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Kerala PSC has released the syllabus and exam pattern for the Assistant Jailor Grade 1 2026 post. The notification is published under Category Nos. 451/2025, 452/2025 and 453/2025, covering various posts in the Prisons and Correctional Services Department. This blog includes the updated free syllabus PDF, detailed exam pattern to help you begin focused, result-oriented preparation. Download PDF now!
Download Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Syllabus 2026 PDF – Topic-Wise
Download the Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Syllabus 2026 PDF here to access the complete, updated exam pattern and topic-wise breakdown. The syllabus includes General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability & Reasoning, General English, Regional Language – Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil and Special Topics related to job duties, making a total of 100-mark MCQ exam.
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Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 PYQs 2026 – Free PDF Download
1: Which Year First Assembly Election was held in Kerala?
| Year | Download Link |
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| 2022 | |
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Join Now!Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Recruitment 2026 Key Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Body | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Department | Prisons and Correctional Services |
| Post Name | Assistant Jailor Grade I / Superintendent, Sub Jail / Supervisor, etc. |
| Category Numbers | 451/2025, 452/2025, 453/2025 |
| Notification Release Date | November 28, 2025 |
| Exam Date | May 02, 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | April 18, 2026 |
| Application Method | Kerala PSC One Time Registration (OTR) |
| Official Website | www.keralapsc.gov.in |
Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Study Notes 2026
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| History (India) | |
| SCERT 10th Class (Social Science) | |
| Arts, Literature, Culture, Sports | |
| English Grammar | |
| English Vocabulary | |
| BNSS (Special Topics) | |
| Law & Order | |
| Indian Justice Code | |
| Acts (Indian Constotution) | |
| IT Act 2000 | |
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Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Exam Pattern 2026 – Negative Marking
The Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Exam 2026 is a 100-mark multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam with 100 questions, each carrying 1 mark. There is a negative marking of 1/3 for each wrong answer.
The exam is conducted in regional language medium and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. Candidates must focus on all sections, including General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Arithmetic & Reasoning, General English, Regional Language (Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil) and Special Topics related to job duties.
Distribution of Marks and Detailed Syllabus for Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Exam 2026
| Section | Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I. General Knowledge | History | 5 |
| Geography | 5 | |
| Economics | 5 | |
| Indian Constitution | 8 | |
| Kerala – Governance and Administration | 5 | |
| Life Science & Public Health | 4 | |
| Physics | 3 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | |
| Arts, Literature, Culture, Sports | 4 | |
| II. Current Affairs | — | 8 |
| III. Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability & Reasoning | — | 10 |
| IV. General English | — | 10 |
| V. Regional Language | Malayalam / Kannada / Tamil | 10 |
| VI. Special Topic | Subject related to the nature of duty of the post | 20 |
| Total | — | 100 |
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Join Now!Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Detailed Syllabus 2026 – Topics
Explore the Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Detailed Syllabus 2026 to gain a complete understanding of all exam topics, marks distribution, and sectional weightage. The syllabus covers General Knowledge including History, Geography, Economics, Indian Constitution, Kerala Governance, Life Science, Physics, Chemistry, Arts, Literature, Culture, and Sports.
HISTORY (10 Marks)
1. KERALA – Arrival of Europeans-Contributions of Europeans- History of Travancore from Marthanda Varma to Sree Chithirathirunnal- Social and Religious Reform movement- National movement in Kerala- Literary Sources of Kerala History- United Keala Movement- Political and Social History of Kerala after 1956.
2. INDIA – Medieval India – Political History-Administrative reformsContributions – Establishment of the British- First War of Independence – Formation of INC- Swadeshi Movement- Social Reform movement- Newspapers – Literature and Art during the freedom struggle –Independent Movement & Mahathma Gandhi Extremist Movement in India – India’s independent- Post independent period-State reorganization – Development in Science, Education, and Technology – Foreign policy- Political History after 1951.
WORLD – Great revolution in England- American War of Independence –
French revolution- Russian Revolution – Chinese revolution- Political History after
second World war- UNO and other International Organization
Current Affairs related to relevant topic
GEOGRAPHY (5 Marks)
1. Basics of Geography – Earth Structure – Atmosphere –Rocks – LandformsPressure Belt and Winds- Temperature and Seasons- Global Issues- Global warmingvarious forms of Pollutions – Maps- Topographic Maps and Signs – Remote Sensing – Geographic Information System-Oceans and its various movements – Continents – World Nations and its specific features.
2. INDIA – Physiography- States and Its features- Northern Mountain Region – Rivers- Northern Great Plain – Peninsular Plateau- Costal Plain – Climate – Natural Vegetation- Agriculture – Minerals and Industries- Energy Sources- Transport system – Road- Water- Railway- Air.
3. Kerala – Physiography- Districts and Its features- Rivers- Climate – Natural Vegetation- Wild life- Agriculture and research centers – Minerals and Industries Energy Sources- Transport system – Road- Water- Railway- Air.
Current Affairs related to relevant topic
ECONOMICS (5 Marks)
National Income – Per Capital Income – Factors of Production- Economic Sectors of Production – Indian Economic Planning- Five Year Plans- NITI Aayog – Types and Functions of Economic Institutions – Reserve Bank & Functions – Public revenue – Tax and Non Tax revenue – Public Expenditure – Budget – Fiscal Policy – Consumer Protection & Rights
Current Affairs related to relevant topic
CIVICS (5 Marks)
Public Administration – Bureaucracy –Features and Function – Indian Civil Service – State Civil Service – E_Governance – Information Commission and Right to information Act – Lokpal & Lokayuktha – Government – Executive, Judiciary, Legislature. Election – Political Parties. Human Rights – Human Rights Organizations. Act and Rules regarding Consumer Protection, Watershed Management – Labour and Employment, National Rural Employment Policies, Land Reforms, Protection of women, Children, and Old age People, Social Welfare, Social Security. Socio Economic Statistical Data.
Current Affairs related to relevant topic
INDIAN CONSTITUTION (5 Marks)
Constituent Assembly – Preamble – Fundamental Rights – Directive principles – Fundamental Duties – Citizenship – Constitutional Amendments – Panchayath Raj – Constitutional Institutions and their Functions – Emergency- Union List- State List – Concurrent List
Current Affairs related to relevant topic
ARTS, SPORTS & LITERATURE & Current Affairs (10 Marks)
കല (Arts)
- കേരളത്തിലെ പ്രധാന ദൃശ്യ-ശ്രാവ്യകലകൾ, ഇവയുടെ ഉദ്ഭവം, വ്യാപനം, പരിണാമം എന്നിവയുടെ വിശദാംശങ്ങൾ:
- പ്രശസ്തമായ സ്ഥലങ്ങൾ
- പ്രശസ്തമായ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങൾ
- പ്രശസ്തരായ വ്യക്തികൾ
- പ്രശസ്തരായ കലാകാരന്മാർ
- പ്രശസ്തരായ എഴുത്തുകാർ
കായികം (Sports)
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പ്രധാന അവാർഡുകൾ
- അവാർഡ് ജേതാക്കൾ
- ഓരോ അവാർഡും ഏത് മേഖലയിൽ പ്രകടനത്തിനാണ് നൽകുന്നത് എന്ന വിശദാംശം
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പ്രധാന ടോഫികൾ
- ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട മത്സരങ്ങൾ / കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ
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പ്രധാന കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ
- പെൺകുട്ടികൾ കൂടുതൽ പങ്കെടുക്കുന്ന കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ
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കായികരംഗത്ത് ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന പ്രധാന പദങ്ങൾ (Terms)
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ഒളിമ്പിക്സ് (Olympics)
- അടിസ്ഥാന വിവരങ്ങൾ
- പ്രധാന വേദികൾ
- രാജ്യങ്ങൾ
- പ്രശസ്തമായ വിജയികൾ / കായികതാരങ്ങൾ
- ഒളിമ്പിക്സിൽ ഇന്ത്യയുടെ മികച്ച പ്രകടനം
- മറ്റു പ്രധാന മത്സരങ്ങൾ
- വിനർ (Winner) ഒളിമ്പിക്സ്
- പാര ഒളിമ്പിക്സ് (Paralympics)
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ഏഷ്യൻ ഗെയിംസ്, ആഫ്രോ ഏഷ്യൻ ഗെയിംസ്, കോമൺവെൽത്ത് ഗെയിംസ്, SAFF ഗെയിംസ്
- വേദികൾ
- രാജ്യങ്ങൾ
- ഇന്ത്യയുടെ മികച്ച പ്രകടനം
- മറ്റ് പ്രധാന വിവരങ്ങൾ
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ദേശീയ ഗെയിംസ് (National Games)
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ഗെയിംസിന്റെ വിവിധ ഇനങ്ങൾ
- മത്സരങ്ങൾ
- താരങ്ങൾ, നേട്ടങ്ങൾ
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ഓരോ രാജ്യത്തെയും ദേശീയ കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ / വിജയങ്ങൾ
സാഹിത്യവും (Literature)
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മലയാളത്തിലെ പ്രധാന സാഹിത്യ പ്രസ്ഥാനങ്ങൾ
- ആദ്യകൃതികൾ, കർത്താക്കൾ
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ഓരോ പ്രസ്ഥാനത്തിന്റെയും പ്രധാന കൃതികൾ
- കർത്താക്കൾ
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പ്രശസ്ത എഴുത്തുകാർ
- താലൂക്കാനാമങ്ങൾ, അപരനാമങ്ങൾ
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കഥാപാതങ്ങൾ
- കൃതികൾ
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പ്രസിദ്ധമായ വൃത്തങ്ങൾ
- കൃതികൾ, എഴുത്തുകാർ
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മലയാള പത്രപ്രവർത്തനത്തിന്റെ ആരംഭം
- തുടക്കം കുറിച്ചവർ, ആനുകാലികങ്ങൾ
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പ്രമുഖ അവാർഡുകൾ / ബഹുമതികൾ
- അവാർഡ് നേടിയ എഴുത്തുകാർ
- കൃതികൾ
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ജ്ഞാനപീഠം നേടിയ മലയാളികൾ
- അനുബന്ധ വിവരങ്ങൾ
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മലയാള സിനിമയുടെ ഉദ്ഭവം, വളർച്ച, നാഴിക്കല്ലുകൾ
- പ്രധാന സംഭാവനകൾ
- മലയാള സിനിമയുടെ ദേശീയ അവാർഡുകൾ
സാംസ്കാരികം (Culture)
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കേരളത്തിലെ പ്രധാന ആഘോഷങ്ങൾ
- ആഘോഷങ്ങളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട സ്ഥലങ്ങൾ
- പ്രസിദ്ധമായ ഉത്സവങ്ങൾ
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കേരളത്തിലെ സാംസ്കാരിക കേന്ദ്രങ്ങൾ
- ആരാധനാലയങ്ങൾ
- സാംസ്കാരിക നായകർ
- അവരുടെ സംഭാവനകൾ
Current Affairs related to relevant topic
COMPUTER SCIENCE (5 Marks)
Basics of Computer
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Hardware
- Input Devices – Names and uses
- Output Devices – Names, uses, and features
- Memory Devices – Primary and Secondary (Examples and Features)
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Software
- Classification – System software and Application software
- Operating System – Functions and examples
- Popular Application Software Packages
- Word Processors, Spreadsheets, Database Packages, Presentation Software, Image Editors (Uses, Features, and Fundamental Concepts of Each)
- Basics of Programming
- Types of Instructions – Input, Output, Store, Control Transfer (Languages need not be considered)
Computer Networks
- Types of Networks – LAN, WAN, MAN (Features and Application Areas)
- Network Devices – Media, Switch, Hub, Router, Bridge, Gateway (Uses of Each)
Internet
- Services – WWW, E-mail, Search Engines (Examples and Purposes)
- Social Media – Examples and Features
- Web Designing – Browser, HTML (Basics Only)
Cyber Crimes and Cyber Laws
- Types of Cyber Crimes – Awareness Level
- IT Act and Other Laws – Awareness Level
Current Affairs related to relevant topic
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (5 Marks)
1. Science and Technology: Nature and scope of Science and Technology, Relevance of S&T, National policy on S&T and innovations, Basics of everyday science, Human body, Public Health and Community Medicine, Food and Nutrition, Health Care. Institutes and Organization in India promoting integration of S&T and Innovation, their activities and contributions, Contribution of Prominent Indian Scientists.
2) Technology in Space and Defence: Evolution of Indian Space Programme, ISRO – it’s activities and achievements, various Satellite Programmes – DRDO-vision, mission and activities.
3) Energy requirement and efficiency: India’s existing energy needs and deficit, India’s energy resources and dependence, Renewable and Non-renewable energy resources, Energy Policy of India – Govt. Policies and Programmes, Energy Security and Nuclear Policy of India.
4) Environmental Science : Issues and concerns related to environment, its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the National and the International level, Environment protection for sustainable development.
5) Biodiversity – its importance and concerns, Climate change, International initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India’s commitment, Western Ghats, Features, Characteristics and issues.
6) Forest and wildlife – Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India. Environmental Hazards, Pollution, Carbon Emission, Global Warming. Developments in Biotechnology, Green Technology and Nanotechnology.
Current Affairs related to relevant topic
SIMPLE ARITHMETIC & MENTAL ABILITY (20 Marks)
A. ലഘു ഗണിതം (Simple Arithmetic) (10 Marks)
- സംഖ്യാകളവും അടിസ്ഥാന ക്രിയാകളും (Numbers and Basic Operations)
- ഭിന്നസംഖ്യാകളും ദശാംശ സംഖ്യാകളും (Fraction and Decimal Numbers)
- ശതമാനം (Percentage)
- ലാഭവും നഷ്ടവും (Profit and Loss)
- സാധാരണ പലിശയും കൂട്ടുപലിശയും (Simple and Compound Interest)
- അംശാനുപാതവും അനുപാതവും (Ratio and Proportion)
- സമയവും ദൂരും (Time and Distance)
- സമയവും പ്രവൃത്തിയും (Time and Work)
- ശരാശരി (Average)
- ഘാതവിന്യാസ നിയമങ്ങൾ (Laws of Exponents)
- ജ്യാമിതീയ രൂപങ്ങളുടെ ചുറ്റളവ്, വിസ്തീർണം, പ്രമാണം മുതലായവ (Mensuration)
- ക്രമബന്ധങ്ങൾ (Progressions)
B. മാനസിക ശക്തി (Mental Ability) (10 Marks)
- ശ്രേണികൾ – സംഖ്യാ ശ്രേണികൾ, അക്ഷര ശ്രേണികൾ (Series)
- ഗണിത ചിഹ്നങ്ങൾ ഉപയോഗിച്ചുള്ള പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ (Problems on Mathematics Signs)
- സ്ഥാന നിർണ്ണയ പരിശോധന (Position Analysis)
- സമാന ബന്ധങ്ങൾ (Analogy – Word Analogy, Alphabet Analogy, Number Analogy)
- ഒറ്റയാനെ കണ്ടെത്തുക (Odd Man Out)
- സംഖ്യാ മൂല്യകണക്ക് (Number Value Problems)
- കോഡിംഗും ഡിസ്കോഡിംഗും (Coding and Decoding)
- കുടുംബ ബന്ധങ്ങൾ (Family Relations)
- ദിശാബോധം (Sense of Direction)
- ഘടികാരത്തിലെ സമയം, കോണുകൾ (Time and Angles in a Clock)
- ഘടികാരത്തിലെ സമയം, പ്രതിബിംബം (Time in a Clock and Its Reflection)
- കലണ്ടറും തീയതികളും (Date and Calendar)
- ക്ലെറിക്കൽ കഴിവ് വിലയിരുത്തുന്ന ചോദ്യങ്ങൾ (Clerical Ability)
GENERAL ENGLISH (20 Marks)
(i) English Grammar (10 Marks)
- Types of Sentences and Interchange of Sentences
- Different Parts of Speech
- Agreement of Subject and Verb
- Articles – Definite and Indefinite Articles
- Uses of Primary and Modal Auxiliary Verbs
- Question Tags
- Infinitives and Gerunds
- Tenses
- Tenses in Conditional Sentences
- Prepositions
- The Use of Correlatives
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Active and Passive Voice
- Correction of Sentences
- Degrees of Comparison
(ii) Vocabulary (10 Marks)
- Singular & Plural, Change of Gender, Collective Nouns
- Word formation from other words and use of Prefixes or Suffixes
- Compound Words
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Phrasal Verbs
- Foreign Words and Phrases
- One-Word Substitutes
- Words Often Confused
- Spelling Test
- Idioms and Their Meanings
- Expansion and Meaning of Common Abbreviations
Malayalam (10 Marks)
- പദശുദ്ധി
- വാക്യശുദ്ധി
- പരിഭാഷ
- ഒറ്റപദം
- പര്യായം
- വിപരീത പദം
- ശൈലികൾ പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ
- സമാനപദം
- ചേർത്തെഴുതുക
- സ്ത്രീലിംഗം, പുല്ലിംഗം
- വചനം
- പിരിച്ചെഴുതൽ
- ഘടക പദം (വാക്യം ചേർത്തെഴുതുക)
Kannada (10 Marks)
- Word Purity / Correct Word
- Correct Sentence
- Translation
- One-Word Substitution
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms and Proverbs
- Equivalent Words
- Join the Words
- Gender Classification – Feminine, Masculine
- Singular & Plural
- Sort and Write
Tamil (10 Marks)
- Correct Word
- Correct Sentence Structure
- Translation
- Single Word / One-Word Substitution
- Synonyms
- Antonyms / Opposites
- Phrases and Proverbs
- Equivalent Words
- Join the Words
- Gender Classification – Feminine, Masculine
- Singular & Plural
- Separate Words
- Adding Phrases
How to Download Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Syllabus 2026 PDF
Candidates can easily download the Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 syllabus and exam pattern 2026 by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official Kerala PSC website.
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” section from the main menu.
- Click on “Syllabus” or the relevant link for Assistant Jailor Grade 1.
- Choose the appropriate syllabus for your post (Category Nos. 451/2025, 452/2025, 453/2025).
- Click “Download” to get the PDF file.
- Save the PDF to your device for offline access.
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Where can I download the Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 syllabus 2026 PDF?
You can download the Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 syllabus PDF from the official Kerala PSC website under the “Recruitment → Syllabus” section. Choose your post (Category Nos. 451/2025, 452/2025, 453/2025) and click Download to save the PDF.
What is the exam pattern for Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 2026?
The Assistant Jailor Grade 1 exam is a 100-mark multiple-choice question (MCQ) test with 100 questions. Each question carries 1 mark, and 1/3 negative marking applies for wrong answers. The exam is conducted in regional language medium and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.
What are the main subjects in the Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 syllabus?
The syllabus includes:
- General Knowledge (History, Geography, Economics, Indian Constitution, Kerala Governance, Life Science, Physics, Chemistry, Arts & Culture)
- Current Affairs (8 marks)
- Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability & Reasoning (10 marks)
- General English (10 marks)
- Regional Language – Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil (10 marks)
- Special Topics related to job duties (20 marks)
How is the marks distribution for the Assistant Jailor Grade 1 exam 2026?
The exam is 100 marks, distributed as:
- General Knowledge – 42 marks
- Current Affairs – 8 marks
- Arithmetic & Reasoning – 10 marks
- General English – 10 marks
- Regional Language – 10 marks
- Special Topics – 20 marks
Are the Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 exam questions in regional language or English?
The exam is conducted in the regional language medium (Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil) depending on the candidate’s choice.





