TN TRB BEO Exam Pattern 2023

TN TRB BEO – If you are preparing for the TN TRB Block Educational Officer (BEO) exam, it is essential to have a comprehensive study plan that includes practicing with TN TRB BEO Previous Year Papers, examine the syllabus. To help you in your preparation, you can download the TN TRB BEO Previous Year Question Papers, syllabus and refer exam pattern.

Check out the TN TRB Block Education Officer Exam Pattern from this section.

Note:

• Part A – Minimum Qualifying marks – Minimum 40% marks in part – A examination (minimum qualifying marks) only to be eligible for the next level of evaluation of the main examination answer sheet.
• Part B – Minimum Eligibility Test – Candidates have to secure a minimum of 50% of marks in the examination (for SC-45% marks, ST-40% marks).

TN TRB BEO Syllabus 2023

Part I – Core Subjects

Unit 1 – History of Tamil Literature

• angam Age to Present

– Sangam Literature – Notes on Sangam Literature

– Compilation Method of Idylls (Paattu) and Anthologies (Thogai)

– Significance of Sangam Literature

• Eighteen Lesser Texts (Pathinenkilkanakku)
• Significance of Tamil Books of Law (Needhi Noolgal)
• The Five Great Epics (Aimperumkappiyangaḷ)
• The Five Small Epics (Ainchirumkappiyangal)

• Bhakti Literature, Thevaram, Naalayira Dhivya Prabhandham, Thirumandhiram, Thiruppugazh, Pattinathaar, Arunagirinathar, Thaayumaanavar, Vallalar, Kambaramayanam, Mahabharatham, Periya Puranam, Thiruvilayadal Puranam
• Sitrilakkiyangal, 96 Prabhandhangal, Kovai, Pillaitamil, Kalambagam, Ula, Thoodhu, Parani, Pallu, Kuravanji
• Religious sects growth by Tamil – Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianism
• Siddhargal, Social Reformation (Samooga Seerthiruttham)
• Present Day Tamil Literature – Development of Tamil Prose, Tamil Fiction, Novels, Short Stories, Tamil Folklores, Essays, Literature
• Tamil Grammar – Letters, Words, Meanings, Yaappu Ilakkanam, Ani Ilakkanam

Unit 2 – History of English Literature

• Development of Prose, Poetry, Fiction, Drama and Grammar
• Approaches to Literature (From 1830 to the Present day) – Modern Drama, Modern Fiction, Literary Movements, Literary Criticism and Theory, Teaching of English in India, Journalism and Creative Writing in English, British English Literature – American English Literature, Indian English Literature
• English Language and Grammar, Origin of English Language, General Characteristics of Old and Middle English, Rise and Growth of Modern English, Growth of Vocabulary – Greek, Latin, French, Italian, Scandinavian and other foreign influences, Word Formation, Change of meaning, The Makers of English – Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton and Dr. Johnson, Basic English Grammar – Parts of Speech, Tenses, Voice, Singular/ Plural, Spelling Reforms

Unit 3 – Mathematical Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests

Data Analysis, Conversion of Information to Data – Presentation and Interpretation of Data-Tables, Graphs and Diagrams, Analytical Interpretation of Data Simplification, Percentage,Highest Common Factor (HCF), Lowest Common Multiple (LCM), Ratio and Proportion Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Area, Volume, Time & Work Decision Making and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Puzzles, Dice Numerals, Verbals and Non verbals

Unit 4 – General Science

Physics:

• Units and Measurement
• Laws of motions
• Force, Work, Energy and Power
• Properties of Matter
• Current Electricity
• Magnetism
• Heat, Light and Sound
• Atomic Devices
• Electronic Devices

Chemistry:

• Classification of Matter
• Stoichiometry
• Types of Reactions
• Extraction of Metals (Zn, Cu, Al, Au, Ag, Pb)
• Acids and Bases
• Periodic Classification
• Chemical Bonding
• Compounds of Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Sulphur
• Gas Laws
• Drugs, Fertilizers, Dyes and Polymers

Botany:

• Plant Physiology
• Cell – Basic Unit of Life
• Photosynthesis – Its significance
• Families – Malvaceae, Solanaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Musaceae and their economic importance
• Plant Pathology, Bio Technology, Tissue Culture

Zoology:

• Human Physiology – Human Body Functions
• Environmental Biology
• Global Warming- Greenhouse Effect
• Ozone Layer Depletion
• Applied Biology – Genetics and Evolution
• Dairy, Poultry, Pisciculture, Fish Farming, Health and Hygiene

Unit 5 – History – National Movements of Tamil Nadu and India and Constitutional Development

• South Indian History – Culture and Heritage of Tamil People – Advent of European Invasion, Expansion and Consolidation of British Rule, Effect of British Rule on socio-economic factor – Social reforms and religious movements – India since Independence
• Characteristics of Indian culture – Unity in Diversity; Race, colour, language, custom – India as a secular state, Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music, Growth of rationalism
• Advent of Europeans, Early uprising against British rule – 1857 Revolt – Indian National Congress, Emergence of National Leaders, Growth of Militant Movements – Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle – Birth of political parties/ political system in India since Independence – Dravidian movement in TN, Political parties and populist schemes – Prominent personalities in the various spheres; Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy
• Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution, Salient features of the Constitution, Union, State and Territory – Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Human Rights Charter – Union Legislature, Parliament, State Executive, State Legislature, Assembly, Status of Jammu and Kashmir – Local Government, Panchayat Raj – Tamil Nadu – Judiciary in law, Rule of Lae/Due Process of Law, Indian Federalism, Centre-State Relations, Emergency Provisions – Elections, Election Commissions – Union and State – Amendments to Constitution, Schedules to Constitution, Administrative reforms and Tribunals – Corruption in Public Life, Anti Corruption Measures – Central Vigilance Commission, Lok Adalats, Ombudsman – Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Right to Information, Central and State Commissions, Empowerment of Women.

Unit 6 – Physical Geography and Economic, Commercial Geography of India

• Universe – Solar System, Earth and Atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate, Water Resources – Geography of India, Physical Features: Soil, minerals and natural resources, Natural Vegetation, Forest and Wildlife – Agricultural Pattern, Livestock and Fisheries – Social Geography, Population – Density and Distribution- Natural Calamities – Disaster Management- Geographical Landmarks, Policy on environment and ecology – Geography of Tamil Nadu
• Nature of Indian economy, Five year plan models – an assessment, Land reforms and agriculture, Application of Science in agriculture – Industrial Growth, Role of Public Sector and disinvestment, Development of infrastructure, National Income, Rural Welfare oriented programmes – Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty, HRD (Human Resource Development) – Sustainable Economic Growth, Economic Trends in Tamil Nadu – Energy – Different Sources and Development – Finance Commission, Planning Commission, National Development Council – Current Socio-Economic Problems, New Economic Policy and Government Sector, NITI Aayog, Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization and Marketing

Unit 7 – General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Latest diary of events – National, National Symbols, Profile of States – Eminent persons & places in news, Sports & Games, Books & Authors, Awards & Honors – Latest historical events, India & its neighbors – Science & Technology – Latest inventions – Latest discoveries in Health Science, Mass media and Communication

Part II – Child Psychology and Pedagogy/ Education Methodology

• Unit 1 – Human Growth and Development
• Unit 2 – History of English Literature
• Unit 3 – Social, Emotional and Moral Development
• Unit 4 – Learning
• Unit 5 – Intelligence and Creativity
• Unit 6 – Motivation & Group Dynamics
• Unit 7 – Personality and Assessment
• Unit 8 – Mental Health and Hygiene
• Unit 9 – Guidance and Counselling
• Unit 10 – History of Educational Development in Tamil Nadu

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