Kerala HSS Physics Teacher PSC Question Paper and Answers in PDF Format

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  • Total Questions: 100
  • Total Exam Time : 75 Minutes
  • Medium of Exam: Malayalam/ English
  • Difficulty Level: Same as the Original PSC Test
Notification Number Name of the Post Department
721/2025 Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) PhysicsKerala Higher Secondary Education

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Kerala Higher Secondary School Physics Teacher PSC Exam Syllabus and Mark Distribution

Part / Module Subject Area Key Topics & Details Marks
Part I: Physics Module 1 Classical Mechanics: Constraints, Generalized coordinates, D'Alembert's principle, Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations, Kepler problem, H-J equation, Euler angles, Coriolis forces, and Chaos. 7
Module 2 Mathematical Methods & Group Theory: Fourier series/transforms, Special functions (Gamma, Beta, Bessel, Legendre, Hermite, Laguerre), and Complex analysis (Cauchy-Riemann, Residues). 7
Module 3 (a) Electronics: FET applications, Photodetectors, Solar cells, Operational Amplifiers (OPAMP) as inverters/filters, Multivibrators, and Communication systems (Satellite/Microwave/FM). 7
Module 3 (b) Microprocessor: Organization of microcomputers, Intel 8085 architecture and data transfer, A/D converters, and Overview of 8051 microcontroller. 7
Module 4 Quantum Mechanics: Hilbert space, Operators, Angular momentum, Pauli spin matrices, Perturbation theory, Stark/Zeeman effects, and Klein-Gordon equation. 7
Module 5 Statistical Mechanics: Phase space, Liouville's theorem, Equipartition theorem, Density matrix, and Bose/Fermi gas behavior (Paramagnetism/Diamagnetism). 7
Module 6 Nuclear and Particle Physics: Binding energy, Nuclear forces, Parity violation, Quark model, Quantum chromodynamics, and Shell structure. 7
Module 7 Solid State Physics: Miller indices, Brillouin zones, Specific heat models, Band theory, Dielectric/Ferroelectric properties, and Superconductivity (Type I/II, Cooper pairs). 7
Module 8 Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy: Non-rigid rotator spectrum, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, Raman effect, and Mossbauer Spectroscopy. 7
Module 9 Lasers and Fibre Optics: Einstein coefficients, Q-Switching, Mode locking, Solid state/Gas/Dye/Semiconductor lasers, and Optical fiber attenuation/losses. 7
Part II Research Methodology & Teaching Aptitude: Teaching objectives and methods; Research types, ethics, and thesis writing format. 10
Part III Indian Constitution & Social Welfare: Preamble, Fundamental Rights/Duties, Directive Principles, Legislature, Judiciary, RTI, and Food Security Act. 10
Part IV GK, Current Affairs & Kerala Renaissance: Socio-religious reform movements (SNDP, NSS), Social revolts (Vaikom/Guruvayoor Sathyagraha), and Renaissance leaders. 10
Total Marks 100

Kerala Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) Physics Exam Notification

Department Kerala Higher Secondary Education
Name of Post Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) Physics
Monthly Salary of an HSST Physics Teacher 45,600 - 95,600/- Indian Rupees
Number of HSST Physics vacancies Anticipated Vacancies
Last Date To Apply 04-02-2026
Written Test Date of HSST Physics
Date Of Downloading Hall Tickets
HSST Physics PSC Exam Cut-Off Mark
Date Of Publishing Rank List of HSST Physics

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The Educational Requirements to Apply for the Higher Secondary School Teacher Physics Exam

  1. Master's Degree in the Physics with not less than 50% marks from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in the respective subject by a University in Kerala

  2. (1) B.Ed in the Physics acquired after a regular course of study from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognized as equivalent thereto by a University in Kerala.

    (2) In the absence of persons with B.Ed. Degree in the Physics subject, B.Ed Degree acquired in the concerned faculty as specified in the Acts and Statutes of any of the Universities in Kerala.

    (3) In the absence of persons with B.Ed. Degree as specified in items (1) and (2) above, persons with B.Ed. Degree in any subject acquired after a regular course of study from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognized as equivalent thereto by any of the Universities in Kerala.

  3. Must have passed the State Eligibility Test (SET) for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher conducted by Government of Kerala or by the agency authorized by the State Government.

The Age Limit to Apply for the Higher Secondary School Teacher Physics Post

The age limit for a general category applicant is 20 to 40. Refer to the table below for the upper age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST applicants.

S.NO. CATEGORIES EXTENT OF AGE CONCESSION
1 General Category 0 years
2 OBC 3 years
3 SC/ST 5 years

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Reference

  1. https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2026-01/noti-716-721-25.pdf
  2. https://www.hseportal.kerala.gov.in/hse/public/institutions
  3. https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/
  4. https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/shortlists
  5. https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/63__Higher%20Secondary_teacher_physics.pdf

Author: Hari Krishnan

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Hari Krishnan is the senior tutor at CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions' Thiruvananthapuram PSC Coaching branch. He is a postgraduate from Kerala University and has been training Kerala PSC aspirants since 2011. He is a recognized figure among the most successful Kerala PSC tutors in Thiruvananthapuram.

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