This collection contains three study copies from the APPSC 2021 special session for Village Surveyor Grade-III staff: Paper-I (code 161), Paper-II (code 162), and Practical Test-I (code 167). Use them to understand the descriptive-paper format and the level of field knowledge expected.
Available 2021 special-session papers
| Session | Paper | Study copy |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 special session | Village Surveyor Grade-III, Paper-I — code 161 | Open paper |
| 2021 special session | Village Surveyor Grade-III, Paper-II — code 162 | Open paper |
| 2021 special session | Practical Test-I — code 167 | Open paper |
How to study this set
- Separate procedure from calculation. Mark questions that ask for a statutory or office procedure separately from questions requiring field-book work, area, scale, or instrument knowledge.
- Write the authority beside each procedure. Where relevant, note the Survey and Boundaries Act provision, Board Standing Order, government order, or departmental instruction you would verify.
- Practise complete descriptive answers. Use a sequence such as purpose, records required, field steps, office record, notice or signature requirement, and final check.
- Treat the practical paper as a workflow test. Show units, intermediate calculations, checks, and the final record clearly instead of writing only the answer.
Useful supporting guides
- AP Survey and Boundaries Act overview
- Board Standing Orders for survey practice
- Principles of cadastral survey in Andhra Pradesh
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