| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Prelims Paper-I — General StudiesPrelims Paper-I — General Studies | Current events of national, international and Kerala state importance; Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern, freedom movement; History & culture of Kerala; Indian & Kerala Geography — physical, social, economic; Indian & Kerala Polity, Constitution & Governance; Economic & social development; Environmental ecology, biodiversity & climate change; General science & technology; Static GK relevant to Kerala.Current events of national, international and Kerala state importance; Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern, freedom movement; History & culture of Kerala; Indian & Kerala Geography — physical, social, economic; Indian & Kerala Polity, Constitution & Governance; Economic & social development; Environmental ecology, biodiversity & climate change; General science & technology; Static GK relevant to Kerala. |
| Prelims Paper-II (CSAT — qualifying)Prelims Paper-II (CSAT — qualifying) | Comprehension; Interpersonal skills; Logical & analytical reasoning; Decision making; Mental ability; Class X-level numeracy; Data interpretation.Comprehension; Interpersonal skills; Logical & analytical reasoning; Decision making; Mental ability; Class X-level numeracy; Data interpretation. |
| Application Start Date | 1st August 20261st August 2026 |
| Application End Date | 31st August 202631st August 2026 |
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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for Kerala PSC Combined 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Kerala Public Service Commission. The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.
| GS Paper-I — Indian heritage & culture, history & geography of India and Kerala, world history. GS Paper-II — Indian Constitution, polity, social justice, international relations, governance. GS Paper-III — Indian economy, agriculture, science & technology, environment, security, disaster management. GS Paper-IV — Ethics, integrity & aptitude with case studies.GS Paper-I — Indian heritage & culture, history & geography of India and Kerala, world history. GS Paper-II — Indian Constitution, polity, social justice, international relations, governance. GS Paper-III — Indian economy, agriculture, science & technology, environment, security, disaster management. GS Paper-IV — Ethics, integrity & aptitude with case studies. |
| Mains — Compulsory Language & English Papers (qualifying)Mains — Compulsory Language & English Papers (qualifying) | State language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, translation in the official language of Kerala. English language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, grammar.State language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, translation in the official language of Kerala. English language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, grammar. |
| Mains — Optional Subject (where applicable)Mains — Optional Subject (where applicable) | Candidate's chosen optional from the list provided in the Kerala PSC notification — usually 25-30 subjects covering humanities, sciences, languages.Candidate's chosen optional from the list provided in the Kerala PSC notification — usually 25-30 subjects covering humanities, sciences, languages. |
| Personality Test / InterviewPersonality Test / Interview | Conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission. Assesses leadership, communication, decision-making, awareness of state-specific affairs and suitability for civil service.Conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission. Assesses leadership, communication, decision-making, awareness of state-specific affairs and suitability for civil service. |
