Paper I: Rules & Regulations

Duration: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Components:

• Part I (Theory): 30 marks

• Part II (Practical): 70 marks

Content:

• Part I (Theory):

  • Financial Rules (FRs): 1 to 56

  • Supplementary Rules (SRs): 1 to 203

  • Central Civil Services (CCS) Rules:

    • Joining Time Rules (1979)

    • Leave Rules (1972)

    • Pension Rules (1972)

    • New Pension Scheme Rules

  • General Provident Fund (CS) Rules: 1960

• Part II (Practical):

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)

  • City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)

  • Children Education Allowance (CEA)

  • Service Rules for Gramin Dak Sevaks: Sections III, VI, VII, IX, XI

Paper II: Practical Application

Duration: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Components:

• Part I (Theory): 30 marks

• Part II (Practical): 70 marks

Content:

• Part I (Theory):

  • Financial Hand Book (FHB): Volume I & II

  • Postal Manual Volume II: Chapters IV, V, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII

  • Schedule of Financial Powers of the Department of Posts

  • Core System Integration Manual in SAP environment related to Finance & Accounts (F&A) functions

  • HR Payroll Management Manual

• Part II (Practical):

  • Postal Manual Volume VI: Parts I, II, VII, XII, XVI, XVII

  • Overtime Allowance

  • Medical Reimbursement

  • Central Government Health Insurance Scheme (CGHS)

  • House Building Advance (HBA)

  • Leave Travel Concession (LTC)

  • Group Insurance Scheme (GIS)

  • Procurement of Goods & Services: General Financial Rules (GFR), Handbook on Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

Qualifying Criteria

• General Category:

  • Minimum 45% marks in each paper

  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks

• SC/ST Category:

  • Minimum 38% marks in each paper

  • Minimum 43% aggregate marks

• Exemption:

  • Candidates securing at least 60% marks in a paper will be exempted from appearing in that paper in the next two subsequent examinations

Preparation Tips

• Study Materials:

  • Refer to the prescribed books and manuals mentioned in the syllabus.

  • Utilize previous year question papers and model papers for practice.

• Time Management:

  • Allocate specific time slots for each topic based on its weightage and your proficiency.

• Mock Tests:

  • Regularly take mock tests to assess your preparation and improve time management skills.

• Group Study:

  • Engage in group study sessions to discuss complex topics and gain different perspectives.