The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has released the detailed syllabus for the post of Treatment Organiser Grade II under the Health Services Department (Category Nos: 156/2020, 269/2022).
This exam focuses heavily on Tuberculosis (TB) control, respiratory health, and public health awareness, making it a specialized exam for candidates in the health sector.
Exam Pattern Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Type | Objective (OMR/Online) |
| Duration | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Negative Marking | Applicable |
Detailed Syllabus (Topic-Wise)
PART I: Anatomy of Human Lungs (5 Marks)
- Structure of lungs
- Lobes and segments of lungs
- Bronchial tree
- Alveoli structure and function
- Pleura and lung covering
- Blood supply of lungs
PART II: Physiology of Respiration (5 Marks)
- Mechanism of breathing (Inhalation & Exhalation)
- Gas exchange in lungs
- Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport
- Role of hemoglobin
- Regulation of respiration
Oxygen Transportation (5 Marks)
- Oxygen carrying capacity of blood
- Role of RBCs
- Oxyhemoglobin formation
- Factors affecting oxygen transport
Air Pollution & Respiratory Diseases (5 Marks)
- Types of air pollutants
- Effects on respiratory system
- Occupational lung diseases:
- Silicosis
- Pneumoconiosis
- Bagassosis
- Prevention methods
Artificial Respiration (5 Marks)
- Mouth-to-mouth respiration
- CPR basics
- Use of ventilation devices
- Emergency response techniques
Nutrition and Tuberculosis (5 Marks)
- Role of nutrition in TB recovery
- Protein and calorie requirements
- Micronutrients importance
- Malnutrition and TB link
First Aid for Drowning (5 Marks)
- Rescue techniques
- Clearing airway
- CPR in drowning cases
- Recovery position
History of TB Control Programme (5 Marks)
- Evolution of TB control in India
- National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP)
- Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP)
- National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)
Service Delivery Centres of TB Control Programme (10 Marks)
- Designated Microscopy Centres (DMC)
- TB Units
- District TB Centres
- Role of Primary Health Centres (PHC)
- DOTS centres and their functions
Diagnosis of Tuberculosis (15 Marks)
- Symptoms of TB
- Sputum microscopy
- Ziehl-Neelsen staining
- CBNAAT (GeneXpert)
- TrueNat testing
- Chest X-ray
- Mantoux test
- Role of laboratory technicians
Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
- Definition of MDR-TB
- Causes of drug resistance
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment protocols
- Challenges in MDR-TB control
HIV-TB Coordination Committee (5 Marks)
- Role and objectives
- TB and HIV co-infection
- Integrated care services
- Prevention strategies
Complications of Tobacco Smoking and TB (5 Marks)
- Effects of smoking on lungs
- Increased risk of TB
- Delayed recovery
- Public health impact
TB Notification
- Importance of TB notification
- Nikshay portal
- Mandatory reporting rules
- Role of private healthcare providers
General Knowledge Section
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) (5 Marks)
- Overview of SDGs
- Health-related goals (Goal 3)
- TB elimination targets
Diseases Targeted for Elimination (5 Marks)
- TB
- Leprosy
- Malaria
- Filariasis
- Measles
Navakerala Mission (5 Marks)
- Objectives
- Health initiatives
- Public welfare schemes
Post-COVID Lung Damage (5 Marks)
- Long-term respiratory effects
- Lung fibrosis
- Rehabilitation methods
Bidirectional Screening of COVID & TB (5 Marks)
- Importance of screening
- Testing strategies
- Integration in public health
Airborne Infection Control Kit (AIC Kit) (5 Marks)
- Components of AIC Kit
- Usage in hospitals
- Infection prevention protocols
Important Note
- Questions may also be asked from basic qualification subjects related to health and science.
- Not all topics listed above are guaranteed to appear in the exam.
- Focus on concept clarity and practical understanding.
Preparation Strategy
- Focus on TB-related topics (high weightage)
- Study basic biology and respiratory system
- Revise government health programs
- Practice MCQs from previous Kerala PSC exams
- Stay updated with current health issues