The following notification will be published in the Telangana State Gazette. NOTIFICATION

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1 GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA ABSTRACT The Telangana Direct Recruitment for the posts of Teachers Rules, 2017 Orders Issued SCHOOL EDUCATION (GENERAL)DEPARTMENT G.O.Ms.No. 25 Dated: Read the Following 1. G.O.Ms.No.4, Education (PE-Ser.II)Department, dt G.O.Ms.No12, Education (PE-Ser.II) Department, dt G.O. No.19, School Education (General) Department, dt From the Commissioner and Director of School Education, Telangana, Hyderabad, Lr.Rc.No. 639/A/TSCERT/2016, dt O R D E R: The following notification will be published in the Telangana State Gazette. NOTIFICATION In exercise of the powers conferred by article 309 of the Constitution of India read with sub sections (3) and (4) of section 169, sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 195 and section 243 of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Act No.13 of 1994) and section 78 and section 99 of the Telangana Education Act, 1982 (Act No. 1 of 1982), read with sub-section (1) of section 23 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (Central Act No.35 of 2009) and the National Council for Teacher Education (Determination of Minimum Qualifications for Persons to be Recruited as Education Teachers and Physical Education Teachers in Pre-Primary, Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary, Senior Secondary or Intermediate Schools or Colleges) Regulations, 2014 dt , and in supersession of the Rules issued in G.Os 1 & 2 read above, the Governor of Telangana hereby makes the following Rules for direct recruitment to the posts of Teachers in the Government and Local Body Schools of Telangana. RULES 1. Short Title and Application (1) These rules may be called the Telangana State Direct Recruitment for the posts of Teachers Rules, (2) These rules shall apply to all categories of teacher posts in Government Schools, Zilla Praja Parishad Schools and Mandal Praja Parishad Schools. 2. DEFINITIONS: In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires:- (1) "Appointing Authority" means, the District Educational Officer of the district concerned in respect of the posts of teachers in Government Schools, Mandal Praja Parishad Schools and Zilla Praja Parishad Schools. (2) Chief Executive Officer means the Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Praja Parishad appointed under section 186 of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, (3) Collector means an officer in-charge of a Revenue District; (4) Director of School Education means the Officer in-charge of General Education in the State which includes Pre-Primary, Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary Schools in the State; (5) District means a Revenue District as formed/reorganised by the State of Telangana w.e.f

2 (6) District Educational officer means the Officer in-charge of General Education which includes Pre-primary, Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary Schools in the District; (7) Government means the State Government of Telangana; (8) Mandal Praja Parishad means a Mandal Praja Parishad constituted under section 148 of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994; (9) Mandal Praja Parishad Development Officer means the officer appointed by that designation under section 168 of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994; (10) Medium of Instruction means the language through which subjects other than languages are taught; (11) NCTE means National Council for Teacher Education constituted under the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993; (12) School means a Primary School or an Upper Primary School or a High School; (13) TSPSC means the Telangana State Public Service Commission constituted by the Government of Telangana; (14) Teacher Eligibility Test means the Eligibility Test conducted by the appropriate Government as per the NCTE guidelines Dt for conducting Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) issued under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE), 2009 read with NCTE Notification Dt and amendments from time to time laying down the minimum qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher; (15) UGC means University Grants Commission constituted under the UGC Act, 1956; (16) Zilla Praja Parishad means a Zilla Praja Parishad constituted under the provisions of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, METHOD OF RECRUITMENT: The Recruitment shall be through a selection process as decided by the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC). Out of the Total Marks of Teacher Recruitment Test, 20% weightage shall be for Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) score for all the posts, except for School Assistant (Physical Education) and Physical Education Teacher. For the purpose of Selection of Teachers under these Rules, scores obtained in Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) / Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) / Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) with the qualifying marks as given below shall only be considered: TET Name Maximum Marks Pass Mark OC BC SC / ST / Differently Abled APTET/ TSTET CTET Note: The APTET scores obtained before the appointed day of shall only be considered. Selection of candidates shall be on the basis of combined marks secured in the Main Examination to be conducted by the TSPSC (80%) and TET (20%) in all categories of posts except SA (Physical Education) and PET for which selection shall be 100% based on the Main Examination conducted by TSPSC only 2

3 4. QUALIFICATIONS POST WISE: I. School Assistants:- A. School Assistant (Mathematics):- i. Must possess a Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.) from a University recognised by UGC with 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Mathematics as a Methodology subject from any institution recognised by NCTE. ii. Must possess a 4-year B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. Integrated degree, with at least minimum marks shall be 45%) with the Mathematics as a Methodology from any Mathematics and Science as Optional. B. School Assistants (Physical Science):- i. Must possess a Graduate s Degree with any two of the following subjects as optionals i.e. Physics (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.) and Chemistry (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.) from a University recognised by UGC with 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Physical Science / Physics / Chemistry / Science as a Methodology subject from any (Candidates who study one of the two optionals at Graduation and the other at Post Graduation with the required percentage are also eligible for the post) ii. Must possess a 4-year B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. Integrated degree with at least minimum marks shall be 45%) with the Physical Science / Physics / Chemistry / Science as a Methodology from any institution recognised by NCTE. Mathematics and Science as Optional. C. School Assistants (Biological Science):- i. Must possess a Graduate s Degree with any two of the following subjects as optionals i.e. Botany (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.) and Zoology (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.)) from a University recognised by UGC with 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Biological Science / Natural Sciences / Science / Botany / Zoology as a Methodology subject from any institution recognised by NCTE. (Candidates who study one of the two optionals at Graduation and the other at Post Graduation with the required percentage are also eligible for the post) ii. Must possess a 4-year B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. Integrated degree with at least minimum marks shall be 45%) with the Biological Science / Natural Sciences 3

4 / Science / Botany / Zoology as a Methodology from any institution recognised by NCTE. Mathematics and Science as Optional. D. School Assistants (Social Studies):- i. Must possess a Graduate s Degree with any two of the following subjects as optionals i.e. History (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.) / Economics (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.) / Geography (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.) / Political Science or Politics (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.) / Public Administration (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.) / Sociology (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.) / Psychology (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.) / Philosophy / Commerce (or its allied subjects as given in the Annexure to this G.O.) / as optionals from a University recognised by UGC with 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Social Studies / Social Sciences / Geography / History / Politics / Political Science / Economics as a Methodology subject from any institution recognised by NCTE. (Candidates who study one of the two optionals at Graduation and the other at Post Graduation with the required percentage are also eligible for the post) ii. Must possess a 4-year B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. Integrated degree with at least minimum marks shall be 45%) with the Social Studies / Social Sciences / Geography / History / Politics / Political Science / Economics as a Methodology from any Social Studies as Optional. E. School Assistant (English) :- i. Must possess Graduation with English as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in English / Post Graduation Degree in English from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with English as a Methodology subject from any 50% marks (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently Abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) with English as a Methodology from any F. School Assistant (Telugu) :- i. Must possess Graduation with Telugu as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Telugu / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Telugu / Post Graduation Degree in Telugu from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the 4

5 ii. minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Telugu as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Telugu from any Must possess 4-year B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. Integrated degree with at least minimum marks shall be 45%) with Telugu as a Methodology from any G. School Assistant (Hindi) :- i. Must possess Graduation with Hindi as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Hindi / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Hindi / Post Graduation Degree in Hindi from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Hindi as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Hindi or Hindi Shikshan Parangat from any minimum marks shall be 45%) with Hindi as a Methodology from any H. School Assistant (Urdu) :- i. Must possess Graduation with Urdu as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Urdu / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Urdu / Post Graduation Degree in Urdu from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Urdu as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Urdu from any minimum marks shall be 45%) with Urdu as a Methodology from any I. School Assistant (Kannada) :- i. Must possess Graduation with Kannada as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Kannada / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Kannada / Post Graduation Degree in Kannada from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Kannada as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Kannada from any 5

6 ii. Must possess 4-year B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. Integrated degree with at least minimum marks shall be 45%) with Kannada as a Methodology from any J. School Assistant (Tamil) :- i. Must possess Graduation with Tamil as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Tamil / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Tamil / Post Graduation Degree in Tamil from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Tamil as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Tamil from any minimum marks shall be 45%) with Tamil as a Methodology from any K. School Assistant (Marathi) i. Must possess Graduation with Marathi as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Marathi / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Marathi / Post Graduation Degree in Marathi from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Marathi as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Marathi from any minimum marks shall be 45%) with Marathi as a Methodology from any L. School Assistant (Sanskrit) :- i. Must possess Graduation with Sanskrit as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Sanskrit / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Sanskrit / Post Graduation Degree in Sanskrit from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Sanskrit as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Sanskrit from any ii. Must possess 4-year B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. Integrated degree with at least minimum marks shall be 45%) with Sanskrit as a Methodology from any 6

7 M. School Assistant (Physical Education) :- i. Must possess a Bachelor s degree with Physical Education as an elective from a University recognised by UGC with at least 50% marks (In case of SC / ST / BC, the minimum marks shall be 45%) ii. Must possess Graduation in Physical Education with 40% marks (In case of SC / ST / BC, the minimum marks shall be 35%) or Graduation in Physical Education i.e.. B.P.Ed. course of three years duration. iii. Must possess a Bachelor s Degree with minimum 50% marks. Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) of at least one year duration from any II. Secondary Grade Teacher :- i. Must Possess Intermediate / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) as recognised by the Board of Intermediate, Telangana with at least 50% Marks (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education / 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education. ii. Must Possess Intermediate / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) as recognised by the Board of Intermediate, Telangana with at least 45% Marks (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 40%) in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002 (i.e those who are admitted into D.El.Ed. up to the year 2007)and Pass in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education / 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education. Pass in Paper I of Telangana State Eligibility Test (TSTET) / Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) / Central Teacher Eligibility Test. (CTET) III. Language Pandits: A. Language Pandit (Telugu) :- i. Must possess Graduation with Telugu as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Telugu / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Telugu / Post Graduation Degree in Telugu from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Telugu as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Telugu from any i minimum marks shall be 45%) with Telugu as a Methodology from any 7

8 B. Language Pandit (Hindi) :- i. Must possess Graduation with Hindi as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Hindi / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Hindi / Post Graduation Degree in Hindi from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Hindi as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Hindi or Hindi Shikshan Parangat from any minimum marks shall be 45%) with Hindi as a Methodology from any C. Language Pandit (Urdu) :- i. Must possess Graduation with Urdu as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Urdu / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Urdu / Post Graduation Degree in Urdu from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Urdu as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Urdu from any minimum marks shall be 45%) with Urdu as a Methodology from any D. Language Pandit (Kannada) :- i. Must possess Graduation with Kannada as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Kannada / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Kannada / Post Graduation Degree in Kannada from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Kannada as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Urdu from any minimum marks shall be 45%) with Kannada as a Methodology from any E. Language Pandit (Marathi) i. Must possess Graduation with Marathi as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Marathi / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Marathi / Post Graduation Degree in Marathi from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) 8

9 course with Marathi as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Marathi from any minimum marks shall be 45%) with Marathi as a Methodology from any F. Language Pandit (Tamil) :- i. Must possess Graduation with Tamil as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Tamil / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Tamil / Post Graduation Degree in Tamil from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Tamil as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Tamil from any minimum marks shall be 45%) with Tamil as a Methodology from any G. Language Pandit (Sanskrit) :- i. Must possess Graduation with Sanskrit as one of the Optional / Graduation in Literature in Sanskrit / Bachelor s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Sanskrit / Post Graduation Degree in Sanskrit from a University recognised by UGC with 50% (In case of SC / ST / BC / Differently abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course with Sanskrit as a Methodology subject or Language Pandit Training in Sanskrit from any minimum marks shall be 45%) with Sanskrit as a Methodology from any IV. Physical Education Teacher :- 1. Must possess Intermediate (or its equivalent) recognised by the Board of Intermediate Education, Telangana with minimum 50% marks. And A Certificate / Under Graduate Diploma in Physical Education / Diploma in Physical Education from an institution recognised by the NCTE. 2. Must possess a Bachelor s Degree. And Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) of at least one year duration from any 9

10 V. Language / Medium of Study Qualifications for Non-language subjects: The candidates who have (i) passed either SSC (or its equivalent) Examination or Intermediate (or its equivalent) or Degree Examination in the medium of instruction concerned or (ii) have studied the Language concerned as First Language in SSC (or its equivalent) or as Part I in Intermediate (or its equivalent) or as Second Language in Intermediate (or its equivalent) or as a Subject in Degree, are eligible for the posts of SA (Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Studies & Physical Education), SGT and PET in the concerned medium school. The Medium of the TRT Question Paper shall be the same as the Medium of the Post opted for. (5) AGENCY F CONDUCTING THE TEACHER RECRUITMENT TEST: The Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) shall be conducted by the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) as per the Orders issued by the State Government in G.O. No.19, School Education (General) Department, dt and other orders issued from time to time. (6) NOTIFICATION OF VACANCIES: The TSPSC shall issue Notification for direct recruitment for the posts of Teachers in accordance with the orders issued by the Government duly notifying the vacancies as per the requisition furnished by the Commissioner & Director of School Education for the 31 Revenue districts as formed/reorganised by the State of Telangana w.e.f , taking each such district as the unit of appointment as per the relevant Rules. Local Scheduled Tribe candidates shall only be considered for selection and appointment against the vacancies in Scheduled Areas as per G.O.Ms.No.3, Social Welfare (TW.Edn.II) Department, dt They shall also be considered for selection to the posts notified in Plain area if they come up for selection. (7) AGE: As per Telangana State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 as amended from time to time. (8) PREPARATION OF SELECTION LISTS: 1. The rule of reservation to local candidates is applicable and the provisions of Telangana Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order (Presidential Order) 1975 and amendments there to shall be followed strictly. 2. The rule of special representation in the matter of appointment of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Physically Challenged, Ex-service Men and Women is applicable as per the Telangana State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 as amended from time to time. 3. No Physically Challenged quota should be extended for the School Assistant (Physical Education) and Physical Education Teacher Posts as the said quota is not considered for admission into the Physical Education Training courses. The posts earmarked for School Assistant (Physical Education) and Physical Education Teacher should be filled with eligible meritorious candidates as per the Government Memo.No.1351/Ser.VI/2008-2, dated The number of candidates selected shall be equivalent to the number of vacancies notified. There shall be no waiting list and posts if any unfilled for any reason whatsoever shall be carried forward for future recruitment. (9) COMMUNICATION OF SELECTION LISTS TO THE APPOINTING AUTHITIES: The TSPSC shall communicate the list of selected candidates prepared separately for each unit of appointment to the Appointing Authority concerned, along with the applications of the candidates, who in turn shall issue the 10

11 Appointment Orders as per the relevant Rules and Posting Orders to the selected candidates as per the choice exercised by the selected candidates in the counselling for the schools under the control of the Appointing Authority. Detailed guidelines regarding the counselling procedures etc., will be issued separately. (10) The qualifications prescribed for Direct Recruitment of the Teachers vide G.O.Ms.No.11, School Education(Ser.II)Department, dated and G.O.Ms.No.12, School Education(Ser.II) Department, dated shall stand amended by the qualifications prescribed for the Direct Recruitment of the Teachers in these Rules(Rule-4). (11) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in any other rules relating to the recruitment of Teachers, the provisions of these rules shall prevail and be applicable for the purpose of recruitment of Teachers, (BY DER IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERN OF TELANGANA) RANJEEV R. ACHARYA, SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT. To The Commissioner, Printing & Stationary, Hyderabad (with a request to publish the same in the next issue of the rules suppliement.) The Secretary, TSPSC, Hyderabad. (10 copies) The Commissioner & Director of School Education, Telangana, Hyderabad. Copy to The Law Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. The General Administration (Ser.C)Department. Sc/Sf. // FWARDED :BY DER// SECTION OFFICER 11

12 ANNEXURE to G.O.Ms.No.25 School Education (Genl) Dept. Dated: List of allied subjects for School Assistant Non-Language Posts Sl.No Subjects eligible Allied subjects for School Assistant(Nonfor School Languages) Posts Assistant (Non- Languages)Posts 1 Mathematics Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Statistics 2 Physics Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Instrumentation, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Geophysics, Applied Electronics 3 Chemistry Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Green Chemistry, Catalysis 4 Botany Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Genetics, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Industrial Microbiology, Agriculture, Dry Land Agriculture, Food Technology, Biological Science, Geology, Forestry, Life Sciences, Sericulture, Horticulture. 5 Zoology Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Genetics, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Industrial Microbiology, Public Health, Human Genetics, Biological Science, Fisheries, Sericulture, Aquaculture, Marine Science, Poultry Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Wildlife, Dairy Science. 6 History Ancient Indian History and Culture & Archaeology, Tourism 7 Economics Applied Economics, Econometrics, Agricultural Economics 8 Geography Geoinformatics, Environmental Studies, Geology 9 Political Science or Politics Environmental Studies, International Studies, Rural Development, Public Policy. 10 Public Administration Public Policy and Public Administration, Public Administration and governance 11 Sociology Anthropology, Social Work, Social Anthropology, Rural Development, Demography 12 Psychology Child Psychology, Counselling 13 Philosophy - 14 Commerce Economics/Business Economics, Business Organisation and Management, Statistics/ Business Statistics, Quantitative Techniques, Financial Services, Banking and Insurance, Accountancy / Financial Accounting, Fundamental of Information Technology. RANJEEV R. ACHARYA SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT 12