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Syllabus for TNPSC Labour Officer
PAPER-I
UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SCIENCE
Social science: Meaning, Nature and Scope Branches of social sciences Methods of Social Sciences: Survey method Case Study Documentary Historical Method Characteristics of Indian Society Social Stratification in India Caste and Class Family and Kinship System in India.
UNIT II: EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS SYSTEM IN INDIA
Education: Meaning Socialization Functions of Education Education and Social Mobility Emerging Trends in Indian Educational System; Religion Definition Sacred and Profane Functions of Religion Magic and Science Changing Trends in Religious Life.
UNIT III: POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEM IN INDIA
Basic Principles of Indian Democracy Indian Political Ideologies National and Regional Political Parties Pressure Groups Role of Caste in Politics Functions of Government / State; Economic System Work and Occupations Economics Dimensions of Division of Labour Indian Economic System Merits and Demerits Five Year Plans and Economic Planning Issues of Economic Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization.
UNIT IV: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
Structure and features of Indian Agrarian Systems Land Reforms Green Revolution Changing Trends in Indian Agriculture; Rural Development; Principles and Theories Decentralization of Power Panchayat Raj Community Development Rural Cooperatives MGNREGA and other Welfare Schemes.
UNIT V: SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Social Movement: Meaning Nature and Formation of Social Movement Dravidian Movement Backward Class Movement Peasants Movement Dalit Movement Trade Union Movement Emerging New Social Movements Feminist and Environmental Movements; Social Problems: Poverty Crime Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Unemployment Corruption Terrorism.
UNIT- VI : ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF LABOUR LEGISLATIONS
Labour in Ancient Society Evolution of Concept of Master and Servant Theory of Laissez Faire Labour Problems in India Role of ILO in the Promotion of Labour Standards Growth of Labour Legislations in India Before and After Independence Government Intervention in the Promotion 16 of Industrial Relations and Regulation of Labour Legislations Labour Policy in India Freedom of Association and Constitutional Protection Recommendations of National Commission on Labour Impact of Globalisation on Industrial Relations in India.
Paper II
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-Biocommunication.
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 NationalNational 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 panoramaLatest historical events India and its neighbours Latest terminology- Appointments-who is who?
Political Science 1. Indias 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.
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.
UNIT-V: L 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.
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.
UNIT-VII: 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-VIII: 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-Behavioural 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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