The new revised syllabus
will be applicable with effect from 2017 Annual/main Examination
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GROUP – I |
Revised Syllabus for Subordinate Audit/ Accounts Service
(SAS)Examination (all branches)
PC
1: Language Skill (for all branches) Duration 2 ½ hours, Maximum Marks:
100.
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(A) Verbal and Reading Abilities Basics (30 marks) |
Verbal Reasoning Sentence Correction Idioms and phrases Grammar Applications Antonyms Synonyms Vocabulary Skills Writing Styles Arranging sentences in order Comprehension of passages: (Science
passage, socio-economic passage, Business passage, Entertainment passage
etc.) |
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(B) Drafting and Writing Abilities Basics 70 marks |
Précis of
any topic (25 Marks) Drafting of
an official letter, giving the facts, as directed in the question. (15 Marks)
Draft Para to be drafted from
material provided (30 marks ) |
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Section
‘(A)’ will contain multiple choice objective questions and Section ‘(B)’ the
subjective questions to be answered in computer mode only. |
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Reference books: 1.
Books which may contain questions, Standard of which is similar to the
Indian Banking Services for Clerical Grade and Probationer Officers. 2.
Karyalay Sahayika a book published by Kendriya Sachivalaya, Hindi
Parishad, New Delhi. 3.
Style Guide as prescribed by the Department. 4.
Précis and Draft by Muthuswamy and Brinda 5.
MSO Audit Section 7 Chapter 3 Preparation of Audit Report |
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PC 2: Logical, Analytical and Quantitative Abilities (All branches)
Duration 2 hours, Maximum Marks: 100
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Section I 70 Marks |
DATA INTERPRETATION |
Data Tables Pie Charts 2 Dimensional Graphs Bar Charts Venn Diagram Geometrical Diagram Pert Charts |
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DATA SUFFICIENCY |
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REASONING |
Deduction Logical connectives. Selections Distribution Circular arrangement |
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QUANTITATIVE ABILITY |
Probability and chance Simple Equation Ratio-Proportion-Variation Percentages Profit & Loss Simple Interest and Compound Interest Weighted Averages |
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Section II 30 marks |
Statistics & Statistical
Sampling |
Introduction to
statistics: |
Variable as attribute of an entity, Primary Data and
Secondary Data, Descriptive and Numerical Data, Concept of Discrete and
continuous data, Basic concepts of Data Analysis, Box plotting of Data |
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Statistical
concepts & classification |
Statistical concepts of
classification of Data, Geographical Classification, Chronological
classification, conditional classification, qualitative classification,
quantitative classification. |
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Class Intervals |
Class interval, Frequency Distribution and Histograms |
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Arithmetic Mean and
Geometric Mean, |
Arithmetic Mean and Geometric Mean, Median, Mode-Concepts
and inter se comparison and their interpretation |
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Range, Variance,
Standard Deviation, |
Range, Variance, Standard
Deviation, Quartile Deviation and Coefficient on Variance – Concepts &
inter se comparison and their interpretation |
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Skewness &
Kurtosis |
Concepts of Skewness & Kurtosis
and their interpretation |
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Sampling: |
What is Statistical Sampling? Statistical Sampling vs. Non-
Statistical Sampling Advantage of Statistical Sampling Random Number Table & Sampling Sampling Error vs. Non-Sampling
Error Simple Random Sampling (with and
without replacement)Systematic Random Sampling Systematic Random Sampling Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Probability Proportional to Size
Sampling Multi-Stage Sampling Attribute & Variable Sampling Step-by-step Sampling Discovery Sampling Monetary Unit Sampling Audit Hypothesis Testing |
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Normalization –
meaning and objective Estimation: |
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Sample size and estimation of Single Mean for un-stratified (Simple
Random) Sampling 2
Sample size and estimation of Single Proportion for un-stratified
(Simple Random) Sampling (A) Scatter Diagram in Statistics and
interpreting, Scatter Diagrams, correlation and regression. |
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Reference books 1.
Books which may contain questions, Standard
of which is similar to the Indian Banking Services for clerical grade and
Probationer Officers. 2.
Single compilation covering the whole
syllabus –a single compilation will be prescribed as and when it is ready. 3.
Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics
(Latest Edition) by Shri S. C. Gupta and V. K. Kapoor published by Sultan
Chand & Sons (for advance study) 4.
An Introduction to Statistical Methods
(Latest Edition) published by S Chand Publishing (for elementary study) |
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PC 3: Information Technology (Theory) (all branches)
Duration 2 hours, Maximum Marks: 100
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Operating system: |
What is an OS, What are its key
functions, the evaluation of OS, what are the popular types of OS, basics of
UNIX and Windows, advantages of open source OS like Linux, Networks OS. |
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Application Software: |
Concepts, basic application,
specific use applications, Development of customized applications, Payroll and Accounting applications,
Inventory management applications in PSUs, ERPs. Basic concepts of ERP, Types
of ERP Systems , advantages of ERP, factors to be considered for implementing
for ERP, and causes of failure of ERP |
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Networks: |
Basic concepts, uses of networks in
sharing of resources, Backups, common types of networks; LAN/WAN/Internet,
server based networks, client server model, P2P network media, wireless
networks, Threats to networks, the internet world. Cloud and cloud computing.
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Basic concepts of database
management: |
Understanding simple databases,
advantages of working with a database, RDBMS, Basic concepts SAP-ERP and
Oracle Financials, common corporate database systems. |
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Security of Information assets: |
Security threats to data, hardware
and users, common types of hacking, protective measures, backup Familiarity with the provisions of the
IT Act 2000s, etc. |
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Familiarity with the provisions of
the IT Act 2000 |
Familiarity with the provisions
of the IT Act 2000
( including subsequent amendments to the IT Act) |
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General awareness about the
National e-Governance Plan(NeGP) |
General awareness about the National e-Governance Plan(NeGP) Meaning, e-Governance basics and
few selected common e Governance Projects like Computerization of Land
Records, Vahan (Registration of Vehicles) and Sarthi (issue of Driving
Licenses), and e-District. (Reference
respective web sites of the topics mentioned), |
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IT Audit |
(A)
IT Audit 1.
IT Controls • General Controls • Application Controls • Risk area and IT security. 2.
System Development Life Cycle • Audit of systems under development |
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Books Suggested:- |
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IT Act, 2000. 2.
“Introduction to Computers” by Peter Norton, published by Tata
McGraw-Hill Education Private Limited, New Delhi 3.
Information Technology Audit Manual Volume- I .Section 1 -Introduction
(Pages 6-8), Section 7-Controls (Pages 37 to 43), Section-8 (Audit of General
Controls) (pages 44-71) and Section 9 (Audit of Application Controls) (pages
72-84). 4.
Checklist for Involvement of Audit in the System Development Phases of
Information Technology Systems printed by the IT Audit Wing (iCISA) 5.
IT Audit Manual (Volume -III) Audit Programmed for Specific
Applications - (Page 70 to 93). 6.
The respective Web sites of the topics mentioned under section G. |
PC4: Information Technology (Practical) (all branches)
Duration 2 hours, Maximum Marks: 100
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I Word 2013 25 Marks |
Basic and
Mid-level |
Creating
and managing documents, Formatting a document, Customizing Options and Views
for Documents, Configuring Documents to Print or Save, Formatting Text,
Paragraphs, and Sections, Creating Tables and Lists, Creating and Modifying a
List, Applying References ,Inserting and Formatting Objects, |
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Advanced Topics
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Managing
and Sharing Documents: Managing Multiple Documents, Preparing Documents for
Review, Managing Document Changes and Designing Advanced Documents: Applying
Advanced formatting, Applying Advanced Styles, Creating Advanced References:
Create and Manage Indexes, Creating and Managing Reference Tables and Manage
forms, Fields, and Mail Merge Operations. |
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II EXCEL 2013 35 Marks |
Basic and Mid-Level |
Creating and Managing Worksheets
and Workbooks: Creating Worksheets and Workbooks, Navigating Through
Worksheets and Workbooks, Formatting Worksheets and Workbooks, Customizing
Options and Views For Worksheets and Workbooks and Configuring Worksheets and
Workbooks to Print Or Save. Cells and Ranges: Inserting Data in Cells and
Ranges, Formatting Cells and Ranges and Ordering and Grouping Cells and
Ranges. Tables: Creating and Modifying Table. Formulas and Functions:
Applying Cell Ranges and References in Formulas and Functions. Charts and
Objects: Creating and Formatting A Chart and Inserting and Formatting an
Object |
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Advanced Topics |
Managing and Sharing Workbooks: Managing Multiple
Workbooks, Preparing A Workbook For Review and Managing Workbook Changes.
Applying Custom Formats and 'Layouts: Applying Custom Data Formats, Applying
Advanced Conditional Formatting and Filtering, Applying Custom Styles and
Templates. Creating Advanced Formulas: Applying Functions in Formulas: Look
Up Data With Functions, Applying Advanced Date and Time Functions and
Creating Scenarios. Creating Advanced Charts and Tables: Creating Advanced
Chart Elements, Creating and Managing Pivot Tables and Creating and Managing
Pivot Charts. |
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Access 2013 25 Marks |
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Creating and Managing a Database: Creating a New Database,
Managing Relationships and Keys, Navigating Through a Database, Protecting
and Maintaining a Database and Printing and Exporting a Database. Building
Tables: Creating a Table, Formatting a Table, Managing Records and Creating
and Modifying Fields. Creating and Modifying Queries: Creating a Query,
Modifying a Query, and Utilizing Calculated Fields and Grouping within a
Query. Creating Forms: Creating a Form, Setting Form Controls and Formatting
a Form. Creating Reports: Creating a Report, Setting Report Controls and
Formatting a Report. |
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Power Point 2013 (15 Marks ) |
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Create
and Manage Presentations: Creating A Presentation, Formatting A Presentation
Using Slide Masters, Customizing Presentation Options and Views, Configuring
Presentations to Print or Save and Configuring and Present Slideshows.
Inserting and Formatting Shapes and Slides: Inserting and Formatting Slides,
Inserting and Formatting Shapes and Ordering and Grouping Shapes and Slides.
Creating Slide Content: Inserting and Formatting Text, Inserting and
Formatting Tables, Inserting and Formatting Charts, Inserting and Formatting
Smart Art, Inserting and Formatting Images and Inserting and Formatting
Media. Applying Transitions and Animations: Applying Transitioning Between
Slides, Animating Slide Contents and Setting Time for Transitions and
Animations. Managing Multiple Presentations: Merging Content from Multiple
Presentations, Tracking Changes and Resolving Differences and Protecting and
Sharing Presentations. |
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Reference Books : |
1.
Microsoft Word 2013 Step by Step (Lambert & Cox)
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Microsoft Word 2013: Fast and Easy (Edward Jones) 3.
Word 2013 In Depth (Faith Wempen) 4.
Microsoft Excel 2013 Step by Step (Frye) 5.
Microsoft Excel 2013 AII-In-One for Dummies (Greg
Harvey) 6.
Excel 2013 In Depth (Bill Jelen) 7.
Microsoft Access 2013 Step by Step (Lambert
&Cox) 8.
Learning Microsoft Access 2013 Beginner Level 1:
Build Databases with Microsoft Access
(Richard Rost) 9.
Microsoft Power point 2013 Step by Step (Lambert.
& Cox) 10.
Microsoft Power point 2013 AII-In-One for Dummies
(Greg Harvey) |
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PC 5:
Constitution of India, Statutes and Service Regulations
(Civil Accounts, Civil Audit, Local Audit, P&T Audit & Commercial Audit)
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Duration 2 hours, Maximum Marks:
100
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PC 6 :Constitution of India, statutes and Defence Service Regulations. (Defence Audit)
Duration 2 hours, Maximum
Marks: 100
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A. Service Regulations |
I. Common subjects. 30% |
Provisions of the
following Rules: 1. Central Civil Services (Joining
Time) Rules 2. Central Civil Services (Pension )
Rules 3. Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
(New Pension Scheme ) 4. Central Civil Services (Leave)
Rules, 5. Central Civil Services
(Classification, Control and Appeal
Rules) 6.Central Civil Services
(Conduct ) Rules |
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II. Specific
subjects. 40% |
Provisions of the
following Rules/Regulations: 1.
Pay and Allowances Regulations
for Officers of Army 2.
Pay and Allowances Regulations for JCOs, ORs and Non- Combatant for
Army 3.
Pay and Allowances Regulations for
Navy 4.
Pay and Allowances Regulations for
IAF 5.
Pension Regulations for Army Officers Part I &II 6.
Pension Regulations 1964(Navy) 7.
Pension Regulations IAF Part I &II 8.
Leave Rules for services Part I (Army) 9.
Leave Rules for services Part II (Navy) 10. Leave Rules for services Part III
(Air Force) 11. Travel Regulation 12. Supplementary Rules: Travelling Allowance Rules 13. Fundamental Rules Chapter I to VI
,VIII and IX 14. Defence Service Regulation |
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B Constitution of India, Acts, Regulations: |
Provisions of: Constitution of
India |
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Parts I, V, VI, VIII, IX, IX A, X, XI, XII, XIV, XVIII, XIX and XX
together with relevant Schedules appended to it. |
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Note: Questions on
such matters as manner of elections, conditions of eligibility for elections,
qualifications, procedural details and jurisdiction of courts etc will be
excluded. 2.
Comptroller and Auditor General’s (Duties, Powers and Conditions of
Service) Act 1971. 3.
Regulations on Audit and Accounts -2007. |
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Suggested Readings |
1.
Central Civil Services (Joining Time) Rules 2.
Central Civil Services (Pension ) Rules 3.
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme 4.
Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules 5.
Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal Rules) 6.
Central Civil Services (Conduct ) Rules 7.
P&A Regulations for Officers
of Army 8.
P&A Regulations for JCOs, ORs and Non- Combatant for Army 9.
P&A Regulations for Navy 10. P&A Regulations for IAF 11. Pension Regulations for Army
Officers Part I & II 12. Navy (Pension) Regulations 1964 13. Pension Regulations IAF Part I
&II 14. Leave Rules for services Part I
(Army) 15. Leave Rules for services Part II
(Navy) 16. Leave Rules for services Part III
(Air Force) 17. Travel Regulation 18. Supplementary Rules :Travelling
Allowance Rules 19. Fundamental Rules 20. Defence Service Regulation 21. Constitution of India Bare Act. 22. Comptroller and Auditor General’s
(Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act 1971 23. Regulations on Audit and Accounts
2007 |
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PC 7:
Constitution of India Statutes,
Service
Regulations, including related accounts /audit procedures
(Railway
Audit)
Duration
2 hours, Maximum Marks: 100
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Service Regulations |
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I. Common subjects 30% |
Provisions of the following
Rules/schemes: 1) Central Civil Services (Joining
Time) Rules, 2) Central Civil Services (Pension)
Rules, 3) Defined Contribution Pension
Scheme, (New Pension Scheme) 4) Central Civil Services (Leave)
Rules, 5) Central Civil Services
(Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 6. Central Civil Services
(Conduct) Rules |
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II. Specific subjects 40% |
Provisions of the following
Rules/Acts: 1) Indian Railway Establishment Code
Vol. I & II 2) Indian Railway Establishment Manual
3) Manual for Railway Pension Rules 4) Hours of Employment Regulation Act 5) Workmen’s Compensation Act 6) Payment Wages Act 7) Minimum Wages Act 8) Factories Act 9) Railway Audit Manual (Chapter XV
–Establishmentand Provident Fund Audit) |
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B. Constitution of
India, Acts, Regulations |
Provisions of the following 30% |
Parts/sections of Constitution of India – Parts I, V, VI, VIII, IX, IX A, X,
XI, XII, XIV, XVIII, XIX and XX together with relevant Schedules appended to
it. |
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Note: Questions on such matters as manner of elections, conditions of
eligibility for elections, qualifications, procedural details and
jurisdiction of courts etc will be excluded. 1.
Comptroller and Auditor General’s (DPC) Act 1971 2. Regulation on Audit and Accounts,
2007 |
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Suggested readings: |
1.
Central Civil Services (Joining Time) Rules 2.
Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules 3.
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme 4.
Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules 5.
Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules 6.
Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 7.
Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol.I& II 8.
Indian Railway Establishment Manual 9.
Manual for Railway Pension Rules 10. Hours of Employment Regular Act 11. Workmen’s Compensation Act 12. Payment Wages Act 13. Minimum Wages Act 14. Factories Act 15. Railway Audit Manual 16. Constitution of India 17. Comptroller and Auditor General’s
(DPC) Act 1971 Regulation on Audit and Accounts, 2007 |
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