GUIDELINES FOR CSB CANDIDATES: PGT (POL SC). Sub Code: P 24

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1 Appendix 01 GUIDELINES FOR CSB CANDIDATES: PGT (POL SC). Sub Code: P 24 Aim: To test the level of knowledge of the candidate and assess his/her suitability for employment as PGT (Political Science) to teach with proficiency in cl XI & XII in an English medium Private school system following the syllabus prescribed by CBSE. Knowledge level: Candidate should have good understanding of his field as an educator is expected to facilitate the learners to analyze issues and think critically. He/She should have knowledge as per his/her qualification i.e. subject knowledge of Post Graduate level for the post of PGT (Political Science). Understanding: Candidate should have an in depth knowledge of his subject so as to be able to analyze & comprehend given question, choose the correct option/answer in English in the limited time period and attempt all/maximum no. of questions. Awareness: Candidates are expected to be abreast of current events and socio, eco & political developments, both national & international. They are also expected to be aware of latest trends and developments in pedagogy, inter disciplinary research & progress relevant to their subject. Format (weightage) of the paper: The paper will broadly consist of 90 multiple choice questions based on the detailed Syllabus 1. Political Thought Kautilya Theory of State, Shanti Parva, Plato and Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Lockes, Rousseau, Hegel Benthem, J S Mill, T H Green, Marx, Mao Tse Tung Modern Indian Thought: Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, M N Roy, Aurobindo Ghosh, Dr B R Ambedakar, Savarkar, Ram Manohar Lohia. Medieval Political Thought, Church State Relationship, Behaviouralism & Post Behaviouralism. 2. Political Theory DETAILED SYLLABUS Approaches to Political Theory Normative, Historical & Empirical. Democracy, Procedural Democracy & its Critique, Sovereignty, liberty, Significance of Equality, Importance of Freedom, Social Justice, Universality of Rights, Citizenship, Socialism, Nationalism, Secularism, Marginalization, Peace, Development.

2 3. Comparative Politics & Political Analysis Constitutionalism: Concept, Problems and Limitations. Forms of Government: to United Kingdom & USA. Unitary Federal, Parliamentary Presidential with special ref Organs of Government: Executive, Legislature, Judiciary their interrelationship in comparative perspective, Judicial Review. Party Systems, Role of Opposition and pressure Groups: Elections, Electoral Reforms. Bureaucracy types and roles. Political Culture, Political Modernization, Political Socialization and Political Communication. Power, Authority & Legitimacy. 4. Constitutional Dev, Govt and Politics in India National Movement, Constitutional Developments and the making of Indian Constitution. Ideological Bases of Indian Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties and Directive Principles. Constitution as Instrument of Socio Economic Changes, Constitutional Amendments and Review. Organs of Government Executive, Legislature & Judiciary. Structure and Process: President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Working of the Parliamentary System, Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Minister, State Legislature. Federalism: Theory and Practices in India: Demands of Autonomy and Separatist Movements, Emerging trends in Centre State Relation. Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Activism including Public Interest Litigation cases, Judicial Reforms. 5. Dynamics of State Politics Organs of Govt Executive Legislature & Judiciary Local Govt Rural & Urban Political Parties & Party System, Pressure Groups, Public Opinion, Election & electoral Reforms, Religion, Caste and Class Politics, Dalit Movement, Religion Issus. 6. Politics in India since Independence Challenges of Nation building, Era of One Party Dominance, Polities of Planned Development, India s External Relations. Crisis of Democratic Order, Rise of Popular Movements, Regional aspirations, Recent Developments in Indian Politics.

3 7. Public Administration Development of Public Administration as a discipline, Approaches to the study of Public Administration, Decision making, Development Administration, Recent Trends in Administration, New Public Administration. Theories of Organization, Principles of organization, Line and Staff, Unity of Command, Hierarchy, Span of Control, Centralization and Decentralization, Types of organization Formal & Informal forms of organization, Department, Public Corporation and Board. Chief Executive: Types, Function and Roles, Personnel Administration, Recruitment, Training, Promotion, Discipline, Morale, Employee Employer Relationship. Bureaucracy: Theories, Types and Roles, Max Weber and his critics, Civil Servant Minister Relationship. Leadership: Its Role in Decision Making, Communication. Financial Administration: Budget, Audit, Control over Finance with special ref to India & UK. Good Governance: Problems of Administrative Corruption, Transparency and Accountability, Right to Information. Grievance Redressal Institutions: Ombudsman, Lokpal and Lokayukta. 8. International Relations (Contemporary World Politics) Approaches to Study of International Relation, Power, Interest & Ideology in International Relations, Element of Power; Acquisition, Uses and Limitations of Power, Perception, Formulation and Promotion of National Interest, Meaning, Role & Relevance of Ideology in International Relations. Arms & Wars: Nature, Causes and Types of Wars/Conflicts including ethinic disputes, conventional, Nuclear/Bio chemical Wars, Deterrence, Arm Race, Arms Control and Disarmament. Peaceful Settlement of Disputes, Conflict Resolution, Diplomacy, World Order and Peace Studies. Cold War, Alliance, Non Alignment, End of Cold War, US Hegemony in World Politics, Alternative Centres of Power, Globalization. India s Role in International Affairs: India s relation with its neighbours, UK & USA, Wars, Security Concerns and Pacts, Mediatory Role, Determinants & Compulsions of Indian Foreign Policy & Diplomacy. Globalization & Political Economy of International Relations, New International Economic Order, North South Dialogue, South South Cooperation, WTO, Neo-Colonialism and Dependency. Indian & Regional Organizations, SAARC, ASEAN, OPEC, OAS, Indian Ocean. United Nations: Aims, Objectives, Structure, and Evaluation of the Working of UN, Security in Contemporary World, Environment and Natural Resources.

4 9. Miscellaneous Topics Current Issues in National and Global Politics, International Terrorism, Global Economy, Special Economic Zone, Ecological Concerns, Visits & Agreements. RECOMMENDED STUDY MATERIAL 1. Introduction to Constitution of India D D Basu 2. NCERT Book Cl XI & XII 3. Competitive Guide for NET/SET/UGC (Pol Sci) 4. Competition Magazine for Civil Services Exam. 5. Political Theory O P Gauba 6. Comp Politics J C Johari 7. Indian Administration S R Maheshwari 8. Indian Govt & Politics R C Agarwal 9. Public Administration Bhattacharya 10. Western Political Thought J P Sood, C L Waper 11. Political Thought N D Arora, S S Awasthy

5 Appendix 02 GUIDELINES FOR CSB CANDIDATES: TGT (POL SCI). Sub Code: T 24 Aim: To test the level of knowledge of the candidate and assess his/her suitability for employment as TGT (Pol Sci) to teach with proficiency in cl VI to X in an English medium Private School system following the syllabus prescribed by CBSE. Knowledge level: An educator is expected to facilitate the learners (Std VI to X) to analyze issues and think critically. He/She should have knowledge as per his/her qualification i.e. subject knowledge of Graduation level for the post of TGT (Pol Sci) Understanding: Candidates should be well versed with his subject so as to be able to analyze & & comprehend given questions, chose the correct option/answer in English in the limited time period and attempt all/maximum questions. Awareness: Candidates are expected to be abreast of current events and socio, eco & political developments, both National & International. They are also expected to the aware of latest trends and developments in Pedagogy besides their subjects. Format (weightage) of the paper: The paper will consist of 90 multiple choice questions based on the detailed Syllabus DETAILED SYLLABUS 1. Political Theory Concepts of Liberty, Equality, Freedom, Social Justice, Rights, Citizenship, Socialism, Nationalism, Secularism, Marginalization, Peace, Development, Welfare, Democracy, Sovereignty 2. Indian Constitution & its Basic Framework National Movement, Constitutional Developments and the making of Indian Constitution, Ideological Bases of the Indian Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy. Constitution as Instrument of Socio Economic Changes, Constitutional Amendments and Review

6 3. Indian Government & Politics Organs of Govt Union Executive, The Parliament, Judiciary, State Executive, Legislation & Judiciary. Working of Institutions: President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Working of the Parliamentary System, Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Legislature Federalism in India and Decentralization: Demands of Autonomy and Separatist Movements, Emerging trends in Centre state Relation. Rural & Urban Local Self Govt Regional Politics, Influence of Caste, Class, Religion in Politics. Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Activism including Public Interest Litigation Cases, Judicial Reforms. Party System in India, Political Parties, Pressure Groups, Public Opinion. 4. Political Thought Plato and Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, J S Mill, T H Green, Marx, Mao Tse Tung, Lenin Shanti Parva, Kautilya, Gandhi, Nehru, Dr B R Ambedkar, M N Roy, Ram Mohan Roy, Tagore, Aurobindo Ghosh, Lohia. Behaviouralism & Post Behaviouralism. 5. Comparative Government and Political Analysis Constitutionalism, Forms of Government: Unitary Federal, Parliamentary Presidential Organs of Government: Executive, Legislature, Judiciary their interrelationship in comparative perspective. Party Systems, Role of Opposition and Pressure Groups: Elections, Electoral Reforms. Political Culture, Political Socialization and Political Modernization Power, Separation of Power, Power Sharing. 6. Public Administration Theories of Organization, Principles of organization, Line & Staff, Unity of Command, Hierarchy, Span of Control, Centralization and decentralization, Types of Organization formal & informal. Personnel administration: Recruitment, Training & Promotion. Bureaucracy: Theories, Types and Roles, Max Weber and his critics. Leadership, its role in decision making, Communication. Financial Administration: Budget, Audit, Control over Finance. Administrative Corruption and Administrative Reforms, Ombudsman, Lokpal, Lokayukta.

7 7. International Relations Ideology, National Interest, Power, Conflict & Conflict Resolution, National Security, Arms & Arms Control, Cold War, Alliances & Post Cold War Developments, Globalization & Political Economy, New International Economic Order, North South Cooperation, WTO. United Nation Aims, Objective, Structure & Working, Specialized Agencies. India & Regional Organizations, SAARC, ASEAN, OPEC, IAEO, BRICS, Indian Ocean, Indian Nuclear Policy, India s Role in International affairs, Distinguished Features of Indian Foreign Policy & Diplomacy, India s Relation with its Neighbors, UK & USA. 8. Miscellaneous topics RTE, RTI, SEZ, Ecological Issues, Agrarian Crisis. Human Rights, Developmental Welfare, National and International Current Affairs, Recent Development in Indian Politics, Current National & International Affairs. RECOMMENDED STUDY MATERIAL 1. Introduction to Constitution of India D D Basu 2. Indian Govt & Politics R C Agarwal 3. Political Theories J C Johari 4. Comp Politics J C Johari 5. NCERT Book Cl VI to X 6. Competition Magazine for Civil Services Exam. 7. Competitive Guides