Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has made the exam pattern and syllabus available for the 2025 Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) vacancy.
Aspirants studying for this competitive test must know the syllabus and exam format. The syllabus, test format, and study advice are all broken down in detail in this guides.
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APDCL Assistant Accounts Officer Overview
| Stage | Description | Applicability |
| Written Examination | Evaluates knowledge in English, General Knowledge, and chosen subject (Maths, Accountancy, or Statistics). | All candidates |
| Document Verification | Verification of educational qualifications, identity, and relevant documents. | Candidates who clear the written exam |
APDCL AAO Selection Process
1. Written Examination
- The written test consists of two papers: General Subjects (Paper I) and Technical Subjects (Paper II).
- The first paper evaluates English and General Knowledge, while the second paper focuses on Mathematics and a chosen discipline from Accountancy, Statistics, or Mathematics.
- The test includes both descriptive and objective sections.
2. Document Verification (DV)
- Candidates who qualify for the written examination must present valid educational, identity, and category-related documents.
- This ensures that all candidates meet the eligibility requirements.
Exam Pattern for Assistant Accounts Officer
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Time |
| I | General English | Descriptive | 100 | 2 Hrs |
| General Knowledge | Objective | 50 | 1 Hr | |
| II | Mathematics | Descriptive | 50 | 1 Hr |
| Accountancy / Statistics / Mathematics | Objective | 100 | 2 Hrs |
Note:
- There are objective and descriptive elements in the test.
- The exam has a total marks 300.
- It lasts 6 hours in total, divided into many parts.
- In Paper II, candidates are required to select one of the following subjects: mathematics, statistics, or accounting.
APDCL AAO Syllabus
Paper I
General English (Descriptive – 100 Marks)
- Grammar
- Parts of speech
- Tenses
- Sentence structure
- Prepositions
- Conjunctions
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms
- Phrases
- Word usage
- Comprehension
- Passage-based questions
- Essay Writing
- Topics on current affairs and general subjects
- Precis Writing
- Summarization of a given passage
General Knowledge (Objective – 50 Marks)
- Current Affairs
- National & International events
- Government schemes
- History
- Indian & Assam history
- Important events
- Geography
- Physical & Political geography of India & Assam
- Economy
- Economic policies
- GDP
- Inflation
- Polity
- Constitution
- Fundamental rights
- Government structure
- Science & Technology
- Recent developments in AI
- Space
- Health sector
Paper II
Mathematics (Descriptive – 50 Marks, 10th Standard)
- Number System
- Algebraic Expressions and Identities
- Linear Equations in Two Variables
- Quadratic Equations
- Coordinate Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Mensuration
- Probability
- Statistics
- Simple & Compound Interest
Accountancy / Statistics / Mathematics (Objective – 100 Marks)
- (A) Accountancy (B.Com Level)
- Financial Accounting
- Principles
- Journal Entries
- Ledger Posting
- Corporate Accounting
- Company accounts
- Shares & Debentures
- Cost Accounting
- Budgeting
- Marginal costing
- Taxation
- Direct & Indirect taxes
- Financial Accounting
- (B) Statistics (B.A./B.Sc. Level)
- Descriptive Statistics
- Measures of central tendency
- Dispersion
- Probability Theory
- Probability distributions
- Random variables
- Statistical Inference
- Hypothesis testing
- Sampling techniques
- Descriptive Statistics
- (C) Mathematics (B.A./B.Sc. Level)
- Linear Algebra
- Matrices
- Determinants
- Eigenvalues
- Calculus
- Differentiation
- Integration
- Applications
- Probability & Statistics
- Probability distributions
- Statistical tests
- Linear Algebra
Preparation Tips
| Understand the Syllabus | Break topics into sections and set daily goals. |
| Improve English Skills | Read newspapers, practice essay and precis writing. |
| Master Mathematics | Solve numerical problems regularly. |
| Focus on Accountancy & Statistics | Use standard textbooks for reference. |
| Solve Previous Papers | Practice previous year’s papers and mock tests. |
| Time Management | Allocate time wisely during the exam. |
Document Verification
| Educational Certificates | Verify qualification eligibility |
| Identity Proof (Aadhaar, PAN) | Confirm identity and personal details |
| Caste Certificate (if applicable) | Validate claims for reserved categories |
| PwBD Certificate (if applicable) | Ensure proper categorization for PwBD |
Recommended Books and Resources
| General Knowledge | Lucent’s General Knowledge, Pratiyogita Darpan |
| Reasoning & Mathematics | R.S. Aggarwal’s “Quantitative Aptitude” |
| Accountancy | “Financial Accounting” by T.S. Grewal |
| Statistics | “Fundamentals of Statistics” by S.C. Gupta |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Download |
FAQs
What is the mode of the APDCL AAO exam?
The exam consists of both descriptive and objective papers in offline mode.
What are the qualifying marks?
The cutoff varies based on categories and competition.
Can I choose more than one subject in Paper II?
No, candidates must choose only one subject from Accountancy, Statistics, or Mathematics.
Is there any negative marking?
The official notification does not specify negative marking.
