Punjab PCS Syllabus

Punjab PCS Syllabus: Punjab Public service commission (PPSC) has been released the official notification. Candidates can get the syllabus for the exam in the official notification. As we know that the syllabus is the most important part of any exam. So here we will give the whole information about the PPSC Syllabus for the Prelims Exam and Mains Exam.

Punjab PCS Exam Pattern

Punjab PCS Syllabus:

Syllabus for Preliminary Exam:

Paper –I (General Studies)

Everyday Science:

  • Structure of atom, States of matter, versatile nature of carbon. Acids, bases, salts, corrosion in metals, the action of soaps.
  • Life on Earth – evolution, marine & terrestrial life. The human body and life processes, nutrition, disease – its causes & prevention, infectious diseases, lifestyle diseases.
  • Force-laws of motion & gravitation, Archimedes principle. Energy – kinetic & potential.
  • Public health initiatives, mother and child health, immunization & vaccination, HIVAIDS, TB, polio, etc.
  • Light – reflection & refraction – concepts and applications. Sound – propagation & reflection- concepts and applications. Electric current – concepts and applications.
  • Computers and telecommunication – concepts and applications.

Environmental studies:

  • Solar system – heat balance & temperature.
  • Composition and structure of the atmosphere.
  • Atmospheric circulation & weather system, water cycle.
  • Water – oceans, rivers, glaciers, lakes, groundwater, etc. Biodiversity & conservation.
  • Climate change – fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, renewable energy, clean development mechanism, carbon credits.
  • Soil – types, crops, food chains, etc. Pollution and toxicity etc

Political theory & international order:

  • The basic concept of equality, freedom, social justice, rights & duties, citizenship, nationalism, secularism, etc.
  • United Nations and its organs/agencies, other international organizations like the World Bank, IMF, WTO, EU, G20, BRICS, etc. and their role in the World peace, trade & development.

Indian polity:

  • Basic features, provisions, schedules of the Indian Constitution, key amendments.
  • Panchayati Raj. Elections – People’s Representation Act, electoral reforms. Rise of regionalism and coalition politics. Armed challenges to the Indian state since independence.

History of India:

  • The Indus valley civilization.
  • The Aryan and the Vedic age. Jainism and Buddhism.
  • The Maurya Gupta periods.
  • The advent of Islam and the Sultanate period (political, social & cultural). The Bhakti Movement.
  • The Mughals (political, social & cultural till Aurangzeb).
  • The coming of the European Powers and the advent of the British rule.
  • The Mutiny of 1857.
  • The British rule and the Indian National Movement (1857-1947)

World History:

  • The Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution in Europe.
  • The American Revolution in 1776.
  • The French Revolution in 1789.
  • The Russian Revolution in 1917.
  • World Wars I & II.

Indian Economy:

  • Indian economic development (1950-1991) – key economic policies, public sector dominance, bank nationalization, etc.
  • Five-year plans – key goals and main achievements.
  • Liberalization, privatization, and globalization era since 1991 – key policies, decisions, and results.
  • Performance of Indian economy since 1991 – Growth, fiscal & revenue deficits, trade, commerce & balance of payments, inflation, growth of service sector.
  • Key challenges and responses – agriculture and food security, industrialization, poverty alleviation & employment, rural & urban infrastructure, social sector – health, education, etc.

Geography:

  • Population – distribution, density, growth, and comparison. Migration – types, causes, and consequences.
  • Human development. Human settlements. Land resources and agriculture.
  • Water resources.
  • Mineral and energy resources.
  • Manufacturing industries.
  • Planning and sustainable development in India. Transport and communication.
  • International trade.
  • A geographical perspective on selected issues and problems
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Current events of national and international importance.

Punjab

  • History: Sufis, saints and gurus, Lodhis and Mughals, Sikh rulers, the British period, nationalist movement in Punjab, Punjab in independent IndiaGeography: Geographical and agro-climatic regions, rivers, water resources, sharing of waters, demographics, human development indices.
  • People, Society and Culture: Major personalities in the history of Punjab, religious movements, major religions & spiritual personalities, Punjabi literature, folklore, performing arts, fine arts and crafts
  • Economy: Agriculture, animal husbandry, industrial & service sectors, major occupations, development & economic growth, public finance (including central-state fiscal issues), public sector institutions, cooperatives, etc.

Paper-II (Civil Services Aptitude Test):

  • Reading comprehension; Punjabi and English language comprehension, antonyms and synonyms, grammar, and sentence formation.
  • Interpersonal skills including communication skills
  • Logical reasoning, analytical and mental ability
  • Basic numerical skills; numbers, magnitudes, percentages, numerical relation appreciation
  • Data analysis; Graphic presentations, charts, tables, spreadsheets.

Syllabus for Mains Exam:

English

Section Topics Marks
Section A Comprehension (Unseen
Passage)— An unseen
passage followed by
Questions to be answered		 10 Marks
Precis writing— Passage to be summarized to 1/3rd 10 Marks
Letter writing—(200 words) 10 Marks
Essay writing (Any general topic 300 words) 10 Marks
Translation 10 Marks
Section B Grammar 50 Marks
Essay (150 Marks)
Candidates will be required to write three short essays in English or Punjabi on specified topics. The choice of subjects will be given. They will be expected to keep close to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.

Punjabi (in Gurumukhi Script) Compulsory (of 10+2 Standard) (100 Marks)

Distribution of subject and topics:

Subject Sections Topics
General Studies–I Section- 1: HISTORY
  1. History of the world: Events from the 18th century; industrial revolution, world wars, redrawing of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like Communism, Capitalism, Socialism, etc. -their forms and effect on society.
  2. Indian culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
  3. Modern Indian history from the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, and issues.
  4. Socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Punjab.
  5. The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country with special reference to Punjab.
  6. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
  7. History of Punjab:
  • Ranjit Singh’s rise to power, civil and military administration and relations with the British
  • The annexation of Punjab with special reference to the causes and consequences of the Anglo-Sikh wars.
Section-2: GEOGRAPHY
  1. Physical Geography: Salient features of the world’s physical geography. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
  2. Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone, etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
  3. Geography of Punjab:
  • Physiographic details of Punjab; Geomorphic features of Punjab, Punjab’s strategic location concerning International Border;
  • Crops of Punjab; Modern concepts of Farming; Problems faced by agriculturists/ Issues in Agriculture: Depletion of groundwater, etc.
Section-3: SOCIETY
  1. Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
  2. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems, and their remedies
  3. Effects of globalization on Indian society
  4. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism
  5. Ethics and Society: Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.
  6. Human Values – Role of family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating values; lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders and reformers- Gautam Buddha, Mahavira, Kabir, Guru Nanak; Swami Vivekananda, Jyotibha Phule, Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar, and Mahatma Gandhi.
  7. Vulnerable sections of the population – Welfare schemes by the Centre and State of Punjab and their performance; Mechanisms, laws, institutions, and Bodies constituted for their protection and betterment.
  8. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector- Health, Education, Human Resources; Issues relating to Poverty and Malnutrition.
GENERAL STUDIES– II Section-1: INDIAN CONSTITUTION & POLITY
  1. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure.
  2. Functions and responsibilities of Union and the States, issues, and challenges about the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
  3. Separation of powers between various organs; Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
  4. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
  5. Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges, and issues arising out of these.
  6. Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
  7. Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
  8. Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Powers, functions, and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies
  9. District Administration – Evolution of District Administration; Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies.
Section-2 GOVERNANCE
  1. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
  2. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation; Development processes and the development organizations- the role of NGOs, SHGs, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
  3. Important aspects of governance, transparency, and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures; Role of civil services in a democracy; Changing trends in Governance 13
  4. Values and Ethics in Governance- Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding.
  5. Probity in Governance: Concept of Governance; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; corporate governance; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
Section-3: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
  1. India and its neighborhood- relations;
  2. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests;
  3. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora
  4. Important International institutions, agencies, and fora- their structure and mandate.
GENERAL STUDIES– III Section-1: Indian Economy
  1. Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment; sustainable development; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it; Government Budgeting;
  2. Major crops, cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems; storage, transport, and marketing of agricultural produce- issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers; Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Technology missions; economics of animal rearing.
  3. Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security;
  4. Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management
  5. Land reforms in India; Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy, and their effects on industrial growth.
  6. Infrastructure- Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc; Investment models
  7. Punjab Economy: Planning- various aspects of developmental planning; Industry; Infrastructure.
  8. Human Resource Development:
  • Importance of Human capital in economic development
  • Nature, types, and problems of unemployment in India, Trends of Employment in India, Skill development and demographic dividend
Section-2: Statistical analysis, graphs, and diagrams This part will test the candidate’s ability to draw conclusions from information presented in a statistical, graphical, or diagrammatical form and to interpret the same.
Section-3: Issues related to Security
  1. Linkages between development and spread of extremism;
  2. Role of external, State and non-State actors in creating challenges to internal security; Challenges to internal security through communication networks; the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges,
  3. Basics of cybersecurity; money-laundering and its prevention;
  4. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
  5. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
GENERAL STUDIES– IV Section-1: Science and Technology
  1. Science and Technology
  • Developments and applications of science and technology and their effects in everyday life
  • Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
  • Recent developments in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, etc.
  • Issues relating to intellectual property rights.

2. Modern Trends in Life Sciences

  • Progress of Agricultural Science and its impact– Introduction to Biotechnology and its applications; Veterinary and Animal Scienceslatest developments.
  • Introduction to and applications of Genetic Engineering & Stem Cell Research
  • Human Diseases and Microbial infections; Common infections and preventive measures; preventive measures during outbreaks; Immunity and vaccination
Section-2: Environment
  1. Conservation, environmental pollution, and degradation, Issues related to Climate change; environmental impact assessment
  2. Water management- Issues in India; Present scenario, Methods, and importance of water conservation
  3. Definition, nature, types, and classification of disasters
  4. Natural Hazards: Floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, etc., Risk reduction and mitigation measures
Section-3: Situations in Civil Service -Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Tackling situations of Natural disasters/ Major Accidents/ Law and order, Controlling riots
  • Handling public protests and dharnas, Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation, Designing Projects, 17 Implementation of National Flagship Schemes/ Programs, Public-Private Partnership ineffective service delivery, Managing and financing Municipal services e.g. Solid waste management, Conservation of natural resources- water, forests, etc,
  • Pollution control, Reviving a loss-making PSU, Planning and target achievement, Gender sensitization, and women empowerment,
  • Empowerment of vulnerable sections of the society, Improving Education and Enhancing Skill development, Urban settlement sums and Housing issues, Managing Issues related to Urban/ Rural drinking water supply and sanitation, etc.
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