Exam Overview

• Post: Lecturer Grade II – Social Education
• Department: Rural Development
• Recruiting Organization: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Paper Code: 79/2016
• Date of Examination: 14th June 2016
• Year: 2016

Exam Pattern & Structure

The Kerala PSC Lecturer Grade II (Social Education) – Rural Development exam follows an objective multiple-choice question (MCQ) format, covering a range of subjects related to Rural Development, Social Education, and General Awareness.

1. Rural Development & Social Education (Core Subject)

• Concepts of Rural Development
• Community Development Programmes
• Panchayati Raj System in India
• Rural Poverty and Employment Schemes
• Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Microfinance
• Social Justice and Empowerment Policies
• Rural Economy and Sustainable Development
• Social Work and Extension Education
• Rural Development Administration in India
• Government Initiatives and Schemes for Rural Development

2. Indian Constitution & Governance

• Indian Constitution: Features & Preamble
• Fundamental Rights & Duties
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Union and State Government Structure
• Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Local Governance
• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Functions
• Decentralization and Role of Bureaucracy

3. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History of India and Kerala
• Geography – India, Kerala & World
• Economy and Development
• Science and Technology
• Environmental Issues and Climate Change
• Important Government Policies and Welfare Programs
• Current Affairs – National & International

4. Teaching Methodology & Pedagogy

• Principles of Teaching and Learning
• Curriculum Development in Social Education
• Educational Psychology & Child Development
• Evaluation Methods and Assessment Techniques
• ICT in Education and Digital Learning

5. Research Methods & Statistics

• Basics of Research Methodology
• Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Statistical Tools and Interpretation of Data

6. General English & Regional Language (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)

• Grammar (Parts of Speech, Articles, Prepositions, Sentence Correction)
• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitutes)
• Sentence Formation and Correction
• Comprehension Passages
• Idioms & Phrases
• Essay Writing and Report Writing (for Subjective Papers)