KPSC EXAM SYLLABUS FOR THE POST OF

Professor & [Link] (YOGA)

Syllabus:

The written examination will be conducted in two papers - Paper-I and

Paper-II

Paper -I Syllabus:

PART-A

General Ability:

i. Indian Society, Heritage & Culture, Polity, Economy, Human

Development
Indices and the Development Programmes;
ii. Natural Resources, their distribution, exploitation, conservation and
related
issues;
iii. Basic concepts of Ecology and Environment and their impact on
health and
economy;
iv. Impact of changing demographic trends on health, environment and
society;
v. Indian Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Transportation and Service
Sectors;
vi. Natural and man made disasters and their management;
vii. Food adulteration, Food processing, food distribution, food storage
and their
relevance to public health;
viii. Recent trends in Science and Technology

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Modern methods of diagnostic procedures :
Includes Physical Examination of Patient, Physiological & Bio-chemical
examinations, X-ray & other Lab Investigations like Urine analysis, Stool
examinations, Blood tests (Histology), ECG etc.,

1. Toxins & anti-toxins, Vaccinations & Inoculation, family planning

by natural methods
2. Public Health, Preventive & Social medicine, Community Health,
Medical statistics, Geriatric Care & Pediatric Care, First Aid &
Clinical Emergencies

Paper -II Syllabus:

PART-B

YOGA

Along with the syllabus content for lecturer post also include the
following subject:

1. Applied Basic Medical Sciences & Concepts of Health & Diseases in

Yoga.
it Philosophy & practice of Yoga: Principles of yoga from traditional
yoga texts- concepts of health and disease as described in Vedas,
Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita, Yoga Vasista, Patanjali yoga sutras
and Hatha yoga texts, history & evolution of yoga as a therapy in
mind-body medicine, Traditional yoga techniques from reputed
yoga schools of ancient texts, Philosophical& scientific basis of yoga
for self empowerment, slates of consciousness as in Upanishads &
its relevance to health promotion, disease prevention ,healing &
quality of life, relevance of yoga with naturopathy in prevention &
management of stress/life style related diseases,relationship
between yoga,health & spirituality; insights from yoga for women's
& child health; use pf yoga as an effective therapy for different
socio-economic populations.
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b) Applied basic Medical Sciences Relevant to yoga: Applied anatomy,
applied physiology and biochemistry related to advancement in
understanding the physiological effects of different yoga techniques;
applied basic medical sciences in establishing the physiological
basis for symptamatology and indicators of health & disease used
in yoga for example breathing patterns related to different mental
states and association of distinct breathing patterns and changes
with physical and mental disorders.

Microbiology and pathology related to advancement in

understanding of pathophysiology and pathogenesis relevant to the
concepts of health and disease in yoga. Clinical pharmacology *-
Introduction to principles of drug therapy; Adverse reactions to
drugs; physiology and pharmacology of the autonomic nervous
system; Nitric oxide and its' biologic and medical implications.

c) Physiological Basis And clinical Relevance Of Yoga

Physiological effects of techniques used in yoga viz.
• Yoga based cleansing techniques [kriyas
• Yoga postures [asanas],
• Breathing exercises
• Yoga based voluntarily regulated breathing (Pranayamas)
• Guided relaxation(Yoga Nidhra)
• Meditation (Dhyana)
• Derived techniques of various traditional & reputed schools
d) Clinical relevance Of therapies used in naturopathy:
Clinical applications and underlying mechanisms for the
individual and combinations of yoga techniques used in yoga the
disease specific yoga modules are evolved based on(i) traditional
descriptions of therapeutic benefits of yoga techniques, (ii)
available physiological effects of yoga techniques' and (iii) clinical
observations.
2. Diagnosis & treatment using conventional Medicine &
Indicators of disease process in yoga for the following
Disorders.

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• Disorders of the cardiovascular system-Alterations in circulator)
and respiratory functions, Diagnosis and approach to the patieni
with heart disease-physical examination of the cardiovascular
system. Knowledge about conventional treatments, Disorders o:
the heart, vascular disease, Cardiac rehabilitation.
• Disorders of the respiratory system - Diagnosis and approach to
the patient with respiratory disease, Knowledge about
conventional treatments, Disease of the respiratory system and
rehabilitation.
• Disorders of the kidney and urinary tract - Alterations in Urinal -)
Functions and Electrolytes, Alteration in the Uro-genital Tract,
Approach to the patient with diseases of the kidneys and urinary
tract, Knowledge about conventional treatment, Disturbances of
renal function.
• Disorders of the gastrointestinal system- Alterations in GIT
functions, approach to the patient with GIT disease, disorders of
liver, pancreas, esophagus.
• Disorders of the immune system, connective tissue and joints -
Hematological alterations, pain Patho physiology and
management, approach to the patient with the disorders of
immune system, connective tissue and joints, Approach to the
patient with disorders of immune system, connective tissue and
joints
• Endocrinology and metabolism - Alterations in body temperature,
approach to the patient with endocrine and metabolic disorders,
Neuroendocrine regulation and its diseases, disorders
intermediary metabolism, disorders of bone and mineral
metabolism.
• Neurological disorders -
• Dermatological disorders
• Psychiatric disorders
• Oncology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Disorders of the eyes, ears, nose and throat
• Neutraceuticals and natural herbs in health and disease

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• Disorders of the cardiovascular system-Alterations in circulatory
and respiratory functions, Diagnosis and approach to the patient
with heart disease-physical examination of the cardiovascular
system. Knowledge about conventional treatments, Disorders of
the heart, vascular disease, Cardiac rehabilitation.
• Disorders of the respiratory system - Diagnosis and approach to
the patient with respiratory disease, Knowledge about
conventional treatments, Disease of the respiratory system and
rehabilitation.
• Disorders of the kidney and urinary tract - Alterations in Urinary
Functions and Electrolytes, Alteration in the Uro-genital Tract,
Approach to the patient with diseases of the kidneys and urinary
tract, Knowledge about conventional treatment, Disturbances of
renal function.
• Disorders of the gastrointestinal system- Alterations in GIT
functions, approach to the patient with GIT disease, disorders of
liver, pancreas, esophagus.
• Disorders of the immune system, connective tissue and joints -
Hematological alterations, pain Patho physiology and
management, approach to the patient with the disorders of
immune system, connective tissue and joints, Approach to the
patient with disorders of immune system, connective tissue and
joints
• Endocrinology and metabolism - Alterations in body temperature,
approach to the patient with endocrine and metabolic disorders,
Neuroendocrine regulation and its diseases, disorders
intermediary metabolism, disorders of bone and mineral
metabolism.
• Neurological disorders -
• Dermatological disorders
• Psychiatric disorders
• Oncology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Disorders of the eyes, ears, nose and throat
• Neutraceuticals and natural herbs in health and disease

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• Environmental and occupational health hazards related to food
products, cosmetics, drugs, indoor &outdoor living, work
environment& ergonomics.
• Nutrition and yoga based diet in health and disease- Critical
evaluation of dietary requirements; vegetarianism and its impact
on health and disease; rational use of diet 'based on concept of
gunas as described in Bhagavad- Gita ; clinical implications of
yoga based dietary- recommendations.
• Research methodology & recent advances in yoga-Stress & its
impact, life style related diseases. Mind body medicine-to elicit
relaxation response as an antidote to stress response and
understanding their limitations. rational use of & psychosocial
behavior, inherent healing capacities like positive thinking
etc.,improvement in quality of life,advances in medical &
psychiatric rehabilitation. Life style and psychological behavior-
health education and yoga in prevention in high risk groups,
effective management of chronic lifestyle related diseases and
minimization of subsequent medical complications.
Inherent healing capacities and yoga therapies-physiological
basis of inherent healing capacities of human body and mind;
concept of spontaneous regression; role of positive thinking
health behavior and yoga therapies in spontaneous regression;
and clinical implications of yoga therapies in eliciting inherent
healing capacities

Religious faith, spirituality and medicine-role of faith in health

and disease; spirituality, spiritual practices in health and
disease; health behavior, positive thinking and coping behavior
related to faith and spirituality.
contemplative Neuroscience": States of consciousness and
health; psycho neurobiology of states of consciousness; Altered
states of consciousness; higher states of consciousness induced
by meditation; states of consciousness and health. Yoga and
holistic medicine- integrating the physical, psychological, mental,
social and spiritual needs of an individual in promotion of
position health, prevention of diseases and disabilities,

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 management of diseases and overall improvement in ' quality of
life'. Traditional significance modern relevant and clinical
implications of derived yoga techniques by Indian gurus and
institutions viz. i) Maharishi Mahesh yoga- transcendental
meditation,ii) Goenka- vipasana meditation, iii) prajapitha
brahmakumaris vishwavidhylaya-Rajayoga meditation iv) Bihar
School of yoga -yoga nethra,v) Swamy Vivekananda yoga research
foundation- cyclic meditation, vi) the art of Living foundation -
sudarshan kriya yoga, vii) Sahaja yoga, viii) Kundalini yoga
Traditional significance, modern relevant and clinical implications
of derived yoga techniques by yoga gurus and institution from
other cultures'viz. i) Tibetan yoga- G-Turn-Mo meditation, ii)
Chinese mind modifying techniques-Qi-Gong and Tai-chi, iii)
Japanese Zen meditation, iv) Christian Contemplative meditation,
v) Herbert Benson's Relaxation response and vi) Kabat- Zinn's
meditation.

Western psychology and Indian psychology: fundamental

principles, techniques and their implications on consciousness
studies and mental health

Comparative studies between yoga and other Mind-body medicine

techniques [Art therapy Dance therapy, psychotherapy,
Hypnotherapy, Guided imaginary and Biofeedback]

• CME, Teaching & learning Skills

• Medical Ethics-definition, perspective & ethics of the individual.
The family and society in medical ethics, profession ethics,
research ethics

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 KPSC EXAM SYLLABUS FOR THE POST OF
Professor & [Link] (NATUROPATHY)
Syllabus:

The written examination will be conducted in two papers - Paper-I and

Paper-ll

Paper -I Syllabus:

PART-A

General Ability:

i. Indian Society, Heritage 8s Culture, Polity, Economy, Human

Development
Indices and the Development Programmes;
ii. Natural Resources, their distribution, exploitation, conservation and
related
issues;
iii. Basic concepts of Ecology and Environment and their impact on
health and
economy;
iv. Impact of changing demographic trends on health, environment and
society;
v. Indian Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Transportation and Service
Sectors;
vi. Natural and man made disasters and their management;
vii. Food adulteration, Food processing, food distribution, food storage
and their
relevance to public health;
viii. Recent trends in Science and Technology

Modern methods of diagnostic procedures :

Includes Physical Examination of Patient, Physiological & Bio-chemical
examinations, X-ray & other Lab Investigations like Urine analysis, Stool
examinations, Blood tests (Histology), ECG etc.,
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3. Toxins & anti-toxins, Vaccinations & Inoculation, family planning
by natural methods
4. Public Health, Preventive & Social medicine, Community Health,
Medical statistics, Geriatric Care & Pediatric Care, First Aid &
Clinical Emergencies

Paper -II Syllabus:

PART-B

NATUROPATHY

Along with the syllabus content for lecturer post include the
following subject:

Physiological effects of therapies used in naturopathy Viz.

• Fasting, Nutrition and dietetics

• Hydro therapy & Clay therapy
• Manipulative therapies(massage, Chiropractic, Osteopathy&
physical therapy)
• Acupuncture & acupressure,
• Color-therapy &magneto therapy
• Energy medicine & Health/clinical psychology and
counseling.
A) Clinical relevance of therapies used in naturopathy:
• Clinical applications and underlying mechanisms for the
individual and combinations of treatments used in
naturopathy.
• The disease specific naturopathic treatment strategies based
on
a)historical use of natural therapies
b)available physiological effects of individual therapies
c)clinical observations.

C) Diagnosis & treatment using conventional Medicine &

Naturopathy for the following Disorders.

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• Disorders of the cardiovascular system-Alterations in circulatory
and respiratory functions, Diagnosis and approach to the patient
with heart disease-physical examination of the cardiovascular
system. Knowledge about conventional treatments, Disorders of
the heart, vascular disease, Cardiac rehabilitation.
• Disorders of the respiratory system - Diagnosis and approach to
the patient with respiratory disease, Knowledge about
conventional treatments, Disease of the respiratory system and
rehabilitation.
• Disorders of the kidney and urinary tract - Alterations in Urinary
Functions and Electrolytes, Alteration in the Uro-genital Tract,
Approach to the patient with diseases of the kidneys and urinary
tract, Knowledge about conventional treatment, Disturbances of
renal function.
• Disorders of the gastrointestinal system- Alterations in GIT
functions, approach to the patient with GIT disease, disorders of
liver, pancreas, esophagus.
• Disorders of the immune system, connective tissue and joints -
Hematological alterations, pain Patho physiology and
management, approach to the patient with the disorders of
immune system, connective tissue and joints, Approach to the
patient with disorders of immune system, connective tissue and
joints
• Endocrinology and metabolism - Alterations in body temperature,
approach to the patient with endocrine and metabolic disorders,
Neuroendocrine regulation and its diseases, disorders
intermediary metabolism, disorders of bone and mineral
metabolism.
• Neurological disorders -
• Dermatological disorders
• Psychiatric disorders
• Oncology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Disorders of the eyes, ears, nose and throat
• Neutraceuticals and natural herbs in health and disease

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• Environmental and occupational health hazards related to food
products,cosmetics,drugs,indoor &outdoor living, work
environment& ergonomics.
• Research methodology & recent advances in naturopathy-Stress
& its impact, life style & psychosocial behavior, inherent healing
capacities like positive thinking etc.,improvement in quality of
life,advances in medical & psychiatric rehabilitation, integrative
medicine.
• CME,Teaching & learning Skills
• Medical Ethics-definition, perspective & ethics of the individual.

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