APSC Assam Finance Service Exam 2018 – 34 Posts – Study Materials, Question Paper, Syllabus & Exam pattern

APSC Assam Finance Service Exam 2018 - 34 Posts in Class-I, Grade III cadre of Assam Finance Service 

 

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The Assam Public Service Commission will hold a competitive examination for filling up of 34 (thirty four) posts in Class-I, Grade III cadre of Assam Finance Service including the post for reserved categories in the revised pay scale of P.B.-4, Rs. 30,000 – 1,10,000 with Grade Pay of Rs.12,700 plus other allowances as admissible under rules.

Name of the service Total Reserve for Women
Assam Finance Service (in the cadre of Finance & Accounts Officer/ Treasury Officer)(Class I Grade III) 34 posts  9 posts
Last Date: 24/08/2018 
Pay :Pay Band 4 (PB-4) – Rs 30,000–1,10,000 with Grade Pay Rs 12,700/– per month plus the usual allowances, as admissible
under the existing rules.
Eligibility:
(a)Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
(b)Age: The candidate should not be less than 21 years of age and more than 38 years of age as on
01.01.2018.
Relaxation of age: The upper age limit is relaxable
(i) By 5 years for SC/ST candidates i.e. upto 43 years.
(ii) By 3 years for OBC/MOBC candidates i.e. upto 41 years as per Govt. Notification No. ABP.6/2016/9 dated Dispur the 25th April, 2018.
(iii) For Persons with Disabilities (PWD) by 10 years i.e. upto 48 years irrespective of SC/ST/OBC and General category of candidates as per Govt. OM No. ABP 144/95/121 dated Dispur the 28th October, 2015.
The age limit of the candidates will be calculated on the basis of the Matriculation/ HSLC Admit Card/ Certificate issued by a recognized Board/ Council, and no other document shall be accepted in lieu of the above mentioned documents.
(c) Educational Qualification: Degree in Arts/ Science /Commerce of a University recognized by the State Government.
# Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification on the date of submission of their applications.
# Candidates awaiting results of the qualifying examination for eligibility on the closing date of submission of application NEED NOT apply.
Exam Syllabus & Pattern
The Examination will consist of the following Subjects:
Sl.No. Subject  Time Max Marks
1 Precis and Drafting 3 Hours 100
2 General English and General Knowledge 3 Hours 100
3 Financial Rules and Accounts 3 Hours 150
4 Viva-Voce 50

(The Viva-Voce test will be held in respect of those candidates who have qualified in the Written Examination).

Study Materials & Syllabus
for Finance and Accounts Officer/ Treasury Officer/ Deputy Director, Audit (Local Fund)
1 Precis and Drafting The standard will be determined by the Assam Public Service Commission.
2 General English and General Knowledge
3 Financial Rules and Accounts
i. An Introduction to Indian
Government Accounts and Audit
Chapter-6 General Structure of Financial Administration in India.
Chapter-8 Working of Treasury
Chapter-11 Classification of Receipts and Expenditure in Government AccountsINTRODUCTION TO INDIAN GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT PDFAdditional Reading – Introduction to Indian Govt Accounts PDF
 

ii.

Account Code Vol-I Chapter-2 General outlines of the system of Accounts
Chapter 3 General principles and methods of Accounts (Excluding Arts 38 to 41)Account Code Vol-I PDF
iii. Account Code Vol-II Chapters III and IV PDF
iv. Assam Financial Rules Chapter –II (Definitions)
Chapter –III (General Principles)
Chapter-V Pay allowance General RulesAssam Financial Rules PDF
v. Assam Treasury Rules and S.O. Entire books PDF

Additional PDF

vi. Fundamental Rules Chapter –II
Chapter –III
Chapter-IV
Chapter-XI and Revised leave Rules 1934 PDF  |  Change in Leave rule PDF
Centre for the examination: To be notified in due course of time.
(A)Exact date of Examination will be notified in due course.
(B) The centres and the date (even after it is notified) for holding examination may, however be changed by the Commission at its discretion. Candidates admitted to the examination will be informed of the time-table and place or places of examination. The candidates should note that no request for change of centre will be granted.
How to Apply:
  • Candidates shall be required to download the prescribed application form from the website: www.apsc.nic.in (“Application Form DR”) and send the duly filled application with the following documents:
    i. Original Treasury receipt for Rs.250.00 (Rupees Two hundred and fifty only) for General candidates, Rs.150.00 (Rupees One hundred and fifty only) for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/ MOBC community as fee for the direct recruitment to the post of FAO/TO (Class I, Grade-III) of Assam Finance Service in the Finance Estt.(B) Deptt. under the Head of Account viz. “NON TAX
    REVENUE, OTHER NON TAX REVENUE 0051 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, 105 STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION / APPLICATION FEE RECEIPT OF THE ASSAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION” as per Finance (Estt.-A) Department’s Notification No.FEG 32/2016/8 dated 28th October, 2016 furnished along with the Personnel-(B) Department’s letter No.ABP.60/2014/11 dated 02-02-2018. The fees are not refundable and no other mode of deposit of fee other than through Treasury Challan shall be accepted.
    FEE EXEMPTION:
    1. BPL: As per Govt. Notification No. FEG.32/2016/8-A dated Dispur the 28th October, 2016, the application fees for all posts under the State Govt. of Assam for candidates having BPL certificate is nil (Candidates having BPL certificate should enclose photocopy of the certificate along with the application form).
    2. PWD: As per Govt. Notification No. ABP 144/95/121 dated Dispur the 28th October, 2015 for persons with disabilities (PWD) candidates, the application fees for all posts under the Govt. of Assam is nil. (PWD candidates should enclose along with the application form photocopy of the relevant certificate from a competent authority).
    ii. One copy of recent passport size photograph to be properly pasted on the space provided in the application form with good quality adhesive/ glue. Another copy should also be enclosed with the application.
    iii. Age-proof certificate (Admit Card/ Certificate of HSLC or equivalent exam).
    iv. Degree-pass Certificate.
    v. Caste Certificate in respect of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MOBC community issued by the competent authority.
    vi. ID Card/ Certificate in respect of PWD candidates issued by the competent authority.

Since the practice of furnishing attested copies of certificates has since been discontinued by the Government, the applicant shall furnish photostat copies of the above mentioned documents declared by the candidate himself/ herself as ‘Certified to be true copy of the original’ along with the application. However, in case of detection of any false declaration made by the candidate/ applicant, he/she will be penalized as per rules /law.

A candidate should not submit more than one application. The envelope sending the application should be superscripted ‘Assam Finance Service Examination, 2018’ on top of the envelope and it should be addressed to the Secretary, APSC, Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, Guwahati-22.

Candidates who are already employed should note that the prerogative for according permission to appear in the Assam Finance Service examinations/ join services on being selected by the Commission in due course of time shall rest upon the appropriate appointing authority. The Commission shall not be in any way responsible/ accountable.

PWD (Persons with Disabilities) are to inform the Commission in writing, for services of scribe, if required, within 15(Fifteen) days of the expiry of the closing date for submission of application.

Applications not signed by the candidates will be summarily rejected.

Application for the Examination duly filled will be received till 24-08-2018 only during office hours.

APPLICATIONS (INCLUDING THROUGH POST) RECEIVED AFTER THE LAST DATE SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED

Admission Certificates (Admit Card)

(a)Admission Certificate indicating the eligible candidate’s roll number, venue and programme of the exam will be uploaded in the Commission’s website, for appearing in the Preliminary / Main examination.
(b) The mere fact that a certificate of admission has been issued will not imply that his/ her candidature has been finally cleared by the Commission. Candidates may note that the Commission can take up the verification of eligibility conditions only after the candidates have qualified for the examination.
(c) Candidates must produce a photo identity proof of any of the following in the examination hall:

i. Pan Card
ii. Driving License
iii. Voters ID Card
iv. Bank Passbook containing photograph
v. ID Card issued by the educational Institution where he/ she is studying presently.
vi. ID Card issued by Government or public sector undertaking.
vii. Indian passport.

(d) The Commission reserves the right to cancel the candidature of any candidate as and when any ineligibility condition is detected. If any information declared by the candidate is found to be false at any stage, the candidate will be penalized as per prevailing laws/ rules.
(e) The decision of the Commission as to the eligibility or otherwise of a candidate for admission to the examination shall be final.

The list of candidates whose applications are found valid or rejected after scrutiny will be made available in the APSC’s website (www.apsc.nic.in) showing grounds of rejection in due course.

 

Last Date: 24-08-2018 

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