Kerala Public Service Commission Lower Division Clerk/ Village Assistant Syllabus
The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Village Assistant exam is designed to assess the knowledge and skills of candidates for clerical and assistant roles in various government departments. Below is the comprehensive syllabus for this exam:
Kerala PSC Lower Division Clerk/Village Assistant Syllabus
1. General Knowledge
Current Affairs:
- Important world, national, and regional events.
- Major political, economic, and social developments.
- Recent scientific advancements.
- Awards and honors.
- Sports and games.
Kerala Renaissance:
- Social reformers and their contributions.
- Major social reform movements.
- Contributions of key personalities in Kerala’s renaissance.
Indian Constitution & Politics:
- Features of the Indian Constitution.
- Fundamental Rights and Duties.
- Directive Principles of State Policy.
- Structure and functioning of Indian Parliament and State Legislature.
- Roles and responsibilities of the President, Prime Minister, Governors, and Chief Ministers.
- Judicial system in India.
Geography of India and Kerala:
- Physical features of India and Kerala.
- Major rivers, lakes, mountains, and other geographical landmarks.
- Climate and monsoons.
- Natural resources and their distribution.
History of India and Kerala:
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian history.
- Key events in the history of Kerala.
- Indian freedom struggle and Kerala’s role in it.
General Science:
- Basic concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Environmental science and ecological issues.
- Latest developments in science and technology.
Economics:
- Basic economic concepts and terms.
- Indian economy: Planning, development, and reforms.
- Economic growth and development indicators.
- Poverty, unemployment, and their solutions.
2. General English
Grammar:
- Parts of speech.
- Tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
- Sentence structure and types.
- Subject-verb agreement.
- Direct and indirect speech.
- Active and passive voice.
Vocabulary:
- Synonyms and antonyms.
- One-word substitutions.
- Idioms and phrases.
- Homophones and homonyms.
Comprehension:
- Reading comprehension of passages.
- Answering questions based on the passage.
- Inference and conclusion-based questions.
Writing Skills:
- Sentence correction and improvement.
- Paragraph writing.
- Essay writing.
- Precis writing.
3. Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability
Numbers & Basic Operations:
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Factors and multiples.
- LCM and HCF.
- Decimal and fractions.
Percentage:
- Calculation of percentages.
- Profit and loss.
- Discounts.
Ratio & Proportion:
- Basic concepts and calculations.
- Problems on ratios and proportions.
Time & Distance:
- Speed, distance, and time calculations.
- Problems on trains, boats, and streams.
Time & Work:
- Work and wages.
- Problems involving work done by multiple individuals.
Simple & Compound Interest:
- Interest calculations.
- Differences between simple and compound interest.
Mental Ability:
- Logical reasoning and puzzles.
- Series and patterns.
- Coding and decoding.
- Blood relations.
- Directions and distance.
- Analogy and classification.
4. Regional Language (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)
Language Comprehension:
- Reading and understanding passages in the regional language.
- Answering questions based on the passage.
Grammar:
- Basic grammar rules in the selected regional language.
- Sentence structure.
- Vocabulary building.
Writing Skills:
- Essay and paragraph writing.
- Letter writing (formal and informal).
- Translation from English to the regional language.
Important Notes:
Focus on Kerala:
- The syllabus emphasizes knowledge about Kerala, its history, geography, and social movements, reflecting the regional nature of the exam.
Emphasis on Language Proficiency:
- Both English and regional language proficiency are tested to ensure candidates can communicate effectively in both languages.
Mathematical Aptitude:
- Arithmetic and mental ability sections test basic mathematical skills and logical reasoning.
