Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam: All You Need to Know

Kerala Public Service Commission conducts the exam to all graduate applicants for government employment. The Degree Level Examination is conducted for various posts in the departments of the government in Kerala. The Kerala Public Service Commission oversees the hiring procedure, and those who are interested in applying can do so by browsing the PSC website. The employment opportunities that come under this category include University Assistant, Excise Inspector, Field Officer, Armed Police Sub Inspector (Trainee), etc. The commission will decide the number of intakes taken for degree-level posts. Candidates who wish to apply must visit the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal @https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/ for further procedures. The qualifying candidates will be selected based on their performance in the main exams and interviews. The KPSC conducts a physical exam for the mains and a group discussion/interview for the subsequent rounds to assess applicants’ logical and practical abilities. Read on for further details!

Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam 2023: Highlights

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Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam 2023

The Kerala Public Service Commission conducted Degree Level Exam for various posts in the departments of Kerala Kerala Government. Once the application process begins, candidates with graduate degrees may apply for the position. Candidates will summon the written examination after providing confirmation. There will be a combined Kerala PSC Degree Level Prelims exam for all the applicants. After the prelims exam, the commission will conduct post wise mains exam. Those who successfully complete all stages of the selection process will consider for the Vacancy.

Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam 2023 Notification

Kerala PSC Degree Level Notification contains the necessary details of the recruitment process, such as eligibility, the application process, vacancies, recruiting department, etc. If you are interested in applying for PSC Degree Level Exam, check the notification PDF below to learn more!

Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam 2023: Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

1. Candidates must have a graduation degree or post-graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC)
2. Candidates applying for specific positions must be equally qualified, having the required aggregate marks for the positions

Age Limit:

Candidates are required to have attained the minimum age of 18 years. However, the maximum age requirement varies according to the Degree Level Post

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India

Domicile 

Candidates must be permanent residents of Kerala and present proof of residency during the screening process.

Number of Attempts: 

There are no restrictions to take the test. If you meet all the conditions, you can take the exam whenever you wish.

Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam: Offered Posts

Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam 2023: Selection Process

. The main three phases of the Kerala PSC Degree level selection procedure 2023 are the following:

• Prelims Exam
• Mains Exam
• Interview

Kerala PSC Degree Level Prelims 2023

The preliminary test is the first step in the Kerala PSC selection process. All applicants who applied for the exam and met the eligibility requirements will take the preliminary examination, which will be administered by Kerala PSC. The candidates should present themselves with admit card for the preliminary exam. The qualified applicants who passed the preliminary exam will be invited to take the mains exam. Check below for PSC Degree Level Prelims Exam Pattern 2023

Kerala PSC Degree Level Prelims Exam Pattern

• OMR sheets will be used for the exam.
• The maximum score is 100.
• The exam will last for one hour and fifteen minutes.
• Each query carries one mark.

Kerala PSC Degree Level Prelims Syllabus

The detailed syllabus for Kerala PSC Degree Level Prelims 2023 is provided below.

Part I (A) History

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 Kerala Movement- Political and Social History of Kerala after 1956.

INDIA – Medieval India – Political History-Administrative reforms Contributions – 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 & Mahatma 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 Organizations

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Part I (B) Geography

Basics of Geography – Earth Structure – Atmosphere –Rocks – LandformsPressure Belt and Winds- Temperature and Seasons- Global Issues- Global warming various 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.

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.

Kerala – Physiography- Districts and Its features- Rivers- Climate – Natural Vegetation- Wildlife- Agriculture and research centers – Minerals and Industries Energy Sources- Transport system – Road- Water- Railway- Air.

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Part I (C) Economics

National Income – Per Capita 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

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Part I (D) Civics

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.

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Part I (E) Indian Constitution

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

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Part I (F) Arts, Sports & Literature

കല

കേരളത്തിലെ പ്രധാന ദൃശ്യ ശ്രാവ്യകലകൾ ഇവയുടെ ഉദ്ഭവം, വ്യാപനം, പരിശീലനം എന്നിവകൊണ്ട്
പ്രശസ്തമായ സ്ഥലങ്ങൾ
പ്രശസ്തമായ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങൾ
പ്രശസ്തമായ വ്യക്തികൾ
പ്രശസ്തമായ കലാകാരൻമാർ
പ്രശസ്തമായ എഴുത്തുകാർ

കായികം

കായികരംഗത്ത് വ്യക്തിമുദ്രപതിപ്പിച്ച കേരളത്തിലെയും ഇന്ത്യയിലേയും ലോകത്തിലെയും പ്രധാന കായിക താരങ്ങൾ, അവരുടെ കായികയിനങ്ങൾ, അവരുടെ നേട്ടങ്ങൾ, അവർക്ക് ലഭിച്ചിട്ടുള്ള ബഹുമതികൾ.

പ്രധാന അവാർഡുകൾ -അവാർഡ് ജേതാക്കൾ ഓരോ അവാർഡും ഏത് മേഖലയിലെ പ്രകടനത്തിനാണ് നൽകുന്നത് എന്ന അറിവ്

പ്രധാന ട്രോഫികൾ -ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട മത്സരങ്ങൾ? കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ
പ്രധാന കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ -പങ്കെടുക്കുന്ന കളിക്കാരുടെ എണ്ണം
കളികളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട പ്രധാന പദങ്ങൾ

ഒളിമ്പിക്സ്
അടിസ്ഥാന വിവരങ്ങൾ
പ്രധാന വേദികൾ/ രാജ്യങ്ങൾ
പ്രശസ്തമായ വിജയങ്ങൾ/ കായിക താരങ്ങൾ
ഒളിമ്പിക്സിൽ ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ശ്രദ്ധേയമായ പ്രകടനങ്ങൾ
വിന്റർ ഒളിമ്പിക്സ്പാ
പാര ഒളിമ്പിക്സ്
ഏഷ്യൻ ഗെയിംസ്, ആഫ്രോ ഏഷ്യൻ ഗെയിംസ്, കോമ്മൺവെൽത് ഗെയിംസ്, സാഫ് ഗെയിംസ്
വേദികൾ
രാജ്യങ്ങൾ
ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ശ്രദ്ധേയമായ പ്രകടനം
ഇതര വസ്തുതകൾ
ദേശീയ ഗെയിംസ്
ഗെയിംസ് ഇനങ്ങൾ – മതസരങ്ങൾ – താരങ്ങൾ, നേട്ടങ്ങൾ
ഓരോ രാജ്യത്തിന്റെയും ദേശീയ കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ? വിനോദങ്ങൾ

സാഹിത്യം

മലയാളത്തിലെ പ്രധാന സാഹിത്യ പ്രസ്ഥാനങ്ങൾ -ആദ്യ കൃതികൾ, കർത്താക്കൾ
ഓരോ പ്രസ്ഥാനത്തിലേയും പ്രധാന കൃതികൾ അവയുടെ കർത്താക്കൾ
എഴുത്തുകാർ -തൂലികാ നാമങ്ങൾ, അപരനാമങ്ങൾ
കഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾ -കൃതികൾ
പ്രശസ്തമായ വരികൾ -കൃതികൾ- എഴുത്തുകാർ
മലയാള പത്ര പ്രവർത്തന ത്തിന്റെ ആരംഭം തുടക്കം കുറിച്ചവർ ആനുകാലികങ്ങൾ
പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ട അവാർഡുകൾ ബഹുമതികൾ
-അവാർഡിന് അർഹരായ എഴുത്തുകാർ -കൃതികൾ
ജ്ഞാനപീഠം നേടിയ മലയാളികൾ അനുബന്ധ വസ്തുതകൾ
മലയാള സിനിമയുടെ ഉത്ഭവം, വളർച്ച, നാഴികക്കല്ലുകൾ, പ്രധാന സംഭാവന നൽകിയവർ, മലയാള സിനിമയുടെ ദേശീയ അവാർഡും.

സംസ്കാരം

കേരളത്തിലെ പ്രധാന ആഘോഷങ്ങൾ, ആഘോഷങ്ങളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട സ്ഥലങ്ങൾ പ്രശസ്തമായ ഉത്സവങ്ങൾ
കേരളത്തിലെ സാംസ്കാരിക കേന്ദ്രങ്ങൾ, ആരാധനാലയങ്ങൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക നായകർ, അവരുടെ സംഭാവനകൾ

Part I (G) Computer Science

Basics of Computer

Hardware
o Input Devices (Names and uses)
o Output Devices (Names and uses/features)
o Memory devices – Primary and Secondary (Examples, Features)

 Software
o Classification – System software and Application software
o Operating System – Functions and examples
o Popular Application software packages – Word processors, Spreadsheets, Database packages, Presentations,  Image editors (Uses, features, and fundamental concepts of each)
o Basics of programming – Types of instructions (Input, Output, Store, Control transfer)

Computer Networks
o Types of networks – LAN, WAN, MAN (Features and application area)
o Network Devices – Media, Switch, Hub, Router, Bridge, Gateway (Uses of each)

Internet
o Services – WWW, E-mail, Search engines (Examples and purposes)
o Social Media (Examples and features)
o Web Designing – Browser, HTML (Basics only)

 Cyber Crimes and Cyber Laws
o Types of crimes (Awareness level)
o IT Act and Other laws (Awareness level)

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Part I (H) Science & Technology

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, and Health Care. Institutes and Organizations in India promoting the integration of S&T and Innovation, their activities and contributions, and Contributions of Prominent Indian Scientists.

Technology in Space and Defence: Evolution of Indian Space Programme, ISRO – its activities and achievements, various Satellite Programmes – DRDO-vision, mission, and activities.
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.

Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to the environment, its legal aspects, policies, and treaties for the protection of the environment at the National and International level, and Environment protection for sustainable development.

Biodiversity – its importance and concerns, Climate change, International initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India’s commitment, Western Ghats, Features, Characteristics, and issues. 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.

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Part II Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability

Part II (A) Simple Arithmetic

Numbers and Basic Operations
Fraction and Decimal Numbers
Percentage
Profit and Loss
Simple and Compound Interest
Ratio and Proportion
Time and Distance
Time and Work
Average
Laws of Exponents
Mensuration
Progressions

Part II (B) Mental Ability

Series
Problems with Mathematics Signs
Analogy- Word Analogy, Alphabet Analogy, Number Analogy
Odd man out
Coding and De Coding
Family Relations
Sense of Direction
Time and Angles
Time in a clock and its reflection
Date and Calendar
Clerical Ability

Part III General English

(A) English Grammar (10 Marks)

1. Types of Sentences and Interchange of Sentences.
2. Different Parts of Speech.
3. Agreement of Subject and Verb.
4. Articles – Definite and Indefinite Articles.
5. Uses of Primary and Modal Auxiliary Verbs
6. Question Tags
7.Infinitive and Gerunds
8. Tenses
9. Tenses in Conditional Sentences
10. Prepositions
11. The Use of Correlatives
12Direct and Indirect Speech
13 Active and Passive voice
14 Correction of Sentences
15. Degrees of Comparison

Vocabulary (10 Marks)

1. Singular & Plural, Change of Gender, Collective Nouns
2. Word formation from other words and use of prefixes or suffix
3. Compound words
4. Synonyms
5. Antonyms
6. Phrasal Verbs
7. Foreign Words and Phrases
8. Word Substitutes
9. Words often confused
10. Spelling Test
11. Idioms and their Meanings
12. Expansion and meaning of Common Abbreviations

Part III Regional Language

(A) Malayalam

പദശുദ്ധി
വാക്യശുദ്ധി
പരിഭാഷ
ഒറ്റപ്പദം
പര്യായം
വിപരീത പദം
ശൈലികൾ പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ
സമാനപദം
ചേർത്തെഴുതുക
സ്ത്രീലിംഗം
പുല്ലിംഗം
വചനം
പിരിച്ചെഴുതൽ
ഘടക പദം (വാക്യം ചേർത്തെഴുതുക)

(B) Kannada

1) Word Purity / Correct Word
2) Correct Sentence
3) Translation
4) One Word / Single Word / One Word Substitution
5) Synonyms
6) Antonyms
7) Idioms and Proverbs
8) Equivalent Word
9) Join the Word
10) Feminine Gender, Masculine Gender
11)Number
12) Sort and Write

(C) Tamil

1) Correct Word
2) Correct Structure of Sentence
3) Translation
4) Single Word
5) Synonyms
6) Antonyms / Opposite
7) Phrases and Proverbs
8) Equal Word
9) Join the Word
10) Gender Classification – Feminine, Masculine
11) Singular, Plural
12) Separate
13) Adding Phrases

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Kerala PSC Degree Level Mains 2023

The candidates who are eligible and qualified for the prelims exam gets into the mains exam 2023. The candidates who are appearing for the mains exams too have a specific exam pattern to which they are looked upon.

Kerala PSC Degree Level Mains Exam Pattern

Kerala PSC Degree Level Mains Syllabus 2023

Kerala PSC Degree Level Interview 2023

Know more about the upcoming Kerala PSC exams

Kerala PSC Degree Level Allotment 2023

After the interview phase, the Kerala PSC will release the final allocation list. The Kerala PSC’s official website will host the allotment list. This might be considered the formal conclusion of the Kerala PSC hiring process. Aspirants can see the final allotment list on the PSC website or the Kerala PSC Thulasi website for further information.

Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam Calander 2023: PDF

Check below to download Kerala PSC 12th Level Exam Calander 2023

Kerala PSC Degree Level Mains exam calendar 2023

How to Apply for Kerala PSC Degree Level Prelims 2023

1. Visit the official website of the Kerala PSC Thulassi
2. Create a user account by clicking on the ‘Login’ tab.
3. Once you have created the account, log in with your credentials and find the application form of your interested post
4. Click on Apply Now tab and give confirmation
5. Following the registration, you will receive notifications about Kerala PSC Exam dates, syllabus, and eligibility criteria for the examination.
6. Admit cards will be issued to candidates at least two weeks prior to the exam date.
7. Kerala PSC conducts several rounds of tests such as written/online exams, interviews, physical tests, etc., and a final selection will be made solely based on the merits of performance in these rounds.
8. Once the selection process is completed, the candidates will be intimated through SMS/email/post.

Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam 2023: Salary Scale

Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam 2023 FAQs

1. What is the minimum educational qualification required for Kerala PSC Degree Level?

Ans: Graduation in any discipline s the minimum educational qualification required for Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam

2. Is knowing Malayalam language necessary for Kerala PSC Degree Level?

Ans: Yes, Malayalam language proficiency must for government service

3. When is the exam going to be held for Kerala PSC Degree Level?

Ans: The Kerala PSC Degree Level examination started on 29th April 2023 [1st Phase], 13th May 2023 [2nd Phase], and concluded on 27th May 2023 [3rd Phase]