AP Grama Sachivalayam Village Fisheries Assistant Recruitment 2020: Govt. of Andhra Pradesh has released the examination dates for AP Grama Sachivalayam Village Fisheries Assistant recruitment. As per the notification, the exam is on September 26, 2020. The notification for recruitment to the post of Village Fisheries Assistant in AP Fisheries Subordinate Service. The recruitment is to be done for 69 posts. The selected candidates are paid in the pay scale of Rs 14,600-44,870. However, for the first 2 years (training period), candidates are going to receive Rs 15,000 per month. Get here all details of AP Grama Sachivalayam Village Fisheries Assistant Recruitment 2020 including vacancies, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern etc.
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AP Grama Sachivalayam Village Fisheries Assistant Recruitment 2020
For the purpose of seeking recruitment, interested and eligible government job aspirants of Andhra Pradesh have to fill online form at gramasachivalayam.ap.gov.in. After successful application, hall ticket is issued on the same website, followed by answer key and results.
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AP Grama Sachivalayam Village Fisheries Assistant Recruitment 2020 Notification
Candidates can check the notification issued by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh regarding recruitment. Also, click on the notification provided below to view and download the complete information bulletin.
AP Grama Sachivalayam Village Fisheries Assistant Recruitment 2020 Vacancies
Check the number of vacancies available in various districts from the table provided below.
| Name of District | No. of Vacancies |
| Srikakulam | 07 |
| Vizianagaram | 04 |
| Visakhapatnam | 09 |
| East Godavari | 08 |
| West Godavari | 09 |
| Krishna | 05 |
| Guntur | 04 |
| Prakasam | 05 |
| SPSR Nellore | 05 |
| Chittoor | 02 |
| Ananthapuramu | 03 |
| Kurnool | 06 |
| YSR Kadapa | 02 |
| Total | 69 |
Category-wise breakup of vacancies
AP Grama Sachivalayam Village Fisheries Assistant Recruitment 2020 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must make sure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying for AP Grama Sachivalayam Village Fisheries Assistant recruitment 2020. Check educational qualifications required and eligible age bracket below.
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must possess any 1 of the following degrees:
- Polytechnic Diploma in Fisheries from a recognized university/ institution.
- Intermediate with a vocational course in Aquaculture/Fisheries.
- 4-year B.F.Sc.
- B.Sc. in Fisheries/Aquaculture
- M.Sc with one of the subjects as Aquaculture/ Fisheries Science/ Fisheries Biology/ Capture and Culture Fisheries/ Coastal Aquaculture/ Oceanography/ Marine Biology/ Industrial Fisheries
Age (as on July 01, 2020)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 42 years
Age Relaxation: Check the table given below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ ST/ BC | 5 years |
| Physically Handicapped | 10 years |
| Ex. Servicemen, Instructor in NCC | Period served + 3 years |
| A.P State Government Employees | 5 years |
| Retrenched temporary employees in state Census department (min. service period of 6 months) | 3 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried (belonging to SC/ST category) | 6 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried (not belonging to SC/ ST category) | 1 year |
AP Grama Sachivalayam Village Fisheries Assistant Recruitment 2020 Exam Pattern
The candidates must be familiar with the number of questions to be asked, marking scheme, subjects covered and other important aspects of the exam. Check the exam pattern for AP Grama Sachivalayam Village Fisheries Assistant Recruitment 2020 below.
- Type of questions: Objective MCQs
- Mode: Pen and paper-based
- Marks/ right answer: +1
- Marks/ wrong answer: -0.25
- Duration of exam: 150 minutes
- No. of parts/sections: 2
- Topics covered: Part A- General Studies and Mental Ability, Part B- Field Specific
| Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum marks |
| Part –A: General Studies & Mental Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Part-B: Subject paper | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Weightage of 10%
A weightage of a maximum of 15 marks (10%) for in-service candidates is given only for the posts on which they are working on a contract basis in case they apply for the same post. Such candidates are provided with a weightage of 1.5 marks for every completed period of 6 months of satisfactory service as MPEA (Fishery) in the Department of Fisheries. The service certificate must be issued by the District Fishery Officer of the district concerned. The service rendered for less than 6 months is treated as NIL.
AP Grama Sachivalayam Village Fisheries Assistant Recruitment 2020 Syllabus
Check the topics covered under both Part A and Part B from below.
PART-A
- Mental ability and reasoning.
- Quantitative aptitude and data interpretation.
- General English.
- Current affairs of regional, national and international importance.
- General Science and its applications
- Contemporary development in science and technology and information technology.
- History & Culture of India (Special emphasis on AP)
- Indian polity and governance
- Society, Social justice and rights issues.
- Physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh.
- Welfare & development schemes of AP Govt
PART-B
I. Taxonomy, Ecology and Biology of prawn and fish
- External morphology
- Fish pond ecology
- Anatomy and physiology
II. Aquaculture
- Principles of Aquaculture
- Freshwater systems
- Brackish water systems
- Integrated Aquaculture
- Seaweed culture
- Advanced Aquaculture
III. Marine Fisheries:
- Marine Resources of AP
- Tides, currents, waves, monsoons
- Coastal, offshore & deep-sea species
- Conservation of mammals and marine turtles
- Sea safety and navigational equipment
- Registration of marine fishing craft
- Fishing Harbours Management
- Fish Landing Centres
- Important Deep-sea fishes of India
- Marine Cage Culture
- Marine Fishing ban period
- Coastal Security
IV. Seed Production of fish and prawn:
- Broad Stock Management
- Induced breeding
- Hatchery Management
V. Fishing Craft and Gear:
- Types of gears and crafts used in capture fishery
- Types of gear materials
- Fabrication and preservation of fishing gears
VI. Pond Management:
- Fish farm design and layout
- Soil and water quality management
- Culture pond management
- Routine pond management
VII. Fish and Prawn Feed:
- Feeding habits of prawn and fish
- Natural & artificial feeds
- Feed conversion ratio
VIII. Health Management:
- Diseases in fish and prawn
- Control measures
IX. Fishery Economics:
- Types of marketing channels and fish markets
- Fisherman co-op societies
- Fishery institutions and govt. schemes
X. Post-Harvest Technology:
- Prawn and fish processing & preservation
- Value-added fish products
- Quality Control
