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Here is the new Syllabus of Gilgit Baltistan Combined Competitive Examinations GBCCE 2021.

The examination comprises of the following:
– Written Examination ————————————-900 Marks
– Viva Voce ————————————————–300 Marks
PART II] THE GAZETTE OF PAKISTAN, EXTRA., AUG. 21, 2019 1757(9)
Qualification

2nd class or Grade “C” Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
qualification from a University recognized by HEC.

Age-Limit

Minimum 20 years and Maximum 33 years.
Note:—The Upper age limit shall be relaxed by a maximum period of 5 years in
case of Government Servants who have rendered a minimum of 02 years
continuous Government Service on closing date for receipt of
applications.

Written Examination

This examination shall include compulsory and optional subjects
and every candidate shall take all the compulsory subjects and two of the
optional subjects.

Each subject (compulsory and optional) carries 150 marks and will
be of 3 hours duration.

A candidate who does not appear in any compulsory paper shall not
be allowed to appear in the remaining papers of the examinations.

A candidate shall answer the papers in English unless otherwise
directed except the papers of Islamiat and Pakistan Studies which may be
answered either in Urdu or English:

Compulsory Subjects (600 Marks)

English General and Essay 150

Urdu General and Essay 150

Current Affairs and Pakistan Affairs 150

Islamiat (For Muslims) 150

Ethics (For Non-Muslims) 150

Optional Subjects (300 Marks)

A candidate shall take two of the optional subjects with the condition that
not more than one subject shall be taken from each group:

Group-I

(To select one subject of (150 marks only)

Accountancy & Auditing 150

Economics 150

Computer Science 150

Political Science 150

International Relations 150

Group-II

To select one subject of 150 marks only

Physics 150

Chemistry 150

Applied Mathematics 150

Pure Mathematics 150

Statistics 150

Geology 150

Group-III

To select one subject of 150 marks only

Business Administration 150

Public Administration 150

Governance & Public Policies 150

Town Planning & Urban Management 150

Group-IV

To select one subject of 150 marks only

History of Pakistan & India 150

Islamic History & Culture 150

British History 150

European History 150

History of USA 150

Group-V

To select one subject of 150 marks only

Gender Studies 150

Environmental Sciences 150

Agriculture & Forestry 150

Botany 150

Zoology 150

English Literature 150

Urdu Literature 150

Group-VI

To select one subject of 150 marks only

Law 150

Constitutional Law 150

International Law 150

Muslim Law & Jurisprudence 150

Mercantile Law 150

Criminology 150

Philosophy 150

Group-VII

To select one subject of 150 marks only

Journalism & Mass Communication 150

Psychology 150

Geography 150

Sociology 150

Anthropology 150

Persian 150

Arabic 150

Viva Voce (300 Marks)

Each Candidate will be interviewed by a board. The object will be
to test the personal qualities of the candidate and to assess his/her suitabilities for
the services his/her intelligence and alertness of mind, his/her vigor and strength
of character and potential qualities of leadership.
Qualifying Standard

(a) 33% marks in each paper;
(b) 40% marks in aggregate; and
(c) 50% marks in Viva Voce
Place of Examination

Gilgit, Skardu, Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi Centre.

Note-1. The question papers in Urdu, Persian and Arabic should be answered
in the respective languages. However, questions relating to translation from
the respective languages into English or vice versa may be answered as directed in
the question paper.
Note-2. The ratio of MCQs in compulsory papers will be at least 20 MCQs in each
paper. Similarly, there will be 20 MCQs from each optional paper except Pure
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
Note-3. The question paper in Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study of Major
Religions (for Non-Muslims) are to be answered in English OR Urdu only. All
other papers must be answered in English unless otherwise directed in the
question paper.
Note-5. Non-Muslim candidates may either opt for Islamic Studies OR
Comparative Study of Major Religions as may suit to them.

Sociology Notes

GBCE Syllabus Details

ENGLISH GENERAL & ESSAY

The examination in this subject will be based upon a paper carrying 150 marks to Test the
candidate’s abilities to handle Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension, Sentence
Structuring, Translation, Grammar, Vocabulary, etc. and Essay Writing.
I. Precis Writing (20 marks)
A carefully selected passage with an orientation of generic understanding and enough
flexibility for compression shall be given for précising and suggesting an appropriate title.
Out of the total 20 marks allocated to this question, 15 shall go to précising the text and 5
to suggest the title.
II. Reading Comprehension (20 marks)
A carefully selected passage that is rich in substance but not very technical or discipline-specific shall be given, followed by five questions, each carrying 4 marks.
III. Grammar and Vocabulary (20 marks)
Correct usage of Tense, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Phrasal Verbs,
Synonyms and Antonyms etc.
IV. Sentence Correction (10 marks)
The sentences shall be given each having a clear structural flaw in terms of grammar or
punctuation. The candidates shall be asked to rewrite them with really needed correction only,
without making unnecessary alterations. No two or more sentences should have exactly the
same problem, and 2-3 sentences shall be based on correction of punctuation marks.
V. Grouping of Words (10 marks)
A random list of twenty words of moderate standard (neither very easy nor utterly
unfamiliar) shall be given, to be grouped by the candidates in pairs of those having similar
or opposite meaning, as may be clearly directed in the question.
VI. Pairs of Words (10 marks)
Ten pairs shall be given of seemingly similar words with different meanings, generally
confused in communication, for bringing out the difference in the meaning of any five of them
by first explaining them in parenthesis and then using them in sentences.
VII. Translation (10 marks)
Ten short Urdu sentences involving structural composition, significant terms, and
figurative/idiomatic expressions shall be given, be accurately translated into English.
VIII. English Essay (50 marks)
Candidates will be required to write one or more Essays in English. A wide choice of topics
will be given.
Candidates are expected to reflect comprehensive knowledge on a selected topic.
The candidate’s articulation, expression, and technical treatment of the style of English Essay
writing will be examined.
SUGGESTED READINGS

English Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy (Cambridge
University Press).
Practical English Usage M.Swan (Oxford University Press).
The Little, Brown Handbook H. Ramsey Flower & Jane Aaron (The
Little, Brown & Co; Harper Collins.)
A University English Grammar R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (ELBS;
Longmans)
Write Better, Speak Better Readers Digest Association.
Modern English in Action Henry Christ (D.C. Heath & Co.)

CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PAKISTAN AFFAIRS (150 MARKS)

CURRENT AFFAIRS (75 Marks)

Candidates will be expected to display such general knowledge of history, politics and
International Affairs, as deemed necessary to interpret current affairs.
I. Pakistan’s Domestic Affairs (15 marks)
Political
Economic
Social
II. Pakistan’s External Affairs (30 marks)
Pakistan’s relations with its Neighbors (India, China, Afghanistan, Russia)
Pakistan’s relations with the Muslim World (Iran, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia,
Turkey)
Pakistan’s relations with the United States
Pakistan’s relations with Regional and International Organizations (UN, SAARC,
ECO, OIC, WTO, CW)
III. Global Issues (30 marks)
International Security
International Political Economy
Human Rights
Environment: Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Copenhagen Accord
Population: world population trends, world population policies
Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
Global Energy Politics
Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear Security
Nuclear Politics in South Asia
International Trade (Doha Development Round and Bali Package)
Cooperation and Competition in Arabian Sea, Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Millennium Development Goals, Current Status,
Globalization
Middle East Crisis
Kashmir Issue
Palestine Issue

PAKISTAN AFFAIRS (75 Marks)

I. Ideology of Pakistan—–definition and elucidation, historical aspects: Muslim
rule in the Sub-Continent, its downfall and efforts for Renaissance. Movements
for reforms- Shaikh Ahmad Sarhindi, Shah Waliullah, Sayyid Ahmad Shaheed,
Aligarh, Deoband, Nadwah, and other educational institutions——-Sindh
Madrassah and Islamia College Peshawae. Ideology of Pakistan in the light of
Speeches and statements of Allama Iqbal and Quaid- i Azam Muhammad Ali
Jinnah.
II. Land and people of Pakistan – —- Geography, Society, Natural Resources,
Agriculture, Industry and education with reference to characteristics, trends and
problems.
III. Pakistan and Changing Regional Apparatus
IV. Nuclear Program of Pakistan, its Safety and Security; International Concerns
V. Regional Economic Cooperation (SAARC,ECO,SCO) and the Role of Pakistan
VI Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan
VII. Economic Challenges in Pakistan
VIII. Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan: Role of Non-State Actors
IX. Pakistan’s Role in the Region
X. The Palestine Issue
XI. Changing Security Dynamics for Pakistan: Challenges to National Security of
Pakistan.
XII. Political Evolution Since 1971
XIII. Pakistan and US War on Terror
XIV. Foreign Policy of Pakistan Post 9/11
XV. Evolution of Democratic System in Pakistan
XVI. Ethnic Issues and National Integration
XVII. Hydro Politics ; Water Issues in Domestic and Regional Context
XVIII. Pakistan’s National Interest
XIX. Challenges to Sovereignty
XX. Pakistan’s Energy Problems and their Effects
XXI. Pakistan’s Relations with Neighbors excluding India
XXII. Pakistan and India Relations Since 1947 XXIII.
XXIII. The Kashmir Issue
XXIV. The war in Afghanistan since 1979 and its impact on, and challenges to
Pakistan, in the Post 2014 era.
XXV. Proxy Wars: Role of External Elements
XXVI. Economic Conditions of Pakistan, the Most Recent Economic Survey, the
Previous and Current Budgets, and the Problems and Performance of Major
Sectors of Economy.
XXVII. The Recent Constitutional and Legal Debates, the Latest Constitutional
Amendments and Important Legislations, Legal Cases and the Role of Higher
Courts.
XXVIII. The Prevailing Social Problems of Pakistan and the Strategies to Deal with
Them, Poverty, Education, Health and Sanitation.
SUGGESTED READINGS (CURRENT AFFAIRS)

Pakistan Foreign Policy 1947-2005: A Abdul Sattar,
Concise History, 2011
Issue in Pakistan’s Economy, 2010 Akbar S. Zaidi
Pakistan: A Hard Country, 2012 Anatol Lieven
Government & Politics in South Asia, 6th ed., Baxter, Malik, Kennedy &
2009 Oberst,
Introduction to International Political David Balaam & Bradford
Economy, 2010 Dillman
International Organization (Second Edition) Volker Rittberger, Bernhard
2012 Zangl and Andress Kruck
The Age of Deception: Nuclear Diplomacy in Mohamed Elbaradei
Treacherous Times (2011)
International Relations, 2012 Joshua Goldstein
World Politics: Trends & Transformation, 2011 Kegley & Blanton
Pakistan Beyond the Crisis, 2011 Maleeha Lodhi
Globalization in Question, 2009 Paul Hirst
International Political Economy: Interests & Thomas Oatley
Institutions in the Global Economy, 2010
Politics and Change in the Middle East, 10th Andersen, Seibert, and Wagner
Ed., Pearson, 2012
Eating Grass: The Making of the Pakistani Feroz Khan
Bomb, (2012)
Pakistan and World Affairs
Shamshad Ahmad
(Edition-2015)
World Times Magazine

SUGGESTED READINGS (PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)
Federalism and Ethnic Conflict Adeney, Katharine. , New York: Palgrave
Regulation in India and Pakistan. Macmillan, 2007.
Labor, Democratization and Candland, Christopher,
Development in India and Pakistan. New York: Routledge, 2007.
Perception, Politics and Security in Chari, P.R. at al, New York: Routledge,
South Asia: The Compound Crisis in 2003.
1990.
The Future of Pakistan. Cohen Stephen P. et al. Washington:
Brookings Institute Press, 2011.
Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle with Hussian, Zahid. New York: I.B.Tauris,
Militant Islam. 2007.
Modern South Asia: History, Culture, Jalal, Aisha and Bose, Sugata.
Political Economy. New York: Routledge, 1998.
Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Jalal, Aisha, Cambridge: Cambridge
Asia. University Press, 1995.
Conflict Between India and Pakistan: an Lyon, Peter. California: ABC-CLIO,
Encyclopedia. 2008.
Back to Pakistan: A Fifty Year Journey. Mass, Leslie Noyes. Plymouth: Rowman
& Littlefield Publishers, 2011.
Judging the State: Courts and Newberg, Paula R. Cambridge:
Constitutional Politics in Pakistan. Cambridge University Press, 1995.
Pakistan: Manifest Destiny. Qureshi, Atiff. London: Epic Press, 2009.
Pakistan, America, and the Future of Riedel, Bruce. Deadly Embrace:
Global Jihad. Washington: Brookings Institute Press,
2011.
Kashmir in Conflict: India, Pakistan and Schofield, Victoria.
the Unending War. New York: I.B.Tauria, 2003.
Islamic Law and the Law of Armed Shah, Niaz A. New York: Routledge,
Conflict: The Armed Conflict in 2011.
Pakistan.
Making Sense of Pakistan. Shaikh, Farzana. New York: Colombia
University Press, 2009.
A Brief History of Pakistan. Wynbrandt, James.
New York: Infobase Publishing, 2009.
Powering Pakistan: Meetings Pakistan Robert M. Hathaway and Michael
Energy Needs in 21st
Century Gugelman
Pakistan’s Energy Sector: From Crisis to Zaid Alahdad
Crisis-Breaking the Chain

ISLAMIC STUDIES (150 MARKS)

I Introduction of Islam
Concept of Islam.
Importance of Deen in Human Life.
Difference between Deen and Religion.
Distinctive Aspects of Islam.
Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of Islam
Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impact.
II. Study of Seerah of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) as Role Model for:-
Individual
Diplomat
Educator
Military Strategist
Peace Maker
III. Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam.
Human Rights and Status of Woman in Islam
Dignity of Men and Women
IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture:
Meanings and the Vital Elements
Role of Civilization in Development of Human Personality and Communities
Distinctions of Islamic Civilization (Tauheed, Spiritualism, Dignity of Man,
Equality, Social Justice, Moral Values, Tolerance, Rule of Law)
V. Islam and World.
Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa
The Role of Islam in the Modern World.
Muslim World and the Contemporary Challenges.
Rise of Extremism.
VI. Public Administration and Governance in Islam
Concept of Public Administration in Islam
Quranic Guidance on Good Governance
Concept of Governance and its Applications in the light of Quran, Sunnah and Fiqh.
Governance Structure in Islam i.e. (Shura, Legislation, Sources of Islamic Law)
Governance under Pious Khelifat
Particular letters of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and Hazrat Ali (R.A) to different Authority.
Responsibilities of Civil Servants
System of Accountability in Islam
VII. Islamic Code of Life.
Salient Features of Islamic Systems, Social System, Political System,
Economic System, Judicial System, Administrative System,
Procedure of Ijmah and Ijtehad

REQUIRED READINGS

Introduction of Islam Dr. Hamidullah
Islam: its meaning and Message Khurshid Ahmad
Islam: The Misunderstood Religion Muhammad Qutub
Islam at the crass road MohummadAsad
Islam and the Economic Challenge Umer Chapra
A brief Survey of Muslim Science and Culture M. Abdur Rahman
Administrative Development an Islamic Perspective Muhammad Al-Buraey
Quranic Sciences Afzalur Rahman
Islamization of Pakistan Iqbal Zafar
Islamic Law and Constitution Abul A’ la Mawdudi,
Insan e Kamil Dr Khalid Alvi
Islami Tehzeeb Kay Chund Darakhshan Pehloo Mustafa Sabbai
Islam Aur Tahzeeb -e -Maghrib Ki Kash Makash Dr Muhammad Ameen,
Aurat Maghrib aur Islam Serwat Jamal Asmaui
Seerat-un-Nabi Vol. I Shibli Nu’mani
Islam and Secular Mind Edited by Tarik Jan
Khilafat-o-Malookiat Abul A’ la Mawdudi,
RECOMMENDED READING
Towards Understanding Islam Abul A’ la Mawdudi,
Ideals and Realities of Islam Hussain Nasr,
Administrative Development; an Islamic Alburacy Muhammad A.
Perspective, KP.L. London
Arab Administration Hussain Shah
The Islamic Republic : Politics, Law and Economy Hassan Dr. S. Farooq
Studies in Muslim Political Thoughts and Sherwani, H.K.S.
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Administration
Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts in Islam Allama Iqbal
Islamic Political System in the Modern age: Ahmad Manzooruddin
Theory and Practice
Sovereignty-Modern and Islamic: Ilays Ahmad
Islam in Transition: Muslim Perspectives Donohue J, John A. and
Esposito L. John (eds)
Islam Aik Nazar Main Sudderud Din Islahi
IslamiNazria e Hayat Khurshid Ahmad
Islami Nizam e Zindgi aur us kay Bunyadi Tassworat Abul Aala Maudoodi
Jadah o Manzil Seyyed Kotub
Islam ka Nizam e Hakoomat Maulana Hamid ul Ansari
Islami Nizam Dr Yousof Qerzawi,
Bonyadi Haqooq Muhammad Salahuddin
Islam Ka Muashi Nizam Justice Taqi Usamani,
Tahzeeb o Tamaddon e Islami Rasheed Akhter Nadvi
First Principle of Islamic Economics Abul A’ la Mawdudi
Islamic Civilization Foundations Belief & Principles Abul A’ la Mawdudi
Workship in Islam Abul A’ la Mawdudi
Let us be Muslims Khurram Murad
Women and Social Justice; an Islamic Paradigm Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (150 MARKS)

I. Definition and Scope of constitutional Law, Basic Constitutional Concepts
(Constitutional Conventions, Rule of Law, Due Process), Constitutional Structures
(Parliamentary, Presidential, Separation of Powers), Judiciary (Independence of
Judiciary,Judicial Review, Theories of Constitutional Interpretation) Fundamental
Human and Political Rights and Civil Liberties (freedom of speech, association,
assembly, movement and Right to Counsel, life, property, religion, privacy, self
incrimination, double jeopardy).
II. Principles of Constitutional Law with special reference to United Kingdom, United
States of America, China, Pakistan, India and Turkey.
III. Constitutional History of Pakistan: Principles of Constitutional Law of Pakistan,
Salient feature of the Government of India Act, 1935, Indian Independence Act 1947,
Objectives Resolution 1949, Constitutions of 1956, 1962 and 1973 Constitution,
Abrogation of the Constitutions and the Martial Laws, Legal Framework Order, 1970,
The PCO of 1981, The RCO of 1985, The LFO-2002, Amendments in the 1973
Constitution.
IV. Legal Development:
Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan v. Federation of Pakistan PLD 1955 Sindh 96.
Federation of Pakistan vs. Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan.
Reference by the Governor-General PLD 1955 FC 435
State v. Dosso PLD 1958 SC 533.
Usif Patel v. Crown PLD 1955 FC 387
Begum Nusrat Bhutto v. Chief of the Army Staff PLD 1977 SC 657
Hakim Khan v. Government of Pakistan PLD 1992 SC 585
Nawaz Sharif v. President of Pakistan PLD 1993 SC 473
Benazir Bhutto v. the President of Pakistan PLD 1992 SC 492
Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, PLD 1988 Lah. 725
Federation of Pakistan v. Haji Saifullah Khan PLD 1989 SC 166
Khawaja Ahmad Tariq Rahim PLD 1992 SC 646
Benazir Bhutto v. President of Pakistan, PLD 1998 SC 388
Asma Jilani v. Government of the Punjab PLD 1972 SC 139
State v. Zia ur Rehman PLD 1973 SC 49
Mahmood Khan Achakzai v. Fed. of Pakistan PLD 1997 SC
Zafar Ali Shah case, 2000

SUGGESTED READINGS