The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has announced a new syllabus and exam pattern for the Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) recruitment. This applies to PGT vacancies for both the Mewat Cadre and the rest of Haryana. The HPSC conducts the PGT exam to recruit teachers for senior secondary schools in Haryana across various subjects. If you're preparing for the HPSC PGT 2024 exam, this guide will help you understand the latest syllabus and plan your study effectively.
HPSC PGT Exam Pattern 2024
The HPSC PGT Exam for 2024 consists of two written tests and an interview. Here’s a simple breakdown:
- Screening Test: This objective test has 100 marks. Candidates need a minimum of 25% to qualify.
- Subject Knowledge Test: This descriptive test carries 150 marks and requires a minimum of 35% to pass.
- Interview: The interview makes up 12.5% of the total weightage.
HPSC PGT Screening Test 2024
The Screening Test is the first stage, used to shortlist candidates for the Subject Knowledge Test and Interview. It will not be used for the final selection. Here’s a look at the test format:
- Sections: Includes topics like Educational Psychology, Pedagogy, General Awareness, Reasoning, General Mental Ability, Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Basic Numeracy, Data Interpretation, and Haryana-specific topics.
- Total Questions/Marks: 20 questions to be answered in 2 hours.
HPSC PGT Syllabus 2024 Common Sections
Educational Psychology
- Concepts and Functions: Basics of educational psychology.
- Developmental Characteristics: Physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development of adolescents.
- Learning Principles: Behavioral, cognitive, and constructivist learning principles.
- Mental Health: Concepts of mental health, adjustment mechanisms, and emotional intelligence.
Pedagogy
- Communication Skills: Effective teaching communication.
- Teaching Models: Advance organizer, concept attainment, information processing, and inquiry training.
- Teaching Materials: Preparation and use.
- Cooperative Learning: Principles of cooperative learning.
General Awareness
- General Knowledge: Current events and general knowledge.
- Reasoning and Mental Ability: Practice reasoning and comprehension skills.
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning: Develop logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic Numeracy: Basic math skills.
- Data Interpretation: Accurate data interpretation.
- Haryana Specific Questions: History, geography, polity, economy, and culture of Haryana.
HPSC PGT Syllabus 2024 PDF
| Subject | Mewat Syllabus | ROH Syllabus |
| Commerce | Download | Download |
| Computer Science | Download | Download |
| Fine Arts | Download | Download |
| History | Download | Download |
| Maths | Download | Download |
| Music | Download | Download |
| Physical Education | Download | Download |
| Political Science | Download | – |
| Biology | Download | – |
| Chemistry | Download | – |
| Economics | Download | – |
| English | Download | – |
| Geography | Download | – |
| Hindi | Download | – |
| Home Science | Download | – |
| Physics | Download | – |
| Psychology | Download | – |
| Sociology | Download | – |
| Urdu | Download | – |
HPSC PGT Marking Scheme 2024
| Subject | Marking Scheme |
| Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Hindi, History, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Commerce | Download PDF |
| Economics | Download PDF |
| Geography, Home Science, Physics, Commerce, English, Sociology, Urdu | Download PDF |
| Urdu – Mewat Cadre | Download PDF |
| Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts | Download PDF |
