- The Bureau will function under the control of the Director of Public Instruction. The functions of the Bureau will be as follows:-(i)To provide educational guidance.(ii)To provide vocational guidance.(iii)To compile and publish in co-operation with other agencies concerned, information of the following types:-(a)occupational information, including standard descriptions of jobs, tools used, level of skill required, conditions with regard to every trade and occupation.(b)Information relating to the education and training necessary for employment in various jobs and the facilities available for such training, stipends available, conditions of entry, etc.(c)Information relating to short-term and long-term requirements of manpower in various trades, occupations, industries and areas.(d)Information about part-time and vacation employment available for students and other young persons.(e)Information regarding vocational guidance services available (publicity pamphlets and brochures).(iv)To standardise instruments for measuring intelligence, aptitudes, special abilities, interests and other personality traits.(v)To conduct job analysis studies.(vi)To advise suitable cumulative record forms to be used in educational institutions.(vii)To conduct-follow-up studies.(viii)To assist educational institutions in organising Information Centres.(G.O. no. 389, dated the 23rd January, 1956)
