APSC School Inspector/DEEO/Deputy Director Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has officially released the syllabus and examination pattern for the recruitment of School Inspector, District Primary Education Officer and Deputy Director of Assam Educational Services.

If you are preparing for this exam, it is important to have a clear understanding of the syllabus and exam structure to plan your studies effectively.

In this blog, we will focus on core topics and give you a complete overview of the exam format. Be prepared and do your best!

Overview of the Exam

Stage	Description	Applicability
Written Test	Objective type (OMR-based) evaluation of general knowledge and educational policies.	All candidates
Document Verification	Verification of educational and identity documents.	Candidates clearing the test

Selection Process

1. Written Test (OMR-Based)

2. Document Verification

Exam Pattern

Part	Subject	Type	Marks	Duration
Part A	General Studies	Objective	200	2 hours
Part B	Educational Policies & Administrative Knowledge	Objective	Included in Part A	Included in Part A

Note:

• The exam will be an OMR-based multiple-choice question (MCQ) test.
• The total marks allotted for the exam are 200.
• The duration of the exam is 2 hours.

Complete Syllabus (For All Post)

1. Part A: General Studies (Bachelor Degree Standard)

1. General English

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Sentence correction
• Comprehension

2. Current Affairs and General Awareness
   • National & International events
   • Government schemes and policies
3. Constitution of India
   • Fundamental Rights and Duties
   • Indian Judiciary & Governance
4. Geography, History, and Culture of India & Assam
   • Important historical events
   • Physical & political geography
   • Cultural heritage
5. Science & Technology
   • Recent developments
   • Space and health sector advancements
6. Sports & Youth Welfare
   • National & international sports policies
   • Government initiatives
7. Basic Principles of Management
8. Basic Principles of Finance and Accounts
9. Service Matters
   • Rules & regulations regarding government service
10. Education Policy of the State and Union Territories
11. Application of Technology in Modern Education (As per B.Ed syllabus)
12. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
13. Contributions of Renowned Educationists
14. State and Central Government Projects in the Education Sector

2. Part B: Educational Policies and Administrative Knowledge

1. Educational Commissions and Bodies
   • Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan (RMSA)
   • Rashtriya Uccha Siksha Abhiyan (RUSA)
   • Sarba Sikhsha Abhiyan (SSA)
   • Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC)
   • Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA)
2. Basic Knowledge of Central Acts & Rules
   • Right to Education (RTE) Act
   • National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
   • Right to Information (RTI) Act
3. Basic Knowledge of State Rules
   • Assam Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1964
   • Assam Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965
   • Assam Medical Attendance Rules, 2008
   • Assam Services (Pension) Rules, 1969
   • Leave Rules, FRs & SRs

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Preparation Tips

Understand the Syllabus	Break down each section and focus on key topics.
Stay Updated with Current Affairs	Read newspapers and follow government notifications.
Focus on Educational Policies	Study NEP 2020 and major education schemes.
Practice Previous Year Papers	Attempt mock tests to analyze performance.
Time Management	Allocate equal time for different subjects.

Recommended Books and Resources

General Studies	Lucent’s General Knowledge, Pratiyogita Darpan
Constitution & Service Rules	Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
Education Policies	NEP 2020 Documents, Assam Govt. Education Reports
Management & Finance	Principles of Management by Harold Koontz

Important Links

Official Website	Click Here
Syllabus PDF	Download

Frequently Asked Questions