Paper Code: 1/2015

 Date of Test: 1st January 2015

 Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

 Post: Ayurveda Therapist

 Department: Indian System of Medicine (ISM)

 District: Thiruvananthapuram (TVPM)

 Category: Kerala PSC Previous Year Question Papers

Overview

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducted the exam for the post of Ayurveda Therapist in the Indian System of Medicine (ISM) department on 1st January 2015, with Paper Code 1/2015. This recruitment was specific to Thiruvananthapuram district, focusing on filling therapist vacancies in government ayurveda dispensaries and hospitals across the region.

This examination was designed to test both practical knowledge in ayurveda therapies and general awareness, ensuring candidates are qualified to support Ayurvedic physicians in clinical and treatment environments.

About the Post: Ayurveda Therapist – ISM

An Ayurveda Therapist in the ISM Department is responsible for:

• Assisting in administering Ayurvedic treatments, including massage, dhara, kizhi, and other panchakarma therapies

• Preparing herbal oils, decoctions, and other medicines as prescribed

• Ensuring hygiene, safety, and cleanliness in treatment rooms

• Supporting doctors and nurses in in-patient and out-patient care

• Maintaining patient treatment records and stock registers

This role is essential in Kerala's commitment to traditional healthcare through its robust Ayurveda-based public health system.

Exam Pattern

• Type of Exam: Objective (OMR-based Multiple Choice Questions)

• Total Questions: 100

• Maximum Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer

Syllabus & Topics Covered

The syllabus focused on Ayurveda theory and practice, anatomy and physiology, Ayurvedic pharmacology, and general awareness. Key topics included:

Ayurveda Fundamentals

• Basic concepts: Tridosha theory, Sapta Dhatus, Mala, and Agni

• Role of Panchakarma in disease management

• Indications, contraindications, and procedures for common therapies like Abhyanga, Snehapanam, Vamanam, Virechanam, Nasyam, and Basti

• Massage techniques and preparation of medicated oils and powders

 Basic Anatomy & Physiology

• Human body systems: muscular, skeletal, nervous, and digestive systems

• Important points (marma) in the human body

• Circulatory and excretory system basics

• Practical anatomy relevant to therapy application

 Dravyaguna & Rasashastra (Pharmacology)

• Common herbs used in Ayurveda and their therapeutic uses

• Preparation and storage of kashayam, lehyam, tailam, and choornam

• Principles of drug selection and formulation in traditional treatments

  General Knowledge & Mental Ability

• Current affairs relevant to healthcare and traditional medicine

• Kerala’s ISM infrastructure and public initiatives

• Simple arithmetic and logical reasoning

• Indian Constitution basics (health-related rights, government schemes)

 Language Proficiency (English & Malayalam)

• Vocabulary and grammar

• Sentence correction and basic comprehension

Click the below link to download PDF format of Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper of Ayurveda Therapist – Indian System of Medicine (ISM) – TVPM