Kerala PSC Scientific Officer (Biology) Exam Date 2024, Check Syllabus, Eligibility & How to Apply

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Kerala PSC Scientific Officer Exam Date

Kerala PSC Scientific Officer Recruitment

Kerala PSC Scientific Officer Selection Process 2024

Scientific Officer Biology Syllabus

Scientific Officer Biology Previous Questions

How to Apply PSC Scientific Officer Biology?

Introduction

Kerala PSC Scientific Officer Biology exam date 2024 has been published. The KPSC recruitment to find quality candidates to the vacancies in Forensic Laboratory of Kerala Police Service. Candidates who are appearing for the upcoming Scientific Officer exam should go through the official syllabus and exam timeline. Also, it is high time the candidates engaged in Scientific Officer Biology syllabus-oriented preparation.

Kerala PSC Scientific Officer Exam Date

The officially announced Kerala PSC Scientific Officer exam date is 12 November, 2024.

Important Dates

Knowing important dates in the timeline of Biology Scientific Officer is important. To not miss the deadlines and other important dates, go through the details of the date below.

Scientific Officer Biology Exam Important Dates
Scientific Officer Biology Exam Date	November 12, 2024
Scientific Officer Biology Confirmation Date	23-08-2024 to 11-09-2024
Scientific Officer Biology Admission Ticket Available Date	October 28, 2024
Scientific Officer Biology Result Date	Yet to be released
Scientific Officer Biology Interview Date	Yet to be released
Scientific Officer Biology Rank List Date	Yet to be released

Kerala PSC Scientific Officer Recruitment

Kerala PSC has initiated the recruitment of Scientific Officer Biology by publishing notification for category number 624/2023. The recruitment is aimed at selecting efficient and qualified candidates to work in Forensic laboratory of Kerala Police. In order to attain this exciting job in Kerala Police, candidates need to fulfil the official eligibility criteria.

Eligibility

The educational qualification required to appear for the Scientific Officer Biology are of two types, the Essential qualification and preferential qualification.

The Essential qualification as per the official PSC notification is a Post Graduate degree in Botany or Zoology with not less than 50% marks from a recognized University. And the following qualifications are recognised as equivalent by Kerala PSC.

Kerala PSC Scientific Officer Biology Exam Qualification 2024
#	Qualification (as per Special Rule)	Equivalent/Higher Qualifications accepted in the previous selections of this Post
1	MSc (Botany)	1 MSc (Genetics and Plant Breeding) 2 MSc (Marine Biology) 3 MSc (Plant Science) 4 MSc (Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology) 5 MSc (Animal Science) 6 MSc (Applied Plant Science) 7 MSc (Aquatic Biology and Fisheries) 8 BSMS Bachelor of Science Master of Science (Biological Sciences)
2	MSc (Zoology)	1 MSc (General and Applied Zoology) 2 MSc (Animal Science) 3 MSc (Applied Zoology)

Along with the above-mentioned qualifications, candidates should possess two years of research or analytical experience in Botany / Zoology from a recognized institution. Also, candidates must be able to present the experience certificate in the preferred format as attached in the PSC official notification.

Scientific Officer Kerala PSC Salary

The proposed pay scale for Scientific Officer Biology is ₹ 51400-110300. Engage ins serious syllabus-oriented preparation to achieve secured earning in government sector.

Kerala PSC Scientific Officer Selection Process 2024

The selection process of Kerala PSC Scientific Officer Biology 2024 involves Online/ OMR exam and interview cum document verification. PSC will publish Kerala PSC Scientific Officer Biology shortlist following the upcoming exam in November, 2024. The candidates included in shortlist are invited to the interview cum document verification phase of the PSC recruitment. Here candidate must present all the requisite certificates and forms proving the qualifications and experience for the post.

Exam Pattern

The OMR or Online PSC exam for Kerala PSC Scientific Officer Biology is conducted for 100 marks. Candidates will be presented 100 questions from various topics included in the official syllabus. Each right answer will add 1 mark and wrong answer will deduct 0.33 marks. Candidates are advised to attend maximum number of questions and avoid confusing and unknown questions.

Scientific Officer Biology Syllabus

All candidates are advised to go through the detailed syllabus for the betterment of your preparation.

Scientific Officer Biology Previous Questions

1. Bryophytes are said to be the 'amphibians of the plant kingdom' because
   1. They can live in both water and land
   2. Water is essential to do fertilization
   3. Water is essential for their survival
   4. All of the above
2. Generally, antibiotics are not effective for viral disease because
   1. Viruses are without cell wall
   2. Viruses are non-living
   3. Viruses are non-cellular in nature
   4. All of the above
3. Generally, antibiotics are not effective for viral disease because
   1. Viruses are without cell wall
   2. Viruses are non-living
   3. Viruses are non-cellular in nature
   4. All of the above
4. Which of the following statement is/are correct about spices and condiments?

1. A condiment is a spice or preparation that is added to food.
2. A spice is a plant substance primarily used for flavouring or colouring food.
3. A condiment is added to food, typically after cooking, to impart a specific flavour
   1. Only (ii)
   2. Only (i) and (ii)
   3. Only (i) and (iii)
   4. All of the above ((i) (ii) and (iii))

5. Seeds which can survive drying/freezing during ex-situ conservation and with long viability period is termed as
   1. Orthodox seeds
   2. Recalcitrant seeds
   3. Intermediate seeds
   4. None of these
6. In biological communities, some species are important in determining the ability of large number of species to persist there, they are termed as
   1. Flagship species
   2. Endemic species
   3. Keystone species
   4. Consumer species
7. Biosphere reserves differ from National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries because in the former
   1. human beings are not allowed to enter
   2. people are integral part of the system
   3. plants are given greater attention than the animals
   4. living organisms are brought from all over the world and preserved
8. Cladistic classification is based on
   1. sequential order in which branches arise from a phylogenetic tree
   2. the order of sequence of divergence
   3. morphological features and skeleton of individuals
   4. cellular organization and cytoskeleton
9. What is chromosome walking?
   1. Hybridization technique
   2. Sequencing technique
   3. Genetic marker
   4. Chemical degradation technique
10. Match columns A and B choose the correct answer:

A	B
A. Epstein-Barr Virus	1. RNA tumor virus
B. Human Papilloma Virus	2. Syphilis
C. Hepatitis C Virus	3. Lymphoma
D. Treponema	4. Genital Warts
5. Mad Cow disease	5. Prison

1. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2, E-5
2. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2, E-5
3. A-5, B-4, C-3, D-2, E-1
4. A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2, E-5

Answer Key
Q. No.	Ans.
1	b
2	a
3	c
4	d
5	a
6	c
7	b
8	a
9	a
10	a

How to Apply PSC Scientific Officer Biology?

In order to apply for Kerala PSC exams, candidates need a registered profile in Thulasi PSC website. After setting up the PSC profile by following the step by step official instructions. After the initial setup you should add all the educational and experiential qualifications candidates are able to see the notifications in the respective page inside PSC profile. Candidates shall apply the exam directly or by clicking on the button for applicants with equivalent qualifications.