KVS/NVS PGT Chemistry

Upper age limit

1. Not exceeding 40 years

Essential Qualifications:

1. Two Year Integrated Post Graduate Course from Regional College of Education of
   NCERT or any other NCTE recognized University / institute, in the concerned
   subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
2. Note: B.Ed Degree is not required for the candidates who have undergone 04 years
   integrated degree course of Regional College of Education of NCERT or other
   NCTE recognized institution.
3. Or Master Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Chemistry/Bio Chemistry.
4. Important Note: Candidates possessing Master’s Degree with specialization in discipline (s) /
   subject (s) as mentioned above will only be considered as eligible.
5. B.Ed Degree.
6. Proficiency in Teaching in Hindi and English medium.

Desirable Qualification

1. Experience as TGT in the recognized institution in concerned subject.
2. Experience of working in a residential school.
3. Knowledge of Computer application.

Age Relaxation

Maximum relaxation in upper age limit will be as under:

1. Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe - 5 years
2. Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) - 3 years
3. Women (All Category) only if applying for PGTs, TGTs
   and Miscellaneous Category Teachers posts - 10 Years
4. Regular NVS Employees - No age bar
5. Candidates with 3 years continuous service in Central
   Govt. provided the posts are in same or allied cadres - 5 years
6. Persons ordinarily domiciled in State of Jammu &
   Kashmir during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989
7. Persons with disabilities
   (i) SC/ST (15 years)
   (ii) OBC (NCL) (10 years)
   (iii) General (10 years)
   For woman with disability, clause (3) is not applicable.
8. Ex-Servicemen who has put in not less than six months continuous service in
   Armed Forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) shall be allowed to deduct the period of
   such service from his/her actual age and if the resultant age does not exceed
   maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, he / she shall
   be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding age limit. (Important: Such exserviceman
   who are already employed as regular civil employees under
   Government by availing benefit of reservation as ex-serviceman are entitled
   for age relaxation only as provided under extant rules).

Mode of Selection

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in written
examination and interview put together. KVS reserves the right to decide the cut
Off marks in written examination and interview separately. The decision of KVS
about the mode of selection to the above posts and eligibility conditions of the
applicants for interview shall be final and binding. NO correspondence will be
entertained in this regard.

However, the mode of selection for all the above posts will be at the sole
discretion of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and may be changed before the
date of start of the online application with due notification. The final merit list
of PGTs will be based on the performance of the candidates
in written test, interview and performance test (where applicable). The
weightage of written test and interview will be 85: 15 for the post of PGT Teacher.

Scheme of Examination

1. Test Duration: 150 minutes
2. Total Questions: 150 Objective type multiple choice questions
3. Total Marks: 150 Marks

Interview: 60 Marks

Note: The final merit list will be based on the performance of the candidates in Written Test and
Interview. The weightage of Written Test and Interview will be 85:15.

1. Some Basic concepts of Chemistry: Scope of chemistryHistorical approach to nature of matter - states of matter, properties of matter and its
   measurement, S. I system of units, Uncertainty in measurements, dimensional analysis, Laws of chemical combination, atomic and molecular masses, Mole concept and molar
   masses, percentage composition, empirical and molecular masses, equivalent weight, concept of limiting reagent
2. States of Matter: Gases, liquids and solids, three states of matter, types of intermolecular forces.
   The laws governing ideal gas behaviour, Dalton’s law of partial pressure, Kinetic molecular theory of ideal gases, Maxwell Boltzmann distribution law on molecular motion, real gases
   – deviation from ideal behaviour, vander Waals equation. Liquid and their properties. Solids: Classification of solids, fundamental types of lattices, two and three dimensional
   lattice types, Simple crystal structures, Transformation of crystal structure on varying
   temperature, Bragg’s law, density in solids, energy band, band gaps, semiconductors,
   magnetic and dielectric properties, stoichiometric and non- stoichiometric defects in solids.
3. Structure of Atom:Structure of Atom (Classical Theory), Dalton’s atomic theory, Bohr’s
   model of atom, Structure of atom (modern theory), de Broglie’s relationship, Heisenberg’s
   uncertainty principal, Classical wave equation, Schrödinger’s wave equation, Probability
   distribution curve, Quantum numbers, Pauli’s exclusion principle, Aufbau principle, Hund’s
   rule of maximum multiplicity.
4. Equilibrium: Reversible reactions, criteria of equilibrium, Law of mass action, equilibrium
   constant, Kc and Kp , Le Chatelier principle, Ionic equilibrium, Ostwald’s dilution Law,
   solution of acids, bases, ionic equilibria in solution, Common ion effect – its application
   to qualitative analysis, acids and bases, Bronsted- Lowry theory of acids and bases, Lewis
   concept of acid and bases, relative strengths of acids and bases, their quantitative
   estimation, buffer solution and its use, determination of pH, theories of indicators,
   conductometric titration, Solubility product, hydrolysis.
5. Surface Chemistry:Adsorption, absorption, sorption, Physical adsorption, Chemisorption
   adsorption, isotherms ( Freundlich, Langmuir), application of adsorption, types of Catalysis
   theories of catalysis, classification of colloids, preparation of Colloidal Solution (lyophobic
   and lyophilic), Special characteristics of colloidal solutions , electrophoresis, Precipitation of
   colloids – Hardy Schulze law, multimolecular and macromolecular colloids, Emulsion and
   Gels.
6. Chemical Kinetics: Theories of reaction rates, rate of reaction , molecularity and order of
   reaction, Fast reactions- Luminescence and energy transfer process, reaction
   mechanisms(Simple and complex reactions).
7. Redox Reaction and Electrochemistry: Oxidation and reduction, redox reaction and its
   application, oxidation number, Strong and weak electrolytes, activity coefficient,
   conductance and conductivity, Kohlrausch law, resistance and resistivity molar conductivity,
   equivalent conductivity, Qualitative and quantitative aspect of electrolysis, electrochemical
   cell and electrolytic cell, Electrode and electrode potential and standard electrode potential,
   Electrochemical series and its applications, Nernst equation and its application, Equilibrium
   constant and EMF of the cell.
8. Solutions:Solution and its types, expression of concentration of solution, solubility and
   factors affecting the solubility of a solid in a liquid (temperature and pressure), Vapour
   pressure of a liquid, Raoult’s law for both volatile and non volatile solute,Ideal and non
   ideal solution, Colligative properties, abnormal molecular masses and Van’t Hoff factor.
9. Chemical bonding and Molecular Structure: Valence electrons and Lewis structures,
   Ionic bond, Covalent bond, Bond parameters ,Co-ordinate bond, polarity and dipole
   moment, Quantitative idea of – valence bond theory, molecular orbital theory (LCAO),
   Concept of hybridization involving s, p, d orbitals, Hydrogen bond, Resonance.
10. Thermodynamics:Macroscopic properties of the system, modes of transfer of energy
    between system and surrounding, Phase transition, phase rule and phase diagram, First
    Law, second law and third law, of thermodynamics. Internal energy and enthalpy of the
    reaction, their measurement and application, spontaneity of process, Entropy and
    spontaneity, Helmholtz and Gibb’s free energy, Thermodynamics of electrochemical cells.
11. Classification of elements and periodicity in properties: Significance of classification,
    brief history of the development of periodic table, periodic laws, name of the elements with
    Z>100 according to IUPAC system, classification of elements into s, p, d, f –block elements
    and their characteristics, Periodic trends in the properties of elements – Ionization enthalpy, Electron gain enthalpy,
    electronegativity, atomic radii, ionic radii, periodicity of valency or oxidation state.
12. Hydrogen: Position of Hydrogen in periodic table, occurrence, isotopes, Preparation of
    hydrogen, on small and commercial scale, hydrides, water, hard and soft water, heavy
    water, hydrogen peroxide, hydrogen economy, hydrogen as a fuel.
13. General principles and processes of isolation of elements and s – block elements:
    Principles and methods of extraction, oxidation and reduction as applied to the extraction
    procedures of Al, Cu, Zn and Fe.
    s – block elements, general introduction – Electronic configuration, occurrence,
    Anomalous properties of the first element of each group, diagonal relationship,
    Trends in variation of the properties, reaction of alkali and alkaline earth metals.
    Preparation and properties and uses of some important compounds: - sodium carbonate,
    sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide and calcium
    carbonate, industrial uses of lime and lime stone, biological importance of sodium,
    potassium, magnesium and calcium.
14. p – Block Elements: Electronic configuration, variation in physical and chemical properties
    of groups 13 to 18, physical and chemical properties of borax, boric acid, boron hydride,
    silicones, preparation and uses, preparation, properties and uses of nitrogen, ammonia,
    nitric acid and oxides of nitrogen, phosphorus – allotropic forms, preparation and properties
    of phosphine, phosphorus pentachloride and phosphorus trichloride, preparation, properties and uses of
    oxygen and ozone, hydrides and halides of 16 group elements, their structure and nature,
    allotropic forms of sulphur- their preparation, preparation, properties and uses of sulphur
    dioxide, industrial preparation of oxo-acids of sulphur, preparation and properties of
    halogen and halogen acids, inter halogen compounds, pseudohalide ions. Oxo-acids of
    halogens, their structure and nature, preparation, properties and uses of xenon fluorides,
    oxides of xenon and xenon oxo fluorides.
15. The d – and f- Block Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration and
    general trend in the properties of first row transition metals like metallic character,
    ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, coloured ion formation, catalytic
    properties, magnetic properties, oxides, halides and sulphides of first row transition metals,
    complex compound formation etc. Preparation, properties and structures of KMnO4 and
    K2Cr2 O7, lanthanoids and actinoids.
16. Co-ordination Compounds and organometallics: Meaning of co-ordination compounds,
    Werner’s theory, ligands – their types, IUPAC nomenclature of co- ordination compounds,
    isomerism, bonding in co-ordination compounds, colour, magnetic properties and,
    stabilities of co-ordination compounds. Chemical and biological importance of coordination compounds, metal carbonyls: preparation, properties and bonding,
    organometallic compounds and their classification.
17. Organic Chemistry : Some Basic Principles and Techniques: General Classification of
    organic compounds, Shapes of organic compounds-Hybridisation(sp, sp2,sp3), Structural
    representation of organic molecules, Functional groups, Homologous, series. Common or
    trivial names, nomenclature of aliphatic, aromatic and substituted aromatic compounds.
    Isomerism : Structural and Stereo isomerism Fundamental Concepts in
    Reaction Mechanism: Cleavage of covalent bond, Types of attacking species,
    electron movement in organic reactions, electronic displacement in a covalent
    bond and types of organic reactions.
    Methods of purification of organic compounds: Qualitative analysis,
    Quantitative analysis., estimation of the elements and determination of empirical and
    molecular formula.
18. Hydrocarbons: Classification of hydrocarbons.
    Alkanes: Conformations (Newmann and Sawhorse formulae), Physical properties,
    Chemical reactions
    Cycloalkanes: Preparation, physical and chemical properties, stability of
    cycloalkanes(Bayer strain theory), chair and boat forms of cyclohexane.
    Alkenes: structure of double bond, geometrical isomerism, physical properties,
    methods of preparation, chemical reactions.
    Alkadienes: Classification of dienes, Preparation of conjugated dienes, Chemical
    properties(1,2 and 1,4- addition to conjugated dienes).
    Alkynes: structure of triple bond, physical properties, methods of preparation
    Chemical properties, Acidic nature of alkynes
    Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Structure of benzene, resonance, aromaticity (Huckel’s rule)
    Chemical properties, mechanism of electrophilic substitution direct influence of substituents
    in monosubustituted benzene.
19. Environmental Chemistry: Environmental pollution, Atmospheric pollution, Tropospheric
    pollution(Air pollution), Major air pollutants, Control of air pollution, Smog(Chemical and
    Photochemical smog), Stratospheric pollution: Ozone layer and its depletion, Acid rain,
    Green House Effect and Global warming, Water pollution, Soil pollution and Industrial
    waste.
20. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: Classification, methods of preparation of haloalkanes and
    haloarenes, their physical properties, tests to distinguish between alkyl and aryl halides,
    mechanism of SN1 and SN2 reactions, elimination reactions (Saytzeff Rule, E1 & E2
    mechanism).Poly halogen compounds: Preparation and properties.
21. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Classification, preparation, properties and uses, tests to
    distinguish between primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols. Distinctions between alcohols
    and phenols. Preparation of ethers , physical and chemical properties.
22. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Structure of carbonyl group, preparation of
    aldehydes and ketones, physical , Chemical properties and uses, tests to distinguish
    between aldehydes and ketones .Preparations of carboxylic acids preparation properties
    and uses.
23. Amines (Organic compounds containing nitrogen ): Classification, Structure of amino
    group, preparation, Physical, Chemical properties, tests to distinguish between primary,
    secondary and tertiary amines
24. Polymers: Polymerization, Classification of polymers based on : origin, structure,
    molecular forces, mode of polymerization. Addition polymerization Condensation
    polymerization(Step-growth polymerization) Preparation of condensation polymers
    Synthetic and natural rubber and vulcanization, Determination of molecular mass of
    polymers:. Poly dispersity index(PDI). Bio-degradable polymers like PHBV.
25. Biomolecules(Biochemistry):Carbohydrates: Classification of carbohydrates ,
    Structural determination of glucose and fructose on the basis of their chemical properties,
    Open chain (Fischer) structure, cyclic structure(Haworth form), alpha and beta forms of
    glucose, Mutarotation, anomers and epimers, Chemical reactions of glucose, Reducing
    and non-reducing sugars, Configuration of glucose and fructose. Disaccharides Sucrose,
    Haworth representation of disaccharides, Polysaccharides, Starch, Cellulose, and
    amylopectin structures, Functions of Carbohydrates in living organisms. Carbohydrate
    metabolism, glycolysis, electron-transport chain,
    Proteins: Amino acids, Zwitter ion, Iso-electric point, peptides and peptide bond,
    Fibrous proteins, Globular proteins and their functions, Primary, Secondary(Helix
    and pleated sheet structures) and tertiary structure of proteins, denaturation and
    renaturation, Enzymes, specificity and mechanism of enzyme activity , coenzymes,
    applications of enzymes.
    Nucleic acids : Nucleosides, Nucleotides, Structure of ATP, Photosynthesis(Light and dark
    reactions) Primary and Secondary structure of DNA(Double Helix structure) , biological
    functions of nucleic acids, Replication, Protein synthesis (Transcription, Translation,
    mutation), genetic code, genetic errors, Vitamins, classification, diseases caused by the
    deficiency of vitamins, Hormones (steroid hormones and non-steroid hormones) and their
    functions.
26. Chemistry in Everyday life: Drugs and medicines - designing a drug, drug
    metabolism, classification of drugs, enzymes as drug targets, action of drug through drug
    receptor interaction, types of drugs: Antipyretics, Analgesics, antiseptics, disinfectants,
    tranquilizers, antimicrobials, antibiotics(Narrow spectrum and broad spectrum antibiotics),
    antifertility drugs, antihistmmines, antacids. Chemicals in food, Food preservatives,
    artificial sweetening agents, Soaps and detergents, Preparation soaps(Saponification) and
    detergents, cleansing action of soaps, advantages of detergents over soaps, Deodorants,
    Edible colours, antioxidants.