Kerala PSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 – Notification, Qualification, Exam, Syllabus.

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KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Notification

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Qualification

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Age Limit

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Age Relaxation

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Pay Scale

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Syllabus

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Exam date.

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Vacancy.

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Preparation

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Overview

LSGS notification is released by Kerala PSC on 29^th, December 2023. This is a grand opportunity for all PSC aspirants with degree. There will be common preliminary exam followed by a mains examination. The details of the post, pay scale, age limit and last date for apply is mentioned in PSC’s official notification. The eligible candidates are advised to study the notification in detail and apply before the last date. Preparation for PSC LSGS Exam is a two-fold task. Candidates need to be mindful about both prelims and mains while preparation. Competitive Cracker provide the best coaching for degree level PSC exam. Our coaching strategy and the comprehensive study plan take the students to success in various PSC exams.

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Notification

Kerala PSC is all set to release the notification for the post of Local Self-Government Secretary. The post will be filling the vacancies in the offices under LSG Department mainly Panchayath and Block level. Find some of the important notification details in the below table.

LSGS Exam 2024
Post Name	Secretary Local Self Government Institutions
Category No.	571/2023
Application Mode	Online
Last Dat to Apply	31st January, 2024
Exam Mode	OMR
Exam Fee	No Fee

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Qualification

LSGD Secretary post involves a degree level preliminary and mains exam to qualify. As per the notification released in official site candidates who are applying for PSC LSGS 2024 Exam must have a degree. Graduation from a recognized university, National institutes established by the Central Government or Institutions established by the Government of Kerala is sufficient.

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Age Limit

Candidates aged between 18 – 36 years are eligible for applying. The official notification by PSC clearly notifies those candidates born between 02/01/1987 and 01/01/2005 (both dates including) are the only ones eligible for applying.

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Age Relaxation

Candidates from SC/ST categories have age relaxation for upper age limit up to 5 years and candidates from Other Backward Communities have age relaxation for upper age limit. Candidates who are claiming this relaxation must present the relevant certificates during the time of certificate verification.

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Pay Scale

Being a secretary job LSGI Secretary post is a highly responsible job. Along with such a responsible role comes a high salary. LSGI Secretary pay scale as mentioned in the notification published by Kerala PSC is ₹ 51400 – 110300.

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Syllabus

LSGI Secretary Exam 2024 has two clearly defined syllabi. Syllabus for Preliminary exam and mains exam are different. For prelims questions are asked in the pattern of common degree preliminary exams. And for mains questions will be asked from the core topics Local Self-Government and its working. Syllabus is revised for PSC LSGS 2024 mains Exam. LSGS Exam 2024 syllabus PDF is available in PSCs official site. Mark distribution of LSGS 2024 Preliminary exam is as follows.

LSGS Prelims Mark Distribution
Part	Subject	Marks
I	General Knowledge	55
	History	10
	Geography	10
	Indian Constitution	15
	Life Science & Public Health	10
	Physics	5
	Chemistry	5
II	Current Affairs	15
III	Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability & Reasoning	10
IV	General English	10
V	Regional Language (Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil)	10
Total		100

Topics for LSGS mains exam includes the core subjects related to Local Self Government. LSGS mains exam mark distribution for various topics is mentioned in the following table.

LSGS 2024 Mains Mark Distribution
Subject	Marks
Indian Polity	15
Indian Economy	15
Rural Development in India	15
Democratic Decentralisation	15
Decentralised Planning	12
Concepts of Grassroots Level Development	12
Urban Governance	8
E-Governance	8
Total	100

Let’s take look at each of the topics for LSGI Secretary Mains Exam 2024 in detail.

Indian Polity (15 Marks)

• Evolution of Indian polity
• Features of British rule in India
• Major events and leaders of the national movement
• Administrative organisation under the British rule
• Formation of the Indian government
• Constituent Assembly
• Architects of the Indian Constitution
• Local Self Governance and Indian Constitution

Indian Economy (15 Marks)

• Impact of colonization
• Indian economy during the British rule
• Conditions of the Indian people and society under colonial rule
• Planned economic development in India
• Planning Commission- Five-year Plans
• Economic Liberalisation
• Impact of economic liberalization
• Growth of the Indian economy
• Contribution of different sectors of the economy
• Primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.

Rural Development in India (15 Marks)

• Principles of rural development
• Rural development initiatives in India during pre-independence period
• Experiments of Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindra Nath Tagore etc.
• Major rural development initiatives during post- independence period
• Community Development, National Extension Scheme, Integrated Rural Development Programme, Employment programmes, Women and child development programmes, MGNREGS
• Current rural development programmes in India in sectors like housing, drinking water, rural connectivity, role of local government institution in rural development

Democratic Decentralisation (15 Marks)

• Concept and principles of democratic decentralization
• Importance of decentralised planning
• Attempts towards democratic decentralisation in IndiaStruture of Panchayati Raj system in ancient India
• Major legislations for democratic decentralization
• Constitutional amendments for democratic decentralization
• Features of the Constitutional Amendments for decentralization
• Structure and functions of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Governments.

Decentralized Planning (12 Marks)

• Concepts and importance of decentralised planning
• Principles of participatory planning
• Participatory planning campaign in Kerala
• Decentralized Planning Process followed in Kerala
• Role of Gramasabhas
• Process of formulating local level development plans
• Functions of District Planning Committee
• Sectoral Plans
• Special Component Plans
• Tribal plans
• Achievements of decentralised planning in Kerala

Concepts of Grassroots Level Development (12 Marks)

• Concepts of sustainable development
• Gender concerns in development
• Gender equity
• Gender budgeting
• Inclusive development
• Poverty alleviation
• Development and welfare of differently abled persons
• Geriatric care
• Welfare economy
• Women empowerment
• Social capital development
• Self Help Groups and thrift
• Rural economy in India and Kerala
• Local economic development
• Rural enterprises- Rural data bases for development planning.

Urban Governance (8 Marks)

• Urbanisation: Concepts
• Trends of urbanization in India
• Principles of urban planning and management
• Emerging issues in urban development in India and Kerala
• Structure and functions of urban local government
• Urban development policies
• Urban development programmes
• Citizen services, citizen amenities
• Principles of good urban governance

E- Governance (8 Marks)

• Concept of e- governance- computerisation of local governance
• Major e-governance programmes in India
• Advantages of e- governance
• Management Information Systems
• Decision Support Systems
• Expert Systems

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Exam date.

Kerala PSC released the notification for LSGS posts on 29^th December, 2023. The last date to apply for LSGS exam is 31^st January, 2024. Local Self Government Secretary posts is called district-wise all over Kerala. Candidates can choose the desirable exam centres and district to which posting is desired at the time of application. PSC has recently released the date of 184 examinations. In which it has clearly mentioned that LSGS preliminar exam will be conducted in two stages. The first stage of exam is scheduled on 13th April, 2024 and second stage on 27th April 2024. Date of Mains examination will be decided after publishing the shortlist of candidates passed the prelims exam. PSC will decide the cutoff marks for shortlist after considering various criteria such as number of candidates appeared, normalization (if exam is conducted in multiple phases) etc.

As per the latest PSC exam calendar released by Kerala PSC the Degree level common preliminary examination for posts including Local Self-Government Secretary will be conducted n the months of April – June. And mains exam will be conducted in the months of August – October.

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Vacancy.

Vacancies for LSGS 2024 exam is reportedly low compared to the number of expected applicants. In order to secure the job candidates are advised to achieve the top ranks. State-wide vacancies for the post of LSGS will be updated as soon as the PSC release the official list.

LSGS 2024 District-wise Vacancies
Districts	No. of Vacancies
Thiruvananthapuram	Yet to release
Kollam
Alappuzha
Pathanamthitta
Kottayam
Ernakulam
Idukki
Palakkad
Thrissur
Malappuram
Kozhikode
Wayanad
Kannur
Kasaragod

KPSC LSGI Secretary (LSGS) Exam 2024 Preparation

For LSGI Secretary exam candidates must take up a two-fold preparation strategy. Along with the preparation of degree level common preliminary exam candidates should start for the mains exam also. This must be the last chance for many. To not miss this wonderful opportunity candidates, need the best study plan. Watching Free Webinars and Youtube videos can help candidates to stay informed and updated about PSC’s decisions and changes. Choose your study material carefully. Choose the most trustworthy materials for effective preparations. Setting up a good study plan according to the candidate’s level of knowledge and ability to learn s another important factor. In this manner joining an online coaching platform is the best option for candidates.

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