Kerala PSC Degree Level Exams 2026: Syllabus and Strategy Guide

Understanding the Two-Stage System

Degree level exams (such as Secretariat Assistant, Sub Inspector, and Block Development Officer) are conducted in a two-stage filter: the Preliminary exam and the Main exam. Understanding the weightage of each section is the key to passing the prelims efficiently.

Syllabus Weightage Analysis

The degree level prelims syllabus is typically structured as follows:

• History & Geography (20 Marks): Focuses heavily on the Indian National Movement, Kerala History post-renaissance, and physical geography of India and Kerala.
• Indian Constitution & Civics (15 Marks): Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Amendment procedures, and constitutional bodies.
• Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability (20 Marks): Slightly higher difficulty than LDC, including permutations, probability, and advanced spatial puzzles.
• Bilingual Literacy (20 Marks): 10 marks for English usage (idioms, corrections, syntax) and 10 marks for Malayalam/regional language usage.
• Current Affairs & General Science (25 Marks): High focus on technological advancements, awards, sports, and state government schemes.

High-Yield Chapters to Study First

If you are short on time, prioritize these chapters as they historically account for over 45% of the total questions:

1. Indian Constitution: Articles 12 to 51A.
2. Geography: Rivers and mountain ranges of Kerala & India.
3. Mental Ability: Coding-decoding, relationships, and calendars.
4. Bilingual: Active/passive voice conversions and Malayalam spelling corrections (Shudha Roopam).