Kerala Gazette No. 46 dated 20th November 2007.
PART IB ]
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
NOTIFICATION
23rd October 2007.
No. DE III (1) 10745/2007/EW.
DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION FOR JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE I. A. S., JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE I. P. S. AND JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE I. F. S. (FOR JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE I. P. S. AND JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE I. F. S. LANGUAGE TEST ONLY)—NOVEMBER 2007 1. Applications are invited from Junior Members of the I. A. S. (Allotted to Kerala State) for Admission to the Departmental Examination prescribed for then in G. O.(P) 481/Public (Special) Department dated 8-11-1963 as amended in G. O. (Ms.) 421/Public (Special) Department 19/77/PD dated: 14-1-1977, G. O. (Ms.) No. 36/77/GAD dated 1-2-1977, G. O. (Ms.) No.138/ 84/GAD dated 18-6-1984 and G. O. (Ms.) No. 489/87/GAD dated 24-9-1987, G. O. (Ms.) No.170/94/GAD dated 25-4-1994 and G. O. (Ms.) No. 249/86/GAD dated 31-7-1986.
2. The candidates from the I.F.S. and I.P.S. can also apply in response to this notification for the Language Tests (Division 'A' – Lower and Higher Standards).
3. The examinations (both Lower and Higher Standards) will be held at the Office of the Kerala Public Service Commission, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-4. The examination will be conducted from 27-12-2007, 28-12-2007, 29-12-2007, 31-12-2007, 1-1-2008 & 2-1-2008.
4. The candidates for the examinations will have to satisfy all the conditions laid down in G.O. (P) 481/Public (Special) Department dated 8-11-1963 and the amendments issued thereto.
5. Officers whose mother tongue is Malayalam are not required to pass the Language Tests. But they should furnish a declaration in the manner as prescribed in G. O. (Rt.) No. 3404/73/PD dated 25-6-1973 along with their applications.
6. (a) The fee prescribed for the test is Rs.20 per paper vide G. O. (P) 4/2000/P & ARD dated 5-2-2000.
(b) The prescribed fee must be paid into Government Treasury under the Head of Account "0051 (105) State PSC (99) Examination Fees" and the chalan in original attached to the application. Duplicate or Triplicate chalan receipts or interim receipts or certificates of remittances will not be accepted. In the case of candidates residing outside the State. Crossed Postal Orders (Payable to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, Thiruvananthapuram-4) will also be accepted.
(c) The fee once paid by a candidate will not be refunded or adjusted towards a future examination on any account. Candidates are therefore advised to satisfy themselves that the applications are in the form prescribed and the particulars requires are given correctly.
7. The syllabus of the examination, the maximum marks and the minimum required for a pass etc. are given below. Books will not be supplied from this office for reference in the examination hall.
Subjects Details of Examinations
Duration
Separate Separate
Maximum Minimum
(1)
(2)
(3) (4) (5)
Lower Standard Examinations
Division 'A' (Lower Standard) Language
Test. Also common for Junior Members of IFS prescribed as Division 'B' of the Departmental Examn. for Junior Members of the IFS in G.O. (Ms.) 549/78/GAD dated 15-12-1978 and Junior Members of the IPS prescribed as the Division 'B' of the Departmental Examination for Junior Members of IPS in G.O. (Ms.) 19/77/PD dated 14-1-1977 as amended in G.O. (Ms.) 489/87/GAD dated 24-9-1987.
2(1)
(2)
(3) (4) (5) Part I 1. Translation of an English 30 15 15 Minutes Written Test passage into Malayalam
2. Translation of a Malayalam 30 15 15 Minutes
passage into English.
3. Dictation - Taking down a 30 15 15 Minutes
passage in Malayalam dictated to him/her (50 words for Lower Std.) familiar in day-to-day administration
Part II 1. Reading a manuscript in 30 15 10 Minutes Viva-Voce Test Malayalam and explaining it
in English.
2. Answering questions in 30 15 5 Minutes
Malayalam put by the Examiners from the Malayalam passage given for Translation
3. Discussion with the Members 50 25 15 Minutes
of the Board in Malayalam on any topic of General and current interest suggested by the Board of Examination
Note:— The candidates have to pass Part I and Part II together.
120 60 3 hrs.
DIVISION 'B' 1. Penal Code Special and (without books) 30 (Lower Standard) Local Criminal Laws (with books) 90
2. Criminal Procedure Code, (with books) 90
120 60 3 hrs.
1973 (Act of 1974) (without books) 30
200 100 3 hrs.
DIVISION 'C' Revenue etc., (without books) 50 (Lower Standard) Law Board Standing Orders etc. (with books) 150
100 50 2 hrs.
(without books) 25 (with books) 75
DIVISION 'D' Law of Evidence (Lower Standard)
Higher Standard Examinations
Division 'A' (Higher Standard) Language Test. Also common for Junior Members of IFS prescribed as Division 'B' of the Departmental Examn. for Junior Members of the IFS in G. O. (Ms.) 549/78 GAD dated 15-12-1978 and for Junior Members of the IPS prescri- bed as the Division 'B' of the Departmental Examn. for Junior Members of IPS in G. O. (Ms)19/77/PD dated 14-1-1977 as amended in G. O. (Ms.) 489/87/GAD dated 24-9-1987.
Part I 1. Translation of an English 30 15 15 Minutes Written Test passage into Malayalam
2. Translation of a Malayalam 30 15 15 Minutes
passage into English.
3(1)
(2)
(3) (4) (5)
Dictation-Taking down a passage in Malayalam dictated to him/her (80 words) familiar in day to day administration 30 15 15 Minutes
1. Reading a manuscript in Part II Malayalam and explaining it in
Viva-Voce Test English. 30 15 10 Minutes
2. Answering questions in Malayalam put by the Exami- ners from the Malayalam passage given for Translation 30 15 5 Minutes
3 Discussion with the Members of the Board of Examiners in Malayalam on any topic of General and current interest suggested by the Board of Examination. 50 25 15 Minutes Note:—The candidates have to pass Part I & Part II together
Finance & Accounts
DIVISION 'B' 1. Kerala Financial (Higher Standard) Code (2 Volume) 2. Kerala Treasury
Code (2 Volumes) 100 50 3 Hrs.
3. Kerala Budget
Manual
4. Kerala Service Rules
(with books)
Note:—(1) The proportions of questions be set from each of the four items will be roughly one fourth of the total number of questions.
(2) A common test will conducted to the candidates who have applied for Division 'B' Higher Standard Test (Finance and Accounts), A (iii) Unified Account Test and IV Paper Unified Account Test in respect of Junior Members of IAS/IPS/IFS respectively vide G.O. (Ms.) No.249/86/GAD, dated 31-7-1987.
200 100 3 Hrs.
(Higher Standard)
DIVISION 'C' Revenue and Other Laws (Without books) 50 (With books) 150
}
DIVISION 'D'
(1) Principles of Revenue Survey (Higher Standard) Settlement and Resettlement
Manual
(2) Standing information for Travancore-Cochin State under the Head of Settlement
(3) The Survey Manual and the (Without books) 100 50 3 Hrs.
Rules for Revision Survey and Resurvey
(4) Settlement and Resettlement
Manuals (Madras)
(5) Standing Orders relating to
settlement (Madras)
DIVISION 'E' Land Laws (without books) 25 100 50 3 Hrs.
(Higher Standard)
(with books)
75 .
}4 Notes:—(1) In order to pass a Division, a candidate shall obtain the separate minimum prescribed for each subdivision provided that a Junior Member of the I.A.S. who at an examination for the Lower Standard has obtained 150 marks in Division 'C' of the Higher Standard.
(2) A Junior Member of I.A.S. will not be allowed to appear for Division 'A' or 'C' of the Higher Standards until he has passed the corresponding Division of the Lower Standard nor will be allowed to appear for Division B and D of the Higher Standard until he has undergone the course of Treasury Training and the Training in Survey and Maintenance of Revenue Records and Registration respectively.
(3) The list of Acts and Books which should engage the attention of candidates studying for Division B, C and D of the Lower Standard and Division B, C, D and E of the Higher Standard are given in Annexure-I to the notification.
(4) A Junior Member of the I.F.S. and I.P.S. will not be allowed to appear the Division 'A' of the Higher Standard until he has passed the corresponding Division of the Lower Standard.
(5) Applications should be made in the form prescribed in Annexure-II to this notification and should be sent by registered post so as to reach the Joint Secretary (Departmental Tests), Kerala Public Service Commission, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 before 5 p.m. on 12-12-2007. Applications received after the date and time specified above will not be admitted. For the candidates from Lakshadweep the last date will be same as above.
(6) The time table for the test and further instructions regarding the time will be intimated to the candidates in due course. The test will be conducted from 27-12-2007, 28-12-2007, 29-12-2007, 31-12-2007, 1-1-2008 & 2-1-2008.
P. SIVAJADAS, Secretary.
Kerala Public Service Commission, Thiruvananthapuram.
5ANNEXURE—I
DIVISION "B" – LOWER STANDARD
Criminal Laws
Central Acts
1. Indian Penal Code, 1860
2. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947
3. Commission' s of Enquiry Act, 1952
4. Arms Act, 1959
5. Oaths Act, 1969
6. Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
7. National Security Act, 1980
State Acts
1. Kerala Police Act, 1960
2. Kerala Enquiries and Summons Act, 1960
3. Kerala Places of Public Resort Act, 1963
4. Kerala Public Servants (Enquiries) Act, 1963
5. Kerala Public Men's Corruption (Investigation and Enquiries) Act, 1987.
DIVISION 'C' – LOWER STANDARD
Revenue and Other Laws
Central Acts
1. Motor Vehicles Act, 1939
2. Essential Commodities Act, 1955
3. Citizenship Act, 1955
State Acts
1. Cochin Abkari Act, 1977 and Disposal and Auction Rules
2. Kerala Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1955
3. Kerala Board of Revenue Act, 1957
4. Kerala Cinema Regulation Act, 1953
5. Kerala Stamp Act, 1959
6. Kerala Plantation (Additional Tax) Act, 1960
7. Kerala Municipalities Act, 1960
8. Kerala Local Authorities Entertainments Tax Act, 1961
9. Kerala Land Tax Act, 1961
10. Kerala Municipal Corporation Act, 1961
11. Kerala Panchayats Act, 1961
12. Kerala Forest Act, 1961
13. Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963
14. Kerala Public Accounts Act, 1963
15. Kerala Building (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965
16. Kerala Revenue Recovery Act, 1968
17. Kerala Private Forest (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971
18. Kerala Buildings Tax Act, 1975
19. Kerala Agricultural Labourers Act, 19756
Manuals etc.
1. Travancore Land Revenue Manual
2. Cochin Land Revenue Manual
3. Boards Standing Orders
4. Manual of Village Accounts
5. District Offices Manual
6. Secretariat Office Manual
7. Manual of Office Procedure
8. Kerala Civil Service (Classification Control and Appeal Rules, 1960)
DIVISION 'D' – LOWER STANDARD
Law of Evidence
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
DIVISION 'B' – HIGHER STANDARD
Finance and Accounts
1. Kerala Financial Code (2 Volumes)
2. Kerala Treasury Code (2 Volumes)
3. Kerala Budget Manual
4. Kerala Service Rules
Note:—The proportion of questions to be set from each of the above four items will be roughly one fourth of the total number of questions.
DIVISION 'C' – HIGHER STANDARD
Revenue and Other Laws
(List of Acts and Manuals is the same for Division 'C' Lower Standard)
DIVISION 'D' – HIGHER STANDARD
Principles of Revenue Survey
1. Settlement and Re-settlement Manual
2. Standing information for the Travancore-Cochin State under the Head of Settlement
3. The survey Manual and the Rules for Revision Survey and Re-survey
4. Settlement and Re-settlement Manuals (Madras)
5. Standing Orders relating to Settlement (Madras)
DIVISION 'E' – HIGHER STANDARD
Land Laws
1. Kerala Land Conservancy Act, 1957
2. Kerala Compensation for Tenants Improvement Act, 1958
3. Kerala Land Relinquishment Act, 1958
4. Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960
5. Kerala Survey and Boundaries Act, 1961
6. Kerala Land Acquisition Act, 1962
7. Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963
8. Kerala Land Development Act, 1964
Manuals
Kerala Land Acquisition Manual
7ANNEXURE II
APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION FOR JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE I. A. S., I. P. S., I. F. S. NOVEMBER, 2007
(FOR JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE I. P. S. AND JUNIOR MEMBERS OF I. F. S. LANGUAGE TEST ONLY)
1. Name of the Candidate (in Block Letters) ..
2. Address to which communications are to be sent ..
3. Male or Female
..
4. Name and Designation of the post now held ..
5. Papers/Division in which the candidate already passed ..
6. Papers/Divisions in which the candidate wished ..
to be examined
7. Date of completion of the training required for ..
admission to Division B & D of the Higher Standard
(This is applicable only to candidates applying for ..
Divisions B & D of the Higher Standard)
8. Whether declaration has been enclosed ..
(See para 5 of the notification)
9. The amount of fee remitted and the manner of .. Rs.
remittance
Chalan :
(Postal Orders in case of Outside candidates) 10. Signature :
11. Place :
12. Date :
8NOTIFICATION
Thiruvananthapuram, 23rd October 2007.
No. DE III (1)10745/07/EW.
DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION FOR THE JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE I.P.S. NOVEMBER, 2007 1. Applications are invited from the Junior Members of the I. P. S. allotted to Kerala State for admission to the Departmental Examination for Junior Members of the Indian Police Service prescribed in G. O. (P)s4-9479/56/PD Public (Special) Departmental dated 21-5-1957 and G. O. (Rt.) 3170/Public (Special) Department dated 10-12-1963 and G. O. (Ms.) 19/77/PD dated 14-1-1977 as amended in G. O. (Ms.) 489/87/GAD dated 24-9-1987 and in the Unified Account Test prescribed in G. O. (Ms.) 249/86/GAD dated 31-7-1986.
2. The examination will be held in the Office of the Kerala Public Service Commission, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-4. The examination will be conducted from 27-12-2007, 28-12-2007, 29-12-2007, 31-12-2007, 1-1-2008 & 2-1-2008.
3. Details regarding the papers of the examination, the syllabus, maximum marks, minimum for a pass etc. are given below.
4. Books will not be supplied from this office for reference in the Examination Hall.
Maximum Minimum
Subjects Duration
marks marks for a pass
A. (i) Police Departmental Orders (with books) 3 Hours 100 60 (ii) Special and Local Laws (with books) 3 Hours 100 60 (iii) Unified Account Test (with books) 3 Hours 100 50 Note:— (1) The syllabus of the paper on 'Special and Local Laws' and Unified Account Test in Finance and Accounts Matters are given in Annexure-I to this notification.
(2) A common test will be conducted for the candidates who have applied for Division B Higher Standard Test (Finance and Accounts) A (iii) Unified Account Test and IV Paper Unified Account Test in respect of Junior Members of I.A.S./I.P.S./I.F.S. respectively vide G. O. (Ms.) No. 249/86/GAD dated 31-7-1986.
5. Application should be made in the form prescribed in the Annexure – II to this Notification and should be sent by Registered Post so as to reach the Joint Secretary (Departmental Tests), Kerala Public Service Commission, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-4 before 5 p.m. on 12-12-2007. Applications received after the date and time specified above will not be admitted. For the candidates from Lakshadweep the last date will be same as above.
6. The time table for the test and the further instructions regarding the same will be intimated to the candidates individually in due course. The test will be conducted from 27-12-2007, 28-12-2007, 29-12-2007, 31-12-2007, 1-1-2008 & 2-1-2008.
7. (a) The fee prescribed for the test is Rs.20 (Twenty) per paper vide G. O. (P) 4/2000 P & ARD dated 5-2-2000.
(b) The prescribed fee must be paid into a Government Treasury under the Head of Account "0051 (105) State PSC (99) Examination Fees" and the chalan in original attached to the applications. Duplicate or Triplicate chalan receipts or interim receipts or certificates remittance will not be accepted. In the case of candidates residing outside the state Crossed Postal Orders payable to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, Thiruvananthapuram-4 will also be accepted.
(c) The fee once paid by a candidate will not be refunded or adjusted towards a future examination in any account. Candidates are therefore advised to satisfy themselves, that the applications are in the form prescribed and the particulars required are given correctly.
P. SIVAJADAS, Secretary.
Kerala Public Service Commission, Thiruvananthapuram.
9ANNEXURE—I
SYLLABUS FOR THE PAPER ON SPECIAL AND LOCAL LAWS
I KERALA ACTS
Whole Acts:
1. The Kerala Police Act, 1960 (Act 5 of 1961)
2. The Kerala Gaming Act (Act XX of 1960)
3. The Prohibition Act, 1950 (Act XIII of 1950) and Rules
4. The Kerala Habitual Offenders Act, 1960 (Act 28 of 1960)
5. The Kerala Gifts Goods Unlawful Possession Act, 1963 (Act 6 of 1963)
6. The Kerala Prevention of Disturbances of Public Meeting Act, 1961 (Act 35 of 1961)
Portion of Acts:
1. The Kerala Cattle Trespass Act, 1961 (Act 26 of 1961) Sections 2, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, 23 and 26.
2. The Kerala Lime Shell (Control) Act, 1958 (Act 18 of 1958) Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
3. The Kerala Panchayat Act, 1960 (Act 32 of 1960) Section 128.
4. The Kerala Forest Act, 1961 ( Act 4 of 1962) Sections 1, 2, 28, 40, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69, 70, 74, and 75.
5. The Kerala Cinema Regulation Act, 1958 (Act 32 of 1958) Sections 2 and 3.
6. The Kerala Cinema Regulation Rules, 1958 (Rules 1 to 3, 10, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 40A, 48, 60, and 61).
7. The Kerala Borstal Schools Act, 1961 (Act 31 of 1961) Sections 2, 16 and 17.
8. The Kerala Village Courts Act, 1960 (Act 6 of 1961) Sections 92 to 104.
9. The Kerala Dramatic Performance Act, 1961 (Act 41 of 1961) Sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
10. The Kerala Home Guards Act, 1960 (Act 16 of 1960) Sections 6 and 7.
11. The Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963 (Act 24 of 1963) Section 2.
12. The Kerala Hackney Carriage Act (18 of 1963). The corresponding sections 2, 18 (2), 27, 37, 40, 45 and 46 of the Hackney Carriage Act, 36 and 1950.
II TRAVANCORE COCHIN ACTS
Whole Acts:
1. Identification of Prisoners Act 19 of 1950.
2. Removal of Social Disabilities Act 8 of 1125.
Portions of Acts:
1. Prisons Act 18 of 1950 – Sections 3, 10, 43 and 44.
2. Prisoners Act of 1950 – Sections 10 to 16.
3. Public Safety Measures Act 5 of 1950 – All Sections except 3 to 7.
4. Places of Public Resort Act 8 of 1951 Section 2.
III TRAVANCORE ACTS
Whole Acts:
1. Children Act 32 of 1120.
2. Prevention of Begging Act of 1120.
10POLICE
Portions of Act:
1. Leapers Act 3 of 1077 – Sections 1, 2, 3, 8, 13 See Government Notification in Page 1215 of Travancore Regulation and Proclamation for notification under the Act.
2. Opium Act 4 of 1090—Sections 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 to 14, 16, 29, 30, 31 and 32.
3. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 4 of 1079—Sections 2 to 6, 6 (A), 6(B), 7, 8, 8(A), 8(B), 9, 10, 10(A) and 10 (B). 4. Abkari Act 4 of 1078 – Sections 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 41, 49, 51, 52, 53 and 54.
IV COCHIN ACTS
Whole Acts:
1. Children Act 36 of 1111.
2. Vagrancy Act 21 of 1120.
Portions of Acts:
1. Leapers Act 6 of 1084—Sections 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 13.
2. Opium Act 8 of 1076—Sections 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 to 21.
3. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 18 of 1095—Sections 2, 4, 8, 10 and 11.
4. Abkari Act 1 of 1077—Sections 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 (1 & 2), 41, 53 and 54.
V MADRAS ACTS
Whole Acts:
1. Children Act 4 of 1920 – See Act IV of 1920 and XIV of 1951 also.
2. Prevention of Begging Act 13 of 1945.
3. Pawn Brokers's Act 23 of 1943.
4. Town Nuisances Act 3 of 1889.
5. Traffic Control Act 5 of 1936.
6. Village Police Regulation II of 1816.
Portion of Acts:
1. Coffee Stealing Prevention Act 8 of 1878 and 2 of 1900—Sections 3 to 11 and 15.
2. Civil Disabilities Removal Act 21 of 1938—Sections 4, 5, 6 and 7.
3. Supersession of Disturbances Act 3 of 1948—Sections 2 to 6.
4. Akbari Act I of 1886—Sections 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 53 and 54.
VI CENTRAL ACTS
Whole Acts:
I The Indian Forest Act 16 of 1927.
II Unified Account Test (with books)
1. Kerala Financial Code – 2 Volumes
2. Kerala Treasury Code – 2 Volumes
3. Kerala Budget Manual
4. Kerala Service Rules
Note:—The proportion of questions to be set from each of the four items will be roughly one-fourth of the total number of questions.
11ANNEXURE II
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION FOR
JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE I.P.S. – NOVEMBER 2007
1. Name of the candidate ( in block letters) :
2. Address to which communications are to be sent :
3. Male or Female
:
4. Name and Designation of the Post now held :
5. Papers already passed :
6. Name of the paper or papers in which the
candidates wish to be examined :
7. The amount of fee remitted and the manner of
remittance
: Rs…………..…….
Chalan/Postal Order (in the case of outside candidates)
8. Signature :
9. Place :
10. Date :
12NOTIFICATION
23rd October 2007.
No. DE III (1) 10745/07/EW.
DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION FOR THE JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE I. F. S.—NOVEMBER 2007
1. Applications are invited from Junior Members of the I.F.S. (Allotted to Kerala State) for Admission to the Departmental Examination namely Forest Test prescribed for them as item No. 2 of Division 'A' for Junior Members of the I. F. S. in G. O. (Ms.) No. 649/78/GAD dated 15-12-1978 as amended in G. O. (Ms.) No. 74/85/GAD dated 19-2-1985 and the Unified Account Test prescribed in G. O. (Ms.) No. 249/86/GAD dated 31-7-1986.
2. The Examination will be held at the Office of the Kerala Public Service Commission, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-4. The examination will be conducted from 27-12-2007, 28-12-2007, 29-12-2007, 31-12-2007, 1-1-2008 and 2-1-2008.
3. The candidates for the examination will have to satisfy all the conditions laid down in G. O. (Ms.) No. 244/PD dated 20-7-1979 and the amendments issued thereto.
4. The syllabus of the Examination, the maximum marks and minimum marks requires for a pass etc. are given below.
Books will not be supplied from this office for reference in the Examination Hall.
FOREST TEST FOR INDIAN FOREST SERVICE OFFICERS
Paper Subjects Duration
Maximum marks
Minimum marks
required for a pass
I Paper General Law (without books) 2 Hours 40 100 II Paper Forest Law (with books) 2 Hours 40 100 III Paper Procedure (with books) 2 Hours 40 100 IV Paper Unified Account Test 3 Hours 50 100 (with books)
[The fourth paper will be in the place of the existing Account Test (Lower). Those who have already passed Account Test (Lower) need not pass the Unified Account Test again]. A Common test will be conducted for the candidates who have applied for Division 'B' Higher Standard Test (Finance and Accounts), A III Unified Account Test and IV Paper Unified Account Test in respect of Junior Members of I.A.S./I.P.S./I.F.S. respectively vide G.O. (Ms.) No. 249/86/GAD dated 31-7-1986.
5. The list of Acts and Books which should engage the attention of candidates are given in Annexure I to this notification.
6. Applications should be made in the form prescribed in Annexure II to this notification and should be sent by Registered Post so as to reach the Joint Secretary (Departmental Tests), Kerala Public Service Commission, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-4 before 5 p. m. on 12-12-2007. Applications received after the date and time specified above will not be admitted on any account. For the candidates from Lakshadweep, the last date will be same as above.
7. The time-table for the test and further instructions regarding the same will be intimated to the candidates in due course. The test will be conducted from 27-12-2007, 28-12-2007, 29-12-2007, 31-12-2007, 1-1-2008 and 2-1-2008.
8. (a) The fee prescribed for the Test is Rs. 20 per paper vide G. O.(P)4/2000/P & ARD dated 5-2-2000.
(b) The prescribed fee must be paid into a Government Treasury under the Head of Account "0051 (105) State PSC (99) Examination Fee" and chalan in original attached to the applications. Duplicate or Triplicate chalan receipts for interim receipts or certificates of remittances will not be accepted. In the case of candidates residing outside Kerala State, crossed Postal Orders (Payable to the Secretary, Kerala Public Service Commission, Thiruvananthapuram-4) will also be accepted.
(c) The fee once paid by the candidates will not be refunded or adjusted towards a future examination on any account. Candidates are therefore advised to satisfy themselves, that the applications are in the form prescribed and the particulars required are given correctly.
P. SIVAJADAS, Secretary.
Office of the Kerala Public Service Commission, Thiruvananthapuram-4.
13ANNEXURE—I
I Paper—General Law (without Books):
(a) The Kerala Forest Act, 1961 and Rules thereunder.
(b) The Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971 and Rules thereunder.
(c) The Kerala Survey and Boundaries Act, 1961.
(d) The Cattle Trespass Act, 1961.
(e) The Kerala Land Acquisition Act, 1961.
(f) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
(g) Indian Penal Code-Chapters 1 to 5, 9 to 11, 17, 18 and 23.
(h) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (Chapters 1, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27 and 30)
II Paper—Forest Law (with books):
(1) Enactments relating to Forests and Rules and Notifications issued thereunder.
(2) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and the Rules framed thereunder.
III Paper—Procedure (with books):
Kerala Forest Code and Departmental Rules
IV Paper—Unified Account Test (with books)
(1) Kerala Financial Code—2 Volumes
(2) Kerala Treasury Code—2 Volumes
(3) Kerala Budget Manual
(4) Kerala Service Rules.
Note:—The proportion of questions to be set from each of the four items will be roughly one fourth of the total number of questions.
ANNEXURE—II
APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION FOR JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE I. F. S., NOVEMBER 2007.
1. Name of the candidate (In block letters) :
2. Address to which communications are to be sent :
3. Male or Female
:
4. Name and Designation of the Post now held :
5. Papers already passed :
6. Name of the paper or papers in which the
candidates wish to be examined :
7. The amount of fee remitted and the manner of
remittance
: Rs…………..…….
Chalan/Postal Order (in the case of outside candidates)
8. Signature :
9. Place :
10. Date :