PSC HSST Social Work Exam Date 2023- Admit Card, Syllabus

Table Of Contents

1.	What Is HSST In Social Work?
2.	PSC HSST Social Work 2023 Notification
3.	HSST Social Work Exam Category Number
4.	Importance Kerala PSC HSST Social Work Exam 2023
5.	PSC HSST Social Work Exam 2023 Eligibility
6.	PSC HSST Social Work Exam 2023 Exam Admit Card
7.	HSST Social Work Exam Syllabus
8.	Conclusion

1. What is HSST in Social Work?

HSST or Higher Secondary School Teacher in Social Science is a full-time post and the method of appointment is direct. Social work is a highly satisfying career when it comes to fight against discrimination or fight for social course there by adding value conscientiously to the society. This post is specifically for candidates with a degree or Masters in Social work. Applications from eligible candidates with a degree in the concerned subject are encouraged to apply for this post.

2. PSC HSST Social Work 2023 Notification

The Kerala PSC HSST Social Work post was notified in the year 2019 and the last date to apply was 5^th February 2020. However, the exam will be conducted in the upcoming month of May 2023. Some of the important dates and details regarding the exam are given below.

Post	Higher Secondary School Teacher in Social Work (HSE)
Category	483/2019
Recruitment region	State-wide
Admit Card Release	28th April 2023
Exam Date	12th May 2023 (Friday)
Medium of Exam	English
Exam type	Online
Total number of Applicants	62
Age Limit	20-40 years

3. HSST Social Work Exam Category Number

The HSST Social Work category number is 483/2019 and this recruitment is a state-wide recruitment. And there is only one vacancy reported in this particular post. The ranked list of selected candidates shall remain in force for a minimum of one year or till the publication of new list whichever is earlier.

4. Importance Kerala PSC HSST Social Work Exam 2023

The HSST in Social Work exam is of paramount importance as the post that was gazetted in 2019, conducts its exam on 2023. And there are chances that the vacancy notified against the notification may increase with the time involved for the recruitment. The salary offered is also very promising for a High School Teacher. The average salary offered is between Rs 39,500 to Rs 83,000.

5. PSC HSST Social Work Exam 2023 Eligibility

The requisite qualifications for this post are mentioned below.

1. Master’s Degree in concerned subject with a minimum 50% marks awarded by the Universities in Kerala or an equivalent qualification in concerned subject recognized by Government of Higher Education, Kerala.

2. B.Ed. Degree in the concerned subject acquired through regular course study from any of the Universities of Kerala or qualification recognized equivalent to it.

OR

In the absence of B.Ed. Degree in the concerned subject, then B.Ed. Degree obtained in concerned faculty as specified in the Acts and Statutes of any of the Universities in Kerala.

OR

In the absence of candidates with any of the above-mentioned qualification, then persons with B.Ed. Degree in any of the subject acquired through regular course study under Universities of Kerala will be considered.

3. The candidates should also possess the State Eligibility Test (SET) qualification for the post of Higher Secondary School Teachers conducted by the Government of Kerala.

Note:

1. In the absence of B.Ed. Degree holders, candidates having Master’s Degree with less than 50% marks and a qualification SET exam will be considered.
2. Persons with M.Ed. Degree in concerned subject recognized by University of Kerala are exempted from B.Ed. Degree.
3. Relaxation of 5% of marks in Post Graduation will be given to reserved categories.

6. PSC HSST Social Work Exam 2023 Exam Admit Card

The admit card for PSC HSST Social Work exam 2023 will be released on 28^th April 2023. The candidates will be intimated about the admit card release by the third week of April 2023. Thereby, the applicants can download the admit cards from their PSC Thulasi Profile.

7. HSST Social Work Exam Syllabus

The exam for HSST Social Work is conducted for a total mark of 100. The detailed syllabus for Social Work Part I is given below.

Unit	Subjects	Marks
Module 1	Social Work – An Overview	5
Module 2	Social Group Work	10
Module 3	Social Case Work	10
Module 4	Working with Communities	10
Module 5	Developmental Psychology	8
Module 6	Counselling	7
Module 7	Biological basis of Behaviour	5
Module 8	Sociology for Social Work	5
Module 9	Administration of Human Service organisations	5
Module 10	Research	5
Total		70

Syllabus for Part II (Research Methodology/ Teaching Aptitude)

I) Teaching Aptitude (5 Marks)

• Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements
• Learner’s characteristics
• Factors affecting teaching
• Teaching aids
• Evaluation systems

II) Research Methodology (5 Marks)

• Educational Philosophy
• Educational Psychology
• Learning Theories
• Modern Technics in Teaching

Syllabus for Part III (Salient Features of Indian Constitution and Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes)

I) Salient Features of Indian Constitution (5 marks)

• Salient features of Constitution- Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution
• Fundamental Rights-DPSP, Fundamental Duties
• Executive-Legislature-Judiciary-Both at Union and State level
• Centre-State Relations-Legislative-Administrative and Financial
• Services under the Union and the States
• Emergency Provisions
• Amendment Provisions of the Constitution

II) Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes (5 marks)

• Social Service Legislations like right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Syllabus for Part IV (Renaissance in Kerala, General Knowledge and Current Affairs)

I) Renaissance in Kerala (5 marks)

• Towards a New Society – Introduction to English education- various missionary organisations and their functioning0founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.
• Efforts to reform Movements- a) Socio-Religious reform Movements, b) Struggles and Social Revolts
• Role of Press in Renaissance
• Awakening through Literature
• Women and Social Change
• Leaders of Renaissance
• Literary Figures

II) General Knowledge and Current Affairs (5 marks)

8. Conclusion

The upcoming HSST exams in Social Work is proposed to happen in the month of May. So, candidates who have not resorted to any means of preparation strategy should at least start from now onwards to achieve a decent score for the exam. With limited number of applicants, the chance of bagging this government job can be more probable. So, never miss this opportunity and prepare to your level best!! Wish You all a very happy learning ahead!!!!

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