Syllabus for Teachers Recruitment Board Post Graduate Assistants/Physical Education Directors

Teachers Recruitment Board Post Graduate Assistants/Physical Education Directors Syllabus

The TRB (Teachers Recruitment Board) conducts the Post Graduate Assistants/Physical Education Directors exam in Tamil Nadu to recruit qualified candidates for teaching positions in higher secondary schools and as Physical Education Directors in various educational institutions.

Exam Structure:

The examination consists of a written test followed by a certificate verification process.

1. Written Exam (Objective Type)
2. Certificate Verification

1. Written Exam:

The written exam is designed to assess the candidate’s subject knowledge, general knowledge, and teaching aptitude.

• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 3 hours
• Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Sections: Main Subject, Educational Methodology, and General Knowledge.

Exam Sections:

1. Main Subject (110 Questions)
2. Educational Methodology (30 Questions)
3. General Knowledge (10 Questions)

Detailed Syllabus:

1. Main Subject (110 Questions):

The Main Subject syllabus varies based on the specific teaching position you are applying for. Here are the detailed topics for some of the main subjects:

A. English:

• Prose, Poetry, and Drama: Detailed study of British, American, and Indian literature.
• Literary Criticism: Different schools of criticism, literary theories, analysis, and evaluation.
• Linguistics and Grammar: Phonetics, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, error analysis, and correction.
• Teaching of English: Methods, techniques, aids, and approaches to teaching English in a classroom.

B. Mathematics:

• Algebra: Groups, rings, matrices, determinants, linear equations, and polynomial functions.
• Calculus: Differential and integral calculus, applications, continuity, and differentiability.
• Geometry and Trigonometry: Coordinate geometry, 3D geometry, vectors, and applications.
• Statistics and Probability: Probability theory, random variables, distributions, hypothesis testing.

C. Physics:

• Mechanics: Kinematics, dynamics, laws of motion, work, energy, and power.
• Electromagnetism: Electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic induction.
• Optics and Modern Physics: Reflection, refraction, wave optics, quantum mechanics.
• Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer, kinetic theory of gases.

D. Chemistry:

• Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic table, coordination compounds, chemical bonding, metallurgy.
• Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons, functional groups, reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopy.
• Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry: Instrumental methods of analysis, chromatography, spectroscopy.

E. Biology:

• Botany: Plant anatomy, taxonomy, genetics, ecology, and physiology.
• Zoology: Animal physiology, classification, evolution, human anatomy, and reproductive biology.
• Microbiology: Microbial classification, structure, genetics, and immunology.
• Biotechnology: Genetic engineering, bioprocess technology, bioinformatics.

F. History:

• Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Mauryan and Gupta empires.
• Medieval India: Sultanate period, Mughal Empire, Marathas, and South Indian Kingdoms.
• Modern India: Freedom struggle, reform movements, post-independence development.
• World History: Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, Cold War, and global issues.

G. Geography:

• Physical Geography: Landforms, climate, oceans, biogeography.
• Human Geography: Population, settlement, urbanization, cultural and political geography.
• Economic Geography: Agriculture, industry, transport, trade, and resources.
• Geographical Techniques: Cartography, GIS, remote sensing, and field surveys.

H. Commerce:

• Accounting and Finance: Financial statements, auditing, cost accounting, financial management.
• Business Laws: Contract law, company law, consumer protection, and corporate governance.
• Economics: Micro and macroeconomics, Indian economy, international trade.
• Management: Principles of management, marketing, HR management, and business ethics.

I. Physical Education:

• Foundations of Physical Education: Philosophy, history, and principles of physical education.
• Anatomy and Physiology: Muscular and skeletal systems, body functions during exercise.
• Sports Training: Coaching methods, fitness training, sports psychology, and nutrition.
• Rules of Games and Sports: Athletics, team games, individual sports, and officiating techniques.

2. Educational Methodology (30 Questions):

• Teaching-Learning Process: Concepts, approaches, and methods of teaching.
• Curriculum Development: Principles, planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum.
• Educational Psychology: Learning theories, motivation, memory, intelligence, and individual differences.
• Evaluation and Assessment: Types of assessment, tools, techniques, and feedback.
• Classroom Management: Strategies, student behavior, classroom communication, and instructional aids.

3. General Knowledge (10 Questions):

• Current Affairs: National and international news, major events, awards, and honors.
• General Science: Basic concepts of physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science.
• Geography: Physical geography of India, climate, vegetation, and resources.
• History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu: Major events, freedom struggle, cultural heritage.
• Indian Polity and Economy: Constitution, governance, public administration, economic planning.

2. Certificate Verification:

Candidates who clear the written exam are called for certificate verification to check their eligibility, qualifications, and authenticity of the submitted documents.