Full Form of ZP

1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background

Zila Parishad (District Council) is the apex tier of the Panchayati Raj system established under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992. Operating at the district level, it coordinates Block Panchayat Samitis, oversees rural drinking water, sanitation, and district rural development programs.

2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits

Junior Engineer, Extension Officer, Health Worker, and Gram Sevak in Zila Parishads: 10th/12th pass, Diploma in Engineering, or Graduation degree depending on cadre. Age: 18 to 38/40 years.

3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure

State District Selection Committee (DSC) or State Staff Selection Board Computer-Based Examination followed by document verification.

4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects

73rd Constitutional Amendment, Panchayati Raj Acts, Rural Economy, General Studies, Elementary Mathematics, and Official Regional Language proficiency.