Kerala PScC issued a job advertisement for a Junior Lab Assistant in category 011/2022. KPSC also began receiving confirmation on the KPSC Junior Lab Assistant writing examination on October 23, 2022. To write the KPSC Junior Lab Assistant examination, interested candidates must log in using their one-time registration account and complete the confirmation procedure.
This article contains the entire exam syllabus as well as the exam pattern.
| Kerala Public Service Commission Junior Lab Assistant 2022 | |
| Board Name | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Junior Lab Assistant |
| Vacancy | 27 |
| Selection Process | Written exam/ OMR/ Interview |
| Official Website | http://www.kpsc.gov.in |
KPSC Junior Lab Assistant 2022:Exam Syllabus
| PART – I | Blood and PhlebotomyHaematologyBlood Banking and ImmunohematologyClinical PathologyBiochemistryMicrobiologyParasitologyHistotechnology And Cytology |
| PART – II | PhysicsUnits and measurementLaws of MotionTypes of motionGravitationHeatWavesMagnetismAlternating currentElectromagnetic wavesOpticsSemiconductors |
| PART – III | ChemistryPeriodic classification of elements – Earlier classifications – ModernPeriodic law and Periodic Table – various groups in Modern Periodic TableClassification of elements in blocks- Periodic properties and their variation along group and period with reasonAllotropes of Carbon – Diamond and Graphite their structure and propertiesCompounds of Nitrogen -Ammonia and Nitric acid, compounds of sulphur -sulphuric acidLanthanoids and Actinoids-Interhalogen compounds Types of water-Hardness of water-causes of hardness and its removal Different atom models by J J Thomson, Rutherford, Niels Bohr Quantum numbers and orbital representation-orbit and orbital Electronic configuration and Aufbau principle Colloids and emulsions-type of colloids with examples-colloids around usOres of different metals -methods of extraction of metals VSEPR Theory and shapes of molecules Seven crystal systems with examples Different types of electrochemical cellsDifferent methods used for purifying organic compounds – distillation, crystallisation, sublimation Tests for alcohol, aldehydes, ketones, phenol Molarity, molarity calculations Mole concept calculations Chemicals in food, medicines and as cleansing agentsGreenhouse effect-acid rain Different polymers with examplesHydrocarbons-general formula -structural representation |
| PART – IV | Botany Diversity in Living WorldStructural Organisation in plantsCell and cell divisionPlant PhysiologyEcology and environmentZoologyAnimal PhysiologyGenetics and EvolutionAnimal KingdomBiology and Human welfareApplication Biology |
| PART – V | Facts about India: Geography of India – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc; Demography – Economic and social development – Poverty alleviation – Economy and planning – etc.; History of India – Period from 1857 to 1947 – National movement Five Year PlansFacts about Kerala: Geographical Facts – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – Economic and Social – Historical importance – etc.Renaissance in Kerala: Important Events/Movements/Leaders Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi, Chattampi Swami, Sree Narayana Guru, Vagbhatananda, Thycaud Ayya, Ayya Vaikundar, Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru), Ayyankali, Pandit Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan,V. T. Bhattathiripad, Dr. Palpu, Kumaranasan, Vakkom Moulavi, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Etc.Current Affairs: Important world, national and regional events related to the political and scientific fields, sports, cinema and literature etc. |
KPSC Junior Lab Assistant 2022: Mark Distribution
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Question | Marks |
| Part I | Blood and Phlebotomy, Hematology Blood Banking and Immunohematology, Clinical Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Parasitology, Histotechnology & Cytology | 20 | 20 |
| Part II | Physics | 20 | 20 |
| Part III | Chemistry | 20 | 20 |
| Part IV | BotanyZoology | 20 | 20 |
| Part V | General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs Renaissance in Kerala | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
KPSC Junior Lab Assistant 2022: Exam Pattern
The questions are objective in nature, with four possible answers for each. The exam is given entirely online. There are a total of 100 questions worth 100 points. There will be 25 questions from each section of the paper, with each section receiving 25 points out of a possible 100. Each question will be worth one point. The Kerala PSC Junior Lab Assistant examination lasts 90 minutes. The language mode is English.
