The EOT 141 examination from November 2020 featured a variety of questions covering the Financial Code, Treasury Code, Pension Rules, and the Constitution. Below are 10 key highlights and questions from that paper:
RPS Implementation: The Revised Pay Scales (RPS) 2015 for Andhra Pradesh officially came into existence on July 1, 2013
Group Insurance Interest: The rate of interest for the Group Insurance Scheme (GIS) was noted at 7.9%
Pension Calculation: A question asked for the service pension of an employee retiring with 32 years of qualifying service and a last basic pay of ₹60,110. The result was ₹30,055.
Constitutional Protection: Article 311 of the Constitution provides the legal framework and protection for government servants regarding departmental inquiries and dismissal.
Anticipatory Pension: Under Rule 51 of the AP/TS Revised Pension Rules 1980, anticipatory pension is provided to retirees when there is a delay in finalizing the pension.
Family Pension: Rules regarding the payment of enhanced family pension (usually 100% of the normal pension) for a specific period after the employee’s death were tested.
Audit Authority: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has the authority to audit the accounts of the Union, States, and Union Territories.
Treasury Forms: The paper included questions on specific treasury forms, such as Form 103, used for drawing certain types of bills from the treasury.
Retirement Gratuity: Under RPS 2015, the maximum limit for Retirement Gratuity was set at ₹12,00,000.
Budget Heads: The classification of budget heads was covered, specifically identifying major heads like “2051” for the Public Service Commission