Paper Code: 9/2015

Date of Test: 14th January 2015

Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) 

Post: Lab Attender

Department: Homoeopathy

Category: Previous Year Question Papers

 Overview

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducted the Lab Attender Examination for the Department of Homoeopathy on 14th January 2015. This exam, marked with Paper Code 9/2015, was intended to recruit eligible candidates for support roles in homoeopathic laboratories under government service.

The post of Lab Attender plays a key supporting role in the efficient functioning of clinical and educational laboratories, especially within the framework of traditional medicine like Homoeopathy.

About the Post: Lab Attender (Homoeopathy)

A Lab Attender in the Homoeopathy Department is responsible for:

• Assisting homoeopathic doctors and lab technicians

• Preparing, cleaning, and organizing lab equipment

• Safely handling homoeopathic medicines and samples

• Maintaining hygiene and orderliness in laboratory settings

• Supporting day-to-day operational tasks in dispensaries and hospitals

This post is ideal for candidates who are detail-oriented, organized, and interested in working within Kerala’s homoeopathy health system.

 Exam Pattern

• Mode of Exam: OMR-based (Objective Type)

• Total Questions: 100

• Maximum Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

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

Syllabus & Key Topics Covered

The exam was designed to assess a candidate’s general awareness, basic scientific knowledge, and aptitude for a support role in homoeopathic labs. Topics included:

Basic Science Knowledge

• Fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

• Common laboratory apparatus and their uses

• Basic hygiene and first aid

Homoeopathy Awareness

• Introduction to Homoeopathy and its principles

• Common homoeopathic medicines and remedies

• Role of lab attendants in homoeopathic institutions

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala and Indian history, culture, and politics

• Major government health schemes and initiatives

• Environmental science and public health

Arithmetic & Mental Ability

• Simple calculations, percentages, averages

• Logical reasoning and problem-solving

• Number series and pattern recognition

 English Language

• Grammar and vocabulary

• Sentence structure and comprehension

• Commonly used words and expressions

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