Exam Overview

• Post Name: Ayah
• Department: Various Departments (Health, Social Welfare, Education, etc.)
• Paper Code: 170/2015
• Date of Examination: 15-09-2015
• Conducting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The Ayah Exam was designed to test candidates' knowledge in childcare, first aid, hygiene, general knowledge, and basic language skills.

1. Childcare & Early Childhood Development

• Basic Childcare Techniques
• Infant & Toddler Care
• Importance of Play & Activities for Children
• Identifying Common Childhood Illnesses
• Child Nutrition & Diet Planning
• Handling Emergencies Related to Children
• Developmental Stages of a Child

2. First Aid & Basic Health Care

• Common First Aid Practices (Wound Care, Burns, Fractures)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR
• Handling Choking & Other Emergencies
• Personal Hygiene & Sanitation
• Vaccination & Immunization Schedule
• Infectious Diseases & Prevention Methods

3. Hygiene & Sanitation

• Importance of Cleanliness in Childcare Centers
• Proper Handwashing Techniques
• Safe Disposal of Waste & Diapers
• Personal Grooming & Hygiene for Ayahs
• Basic Household Cleaning Methods

4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian History & Freedom Movement
• Kerala’s History, Culture & Social Reformers
• Basic Geography of Kerala & India
• Current Affairs (National & State Level)
• Awards, Important Events & Government Schemes
• Famous Women Leaders & Social Activists

5. Basic Mathematics & Logical Reasoning

• Basic Arithmetic Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Simple Word Problems
• Time & Calendar Concepts
• Basic Money Management & Counting Skills
• Logical Reasoning (Picture Puzzles, Series Completion, Matching Patterns)

6. Language Proficiency (Malayalam & English)

• Common Malayalam & English Words Used in Childcare
• Reading & Writing Simple Sentences
• Basic Communication Skills
• Understanding Simple Instructions
• Synonyms & Antonyms

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