Kerala PSC LDC (Lower Division Clerk) Syllabus 2026
### Part I: General Knowledge (50 Marks) History (5 Marks), Geography (5 Marks), Economics (5 Marks), Constitution (5 Marks), Kerala Governance (5 Marks), Life Science & Health (6 Marks), Physical Science (3 Marks), Chemistry (3 Marks), Arts/Sports/Literature/Culture (5 Marks), Computer Basics (3 Marks), Important Laws (RTI, Consumer, POCSO, Domestic Violence - 5 Marks). ### Part II: Current Affairs (20 Marks) Recent national and international events in science, technology, arts, culture, politics, economy, literature, and sports. ### Part III: Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability & Observation Skills (10 Marks) Simple Arithmetic (5 Marks), Mental Ability and Observation Skills (5 Marks). ### Part IV: General English (10 Marks) Grammar (5 Marks) and Vocabulary (5 Marks). ### Part V: Regional Language – Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil (10 Marks) Regional language spelling, grammar, proverbs, and translations.
Detailed Topic-Wise Weightage (KPSC Official)
Showing 117 of 117 syllabus topicsKerala History — Ancient Period
1.2%
Kerala History — Medieval Period
1.2%
Kerala History — Modern Period & Independence
1.9%
Kerala Renaissance Movements
1.4%
Social Reform Leaders of Kerala
1.7%
Prominent Personalities of Kerala
1.2%
Kerala Arts & Classical Forms
0.9%
Kerala Literature
0.9%
Kerala Geography
1.2%
Kerala Economy
0.9%
Kerala Government & Governance
0.9%
Kerala Awards & Honours
0.7%
Kerala Tribal Communities
0.7%
Famous Temples, Churches & Mosques of Kerala
0.7%
Rivers & Water Bodies of Kerala
0.9%
Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks — Kerala
0.7%
Festivals of Kerala
0.7%
Languages of Kerala — Malayalam
0.9%
Ancient India — Indus Valley & Vedic Period
0.7%
Ancient India — Maurya & Gupta Empire
0.7%
Medieval India — Delhi Sultanate
0.7%
Medieval India — Mughal Empire
0.9%
India Freedom Movement — Phase 1 (1857–1919)
1.2%
India Freedom Movement — Gandhi & Non-Cooperation
1.4%
India Freedom Movement — 1920–1947
1.4%
Indian National Leaders & Revolutionaries
1.2%
Important Dates in Indian History
0.9%
Physical Geography of India
0.9%
Rivers of India
0.9%
Mountain Ranges & Passes of India
0.7%
Climate & Monsoon of India
0.7%
Agriculture in India
0.7%
Minerals & Natural Resources — India
0.7%
National Parks & Biosphere Reserves — India
0.7%
Indian States — Capitals & Formation
0.9%
Constitution of India — Preamble & Fundamental Rights
1.2%
Constitution of India — DPSP & Duties
0.7%
Parliament of India — Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
1.2%
President, PM & Council of Ministers
0.9%
Supreme Court & Judiciary
0.9%
State Government — Governor, CM, Legislature
0.9%
Local Self Government — Panchayat Raj
0.9%
Election Commission & Electoral Process
0.7%
Fundamental Duties & Constitutional Amendments
0.7%
Emergency Provisions
0.7%
Constitutional Bodies (CAG, UPSC, Finance Commission)
0.7%
RTI Act, Consumer Protection, Legal Rights
0.7%
Welfare Schemes — Central Government
0.9%
Welfare Schemes — Kerala Government
0.9%
Biology — Human Body
0.9%
Biology — Plant Kingdom
0.7%
Biology — Animals & Classification
0.7%
Biology — Diseases & Pathogens
0.9%
Biology — Nutrition, Vitamins & Deficiencies
0.9%
Physics — Motion, Force & Laws
0.7%
Physics — Light, Sound & Optics
0.7%
Physics — Electricity & Magnetism
0.7%
Chemistry — Elements & Periodic Table
0.7%
Chemistry — Acids, Bases & Salts
0.7%
Chemistry — Common Chemical Compounds
0.7%
Environmental Science
0.9%
Inventions & Discoveries
0.7%
Human Diseases — Communicable & Non-Communicable
0.9%
Computer Fundamentals
0.9%
Internet, Email & Web Basics
0.7%
MS Office & Common Software
0.7%
Cybersecurity & IT Act
0.7%
Space Technology — ISRO & Missions
0.7%
Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, Blockchain basics)
0.5%
Indian Economy — Basics & GDP
0.9%
Indian Economy — Banking & RBI
0.9%
Indian Economy — Taxation & Budget
0.7%
Five Year Plans & NITI Aayog
0.7%
International Trade & WTO
0.5%
Poverty, Unemployment & Social Indicators
0.7%
Current Affairs — Kerala (Monthly)
2.4%
Current Affairs — India (Monthly)
1.9%
Current Affairs — International (Monthly)
1.2%
Awards — National & International
0.7%
Sports & Games — National
0.7%
Sports & Games — International
0.7%
Books & Authors
0.5%
Persons in News
0.7%
Important Days & Observances
0.7%
Number System & HCF/LCM
0.9%
Simplification & BODMAS
0.9%
Fractions & Decimals
0.9%
Ratio & Proportion
0.7%
Time & Work
0.7%
Time, Speed & Distance
0.7%
Profit & Loss
0.7%
Simple & Compound Interest
0.7%
Averages & Mixtures
0.7%
Algebra
0.7%
Geometry — Lines, Angles, Triangles
0.7%
Mensuration
0.7%
Data Interpretation — Tables & Graphs
0.7%
Logical Reasoning
1.2%
Mental Ability & Analogy
1.2%
English Grammar — Parts of Speech
0.7%
English Grammar — Tenses
0.7%
English — Active & Passive Voice
0.5%
English — Direct & Indirect Speech
0.5%
English — Synonyms & Antonyms
0.9%
English — One Word Substitution
0.7%
English — Idioms & Phrases
0.7%
English — Reading Comprehension
0.7%
English — Spelling & Vocabulary
0.5%
World Map & Continents
0.7%
Important Countries — Capitals & Currencies
0.7%
World Rivers & Mountains
0.5%
Climate Zones & Natural Phenomena
0.5%
International Organizations
0.7%
World History — Revolutions (French, American, Russian)
0.7%
World Wars I & II
0.7%
Cold War & Post-Cold War
0.5%
Famous World Leaders
0.5%
How to Prepare for Kerala PSC LDC (Lower Division Clerk)
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 LDC (Lower Division Clerk) Exam Pattern
Subject Weightage Distribution
Part I: General Knowledge
50%
Part II: Current Affairs
20%
Part III: Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability
10%
Part IV: General English
10%
Part V: 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.