Kerala PSC Degree Level Preliminary Exam Syllabus 2026
### Part I: General Knowledge (65 Marks) History (10 Marks), Geography (5 Marks), Economics (5 Marks), Civics (5 Marks), Indian Constitution (5 Marks), Arts/Sports/Literature/Culture (10 Marks), Computer Science (5 Marks), Science and Technology (5 Marks), Current Affairs. ### Part II: Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning (20 Marks) Simple Arithmetic (10 Marks), Mental Ability (10 Marks). ### Part III: General English (20 Marks) Grammar (10 Marks) and Vocabulary (10 Marks). ### Part IV: Regional Language – Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil (10 Marks) Regional language proficiency.
How to Prepare for Kerala PSC Degree Level Preliminary Exam
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 Degree Level Preliminary Exam Exam Pattern
Subject Weightage Distribution
Part I: General Knowledge
50%
Part II: Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability
20%
Part III: General English
20%
Part IV: Regional Language
10%
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.