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CGA JAO (C) Examination Syllabus

SYLLABUS FOR JUNIOR ACCOUNTS OFFICER (CIVIL) EXAMINATION EFFECTIVE FROM 2006
Paper No. 1 : Precis & Draft
Time allowed – 3 hrs.
Max. Marks – 100
Marks for passing – 50

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Syllabus content:
1. Precis of a correspondence or of notes/ material of an official subject. 25 marks
2. 3 short question relating to the given passage in the precis. Question to be answered in less than 50 words to bring out the level of comprehension of the candidate. 15 marks
3. Drafting of an official letter/office memorandum/UO note bearing on the subject matter provided in the passage. 20 marks
4. Paragraph writing of around 150 words on subject of current event/general interest. 25 marks
5. Questions on grammar 15 marks

Paper No. 2 : Service Rules
Time allowed – 3 hrs. Max. Marks – 100
Marks for passing – 55
Syllabus content:-
1 Swamy’s Compilation of FRSR Part-I- General Rules( excepting the portion on Govt. residences covered under Section 26 to 28 of S.R)
2 Swamy’s Compilation of FRSR- Part-II- Travelling Allowances.
3 Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules 1944
4 i) CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972
ii) CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules 1981
iii) Defined Contributory Pension Scheme.
5 CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972
6 Leave Travel Concession Rules.
7. i) General Provident Fund (Central Service) Rules, 1960.
ii) Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme 1980.
8. Orders governing fixation of Pay of re-employed Pensioners.
NOTE:
1. Books will be allowed to the candidates for answering this paper.
2. The candidates would be expected to answer in a clear and cogent manner and invite reference to the relevant provisions of Rules (wherever applicable).
3. The paper would also contain objective type questions. This section would not carry negative marking
4. The following books would be permitted for use in the examination hall.
(a) Chaudri’s Compilation of CSR.
(b) Swamy’s Compilation of FRSR Part-II General Rules.
(c) Swamy’s Compilation of FRSR Part-II Travelling Allowances.
(d) Swamy’s Compilation of CCS Pension Rules.
(e) Swamy’s Compilation of FRSR Part-III Leave Rules
(f) Swamy’s Compilation of Central Civil Services-Leave Travel Concession Rules.
(g) Swamy’s Compilation of General Provident Fund Rules.
(h) Swamy’s Compilation of Group Insurance Schemes 1980.
(i) Swamy’s Compilation on Re-employment of Pensioners (Civilians and Ex-Servicemen)
(j) Department of Economic Affairs and CGA’s orders on Defined Contributory Pension Scheme
(k) Swamy’s Compilation of Medical Attendance Rules

Paper No. 3 : Accounting Procedure
Time allowed – 3hrs.
Max. Marks- 100
Marks for passing – 55
Syllabus content:
1. Central Govt. Accounts (Receipts & Payment Rules)1983
2. i) Central Treasury Rules Vol. 1 Section IV of Part-V (i.e. Rules 319 to 371 relating to Pension Payments).
ii) Scheme for payment of pensions to Central Govt. (Civil) Pensioners by Public Sector Banks.
3. Civil Accounts Manual (Revised 1st Edition)
4. Government Accounting Rules 1990.
5. List of Major & Minor Heads of Accounts of Union and States.
NOTE:-
1. Books will be allowed to the candidates for answering this paper.
2. The candidates would be expected to answer in a clear and cogent manner and invite reference to the relevant provisions of the Rules (wherever applicable).
3. The paper would also contain objective type questions. This section would not carry negative marking.
4. The following Books would be permitted for use in the examination hall
(a) Swamy’s Compilation of Central Government Account Receipts and Payments Rules.
(b) Scheme for Payment of Pensions to Central Government Civil Pensioners by Authorised Banks issued by Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Controller General of Accounts, Central Pension Accounting Office.
(c) Swamy’s Compilation on Central Treasury Rules Vol. I
(d) Civil Accounts Manual (Revised First Edition – 2002 Vol-I and II) issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Controller General of Accounts, New Delhi.
(e) Government Accounting Rules, 1990 issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Controller General of Accounts
(f) List of Major and Minor Heads of Accounts of Union and States Volume-I & II Issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Controller General of Accounts.

Paper No. 4 : Parliamentary Financial Control and Government Budgeting.
Time allowed – 3 hrs.
Max. Marks – 100
Marks for passing – 50
Syllabus content:-
1. Constitution of India 50 Marks
Part – V – Chapter I (Conduct of Govt. Business), II, III & IV
Part – XI
Part – XII – Chapter I, II & III
Part – XIII
Part – XIV – Chapter I
Part – XVIII & Part XX
Relevant schedules referred to in the above provisions of Constitution of India will also form part of the syllabus.
2. (i) General Financial Rules-2005- Except Chapters 5,6,7 and 8
(ii) Delegation of Financial Power Rules (50 Marks for Sr. No2,3 & 4 of Syllabus)
3. (a) Principles of Budgeting
(b) Budget formulation and implementation including:
(i) New Service and New Instrument of Service (ii) Reappropriations of Funds (iii) Supplementay Budget- cash, token and technical supplementary demands (iv) Surrender of Saving (v) Vote on Account (vi) Expenditure Budget: Statement of Budget Estimates (vii) Non-Tax Receipt Budget (viii) Budget for the Public Account (ix) Control of expenditure against Budget (x) Advances from Contingency Fund of India (xi) Budget Documents
(c) Fiscal Responsibility Legislation (FRBM Acts and Rules)
(d) Performance and Outcome Budget
4. Rules & Procedures and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha Ninth Edition, 1977.

Model Objective Question of JAO (C) Exam

Service Rules :
1. Earned Leave can be ordinarily combined with the following.
a) Casual Leave, half pay leave, maternity leave
b) Study leave, casual Leave, maternity leave
c) Study Leave, half pay leave, maternity leave
d) Casual Leave, hospital leave, paternity leave

2. Extraordinary leave is granted to a Government servant only if?
a) No other leave is admissible.
b) When other leave is admissible but Government servant applies in writing for extraordinary leave.
c) When a Government servant is on notice period for voluntary retirement.
d) None of the above

3. What is the rate of subscription to GP Fund?
a) Minimum 10% of his emoluments and not more than his total emoluments
b) Minimum 6% of his emoluments and not more than his total emoluments
c) Minimum 6% of his emoluments no limit on maximum
d) Minimum 10% of his emoluments and no limit on maximum

4. Which does not count as qualify service for pension purposes?
a) Service on Probation against a post followed by confirmation in the same or another post.
b) Service as an apprentice.
c) Person appointed on contract followed by appointment in a substantive capacity in a pensionable establishment.
d) All of the above

5. Interest on delayed payment of gratuity is applicable if?
a) The Government servant delays submission of papers.
b) The delay is attributable to clear administrative lapses.
c) The Government servant is ignorant of the rules.
d) All of the above

6 A Government servant joins on 15 January; he is entitled to following under CGEGIS 1980 Rules.
a) Insurance Cover from 15 th January to 31 st December.
b) Savings benefit from 15th January to 31 st December.
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

7. Who will allot the PPAN to employees under Defined Contribution Pension Scheme?
a) Drawing and Disbursing Officer
b) Pay and Accounts Officer
c) Head of Office
d) Head of Department
e) None of the above

8 A Central Government servant admitted in a recognized hospital, for treatment before retirement but discharged from hospital after two months on attaining the age of superannuation. His medical reimbursement claim would be admitted by
a) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
b) Parent office of the Government Servant.
c) CGHS Dispensary.

9. Central Government servants are permitted to encash 10 days earned leave at the time of availing Leave Travel Concession, a balance of earned leave that should be his credit after taking into account the period of encashment as well leave should be at least :-
a) 120 days EL
b) 60 days EL
c) 30 days EL

10. A Government servant was drawing basic pay of Rs. 5250.00 in the scale of Rs. 4500-125-700 with DNI on 01.07.2005. His pay scale has been upgraded to Rs. 5000-150-8000 from 20.01.2006. He exercised option for fixation of his pay in the upgraded scale from 01.07.2006. His pay will fixed at :-
a) Rs. 5300.00
b) Rs. 5450.00
c) Rs. 5500.00

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