KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) Subject-Specific Knowledge (Post-wise) Syllabus

Subject-Specific Knowledge (Post-wise) syllabus — full chapter and topic list

Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Subject-Specific Knowledge (Post-wise) in KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT), not a summary of it.

1. 1

   PRT Core Subjects (Classes I-V)

   3 topics

   • Mathematics for Primary
     • Numbers, operations and fractions
     • Geometry, measurement and data handling
     • Pedagogy of primary mathematics
   • Environmental Studies (EVS)
     • Family, plants, animals and food
     • Water, shelter, travel and things we make
     • Pedagogy and integration of EVS
   • Language and Literacy
     • Early reading and writing
     • Multilingual classroom strategies
2. 2

   TGT Subjects (Classes VI-X)

   3 topics

   • TGT Mathematics and Science
     • Algebra, geometry and mensuration
     • Physics, chemistry and biology fundamentals
   • TGT Social Science
     • History, geography, civics and economics
     • Map work and contemporary issues
   • TGT Languages
     • English literature and grammar
     • Hindi sahitya and vyakaran
     • Sanskrit grammar and texts
3. 3

   PGT Subjects (Classes XI-XII)

   4 topics

   • PGT Sciences
     • Physics: mechanics, electricity and optics
     • Chemistry: physical, organic and inorganic
     • Biology: botany, zoology and genetics
   • PGT Mathematics
     • Calculus, algebra and vectors
     • Probability, statistics and coordinate geometry
   • PGT Commerce and Humanities
     • Accountancy, business studies and economics
     • History, geography and political science
   • PGT Computer Science
     • Programming and data structures
     • Database, networking and operating systems
4. 4

   Co-Scholastic and Special Posts

   3 topics

   • Physical Education
     • Anatomy, physiology and fitness
     • Rules of games and sports training
   • Art, Music and Work Education
     • Fundamentals of art and craft
     • Vocal, instrumental and dance basics
   • Library Science
     • Classification and cataloguing
     • Library management and digital resources

Subject-Specific Knowledge (Post-wise) flashcards for KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT)

25 of 52 cards from the Subject-Specific Knowledge (Post-wise) deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. In primary mathematics pedagogy, what are the four operations taught in the order recommended by NCERT for building number sense?

   Addition, subtraction, multiplication, then division — introduced concretely (objects), then pictorially, then abstractly (symbols), following the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) sequence.

2. What is the difference between a cardinal number and an ordinal number in primary mathematics?

   A cardinal number tells 'how many' (quantity, e.g., 5 apples); an ordinal number tells position or rank (e.g., 5th in line).

3. Define a 'fraction' and name its two parts.

   A fraction represents a part of a whole. It has a numerator (top, parts taken) and a denominator (bottom, total equal parts).

4. What is the formula for the area and perimeter of a rectangle?

   Area = length x breadth; Perimeter = 2 x (length + breadth).

5. In primary maths, what is the place value of the digit 7 in the number 4,732?

   7 is in the hundreds place, so its place value is 700.

6. What is Environmental Studies (EVS) and at which primary stage is it taught as an integrated subject?

   EVS is an integrated subject combining science, social studies and environmental awareness, taught at the primary stage (Classes 3 to 5) under the NCF framework.

7. Name the six themes around which the NCERT EVS syllabus for primary classes is organised.

   Family and Friends; Food; Water; Shelter; Travel; and Things We Make and Do.

8. In EVS, what is the difference between a herbivore, carnivore and omnivore?

   Herbivores eat only plants; carnivores eat only other animals; omnivores eat both plants and animals.

9. What are the three states of matter taught in primary EVS, with one everyday example each?

   Solid (ice/stone), liquid (water/milk), and gas (air/water vapour).

10. In EVS, what is the water cycle and name its main stages?

    The continuous movement of water on Earth: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection (runoff/groundwater).

11. What are the three stages of language acquisition emphasised in early literacy?

    Listening and speaking (oral language), reading (decoding), and writing (encoding) — oral skills precede print literacy.

12. In literacy instruction, what is the difference between phonics and the whole-language approach?

    Phonics teaches letter-sound relationships to decode words systematically; whole-language teaches reading by recognising whole words in meaningful context. Balanced literacy combines both.

13. What is 'emergent literacy'?

    The reading and writing knowledge, skills and attitudes that develop in a child before formal schooling, such as recognising print, scribbling, and understanding that print carries meaning.

14. Define a phoneme and a grapheme in language and literacy.

    A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language; a grapheme is the written symbol (letter or letters) that represents a phoneme.

15. What is the difference between LSRW skills in language learning?

    LSRW = Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing — the four basic language skills; listening and reading are receptive (input), speaking and writing are productive (output).

16. State Newton's three laws of motion, relevant to TGT Mathematics and Science.

    1) An object stays at rest or in uniform motion unless acted on by a force (inertia). 2) Force = mass x acceleration (F = ma). 3) Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

17. What is the Pythagorean theorem and when does it apply?

    In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides: a² + b² = c². It applies only to right triangles.

18. In TGT science, what is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

    A physical change alters form/state but not composition and is usually reversible (e.g., melting ice); a chemical change forms a new substance and is usually irreversible (e.g., burning paper).

19. What is photosynthesis and write its word equation?

    The process by which green plants make food using sunlight: Carbon dioxide + Water --(sunlight, chlorophyll)--> Glucose + Oxygen.

20. In TGT mathematics, what is the quadratic formula for solving ax² + bx + c = 0?

    x = [-b ± √(b² - 4ac)] / (2a), where the discriminant b² - 4ac determines the nature of the roots.

21. For TGT Social Science, what are the three branches of government under the doctrine of separation of powers?

    Legislature (makes laws), Executive (implements laws), and Judiciary (interprets laws).

22. What are the four spheres of the Earth studied in geography?

    Lithosphere (land), Hydrosphere (water), Atmosphere (air), and Biosphere (living things).

23. In Indian history, in which years did the First War of Independence and Indian Independence occur?

    The Revolt/First War of Independence was in 1857; India gained independence on 15 August 1947.

24. What is the difference between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution?

    Fundamental Rights (Part III) are justiciable and enforceable in court; Directive Principles (Part IV) are non-justiciable guidelines for the State to frame policy.

25. For TGT Languages, what is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

    A phrase is a group of words without a subject-verb pair; a clause contains a subject and a predicate (verb). A clause can be independent or dependent.

See more Subject-Specific Knowledge (Post-wise) flashcards →

Planning Subject-Specific Knowledge (Post-wise) for KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT)

Subject-Specific Knowledge (Post-wise) (KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT)) FAQ