Kerala PSC ICDS Supervisor Syllabus 2024 – Eligibility, Application Procedure & All Other Details

The KPSC was established in 1957 under the Kerala Public Service Commission Act, 1956. The commission is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. The commission has four regional offices, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, and Thrissur.

The KPSC is headed by a chairman, who is appointed by the Governor of Kerala. The commission also has two members, who are also appointed by the Governor. The chairman and members hold office for a term of five years.

The KPSC has a number of functions, including:

• Conducting examinations and interviews for recruitment to various government posts
• Preparing and maintaining a list of qualified candidates for appointment to government posts
• Advising the government on matters relating to recruitment and service conditions of government employees
• Hearing and deciding appeals from candidates regarding their selection for appointment to government posts
• Carrying out any other functions as may be assigned to it by the government

The KPSC is an important institution in Kerala that plays a vital role in the recruitment of government employees. The commission is committed to providing fair and transparent Recruitment Processes.

Kerala PSC ICDS Supervisor Syllabus 2024 – Eligibility, Application Procedure & All Other Details

Kerala PSC has released the notification for the recruitment of ICDS Supervisor (Direct Recruitment) on September 15, 2023.

Here are the key details of the notification:

• • Department: Women and Child Development
  • Name of Post: Supervisor (ICDS) (Direct Recruitment)
  • Scale of pay: ₹ 37400-79000/-.
  • Number of vacancies: Anticipated Vacancies
  • Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment (This post is reserved exclusively for women. Differently abled candidates are ineligible to apply for this post)
  • Age Limit: 18 – 36, with usual relaxation to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Other. Backward Communities. Regular Anganwadi workers of Integrated Child Development Scheme Projects, full period of their services as Anganwadi Workers.
  • Qualifications: (1) Degree in Sociology/Social Work, Home Science or Psychology of a recognized University. OR

• (2) A Degree in any other discipline of a recognized University with a Diploma in Child Development from an institution recognized by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Kerala.
• Last Date to Apply: October 18, 2023

The Kerala Public Service Commission is currently inviting applications from qualified female candidates for the position of Supervisors under the ICDS Department. Please note that this post is exclusively reserved for women, and differently-abled candidates are not eligible to apply. If you are interested and eligible, you can apply online through the official website of the Kerala Public Service Commission (http://www.keralapsc.gov.in), after registering under One Time Registration. If you’ve already registered, you can apply through your profile. Check out the detailed ICDS Supervisors Notification PDF application process, eligibility details, selection stages etc, below.

Kerala PSC ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2024 : Overview 

Kerala ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2024 Overview
Organization Name	Women and Child Development Department
Job Type	Kerala Govt
Recruitment Type	Direct Recruitment
Cat No	245/2023
Post Name	Supervisor (ICDS)
Total Vacancy	Anticipated
Job Location	All Over Kerala
Salary	Rs. 37,400 – Rs. 79,000
Apply Mode	Online
Application Start	15th September 2023
Last date for Submission of application	18th October 2023
Official website	http://wcd.kerala.gov.in

Kerala PSC ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2024 – Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: September 15, 2023
• Online Application Start Date: September 15, 2023
• Online Application Deadline: October 18, 2023
• Exam Date (Expected): To be announced
• Result Declaration (Expected): To be announced
• Validity of Ranked List: Minimum 1 year (with possibility of extension to 3 years)

Additional Dates:

• Last date for fee payment: October 18, 2023
• Date of admit card download: To be announced
• Last date for submission of online application: October 18, 2023

Please note: All dates are tentative and subject to change. It is recommended to regularly check the official website of Kerala PSC for the latest updates.

Event	Date
Commencement of online Application	September 15, 2023
Last date for online application	October 18, 2023
Endurance Test	Yet to be announced
Written Exam	Yet to be announced

Kerala PSC ICDS Supervisor Eligibility Criteria 2024

The Eligibility Criteria for the Kerala PSC ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2023 are as follows:

Age Limit:

• 18 – 36 years, with usual relaxation to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities.
• Regular Anganwadi workers of Integrated Child Development Scheme Projects, full period of their services as Anganwadi Workers.

Educational Qualifications:

(1) Degree in Sociology/Social Work, Home Science or Psychology of a recognized University. OR

(2) A Degree in any other discipline of a recognized University with a Diploma in Child Development from an institution recognized by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Kerala.

Other Eligibility Criteria:

• The post is reserved exclusively for women.
• Differently abled candidates are ineligible to apply for this post.

Kerala PSC ICDS Supervisor Syllabus 2024 – Eligibility, Application Procedure & All Other Details

The Kerala PSC ICDS Supervisor syllabus covers four main sections:

Part I: Home Science

• Physiology and Microbiology: Human anatomy and physiology, basic microbiology, nutrition and dietetics, food hygiene and sanitation.
• Child Development and Welfare: Growth and development of children, child psychology, child health and nutrition, pre-school education, child protection and welfare.
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics: Principles of nutrition, balanced diet, nutritional deficiencies, diet therapy, adolescent nutrition, geriatric nutrition.

Part II: Sociology

• Family: Family structure and functions, changing family patterns, marriage and kinship, family problems and counseling.
• Social Welfare Administration: Introduction to social welfare, principles and methods of social work, social welfare institutions and programmes, social policy and planning.
• Community Development: Concepts of community and community development, principles and methods of community organization, rural development programmes, role of voluntary organizations.

Part III: Social Work

• Developmental Psychology (Human Behaviour in Social Environment): Stages of human development, factors influencing development, personality development, social behavior, mental health and illness.
• Social Work Methods: Casework, group work, community organization, social research and evaluation, social action and advocacy.
• Social Legislation: Important social welfare legislations related to women and children, disabled persons, elderly persons, minorities, etc.

Part IV: Psychology

• Introduction to Psychology: Definition, scope and methods of psychology, major schools of thought in psychology, human motivation and emotions.
• Learning and Memory: Theories of learning, memory processes, forgetting and mnemonics.
• Intelligence and Personality: Theories of intelligence, personality assessment, mental health and personality disorders.