First Paper Syllabus Sec. Level Teacher Service

First Paper Syllabus Sec. Level Teacher Service Overview:

 Written Examination Overview:

1. Total Written Exam Marks: 200

   1. Paper 1: General Examination – 100 Marks

   2. Paper 2: Subject-Specific Examination – 100 Marks

2. Candidates must pass the General Examination to qualify for the Subject-Specific Examination.

3. Final results will be calculated as:
   Marks obtained in Subject Exam + 50% of General Exam Marks

 General Examination (Paper 1)

• Full Marks: 100

• Pass Marks: 50

• Total Questions: 50

• Marks per Question: 2

• Question Type: Objective / Multiple Choice (MCQs)

• Time Duration: 1 Hour

• Negative Marking: 0.2 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.

• This exam is common for all advertised subjects.

Paper 2: Subject-Specific Examination Details:

• Full Marks: 100

• Pass Marks: 40

• Total Questions: 10

• Marks per Question: 10

• Question Type: Subjective / Analytical (written answers)

• Time Duration: 3 Hours

Syllabus Sections, Marks & Question Distribution

1. General Knowledge

   • Weightage: 40 Marks

   • Number of Questions: 20

2. Basic Educational Knowledge

   • Weightage: 24 Marks

   • Number of Questions: 12

3. Intellectual Ability Test (IQ Test)

   • Weightage: 16 Marks

   • Number of Questions: 8

4. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

   • Weightage: 10 Marks

   • Number of Questions: 5

5. Constitution, Education Act, and Rules

   • Weightage: 10 Marks

   • Number of Questions: 5

Key Notes:

1. A time limit of 1 hour is set for the objective/multiple-choice examination.

2. For each incorrect answer in the objective/multiple-choice questions, 20% of the marks allocated to that question will be deducted. However, no marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.

3. Even if a particular law (Act, Regulation) or policy is mentioned in this syllabus, any amendment made up to 3 months before the exam date (either added, removed, or updated) will be considered part of the syllabus.

4. The General Examination will be common for all advertised subject areas.

5. Only those candidates who pass the General Examination will be eligible to appear in the Subject-Specific Examination.

6. The final written exam result will be prepared by adding 50% of the marks obtained in the General Exam to the marks obtained in the Subject-Specific Exam.

A. General Knowledge (40 Marks)

1. Information about the Universe

• Solar system: sun, planets, satellites, stars

• Earth: introduction, origin, and motion

2. World Geography

• Oceans and continents

• Geographical regions and their characteristics

• Location, latitude, longitude, international date line, time and distance

• Earthquakes and volcanoes

• Climate, mountain ranges, deserts, rivers, glaciers

3. Geography of Nepal

• Geographical location and landform features

• Natural resources: types, availability, and current status

• Geographical diversity and human lifestyle

• Climate types, characteristics, and impacts

4. History, Culture, and Social System of Nepal

• Ancient period: Kirat and Lichhavi eras

• Medieval period: social, economic, and political aspects

• Modern history: major political events, causes, and effects

• Structure of Nepalese society

• Social customs, traditions, values, and beliefs

• Cultural heritage: types, condition, features, importance, and preservation

5. Economic Development of Nepal

• Nature of Nepalese economy

• Infrastructure of development: education, health, agriculture, industry, trade, tourism, transportation, communication, electricity

• Planned development: current periodic plan and budget

• National pride projects

6. Environment, Science, and Technology

• Elements, goals, objectives, and strategies of sustainable development

• Global warming, climate change, greenhouse effect, environmental pollution

• Ecosystem and human impact

• Current state of population, urbanization, and migration

• Biotechnology, information and communication technology (ICT), and alternative energy

• Development of science and technology

7. International Relations and Organizations

• United Nations: organs, specialized agencies, and their activities

• Regional organizations: SAARC and BIMSTEC

• World Bank and Asian Development Bank

8. Current Affairs

• National and international political, social, economic, scientific, and cultural current events

B. Educational and Pedagogical Knowledge (24 Marks)

1. Introduction to Education and Educational Development in Nepal

• Nature, objectives, and functions of education

• Modern trends in education

• History of modern education in Nepal

2. Educational Psychology

• Concept and need of educational psychology

• Human development: concept of growth and development

• Adolescence: interests and changes during adolescence

3. Learning Process and Learning Theories

• Factors affecting learning: transfer of learning, memory and forgetting, motivation

• Introduction, characteristics, and educational applications of learning theories:

  • Classical Conditioning Theory

  • Operant Conditioning Theory

  • Trial and Error Learning Theory

  • Insightful Learning Theory

  • Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Developmental Theory

  • Bandura’s Social Learning Theory

4. Curriculum and Textbooks

• Concept, objectives, scope, and sequence of curriculum

• Development and current practices of school-level curriculum in Nepal

• National Curriculum Framework 2076 (for school education)

• Curriculum, textbooks, and teacher’s guide

5. Teaching-Learning Plans, Methods, and Materials

• Educational planning

• Teaching-learning methods

• Teaching materials: meaning, classification, development, and use

6. Evaluation and Examination

• Concept, types, tools, and characteristics of evaluation and examination

• Question paper design, specification table, question analysis, validity and reliability

• Continuous student assessment and grading system

• Analysis and use of exam results, National Assessment of Student Achievement (NASA) report

7. Educational Management and School Organization

• Concept of classroom management and managing diversity

• Types of teaching: classroom teaching, multi-grade teaching, subject teaching, integrated teaching

• Conflict, disaster, and crisis management in schools

8. Teacher Professional Development and Educational Research

• Teacher Training and Capacity Development
  Refers to pre-service and in-service training programs aimed at enhancing teachers' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional behaviors. It includes:

  • Pedagogical training for effective classroom instruction.

  • Subject-specific knowledge updates.

  • Classroom management strategies.

  • Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching.

  • Assessment and evaluation techniques.

• Teacher Competency Framework 2072 (2015 A.D.)
  This framework outlines the essential competencies teachers in Nepal should possess. Key areas include:

  • Pedagogical knowledge and skills.

  • Classroom leadership and management.

  • Planning, implementing, and assessing learning.

  • Professional ethics and lifelong learning.

  • Collaboration with school stakeholders and communities.

• Educational Research: Meaning, Need, and Application

  • Meaning: A systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to improve teaching and learning.

  • Need: Helps identify problems, test solutions, improve education systems, and inform policy decisions.

  • Application: Includes case studies and action research that teachers conduct in classrooms to improve practice based on evidence.

Section C: General Mental Ability Test

1. Verbal Intelligence Test

• Word Knowledge Tests
  Assess vocabulary, meaning of words, and language comprehension.

• Analogies
  Measure logical relationships between pairs of words or concepts. Example: Hot is to Cold as Day is to ___?

• Verbal Classification
  Grouping words into categories based on similar features. Identifying the word that doesn't belong.

• Antonyms and Synonyms
  Questions involving opposite or similar meanings of words.

• Verbal Puzzles and Jumbled Words
  Involve rearranging letters or solving puzzles based on language logic and grammar.

2. Mathematical Ability

• Series Problems
  Number or pattern sequences where the next item must be predicted.

• Fill in the Missing Numbers
  Requires identifying patterns to complete number sequences.

• Mathematical Puzzles
  Logical reasoning problems based on arithmetic and pattern recognition.

• Fraction and Decimal
  Questions related to operations and conversions between fractions and decimals.

• Percentage and Ratio
  Solving real-life problems using ratios, proportions, and percentage calculations.

• Profit, Loss, Time and Work
  Problems related to basic business math and time management in tasks.

• Data Checking, Data Interpretation and Verification
  Tests ability to read tables/charts, interpret data, and verify logical consistency.

3. Spatial Reasoning Skills

• Object Assembly
  Assembling broken parts of a picture or shape into a complete object.

• Digit Symbol / Coding
  Assigning correct symbols or codes based on a logical pattern or table.

• Picture Arrangement
  Sequencing images logically to form a meaningful story or process.

• Picture Completion
  Identifying the missing part of an image or pattern.

• Matrix Reasoning
  Solving pattern-based questions presented in matrix form by identifying rules.

4. Visual / Perceptual Skills

• Drawing Conclusions from Limited Information
  Ability to make logical inferences based on partial or related pieces of data.

• Identifying Similar Items
  Picking out identical objects or figures from a group of slightly varied ones.

• Identifying the Odd One Out
  Selecting the item that differs in characteristics from the rest.

Section D: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

(10 Marks)

1. Computer: Introduction, Types, Hardware, Software, and Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Email, Internet

• Introduction to Computers: Definition, evolution, and uses of computers in education and administration.

• Types of Computers: Desktop, laptop, tablet, mainframe, supercomputers – based on purpose and capacity.

• Hardware Components: Input devices (keyboard, mouse), output devices (monitor, printer), storage devices (HDD, SSD), CPU, RAM.

• Software Types:

  • System Software: Operating systems like Windows, Linux.

  • Application Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint for document creation, calculations, and presentations.

• Email and Internet:

  • Basics of email creation, sending, receiving.

  • Internet browsing, search engines, downloading/uploading content.

2. Basic Knowledge of Common Software Used in Schools

• Use of educational software for managing:

  • Student records.

  • Attendance and exam results.

  • Timetables and administrative reports.

• Examples: EMIS (Education Management Information System), LMS (Learning Management Systems).

3. Use of ICT in Teaching and Learning

• Audio-Visual and Interactive Digital Materials: Use of multimedia to enhance classroom engagement.

• E-Library: Accessing and managing digital books and resources.

• Development and Management: Creating digital content using software tools and managing resources (cloud storage, file systems).

4. Basic Knowledge about Cybercrime and Cybersecurity

• Cybercrime: Unauthorized access, data theft, online fraud, phishing.

• Cybersecurity: Safe internet practices, strong passwords, antivirus, data protection, and ethical use of technology.

Section E: Constitution and Education-Related Acts and Rules

(10 Marks)

1. Constitution of Nepal

• Fundamental rights related to education.

• Structure of federal, provincial, and local governments and their responsibilities in the education sector.

• Right to education as a fundamental right (Article 31).

2. Education Act, 2028 B.S.

• Legal foundation for Nepal’s school education.

• Provisions for school operation, management, curriculum, examination system, and teacher recruitment.

3. Education Regulations, 2059 B.S.

• Detailed guidelines and procedures for implementing the Education Act.

• Covers school management committee, teacher appointment procedures, and student enrollment.

4. Teachers Service Commission Regulations, 2057 B.S.

• Rules regarding:

  • Teacher recruitment, selection process, and examination.

  • Service conditions, promotion, transfer, and disciplinary actions.

5. Local Government Operation Act, 2074 B.S. (Education-Related Provisions)

• Delegates educational responsibilities to local levels.

• Local governments' role in school establishment, teacher management, monitoring, and budgeting.

Conclusion:

Understanding Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and educational laws is essential for modern teachers. ICT helps enhance teaching through digital tools, while knowledge of Nepal’s constitution and education-related acts ensures teachers follow legal frameworks, support school management, and contribute to quality education delivery effectively.