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An Overview of Kerala PSC Probation Officer Grade II Exam

The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts the Probation Officer Grade II Exam for candidates who are seeking employment as Probation Officers in the state. This exam is conducted once a year and is highly competitive. The candidates are tested on their knowledge of various subjects such as General Knowledge, English, and Mathematics.

The exam consists of two rounds: Part I is a written test that includes objective and descriptive questions, while Part II is a personality test that assesses the candidate's communication skills, leadership abilities, and problem-solving skills. The candidates who pass both parts of the exam are eligible for employment as Probation Officers. The mode of examination will be Online/OMR with 100 questions. The total duration of the exam will be 1 hour and 30 minutes. Find a short overview below!

Event

Details

Name of Exam

Social Justice Department

Category Number

577/2023

Conduct By

Kerala PSC

Exam Organizing Body

Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

Level of Exam

State Level

Qualification Required

Graduation Degree in any Discipline

Age Limit

18-36 Years

Notification Release Date

December 29, 2023

Application Starts

December 29, 2023

Last Date to Apply

January 31, 2024

Recruitment type

Direct

Mode of Exam

Online

Exam Duration

1 Hours 30 Minutes

Official Website

keralapsc.gov.in

Kerala PSC Probation Officer Grade II Selection Process
The selection process is expected to be conducted in three stages, namely, Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Personal Interview (if required). The Preliminary Exam will test the candidate's knowledge of General Knowledge, English, and Reasoning. Those who qualify for the Preliminary Exam will be eligible to appear for the Main Exam, which will test them on topics such as General Studies, Social Welfare Schemes, and Criminology. Candidates who clear the Main Exam will be called for a Personal Interview (if required). The interview will be conducted to assess the candidate's personality, communication skills, and knowledge of the subject. The selected candidates will be offered a salary as per the norms of the Kerala Government.
Kerala PSC Probation Officer Grade II Probation Period
Every person appointed by direct recruitment shall be on probation for two years within a continuous period of three years from the date of joining. During this probationary period, the individual will be closely monitored and evaluated to determine their performance, suitability, and capabilities for the assigned job role. After completing the probationary period, the person will be appointed to their role permanently.
Kerala PSC Probation Officer Grade II Training Period
As per the regulations, any individual who is appointed to a position within the probation department must undergo a comprehensive in-service training program, which will span over three months. During this training, the Chief Probation Superintendent (Joint Director, Social Justice) will provide guidance and supervision to the trainees.
Kerala PSC Probation Officer Grade II Salary Scale
Salary scale of Probation Officer Grade II in the previous notification ranged from Rs 16180 - 29180.
Kerala PSC Probation Officer Grade II Vacancy

The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) has not yet released an official statement regarding the number of vacancies available for the Probation Officer Grade II position. Candidates who are eagerly waiting for this information can refer to the expected vacancies mentioned here.

Kerala PSC Probation Officer Gr.II Vacancy 2024

Thiruvananthapuram

Anticipated Vacancy

Kollam

Pathanamthitta

Alappuzha

Kottayam

Idukki

Ernakulam

Thrissur

Palakkad

Malappuram

Kozhikode

Wayanad

Kannur

Kasargod

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KPSC Probation Officer Grade II Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria include age limit, educational qualifications, and other requirements that need to be fulfilled to be considered for the position. The eligibility criteria for the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Probation Officer Grade II Recruitment 2024 are provided below. It is advisable to carefully read and understand the eligibility criteria before applying for the position.
Age Limit
  • Ages 18 to 36
  • Applicants for this position must be born between January 2, 1987, and January 1, 2005 (both dates are inclusive), with the customary exceptions for members of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Communities.
Educational Qualification
A degree from an accredited university in sociology, social work, or social science, or a degree in any other discipline from an accredited university combined with a diploma in social work approved by the Kerala government or from an accredited university.
Kerala PSC Probation Officer Grade II Exam Pattern

According to the Kerala PSC Probation Officer Grade II Exam Pattern, the selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary, Mains, & Interview. The Preliminary exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 & Paper 2. The Kerala PSC Mains exam consists of three papers. All papers are of 100 marks each. The interview round carries 50 marks. The questions in the Kerala PSC Prelims exams are of objective type, while the main paper is descriptive. Now, have a look at the Kerala PSC Probation Officer Grade II exam pattern below. 

Post Name

Mode of Exam

Medium of Exam

Number of Questions

Exam Duration

Probation officer Grade II

Online/OMR

Malayalam/English

100

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Kerala PSC Probation Officer Grade II Syllabus
The syllabus of KPSC Probation Officer Recruitment will consist of the following parts. Check out each in detail.
Part I
Part II
Part III

Subject

Sub Topics

General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala Salient Features of Indian Constitution

Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution. Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties. Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities. Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial. Services under the Union and the States. Emergency Provisions. Amendment Provisions of the Constitution

Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes 

Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

RENAISSANCE IN KERALA Towards A New Society

Introduction to English education - various missionary organizations and their functioning founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.

Efforts To Reform The Society

(A) 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. (B) Struggles and Social Revolts Upper cloth revolts.

Channar agitation, Vaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayur Satyagraha, Paliyam Satyagraha. Kuttamkulam Satyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malayali 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, Samadarshi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, 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, Vagbhatananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathiripad, 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 Varghese 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

Subjects

Sub Topics

Sociology

Nature, Scope and Significance; Relationship with History, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology and Psychology, Basic Concepts; Society, Community, Association, Social Structure, Status & Role, Norms and Values, Social Groups & Processes: Definition, Nature and types of Groups-Primary, Secondary & Reference Group; Processes-Co-operation, Conflict and Accommodation, Social Institutions: Marriage, Family, Kinship and Religion: their functions and features.

Society, Culture and Social Change

Societies: types and Characteristics – Tribal, Rural, Urban, Industrial and Post-Industrial, Culture: Definition and Nature; TypesMaterial and Non -Material. Socialization: Its importance, Process and Stages. Social control : Its Types and means, Processes of Social Change : Characteristic features of Industrialisation, Modernisation, Globalization and Secularisation, Social Stratification: Concept and Bases ; Forms -Caste, Class, Power & Gender.

Methods in Social Research

Social Research: Definition, Nature and purpose: Steps in Social Research; Problem of Objectivity and Subjectivity in Social Research, Research Method: Research Designs; Social Survey; Hypothesis – Types & Significance; Sampling and Sampling Procedure, Techniques of Data Collection; Types of Data; Techniques – Observation, Interview, Questionnaire, Schedule and Case Study, Statistical Analysis and Use of Computer in Social Research: Classification and Tabulation of data; Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode; Use of Computers in Social Research.

Social Problems in India

Meaning and Definition; Importance of the Study of Social Problems; Sociological Perspectives on Social Problem, Structural; poverty, inequality of caste and gender, disharmony – religious, ethnic and regional, minorities, backward classes and dalits. Familial: dowry, domestic violence, divorce, intra and intergenerational conflict, problem of elderly Developmental: regional disparities, development induced displacement, ecological degradation and environmental pollution, consumerism, crisis of values. Disorganizational: crime & delinquency, white collar crime, corruption, changing profile of crime & criminals, drug addiction, suicide. 

Subjects

Sub Topics

Social Work

Definition, meaning,Objectives and Goals of social work, Principles and Assumptions of Social Work-Basic and ancillary methods of social work-Tools, Techniques, Skills and Abilities of a Professional social Work Practitioner-Curative, Correctional, Preventive and Developmental Functions of Social Work – Development Psychology – the major psychological & Social theories of development (Erik Erikson – Piaget – Kohlberg – Sigmund Freud) – Developmental tasks of Early and Late ChildhoodBiophysical, cognitive, psychological and social changes during Puberty – Adolescence: identity crisis, educational & vocational planning and major development changes

Working with individuals

Philosophy, Principles and components of case work and ethical issues in case work practice -Phases of Helping process in Case work : Exploration, Engagement, Assessment & planning, Implementation and Goal Attainment, Termination and Evaluation -Different models of case work practice: Psychodynamic model, Behavioural Model, Psychosocial Model, General Systems Model, Humanistic Existential model-Skills and techniques of Case Work

Working with Group & Community

objectives, scopes, purpose of social group work -Principles of Group work-Social Group Work Process: intake, study, goal-setting, intervention, evaluation – stages of Group Development-goal setting, group norm, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution-programme as a tool, principles of programme planning, programme media, programme development process-Group Work models-Group Worker: role, functions, skills and qualitiesCommunity organization as a social work process-Models of Community Organisation: Social planning, Locality Development and Social Action and Neighbourhood development model-System change model- Structural change model.

Social Work Administration

Concept of social work administration, Social work administration as a method, Tasks of Social work Administrator, Principles of social Work Administration-objectives, functions, Organisational Structure and Programmes of CSWB,SSWB and Department of Social Justice -Relevant Legislations – Probation of Offenders Act, 1956- Juvenile Justice ( Care and Protection ) Act 2000- Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation ) Act 1986 – Domestic Violence (Prohibition ) Act 2005, POCSO Act, 2012. 

Part I

Subject

Sub Topics

General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala Salient Features of Indian Constitution

Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution. Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties. Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities. Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial. Services under the Union and the States. Emergency Provisions. Amendment Provisions of the Constitution

Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes 

Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

RENAISSANCE IN KERALA Towards A New Society

Introduction to English education - various missionary organizations and their functioning founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.

Efforts To Reform The Society

(A) 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. (B) Struggles and Social Revolts Upper cloth revolts.

Channar agitation, Vaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayur Satyagraha, Paliyam Satyagraha. Kuttamkulam Satyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malayali 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, Samadarshi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, 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, Vagbhatananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathiripad, 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 Varghese 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

Part II

Subjects

Sub Topics

Sociology

Nature, Scope and Significance; Relationship with History, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology and Psychology, Basic Concepts; Society, Community, Association, Social Structure, Status & Role, Norms and Values, Social Groups & Processes: Definition, Nature and types of Groups-Primary, Secondary & Reference Group; Processes-Co-operation, Conflict and Accommodation, Social Institutions: Marriage, Family, Kinship and Religion: their functions and features.

Society, Culture and Social Change

Societies: types and Characteristics – Tribal, Rural, Urban, Industrial and Post-Industrial, Culture: Definition and Nature; TypesMaterial and Non -Material. Socialization: Its importance, Process and Stages. Social control : Its Types and means, Processes of Social Change : Characteristic features of Industrialisation, Modernisation, Globalization and Secularisation, Social Stratification: Concept and Bases ; Forms -Caste, Class, Power & Gender.

Methods in Social Research

Social Research: Definition, Nature and purpose: Steps in Social Research; Problem of Objectivity and Subjectivity in Social Research, Research Method: Research Designs; Social Survey; Hypothesis – Types & Significance; Sampling and Sampling Procedure, Techniques of Data Collection; Types of Data; Techniques – Observation, Interview, Questionnaire, Schedule and Case Study, Statistical Analysis and Use of Computer in Social Research: Classification and Tabulation of data; Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode; Use of Computers in Social Research.

Social Problems in India

Meaning and Definition; Importance of the Study of Social Problems; Sociological Perspectives on Social Problem, Structural; poverty, inequality of caste and gender, disharmony – religious, ethnic and regional, minorities, backward classes and dalits. Familial: dowry, domestic violence, divorce, intra and intergenerational conflict, problem of elderly Developmental: regional disparities, development induced displacement, ecological degradation and environmental pollution, consumerism, crisis of values. Disorganizational: crime & delinquency, white collar crime, corruption, changing profile of crime & criminals, drug addiction, suicide. 

Part III

Subjects

Sub Topics

Social Work

Definition, meaning,Objectives and Goals of social work, Principles and Assumptions of Social Work-Basic and ancillary methods of social work-Tools, Techniques, Skills and Abilities of a Professional social Work Practitioner-Curative, Correctional, Preventive and Developmental Functions of Social Work – Development Psychology – the major psychological & Social theories of development (Erik Erikson – Piaget – Kohlberg – Sigmund Freud) – Developmental tasks of Early and Late ChildhoodBiophysical, cognitive, psychological and social changes during Puberty – Adolescence: identity crisis, educational & vocational planning and major development changes

Working with individuals

Philosophy, Principles and components of case work and ethical issues in case work practice -Phases of Helping process in Case work : Exploration, Engagement, Assessment & planning, Implementation and Goal Attainment, Termination and Evaluation -Different models of case work practice: Psychodynamic model, Behavioural Model, Psychosocial Model, General Systems Model, Humanistic Existential model-Skills and techniques of Case Work

Working with Group & Community

objectives, scopes, purpose of social group work -Principles of Group work-Social Group Work Process: intake, study, goal-setting, intervention, evaluation – stages of Group Development-goal setting, group norm, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution-programme as a tool, principles of programme planning, programme media, programme development process-Group Work models-Group Worker: role, functions, skills and qualitiesCommunity organization as a social work process-Models of Community Organisation: Social planning, Locality Development and Social Action and Neighbourhood development model-System change model- Structural change model.

Social Work Administration

Concept of social work administration, Social work administration as a method, Tasks of Social work Administrator, Principles of social Work Administration-objectives, functions, Organisational Structure and Programmes of CSWB,SSWB and Department of Social Justice -Relevant Legislations – Probation of Offenders Act, 1956- Juvenile Justice ( Care and Protection ) Act 2000- Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation ) Act 1986 – Domestic Violence (Prohibition ) Act 2005, POCSO Act, 2012. 

Mode of Apply for Kerala PSC Probation Officer Grade II Recruitment 2024
The appointment process for the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) Probation Officer Grade II position will be direct, which means the candidates will be appointed based on a two-step process that involves a written test and a personal interview. The written test will be direct, designed to assess the candidate's knowledge and skills in relevant areas, and is usually conducted in a multiple-choice format. The personal interview is conducted to evaluate the candidate's suitability for the position and to determine their communication and interpersonal skills, among other things. Both the recruitment process ensures that candidates are selected solely based on their performance without any discrimination or bias.
How to Apply for Kerala PSC Probation Officer Recruitment Process 2024?

Follow the step by step procedures below to apply for the post of Probation Officer Grade II Recruitment 2024

  • Interested applicants must register on the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal and login to submit their application.
  • Go to my profile now to add your credentials, qualifications, and certificates.
  • Next, back to the main page and select the Notification Tab.
  • Find Direct Link for Probation Officer Grade II Recruitment.
  • Click the “Apply Now” or “Check Your Eligibility” tab.
  • Proceed after adding your photo’s details.
  • Update the necessary details, then click the “Proceed” tab.
  • Examine your application before submitting the final application.
  • Print this page out for future use. (If needed)

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