Exam Details

• Post: Laboratory Technician Grade II / Laboratory Assistant Grade II
  
• Department: Animal Husbandry
  
• Paper Code: 120/2015
  
• Date of Exam: 25.06.2015
  
• Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Overview of the Exam

The Kerala PSC Laboratory Technician Grade II / Laboratory Assistant Grade II (Animal Husbandry) Exam is conducted to recruit qualified candidates for laboratory-based roles in the Animal Husbandry Department. The exam evaluates candidates' knowledge of veterinary sciences, laboratory procedures, microbiology, biochemistry, animal health, and general science.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The question paper includes technical subjects related to animal husbandry, laboratory techniques, and general knowledge. Below is a detailed syllabus breakdown:

1. Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry

• Basic concepts of animal physiology, anatomy, and breeding
  
• Livestock management – Cattle, poultry, sheep, and goat farming
  
• Animal nutrition – Feed composition, digestion, and metabolism
  
• Common diseases in livestock – Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
  
• Vaccination and disease prevention in farm animals
  
• Artificial insemination and reproductive health in animals

2. Laboratory Techniques & Microbiology

• Principles of laboratory equipment usage (Microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers)
  
• Sample collection, storage, and preservation techniques
  
• Microbial identification methods – Staining, culturing, biochemical tests
  
• Common veterinary diagnostic tests – ELISA, PCR, blood tests
  
• Parasitology and Pathology – Identification of parasites, blood smears, histopathology

3. Biochemistry & Pharmacology

• Basic biochemistry – Enzymes, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids
  
• Common biochemical tests – Blood sugar, cholesterol, liver function tests
  
• Drugs used in veterinary medicine – Antibiotics, analgesics, anti-parasitic drugs
  
• Toxicology – Poisons affecting animals, antidotes, and safety measures

4. General Science & Current Affairs

• Biology, physics, and chemistry basics related to laboratory work
  
• Environmental science – Pollution, waste management in animal farms
  
• Current developments in veterinary science and animal welfare
  
• Important government schemes related to Animal Husbandry

5. Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability

• Arithmetic – Percentages, profit & loss, ratio & proportion
  
• Data interpretation – Graphs, tables, and case studies
  
• Logical reasoning – Number series, syllogisms, statement-assumption questions

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