Introduction
- Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced recruitment notification for the post of Panchayat Secretary.
- There are overall 1051 posts for which the applications are invited online.
- Out of 1051 vacancies (51 Carried Forward and 1000 fresh vacancies) of Panchayat Secretary in A.P. Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service.
- Interested and eligible applicants can apply online through APPSC official online portal.
- It is crucial to apply for the post before the last date of online registration. It is equally important to know the nature of the roles and responsibilities of an Panchayat Secretray before applying for the same.
- The article APPSC Panchayat Secretary - Roles and Responsibilities presents the key points related to Panchayat Secretary salaries and Growth.
APPSC PS
- A Panchayat Secretary is an employee under the control of department of Panchayat Raj & Rural Development in the State.
- A Sarpanch is the political head of the village, the Panchayat Secretary is considered as administrative head of the village.
- The Sarpanch, need to consult the Panchayat Secretary, while using his executive powers.
- The Panchayat Secretary plays a major role in maintaining the village funds-collection and disbursal.
- Facilitate Ward Sabhas and Gram Sabhas in identification of the works.
- Facilitate Gram Sabha to give priority number to each work
- Obtain estimates for the works included in the DRP Plan
- Submission of DRP Plan to MPDO
- Report labour demand to the MPDO and obtain work commencement letter.
- Redress grievances.
- Take up funds & tax collection properly & maintain all their records.
- Take up the distribution of government funds properly and effectively for all works.
- Ensure government schemes reach the eligible needy.
- Ensure sanitation of villages.
- Take up the construction and maintenance of drainage.
- Ensure working & operation of street lights.
- Prevent communicable diseases & check mosquito menace.
- Construct graveyards & dump yards.
- Ensure all other developmental aspects of the village in a progressive way.
- The present scale of pay for Panchayat Secretary in AP is Rs.16,400 – 49,870.
- This needs to be revised as per new PRC.
- As per present scale, the gross salary may fall in the range 20–25k per month and it may fall in the range 35–40k after the PRC.
Note: Government recently announced Interim Relief of 20% i.e., 20% hike in the salary till the new PRC comes into implementation.
Net salary means in hand what you get, after all the deductions.
Gross Salary - Total salary without any deductions.
- Growth as a panchayat secretary is limited to panchayat only.
- If the Panchayat Secretary works for panchayat(his/her) panchayat then he will be next serpench for that panchayat.
- Finally, there will be chance for politics.