TNPSC
Syllabus 2015 for Maternal & Child Health Officer Exam TNPSC MCHO Syllabus
2015 Tamil Nadu PSC Maternal & Child Health Officer Exam Pattern 2015 TNPSC
MCHO Exam Marks and Question Distribution
TNPSC Exam
Syllabus 2015
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will conduct a written examination
for the recruitment to the posts of Maternal & Child Health Officer (MCHO)
under Tamil Nadu Public Health Service. Candidates who are going to participate
in this written test can get the syllabus and exam pattern from here under.
Exam Pattern : Exam Pattern for the MCHO written
Exam is as Follows:-
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Paper
|
Subject
|
No. of Questions
|
Maximum Marks
|
Time Duration
|
|
Paper – I
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Nursing
(Degree Standard) |
200 questions
|
300
|
03:00 Hrs.
|
|
Paper – II
|
General Studies:-
General Studies (Degree Standard)-75 Aptitude Mental Ability (SSLC standard)-25 |
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.
► There will also be a Interview of 70 marks.
Exam Syllabus : Exam Syllabus for Tamil Nadu PSC MCHO
Exam is given below :-
Nursing
(DEGREE STANDARD)
·
Anatomy and Physiology
·
Nutrition and Bio-Chemistry
·
Nursing Foundations
·
Psychology
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Microbiology
·
Introduction to Computer
·
Sociology
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Medical-Surgical Nursing-I
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Pharmacology, Pathology, genetics
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Community Health Nursing-I
·
Communication and Education Technology
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Medical–Surgical Nursing-II
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Child Health Nursing
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Mental Health Nursing
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Midwifery and Obstetrical nursing
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Community Health Nursing-II
·
Nursing Research & Statistics
·
Management of Nursing Services and
Education.
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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