AP GRAMA/WARD SACHIVALAYAM EMPLOYEES PROBATION DECLARATION DEPARTMENTAL TESTS

AP government specified some departmental test papers to some departments as per notification. For some departments 'No Departments' are required and  for some departments exam not specified, in this post we are going to know for which depart has to write which test paper and for which departments exams are not specified and for whom exams are not required.

AP VS/WS PROBATION DECLARATION DEPARTMENTAL TEST PAPERS

S. No	Designation	Governed by	Tests to be passed
			Departmental	Non Departmental
1	Panchayat Secretary Grade V	AP Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service Rules, 2010	Accounts test for local body employees paper- I, paper-II	Computer Proficiency Test
2	Panchayat Secretary Grade VI	Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service Rules, 2010	Accounts test for local body employees paper- I, paper-II	—
3	Engineering Assistant Grade II	AP Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Engineering Subordinate Service Rules , 1994	Not specified by the Department	—
4	Village Revenue officer Grade II	AP Village Revenue Officers Service Rules, 2008	—	proficiency in automation with usage of Computer and Associated Software test
5	Village Surveyor Grade III	Survey Subordinate Service Rules 2001	i).Village Surveyor Paper-I, (ii) Village Surveyor Paper-II and (iii). Village Surveyor Practical Test-I	—
6	Welfare and Education Assistant	A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service rules 1996	Not specified by the Department	—
7	Grama Mahila Samrakshana Karyadarsi / Ward Mahila Samrakshana Karyadarsi	AP (Grama Mahila Samrakshana Karyadarsi Grade-III/ Ward Mahila Samrakshana Karyadarsi Grade-III ) Subordinate Service Rules, 2019.	Not specified by the Department	—
8	Animal Husbandry Assistant	AP Animal Husbandry Sub-Ordinate Service Rules, 2003	No Tests	—
9	Fisheries Assistant	AP Fisheries Subordinate Service Rules, 1993	No Tests	—
10	Agricultural Assistant	Andhra P Agricultural Subordinate Service Rules, 1997	The Agriculture Department Test (Paper Code 144)	—
11	Horticulture assistant	AP Horticulture Subordinate Service Rules, 2005	The Agriculture Department Test (Paper Code 144)	—
12	Sericulture Assistant	Not specified by the Department	No Tests	—
13	ANM	Not specified by the Department	No Tests	—
14	Energy Assistant	—	No Tests	—
15	Ward Administrative secretary	AP Municipal General Subordinate Service Rules, 2019	Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers – Part I and Part II	—
16	Ward Education and Data Processing Secretary	AP Municipal General Subordinate Service Rules, 2019	Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers – Part I and Part II	—
17	Ward Sanitation &Environment Secretary, Grade-II	AP Municipal General Subordinate Service Rules, 2019	Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers – Part I and Part II	—
18	Ward Amenities Secretary, Grade-II	AP Municipal General Subordinate Service Rules, 2019	Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers – Part I and Part II	—
19	Ward Planning & Regulation Secretary, Grade-II	AP Municipal General Subordinate Service Rules, 2019	Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers – Part I and Part II	—
20	Ward Welfare &Development Secretary, Grade-II	AP Municipal General Subordinate Service Rules, 2019	Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers – Part I and Part II	—

AP SACHIVALAYAM DEPARTMENTAL TEST NOT REQUIRED DEPARTMENTS

In sachivalayam system there are 19 types of posts are present in those 19 functionaries for the following functionaries No departmental test is specified. Those functionaries are: 

• ANM
• Sericulture Assistant
• Fisheries Assistant
• Animal Husbandry Assistant
• Energy Assistant

DEPARTMENTAL EXAM NOT SPECIFIED CATEGORIES

For the below departments no exam is specified in notification but recently government specified exams to these departments also.

• Engineering Assistant
• Mahila Samrakshana Karya darshi
• Welfare and Education Assitstant

ANDHRA PRADESH SACHIVALAYAM DEPARTMENTAL wise paper codes

SI NO	Name of the Department	Paper Code
1	Panchayat Secretary Grade V	146 and 148
2	Digital Assistant	146 and 148
3	Engineering Assistant	137 and 142
4	Fisheries Horticulture	095
5	Village Revenue Officer	18,27,43,62
6	Sericulture Assistant	32,65,90,115
7	Agriculture Assistant	50,144
8	Veterinary Assistant	51
9	Energy Assistant	152
10	Mahila Police (Women & Child Welfare)	08,10 (04 Optional)
11	Welfare and Educational Assistant	08,10, (optional 141)

CEMENT PROPERTIES -- Curing time, Setting time

🔍 Setting Time of Cement

Setting time refers to the duration cement takes to transition from a fluid state to a solid form after mixing with water.​

⏱️ Initial Setting Time

• Definition: The period after water addition during which the cement paste starts losing its plasticity.​

• Standard Time: Approximately 30 minutes for Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC).​

• Significance: Allows sufficient time for mixing, transporting, and placing the cement.​

⏱️ Final Setting Time

• Definition: The time when the cement paste has completely lost its plasticity and has attained sufficient firmness.​

• Standard Time: Around 600 minutes (10 hours) for OPC.​

• Significance: Indicates when the cement has hardened enough to withstand pressure.​

Note: Setting times can vary based on cement type, ambient temperature, and admixtures used. 

Setting time of cement

Type of cement	Initial Setting time	Final Setting time
OPC	30 min	600 min
PPC	30 min	600 min
RHC (Rapid Hardening Cement)	30 min	600 min
LHC (Low Heat Cement)	60 min	600 min

🛠️ Factors Affecting Setting Time

Several factors influence the setting time of cement:

• Cement Composition: Different types of cement have varying setting times. For instance, Rapid Hardening Cement sets faster than OPC.​

• Water-Cement Ratio: Higher water content can prolong setting time.​

• Ambient Conditions: Temperature and humidity levels significantly impact setting. Higher temperatures accelerate setting, while lower temperatures slow it down.​

• Admixtures: Chemical additives can either accelerate or retard the setting process.

🧪 Curing of Cement

Curing is the process of maintaining adequate moisture, temperature, and time to allow the cement to achieve its desired strength and durability.​

📅 Standard Curing Periods

• Initial Curing: Begins immediately after setting and lasts for 24-48 hours. During this phase, it's essential to prevent moisture loss.​

• Intermediate Curing: Spans from 3 to 7 days. The cement gains approximately 70% of its strength during this period.​

• Final Curing: Extends up to 28 days, by which time the cement achieves its full strength.​

Note: Curing durations can vary based on cement type, environmental conditions, and specific project requirements.

Curing time of cement

For OPC	7 days
Super sulphate cement	10 days
Cement with minerals & Admixtures	14 days

💧 Methods of Curing

Effective curing methods include:

• Water Curing: Involves continuous sprinkling or ponding of water to maintain moisture.​

• Membrane Curing: Application of sealing compounds to prevent moisture evaporation.​

• Steam Curing: Used in precast concrete production to accelerate strength gain.​

• Covering: Using wet coverings like burlap or plastic sheets to retain moisture.

🧱 Importance of Proper Curing

Proper curing ensures:

• Strength Development: Adequate curing allows the cement to achieve its intended strength.​

• Durability: Reduces the risk of surface cracking and enhances resistance to environmental factors.​

• Longevity: Properly cured cement structures have a longer service life.

WATER CEMENT RATIO

                        

                                                                M20 = 0.55

                                                                M25 = 0.50

                                                                M30 = 0.45

                                                                M35 = 0.45

                                                                M40 = 0.40

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