TNPSC ASSISTANT STATISTICAL INVESTIGATOR EXAM SYLLABUS 2015

Latest Syllabus for Assistant Statistical Investigator (Post Code 1824) in Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service (Code No.036) Exam 2015 Tamil Nadu PSC Assistant Statistical Investigator Written Exam Syllabus 2015

TNPSC Exam Syllabus 2015

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will conduct a Written exam (Computer Based Test) for recruitment of Assistant Statistical Investigator (Post Code 1824) in Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service (Code No.036). Nowadays Competition Level become very high so Competitive Exams gets too tougher. Candidates facing critical problem of “What to prepare” and “How to prepare”. So, here we are providing the latest Syllabus & Exam Pattern of Assistant Statistical Investigator Exam conducting by Tamil Nadu PSC.

Exam Pattern : Exam Pattern for the Assistant Statistical Investigator written Exam is as Follows:-

Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
Paper – I	Statistics (Degree Standard)	200 questions	300	03:00 Hrs.
Paper – II	General Studies (Degree Standard)	100 questions	200	02:00 Hrs.

► Minimum Qualifying Marks for selection 171 (for SC, ST, MBC/DC, BC(M) & BC) & 228 (for Others).
► There will also be a Interview of 70 marks.

Exam Syllabus : Exam Syllabus for Tamil Nadu PSC Assistant Statistical Investigator Exam is given below :-

Statistics (DEGREE STANDARD)

UNIT I

Uses, Scope and limitation of Statistics, Collection Classification and tabulation of data, Diagrammatic and Graphical representation, Measures of location, dispersion, Skewness and Kurtosis.

UNIT II

Probability – Addition, multiplication and Bay’s Theorems and their application. Tchebychev’s inequality. Random variables – Univariate and Bivariate – probability distributions – Marginal and conditional distributions – Expectations – Moments and cumulants generating functions Discrete distributions – Binomial, poisson, Geometric and Hyper geometric. Continuous distributions – Uniform, exponential and normal.

UNIT III

Curve Fitting – Linear and Quadratic equation by the method of least squares. Correlation and regression.

UNIT IV

Population and sample – Parameter and statistic, sampling distributions and standard error, student’s ‘t’ Chi-square and F statistic – distributions and their applications.

UNIT V

Estimation – Point estimation – properties of estimates Neyman – Fisher Factorization theorem(without proof) Cramer – Rao inequality, Rao – Blackwell theorem – MLE and method of Moments estimation – Interval estimation – for population mean and variance based on small and large samples.

UNIT VI

Tests of Hypothesis – Null and Alternative – Types of errors _ Power of test, Neyman – Pearson lemma, UMP and Likelihood ratio tests, Test procedures for large and small samples – Independence of attributes, Chi-square test – Goodness of fit.

UNIT VII

Simple random sample – stratified, systematic, Cluster (Single stage) Estimation of mean and variance in SKS – Sample Survey – Organization – CSO and NSSO – Sampling and Non-Sampling errors.

UNIT VIII

Analysis of Variance – Principles of design CRD, Rbd and LSD – Factorial experiments 22, 23 and 32 (Without confounding) Missing plot techniques.

UNIT IX

Concept of SQC – Control Charts – X,R, p and C-Charts Acceptance sampling plan – single and double – oc curves Attributes and Variables plan, Reliability.

UNIT X

Time series – Different Components – Trend and Seasonal Variations – Determination and elimination.

UNIT XI

Index Numbers – Construction and uses – Different kinds of simple and weighted index numbers – Reversal tests – construction and use of cost of living index numbers.

UNIT XII

OR Models – Linear Programming problems – Simples method Dual – Primal, Assignment problems, Net work – CPM and PERT.

UNIT XIII

Basic programming – variables, constants and strings, flow charts – Basic expression and control statements, standard Library functions, subscripted variables DIM and DATA statements simple programming problems. Birth and death rates – Crude and standard death rates, Fertility rates – Life table construction and uses.

PAPER-II Degree Standard GENERAL STUDIES

Unit-I General science

Physics : Universe-General Scientific laws-Scientific instruments-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy-Electricity and Magnetism, Electronics and Communication -Heat, light and sound-Atomic and nuclear physics-Solid State Physics – Spectroscopy- Geophysics – Astronomy and space science

Chemistry : Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Oxidation and reduction-Chemistry of ores and metals-Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides-Biochemistry and biotechnology-Electrochemistry-Polymers and plastics

Botany : Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification of living organism-Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration-Excretion of metabolic waste-Bio-communication.

Zoology : Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system-Genetics the science of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and its conservation-Human diseases-Communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases- prevention and remedies- Alcoholism and drug abuse-Animals, plants and human life

Unit- II. Current Events

History : Latest diary of events – National–National symbols-Profile of States-Defence, national security and terrorism-World organizations-pacts and summits-Eminent persons & places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors -Awards & honours-Cultural panorama-Latest historical events– India and its neighbours– Latest terminology- Appointments-who is who?

Political Science : 1. India’s foreign policy-2. Latest court verdicts – public opinion-3. Problems in conduct of public elections-4. Political parties and political system in India-5. Public awareness & General administration-6. Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,-7. Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility

Geography : Geographical landmarks-Policy on environment and ecology.

Economics : Current socio-economic problems-New economic policy & govt. sector Science-Latest inventions on science & technology-Latest discoveries in Health Science-Mass media & communication.

Unit-III. Geography

Earth and Universe-Solar system-Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere-Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate-Water resources — rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Natural vegetation-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries-Transport including Surface transport & communication-Social geography – population-density and distribution-Natural calamities – disaster management-Climate change – impact and consequences – mitigation measures-Pollution Control.

Unit-IV. History and culture of India

Pre-historic events–Indus valley civilization-Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age-Maurya dynasty-Buddhism and Jainism-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-Advent of European invasion-Expansion and consolidation of British rule-Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors-Social reforms and religious movements-India since independence-Characteristics of Indian culture-Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state-Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemes- Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar, M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamurthy etc.

Unit-V. Indian Polity

Constitution of India-. Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, State and territory- Citizenship-rights amend duties- Fundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature – Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Status of Jammu & Kashmir- Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law- Indian federalism – center – state relations-. Emergency provisions- Civil services in India- Administrative challenges in a welfare state- Complexities of district administration- Elections – Election Commission Union and State. Official language and Schedule-VIII- Amendments to constitution- Schedules to constitution-. Administrative reforms & tribunals- Corruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, – Comptroller and Auditor General of India- Right to information – Central and State Commission- Empowerment of women- Voluntary organizations and public grievances Redressal- Consumer protection forms

Unit- VI. Indian economy

Nature of Indian economy-Need for economic planning-Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture Industrial growth-Capital formation and investment-Role of public sector & disinvestment-Development of infrastructure- National income- Public finance & fiscal policy- Price policy & public distribution- Banking, money & monetary policy- Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)- WTO-globalization & privatization- Rural welfare oriented programmes- Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty-HRD – sustainable economic growth- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu -Energy Different sources and development- Finance Commission -Planning Commission- National Development Council

Unit-VI. Indian national movement

National renaissance-Early uprising against British rule-1857 Revolt- Indian National Congress-Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Nethaji -Growth of militant movements -Different modes of agitations-Era of different Acts & Pacts-World war & final phase struggle-Communalism led to partition-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others-Birth of political parties /political system in India since independence-

Unit-VII. APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY TESTS

Conversion of information to data-Collection, compilation and presentation of data – Tables, graphs, diagrams-Parametric representation of data-Analytical interpretation of data -Simplification-Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion-Simple interest-Compound interest-Area-Volume-Time and Work-Behavioral ability -Basic terms, Communications in information technology-Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)- Decision making and problem solving-Logical Reasoning-Puzzles-Dice-Visual Reasoning-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number Series-Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences.

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