CHAPTER XXXII:METHOD OF APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS OF TEACHERS AND NON – TEACHING STAFF IN AIDED HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOLS
1. Definitions:-
For the purpose of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) ‘Department’ means, The Higher Secondary Education Department of Kerala.
(b) ‘Director’ means, Director of Higher Secondary Education Department, Kerala or such other Officer or Officers who may, from time to time, be appointed by the Government to exercise all or any of the powers of the Director of Higher Secondary Education;
(c) ‘Higher Secondary Course’ means a continuous two year course of study offered as part of School Education after Standard X.
(d) ‘Higher Secondary School Teacher’ means a Higher Secondary School Teacher of an aided school whose workload is 15 or more periods per week per subject.
Q1. The minimum required work load of a higher secondary Teacher (Periods per week) is:
(A) 20
(B) 16
(C) 25
(D) 15
ANSWER: (D) 15
(e) ‘Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) means a Higher Secondary School Teacher of an aided school whose work load is less than 15 periods per week per subject.
Q2. Teachers of Higher Secondary School whose work load is less than 15 periods per week per subject is termed as
:(A) Principal
(B) Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior)
(C) Junior Lecturer
(D) Higher Secondary School Teacher(Senior)
Correct Answer-Option:(B) Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior)
(f) ‘Principal’ means the teacher who acts as the academic and administrative head of the Higher Secondary School.
(g) ‘Junior Lecturer’ means Junior Lecturer who become excess on delinking of Pre-Degree Course from the Colleges under the management and who opted to become Higher Secondary School Teacher.
Q3. ………… means who become excess on delinking of Pre Degree courses from the colleges under the management and who opted to become Higher Secondary School Teacher.
(A) Junior Lecturer
(B) Principal
(C) Director of H.S.S.
(D) Higher Secondary School Teacher
(h) Unless the context otherwise requires, words and expressions used in this chapter, but not defined here in, shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Kerala Education Act, 1958 and in the foregoing Chapters of these rules.
2. Method of appointment and qualification of Teachers and Non Teaching Staff:-
Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules the method of appointment and qualifications of the teaching and non – teaching staff in the aided Higher Secondary School in the State shall be as prescribed in this Chapter.
3. The Kerala Aided Higher Secondary Education Service:-
The service of every aided Higher Secondary School shall consist of all or any of the following categories of posts as the Director may sanction.
Category 1- Principal
Category 2 – Higher Secondary School Teacher in
(1) English
(2) Communicative English
(3) Malayalam
(4) Hindi
(5) Arabic
(6) Urdu
(7) Tamil
(8) Kannada
(9) Sanskrit
(10) German
(11) Syriac
(12) French
(13) Latin
(14) Russian
(15) Mathematics
(16) Physics
(17) Chemistry
(18) Botany
(19) Zoology
(20) Geography
(21) Political Science
(22) History
(23) Islamic History and Culture
(24) Economics
(25) Philosophy
(26) Psychology
(27) Commerce
(28) Sociology
(29) Social Work
(30) Anthropology
(31) Home Science
(32) Geology
(33) Statistics
(34) Music
(35) Gandhian Studies
(36) Journalism
(37) Computer Science
(38) Computer Application
(39) Electronics
Category 3 – Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) in-
(1) English
(2) Communicative English
(3) Malayalam
(4) Hindi
(5) Arabic
(6) Urdu
(7) Tamil
(8) Kannada
(9) Sanskrit
(10) German
(11) Syriac
(12) French
(13) Latin
(14) Russian
(15) Mathematics
(16) Physics
(17) Chemistry
(18) Botany
(19) Zoology
(20) Geography
(21) Political Science
(22) History
(23) Islamic History and Culture
(24) Economics
(25) Philosophy
(26) Psychology
(27) Commerce
(28) Sociology
(29) Social Work
(30) Anthropology
(31) Home Science
(32) Geology
(33) Statistics
(34) Music
(35) Gandhian Studies
(36) Journalism
(37) Computer Science
(38) Computer Application
(39) Electronics
Q4. The service of aided Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) in dealt within:
(A) Category 1.
(B) Category 2
(C) Category 3
(D) Category 4
ANSWER:- (C) Category 3
Category 4 – Librarian Grade III
Category 5 – Librarian Grade IV
Category 6 – Laboratory Assistant
Category 7- Lower Division Clerk
Category 8 – Part Time Menial
4. Method of Appointment:-
Appointment to the various categories specified in Column (2) of the Table below shall be made by the method of appointment specified against each in column (3) thereof-
TABLE
SL No. (1) |
Catogory (2) |
Method of Appointment (3) |
1 | Principal | (1) By promotion from category 2 under the respective educational agency.
OR (2) By transfer from qualified Note:- (i) 2[x x x x] (ii) 2[x x x x] (iii) The post shall be filled up by the methods specified |
2 | Higher Secondary School Teacher |
(1) By transfer from Junior Lecturer in the subject concerned under the management / Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) (2) In the absence of qualified hands under clause (1) (i) a)By transfer from High School Assistants, who b) In the absence of qualified persons under (a) above, Note:- (i) When qualified persons are not available to fill up (ii) Appointments under item (I) above shall be made |
Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) |
1. (i) By transfer from qualified High School Assistants in the subject concerned under the Educational Agency. (ii) In the absence of qualified hands under item (i) 2. By direct appointment Note:- (i) 25% of the total posts shall be filled up by the (ii) When qualified persons are not available to fill up |
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4 | Librarian Grade III | 1. By direct appointment; and
2. By promotion from qualified persons in category 5 Note:- |
5 | Librarian Grade IV | 1. By direct appointment; and
2. By transfer from qualified persons in any category Note:- 75% of the total post shall be filled up by direct |
6 | Laboratory Assistant | 1. By direct appointment, and
2. By transfer from among qualified last grade Note:- 25% of the total posts of Laboratory Assistants In the absence of qualified candidates under item 2 |
7 | Lower Division Clerk | (1) By promotion from qualified Peons, Sweepers and other Staff under the Educational Agency. (2) In the absence of (1) above by direct appointment. |
8 | Part time Menial | By Direct appointment |
Q5. The percentage of appointments permissible by transfer from qualified staff of the school as Higher Secondary School Teachers is:
(A) 15%
(B) 20%
(C) 25%
(D) 50%
Correct Answer- Option: (C) 25%
Q6. The prescribed ratio of appointment of Higher Secondary Teachers by transfer’ and direct recruitment is:
(A) 1:3
(B) 2:2
(C) 1:1
(D) 1:4
Correct Answer- Option: (A) 1:3
Q7. The minimum percentage of recruitment of Laboratory Assistants in Higher Secondary Schools by transfer from qualified last grade employees under the management is:
(A) 50%
(B) 20%
(C) 40%
(D) 25%
ANSWER: (D) 25%
Q8. The prescribed ratio of appointment of Higher Secondary Teachers by transfer’ and direct recruitment is:
(A) 1:3
(B) 2:2
(C) 1:1
(D) 1:4
Correct Answer- Option: (A) 1:3
Q9. The ratio prescribed for appointment of Principal of Higher Secondary Schools from among qualified H.S.S.Ts and Qualified High School Headmasters in aided sector is :
(A) 2:1
(B) 1:1
(C) 1:2
(D) 3: 1
Correct Answer-Option: (A) 2:1
Q10. For appointment as HSST or HSST (Jr) persons with _____________ and B.Ed
A:-M.Ed. in the concerned subject
B:-Post graduated in distinction
C:-Post graduation with 50% of marks
D:-10 years service as HST
Correct Answer:- Option- C:-Post graduation with 50% of marks
5. Authority for Appointment and Approval:-
(1) The appointing authority for the various category of posts shall be the Manager.
Q11. The authority for making appointment in aided Higher Secondary Schools under Corporate Management is:
(A) Manager
(B) Regional Deputy Director
(C) Principal
(D) Parent-Teacher Association
ANSWER: (A) Manager
Q12. The competent authority for making new appointments in aided Higher Secondary Schools is:
(A) R.D.D. (H.S.E.)
(B) D.D. Education
(C) Principal
(D) Manager
ANSWER: (D) Manager
Note:- Appointments to teaching post shall be made on the recommendation of a selection committee consisting of the Manager or his nominee (Chairman), Principal of the school and a representative of the Government selected by the Manager from a panel of officers not below the rank of a Deputy Collector or officers not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to Government prepared by the Director Higher Secondary Education for every academic year
Q13. One of the persons among the following are not expected to be a member of a selection Committee for making recommendations for appointment of H.S.S.Ts. Find out it:
(A) Principal
(B) Manager
(C) Govt Nominee
(D) Senior Assistant
ANSWER: (D) Senior Assistant
Q14. One of the following personnel is not compulsory in the Interview Board constituted for appointment of Aided Higher Secondary School Teachers:
(A) Principal
(B) Member of Local Body
(C) Manager
(D) Government nominee
Correct Answer- Option: (B) Member of Local Body
(2) All appointments are to be approved by the Director of Higher Secondary Education Department.(=DIRECTOR OF GENERAL EDUCATION=DGE)
6. Qualifications:-
No person shall be eligible for appointment to the category in column (2) in the table below under the method specified in column (3) unless he possesses the Qualifications prescribed in the corresponding entry in column (4) there of.
SL
No.
(1)Catogory
(2)Method of
Appointment
(3)Qualifcations
(4)
1 | Principal | By Promotion | (1) Master’s Degree with not less than 50% marks from any Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognised as equivalent thereto by any University in Kerala. (2) B. Ed. Degree from any Universities in Kerala (3) 1[Minimum approved teaching experience of 12 Note – 1. In the absence of persons having qualification as specified above, approved 2. Such experience shall be reckoned only for qualifying Service and shall 3. Such persons must possess a minimum Service of Six years |
2 | Higher Secondary School Teacher and Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior)in (1) English (10) German |
By Transfer and by direct appointment By transfer |
(1) Masters Degree in the concerned subject with not less than 50% marks from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognised as equivalent thereto in the respective subject by any University in Kerala. (ii) (1) B. Ed. in the concerned subject acquired after a (2) In the absence of persons with B.Ed. (3) In the absence of persons with B. Ed. Note (i) In the absence of B. Ed. degree holders candidate having (ii) For selection of category 2(2) (Communicative English) (i) Master’s Degree in the concerned subject |
(15)Mathematics (16) Physics (17)Chemistry (18)Botany (19)Zoology (20) Geography |
By transfer and by direct appointment |
(i) Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with not less than 50 % marks from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognised as equivalent thereto in the respective subject by any University in Kerala. (ii) (1) B. Ed. in the concerned subject acquired after a regular course of study from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognised as equivalent thereto by a University in Kerala. (2) In the absence of persons with B. Ed. degree in the concerned subject, B. Ed. Degree acquired in any one of the subjects under the concerned Faculty as specified in the Acts I Statutes of any of the Universities in Kerala. (3) In the absence of persons with B. Ed. degree as specified in items(1) and (2) above, persons with B.Ed. degree in any subject acquired after a regular course of study from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognised as equivalent thereto by any of the Universities in Kerala. OR M. Sc. Ed. in the concerned subject with not less than 50% marks from any of the Regional Institutes of Education sponsored by National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) (iii) Pass in the State Eligibility Test for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher conducted by Government of Kerala or by the Agency authorised by the State Government. Note:(1) (2) |
(28)Sociology (29)Social Work (30)Anthropology (31)Home Science (32)Geology (33)Statistics (34)Music (35)Gandhian Studies (36) Journalism 37) Computer Science (38)Computer Application (39)Electronics |
By transfer and by direct appointment By transfer and by direct appointment By transfer and by direct appointment By transfer and by direct appointment |
(i)Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with direct appointment not less than 50% marks from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognised as equivalent thereto in the respective subject by a University in Kerala. (ii) Note:- (1) In the absence of B. Ed. Degree holders, candidates having (1)Master’s Degree in Engineering or OR 1. Master’s Degree in Electronics/ M. Tech in Electronics 6[or Electronics and Communication] with not less than 50% marks from a recognised University OR B. Sc. (Engineering) or B. Tech or B. E. Degree in Electronics/ Electronics and Communication/ lectronics and Instrumentation/Electrical and Electronics with not less than 50% marks from a recognised University (2) In the absence of qualified hands under item (1) above B. Sc. in Electronics/ B.Sc. in Computer Science with not less than 50% marks and pass in MCA from a recognised University. |
(4) | Librarian Grade III | By direct appointment and (2) By promotion |
Bachelor’s Degree in Library and information Science acquired after a regular course of study or equivalent qualification from a recognised University. |
(5) | Librarian Grade IV | (1) By direct appointment and (2) By transfer |
Pass in SSLC Examination and Certificate in Library Science recognized by Government |
(6) | Laboratory Assistant | (1) By direct recruitment (2) By Transfer |
-1 Pass in S.S.L.C Examination 2 Pass in Laboratory Attender’s Test conducted by Kerala Public Service Commission. (1) Pass in VII Std. (2) Pass in Laboratory Attender’s Test conducted by Kerala Public Service Commission Note:- Pass in laboratory Attender’s Test is not compulsory at the time of appointment. Candidates shall pass the test during the period of probation. |
(7) | Lower Division Clerk | Qualification as prescribed in Government Service. | |
(8) | Part-time Menial | As prescribed in Government Service. |
Q15. The minimum percentage of marks required in P.G. examination for appointment for Higher Secondary Teachers is:
(A) 60%
(B) 50%
(C) 40%
(D) 70%
Correct Answer- Option: (B) 50%
Q16. Minimum general educational qualification prescribed for laboratory Assistants for appointment by transfer is:
(A) VIII th std
(B) VIIth Std.
(C) SSLC
(D) H.S.E./Pre-Degree
Correct Answer-Option: (B) VII th Std.
Q17. The minimum academic qualification required for direct appointment of Laboratory Assistants in aided Higher Second-ary Schools is :
(A) Plus two
(B) Degree
(C) S.S.L.C.
(D) VII th standard
Correct Answer-Option: (C) S.S.L.C.
7. Probation:-
Every person appointed to any of the categories shall from the date on which he joins duty be on probation.
(i) if appointed by direct appointment or by transfer for a total period of two years on duty within a continuous period of 3 years and
(ii) if appointed by promotion, or by transfer for a total period of two years on duty within a continuous period of two years.
Q18. Every person appointed to any category of post in aided Higher Secondary School directly shall be on probation
A:-For a total period of two years duty within a continuous period of three years
B:-For a total period of one year duty within a continuous period of two years
C:-For a period of two years duty within a continuous period of two years
D:-For a total period of six months duty within a continuous period of one year
Correct Answer:- Option-A:-For a total period of two years duty within a continuous period of three years
Q19. Period of probation of Higher Secondary Teachers recruit through Direct appointment:
(A) 3 years
(B) 1 year
(C) 6 months
(D) 2 years
ANSWER: (D) 2 years
8. Age limit:-
No person shall be eligible for appointment by direct appointment to any of the posts in categories of Teachers if he has not completed 20 years or is above 39 years of age on the first day of January of the year in which the applications for appointment are invited. For posts other than teaching posts, the candidate must have completed 18 years and must have not completed 35 years of age on the first day of January of the year in which the applications for appointment are invited. Usual relaxation in upper age limit shall be allowed to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and other Backward Classes.
Q20. The minimum age limit for appointment of Higher secondary School teacher is:
(A) 21 years
(B) 25 years
(C) 20 years
(D) 18 years
ANSWER: (C) 20 years
9. Tests:-
Every person appointed to the category of Principal, shall during the period of probation, pass the
Account Test for Executive Officers (Kerala)
or
Account Test (Lower) if he has not already passed the test.
Q21. A H.S.S.T. having 45 years of age when appointed as Principal will have to:
(A) possess the departmental tests as on the date of promotion
(B) be permanently exempted from the test qualifications
(C) pass the Departmental tests during the period of probation
(D) pass the departmental tests within 6 months
Correct Answer- Option: (C) pass the Departmental tests during the period of probation
Q22. The time limit prescribed for acquiring test qualifications by the Principals of aided higher secondary schools is:
(A) 5 years
(B) 3 years
(C) 4 Years
(D) 2 Years
Correct Answer-Option: (D) 2 Years
10. Exemption:-
(1) Those persons who have passed the State Level Eligibility Test for post of College Lecturers conducted by Government of Kerala are exempted from passing the State Eligibility Tests for Higher Secondary School Teacher.
(2) Those persons who have passed the National Eligibility Test/Junior Research Fellowship shall be exempted from passing the State Eligibility Test.
(3) Persons with Ph. D/M. Phil/ M. Ed. degree shall be exempted from passing the State Eligibility Test provided the M. Phil in the concerned subject is awarded by any of the Universities in Kerala or recognised as equivalent thereto by any of the Universities in Kerala.
(4)Teachers who have completed ten years of approved teaching service at the High School level shall be exempted from passing the State Eligibility Test.
Q23. Teachers who have completed———years of approved teaching service at the High School level will be exempted from passing the State Eligibility Test:
(A) 10
(B) 7
(C) 15
(D) 5
Correct Answer-Option:(A) 10
Q24. The special qualification for appointment of Higher Secondary School Teacher is:
(A) S.E.T
(B) K.T.E.T
(C) T.T.C.
(D) L.T.T.C
Correct Answer- Option: (A) S.E.T
Q25. Persons who acquired M.Ed in the subject concerned are exempted from acquiring the following qualification for appointment of Higher Secondary School Teachers :
(A) P.G. in that subject
(B) Degree in that subject
(C) B.Ed. in that subject
(D) S.S.L.C.
Correct Answer- Option: (C) B.Ed. in that subject
Q26. The No. of posts of clerks admissible to higher secondary schools having 5 batches is
:(A) 2
(B) Nil
(C) One
(D) 3
ANSWER: (B) Nil
Q27. Chapter…………..dealt with the method of appointment and Qualifications of Teachers and Non-teaching staff in Aided Higher Secondary Schools.
(A) XXX
(B) XXVIII
(C) XX
(D) XXXII
ANSWER: (D) XXXII
Q28. The method of appointment and qualification of Aided Higher Secondary School Teachers are contained in Chapter………….K.E.R
(A) XIVA
(B) XXXII
(C) XXXI
(D) XXIII
Correct Answer- Option: (B) XXXII