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About Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science Exam

Kerala Public Service Commission recruits the most eligible candidates for the post of High School Assistant(Physical Science) in the education department. Those candidates who get selected for the post will be appointed in various high schools in different districts across Kerala. The recruitment will be based on the OMR/Written test conducted by KPSC for 100 marks. The number of candidates appearing for the KPSC HSA Physical Science exam is increasing making the exam even more competitive.
HSA Physical Science Selection Process
The selection of the candidates will be done based on the Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science exam conducted by the KPSC body. The recruitment exam will be objective in mode. The candidates can choose the preferred medium of language to attend the exam. The recruitment exam will be followed by the personal interview followed by the medical document verification. Those candidates who clear all three levels will be recruited as Physical Science teachers.
HSA Physical Science Salary
Kerala Public Service Commission offers a salary package ranging between Rs 29200-62400/-. With experience and expertise, the salary scale will increase. The candidates can also expect additional perks and benefits.

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Kerala PSC HSA Exam 2024 Details


Kerala PSC HSA Exam 2024 Particulars


Kerala PSC HSA Exam 2024 Details

Name of the recruiting body

Kerala Public Service Commission

Department

Education

Name of the post

HSA(High School Assistant) Physical Science

Job Type

Government Job

Official website

keralapsc.gov.in

Maximum Marks

100

Nature of Exam

Objective

Salary

Rs. 29200-62400/- 

Age limit

18 years- 40 years

Eductaional Qualification

Degree+ B.Ed/B.T+K.TET

Exam Mode

Online

Application Date

TBA

Exam Date

TBA
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who wish to apply for the post of Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science shall satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria. The eligibility includes education, experience and age. The candidates should submit all the necessary documents to prove their eligibility.
Education
The candidates who wish to apply for the post of Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science teacher should have obtained a degree in Physical Science from an institution or university recognised by the Kerala Government. The aspirants should have a B.Ed/BT in Physical Science obtained from any university approved by the Kerala Government. Clearing the K-TET exam is mandatory. The candidates should submit the documents to prove their qualifications.
Age
The candidates who wish to apply for the post of Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science should be between the age of 18 years and 40 years. The age relaxation applies to the reserved categories. The candidates should submit the documents to prove the age category.
HSA Physical Science Exam Pattern

The Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science exam includes three parts, namely, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Renaissance in Kerala, Teaching Methodology and Physical Science. The Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science syllabus is very crucial for the preparation of the upcoming exam. The candidates should understand the nature and level of the exam from the syllabus. You can also categorize the exams into easy and difficult based on the same. Refer to the exam pattern given below:

Name of Subject

Maximum Marks

General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Renaissance in Kerala

15 marks

Teaching Methodology

5 marks

Subject

80 marks

HSA Physical Science Syllabus
PART A

Module I : Renaissance and freedom movement

Module II: General Knowledge and current affairs

Module III: Methodology of teaching the subject

  • History/conceptual development
  • Correlation with other subjects and life situations.
  • Aims, Objectives, and Values of Teaching 
  • Taxonomy of Educational Objectives 
  • Pedagogic analysis
  • Planning of instruction at Secondary level
  • Psychological bases of Teaching the subject
  •  Implications of Piaget, Bruner, Gagne, Vygotsky, Ausubel and Gardener
  • Individual difference, Motivation, Maxims of teaching.
  •  Methods and Strategies of teaching the subject
  •  Models of Teaching, Techniques of individualizing instruction.
  •  Curriculum - Definition, Principles
  • Modern trends and organizational approaches, Curriculum reforms - NCF/KCF.
  • Teacher - Qualities and Competencies 
  • Essential teaching skills
  • Microteaching 
  • Action research.
  •  Instructional resources- Laboratory, Library, Club, Museum- Visual and Audio-Visual aids 
  • Community based resources 
  •  e-resources - Textbook, Workbook and Handbook.
  • Assessment; Evaluation- Concepts, Purpose, Types, Principles,
  •  Modern techniques - CCE and Grading- Tools and techniques 
  •  Qualities of a good test - Types of test items- Evaluation of projects, Seminars and Assignments - Achievement test, Diagnostic test Construction, Characteristics, interpretation and remediation. 
PART B

Module I

  • Particle dynamics
  • Newton’s laws of motion, rotational dynamics, conservation laws
  • Linear momentum, angular momentum, energy. Simple harmonic motion, damped and forced oscillations, wave motion-progressive waves, superposition of waves, Doppler effect.
  • Frames of reference, special theory of relativity
  • Elasticity
  • Young’s modulus, rigidity modulus, bulk modulus, surface tension, viscosity.

Module II

  • Electrostatics, transient current, current electricity
  • Electromagnetic induction, alternating current, magnetic properties of materials.
  • Semiconductor physics- diodes
  • Transistors, amplifiers, oscillators, logic gates.

 Module III

  • Reflection, refraction, dispersion, interference, diffraction, scattering
  • Polarization, fibre optics, lasers, basic idea of spectroscopy.
  • Heat and thermodynamics
  • Conduction, convection, radiation
  • Laws of thermodynamics, Carnot engine, entropy.
  • Statistical distribution-ensemble, phase space
  • Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics.

 Module IV

  • Bohr atom model, vector atom model
  • Hydrogen spectra, nuclear structure and properties
  • Radio activity, nuclear fission and fusion, elementary particles.
  • Crystal structure, crystal symmetry, miller indices, brevais lattice
  • Bragg’s law, packing fraction, super conductivity.
  • Wave nature of matter, uncertainty principle
  • Postulates of wave mechanics, Schrodinger equation. 

 Module V

  • Eigen functions and Eigen values 
  • Postulates of quantum mechanics Time Schrödinger wave equation 
  • Application to particle in a one dimensional box
  • Normalization of wave functions 
  • Application of Schrödinger wave equation to hydrogen atom 
  • Conversion of cartesian coordinates to polar coordinates 
  • Radial and angular functions 
  • Henry's law , Raoult's law - Dilute solutions 
  • Colligative properties - Abnormal molecular mass
  • Van’t Hoff factor.
  • Solubility product and common ion effect, precipitation of cations 
  • Principles of volumetric analysis, Theories of indicators.
  • Principles and applications of Column chromatography
  • Paper chromatography, Thin layer chromatography, Ion exchange chromatography
  • Rf values. 
  • Structure and applications of silicones, silicates and zeolites
  • Cement , Glass , Inorganic fertilizers , Rocket propellants (Brief study)
  • Types of pollution: Air and water. 
  • Pollutants
  • Orbitals and concept of Quantum numbers
  • Energy levels in molecules 
  • Oppenheimer approximation
  • Rotational, vibrational, Raman, Electronic and NMR spectroscopy
  • Basic Principles and applications. Elements of symmetry of molecules
  • Amorphous and crystalline solids
  • Defects in crystals - Stoichiometric and non stoichiometric defects
  • Ideal and non ideal solutions 
  • Control of air and water pollution 

Module VI

  • Atom Models– Planck’s quantum Theory
  • Photoelectric effect -de Broglie's relation
  • Dual nature of matter and radiation
  • Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. Atomic orbitals and Quantum numbers 
  • Pauling’s Exclusion principle 
  • Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity Aufbau’s principle
  • Electronic configuration of atoms. 
  • Ionic bond – Properties - Born-Lande equation (derivation not expected) 
  • Haber cycle – Fajan's rules and its applications. Covalent bond - Valence bond theory–VSEPR Theory - Concept of Hybridisation –-Types: sp, sp2, sp3, dsp2, sp3d, d2sp3,sp3d2 - Explanation with simple examples.Molecular Orbital Theory – LCAO - Bonding and anti bonding molecular orbitals - Bond order. 
  • Theories of Metallic bonding: Free electron theory, valence bond theory and band theory Hydrogen bond – Intra and inter molecular hydrogen bond. 
  • Periodic laws, – Periodic properties 
  • Electronegativity scales (Pauling and Mullikan scales)
  • Effective nuclear charge – Slater rule – Diagonal relationship 
  • Representative and Transition Elements 
  • General Characteristics, preparation and properties of simple compounds. Lanthanides and actinides
  • Splitting of d-orbitals in octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar complexes
  • Applications 
  • Metals: Occurrence, Concentration of ores
  • Refining of metals, Extractive metallurgy of Al, Fe, Ni, Cu and Ti 
  • Classification of steel, hardening of steel. 
  • Isomerism in coordination compounds
  • Werner’s theory -EAN rule - Valence bond theory
  • Crystal filed theory
  • Organometallic Compounds: Definition
  • Classification and Applications 
  • Radioactivity –Natural and artificial
  • Nuclear stability – N/P ratio –Nuclear forces –Half life period
  • Gieger Nuttal rule
  • Disintegration series – Transmutation
  • Nuclear fission and Nuclear fusion
  • Application of radioactive isotopes 

Module VII

  • Postulates of kinetic theory of gases
  • Collision number. 
  • First law of thermodynamics 
  • Joule-Thomson effect - Liquefaction of gases
  • Inversion temperature.
  • Second law of thermodynamics 
  • Concept of entropy 
  • Entropy as criteria of spontaneity
  • Free energy functions
  • Hess’s law, Bond energies
  • Third law of thermodynamics.
  • Law of mass action 
  • Law of chemical equilibrium
  • Equilibrium constant in terms of concentration, partial pressure and mole fractions Van't Hoff’s equation
  • Homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria 
  • Le Chatelier’s Principle and its applications. 
  • Rate of a reaction
  • Factors influencing the rate of a reaction
  • Rate law - Order and molecularity
  • Rate constants for first, second, third and zero order reactions - half life period for first order reaction
  • Arrhenius equation 
  • Collision theory 
  • Transition state theory
  • Homogeneous and heterogenous catalysis
  • Enzyme catalysis 
  • Photosynthesis 
  • Simple Photochemical reactions 
  • Fluorescence
  • Phosphorescence 
  • Arrhenius theory
  • Ostwald’s dilution law 
  • Debye Huckel
  • Onsager's equations for strong electrolytes
  • Chemisorption and physisorption
  • Factors affecting adsorption 
  • Adsorption isotherms Classification
  • Preparation, purification and properties of colloids
  • Protective colloids - Gold number
  • Applications of colloids.
  • Phase Equilibria:Components and degrees of freedom
  • One component and two component systems (Simple cases only) 
  • Faraday's laws, Kohlrausch’s law 
  • Galvanic cells, electrochemical series 
  • Nernst equation 

Module VIII

  • Baeyer strain theory
  • Conformation and configuration
  • Specific rotation
  • Uniqueness of Carbon 
  • Classification of organic compounds 
  • Hybridization of carbon in organic compounds
  • Structural and Stereoisomerism
  • Chirality, Enantiomers
  • Diastereomers
  • Racemic mixture 
  • Resolution methods 
  • Inductive effect, Mesomeric effect
  • Hyperconjugation and Electromeric effect
  • Structure and stability of benzene
  • Electrophilic substitution reactions in benzene with mechanisms 
  • Grignard reagent
  • Preparation and synthetic applications
  • Classification of polymers
  • Steric effect. organic reactions: Substitution, Addition
  • Elimination and Rearrangement
  • Mechanisms of SN1, SN2, E1 & E2
  • Nomenclature of organic compounds
  • Preparation and properties of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids & their derivatives. 
  • Aromaticity, Huckel's rule
  • Preparation and applications of important polymers
  • Biodegradable polymers 
  • Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, proteins
  • Nucleic acids, vitamins
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Yes. The candidates will get the updated study material which can give an overall understanding about the syllabus. The study materials and other resources can equip you to crack the exam with high scores.
Both live and recorded classes will be available for the candidates. The candidates can choose the mode of study while enrolling for the course.
Yes. The expert mentors will clear your doubts while engaging the lectures. The 24*7 learning assistance is what differentiates Entri from other learning platforms.
The aspirants who wish to join the Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science classes at Entri should have the prescribed educational qualification. The candidates should have a degree in the concerned discipline, B.Ed or BT along with KTET. The classes will cover the topics from the basic to the advanced level.