Kerala PSC VHSE Non-Vocational Teacher Chemistry Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern

Kerala PSC has released Category No. 445/2025 inviting online applications for the post of Non-Vocational Teacher (Junior) in Chemistry under the Kerala Vocational Higher Secondary Education Department. Eligible candidates must apply through the One Time Registration system on the official PSC website. Here, we provide the complete syllabus to help applicants prepare well.

Kerala PSC VHSE Non-Vocational Teacher Chemistry Syllabus 2026 PDF

Candidates preparing for the Kerala PSC Non-Vocational Teacher (Junior) in Chemistry examination can download the official syllabus PDF provided below. This syllabus includes all major topics, exam patterns, and subject areas prescribed by the Kerala Public Service Commission. Download the PDF here!

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Kerala PSC VHSE Non-Vocational Teacher Chemistry 2026 Highlights

Feature	Details
Recruiting Body	Kerala Public Service Commission
Category Number	445/2025
Department	Kerala Vocational Higher Secondary Education
Post Name	Non-Vocational Teacher (Junior) – Chemistry
Application Method	Online through One Time Registration (OTR)
Exam Date	Notify Later
Admit Card	Notify Later
Job Type	Kerala Government Service
Official Website	https://www.keralapsc.gov.in

Kerala PSC VHSE Chemistry Exam Pattern 2026

The Kerala PSC Non-Vocational Teacher (Junior) Chemistry examination follows an objective-type test format consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks. The exam will be conducted in Malayalam medium, and candidates will be awarded 1 mark for every correct answer, while 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong response. The total duration of the examination is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Part I — Core Chemistry Modules (70 Marks)

Module	Area Covered	Marks
1	Inorganic Chemistry – I	10
2	Inorganic Chemistry – II	10
3	Organic Chemistry – I	10
4	Organic Chemistry – II	10
5	Physical Chemistry – I	10
6	Organic Chemistry – III	8
7	Physical Chemistry – II	5
8	Physical Chemistry – III	5
9	Analytical, Environmental, Materials & Supramolecular Chemistry	7

Part II — Teaching & Research Aptitude (10 Marks Total)

• Teaching Aptitude (5 marks): Nature, objectives, influencing factors, teaching methods, aids, evaluation.
• Research Aptitude (5 marks): Meaning, types, ethics, research steps, thesis writing, seminars.

Part III — Indian Constitution & Social Welfare (10 Marks)

• Indian Constitution (5 marks): Features, rights & duties, centre–state relations, amendments.
• Social Welfare Laws & Programmes (5 marks): RTI, environmental acts, employment guarantee, welfare schemes.

Part IV — Kerala Renaissance & General Knowledge (10 Marks)

• Renaissance in Kerala (5 marks): Reform movements, social revolts, press, literature, women’s movements, key leaders.
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs (5 marks): General awareness and current events.

Kerala PSC VHSE Chemistry (Junior) Detailed Syllabus 2026

PART I

Module 1 — Inorganic Chemistry I (10 Marks)

1. Structure & Bonding; Periodicity

• Molecular structure and bonding
• Chemical periodicity
• Hydrogen, s-block, p-block, and d-block elements
• Extractive metallurgy of commercially important metals
• Chemistry of non-transition elements (e.g., glass)

2. Acids, Bases & Solvents

• Theories of acids and bases, HSAB concept
• Solvent effects; linear free-energy relationships
• Super acids; protic/aprotic solvents
• Isopoly & heteropoly acids; silicon–oxygen compounds; zeolites
• Xenon and krypton compounds (including organic & coordination)

3. Main-Group Compounds

• Synthesis, structure & bonding of S–N, S–P, P–N, B–N compounds
• Boron hydrides, organoboranes, carboranes, metallocarboranes
• STYX and WADE rules

4. f-Block Chemistry

• Lanthanides and actinides: extraction, applications, complexes, spectra

5. Coordination Chemistry

• Werner theory, CFT, LFT, MO theory
• Stereochemistry, Jahn–Teller distortion
• Stability & reactivity of metal complexes
• Mechanisms: electron transfer, substitution, photochemical reactions

Module 2 — Inorganic Chemistry II (8 Marks)

1. Electronic Structure & Spectroscopy

• Energy level diagrams, correlation diagrams
• Term symbols
• Orgel & Tanabe–Sugano diagrams
• Selection rules for electronic, IR & Raman spectra

2. Spectroscopic Methods

• Electronic, IR, NMR, ESR & Mössbauer spectroscopy
• Structural elucidation of complexes with common ligands
• CD & ORD of metal complexes
• NMR of metal nuclides (¹¹B, ³¹P, ¹⁹F)
• ESR: Cu(II) complexes, radicals such as PH₄, F⁻, [BH₄]⁻
• Mössbauer: iron & tin complexes

3. Organometallic Chemistry

• Nomenclature, structure & bonding
• Metal carbonyls, cyanides
• Complexes with π-donor ligands: olefins, acetylenes, dienes, allyl
• π-cyclis complexes: Cp, benzene complexes
• Ferrocene & dibenzenechromium
• Metal–metal bonds, clusters (LNCCs, HNCCs), cubanes, chalcogenides, Zintl ions
• Isoelectronic/isolobal relations, capping rule
• Catalysis: hydrogenation, hydroformylation, polymerization

4. Bioinorganic Chemistry

• Essential & trace elements: Fe, Ca, Cu, Mg, Li, Al
• Biological membranes, ion transport, Na/K pump
• Coenzymes, cytochromes, chlorophylls, photosynthesis (PS I, PS II)
• Porphyrins, synthetic models for photosynthesis
• Metals in medicine

Module 3 — Inorganic Chemistry III (8 Marks)

1. Nuclear & Radiochemistry

• Nuclear structure, stability, magic numbers
• Nuclear models
• Radioactive decay, growth, equilibria
• Direct, heavy-ion, photonuclear reactions
• Neutron capture cross-section, critical size
• Applications: fission, fusion, NAA
• Counting techniques

2. Solid State Chemistry

• Crystal symmetry, point groups, space groups
• Lattices, Miller indices
• Close packing (BCC, FCC, HCP), voids, coordination number
• XRD (Bragg equation, indexing)
• Crystal defects and consequences

3. Electronic Structure of Solids

• Theories of metals, insulators, semiconductors
• Band gap, doping
• Structures: AX, AX₂, AmX₂, ABX₃, spinels
• Liquids and liquid crystals

4. Conductivity & Optical Properties

• Temperature dependence of conductivity, mobility
• Superconductivity, photoconductivity, photovoltaic effect
• Colour in solids
• Dielectrics, ferroelectricity, pyroelectricity, piezoelectricity
• Ionic conductivity

5. Advanced Inorganic Materials

• Solid electrolytes: cationic, anionic, mixed conductors
• SOFCs, battery materials
• Metal nitrides, fluorides, chalcogenides
• Intercalation chemistry, metal-rich phases
• Inorganic pigments, phosphors, molecular materials
• One-dimensional metals, molecular magnets, inorganic liquid crystals

Module 4 — Organic Chemistry I (8 Marks)

1. Nomenclature & Structures

• Cyclic, fused, bridged, spiro, heterocycles

2. Stereochemistry

• Symmetry, chirality, axial & planar chirality, helicity
• R/S, E/Z, biphenyls, allenes, atropisomerism
• Prochirality, topicity, stereoselectivity & stereospecificity
• Conformational analysis, Cram & Felkin–Ahn models

3. Aromaticity

• Aromatic, antiaromatic, non-benzenoid, heteroaromatics
• Annulenes, mesoionic compounds, metallocenes
• Cyclic carbocations, carbanions

4. Reaction Mechanisms

• Substitution, addition, elimination, rearrangements
• SN1, SN2, SNAr, benzyne, NGP
• Carbenes, nitrenes, free radicals
• Important name reactions (Reimer–Tiemann, Vilsmeier, Mitsunobu, etc.)

5. Addition & Condensation Reactions

• Addition of H₂O, HX, X₂, boranes
• Michael addition, Robinson annulation
• Aldol, Cannizzaro, Perkin, Mannich, Stobbe, Reformatsky
• Dieckmann, enamine reactions

6. Elimination Reactions

• E1, E2, E1cb; Hofmann vs Saytzeff
• Shapiro, Peterson, Julia, Wittig, Cope, Chugaev
• Reduction of alkynes (Lindlar, Na/NH₃)

Module 5 — Organic Chemistry II (8 Marks)

1. Rearrangements

• Wagner–Meerwein, Pinacol, Demjanov, Curtius, Schmidt
• Beckmann, Lossen, Fries, Hofmann–Martius
• Favorskii, Benzidine, Wolff, Stevens, Dienone–Phenol

2. Oxidation & Reduction

• LiAlH₄, NaBH₄, DIBAL-H, boranes
• Birch, Clemmensen, Wolff–Kishner, Rosenmund
• Allylic/benzylic oxidation, Sharpless, SeO₂, MnO₂
• Ozone, peracids, DDQ, Cr(VI) reagents
• Swern, Moffatt, Jones, Sommelet

3. Linear Free Energy Relationships

• Hammett equation (σ, ρ)
• Taft equation
• Kinetic isotope effects
• Salt effects

4. Synthetic Strategies

• Retrosynthesis, disconnection
• Olefin metathesis (Grubbs)
• Umpolung (1,3-dithiane)
• Cross-coupling: Heck, Stille, Suzuki, Sonogashira, Kumada, Negishi
• Reagents: Grignard, alkyl lithium, cuprates, Tebbe
• Protecting groups
• Phase-transfer catalysis

Module 6 — Organic Chemistry III (8 Marks)

1. Photochemistry

• Jablonski diagram, singlet/triplet states
• Paternò–Büchi, Barton, photo-Fries, di-π-methane
• Hofmann–Löffler–Freytag

2. Pericyclic Reactions

• FMO, correlation diagrams
• Möbius–Hückel approach
• Electrocyclic, cycloadditions, sigmatropic rearrangements
• Diels–Alder, 1,3-dipolar reactions

3. Natural Products & Biomolecules

• Terpenes, steroids, alkaloids, carbohydrates
• Proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins, prostaglandins
• Hormones, enzymes

4. Combinatorial Chemistry

• Solid-phase & solution-phase
• Targeted & focused libraries

5. Drug Design & Polymers

• Steps in drug development
• Polymerization fundamentals
• Stereoregular polymers (Ziegler–Natta)
• Biodegradable & biopolymers
• Polymers as supports, catalysts

6. Spectroscopy

• UV, IR, ¹H & ¹³C NMR, MS
• 2D NMR: NOE, DEPT, COSY, HSQC, HMQC, HMBC
• Spectral interpretation
• ORD & CD

Module 7 — Physical Chemistry I (5 Marks)

1. Gaseous State

• Maxwell distribution, transport properties
• Real gas equations, intermolecular forces

2. Solids & Liquids

• Electronic structure, crystals, optical/magnetic properties
• XRD, liquid structure
• Surface tension & viscosity
• Liquid crystals

3. Thermodynamics

• Laws, entropy, Gibbs/Helmholtz, Maxwell relations
• Gibbs–Duhem, chemical potential, fugacity
• Solutions: Duhem–Margules, van’t Hoff
• Irreversible processes

4. Statistical Thermodynamics

• Partition functions
• Equipartition theorem
• Heat capacities, Sackur–Tetrode
• Equilibrium expressions

Module 8 — Physical Chemistry II (5 Marks)

1. Surface Chemistry

• Adsorption types, isotherms (Langmuir, BET, Harkins–Jura, point B)
• Surface area determination
• LEED, SEM, TEM, XPS, AES, SPM

2. Electrochemistry

• Activity coefficients
• Electrodes, Nernst, Debye–Hückel, Onsager
• Butler–Volmer, Tafel
• Fuel cells (H₂–O₂, Zn–air, SOFC)
• Electroanalytical methods

3. Chemical Kinetics

• Complex reaction kinetics
• Collision & transition state theories
• Fast reactions
• Solvent effects
• LFER (Hammett, Taft)
• Catalysis (L–H mechanism, enzymes)

Module 9 — Physical Chemistry III (5 Marks)

1. Quantum Chemistry

• Need for QM, de Broglie, uncertainty principle
• QM postulates & solvable models
• Tunnelling
• SHO, rigid rotor

2. Approximation Methods

• Hydrogen-like atoms
• SCF, variational method
• MO for diatomic molecules (homonuclear & heteronuclear)

3. Multi-electron Systems

• Symmetric/antisymmetric wavefunctions
• Pauli principle, spin orbitals
• Spin–orbit coupling
• Term symbols, selection rules

4. Computational Chemistry

• Ab initio, semi-empirical
• Molecular mechanics

5. Quantum Statistics

• MB, BE, FD statistics
• Heat capacity: Einstein & Debye

6. Group Theory

• Symmetry elements/operations
• Character tables (C₂v, C₃v, C₂h)
• MO & spectroscopy applications

7. Spectroscopy

• Microwave, IR, Raman, UV–Vis, NMR, ESR, Mössbauer

Module 10 — Analytical, Environmental, Materials & Supramolecular Chemistry (7 Marks)

1. Analytical Chemistry

• Accuracy, precision
• Standard deviation, variance
• t-test, Q-test, F-test
• Errors, confidence limits
• Correlation (least squares)

2. Methods of Analysis

• Qualitative & quantitative
• Preparations
• TG, DTA, DSC
• Chromatography: column, TLC, paper, GC, HPLC, ion-exchange
• Solvent extraction, supercritical CO₂ extraction

3. Green Chemistry

• 12 principles
• Green synthesis, PTC, microwave, sonication

4. Environmental Chemistry

• Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere

5. Materials Chemistry

• Nanostructures (1D, 2D, 3D)
• Piezo-, electro-, thermo-, magneto-chromic materials

6. Supramolecular Chemistry

• Molecular recognition
• Cyclodextrins, calixarenes, crown ethers, cyclophanes
• Drug design & action

PART II

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY / TEACHING APTITUDE

I. TEACHING APTITUDE (5 Marks)

• Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements.
• Learner’s characteristics.
• Factors affecting teaching.
• Methods of teaching.
• Teaching aids.
• Evaluation systems.

II. RESEARCH APTITUDE (5 Marks)

• Research: Meaning, characteristics and types.
• Steps of research.
• Methods of research.
• Research ethics.
• Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium.
• Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.

PART III

Indian Constitution (5 Marks)

1. Salient Features of the Constitution

• Key characteristics of the Indian Constitution
• The Preamble: significance, ideals, and its role in constitutional interpretation

2. Rights, Duties, and Principles

• Fundamental Rights
• Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
• Relationship between Fundamental Rights and DPSP
• Fundamental Duties

3. Structure of Government

Union and State Levels

• Executive
• Legislature
• Judiciary
• Other Constitutional Authorities (e.g., CAG, Election Commission, UPSC)

4. Centre–State Relations

• Legislative relations
• Administrative relations
• Financial relations

5. Services Under the Union and the States

• All-India Services, Central Services, State Services
• Rules and provisions relating to recruitment and service conditions

6. Emergency Provisions

• National Emergency
• State Emergency (President’s Rule)
• Financial Emergency

7. Amendment of the Constitution

• Procedure, scope, and limitations under Article 368

Social Welfare Legislations & Programmes (5 Marks)

1. Social Welfare Legislations

• Right to Information Act (RTI)
• Protection laws for women and children (e.g., Prevention of Atrocities Acts)
• Food Security Act
• Environmental Acts (major legislation for environmental protection)

2. Social Welfare Programmes

• Employment Guarantee Schemes
• Programmes promoting organ and blood donation
• Other government welfare schemes aimed at social development

PART IV

Renaissance in Kerala

1. Towards a New Society

• Introduction of English education in Kerala
• Role of missionary organisations and their activities
• Establishment of schools, colleges, factories, and printing presses

2. Efforts to Reform Society

A. Socio-Religious Reform Movements

• SNDP Yogam
• Nair Service Society (NSS)
• Yogakshema Sabha
• Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham (SJPS)
• Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha
• Samathwa Samajam
• Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham
• Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha (PRDS)
• Sahodara Prasthanam

B. Social Struggles and Revolts

• Upper Cloth Revolts
• Channar Agitation
• Vaikom, Guruvayoor, Paliyam, and Kuttamkulam Sathyagrahas
• Temple Entry Proclamation & Temple Entry Act
• Malayalee Memorial and Ezhava Memorial
• Malabar Riots
• Abstention Movement
• Civil Disobedience Movement

3. Role of the Press in Renaissance

Important renaissance-era newspapers and journals:
Malayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathrubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, Al-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi.

4. Awakening Through Literature

• Growth of novel, drama, and poetry
• Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam (Progressive Literary Movement)
• Nataka Prasthanam (Drama Movement)
• Library Movement and the spread of reading culture

5. Women and Social Change

Key women who contributed to Kerala’s renaissance:
Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A. V. Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu, Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam, and others.

6. Leaders of Renaissance

Major reformers and leaders:
Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyankali, Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru), Dr. Palpu, Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K. P. Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V. T. Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Moulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Barrister G. P. Pillai, T. K. 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.

7. Literary Figures

Major writers and poets of the renaissance period:
Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, Kerala Varma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila, Kumaran Asan, Vallathol, Ulloor, G. Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varkey, S. K. Pottakkad, and others.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs (5 Marks)

• General awareness, national & international current events, and contemporary issues.

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