Kerala PSC Sub Inspector of Police (SI) Syllabus 2026
### Part I: General Knowledge (20 Marks) History (3 Marks), Geography (3 Marks), Economics (3 Marks), Kerala Governance (5 Marks), Life Science & Public Health (6 Marks). ### Part II: Current Affairs (5 Marks) Current affairs. ### Part III: Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning (10 Marks) Simple Arithmetic (5 Marks), Mental Ability (5 Marks). ### Part IV: General English (10 Marks) Grammar (5 Marks) and Vocabulary (5 Marks). ### Part V: Regional Language – Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil (10 Marks) Language proficiency. ### Part VI: Special Topics including Indian Constitution (45 Marks) IPC Offences (5 Marks), CrPC Procedures (5 Marks), IT Act (5 Marks), RTI Act (3 Marks), Constitution (7 Marks), IT and Cyber Crimes (10 Marks), Basics of Human Psychology (10 Marks).
How to Prepare for Kerala PSC Sub Inspector of Police (SI)
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 Sub Inspector of Police (SI) Exam Pattern
Subject Weightage Distribution
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
50%
General Science
10%
Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning
10%
Quantitative Aptitude
10%
General English
10%
Regional Language (Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil)
5%
Police & Legal Subjects
5%
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.