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Upsc Alc Study Pack

The UPSC Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) study pack outlines the exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation strategies for candidates. It includes a detailed breakdown of labour laws, general studies, and previous year questions, along with a six-week study plan and suggested books for effective preparation. Key focus areas include Labour Codes, the Indian Constitution, and landmark judgments related to labour laws.

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Upsc Alc Study Pack

The UPSC Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) study pack outlines the exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation strategies for candidates. It includes a detailed breakdown of labour laws, general studies, and previous year questions, along with a six-week study plan and suggested books for effective preparation. Key focus areas include Labour Codes, the Indian Constitution, and landmark judgments related to labour laws.

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UPSC Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) – Study Pack

1. Exam Pattern
Recruitment Test (RT): Objective-type (MCQs), 2 Hours, Weightage: 75% (RT) + 25% (Interview) Marking Scheme: 1
mark per question, Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer

2. Syllabus (as per revised scheme – 2023 onwards)


Part A – Labour Laws & Social Security
- Labour Codes (Wages, IR, Social Security, OSHWC)
- Trade Unions Act, 1926
- Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
- Factories Act, 1948
- Minimum Wages Act, 1948
- Payment of Wages Act, 1936
- Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
- Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
- Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
- Contract Labour Act, 1970
- Child Labour & Prohibition Laws
- Maternity Benefit Act
- Employees’ State Insurance (ESI), EPF

Part B – General Studies / Law Basics


- Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, Centre-State Relations
- Administrative Law, Principles of Natural Justice
- Social Justice, Labour Welfare Schemes
- Industrial Safety & Occupational Health
- Current affairs related to Labour & Employment
- Governance, HR, and Organisation Behaviour basics

3. Previous Year Question Paper (2015 – Extract)


1. Which of the following is not covered under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948?
a) Sweeping
b) Watch and Ward
c) Clerical Work
d) Managerial Work
Answer: d) Managerial Work

2. The right to form associations or unions is guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
a) 14
b) 19(1)(c)
c) 21
d) 23
Answer: b) 19(1)(c)

3. The Maternity Benefit Act was originally enacted in which year?


a) 1961
b) 1951
c) 1972
d) 1987
Answer: a) 1961

4. Preparation Strategy
Step 1 – Foundation (Weeks 1–2)
- Read bare acts of Labour Codes & major Labour Acts.
- Refer: Bare Acts + Labour Law by S.C. Srivastava / Kapoor.

Step 2 – Concept Building (Weeks 3–4)


- Constitution (Part III & IV).
- Industrial relations concepts.
- Social Security measures.

Step 3 – Practice (Weeks 5–6)


- Solve 2015 UPSC ALC paper + MCQs.
- Revise Labour Codes.
- Weekly mock tests and analysis.

5. High-Value Topics
- Definitions in Labour Acts
- Article 19, 21, 23, 39
- Landmark Judgments (Bandhua Mukti Morcha, Mackinnon Mackenzie)
- Social Security Acts (Gratuity, ESI, EPF)
- Recent Labour Codes 2019–2020

6. 6-Week Study Plan


Week Focus Area Tasks

1 Labour Codes (Wages, IR) Read bare acts, make notes


2 Labour Codes (OSH, Social Security) Solve short quizzes
3 Older Labour Acts Case law study
4 Constitution & Admin Law Prepare polity notes
5 Industrial Relations + Schemes Practice PYQs
6 Revision + Mock Tests At least 5 full mocks

7. Suggested Books
- Labour Laws: S.C. Srivastava, Kapoor
- Industrial Relations: C.B. Mamoria
- Polity: M. Laxmikanth
- UPSC ALC PYQs: Testbook/ Adda247 compilations

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