Andaman & Nicobar Police PMB Scientific Assistant Syllabus
The comprehensive syllabus for the Andaman & Nicobar Police PMB (Police Marine Battalion) Scientific Assistant exam generally includes the following sections:
1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Current Events:
- National and international significance.
Indian History:
- Major events, the freedom movement, and key historical milestones.
Geography:
- Physical and economic geography of India.
Indian Polity:
- Constitution, political system, public policy, and governance structure.
Economics:
Indian economy, budgeting, economic planning, and development policies.
General Science:
- Basic concepts in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Environmental Studies:
- Ecology, environmental conservation, biodiversity, climate change.
Culture:
- Indian art, heritage, and cultural developments.
Sports:
- Significant events, awards, and sports achievements.
2. English Language
Reading Comprehension:
- Interpretation of passages and answering relevant questions.
Vocabulary:
- Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases.
Grammar:
- Parts of speech, sentence structure, tenses, articles, prepositions, and conjunctions.
Sentence Improvement:
- Correcting errors and restructuring sentences.
Writing Skills:
- Essay writing, precis writing, and letter drafting.
3. Quantitative Aptitude
Arithmetic:
- Percentages, profit & loss, simple & compound interest, ratios, time & work, time & distance, averages, mensuration.
Algebra:
- Fundamental equations and expressions.
Geometry:
- Concepts involving shapes, angles, and geometric theorems.
Statistics:
- Mean, median, mode, probability, and data interpretation.
4. Reasoning Ability
Verbal Reasoning:
- Analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, series, direction sense, and logical reasoning.
Non-Verbal Reasoning:
- Pattern recognition, visual memory, series, and classification.
5. Scientific Knowledge (Subject-Specific)
Marine Biology:
- Study of marine organisms, ecosystems, and the impact of human activities on marine life.
Chemistry:
- Organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry, focusing on water quality analysis and pollutant detection.
Environmental Science:
- Marine pollution, conservation strategies, and the impact of climate change on marine environments.
Physics:
- Principles of buoyancy, wave dynamics, and sound propagation in marine environments.
Toxicology:
- Study of marine toxins, effects of pollutants on marine life, and water contamination analysis.
Forensic Science:
- Application of forensic techniques in marine environments, evidence collection, and analysis from marine crime scenes.
6. Laboratory Techniques and Equipment
Laboratory Management:
- Handling and maintenance of lab equipment, safety protocols, and quality control.
Analytical Techniques:
- Use of chromatography, spectroscopy, and other analytical methods in the analysis of marine samples.
Sampling Techniques:
- Collection, preservation, and analysis of marine samples (water, soil, biological specimens).
7. Computer Knowledge
Basics of Computers:
- History, types, and generations of computers.
Operating Systems:
- Overview of Windows, Linux, etc.
MS Office:
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Data Analysis Tools:
- Use of software for statistical analysis and data visualization.
Networking:
- Basic understanding of LAN, WAN, Internet protocols.
Cybersecurity:
- Awareness of cybersecurity threats, best practices, and safety protocols.
8. Interview/Personality Test
Assessment:
- Evaluation of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and overall suitability for the role of Scientific Assistant in the Police Marine Battalion.
