Kerala PSC Typist / Clerk Typist 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.
How to Prepare for Kerala PSC Typist / Clerk Typist
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 Typist / Clerk Typist 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.