Section Officer - Third Paper

# Introduction

The third paper of the Loksewa Section Officer exam is a subject-specific paper that tests the candidates' knowledge and skills in their chosen field of service. The paper consists of 100 marks and has a duration of 3 hours. The candidates have to answer 10 questions out of 14, with each question carrying 10 marks. The questions are based on the syllabus prescribed by the Public Service Commission (PSC) for each service group.

This paper is one of the most important papers for the Loksewa Section Officer exam, as it determines the candidates' suitability for their desired service group. The candidates who score well in this paper have a higher chance of getting selected for the interview stage. Therefore, the candidates should prepare well for this paper by studying the syllabus thoroughly, practicing previous year's questions, and updating their knowledge on current affairs and issues related to their field of service.

# Section A

This paper is divided into two sections: A and B. Section A contains 8 questions, out of which 5 have to be answered. The questions in Section A are common for all service groups, and cover topics such as:

- Administrative law and justice

- Public administration and management

- Development administration and planning

- Fiscal federalism and local governance

- International relations and diplomacy

- Human rights and social justice

- Gender equality and social inclusion

- Disaster risk management and climate change

# Section B

Section B contains 6 questions, out of which 5 have to be answered. The questions in Section B are specific to each service group, and cover topics such as:

- Accounting and auditing (for accounting service group)

- Economics and statistics (for economic service group)

- Law and legal affairs (for judicial service group)

- Foreign affairs and diplomacy (for foreign service group)

- Engineering and technology (for technical service group)

# Conclusion

The third paper is designed to assess the candidates' ability to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical situations, analyze problems and issues, provide solutions and recommendations, and communicate effectively in writing. The candidates are expected to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts, principles, theories, policies, laws, and practices related to their field of service. They are also expected to use relevant examples, data, facts, and evidence to support their arguments and opinions.