The GOT 88 November 2019 paper is a key reference for understanding the “With Books” exam structure for education department gazetted officers. Here is a 12-line analysis of the core themes and topics covered in that session:
Grant-in-Aid Code: Significant focus on the rules for calculating and sanctioning teaching grants for aided institutions.
Inspection Code Duties: Questions targeted the mandatory frequency of school inspections (annual vs. surprise visits) by MEOs and DyEOs.
Compulsory Education Act: A recurring theme was the responsibility of local bodies in identifying out-of-school children.
Teacher PF Rules: Detailed questions appeared regarding the temporary withdrawal rules for Provident Fund (Non-Pensionable).
Admission & Withdrawal: Rules for maintaining Admission and Withdrawal registers, including the procedure for corrected DOB entries.
School Committee Power: The roles and financial limits of the School Management Committee (SMC) under the RTE framework.
Elementary School Recognition: The paper tested the specific conditions under which a private elementary school loses its recognition.
RTE Section Focus: Specific questions on Section 12 (25% reservation) and Section 17 (Prohibition of physical punishment).
Language Provisions: Understanding the rules for the first and second languages in minority-run educational institutions.
Headmaster Authority: Questions on the Headmaster’s power to grant casual leave and manage school contingencies.
Inspection Reports: The timeline for issuing inspection notes to the school management after an official visit.
Book Navigation: The 2019 paper confirmed that “The Inspection Code” and “The Grant-in-Aid Code” are the most frequently used Bare Acts.