FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Scheme and Syllabi for Screening/Professional Tests as well as Descriptive Examination Relating to Posts Advertised Vide Consolidated Advertisement No. 03/2015

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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
(Curriculum & Research Wing)
Scheme and Syllabi for Screening/Professional Tests as well as Descriptive Examination
Relating to Posts Advertised Vide Consolidated Advertisement No. 03/2015
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Case No.
F.4-Particulars of Post(s) Qualifications for Posts Test Specification Main Topics for MCQ Test
1.
11/2015 Assistant Professor
(Male) (Political Science),
(BS-18), F.G. Colleges,
Directorate of Federal
Government Educational
Institutions (Cantts/
Garrisons), Ministry of
Defence.
Ph.D. Degree in the relevant
subject with one year (1) post
qualification teaching experience at
College/ University level.
OR
M. Phil Degree in the relevant
subject with three (3) years post
qualification teaching experience at
College/ University level.
OR
Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s
Degree in the relevant subject with
five (5) year post qualification
teaching experience at College/
University level.
Phase-I (MCQ Test )
Part-I
Subject Test = 70 marks
Part-II
Professional Test=30 marks
(Syllabus is available in next
column)
Part-I (Masters Level)
 Pakistan Movement,
 Muslims Political Thoughts and Institutions,
 Ideology and Dynamics of Politics in Pakistan.
 Political System of Pakistan(Constitutional
Development)
 Comparison of Political System of South Asian
Countries
 International Relations,
 International Law,
 Success and Failure of Local Government System in
Pakistan,
Part-II
 Teaching Techniques and Methodology,
 Educational Planning and Management,
 Testing and Evaluation,
 Development of Education in Pakistan.
Phase-II (Descriptive Exam )
Paper-I (English) = 100 Marks
(Syllabus is placed at Page-7)
Paper-II (Professional) = 100
Marks
(Syllabus is placed at Pages 8-9)
2.
12/2015 Charge/ Staff Nurse
(Female) (BS-16), Military
Hospitals, Defence
Division, Ministry of
Defence.
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or
equivalent qualification
recognized by the Pakistan
Nursing Council.
ii. Registration with Pakistan
Nursing Council.
OR
i. Three (3) years Diploma in
Nursing.
ii. One (1) year Course/ Certificate
in Midwifery
iii. Registration with Pakistan
Nursing Council.
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Part-I
English = 20 marks
Part-II
Professional Test=80 marks
Part-I
Sentence Structuring, Grammar Usage
Part-II
 Basic Medical Sciences
 General Nursing
 Ward Administration
 Hospitality of the Patients
 Care vs. Cure for Health Management
 Developing Training & Instructional Materials for
Nursing Courses.
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F.4-Particulars of Post(s) Qualifications for Posts Test Specification Main Topics for MCQ Test
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13/2015 Assistant Executive
Engineer (Civil)
(BS-17), Pak. PWD,
Ministry of Housing &
Works.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in
Civil from a recognized University.
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Part-I
English = 20 marks
Part-II
Professional Test=80 marks
Part-I
Vocabulary, Grammar usage, Sentence Structuring
Part-II
 Building material & Building Construction,
 Surveying & Levelling,
 Hydraulic & Hydrology,
 Soil Mechanics & Foundation,
 Concrete Technology & R.C.C Structure Design,
 Irrigation,
 Steel Structure & Highway,
 Construction Management,
 Structural Design Applications,
 Dam Designing and Construction,
 Sewerage and Sewage Treatment,
 Engineering Materials,
 Reinforced Concrete,
 Ground improvement,
 Earth and Rock Structure
4.
20/2015 Assistant Private
Secretary (BS-16),
Federal Public Service
Commission
i. Second class or Grade “C:
Bachelor’s degree from a
University recognized by HEC
ii. A minimum speed of 100/50
w.p.m in shorthand/typing
respectively
iii. Must be computer literate.
 Typing Test with minimum Speed of 50 W.P.M 40 Marks
 Shorthand Test with minimum Speed of 100 W.P.M 40 Marks
 Computer Literacy Test:
i Microsoft Word (Typing, Formatting) 10 Marks
ii Microsoft Excel (Typing, Graph, Calculations) 10 Marks
5.
23/2015 Assistant Database
Administrator (BS-16),
Federal Public Service
Commission.
Second Class or Grade‘C’
Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Science/IT or equivalent
OR
Second Class or Grade ‘C’
Bachelor’s degree with
Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics/
Economics and one (1) year
diploma in Computer from the
recognized Institution.
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Part-I
English =20 marks
Part-II
Professional Test =80 marks
Part-I
Sentence Structuring, Grammar Usage.
Part-II
 Relational data model and algebra,
 Entity Relationship Modeling,
 Structured Query language,
 RDBMS; Database design,
 Transaction processing and Optimization concepts
 Database recovery techniques,
 Database security and Authorization.
 Database Implementation
 Physical database design:
 Storage and File Structure,
 Database efficiency and Tuning
 Data Warehousing and Data Mining,
 Emerging Database Technologies and Applications
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F.4-Particulars of Post(s) Qualifications for Posts Test Specification Main Topics for MCQ Test
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25/2015 Store Officer (BS-16),
Institute of Optronics,
Ministry of Defence
Production
Second Class or Grade ‘C’
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
qualification from a University
recognized by the HEC.
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Part-I
English = 20 marks
Part-II
Professional Test=80 marks
Part-I
Sentence Structuring, Grammar Usage.
Part-II
 Basic Arithmetic
 General Science
 Basic knowledge of I.T
 Procedures for Receipt and Issue of Stores
 Ware House Management
 Stores procedures with relation to following
topics:-a. Stock Taking
b. Care and Preservation
7.
26/2015 Assistant Director
(BS-17), in a Federal
Government Organization.
Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s
Degree or equivalent.
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Part-I
English = 20 marks
Part-II
General Intelligence
Test=80 marks
Part-I
Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Part-II
 Basic Arithmetic.
 Current Affairs.
 Pakistan Affairs & Islamic Studies
 Everyday/General Science
Note : (Equal weightage for each topic at Part-II)
8.
29/2015 Deputy Registrar (BS-17),
National Industrial
Relations Commission
(NIRC), Ministry of
Overseas Pakistanis &
Human Resource
Development.
i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’
Graduate with Law degree.
ii. Two (2) years post qualification
experience as legal practitioner.
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Part-I
English = 20 marks
Part-II
Job Oriented Test = 80 marks
Part-I
Vocabulary, Structuring of Sentence, Grammar usage.
Part-II
 Definition and Sources of Law,
 Interpretation of Statues (Acts and Ordinances)
 Structure of Subordinate and Superior Courts
 The Industrial Relations Act, 2012,
 Labour Policy 2010,
 Labour Protection Policy 2006
 Worker’s Compensation Act, 1923,
 Social Security Ordinance, 1965,
 The Contract Act, 1872,
 Partnership Act, 1932
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F.4-Particulars of Post(s) Qualifications for Posts Test Specification Main Topics for MCQ Test
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41/2015 Deputy Director (BS-18),
Management Services
Wing, Establishment
Division.
i. Second Class or Grade‘C’
Master’s Degree in Public
Administration/ Business
Administration/ Administrative
Science/ Economics/ Statistics/
Computer Science/ ACMA..
ii. Five (5) years post qualification
experience in Management
Analysis/ Financial
Management/ Project
Management/ Personnel
Management/ Administrative
Research/ Collection, Analysis,
Interpretation of Statistical Data
and Report Writing.
Phase-I (MCQ Test )
Professional Test=100 marks
(Syllabus is available in next
column)
 Basic Concepts of Public Administration
 Organizational Management
 Human Resource Management
 Financial Management
 Research Methodology
 Statistical Methods including Collection , Analysis
and Interpretation of Data
 Report Writing
 Civil Servants Act, 1973 and Rules framed
thereunder
 Secretariat Instructions and Office Procedure
 Rules of Business, (Revised Edition-2007)
 General Financial Rules (GFR)
Phase-II (Descriptive Exam )
Paper-I (English) = 100 Marks
(Syllabus is placed at Page-7)
Paper-II (Professional) = 100
Marks
(Syllabus is placed at Pages 10-11)
10.
43/2015 Assistant Private
Secretary (BS-16),
Ministry of Law, Justice
and Human Rights
i. Second class or Grade “C:
Bachelor’s degree from a
University recognized by HEC
ii. A minimum speed of 100/50
w.p.m in shorthand/typing
respectively
iii. Must be computer literate.
 Typing Test with minimum Speed of 50 W.P.M 40 Marks
 Shorthand Test with minimum Speed of 100 W.P.M 40 Marks
 Computer Literacy Test:
i Microsoft Word (Typing, Formatting) 10 Marks
ii Microsoft Excel (Typing, Graph, Calculations) 10 Marks
11.
44/2015 Foreman (BS-16), ARDE,
Ministry of Defence
Production.
Three (3) years post Matric Diploma
of Associate Engineering in
Electrical with five (5) years post
qualification practical experience in
the relevant technology in
industry/Establishment or a firm of
repute
OR
Ex-JCO qualified Armament
Artificer with five (5) years post
qualification practical experience in
the relevant field as JCO
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Part-I
English = 20 marks
Part-II
Professional Test=80 marks
Part-I
Sentence Structuring, Grammar usage
Part-II
 Types of Network Theorems
 Kirchhof’s Law
 Principle of Transformer
 Diodes and Transistors
 Illumination and its Unit
 Rectifiers
 Star and Delta Connections
 Router and Armature
 Impedance
 Lightening Arrestor
 Isolators and its Types.
 PNP and NPN Junctions
 Type of Oil used in Transformers
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45/2015 Psychologist (BS-18),
Federal Public Service
Commission, Islamabad
Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s
Degree in Psychology or Applied
Psychology or equivalent qualification
from a University recognized by HEC.
Five (5) years post qualification
experience in any of the following
fields:
i. Research. Research experience
of carrying out empirical research
in one of the fields/areas i.e.
Psychometrics, or Clinical, or Test
Construction and Measurement or
Personnel Selection or Job
analysis or Counselling.
ii. Professional. Experience in
Armed Forces or Public Service
Commissions or other institutions
engaged in work related to
selection of personnel or
recruitment or Test Construction
and Measurement or report
writing.
iii. Teaching. Teaching experience in
one of the fields/ areas i.e.
Psychometrics or Clinical or Test
Construction and Measurement or
Organizational/ Personnel
Psychology or Counselling
Psychology. Teaching experience
should be at post graduate level.
Note: – Must qualify the written test in
the areas. (a) Theory and practice of
test development/ construction and
related research. (b) Use and
interpretation of Psychological tests
for assessment and evaluation in
various fields (c) Application of
Statistical methods, Experimental
designs and research methodology in
Psychology (d) Essentials of
conducting and writing of research
reports.
Phase-I (MCQ Test )
Professional Test=100 Marks
(Syllabus is available in next
column)
____________________________
Phase-II (Descriptive Exam )
Paper-I (English) = 100 Marks
(Syllabus is placed at Page-7)
Paper-II (Professional) = 100
Marks
(Syllabus is placed at Pages 12-13)
 Theory and practice of test development/
construction and related research,
 Use and interpretation of psychological tests for
assessment and evaluation in areas like clinical,
personnel selection and counselling,
 Application of statistical methods and experimental
design, computer packages like SPSS for
psychological research,
 Research Methodology/Techniques and Report
Writing,
 Theories of Personality and latest trends
 Personality disorders, anxiety disorder, mood
disorders
 Projective and Objective Tests and Techniques of
Personality Assessment
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46/2015 Boiler Engineer (BS-17),
Remount Veterinary and
Farms Corps, Ministry of
Defence.
i. Three (3) years Diploma in
Electrical and Mechanical
Engineering from a recognized
Institute.
ii. 1
st
Class Boiler Engineer
Certificate
iii. Three (3) years post qualification
experience in the relevant field.
OR
i. 1
st
Class Boiler Engineer
Certificate.
ii. Five (5) years post qualification
experience in the relevant field
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Part-I
English = 20 marks
Part-II
Professional Test=80 Marks
Part-I
Vocabulary, Grammar usage, Sentence Structuring
Part-II
 Boiler Mountings, Accessories and Auxiliaries
 Draught System of Boilers
 Boiler Performance
 Steam Engines and Condensers
 Boiler Operation & Maintenance
 Boiler Safety
 Design Fundamentals of Boiler
 Boiler Metallurgy
 Boiler Protection and Interlocks
 Boiler Controls
 Boiler Pollution Control
 Liquid Fuel Handling
 Solid Fuel Handling
14.
47/2015 Assistant Mechanical
Engineer (BS-17),
Mechanical Engineering
Department of Pakistan
Railways, (Railway Board)
Ministry of Railways.
i. Bachelor’s degree in
Mechanical Engineering or
equivalent qualification
ii. Registration with PEC required.
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Part-I
English = 20 marks
Part-II
Professional Test=80 marks
Part-I
Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Part-II
 Industrial Materials
 Machine Design and Drawing
 Mechanics of Machines
 Production Management & Quality Control
 Workshop Technology
 Hydraulic Machines
 Mechanics and Strength of Materials
 Manufacturing Processes like Casting, Forging,
Machining, Rolling, Extrusion, Welding, Drilling
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Syllabi for Written Examination (Descriptive)
for all posts in BS-18 & BS-19
(Case Nos. 11/2015, 41/2015 & 45/2015)
PAPER-I: ENGLISH (100 MARKS)
(i) English Essay-50 Marks: Candidates will be required to write an Essay in English
comprising 1500 words from a set of six given topics. Candidates are expected to
reflect comprehensive and research based knowledge on a selected topic.
Candidate’s articulation, expression and technical approach to the style of English
Essay writing will be examined.
(ii) English (Composition and Précis)-50 Marks:
The examination will test the candidate’s abilities to handle Précis Writing, Reading
Comprehension, Sentence Structuring, Translation, Grammar and Vocabulary, etc.
Précis Writing (10 marks): A selected passage with an orientation of generic
understanding and enough flexibility for compression shall be given for précising and
suggesting an appropriate title.
Reading Comprehension (10 marks)
A selected passage that is rich in substance but not very technical or discipline specific shall be given, followed by five questions, each carrying 2 marks.
Grammar and Vocabulary (10 marks): Correct usage of Tense, Articles,
Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Phrasal Verbs, Synonyms and Antonyms
etc.
Sentence Correction (5 marks): Ten sentences shall be given each having a clear
structural flaw in terms of grammar or punctuation. The candidates shall be asked to
rewrite them with really needed correction only, without marking unnecessary
alterations. No two or more sentence should have exactly the same problem, and 2-3 sentences shall be based on correction of punctuation marks.
Grouping of Words (5 marks): A random list of ten words of moderate standard
(neither very easy nor utterly unfamiliar) shall be given, to be grouped by the
candidates in pairs of those having similar or opposite meaning, as may be clearly
directed in the question.
Pairs of Words (5 marks): Five pairs shall be given of seemingly similar words with
different meanings, generally confused in communication, for bringing out the
difference in meaning of any five of them by first explaining them in parenthesis and
then using them in sentences.
Translation (5 marks): Ten short Urdu sentences involving structural composition,
significant terms and figurative/idiomatic expressions shall be given, to be accurately
translated in English.
SUGGESTED READINGS
Sr. No. Title Author
1. English Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy (Cambridge University
Press)
2. Practical English Usage M. Swan (Oxford University Press)
3. The Little, Brown Handbook H. Ramsey Flower & Jane Aaron (The Little,
Brown & Co; Harper Collins)
4. A University English Grammar R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (ELBS; Longmans)
5. Write Better, Speak Better Readers Digest Association
6. Modern English in Action Henry Christ (D.C. Heath & Co.)
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL (100 MARKS)
for Assistant Professor (Male) (Political Science) (BS-18)
(Case No. 11/2015)
Part-I: (Political Science) 50 Marks
I. Political Concept (Western and Islamic):
Sovereignty, Justice, Law, Liberty, Freedom, Equality, Rights and Duties, Human Rights,
Political authority and Power.
II. Comparative Politics:
Political Socialization, Political Culture, Political Development, Political Recruitment, Social
Change, Civil Society, Violence and Terrorism in Politics, Gender and Politics, Women
Empowerment.
III. Political Participation:
Political Change and Revolution, Elections, Electoral System, Public Opinion, Propaganda,
Political Parties, Pressure Groups and Lobbies.
IV. Political Institutions and Role of Government:
Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, Political Elites, Civil-Military and Bureaucracy.
V. Forms of Government:
Monarchy, Democratic, Dictatorship, Totalitarian/Authoritarian, Unitary, Federal,
Confederation, Presidential and Parliamentary
VI. Government and Politics in Pakistan:
Constitution making from 1947 -1956, A comparative and critical analysis of 1956, 1962,
1973 Constitutions of Pakistan, Constitutional Amendments up-to-date, Federal structure in
Pakistan, and Central-Provincial relations after 18
th
amendments,
Political Culture of Pakistan, political developments and the Role of civil and military
Bureaucracy, Judiciary, feudalism, Dynastic Politics, Political Parties and Interest Groups,
Elections and Voting Behavior, Religion and Politics, Ethnicity and National Integration.
Part-II: (Professional) 50 Marks
I. Development of Curriculum and Instructional Material
 Elements of Curriculum.
 Relationship of Education and Curriculum
 Curriculum Development Process: Need Assessment, Formulation of Aims and
Objectives, Taxonomies of Educational Objectives, Selection of Content,
Development of Curricular Materials.
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II. Process of Teaching and Teaching Strategies
 Process of Classroom Communication
 Factors affecting Classroom Communication
 Barriers to Classroom Communications
 Use of Instructional Materials and Media
III. Educational Assessment and Evaluation
 Concept of Classroom Assessment and Evaluation
 Distinction between Assessment, Evaluation and Measurement
 Approaches to Evaluation: Formative Evaluation; Summative Evaluation
 Types of Test: Essay Type; Objective Type: Multiple Choice, True-False Items,
Matching Type; Principles of Construction of these Test
 Characteristics of a Good Test: Validity, Reliability, Objectivity, Usability
IV. Educational Administration and Supervision
 The Concept of Administration
 Educational Planning and Organization in Pakistan
 Approaches to Educational Administration: Democratic; Authoritarian; Laissez faire
 Educational Supervision
V. Research Methods in Education
 Scientific Method and its Application in Education
 Sampling Techniques:
 Research Instruments: Questionnaire: Interview; Test; Observation; Rating Scale
 Type of Research: Basic/Applied Research; Historical Research; Descriptive
Research; Correlation Research; Causal-Comparative Research; Experimental
Research; Action Research; Qualitative and Quantitative Research
 Research Proposal and Report Writing
SUGGESTED READINGS
S. No. Title Author
1. Political Thought in Medieval Islam Erwin I.J. Rosenthal
2. Modern Islamic Political Thought Hamid Enayat,
3. International Politics: A Framework for Analysis Holsti, K.J.
4. 21
st
Century Political Science: A Reference
Handbook
John T.Ishiyama,
Marijke Breuning,
5. Political Thought from Plato to Present Judd Herman,
6. Government and Politics in Pakistan Mushtaq Ahmad
7. Islami Riyasat Syed Abul Aala
Maudoodi
8. Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Introduction Will Kymlicka
9. Research in Education JW Best
10. Integrating Education Technology into Teaching Roblyer
11. Curriculum Development S. M. Shahid
12. Educational Measurement and Evaluation S. M. Shahid
13. Educational Administration S. M. Shahid
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL (100 MARKS)
for Deputy Director (BS-18)
(Case No. 41/2015)
Part-I: 50 Marks
(Public Administration & Office Management)
I. Public Administration: Nature and scope, Role of Public Administration in a
modern Welfare State;
II. Bureaucracy: Concept of Bureaucracy, Theories of Bureaucracy, Ecology of
Bureaucracy; Bureaucracy; of Pakistan as a Change Agent;
III. Administrative Leadership: Approaches to the study of Leadership, Forms of
Leadership, Leadership qualities;
IV. Administrative Accountability: Internal and External Controls; Executive Control,
Legislative Control, Judicial Control, Ombudsman, Public Opinion and Pressure
Groups; Problems of Administrative Accountability in Pakistan;
V. Planning: Types of Plans, Planning Process; Principles of Planning, Planning
Machinery in Pakistan;
VI. Controlling and Co-Ordination: Forms of Controls, Control Mechanism, the
process of Control, Principles of Controlling; Principles Coordination; Machinery for
Coordination; Problems of Coordination in Public Administration in Pakistan.
VII. Civil Servant Act 1973 and Rules made thereunder;
VIII. Federal Public Service Commission Ordinance 1977 and Rules made thereunder;
IX. Rules of Business 1973;
X. Secretariat Instructions and Office Procedures;
XI. PPRA Ordinance and Rules 2004.
Part-II: 50 Marks
(Human Resource, Financial Management,
Quality Management and Information Technology)
I. Human Resource and Financial Management
Definition, Significance and Scope of Human Resource Managment; Organization—
Types of Organization, Theory of Organization, Principles of Organization,
Organization of the Federal and Provincial Governments, Public Sector Enterprises;
Approaches to Human Resource Management. Personnel Administration—Tools of
Personnel Management: Selection, Training, Promotion, Compensation, Discipline;
Communication, Communication Channels and Principles of Public Relations;
Human Behaviour and Organizations Administration.—Elements of Financial
Administration, Performance Programmed Budgeting, Capital Budget, Principles of
Budgeting, Auditing and Accounting.
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II. Basic Concept of Quality Management
ISO-9000, ISO-13000, other certifications regarding quality measurement;
management, management for Results, Setting Performance Goals and Targets;
Job Analysis: Job Description, Job Specification, Performance Evaluation;
III. Information Technology and MS Office
Fundamentals of Computer: CPU, Memory Devices, Types of Computers,
Characteristics of Computer and related material; Application Software: Microsoft
Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel; Search Engines, Web Design, Email,
Internet Surfing, Social Networking (Facebook, Twitter, etc); General Introduction to
Virus and Antivirus utilities; Programming Languages
SUGGESTED READINGS
S. No. Title Author
1. An Introduction to the Public Administration E.N. Cladden
2. Bureaucracy: Modern Society Pebr, M.Blau.
3. Public Administration for a Welfare State Paul Abbleby
4. The Bureaucracy of Pakistan Charles F. Kennedy
5. Human Resource Management H.T.Graham &Roger Bennett
6. Management James A.F.Stoner, R.Eward
Freeman, Daniel R.Gilbert Jr.
7. Understanding Computer:Today and Tomorrow Deborah Morley, Charles Parker
8. MS Office 365 Handbook: 2013 Edition Kevin Wilson
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL (100 MARKS)
for Psychologist (BS-18)
(Case No. 45/2015)
I. Nature and Scope of Psychology: Definition and scope, Psychology as a Science,
Schools, Perspectives, and Models of Psychology, Recent Trends
II. Biological Basis of Behaviour: Nervous System, Neuron and its function, Central
and Peripheral Nervous System, Endocrine System
III. Sensation and Perception: Sensory process through sense organs, Perception,
Gestalt Principles, Binocular and Monocular cues, Illusions and Extra Sensory
Perception, Determinants of Perception
IV. Learning and Memory: Nature and Forms of Learning, Types of learning: Classical
and Operant Conditioning, Reinforcement, Extinction, Discrimination, Punishment,
Observational Learning, Theories of Learning, Types of Memory, Process of
Memory, Forgetting, Theories of Memory
V. Motivation and Emotion: Homeostasis, Factors affecting Motivation, Biogenic and
Social Motives, Measurement of Human Motivation, Theories of Motivation,
Emotions, Types of Emotions, Physiological changes and Emotion, Theories of
Emotion.
VI. Psychological Assessment: Attributes of Psychological Measures, Validity,
Reliability, Item Analysis, Norms, Modern Test Theory, Selection and Training,
Educational and Clinical Assessment, Ethical Standards and Legal Issues
VII. Personality: Determinants of Personality, Factors in Development of Personality,
Theoretical Perspectives, Traits and Types, Personality Assessment and
Techniques, Cross-Cultural Issues.
VIII. Intelligence: Theories of Intelligence, Types of intelligence (IQ, EQ), Assessing
Intelligence
IX. Social Influence and Group Dynamics: Social Facilitation, Attribution, Conformity,
Obedience, Altruism, Attitudes, Social Norms.
X. Developmental Psychology: Physical, Cognitive, Social and Emotional
development in Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood and Old Age
XI. Abnormal and Clinical Psychology: Concept and causes of Abnormality, Clinical
Assessment and Intervention, Different disorders such as Schizophrenia, Mood
disorder, Anxiety disorder, Personality disorder, etc. Psychological treatment
including different Therapeutic techniques.
XII. Organizational/Industrial Psychology: Leadership styles, Decision making, Work
motivation, Organizational Culture, Stress and Conflict at Work and its Management,
Organizational Socialization, Job related Attitude, Sexual Harassment, Glass Ceiling,
Human Computer interaction.
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XIII. Health Psychology: Beliefs and Behaviour, Models of Health Psychology,
Assessment and Intervention, Models of Stress, Chronic and Terminal Illness, Role
of Social Support.
SUGGESTED READINGS
S.No. Title Author
1. Applied Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
Aamodt, M.
2. Introduction to Psychology Atkinson R. C., & Smith, E. E
3. Social Psychology Baron, R. A
4. Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to
Mind and Behavior
Coon, D., &Mitterer, J.
5. Development Across the Life Span Feldman, R.
6. Foundation of Psychology Hayes, N
7. Abnormal Psychology Kring, A. M
8. Psychology Myers, D. G.
9. Psychology: Concepts and Connections Rathus, S.
10. Organizational Psychology Singh, P.