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The Kerala PSC has released the Syllabus & Exam Pattern for the Excise Inspector Mains Exam 2025 on its official website. It covers key details such as topics, question types, exam duration, and marking scheme. Candidates should review it thoroughly to prepare effectively. Download the Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Mains Syllabus 2025 PDF and start your preparation now!
Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Recruitment 2025 Highlights
| Event | Details |
| Name of Exam | Excise Inspector |
| Conduct By | Kerala PSC |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Qualification Required | As per Notification |
| Age Limit | As per Notification |
| Syllabus | Released |
| Recruitment type | Direct |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam Duration | 1 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Official Website | keralapsc.gov.in |
Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Previous Question Paper 2025 – Get PDF
1: Which Year First Assembly Election was held in Kerala?
| Year | Question Paper Download Link |
|---|---|
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2021 |
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Kerala PSC has released the official syllabus for Excise Inspector (Trainee) – Excise Department (Statewide) covering both Preliminary and Main exams. Please find attached the detailed syllabus PDF (Prelims & Mains) for Excise Inspector and start preparing today!
| Category | Syllabus PDF |
| Excise Inspector Prelims 2025 Syllabus | |
| Excise Inspector Mains 2025 Syllabus |
Kerala PSC Excise Inspector 2025 Study Notes PDF – Free MCQs
| SI Study Notes 2025 | Link |
| 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 Excise Inspector Exam Pattern 2025 – Prelims & Mains
The selection process of the Kerala PSC Excise Inspector includes three stages
- Written Examination
- Physical Endurance Test
- Document verification
Let us now check for the pattern of each stage of the selection process. Keeping yourself well acquainted with the exam pattern is one primary strategy of preparation for the exam
1.Written examination
- Language: The exam will be conducted in both Malayalam and English languages.
- Total Number of Questions: There will be 100 questions in total.
- Marking Scheme: Each question carries 100 marks.
- Negative Marking: For every wrong answer, 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted.
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Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Prelims Syllabus 2025 – Detailed
| Section | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I. General Knowledge | History | 10 |
| Geography | 5 | |
| Economics | 5 | |
| Civics | 5 | |
| Indian Constitution | 5 | |
| Arts, Literature, Culture, Sports | 10 | |
| Basics of Computer | 5 | |
| Science and Technology | 5 | |
| II. Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning | – | 20 |
| III. General English | – | 20 |
| IV. Regional Language (Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil) | – | – |
Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Mains Syllabus 2025 – Detailed
| Section | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I. General Knowledge | History | 5 |
| Geography | 5 | |
| Economics | 5 | |
| Indian Constitution | 8 | |
| Kerala – Governance and System of Administration | 5 | |
| Life Science and Public Health | 4 | |
| Physics | 3 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | |
| Arts, Literature, Culture, Sports | 4 | |
| II. Current Affairs | – | 8 |
| III. Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and 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 |
Physical Qualification
- Physical Standard
The candidate should be physically fit and posses minimum standard as given below for outdoor work.
For Male Candidates
- Candidate must possess height of 160 cm.
- Round the chest measurement should be 81cm on full expiration and must have an expansion of 5 cm.
For Female Candidates
- Candidate must possess height of 152 cm.
- No chest measurement required.
- For SC/ST candidates the height must be 150 cm.
Note: NCC Certificate holders having ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ categories will be given weightage marks at the rate of 2% , 3% and 5% respectively.
Eye Sight: Must be certified to possess the visual standards specified below without glasses.
| Vision | Right Eye | Left Eye |
| Distant Vision | 6/6 Snellen | 6/6 Snellen |
| Near Vision | 0.5 Snellen | 0.5 Snellen |
Note
- Each eye must have a full field of vision.
- Colour Blindness, Squint or any morbid condition of the eyes or lids of either eye shall be a disqualification.
- Should be free from apparent physical defects like Knock-knee, Flat Feet, Varicose veins, Bow legs, Deformed limbs, irregular and protruding teeth, defective speech and hearing etc.
- A Medical Certificate in the form given as APPENDIX-I of this notification, in original signed by a Medical Officer not below the Rank of a Civil Surgeon Gr.II in Government Hospital certifying the Physical Fitness and Visual Standards shall be produced as and when called for by the Commission.
Physical Efficiency Test
All candidates must undergo a Physical Efficiency Test, in addition to meeting the qualifications mentioned above. To pass the test, candidates must achieve proficiency in at least five out of the eight components of the National Physical Efficiency One Star Standards Test, with minimum standards specified for each item.
For Male Candidates
| Event | One Star Standard |
| 100 Meters Run | 14 Seconds |
| High Jump | 132.20 cms (4’6”) |
| Long Jump | 457.20 cms (15’) |
| Putting the Shot (7264 gms) | 609.60 cms (20’) |
| Throwing the Cricket Ball | 6096 cms (200’) |
| Rope Climbing (only with hands) | 365.80 cms (12’) |
| Pull ups or Chinning | 8 times |
| 1500 Metres Run | 5 Minutes & 44 seconds |
For Female Candidates
| Event | One Star Standard |
| 100 Meters Run | 17 Seconds |
| High Jump | 106 cms (1.06 m) |
| Long Jump | 305 cm (3.05 m) |
| Putting the Shot (4 Kgs) | 488 cm (4.88 m) |
| 200 Metres Run | 36 seconds |
| Throwing the Throw Ball | 1400 cm (14 m) |
| Shuttle Race (25×4 metres) | 26 seconds |
| Skipping (one minute) | 80 times |
- Note: Ex-Servicemen will be entitled to the relaxations outlined in Government Order (Ms). No. 71/78/TD dated 08.06.1978 for the Physical Efficiency Test.
- Candidates’ physical measurements will be assessed before the Physical Efficiency Test, and those who do not meet the prescribed requirements will not be allowed to participate in the test.
- In the event of accidents or injuries occurring to a candidate during the Physical Efficiency Test, they will not be granted another opportunity to participate in the test.
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The ten topics included in the examination are tabulated below along with the syllabus.
Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Prelims Syllabus 2025 – Detailed
I. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
HISTORY (10 Marks)
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
+CURRENT AFFAIRS
GEOGRAPHY (5 Marks)
Basics of Geography – Earth Structure – Atmosphere – Rocks – Landforms Pressure 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- Coastal 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.
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
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 – Labor 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
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
ARTS, SPORTS & LITERATURE (10 Marks)
ART
1. കേരളത്തിലെ പ്രധാന ദൃശ്യ- ദൃശ്യ ശ്രാവ്യകലകൾ ഇവയുടെ ഉദ്ഭവം, വ്യാപനം, പരിശീലനം എന്നിവകൊണ്ട്
– പ്രശ്സ്തമായ സ്ഥലങ്ങള്
– പ്രശ്സ്തമായ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങള്
– പ്രശ്സ്തരായ വ്യക്തിലകള്
– പ്രശ്സ്തരായ കലാകാരന്മാര്
– പ്രശ്സ്തരായ എഴുത്തുകാര്
SPORTS
1. കായികരംഗത്ത് വ്യക്തിമുദ്രപതിപ്പിച്ച കേരളത്തിലെയും ഇന്ത്യയിലേയും ലോകത്തിലെയും പ്രധാന കായിക താരങ്ങൾ, അവരുടെ കായികയിനങ്ങൾ, അവരുടെ നേട്ടങ്ങൾ, അവർക്ക് ലഭിച്ചിട്ടുള്ള ബഹുമതികൾ.
2. പ്രധാന അവാർഡുകൾ -അവാർഡ് ജേതാക്കൾ ഓരോ അവാർഡും ഏത് മേഖലയിലെ പ്രകടനത്തിനാണ് നൽകുന്നത് എന്ന അറിവ്
3. പ്രധാന ട്രോഫികൾ -ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട മത്സരങ്ങൾ? കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ
പ്രധാന കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ -പങ്കെടുക്കുന്ന കളിക്കാരുടെ എണ്ണം
5. കളികളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട പ്രധാന പദങ്ങൾ
6. ഒളിമ്പിക്സ്
-അടിസ്ഥാന വിവരങ്ങൾ
-പ്രധാന വേദികൾ/ രാജ്യങ്ങൾ
-പ്രശസ്തമായ വിജയങ്ങൾ/ കായിക താരങ്ങൾ
-ഒളിമ്പിക്സിൽ ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ശ്രദ്ധേയമായ പ്രകടനങ്ങൾ
-വിന്റർ ഒളിമ്പിക്സ്
-പാര ഒളിമ്പിക്സ്
7. ഏഷ്യൻ ഗെയിംസ്, ആഫ്രോ ഏഷ്യൻ ഗെയിംസ്, കോമ്മൺവെൽത് ഗെയിംസ്, സാഫ് ഗെയിംസ്
-വേദികൾ
-രാജ്യങ്ങൾ
-ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ശ്രദ്ധേയമായ പ്രകടനം
-ഇതര വസ്തുതകൾ
8. ദേശീയ ഗെയിംസ് (National Games)
9. ഗെയിംസ് ഇനങ്ങൾ – മത്സരങ്ങൾ – താരങ്ങൾ, നേട്ടങ്ങൾ
10. ഓരോ രാജ്യത്തിന്റെയും ദേശീയ കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ? വിനോദങ്ങൾ
Literature
1. മലയാളത്തിലെ പ്രധാന സാഹിത്യ പ്രസ്ഥാനങ്ങൾ -ആദ്യ കൃതികൾ, കർത്താക്കൾ
2. ഓരോ പ്രസ്ഥാനത്തിലേയും പ്രധാന കൃതികൾ അവയുടെ കർത്താക്കൾ
3. എഴുത്തുകാർ -തൂലികാ നാമങ്ങൾ, അപരനാമങ്ങൾ
4. കഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾ -കൃതികൾ
5. പ്രശസ്തമായ വരികൾ -കൃതികൾ- എഴുത്തുകാർ
6. മലയാള പത്ര പ്രവർത്തന ത്തിന്റെ ആരംഭം തുടക്കം കുറിച്ചവർ ആനുകാലികങ്ങൾ
7. പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ട അവാർഡുകൾ ബഹുമതികൾ
-അവാർഡിന് അർഹരായ എഴുത്തുകാർ -കൃതികൾ
8. ജ്ഞാനപീഠം നേടിയ മലയാളികൾ അനുബന്ധ വസ്തുതകൾ
9. മലയാള സിനിമയുടെ ഉത്ഭവം, വളർച്ച, നാഴികക്കല്ലുകൾ, പ്രധാന സംഭാവന നൽകിയവർ, മലയാള സിനിമയുടെ ദേശീയ അവാർഡും.
Culture
1. കേരളത്തിലെ പ്രധാന ആഘോഷങ്ങൾ, ആഘോഷങ്ങളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട സ്ഥലങ്ങൾ പ്രശസ്തമായ ഉത്സവങ്ങൾ
2. കേരളത്തിലെ സാംസ്കാരിക കേന്ദ്രങ്ങൾ, ആരാധനാലയങ്ങൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക നായകർ, അവരുടെ സംഭാവനകൾ
COMPUTER SCIENCE (5 Marks)
Basics of Computer
Hardware
- Input Devices (Names and uses)
- Output Devices (Names and uses/features)
- Memory devices – Primary and Secondary (Examples, Features)
Software
- Classification – System software and Application software
- Operating System – Functions and examples
- Popular Application software packages – Word processors, Spreadsheets, Database packages, Presentations, Image editors (Uses, features, and fundamental concepts of each
- Basics of programming – Types of instructions (Input, Output, Store, Control transfer)
Computer Networks
- Types of networks – LAN, WAN, MAN (Features and application area)
- 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 crimes (Awareness level)
- IT Act and Other laws (Awareness level)
• CURRENT AFFAIRS
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, and Health Care. Institutes and Organizations in India promoting the integration of S&T and Innovation, their activities and contributions, and the Contributions of Prominent Indian Scientists.
2) Technology in Space and Defence: Evolution of Indian Space Programme, ISRO – its activities and achievements, various Satellite Programs – 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 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.
+ Current Affairs
II SIMPLE ARITHMETIC & MENTAL ABILITY (20 Marks)
(A) Simple Arithmetic (10 Marks)
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
(B) Mental Ability
Series
Problems with Mathematical Signs
Analogy- Word Analogy, Alphabet Analogy, Number Analogy
Odd man out
Coding and Decoding
Family Relations
Sense of Direction
Time and Angles
Time in a clock and its reflection
Date and Calendar
Clerical Ability
III GENERAL ENGLISH (20 Marks)
(A) 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
(B) Vocabulary (10 Marks)
Singular & Plural, Change of Gender, Collective Nouns
Word formation from other words and use of prefix or suffix
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
IV Regional Language
Malayalam (10 Marks)
പദശുദ്ധി
വാക്യശുദ്ധി
പരിഭാഷ
ഒറ്റപ്പദം
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 / Single Word / One Word Substitution
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms and Proverbs
Equivalent Word
Join the Word
Feminine Gender, Masculine Gender
Number
Sort and Write
Tamil (10 Marks)
Correct Word
Correct Structure of Sentence
Translation
Single Word
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposite
Phrases and Proverbs
Equal Word
Join the Word
Gender Classification – Feminine, Masculine
Singular, Plural
Separate
Adding Phrases
Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Mains Syllabus 2025 – Detailed
History
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Kerala | Arrival of Europeans – Contributions of Europeans – History of Travancore (Marthanda Varma to Sree Chithirathirunnal) – Social & Religious Reform Movements – National Movement in Kerala – Literary Sources of Kerala History – United Kerala Movement – Political & 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 Movements – Newspapers, Literature & Art during the freedom struggle – Independence Movement & Mahatma Gandhi – Extremist Movement – Independence & Post-Independence Period – State Reorganization – Developments in Science, Education & 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 & Other International Organizations |
| Note | Current Affairs related to relevant topics |
Geography
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Basics of Geography (World) | Earth Structure – Atmosphere – Rocks – Landforms – Pressure Belts & Winds – Temperature & Seasons – Global Issues – Global Warming – Various Forms of Pollution – Maps – Topographic Maps & Signs – Remote Sensing – Geographic Information System (GIS) – Oceans & Their Movements – Continents – World Nations & Specific Features |
| India | Physiography – States & Their Features – Northern Mountain Region – Rivers – Northern Great Plain – Peninsular Plateau – Coastal Plain – Climate – Natural Vegetation – Agriculture – Minerals & Industries – Energy Sources – Transport System (Road, Water, Rail, Air) |
| Kerala | Physiography – Districts & Their Features – Rivers – Climate – Natural Vegetation – Wildlife – Agriculture & Research Centers – Minerals & Industries – Energy Sources – Transport System (Road, Water, Rail, Air) |
Indian Constitution (8 Marks)
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Foundations | Constituent Assembly – Preamble – Citizenship |
| Fundamental Rights & Writs | Fundamental Rights – Writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Quo Warranto |
| Directive Principles & Duties | Directive Principles of State Policy – Fundamental Duties |
| Government Structure | Union Executive – Parliament – Judiciary – State Executive – Legislature – Judiciary – Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs) |
| Constitutional Amendments | Important Amendments: 42, 44, 52, 73, 74, 86, 91, 97, 101, 102, 103, 104 |
| Constitutional Authorities | Comptroller & Auditor General – Attorney General – Advocate General – Election Commission of India – State Election Commission – UPSC – State PSC – Finance Commission – State Finance Commission – GST Council |
| Legislative Powers | Distribution of powers: Union List – State List – Concurrent List |
| Other Institutions & Provisions | Services under Union & States – Tribunals – National Commissions (SC, ST, Backward Classes) |
| Language Provisions | Official Language – Regional Languages – Language of Supreme Court, High Courts – Special Directives on Languages |
Kerala Governance and System of Administration (5 Marks)
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Civil Services & Institutions | Kerala State Civil Service – Quasi-judicial bodies – Various Commissions |
| Development & Planning | Socio-economic development – Planning Board – Commercial Planning & Policies |
| Governance & Welfare | Disaster Management – Watershed Management – Employment & Labour – National Rural Employment Programmes – Land Reforms – Social Welfare & Security – Protection of Women, Children & Senior Citizens |
| Administrative Reforms | Population – Literacy – E-Governance – Delegated Legislation & Its Controls – Legislative & Judicial Controls |
| Administrative Law | Constitutional law remedies against arbitrariness – Administrative Discretion & Its Controls – Administrative Adjudication – Principles of Natural Justice |
Life Science and Public Health (4 Marks)
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Human Body | Basic facts of human body |
| Nutrition | Vitamins & Minerals and their deficiency diseases |
| Communicable Diseases | Causative organisms – Preventive & remedial measures |
| Kerala Health Sector | Welfare activities in health sector |
| Lifestyle | Lifestyle diseases |
| General Health | Basic health facts |
| Environment | Environmental hazards |
Physics (3 Marks)
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals | Branches of Physics – Matter – Units & Measurements – Physical Quantities |
| Motion | Newton’s Laws of Motion – Third Law – Momentum – Projectile Motion – Uses of Third Law – Indian space missions (ISRO) |
| Light | Lenses – Mirrors – Relation (r = 2f) – Phenomena of light – Rainbow – Colours – Electromagnetic spectrum (IR, UV, X-rays) – Photoelectric Effect |
| Sound | Types of waves – Velocity of sound in different media – Resonance – Reverberation |
| Force | Types of forces – Friction (advantages/disadvantages) – Liquid pressure – Buoyant force – Archimedes’ Principle – Pascal’s Law – Density & Relative Density – Adhesive & Cohesive Forces – Capillarity – Viscosity – Surface Tension |
| Gravitation | Centripetal & Centrifugal Force – Escape Velocity – Satellites – Weight & Mass – Value of ‘g’ at different places |
| Heat | Temperature – Types of thermometers – Humidity – Relative humidity |
| Work & Energy | Work – Energy – Power – Simple problems – Levers – Types of levers |
Chemistry (3 Marks)
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Basics | Atom – Molecule – States of Matter – Allotropy – Gas Laws – Aqua Regia |
| Elements | Periodic Table – Metals & Non-metals – Physical & Chemical changes – Chemical reactions – Solutions, Mixtures & Compounds |
| Substances | Metals & Non-metals – Alloys – Acids & Bases – pH value – Alkaloids |
Arts, Sports, Literature and Culture (4 Marks)
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Arts | Important audio-visual art forms of Kerala – Famous places, institutions, personalities, artistes, writers – Origin, development, extension, and practice of art forms |
| Sports | Famous sports personalities (Kerala, India, World) – Events, achievements & awards – Important awards & fields – Famous trophies & related sports – Number of players in key games – Sports terms – Olympics (facts, venues, performances, India’s achievements, Winter & Para Olympics) – Asian Games, Afro-Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, SAF Games (venues, facts, India’s performance) – National Games – Games, events, players & achievements – National sports/games of various countries |
| Literature | Malayalam literary movements – Icons & first works – Major works and authors – Writers (pen names & nicknames) – Famous works & characters – Quotes, books & authors – Journalism in Kerala (pioneers, journals, publications) – Famous literary awards & winners – Malayalam Jnanpith awardees – Malayalam cinema (origin, milestones, pioneers, national awards) |
| Culture | Kerala festivals & celebrations – Places associated with celebrations – Cultural centres & worship places – Cultural leaders & contributions |
Current Affairs (8 Marks)
Simple Arithmetic (5 Marks)
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Numbers & Operations | Numbers – Basic operations |
| Fractions & Decimals | Conversion, calculations |
| Percentage | Percentage problems & applications |
| Profit & Loss | Calculations, applications |
| Interest | Simple & Compound Interest |
| Ratio & Proportion | Ratio, proportion, related problems |
| Time & Distance | Speed, distance, time problems |
| Time & Work | Work efficiency, combined work |
| Average | Simple and weighted averages |
| Laws of Exponents | Rules & applications |
| Mensuration | Areas, volumes of solids |
| Progressions | Arithmetic & geometric progressions |
Mental Ability & Reasoning (5 Marks)
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | Number & alphabetical series |
| Mathematical Signs | Problems using mathematical operations |
| Position Verification | Determining positions & arrangements |
| Analogy | Word, alphabet, number analogies |
| Odd Man Out | Finding dissimilar element |
| Numerical Ability | Basic numerical reasoning |
| Coding & Decoding | Letter/number codes |
| Family Relations | Blood relation problems |
| Direction Sense | Problems on directions |
| Time & Angles | Angle calculations |
| Clock Problems | Time in clock & reflection |
| Calendar Problems | Date & calendar-based reasoning |
| Clerical Ability | Matching, checking, basic logic |
General English (10 Marks)
(i) English Grammar (5 Marks)
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Sentences | Types of sentences – Interchange of sentences |
| Parts of Speech | Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection |
| Agreement | Subject–Verb agreement |
| Articles | Definite & Indefinite articles |
| Verbs | Primary & Modal auxiliaries |
| Tag Questions | Rules & usage |
| Non-Finite Verbs | Infinitives & Gerunds |
| Tenses | Forms, usage & sequence |
| Conditional Sentences | Tenses in conditional structures |
| Prepositions | Rules & usage |
| Correlatives | Usage of correlative conjunctions |
| Speech | Direct & Indirect speech |
| Voice | Active & Passive voice |
| Error Correction | Correction of sentences |
(ii) Vocabulary (5 Marks)
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Word Forms | Singular & plural – Change of gender – Collective nouns |
| Word Building | Word formation (prefix & suffix) – Compound words |
| Synonyms & Antonyms | Commonly asked vocabulary |
| Phrasal Verbs | Usage & meanings |
| Foreign Words & Phrases | Commonly used in English |
| One Word Substitutes | Concise replacements for phrases |
| Confusing Words | Words often misused/confused |
| Spelling | Spelling test & error spotting |
| Idioms | Idioms & their meanings |
V. Regional Language (10 Marks)
| Language | Topics |
|---|---|
| Malayalam | പദശുദ്ധി, വാക്യശുദ്ധി, പരിഭാഷ, ഒറ്റപ്പദം, പര്യായം, വിപരീത പദം, ശൈലികൾ & പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ, സമാനപദം, ചേർത്തെഴുതുക, സ്ത്രീലിംഗം/പുല്ലിംഗം, വചനം, പിരിച്ചെഴുതൽ, ഘടക പദം |
| Kannada | Word purity, Correct sentence, Translation, One-word substitution, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Proverbs, Equivalent word, Join the word, Gender (Feminine/Masculine), Number, Sort & write |
| Tamil | Correct word, Sentence structure, Translation, Single word, Synonyms, Antonyms, Phrases & Proverbs, Equal word, Join the word, Gender (Feminine/Masculine), Singular & plural, Separate, Adding phrases |
VI. Special Topic – Nature of Duty of Excise Inspector (20 Marks)
| Module | Marks | Jurisdiction / Duties & Powers |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 – Duties & Powers of Excise Inspector | 4 | Jurisdiction: Within the area of appointment. Duties & Powers: Perform duties under Sections 40–53 of the Abkari Act; Powers under NDPS Act & COTPA; Role in hierarchical structure of Excise Department (Excise Manual). |
| Module 2 – Range Offices | 4 | Jurisdiction: Throughout Kerala. Duties & Powers: Exercise powers of Commissioner for issue of special permits under Section 11 of the Abkari Act, concurrently & under Commissioner’s control. |
| Module 3 – Distilleries, Warehouses, Breweries & Wineries | 4 | Jurisdiction: Throughout Kerala. Duties & Powers: Powers of Commissioner for special permits (Sec. 11 Abkari Act) for transport of liquor from respective establishments, concurrently & under Commissioner’s control. |
| Module 4 – Enforcement & Intelligence Units | 4 | Jurisdiction: Within respective jurisdiction. Duties & Powers: Abkari Officers for assigned functions under Sections 31, 32, 34, 35, 38, 39 & 53 of Abkari Act; Enforcement, Anti-Narcotic Squad, Intelligence & Investigation Bureau functions. |
| Module 5 – Miscellaneous | 2 | Awareness programs against alcoholism & drug abuse. |
II. The Information Technology Act (2 Marks)
| Section | Provision |
|---|---|
| Sec. 43 | Penalty & Compensation for damage to computer, system, etc. |
| Sec. 43A | Compensation for failure to protect data |
| Sec. 65 | Tampering with computer source documents |
| Sec. 66 | Computer-related offences |
| Sec. 66B | Punishment for dishonestly receiving stolen computer resource/communication device |
| Sec. 66C | Punishment for identity theft |
| Sec. 66D | Punishment for cheating by personation using computer resources |
| Sec. 66E | Punishment for violation of privacy |
| Sec. 66F | Punishment for cyber terrorism |
| Sec. 67 | Punishment for publishing/transmitting obscene material in electronic form |
| Sec. 67A | Punishment for publishing/transmitting sexually explicit material in electronic form |
| Sec. 67B | Punishment for publishing/transmitting material depicting children in sexually explicit acts in electronic form |
| Sec. 72 | Penalty for breach of confidentiality & privacy |
| Sec. 77B | Offences with 3 years imprisonment to be bailable |
| Sec. 78 | Power to investigate offences |
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