Kerala PSC Civil Police Officer (CPO) Syllabus 2026
### Part I: General Knowledge (40 Marks) जीके, भूगोल, इतिहास, अर्थशास्त्र, संविधान, कला, खेल और संस्कृति - 12वीं / प्लस टू स्तर के स्तर के. ### Part II: Current Affairs (10 Marks) राष्ट्रीय और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सामयिक घटनाएँ। ### Part III: Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability & Observation Skills (10 Marks) अंकगणित और मानसिक योग्यता। ### Part IV: General English (10 Marks) अंग्रेजी व्याकरण और शब्दावली। ### Part V: Regional Language – Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil (10 Marks) क्षेत्रीय भाषा योग्यता। ### Part VI: Special Topics – Job-Related Subjects (20 Marks) आईपीसी, सीआरपीसी, भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम और केरल पुलिस अधिनियम के अंतर्गत कानून।
How to Prepare for Kerala PSC Civil Police Officer (CPO)
1. Master the Basics: Refer to state school SCERT textbooks for Arithmetic and General Science questions.
2. Attempt Past Papers: Solving previous years' papers gives you an exact idea of repeat question patterns.
3. Calculate Timings: Practice mock exams under a strict 75-minute timer to improve your speed-to-accuracy ratio.
Kerala PSC Civil Police Officer (CPO) Exam Pattern
Subject Weightage Distribution
Part I: General Knowledge
40%
Part II: Current Affairs
10%
Part III: Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability
10%
Part IV: General English
10%
Part V: Regional Language
10%
Part VI: Special Topics (Job-Related)
20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the exam?
The official time limit is 75 minutes to answer 100 multiple choice questions.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, standard negative marking rules apply for incorrect selections in the official exam.