Kerala PSC Higher Secondary School Teacher Physics 2025 Syllabus & Exam Pattern PDF

The official Kerala PSC HSST Physics 2025 syllabus and exam pattern have been released, with the exam scheduled for June 30, 2025. Candidates can now begin preparing using the updated syllabus, which covers key topics and areas for study. Download the latest syllabus below to start your preparations.

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Kerala PSC HSST Physics 2025 Syllabus PDF

The official Kerala PSC HSST Physics 2025 syllabus has been released, and the exam is scheduled for June 30, 2025. Candidates can now begin preparing using the updated syllabus. Download the official syllabus PDF below to get started with your preparation and stay ahead in your studies.

Kerala PSC HSST Physics 2025 Exam Pattern

The Kerala PSC HSST Physics 2025 exam will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the syllabus. The exam will have 100 questions, with 0.33 negative marking for each incorrect answers. Candidates will have 1 hour 30 minutes to complete the test.

Kerala PSC HSST Physics Syllabus 2025 – Detailed

The Kerala PSC HSST Physics 2025 syllabus will cover key topics like Mathematical methods of Physics, Renaissance in Kerala etc. Stay prepared by reviewing the detailed syllabus once it’s released. Check out the full syllabus below for in-depth guidance.

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PART I

1- Classical Mechanics (7 Marks)
Constraints and Generalized coordinates, D’Alembert’s principle and Lagrange’s equation, Velocity dependent potentials, Hamilton’s Principle, Lagrange’s equation from Hamilton’s Principle, Kepler problem, Hamilton-Jacobi equation, Hamilton’s principal and characteristic function, H-J equation for the linear harmonic oscillator, Euler angles, Centrifugal and Coriolis forces, Nonlinear oscillations, Limit cycles, Chaos – Logistic map.

2- Mathematical Methods and Group Theory (7 Marks)
Properties of Fourier series, Fourier integral, Fourier transform, Gamma function, Beta function, Delta function, Bessel functions of the first and second kinds, Neumann function, Spherical Bessel function, Legendre polynomials, Generating function, Recurrence relation, Rodrigues formula, Orthogonality, Associated Legendre polynomials, Spherical harmonics, Hermite polynomials, Laguerre polynomials, Cauchy-Reimann conditions, Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral formula, Laurent expansion, Singularities, Calculus of residues and applications.

3- Electronics and Microprocessor (7 + 7 = 14 Marks)

(a) Electronics (7 Marks)
Biasing of Field Effect Transistor (FET), FET as VVR and its applications, Photodetectors – Light dependent resistor, photodiode, p-n junction solar cells, Basic operational amplifier characteristics, Differential amplifier, OPAMP parameters, OPAMP as inverter, Analog integration and differentiation, Electronic analog computation, Active low pass filter, High pass Butterworth filters, Band pass filter, OPAMP based astable and monostable multivibrators, Schmidt trigger, Amplitude modulation and demodulation circuits, Comparison of signal to noise ratios, Pulse code modulation, Communications receivers, FM transmitters, VHF/UHF systems, Microwave systems, Satellite communications.

(b) Microprocessor (7 Marks)
Organization of microcomputers, Microprocessor as CPU, Addition, Subtraction of two 8-bit & 16-bit numbers, Organization and internal architecture of the Intel 8085, Timings of Intel 8085, Data transfer schemes of Intel 8085, Applications of microprocessors, Analog to Digital converter, Clock for A/D conversion, Sample and Hold circuit, Analog multiplexer, Overview of 8051 microcontroller.

4- Quantum Mechanics (7 Marks)
Vector spaces, The Hilbert space, Operators and its properties, Angular momentum operators, Matrix representation of angular momentum operators, Pauli spin matrices, Orbital angular momentum, Differential and total cross-section, Optical theorem, Harmonic perturbation, Interaction of an atom with the electromagnetic field, Induced emission and absorption, Anharmonic oscillator, Stark and Zeeman effects in hydrogen, Hole theory, The Weyl equation, The Klein-Gordon equation, Charge and current densities.

5- Statistical Mechanics (7 Marks)
The entropy of mixing and Gibbs paradox, Phase space of a classical system, Liouville’s theorem and its consequences, Equipartition theorem, Virial theorem, The density matrix, Thermodynamic behaviour of an ideal Bose gas, Thermodynamic behaviour of an ideal Fermi gas, Magnetic behaviour of an ideal Fermi Gas: (1) Pauli paramagnetism, (2) Landau diamagnetism.

6- Nuclear and Particle Physics (7 Marks)
Nuclear size, shape, mass and binding energy, Semi empirical mass formula, Characteristics of nuclear forces, Spin-orbit potential, Electric quadruple moments, Parity violation in beta decay, Internal conversion, Conservation laws and symmetries, Quark model, The eightfold way, Quantum chromodynamics and gluons, Fick’s law and its validity, Shell structure and magic numbers, Single crystal and powder diffraction, Scherrer equation, Debye-Scherrer Camera, Applications of XRD.

7- Solid State Physics (7 Marks)
Miller indices, Reciprocal lattice, Brillouin zones, Einstein and Debye models of specific heat, Nearly free electron model and formation of energy bands, Bloch functions, Kronig Penny model, Dielectric constant, Local electric field, Ferroelectric domain, Antiferroelectricity, Piezoelectricity, Langevin’s theory of diamagnetism, Weiss theory of ferromagnetism, Neel model of antiferromagnetism, Type I and Type II superconductors, Energy gap isotope effect, London equation, Cooper pairs, High Tc superconductors, Cuprates.

8- Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy (7 Marks)
The spectrum of non-rigid rotator, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, Normal modes and vibration of H2O and CO2, Rotational Raman Spectrum of symmetric top molecules, Stimulated Raman effect and inverse Raman effect, Vibrational analysis of band systems, Deslander’s table, Interaction of nuclear spin and magnetic field, Larmor precession, Mossbauer spectroscopy, Resonance fluorescence of γ-rays.

9- Lasers and Fibre Optics (7 Marks)
Einstein coefficients, Line-broadening mechanisms, Q-Switching, Mode locking, Four level solid state lasers, CO2 lasers, Dye lasers, Semiconductor lasers, Spatial frequency filtering and holography, Second Harmonic Generation, Acceptance angle of optical fibre, Numerical aperture of optical fibre, Step-index fibers, Graded index fibers, Attenuation in optical fibers, Absorption losses, Leaky modes, Radiation induced losses, Inherent defect losses.

PART II

Research Methodology/Teaching Aptitude

• Teaching Aptitude: Nature, objectives, characteristics, learner’s characteristics, methods of teaching, teaching aids, evaluation systems
• Research Aptitude: Research types, ethics, steps, methods, writing papers/articles, seminars, conferences, thesis format

PART III

Salient Features of the Indian Constitution

• Preamble: Its significance and place in interpretation
• Fundamental Rights
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Executive, Legislature, Judiciary at Union and State levels
• Centre-State Relations: Legislative, Administrative, Financial
• Emergency Provisions
• Amendment Provisions of the Constitution

Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes

• Right to Information Act, Prevention of Atrocities Against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation

PART IV

Renaissance in Kerala Towards a New Society

• Twowards a New Education: Introduction to English education – various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.

EFFORTS TO REFORM THE SOCIETY

• Socio-Religious Reform Movements: SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc
• Struggles and Social Revolts: Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.
• Role of Press in Renaissance: Malayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AIAmeen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etc
• Awakening through Literature: Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etc
• Women and Social Change: Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
• Leaders of Renaissance: Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and others
• Literary Figures: Kodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and others

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

• Current national and international events

How to Download Kerala PSC HSST Physics 2025 Syllabus

To download the Kerala PSC HSST Physics 2025 Syllabus, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official Kerala PSC website.
2. Navigate to the Home page.
3. Go to the Recruitment section.
4. Select Post-wise Syllabus.
5. Look for the HSST Physics Syllabus and click on it.
6. A download link for the syllabus will appear. Click on the link to download the syllabus in PDF format.

Make sure to keep the syllabus handy for reference and preparation!