Paper Code: 7/2015

Date of Test: 10th January 2015

Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Post: Field Worker

Department: Health Services

Category: Kerala PSC Previous Year Question Papers

 Overview

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducted the Field Worker Exam for the Health Services Department on 10th January 2015, identified with Paper Code 7/2015. This exam was held to recruit capable individuals for the role of Field Worker, an essential post in executing health awareness campaigns, community sanitation efforts, and disease prevention programs at the grassroots level.

The Field Worker post is crucial in implementing various public health programs and supporting the state’s healthcare initiatives, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.

About the Post: Field Worker – Health Services

A Field Worker in the Health Department is responsible for:

• Conducting field visits and surveys to monitor public health conditions

• Educating the community on sanitation, hygiene, and disease prevention

• Assisting in the control of communicable diseases like dengue, malaria, and TB

• Distributing medicines, chlorinating wells, and supporting vaccination drives

• Reporting health-related data to medical officers and public health inspectors

This role demands physical activity, interpersonal skills, and a basic understanding of healthcare practices.

 Exam Pattern

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

• Total Questions: 100

• Maximum Marks: 100

• Time Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer

Syllabus & Topics Covered

The question paper tested candidates on practical knowledge, general awareness, and reasoning ability essential for a Field Worker role. Key areas included:

 Public Health & Sanitation

• Principles of hygiene and sanitation

• Methods of waste disposal and water purification

• Vector control methods (mosquito, rat, and fly control)

• Role of field workers in preventing infectious diseases

Health Education & Community Services

• Immunization programs and health surveys

• Importance of personal hygiene and cleanliness

• Basics of nutrition and public health communication

• Government health schemes like NRHM, MGNREGA (relevant to 2015)

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala’s health initiatives and Panchayati Raj institutions

• Indian Constitution, social reforms, and historical facts

• Important national and international events (till 2015)

Arithmetic & Mental Ability

• Simple mathematics (addition, subtraction, percentages)

• Problem-solving and reasoning questions

• Number series and logical puzzles

Language Proficiency

• Basic English grammar and vocabulary

• Malayalam comprehension

• Sentence formation and common usage

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