarithms to base 10, laws of
logarithms, use of logarithmic tables.
2.
ALGEBRA:
a) Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder
Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M.
b) Theory of polynomials, solutions of
quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real
roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns –
analytical and Graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear in equations in two
variables and their solutions.
c)
Practical
problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or in equations in two variables
or quadratic equations in one variable and their solutions.
d) Set language and set notation,
rational expressions and conditional identities, laws of indices.
3.
TRIGONOMETRY:
Sine x,
Cosine x, Tangent x when Oo = x = 90o values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x=
Oo , 30o, 45o, 60o and 90o, Simple trigonometric identities. Use of
trigonometric tables, Simple cases of heights and distances.
4.
GEOMETRY:
i) Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures.
ii) Theorems on
a)
Properties
of angles at a point.
b)
Parallel
lines.
c)
Sides
and angles of a triangle.
d)
Congruency
of triangles.
e)
Similar
triangles.
f)
Concurrence
of medians and altitudes.
g)
Properties
of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square.
h)
Circles
and its properties including tangents and normals.
i)
Loci.
5.
MENSURATION:
a) Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms,
triangle and circle.
b) Areas of figures which can be split up
into the figures (Field Book).
c) Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral
surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and
volume of spheres.
6.
STATISTICS:
a) Collection and tabulation of statistical
data,
b) Graphical representation - frequency
polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc.
c) Measures of central tendency.
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PART –
B (75 Marks)
GENERAL
FORESTRY – I
I.
RENEWABLE AND NON-RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES:
a)
Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation,
important case studies. Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on
forests and tribal people.
b)
Water resources: Use and over-utilization of surface
and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams-benefits and
problems.
c)
Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects
of extracting and using mineral resources.
d)
Food resources: World food problems, changes caused
by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture,
fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity.
e)
Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable
energy sources, use of alternate energy sources.
f)
Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation,
man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification.
II.
PLANT SCIENCES:
a)
The
diversity in the living world and biological classification.
b)
Morphology
of flowering plants-modifications and functions of roots, stems and leaves.
c)
Basics
of plant tissues and how they differ from animal tissues.
d)
Basic
anatomical structure of wood like annual rings, grain, texture, pores, fibers,
pith, rays, etc.
e)
Seed
morphology- types of seeds viz., mono-cotyledonous and di-cotyledonous,
albuminous and endospermic and their development, structure, dormancy, dispersal
and germination.
f)
Reproduction
in plants:
g)
Sexual
incompatibility and sexual methods of reproduction in plants-Pollination,
fertilization, hybridization and development of the fruit.
h)
Asexual
and vegetative methods of reproduction.
i)
Principles
of Plant propagation- production of varieties and hybrids.
j)
Absorption
and conduction of water and minerals salts translocation- transpiration –
photosynthesis, respiration, digestion and assimilation of food, anabolism and catabolism-
deficiency symptoms of essential elements, role of plant growth regulators in
plants.
k)
Basic
principles of inheritance and variation and molecular basis of inheritance with
special emphasis on DNA & RNA.
l)
The
most common diseases of plants, important factors affecting infections and the
chemical, biological and genetic methods of disease control.
III.
BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION:
a)
Definition
and value of biodiversity, genetic, species and ecosystem diversity.
b)
Biodiversity
at global, National and local level.
c)
Hot-spots
of biodiversity, causes of biodiversity losses, need and the measures for
biodiversity conservation.
d)
Major
biomes of India, major abiotic factors that influence the life of organisms, responses
of the organisms to such factors, adaptations for withstanding the extremes in
the environment and population ecology.
IV.
SOIL SCIENCE & GEOLOGY:
a)
Geological
formation of the rocks and minerals of India.
b)
Earth
and its layers-domains of earth Types - of rocks and their formation-
weathering process of rocks- factors affecting soil formation-physical,
chemical and biological properties soil; minerals, their types and their conservation.
c)
Soil
conservation- definition, causes for erosion, types - wind and water erosion;
conservation and management of eroded soils/areas, wind breaks, shelter belts;
sand dunes; reclamation of saline and alkaline soils, water logged and other waste
lands. Role of forests in conserving soils.
d)
Maintenance
and build-up of soil organic matter; forest leaf litter and composting; Role of
microorganisms in ameliorating soils; N and C cycles.
V.
WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND WATER SHED MANAGEMENT:
a)
Basics
of surface and subsurface water resources, pollution of water and water
resource management.
b)
Concepts
of watershed; role of mini-forests and forest trees in overall resource
management, forest hydrology, watershed development.
c)
Water-harvesting
and conservation; ground water recharge and watershed management; role of integrating
forest trees, horticultural crops, field crops, grass and fodders.
VI.
SILVICULTURE, AGRO FORESTRY, SOCIAL FORESTRY, COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT:
a)
General
Silvicultural Principles; ecological and physiological factors influencing
vegetation, natural and artificial regeneration of forests, methods of
propagation, grafting techniques; site factors.
b)
Nursery
and planting techniques — nursery beds, polybags and maintenance, water
budgeting, grading and hardening of seedlings, special approaches, establishment
and tending.
c)
Silviculture
of the following economically important species grown in Andhra Pradesh such
as;
1)
Acacia
nilotica
2)
Azadirachta
indica,
3)
Dendrocalamus
strictus,
4)
Casuarina
equisetifolia,
5)
Dalbergia
sisoo,
6)
Emblica
officinalis,
7)
Eucalyptus
spp,
8)
Gmelina
arborea,
9)
Pterocarpus
marsupium,
10)
Pterocarpus
santalinus
11)
Santalum
album
12)
Tectona
grandis,
13)
Melia
dubia and
14)
Leucaena
leucocephala
d)
Agroforestry:
scope and necessity; role in the life of people and domestic animals and in integrated
land use, planning especially related to soil and water conservation, water
recharge, nutrient availability to crops, nature and eco-system preservation including
ecological balances through pest- predator relationships and providing opportunities
for enhancing biodiversity, medicinal and other flora and fauna.
e)
Agro
forestry systems under different agro-ecological zones, selection of species
and role of multipurpose trees and NTFPs, techniques, food, fodder and fuel security.
f)
Objectives,
scope and necessity of social forestry.
g)
Genesis,
principles, objectives and methodology of Community Forest management in Andhra
Pradesh.
****
GENERAL
FORESTRY – II
I.
ECOSYSTEM & WILDLIFE:
a)
Concept
of an ecosystem, Structure and function of an ecosystem, the rate of biomass production,
GPP, NPP, decomposition and energy flow through different trophic levels.
Ecological pyramids and ecological succession.
b)
Introduction,
types, characteristic features, structure, functions and services of the
ecosystems such as Forest ecosystem, Grassland ecosystem, Desert ecosystem, Aquatic
ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries).
c)
Wildlife
of India, endangered species of India; sanctuaries and national parks of India
and Biological rhythms.
II.
FOREST PROTECTION WILDLIFE BIOLOGY:
a)
Injuries
to forest - abiotic and biotic destructive agencies, insect — pests and disease,
effects of air pollution on forests and forest die back.
b)
Susceptibility
of forests to damage, nature of damage, cause, prevention, protective measures and
benefits due to chemical and biological control.
c)
General
forest protection against fire, equipment and methods, controlled use of fire,
economic and environmental costs.
d)
Timber
salvage operations after natural disasters.
e)
Role
of afforestation and forest regeneration in absorption of CO 2.
f)
Rotational
and controlled grazing, different methods of control against grazing and
browsing animals.
g)
Effect
of wild animals on forest regeneration.
h)
Human
impacts: Forest encroachment, poaching, grazing, live fencing, theft, shifting
cultivation and control.
III.
FOREST UTILIZATION:
a)
Traditional
and improved/modern tools used in logging, wood seasoning, wood/timber
preservation.
b)
Logging-transport
methods.
c)
Physical
properties of wood and their importance in identification of timber species.
d)
Uses
of important MFP/NTFP species available in the forests of A.P.
e)
List
of plants known to be antidotes of snake and scorpion poisoning.
IV.
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT:
a)
Animal
management – animal ailments and treatments.
b)
Definition
of some animals like human beings, wolf, jackals, lion rabbit etc., based on
incisors- canine/cuspids, pre-molars and molars.
c)
Poisonous
and non-poisonous snakes of India, symptoms following the snake bite, treatment
of snake bite.
d)
Role
of nutrition in animal health and production.
e)
Nutrition
deficiencies and their management.
f)
Morphological
features of a bird and the concept of migration in birds and the ecological
importance of birds.
V.
ECONOMIC ZOOLOGY:
Beneficial
and harmful insects including insect vectors of human diseases, Industrial
fish, prawn and molluscs of India, Non-poisonous and poisonous snakes of India,
Venomous animals-centipede, wasp, honey bee.
VI.
FOREST ECONOMICS, FOREST LEGISLATION AND ADMINISTRATION:
a)
Forest
economics - fundamental principles, cost-benefit analyses; estimation of demand
and supply.
b)
Forest
economics – investment planning, depreciation, working capital, types of costs viz.,
gross, fixed, variable, marginal & opportunity costs.
c)
Methods
employed for investment calculations such as Net surplus method, payoff time method,
present value or capital value method, internal interest method, capital cost
method.
d)
Forest
Legislation-History of forest development; essence of Indian Forest Policy of
1894, 1952 and 1990. National Forest Policy -1988.
e)
Forest
laws, necessity; general principles, AP Forest Act-1967; Forest Conservation
Act- 1980; Wildlife Protection Act-1972 and their amendments; Application of
Indian Penal Code to Forestry.
f)
Forest
Administration: Indian Forest Service, AP State Forest Service, AP State Forest
Subordinate Services, AP Forest Department-Its structure and activities.
VII.
FOREST INVENTORY:
a)
Scope
and objectives of Forest inventory.
b)
Complete
enumeration vs. sampling, need for sampling, basic concepts in sampling,
designing large-scale sample surveys, sampling and non- sampling errors, simple
random sampling.
c)
Properties
of a good estimator, estimation of sample size, stratified random sampling,
systematic sampling cluster sampling, ratio and regression methods of estimation
under simple and stratified random sampling.
VIII.
FOREST MENSURATION & REMOTE SENSING:
a)
Statistics-
population parameters- measures of central tendency and dispersion, aim of
sampling, sampling methods, regression.
b)
Methods
of measuring —diameter, girth, height and volume of trees; form-factor; volume
estimation of stand, current annual increment; mean annual increment, Yield
calculation, yield and stand tables:
c)
Forest
planning, evaluation and monitoring tools and approaches for integrated planning.
d)
Modern
instruments used in forest mensuration like RELASKOP, ALTIMETER, WEDGE PRISM,
PLANIMETER etc.
e)
Basic
principles of Remote sensing- Air photo interpretation GIS, GPS, and GNSS.
f)
Forest
cover monitoring through remote sensing.
IX.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES:
a)
Definition,
scope and importance, need for public awareness on environmental issues.
b)
Environmental
Pollution: Definition, Causes, effects and control measures of Air pollution,
Water pollution, Soil pollution, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Thermal pollution
&Nuclear hazards.
c)
Solid
waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial
wastes.
d)
Social
Issues and the Environment: From Unsustainable to Sustainable development.
e)
Urban
problems related to energy, Water conservation, rain water harvesting,
Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns.
f)
Environmental
ethics: Issues and possible solutions, Climate change, global warming, acid
rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust, Wasteland
reclamation, Consumerism and waste products.
g)
Necessity
of Environment Protection Act-1986, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act-1981,
Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act-1974, APWALTA- 2004.
X.
FOREST SURVEY & ENGINEERING:
a)
Basics
of Survey and forest Engineering – bearings, Offsets- types of concrete, painting,
varnishing, glazing, pointing, plastering.
b)
Road
alignment- main considerations in road alignment,
c)
Types
of roads depending upon the duration of the use of road.
d)
Use
of ghat tracer, Dumpy level, IOP level and Theodolite.
XI.
FIRST AID:
a)
Primary
goal, key aims and types of the first-aid.
b)
First
Aid- first aid for bleeding, drowning, venomous insects, burns and scalds, shock,
unconsciousness, fits, fainting, sun stroke, sprains, wounds, fractures.
****
SCHEME
FOR MAIN WRITTEN EXAMINATION
(As per G.O.Rt.No.2493,
General Administration (Ser-A) Dept., dated: 28/11/2018)
MAIN WRITTEN EXAMINATION (OBJECTIVE TYPE)- Degree
Standard |
||||
PAPER |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Duration Minutes |
Maximum Marks |
Qualifying
Test |
General English
(50 marks) & General Telugu (50 marks) (To be Qualified in English & Telugu individually) (SSC Standard) |
100 |
100 |
100 |
PAPER-I |
General Studies
& Mental Ability |
150 |
150 |
150 |
PAPER-II |
Mathematics
(SSC standard) |
150 |
150 |
150 |
PAPER-III |
General Forestry
– I |
150 |
150 |
150 |
PAPER-IV |
General Forestry
– II |
150 |
150 |
150 |
TOTAL |
600 |
|||
NEGATIVE MARKS: As per G.O.Ms. No.235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept.,Dt.06/12/2016,
for each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed
for the question. |
N.B.:1. Candidates are required to undergo a walking
test and also a Medical Examination (conducted by a Medical Board). Both the
tests shall be arranged by the Forest Department, duly taking concurrence of
A.P.P.S.C. for this purpose the Commission will pick up eligible candidates in
the ratio of 1:3 with reference to total number of vacancies as per General
Rule 22 & 22A.
2. Computer
Proficiency Test (Qualifying Test) for eligible candidates in the ratio of 1:3
with reference to total number of vacancies notified will be conducted.
SYLLABUS
FOR MAIN WRITTEN EXAMINATION
QUALIFYING TEST (100 Marks)
GENERAL ENGLISH AND GENERAL TELUGU (SSC Standard)
General English Test (50 Marks) a) Comprehension b) Phrases and idioms c) Vocabulary and punctuation d) Logical re-arrangement of sentences |
General Telugu Test ( 50 Marks) a) Synonyms & Vocabulary b) Grammar c) Telugu to English meanings d) English to Telugu meanings |
****
PAPER
– I (150 Marks)
GENERAL
STUDIES & MENTAL ABILITY
1.
General
Science – Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and their
implications including matters of every day observation and experience, as may
be expected of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any
scientific discipline.
2.
Current
events of A.P state and national importance.
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.
Indian
Geography with a focus on AP.
5.
Indian
polity and Economy – including the country’s political system- rural
development – Planning and economic reforms in India.
6.
Mental
Ability – Reasoning & Inferences.
7.
Sustainable
Development and Environmental Protection.
8.
Disaster
Management:
a)
Concepts
in disaster management and vulnerability profile of India and State of A.P.
b)
Earth
quakes, Cyclones, Tsunami, Floods, Drought – causes and effects.
c)
Manmade
disasters - Prevention strategies.
d)
Mitigation
strategies and measures.
****
PAPER-II
(150 Marks)
MATHEMATICS (SSC Standard)
1.
ARITHMETICS:
a) Number System-Natural numbers, Integers.
b) Rational and Real numbers.
c) Fundamental operations, addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, square roots, Decimal fractions.
d) Unitary method-time and distance,
time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest,
profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation.
e) Elementary Number Theory – Division algorithm,
Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2,3,4,5,9 and 11.
f) Multiples and factors, factorisation
Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm. Logarithms to base 10, laws of
logarithms, use of logarithmic tables.
2.
ALGEBRA:
a) Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder
Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M.
b) Theory of polynomials, solutions of
quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real
roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns –
analytical and Graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear in equations in two
variables and their solutions.
c)
Practical
problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or in equations in two variables
or quadratic equations in one variable and their solutions.
d) Set language and set notation,
rational expressions and conditional identities, laws of indices.
3.
TRIGONOMETRY:
Sine x,
Cosine x, Tangent x when Oo = x = 90o values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x=
Oo, 30o, 45o, 60o and 90o, Simple trigonometric identities. Use of
trigonometric tables, Simple cases of heights and distances.
4.
GEOMETRY:
i) Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures.
ii) Theorems on
a)
Properties
of angles at a point.
b)
Parallel
lines.
c)
Sides
and angles of a triangle.
d)
Congruency
of triangles.
e)
Similar
triangles.
f)
Concurrence
of medians and altitudes.
g)
Properties
of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square.
h)
Circles
and its properties including tangents and normals.
i)
Loci.
5.
MENSURATION:
a) Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms,
triangle and circle.
b) Areas of figures which can be split up
into the figures (Field Book).
c) Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral
surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and
volume of spheres.
6.
STATISTICS:
a) Collection and tabulation of statistical
data.
b) Graphical representation - frequency
polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc.
c) Measures of central tendency.
****
PAPER-III
(150 Marks)
GENERAL
FORESTRY – I
I.
RENEWABLE AND NON-RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES:
a)
Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation,
important case studies. Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on
forests and tribal people.
b)
Water resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and
ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams-benefits and
problems.
c)
Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects
of extracting and using mineral resources.
d)
Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by
agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture,
fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity.
e)
Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and
non-renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources.
f)
Land resources: Land as a resource, land
degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification.
II.
PLANT SCIENCES:
a)
The
diversity in the living world and biological classification.
b)
Morphology
of flowering plants-modifications and functions of roots, stems and leaves.
c)
Basics
of plant tissues and how they differ from animal tissues.
d)
Basic
anatomical structure of wood like annual rings, grain, texture, pores, fibers,
pith, rays, etc.
e)
Seed
morphology- types of seeds viz., mono-cotyledonous and di-cotyledonous, albuminous
and endospermic and their development, structure, dormancy, dispersal and germination.
f)
Reproduction
in plants:
g)
Sexual
incompatibility and sexual methods of reproduction in plants-Pollination,
fertilization, hybridization and development of the fruit.
h)
Asexual
and vegetative methods of reproduction.
i)
Principles
of Plant propagation- production of varieties and hybrids.
j)
Absorption
and conduction of water and minerals salts translocation- transpiration –
photosynthesis, respiration, digestion and assimilation of food, anabolism and
catabolism- deficiency symptoms of essential elements, role of plant growth
regulators in plants.
k)
Basic
principles of inheritance and variation and molecular basis of inheritance with
special emphasis on DNA & RNA.
l)
The
most common diseases of plants, important factors affecting infections and the
chemical, biological and genetic methods of disease control.
III.
BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION:
a)
Definition
and value of biodiversity, genetic, species and ecosystem diversity.
b)
Biodiversity
at global, National and local level.
c)
Hot-spots
of biodiversity, causes of biodiversity losses, need and the measures for biodiversity
conservation.
d)
Major
biomes of India, major abiotic factors that influence the life of organisms, responses
of the organisms to such factors, adaptations for withstanding the extremes in
the environment and population ecology.
IV.
SOIL SCIENCE & GEOLOGY:
a)
Geological
formation of the rocks and minerals of India.
b)
Earth
and its layers-domains of earth Types - of rocks and their formation-
weathering process of rocks- factors affecting soil formation-physical,
chemical and biological properties soil; minerals, their types and their conservation.
c)
Soil
conservation- definition, causes for erosion, types - wind and water erosion; conservation
and management of eroded soils/areas, wind breaks, shelter belts; sand dunes; reclamation
of saline and alkaline soils, water logged and other waste lands. Role of
forests in conserving soils.
d)
Maintenance
and build-up of soil organic matter; forest leaf litter and composting; Role of
microorganisms in ameliorating soils; N and C cycles.
V.
WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND WATER SHED MANAGEMENT:
a)
Basics
of surface and subsurface water resources, pollution of water and water resource
management.
b)
Concepts of watershed; role of mini-forests
and forest trees in overall
resource management, forest hydrology, watershed development.
c)
Water-harvesting
and conservation; ground water recharge and watershed management; role of
integrating forest trees, horticultural crops, field crops, grass and fodders.
VI.
SILVICULTURE, AGRO FORESTRY, SOCIAL FORESTRY, COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT:
a)
General
Silvicultural Principles; ecological and physiological factors influencing vegetation,
natural and artificial regeneration of forests, methods of propagation, grafting
techniques; site factors.
b)
Nursery
and planting techniques — nursery beds, polybags and maintenance, water budgeting,
grading and hardening of seedlings, special approaches, establishment and tending.
c)
Silviculture
of the following economically important species grown in Andhra Pradesh such
as;
1)
Acacia
nilotica
2)
Azadirachta
indica
3)
Dendrocalamus
strictus
4)
Casuarina
equisetifolia
5)
Dalbergia
sisoo
6)
Emblica
officinalis
7)
Eucalyptus
spp
8)
Gmelina
arborea
9)
Pterocarpus
marsupium
10) Pterocarpus santalinus
11) Santalum album
12) Tectona grandis
13) Melia dubia and
14) Leucaena leucocephala
d)
Agroforestry:
scope and necessity; role in the life of people and domestic animals and in
integrated land use, planning especially related to soil and water
conservation, water recharge, nutrient availability to crops, nature and
eco-system preservation including ecological balances through pest- predator
relationships and providing opportunities for enhancing biodiversity, medicinal
and other flora and fauna.
e)
Agro
forestry systems under different agro-ecological zones, selection of species and
role of multipurpose trees and NTFPs, techniques, food, fodder and fuel security.
f)
Objectives,
scope and necessity of social forestry.
g)
Genesis,
principles, objectives and methodology of Community Forest management in Andhra
Pradesh.
****
I.
ECOSYSTEM & WILDLIFE:
PAPER-IV
(150 Marks)
GENERAL
FORESTRY – II
a)
Concept
of an ecosystem, Structure and function of an ecosystem, the rate of biomass
production, GPP, NPP, decomposition and energy flow through different trophic
levels. Ecological pyramids and ecological succession.
b)
Introduction,
types, characteristic features, structure, functions and services of the ecosystems
such as Forest ecosystem, Grassland ecosystem, Desert ecosystem, Aquatic
ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries).
c)
Wildlife
of India, endangered species of India; sanctuaries and national parks of India
and Biological rhythms.
II.
FOREST PROTECTION WILDLIFE BIOLOGY:
a)
Injuries
to forest - abiotic and biotic destructive agencies, insect — pests and disease,
effects of air pollution on forests and forest die back.
b)
Susceptibility
of forests to damage, nature of damage, cause, prevention, protective measures and
benefits due to chemical and biological control.
c)
General
forest protection against fire, equipment and methods, controlled use of fire,
economic and environmental costs.
d)
Timber
salvage operations after natural disasters.
e)
Role
of afforestation and forest regeneration in absorption of CO 2.
f)
Rotational
and controlled grazing, different methods of control against grazing and
browsing animals.
g)
Effect
of wild animals on forest regeneration.
h)
Human
impacts: Forest encroachment, poaching, grazing, live fencing, theft, shifting
cultivation and control.
III. FOREST UTILIZATION:
a)
Traditional
and improved/modern tools used in logging, wood seasoning, wood/timber preservation.
b)
Logging-transport
methods.
c)
Physical
properties of wood and their importance in identification of timber species.
d)
Uses
of important MFP/NTFP species available in the forests of A.P.
e)
List
of plants known to be antidotes of snake and scorpion poisoning.
IV. ANIMAL MANAGEMENT:
a)
Animal
management – animal ailments and treatments.
b)
Definition
of some animals like human beings, wolf, jackals, lion rabbit etc., based on incisors-
canine/cuspids, pre-molars and molars.
c)
Poisonous
and non-poisonous snakes of India, symptoms following the snake bite, treatment
of snake bite.
d)
Role
of nutrition in animal health and production.
e)
Nutrition
deficiencies and their management.
f)
Morphological
features of a bird and the concept of migration in birds and the ecological
importance of birds.
V.
ECONOMIC ZOOLOGY:
Beneficial
and harmful insects including insect vectors of human diseases, Industrial
fish, prawn and molluscs of India, Non-poisonous and poisonous snakes of India,
Venomous animals-centipede, wasp, honey bee.
VI. FOREST ECONOMICS, FOREST LEGISLATION
AND ADMINISTRATION:
a)
Forest
economics - fundamental principles, cost-benefit analyses; estimation of demand
and supply.
b)
Forest
economics – investment planning, depreciation, working capital, types of costs
viz., gross, fixed, variable, marginal & opportunity costs.
c)
Methods
employed for investment calculations such as Net surplus method, payoff time
method, present value or capital value method, internal interest method,
capital cost method.
d)
Forest
Legislation-History of forest development; essence of Indian Forest Policy of 1894,
1952 and 1990. National Forest Policy -1988.
e)
Forest
laws, necessity; general principles, AP Forest Act-1967; Forest Conservation Act-
1980; Wildlife Protection Act-1972 and their amendments; Application of Indian Penal
Code to Forestry.
f)
Forest
Administration: Indian Forest Service, AP State Forest Service, AP State Forest
Subordinate Services, AP Forest Department-Its structure and activities.
VII. FOREST INVENTORY:
a)
Scope
and objectives of Forest inventory.
b)
Complete
enumeration vs. sampling, need for sampling, basic concepts in sampling,
designing large-scale sample surveys, sampling and non- sampling errors, simple
random sampling.
c)
Properties
of a good estimator, estimation of sample size, stratified random sampling,
systematic sampling cluster sampling, ratio and regression methods of
estimation under simple and stratified random sampling.
VIII. FOREST MENSURATION & REMOTE SENSING:
a)
Statistics-
population parameters- measures of central tendency and dispersion, aim of
sampling, sampling methods, regression.
b)
Methods
of measuring —diameter, girth, height and volume of trees; form-factor; volume
estimation of stand, current annual increment; mean annual increment, Yield
calculation, yield and stand tables:
c)
Forest
planning, evaluation and monitoring tools and approaches for integrated planning.
d)
Modern
instruments used in forest mensuration like RELASKOP, ALTIMETER, WEDGE PRISM,
PLANIMETER etc.
e)
Basic
principles of Remote sensing- Air photo interpretation GIS, GPS, and GNSS.
f)
Forest
cover monitoring through remote sensing.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES:
a)
Definition,
scope and importance, need for public awareness on environmental issues.
b)
Environmental
Pollution: Definition, Causes, effects and control measures of Air pollution,
Water pollution, Soil pollution, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Thermal pollution
&Nuclear hazards.
c)
Solid
waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes.
d)
Social
Issues and the Environment: From Unsustainable to Sustainable development.
e)
Urban
problems related to energy, Water conservation, rain water harvesting,
Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns.
f)
Environmental
ethics: Issues and possible solutions, Climate change, global warming, acid
rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust, Wasteland
reclamation, Consumerism and waste products.
g)
Necessity
of Environment Protection Act-1986, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act-1981, Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act-1974, APWALTA-2004.
X.
FOREST SURVEY & ENGINEERING:
a)
Basics
of Survey and forest Engineering – bearings, Offsets- types of concrete, painting,
varnishing, glazing, pointing, plastering.
b)
Road
alignment- main considerations in road alignment,
c)
Types
of roads depending upon the duration of the use of road.
d)
Use
of ghat tracer, Dumpy level, IOP level and Theodolite.
XI. FIRST AID:
a)
Primary
goal, key aims and types of the first-aid.
b)
First
Aid- first aid for bleeding, drowning, venomous insects, burns and scalds,
shock, unconsciousness, fits, fainting, sun stroke, sprains, wounds, fractures.
****
SCHEME & SYLLABUS OF EXAMINATION OF THE COMPUTER
PROFICIENCY TEST (CPT)
Scheme
for Computer Proficiency Test
(As per G.O.Ms.No.26,
G.A. (Ser.B) Dept., dt: 24.02.2023)
Scheme of the examination (Practical Type) |
|||||
Test |
Duration
(Minutes) |
Maximum
Marks |
Minimum Qualifying
Marks |
||
SC/ST |
B.C’s |
O.C’s |
|||
Proficiency
in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated
Software. |
60 |
100 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
Syllabus
for Computer Proficiency Test PART-A
1.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS: Introduction to Computers -
Components and their classification - Peripheral devices and their purpose.
Input Devices - Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Lighten, Touch screens, Joystick,
Micro phone, Scanner, Digital camera, Bar code reader, Biometric sensor Output
Devices: Display devices, Printers, Monitor, Speaker, Plotter, Secondary
Storage Devices – Feature- Driven Development (FDD), Magnetic tape, Universal
Serial Bus(USB), Pen Drives, Disks - The Role of input Processing / output processing
devices - Computing Concepts - Data - Information – Random Access Memory (RAM)
– Read-Only Memory(ROM) - Control
Unit - Memory Unit – Arithmetic Logic Unit(ALU).
2.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE TYPES: System Software, Application
Software, Embedded software, Proprietary Software, Open source software (their
purpose and characteristics only).
3.
OPERATING SYSTEM: Purpose of operating system, Single
User and Multi User Operating Systems with Examples.
4.
WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM: Interfacing Graphical User Interface
(GUI), Differences between Character User Interface (CUI) and Graphical User
Interface(GUI) - working With Files and Folders - More About Files - Running An
Application Through The File Manager - Running an Application Through The
Program Manager - Setting up of Printer, Webcam, Scanner and other peripheral
devices,
5.
LINUX/MAC OS (only basic concepts): Introduction to Linux - Features and
advantages of Linux, File handling commands, directory handling commands - User
Management - File permissions Macintosh Apple Computer (MAC) OS - Introduction
- Advantages of Macintosh Apple Computer (MAC) OS . Basics commands
6.
INTERNET CONCEPTS (only basic
concepts): Minimum
Hardware and Software Requirements for a system to use internet, Communication
Protocols and Facilities - Various browsers - What is Internet Protocol(IP)
Address - Steps required in connecting system to network - Uploading and
Downloading Files from Internet
7.
ELECTRONIC MAIL (only basic
concepts): Sending
and receiving mails, Basic E-Mail Functions, Using your word processor for
E-mail, Finding E-Mail Address, Mailing Lists and lists Servers.
8.
WORLD WIDE WEB (only basic
concepts): WWW
advantages of the Web - how to navigate with the Web - Web Searching.
PART –
B
1.
OFFICE SUITE: MSOFFICE or any open source office
like Libre Office /Apache Open Office Neo office for Windows/Linux/Media Access
Control Address (MAC)OS.
2.
GETTING STARTED WITH OFFICE: Introduction to Office Software-
Starting and Exiting the Office Applications - Introducing the Office Shortcut
Bar - Customizing Office Shortcut Bar.
3.
FILE OPERATIONS IN THE OFFICE: Common Office Tools and Techniques -
Opening An Application - Creating Files - Entering And Editing Text - Saving
Files - Opening Files - Closing a File - Exiting The Application - Managing
Your files With The Office Applications.
4.
TOOLS IN THE OFFICE APPLICATIONS: Key Combinations - Cut, Copy and
Paste - Drag And Drop Editing - Menu Bars And Toolbars - Undo and - Redo -
Spell Checking - Auto Correct - Find and Replace - Help And The Office
Assistants - Templates and Wizards.
5.
WORD PROCESSING (MS WORD or its
equivalent in Libre office /Apache Open Office / Neo office for Windows/s/Linux/Mac OS): Starting Word
·
Title
Bar - Menu Bar - Format Bar - Standard Bar - Ruler - Workspace Area - Scroll
Bar - Status Bar - Different Toolbars - Option a Menu Bar - Creating New
Document When Word is Running
- Opening
Pre existing Documents When Word is Running - Designing Your Document - Typing
Text - Selection text - Deleting Text - Formatting text and document - copying
and moving - Saving Document - Page Setup - Properties of a document -
Undo-Redo-Cut-Copy a Document - Pasting a Document - Print Preview - Printing -
Select All - Find - Replace - Go To - Four Different View Of A Document -
Normal, Web Layout, Print Layout, and Outline Layout- Document Map - Full
Screen - Zoom - Objects - Page Break - Header and Footer - Page Number - Auto
Format - Auto Text - Inserting Date And Time - Working With Header, Footers-
footnotes-Fields-Symbols-Caption Cross Reference-Index-Tabs-Table and Sorting -
Working With Graphics - Inserting Pictures - Modifying Pictures - Word Art -
Inserting Chart - Inserting Files - Hyper Linking - Bookmark - Using Different
Fonts - Paragraph – Bullets Borders and Shading-Columns-Drop Cap-Theme-Change
Case Background-Frames-Style-Spelling And Grammar - Set Language - Word Count -
Auto Summarize - Auto Correct - Merge Document
- Protect
Document - Envelopes And Labels - - Templates, Wizards And Sample Documents -
drawing Tables - Merge Cell - Spilt Cells - Spilt Table - Table Auto Format -
Auto Fit - Sort - Formula - Arrange All-Split- Micro Soft Word Help - Macros -
Custom Toolbars - Keyboard Shortcuts - Menus - Mail Merge.
6.
SPREAD SHEET (MS Excel or its equivalent
in Libre Office / Apache Open Office / Neo
office for Windows/s/Linux/ Maa OS):
Features
Of Excel - Excel worksheet - Selecting Cell - Navigating With The Mouse And
Keyboard - Entering And Editing Text - Text Boxes - Text Notes - Checking
Spelling - Undoing And Repeating Action - Entering And Editing Formulas - Referencing
Cells - Order Of Evolution in Formulas - Copying Entries And Equations To
Minimize Typing - More Auto Fill Examples - Creating Custom Fill Lists
Protecting And Un Protecting Documents And Cell - Creating A New Worksheet -
Excel Formatting Tips And Techniques - Moving cell - Copying Cells - Sorting
Cell Data - Insertion Cells Inserting As You Paste - Deleting Parts Of
Worksheet - Clearing Parts Of A Worksheet - Excel Page Setup - Changing Column
Width And Row Heights - Auto Format - Manual Formatting - Using style - Format Code
Alter A Number's Appearance - Format Painter Speeds-Up Format Copying -
Changing Font Size And Attributes - Adjusting Alignments - Cantering Text
Across Column - Using Border Buttons And Commands - Changing Color And Shading
- Inserting And Removing Page Breaks - Hiding Rows And Columns - Rearranging
Worksheet - Entering Formula - Excel Functions - Inserting Rows And Columns -
Saving A Worksheet - Printing A Worksheet - Printing Tips For Large Excel
Project - Parts Of A Function - Functions Requiring Add-ins - Function Wizard -
Example Of Functions By Category - Organizing Your Data - Excel's Chart
Features - Chart Parts And Terminology - Instant charts with The chart
wizard - Creating Chart On Separating Worksheets - Resizing And Moving Charts -
Adding Chart Notes And Arrows - Editing Charts - Rotating 3-D Charts - Printing
Charts
- Deleting
Charts Setting The Default Chart Type - Creating Trend Lines Data Map - Working
With Graphics in Excel - Creating And Pacing Graphic objects - Resizing Graphs
- Possible Sources Of Excel Graphics - Creating and Running Macro - Sorting
Excel Data - Adding Subtotals To Databases - Customizing Excel - Customizing
Workspace – Comma Separated Value (CSV) File format - Using Worksheet As
Databases.
7.
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE (MS Power
Point or its equivalent in Libre Office/Apache Open office/Neo office for Windows/s/Linux/Mac Os): Introduction - Starting Presentation
Software - Views in Presentation Software - Slides - Terminology - Color
Schemes - Formatting Slides - Creating a Presentation - Using the Auto Content
Wizard - Masters- - Using a Template - Creating a Blank Presentation - Working
with Text in Power Point - Adding Slides Editing And Working Text - Working in
Outlaying view – Spell checking - Finding And Replacing Text - Formatting Text
- Aligning Text - Developing Your Presentation - Importing images From The
Outside World - The Clipart Gallery - Drawing in Presentation software-
Bringing A Presentation to Life - Inserting Objects in Your Presentation -
Inserting A Picture - Working With Graphics - Multimedia in Power Point -
Animating The Objects, Pictures, Graphics, - Enhancements to the Slide Show
Showing Slides Out Of Order Printing Presentation Elements - Finalizing The
Presentation - Assigning Transitions And Timings - Setting The Master Slide -
Setting Up The Slide Show - Running The Slide Show.
Assessment Pattern:
Part-A: Test may be designed to assess the candidate by
means of MCQs.
(20 %of Total Marks)
Part-B: A computer based assessment test where they need
to:
1.
Prepare
a model document and organize the same in a formatted manner. This should cover
evaluating the typing speed, organizing the document and covering several other
aspects such as inserting tables, inserting Images/WordArt, mail merge, etc.)
2.
Evaluating
typing speed (25% of Total Marks)
(This may be
made mandatory for qualifying based on the norms existing)
3.
Organizing
and inserting different objects (15% of Total Marks)
4.
Prepare
an Excel Sheet to fill with data and format the sheet, merging/splitting cells, formulae for
calculation in the cells, conditional formatting, preparation of different
graphs based on the data. (20% of Total Marks)
5.
Prepared
a Power Point presentation using the standard layouts available and filling
different slides with content (Formatted text, images, tables, transition
effects, animation etc.).
(20%of Total Marks)
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ANNEXURE-III INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
A.
INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ONLINE APPLICATION:
A.1.
The
applicants are required to go through the user guide and satisfy themselves as to
their eligibility for this recruitment carefully before applying and enter the
particulars completely online.
A.2.
Applicant
must compulsorily fill-up all relevant columns of application and submit
application through website only. The particulars made available in the website
will be processed through computer and the eligibility decided in terms of
notification and confirmed accordingly.
A.3.
The
applications received online in the prescribed proforma available in the
website and within the time shall only be considered and the Commission will
not be held responsible for any kind of delay/discrepancy on part of the
candidate.
A.4.
Applicants
must compulsorily upload his/her own scanned photo and signature through
.jpg format.
A.5.
The
applicants should not furnish any particulars that are false, tampered,
fabricated or suppress any material information while making an application
through website.
A.6.
Important:
Hand written/typed/Photostat copies/printed application form will not be entertained.
A.7.
The
applicant shall produce all the essential certificates issued by the competent
authority, for verification by the commission, as and when called for. If candidates
fail to produce the same, his/her candidature shall be rejected / disqualified
without any further correspondence.
A.8.
The
following certificate formats are available on the Commission’s
https://psc.ap.gov.in for reference.
A.8.1.
Community,
Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate
A.8.2.
Declaration
by the Un-Employed
A.8.3.
School
Study Certificate
A.8.4.
Certificate
of Residence
A.8.5.
Medical
Certificate for the Blind
A.8.6.
Certificate
of Hearing Disability and Hearing Assessment
A.8.7.
Medical
Certificate in respect of Orthopedically Handicapped Candidates
A.8.8.
Creamy
Layer Certificate
A.8.9.
Local
status certificate (if applicable)
B.
INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING OFF-LINE (OMR BASED) EXAMINATION:
B.1.
The
candidates should go through the instructions given on the cover page of test
booklet and carefully write his/her Subject / Subject Code, Booklet Series,
Name of the Examination Centre etc., in the Answer Sheet, which will be
provided to him/her in the examination hall.
B.2.
Since
the answer sheets are to be scanned (valued) with Optical Mark Scanner system,
the candidates have to USE BALL POINT PEN (BLUE or BLACK) ONLY FOR MARKING THE
ANSWERS. The candidates will be supplied OMR Sheet consisting of two copies
i.e., the Original Copy (Top Sheet) and Duplicate Copy (Bottom Sheet). The
candidate is required to use Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black) for filling the
relevant blocks in the OMR Sheet including bubbling the answers. After writing
the examination the candidate has to handover the original OMR sheet (Top
Sheet) to the invigilator in the examination hall. If any candidate takes away the
original OMR Sheet (Top Sheet) his/her candidature will be rejected. However
the candidate is permitted to take away the duplicate (Bottom Sheet) OMR Sheet
for his/her record. The candidates should bring Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black
and smooth writing pad) to fill up relevant columns and answers on the Answer
Sheet. The candidate must ensure encoding the Registration Number,
Subject/Subject Code, Booklet Series correctly, write the Name of the
Examination Centre, appending Signatures of the Candidate and Invigilator,
etc., on the O.M.R. Answer sheet correctly, failing which the Answer sheet will
not be valued. Use of whitener / correcting fluid / Blade / Powder/ Eraser /
folding / Tearing / Rough Work or any kind of tampering to change the answers
on OMR Sheet will lead to disqualification / invalidation / rejection. No correspondence
whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates in this regard.
B.3.
The
OMR Sheet is to be bubbled by Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black) only. Bubbling by Pencil
/ Ink Pen /
Gel Pen is not permitted in this examination. Any kind of tampering to change
the answers on the OMR Sheet will lead to disqualification / invalidation /
rejection. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates
in this regard.
C.
INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ON-LINE (CBT) EXAMINATION:
C.1.
The
candidates should take their seats at the prescribed time before the commencement
of the examination. Biometric identification would be conducted before entry
into examination hall. The entry time would be mentioned in the hall ticket. Late
entry after the given entry time would not be allowed. Candidates should not
leave the examination hall till the expiry of fulltime. Loaning and
interchanging of articles among the candidates is not permitted in the
examination hall. Electronic devices including cell phones and pagers are not
allowed in the examination hall.
C.2.
The
starting time of each examination paper and the entry time would be mentioned
in the hall ticket.
C.3.
Candidates
will not be permitted to leave the examination hall till the expiry of full
time. If any candidate leaves the examination hall in the middle, he would be
disqualified. If there is any problem with computer system in case of Computer
Based Test/Computer Proficiency Test, the candidates have to wait without
talking to others till the system is restored. In case of any violation, the
candidate will be disqualified.
C.4.
The
examination link with the login screen will already be available on your system.
Please inform the invigilator if this is not the case.
C.5.
10
minutes prior to the exam, you’ll be prompted to login. Please type the Login
ID (Roll No) and the Password (Password for Candidate will be given on exam
day) to proceed further.
C.6.
Invigilator
will announce the password 15 minutes before commencement of the Examination.
C.7.
Copying
or noting down questions and/or options is not allowed. Severe action will be
taken if any candidate is found noting down the questions and/or options.
C.8.
After
logging in, your screen will display:
*Profile Information
- Check the details & click on “I Confirm” or “I Deny”.
*Detailed exam
instructions - Please read and understand thoroughly.
*Please click
on the “I am ready to Begin” button, after reading the instructions.
C.9.
You
have to use the mouse to answer the multiple choice type questions with FOUR
alternative answers.
C.10.
To
answer any numerical answer type question, you need to use the virtual numeric
key pad and the mouse.
C.11.
On
the online exam question screen, the timer will display the balance time
remaining for the completion of exam.
C.12.
The
question numbers are color coordinated and of different shapes based on the process
of recording your response: White (Square) - For un-attempted questions. Red
(Inverted Pentagon) - For unanswered questions. Green (Pentagon) - For
attempted questions. Violet (Circle) - Question marked by candidate for review,
to be answered later. Violet (Circle with a Tick mark) - Question answered and
marked by candidate for review.
C.13.
After
answering a question, click the SAVE & NEXT button to save your response and
move onto the next question.
C.14.
Click
on Mark for Review & NEXT to mark your question for review, and then go to the
next question.
C.15.
To
clear any answer chosen for a particular question, please click on the CLEAR RESPONSE
button.
C.16.
A
summary of each section, (i.e. questions answered, not answered, marked for
review) is available for each section. You have to place the cursor over the
section name for this summary.
C.17.
In
case you wish to view a larger font size, please inform the Invigilator. On the
Invigilator's confirmation, click on the font size you wish to select. The font
size will be visible on the top.
C.18.
You
may view INSTRUCTIONS at any point of time during exam, by clicking on the
INSTRUCTIONS button on your screen.
C.19.
The
SUBMIT button will be activated after 150 Minutes. Please keep checking the
timer on your screen.
C.20.
In
case of automatic or manual log out, all your attempted responses will be
saved. Also, the exam will start from the time where it had stopped.
C.21.
You
will be provided a blank sheet for rough work. Do write your Login ID and
Password on it. Please ensure that you return it to the invigilator at the end
of the exam after tearing only the password from it.
C.22.
Please
don’t touch the key board as your exam ID will get locked. If your ID gets
locked, please inform a nearby invigilator who will help in unlocking your ID
and then you can continue with the exam.
C.23.
Please
inform the invigilator in case of any technical issues.
C.24.
Please
do not talk to or disturb other candidates.
C.25.
In
case you are carrying articles other than the admit card, photo identity proof
and pen; please leave them outside the exam room.
C.26.
You
cannot leave exam room before submitting the paper. Please inform the
invigilator if you want to use the wash room.
D.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
D.1.
If
the candidate notices any discrepancy printed on the Hall ticket, as to
community, date of birth, etc., he/she may immediately bring it to the notice
of Commission’s officials/Chief Superintendent in the examination centre and
necessary corrections can be made in the Nominal Roll, in the Examination Hall
against his/her Hall Ticket Number for being verified by the Commission’s
Office.
D.2.
The
candidate should satisfy the Invigilator of his/her identity with reference to
the signature and photographs available on the Nominal Rolls and Hall Ticket.
D.3.
The
candidates should take their seats at the given time before the commencement of
the examination and are not to be allowed after the scheduled time. The time of
Examination and entry time would be mentioned in the hall ticket. Late entry
after the given entry time would not be allowed. Candidates should not leave
the examination hall till the expiry of fulltime.
D.4.
The
candidates must note that his/her admission to the examination is strictly
provisional. The mere fact that an Admission to the examination does not imply
that his/her candidature has been finally cleared by the Commission or that the
entries made by the candidate in his/her application have been accepted by the
Commission as true and correct. The candidates have to be found suitable after
verification of original certificates; and other eligibility criteria. The
Applicants have to upload his/her scanned recent colour passport photo and
signature to the Application Form. Failure to produce the same photograph, if
required, at the time of interview/verification, may lead to disqualification. Hence
the candidates are advised not to change their appearance till the recruitment
process is complete.
D.5.
The
candidates are not allowed to bring any Electronic devices such as mobile /
cell phones, programmable calculators, tablets, iPad, Bluetooth, pagers,
watches or any other computing devices to examination Hall. Non programmable
calculators would be permitted, wherever necessary. Loaning and interchanging
of articles among the candidates is not permitted in the examination hall and
any form of malpractice will not be permitted in the exam hall.
D.6.
The
candidates are expected to behave in orderly and disciplined manner while
writing the examination. Their candidature will be rejected in case of
impersonation/disorder/ rowdy behaviour during Examination and necessary F.I.R.
for this incident will be lodged with concerned Police Station. The Chief
Superintendent of the centre is authorized to take spot decision in this
matter.
D.7.
Candidates
trying to use unfair means shall be disqualified from the selection. No
correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates.
D.8.
The
Penal Provisions of Act 25/97 published in the A.P. Gazette No. 35, Part-IV.B
Extraordinary dated: 21/08/1997 shall be invoked if malpractice and unfair
means are noticed at any stage of the Examination. Action will be taken to
penalize as per G.O.Ms.No.385, G.A. (Ser. A) Dept., Dt.18/10/2016.
D.9.
(a)
Wherever the candidates are totally blind, they will be provided a scribe to
write the examination and 20 minutes extra time is permitted to them per hour. Eligible
candidates are also allowed to bring their own scribe after due intimation to
the Commission after duly providing the full identification details of the
scribe like name, qualification, address and appropriate proof of
identification.
(b)
The
applicants shall upload the certificate relating to percentage of disability
for considering the appointment of scribe in the examination.
(c)
An
extra time of 20 minutes per hour is also permitted for the candidates with
Locomotor disability and CEREBRAL PALSY where dominant (writing) extremity is
affected for the extent slowing the performance of function (Minimum of 40%
impairment). No scribe is allowed to such candidates.
(d)
The
candidate as well as the scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking
conforming to the rules applicable.
D.10.
In
case the Hall-Ticket is without photo or too small, he/she should affix a
passport size photo on Hall-ticket and appear by duly getting attested by
Gazetted Officer. He/she shall handover similar photo for each paper to Chief
Superintendent for affixing the same on the Nominal Rolls.
D.11.
The
candidate will not be admitted to the examination Hall without procedural formalities.
D.12.
The
candidate admission to the Examination is provisional, subject to the eligibility,
confirmation/satisfaction of conditions laid down in this notification.
D.13.
The
candidate should put his/ her signature and get the signature of the
invigilator at the appropriate places in the Nominal Roll or OMR Answer Sheet.
D.14.
All
the Instructions to be followed scrupulously in the Examination Hall.
****
ANNEXURE
- IV
LIST OF SCHEDULED CASTES
(Definition 28 of General Rule - 2) SCHEDULE – I
(Substituted
with effect from 27-07-1977 through G.O.Ms.No. 838, G.A. (Services-D)
Department, dated 15/12/1977)
1
Adi
Andhra
2
Adi
Dravida
3
Anamuk
4
Aray
Mala
5
Arundhatiya
6
Arwa
Mala
7
Bariki
8
Bavuri
9
Beda
Jangam, Budga Jangam (In Districts of Hyderabad,Rangareddy, Mahaboobnagar,
Adilabad, Nizamabad,Medak,Karimnagar,Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda)*
10
Bindla
11
Byagara,
Byagari*
12
Chachati
13
Chalavadi
14
Chamar,
Mochi, Muchi, Chamar-Ravidas, Chamar-Rohidas*
15
Chambhar
16
Chandala
17
Dakkal,
Dokkalwar
18
Dandasi
19
Dhor
20
Dom,
Dombara, Paidi, Pano
21
Ellamalwar,
Yellammalawandlu
22
Ghasi,
Haddi, Relli, Chachandi
23
Godagali,
Godagula(in the Districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram & Vishakapatnam) *
24
Godari
25
Gosangi
26
Holeya
27
Holeya
Dasari
28
Jaggali
29
Jambuwulu
30
Kolupulvandlu,
Pambada, Pambanda, Pambala *
31
Madasi
Kuruva, Madari Kuruva
32
Madiga
33
Madiga
Dasu, Mashteen
34
Mahar
35
Mala,
Mala Ayawaru *
36
Mala
Dasari
37
Mala
Dasu
38
Mala
Hannai
39
Mala
Jangam
40
Mala
Masti
41
Mala
Sale, Netkani
42
Mala
Sanyasi
43
Mang
44
Mang
Garodi
45
Manne
46
Mashti
47
Matangi
48
Mahter
49
Mitha
Ayyalvar
50
Mundala
51
Paky,
Moti, Thoti
52
(Omitted)*
53
Pamidi
54
Panchama,
Pariah
55
Relli
56
Samagara
57
Samban
58
Sapru
59
Sindhollu,
Chindollu
60
Yatala
(Srikakulam Dist. Only) Memo No. 8183/CV-1/2006-10 SW (CV-I) Dept., Dt. 31/03/2008
61
Valluvan
* (Chittoor and Nellore Dist. Only) Memo No. 8183/CV-1/2006- 10 SW (CV-I) Dept., Dt. 31/03/2008
* As for the Constitution (Scheduled Caste) orders (Second Amendment) Act 2002,
Act No. 61 of 2002
LIST OF
SCHEDULED TRIBES
1.
Andh,
Sadhu Andh *
2.
Bagata
3.
Bhil
4.
Chanchu
(Chenchwar omitted) *
5.
Gadabas,
Boda Gadaba, Gutob Gadaba, Kallayi Gadaba, Parangi Gadaba, Kathera Gadaba, Kapu
Gadaba *
6.
Gond,
Naikpod, Rajgond, Koitur *
7.
Goudu
(in the Agency tracts)
8.
Hill
Reddis
9.
Jatapus
10.
Kammara
11.
Kattunayakan
12.
Kolam,
Kolawar *
13.
Konda
Dhoras, Kubi *
14.
Konda
Kapus
15.
Konda
Reddis
16.
Kondhs,
Kodi, Kodhu, Desaya Kondhs, Dongria Kondhs, Kuttiya Konds, Tikiria Khondhs, Yenity
Khondhs, Kuvinga *
17.
Kotia,
Bentho Oriya, Bartika, Dulia, Holva, Sanrona, Sidhopaiko (Dhulia,Paiko,Putiya-
omitted *)
18.
Koya,
Doli Koya, Gutta Koya, Kammara Koya, Musara Koya, Oddi Koya, Pattidi Koya,
Rajah, Rasha Koya, Lingadhari Koya (Ordinary), Kottu Koya, Bhine Koya, Raj Koya
(Goud-omitted *)
19.
Kulia
20.
Malis
(excluding Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Medak,
Nalgonda, Nizamabad and Warangal District)
21.
Manna
Dhora
22.
Nayaks
(in the Agency tracts)
23.
Mukha
Dhora, Nooka Dhora
24.
Pardhan
25.
Porja,
Parangi Perja
26.
Reddi
Dhoras
27.
Rona,
Rena
28.
Savaras,
Kapu Savaras, Maliya Savaras, Khutto Savaras
29.
Sugalis,
Lambadis, Banjara *
30.
Thoti
(in Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Nalgonda,
Nizamabad and Warangal Districts)
31.
Valmiki
(in the Scheduled Areas of Vishakapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, East Godavari
and West Godavari Districts *)
32.
Yenadis,
Chella Yenadi, Kappala Yenadi, Manchi Yenadi, Reddi Yenadi *
33.
Yerukulas,
Koracha, Dabba Yerukula, Kunchapuri Yerukula, Uppu Yerukula *
34.
Nakkala
Kurivikaran (Nakkala – A.P. Gazette, Part – III (B) Central Acts ordinance and Regulations Issue
No. 05 Dt. 02/10/2003 )
35.
Dhulia,
Paiko, Putiya (in the districts of Vishakapatnam, Vizianagaram *)
* As for the
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act 2002, Act No. 10
of 2003
LIST OF SOCIALLY
AND EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD CLASSES
(Amended from
time to time as on 31/08/2007)
GROUP-
A
Aboriginal Tribes,
Vimuktha Jathis, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes etc.,
1.
Agnikulakshatriya,
Palli, Vadabalija, Besta, jalari,
Gangavar, Gangaputra, Goondla, Vanyakulakshatriya (Vannekapu, Vannereddi, Pallikapu,
Pallireddy Neyyala and Pattapu)
*Mudiraj / Mutrasi
/ Tenugollu, The G.O. Ms.No. 15 BCW(C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009 is suspended.
Hence the inclusion of Mudiraj / Mutrasi / Tenugollu is suspended)vide Hon’ble A.P. High Court orders in WP No.
2122/2009 dated: 29-04- 2009.
Kandra added as per G.O.Ms.No.09 Backward Classes
Welfare(F)Dept.,Dt:20.04.2023.
2.
Balasanthu,
Bahurupi
3.
Bandara
4.
Budabukkala
5.
Rajaka
(Chakali Vannar)
6.
Dasari
(formerly engaged in bikshatana)
(amended vide
G.O.Rt.No. 32, BCW(M1) Department, dated 23/02/1995)
7.
Dommara
8.
Gangiredlavaru
9.
Jangam
(whose traditional occupation is begging)
10.
Jogi
11.
Katipapala
12.
Korcha
13.
Lambada
or Banjara in Telangana Area
(deleted and
included in S.T. list vide G.O.Ms.No. 149, SW, dated 3/5/1978)
14.
Medari
or Mahendra
15.
Mondivaru,
Mondibanda, Banda
16.
Nayee
Brahmin (Mangali), Mangala and Bajantri
(amended vide
G.O.Ms.No. 1, BCW(M1) Department, dated 6/1/1996)
17.
Nakkala
(Deleted vide G.O. Ms. No. 21, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 20/06/2011)
18.
Vamsha
Raj (amended vide G.O.Ms.No. 27, BCW(M1) Department, dated 23/06/1995 deleting
the Original name Pitchiguntla)
19.
Pamula
20.
Pardhi
(Mirshikari)
21.
Pambala
22.
Peddammavandlu,
Devaravandlu, Yellammavandlu, Mutyalammavandlu (Dammali, Dammala, Dammula,
Damala Castes confined to Srikakulam dist. Vide G.O.Ms. No.: 9 BCW(C2) Dept.,
Dt. 9/04/2008)
23.
Veeramushti
(Nettikotala), Veera bhadreeya (Amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 62, BCW (M1) Dept.,
Dt. 10/12/1996)
24.
Valmiki
boya (Boya, Bedar, Kirataka, Nishadi, Yellapi, Pedda Boya) Talayari and Chunduvallu
(G.O.Ms. No.
124, SW, Dt. 24.06.85) Yellapi and Yellapu are one and the same amended vide
G.O. Ms. No.
61, BCW(M1) Dept., Dt. 05.12.1996)
25.
Yerukalas
in Telangana area (deleted and included in the list of S.Ts)
26.
Gudala
27.
Kanjara
- Bhatta
28.
Kalinga
(Kinthala deleted vide G.O.Ms. No. 53, SW, Dt. 07.03.1980)
29.
Kepmare
or Reddika
30.
Mondipatta
31.
Nokkar
32.
Pariki
Muggula
33.
Yata
34.
Chopemari
35.
Kaikadi
36.
Joshinandiwalas
37.
Odde
(Oddilu, Vaddi, Vaddelu)
38.
Mandula
(Govt. Memo No. 40-VI/70-1, Edn., Dt. 10.02.1972)
39.
Mehator
(Muslim) (Govt. Memo No. 234-VI/72-2, Edn., Dt.05.07.1972)
40.
Kunapuli
(Govt. Memo No. 1279/P1/74-10, E&SW, Dt. 03.08.1975)
41.
Patra
(included in G.O. Ms. No. 8, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 28.08.2006)
42.
kurakula
of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam Districts only. Included vide in
G.O.MS.No. 26 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
43.
Pondara
of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam Districts only. Included vide
G.O.MS.No. 28 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
44.
Samanthula,
Samantha, sountia, Sauntia of Srikakulam District only. Included vide G.O.MS.No.
29 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
45.
pala-Ekari,
Ekila, Vyakula, Ekiri, Nayanivaru, Palegaru, Tolagari, Kavali of Chittor, Cuddapah,
Kurnool,
Anantapur, Nellore, Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only. Included Vide G.O.
MS. No. 23 B.C. W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
46.
Rajannala,
Rajannalu of Karimnagar, Warangal, Nizamabad and Adilabad Districts only.
(included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 44 B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008).
47.
Bukka
Ayyavars, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 6 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
48.
Gotrala,
Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 7 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana Region only.
49.
Kasikapadi
/ Kasikapudi, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 8 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Hyderabad, Rangareddy,
Nizamabad, Mahaboobnagar and Adilabad Districts of Telangana Region only.
50.
Siddula,
Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 9 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana Region only.
51.
Sikligar
/ Saikalgar, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 10 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009.
52.
Poosala
included vide G.O. Ms.No. 16 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
53.
Aasadula
/ Asadula, included vide G.O. Ms. No. 13, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt.
27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to East Godavari and West
Godavari Districts only.
54.
Keuta/Kevuto/Keviti,
included vide G.O. Ms. No. 15, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt.
27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to Srikakulam District
only.
Group-B (Vocational)
1.
Achukatlavandlu
in the Districts of Visakhapatnam and Guntur confined to Hindus only as amended
vide G.O. Ms. No. 8, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 29.03.2000
2.
Aryakshatriya,
Chittari , Giniyar, Chitrakara, Nakshas (Muchi Telugu Speaking deleted vide
G.O. Ms. No.
31, BCW (M1) Dept., 11.06.1996)
3.
Devanga
4.
Goud
(Ediga) Gouda (Gamella) Kalalee, Goundla, Settibalija of Vishaphapatnam, East
Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna Districts and Srisayana (Segidi) – (amended
vide G.O. Ms. No. 16, BCW (A1) Dept., dt. 19.06.1997
5.
Dudekula,
Laddaf, Pinjari or Noorbash
6.
Gandla,
Telikula, Devatilakula (Amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 13, BCW(A1) Dept., dt. 20.05.1997)
7.
Jandra
8.
Kummara
or Kulala, Salivahana (Salivahana added vide G.O. Ms. No. 28, BCW(M1) Dept., 24.06.1995)
9.
Karikalabhakthulu,
Kaikolan or Kaikala (Sengundam or Sengunther)
10.
Karnabhakthulu
11.
Kuruba
or Kuruma
12.
Nagavaddilu
13.
Neelakanthi
14.
Patkar
(Khatri)
15.
Perika
(Perikabalija, Puragirikshatriya)
16.
Nessi
or Kurni
17.
Padmasali
(Sali, Salivan, Pattusali, Senapathulu, Thogata Sali)
18.
Srisayana
((sagidi)- deleted and added to Sl.No.
4 of Group-B)
19.
Swakulasali
20.
Thogata,
Thogati or Thogataveerakshtriya
21.
Viswabrahmin,
Viswakarma (Ausula or Kamsali, Kammari, Kanchari Vadla or Vadra or Vadrangi and
Silpis) (Viswakarma added vide
G.O. Ms. No. 59 BCW(M1) Dept., Dt. 06.12.1995)
22.
Kunchiti,
Vakkaliga, Vakkaligara, Kunchitiga of Anantapur Dist. Only vide G.O. Ms.No. 10
BCW(C-2) Dept., Dt. 9-04-2008
23.
Lodh,
Lodhi, Lodha of Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Khammam and Adilabad Districts only.
Included in Vide G.O.MS.No. 22 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
24.
Bondili
(included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 42, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
25.
Are
Marathi, Maratha(Non-Brahmins), Arakalies and Surabhi Natakalavallu. (included in
vide G.O.Ms. No. 40, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008). Tholu Bommalatavallu added
as per G.O.Ms.No.08, Backward Classes Welfare(F) Dept., Dt:20.04.2023.
26.
Neeli
(included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 43, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008).
27.
Budubunjala/Bhunjwa/Bhadbhunja,
included vide G.O.Ms. No. 11, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011.
The area of operation shall be confined to Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy District
only.
28.
Gudia/Gudiya,
included vide G.O.Ms. No. 14, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt.
27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to Srikakulam, Vizianagaram
and Vishakhapatnam, district only.
GROUP
– C
Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and their
progeny (Substituted in G.O.Ms.No.159,
G.A. (Ser.D) Dept., dt. 02/04/1981)
GROUP – D (Other Classes)
1.
Agaru
2.
Are-Katika,
Katika, Are-Suryavamsi(Are-Suryavamsi added vide G.O. Ms. No. 39, B.C. W(C2)
Dept., Dt. 7/08/08)
3.
Atagara
4.
Bhatraju
5.
Chippolu
(Mera)
6.
Gavara
7.
Godaba
8.
Hatkar
9.
Jakkala
10.
Jingar
11.
Kandra
Deleted and added to Sl.No. 01 Under BC-A Group as per G.O.Ms.No.09 BCW(F)Dept.,Dt:20.04.2023.
12.
Kosthi
13.
Kachi
14.
Surya
Balija, (Kalavanthulu) Ganika (amended vide G.O.Ms. No. 20, BCW(P2) Dept., Dt. 19.07.1994)
15.
Krishanabalija
(Dasari, Bukka)
16.
Koppulavelama
17.
Mathura
18.
Mali
(Bare, Barai, Marar and Tamboli of all Districts of Telangana Region added as
synonyms vide G.O. Ms. No. 3, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 09.01.2004 and G.O. Ms. No.
45, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
19.
Mudiraj
/ Mutrasi / Tenugollu.
20.
Munnurukapu
(Telangana)
21.
Nagavamsam
(Nagavamsa) vide G.O.Ms.No. 53, BC Welfare Dept., dated:19/09/1996
22.
Nelli(deleted
vide G.O.Ms. No. 43, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
23.
Polinativelmas
of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam districts
24.
deleted
vide G.O. Ms.No. 16 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009
25.
Passi
26.
Rangrez
or Bhavasarakshtriya
27.
Sadhuchetty
28.
Satani
(Chattadasrivaishnava)
29.
Tammali
(Non-Brahmins) (Shudra Caste) whose traditional occupation is playing musical
instruments, vending of flowers and giving assistance in temple service but not
Shivarchakars. Included vide G.O. Ms. No. 7, Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., Dt. 19/02/2011).
30.
Turupukapus
or Gajula kapus {… the words “of Srikakulkam, Vizianagaram and Vishakapatnam
Districts” were deleted vide G.O.Ms.No. 62, Backward Classes Welfare (C2)
Dept., dt. 20/12/2008 and G.O. Ms.No. 19 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,
dt. 19/02/2009} who are subject to Social customs or divorce and remarriage
among their women (G.O. Ms. No. 65, E&SW, dt. 18.02.1994)
31.
Uppara
or Sagara
32.
Vanjara
(Vanjari)
33.
Yadava
(Golla)
34.
Are,
Arevallu and Arollu of Telangana District (Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 11, Backward
Classes Welfare (C-2) Department, dt. 13/5/2003 and G.O.Ms. No. 41, B.C.W(C2) Dept.,
Dt.07/08/2008)
35.
Sadara,
Sadaru of Anantapur Dist. Only vide G.O.Ms.No. 11 BCW (C-2) Dept., Dt. 9- 04-2008
36.
Arava
of Srikakulam District only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 24 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt.
4/07/08
37.
Ayyaraka,
of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari,
Krishna, Guntur, Khammam and Warangal Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS.
No. 25 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
38.
Nagaralu
of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Krishna, Hyderabad and Rangareddy
Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 27 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
39.
Aghamudian,
Aghamudiar, Agamudivellalar and Agamudimudaliar including Thuluva Vellalas of
Chittoor, Nellore, Kurnool, Anantapur, Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only.
Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 20 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
40.
Beri
Vysya, Beri Chetty of Chittoor, Nellore and Krishna Districts only. Included in
vide
G.O. MS. No.
21 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
41.
Atirasa
included vide G.O. Ms.No. 5 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
The area of operation shall be confined to East Godavari and West Godavari
Districts only.
42.
Sondi
/ Sundi included vide G.O. Ms.No. 11 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
43.
Varala
included vide G.O. Ms.No. 12 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana region only.
44.
Sistakaranam
included vide G.O. Ms.No. 13 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
45.
Lakkamari
Kapu included vide G.O. Ms.No. 14 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.
19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana region only.
46.
Veerashaiva
Lingayat/Lingabalija, included vide G.O. Ms.No. 22 Backward Classes Welfare
(C2) Dept., dt. 28/02/2009.
47.
Kurmi,
included vide G.O.Ms. No. 12, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt.
27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana Region and
also Krishna District only.
48.
Kalinga
Komati / Kalinga Vysya vide G.O. Ms. No.10 Backward classes Welfare(c) Department
Dated.24.9.2014. The area of operation shall be confined to Srikakulam,
Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts only.
GROUP
– E
(Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of
Muslims)
1.
Achchukattalavandlu,
Singali,Singamvallu, Achchupanivallu, Achchukattuvaru, Achukatlavandlu.
2.
Attar
Saibuli, Attarollu
3.
Dhobi
Muslim/ Muslim Dhobi/ Dhobi Musalman, Turka Chakla or Turka Sakala, Turaka Chakali,
Tulukka Vannan, Tskalas or Chakalas, Muslim Rajakas.
4.
Faqir,
Fhakir Budbudki, Ghanti, Fhakir, Ghanta Fhakirlu, Turaka Budbudki, Derves, Fakeer
5.
Garadi
Muslim, Garadi Saibulu, Pamulavallu, Kani-Kattuvallu, Garadollu, Garadiga.
6.
Gosangi
Muslim, Phakeer Sayebulu
7.
Guddi
Eluguvallu, Elugu Bantuvallu, Musalman Keelu Gurralavallu
8.
Hajam,
Nai, Nai Muslim, Navid
9.
Labbi,
Labbai, Labbon, Labba
10.
Pakeerla,
Borewale, Deraphakirlu, Bonthala
11.
Kureshi/
Khureshi, Khasab, Marati Khasab, Muslim Katika, Khatik Muslim
12.
Shaik/
Sheikh
13.
Siddi,
Yaba, Habshi, Jasi
14.
Turaka
Kasha, Kakkukotte Zinka Saibulu, chakkitakanevale, Terugadu Gontalavaru,
Thirugatiganta, Rollaku Kakku Kottevaru, Pattar Phodulu,
Chakketakare,
Thuraka Kasha
15.
Other
Muslim groups excluding Syed, Saiyed, Sayyad, Mushaik; Mughal, Moghal;Pathans; Irani;
Arab; Bohara, Bohra; Shia Imami Ismaili, Khoja; Cutchi-Memon; Jamayat; Navayat;
and all the
synonyms and sub-groups of the excluded groups; and except those who have been
already included in the State List of Backward Classes.
N.B.:1. The
above list is for information and subject to confirmation with reference to G.O.
Ms. No. 58, SW(J) Department, dated 12/05/1997 and time to time orders.
2. On
account of any reason whatsoever in case of any doubt/ dispute arising in the
matter of community status (SC/ST/BC/OC) of any candidate, subject to
satisfaction with regard to relevant rules and regulations in force the
decision of the Commission shall be final in all such cases.
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