Question 1

What types of posts are covered under Kerala PSC Degree Level examination?

Accepted Answer

Kerala PSC Degree Level exam covers a wide range of posts requiring a bachelor's degree, including Village Field Assistant, Secretariat Assistant, Lower Division Clerk in PSC departments, and various administrative posts across Kerala government bodies. The posts span across revenue, cooperative, social welfare, and education departments. The exam serves as a common preliminary test and qualified candidates are then considered for category-specific mains or rank lists.

Question 2

Is the exam available in Malayalam medium for Kerala PSC Degree Level?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Kerala PSC Degree Level examination is primarily conducted in Malayalam medium, reflecting the state language policy. The Regional Language section specifically tests Malayalam grammar, comprehension, and literature. Candidates can answer the General Studies section in Malayalam. However, the English Language section tests English grammar and comprehension regardless of medium preference. Bilingual question papers are provided for convenience.

Question 3

What Malayalam language topics are tested in Kerala PSC Degree Level?

Accepted Answer

Malayalam language section tests basic grammar including sandhi, samasa (compound words), figures of speech, and sentence correction. Questions on Kerala's literary heritage including works of Vallathol Narayana Menon, G. Sankara Kurup, and Kumaran Asan are common. Comprehension passages from Malayalam literature and newspapers test reading ability. The section also includes questions on Kerala Sahitya Akademi award winners and notable literary works.

Question 4

How is the Kerala PSC rank list different from other states' merit lists?

Accepted Answer

Kerala PSC rank list is maintained per category (post code) and has a defined validity period of 1-3 years. Once published, candidates are called for appointment as vacancies arise in chronological rank order. Unlike some states where a single merit list applies, Kerala PSC creates separate rank lists for each post category notification. Multiple active rank lists can exist simultaneously for different posts, allowing candidates to be on several lists at once.

Question 5

What current affairs topics are important for Kerala PSC Degree Level?

Accepted Answer

Kerala PSC Degree Level gives significant weightage to Kerala-specific current affairs — state government budget, flagship schemes like LIFE Mission (housing), Kudumbashree, and Aardram (healthcare) Mission are frequently tested. National current affairs covering government schemes, constitutional amendments, and major policy decisions are also important. Keralas environmental issues including Western Ghats ecology, flood management, and eco-tourism initiatives are recurring topics.

#	Subject / Section	Questions	Marks
1	General Studies	33	33
2	English Language	33	33
3	Regional Language (Malayalam)	33	33
Total		100	100

Kerala PSC Degree Level Syllabus 2027

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