The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released a new syllabus and exam pattern for the 2024 PGT recruitment exam, applicable to both Mewat Cadre and the rest of Haryana. The HPSC conducts the Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) exam to recruit qualified candidates for teaching positions in various subjects at the senior secondary level in Haryana schools. If you’re aiming to crack the HPSC PGT 2024 exam, this article will help you understand the latest syllabus and plan your exam strategy effectively. Also Read: SSC CHSL Syllabus 2024
The Haryana HPSC PGT Syllabus 2024 has been updated with a new exam pattern for 3,069 PGT posts. The revised syllabus includes two written exams and an interview. To excel in this exam, it is crucial to thoroughly understand the latest syllabus. Take a look at the overview of the HPSC PGT Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern below.
| HPSC PGT Exam Syllabus 2024 Overview |
| Exam Name | HPSC PGT Recruitment 2024 |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Vacancies | – 1 Mark for the Correct Answer – Negative Marking- ⅓rd mark |
| Application Begin | 25/07/2024 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 14/08/2024 |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | Rs. 47600- 151100/- |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| Application Fees | Gen (Male)/ Other State (Male): ₹ 1000/- Gen (Female)/ Other State (Female)/ SC/ BCA/ BCB/ ESM/ EWS: ₹ 250/- PH/PwD (HR): ₹ 0/- |
| Payment Mode | Online |
| HPSC PGT Exam Pattern 2024 |
| SI | Exam Component | Total Marks/Questions | Weightage | Exam Type | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Screening Test | 100 | – | Objective | 25% |
| 2 | Subject Knowledge Test | 150 | 87.5% | Descriptive | 35% |
| 3 | Interview | – | 12.5% | – | – |
HPSC PGT Syllabus 2024
Here, we provide a detailed overview of the HPSC PGT syllabus for the common sections, which include Educational Psychology, Pedagogy, and General sections such as General Awareness, Reasoning, Mental Ability, and Numerical Ability.
| SI | Subject | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Psychology | 1. Concepts and Functions: Understand the basics of educational psychology. 2. Developmental Characteristics: Learn about the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development of adolescent learners and how it affects teaching. 3. Learning Principles: Study behavioral, cognitive, and constructivist learning principles and their impact on senior secondary students. 4. Mental Health: Explore mental health concepts, adjustment mechanisms, and emotional intelligence and their relevance to teaching. |
| 2 | Pedagogy | 1. Communication Skills: Improve your teaching communication skills. 2. Teaching Models: Familiarize yourself with various teaching models like advance organizer, concept attainment, information processing, and inquiry training. 3. Teaching Materials: Learn how to prepare and use teaching materials effectively. 4. Cooperative Learning: Understand the principles of cooperative learning. |
| 3 | General Awareness | 1. General Knowledge: Be aware of current events and general knowledge. 2. Reasoning and Mental Ability: Practice reasoning, mental ability, and comprehension. 3. Logical and Analytical Reasoning: Develop skills in logical reasoning and problem-solving. 4. Basic Numeracy: Brush up on basic math skills. 5. Data Interpretation: Learn how to interpret data accurately. 6. Haryana Specific Questions: Prepare for questions related to the history, geography, polity, economy, and culture of Haryana. |
Download HPSC PGT Syllabus 2024 (PDF)
You can download the HPSC PGT Syllabus 2024 using the links provided below. The syllabus for each subject is available for both the Mewat Cadre and the Rest of Haryana (ROH) Cadre.
| SI No. | Subject | Mewat Syllabus | Rest of the Haryana (ROH) Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History | Download | Download |
| 2 | Commerce | Download | Download |
| 3 | Computer Science | Download | Download |
| 4 | Fine Arts | Download | Download |
| 5 | Maths | Download | Download |
| 6 | Music | Download | Download |
| 7 | Physical Education | Download | Download |
| 8 | Geography | Download | – |
| 9 | Economics | Download | – |
| 10 | Political Science | Download | – |
| 11 | Physics | Download | – |
| 12 | Chemistry | Download | – |
| 13 | Biology | Download | – |
| 14 | English | Download | – |
| 15 | Hindi | Download | – |
| 16 | Urdu | Download | – |
| 176 | Home Science | Download | – |
| 18 | Psychology | Download | – |
| 19 | Sociology | Download | – |
HPSC PGT Screening Test 2024
The HPSC PGT Screening Test is intended to shortlist candidates for the Subject Knowledge Test and Interview but will not be used for the final selection. Here is an overview of the Screening Test and its components:
| Paper | Section | Total Questions/Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening Test | Education Psychology, Pedagogy, General Awareness, Reasoning, General Mental Ability, Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Basic Numeracy, Data Interpretation, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and Culture of Haryana | 20 Questions | 2 Hours |
| Subject Knowledge Test | Concerned Subject | 150 Questions | 3 Hours |
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