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Kerala PSC has announced the HSST Economics recruitment, and with only a limited number of days left for the examination, candidates should begin their preparation as early as possible. The first and most important step is to download the official syllabus and identify the topics mentioned in it. Based on those topics, candidates should collect the necessary books and study materials. Referring to too many books within a short time is not practical, so it is advisable to focus only on minimum mandatory books. Let’s check the best books recommended for Kerala PSC HSST Economics 2026 examination.
Kerala PSC HSST Economics Syllabus 2026 – Download PDF
First, it is very important to get familiar with the topics included in the syllabus before finally choosing the books. The authorized Kerala PSC HSST Economics Syllabus has been given here. Candidates are suggested to download the Kerala PSC HSST Economics Syllabus and read it carefully before choosing the books.
Kerala PSC HSST Economics 2026 Exam Notes
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Study notes made available by the Entri experts are also included below. Candidates can access the study materials as needed in order to prepare for the Kerala PSC HSST Economics exam.
| Topics | Download Link |
| Production | |
| Risk and Uncertainty | |
| Recent development in demand theory | |
| Interdependence in the Economy | |
| Macro Macroeconomics | |
| Macroeconomics in an open Economy | |
| Current Controversies in Macroeconomics | |
| Budget and Budgetary control | |
| Fiscal, financial and external sector/issues | |
| Economic planning in India | |
| Kerala Economy | |
| Linear Functions | |
| Analysis of Variance | |
| Population and Sample sampling |
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Join Now!Kerala PSC HSST Economics Recruitment 2026 Key Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) – Political Science |
| Department | Kerala Higher Secondary Education Department |
| Subject | Economics |
| Category No. | 715/2025 |
| Mode of Appointment | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online through One Time Registration on Kerala PSC portal |
| Pay Scale | ₹45,600 – ₹95,600/- with allowances |
| Vacancies | Anticipated vacancies (to be filled from ranked list) |
| Age Limit | 20–40 years (born between 02.01.1985 and 01.01.2005) + relaxations as per rules |
| Qualification | Master’s in Political Science, B.Ed (or equivalent), and SET/NET/SLET exemptions as per PSC rules. |
| Application Deadline | 04.02.2026 (up to 12:00 midnight) |
| Official Website | https://www.keralapsc.gov.in |
Kerala PSC HSST Economics Exam Pattern 2026 – Marks & Topics
Now, candidates should understand major topics, mark distribution and weightage of the syllabus to choose the mandatory books. The Kerala PSC HSST Economics examination consists of 100 marks, 100 MCQ questions, and each correct answer given 1 mark, while every wrong answer deducted 1/3 mark.
| Part | Module(s) | Topics Covered | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Module I – VII | Micro Economics, General Equilibrium, Macro Economics, Current Controversies, Indian Economy, Fiscal–Financial–External Sector Issues, Quantitative Methods | 70 Marks |
| Part II | Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude | Teaching methods, learner characteristics, research process, ethics, thesis writing, etc. | 10 Marks |
| Part III | Indian Constitution, Social Welfare Legislations & Programmes | Constitutional framework, rights, duties, emergency provisions, social welfare acts and programmes | 10 Marks |
| Part IV | Renaissance in Kerala, General Knowledge & Current Affairs | Kerala renaissance movements, reformers, press, literature, women’s role, and current affairs | 10 Marks |
| Total | — | — | 100 Marks |
Kerala PSC HSST Economics 2026 Books – Recommended List
Now let’s look at the recommended Kerala PSC HSST Economics books 2026. You don’t need to cover everything—focus only on the essential books that match your level. Remember, the HSST Economics exam is a high-level competition for Higher Secondary teacher recruitment. Instead of skimming all materials, study the key resources thoroughly for better results.
| Part | Syllabus Area | Marks | Recommended Books / Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Micro Economics, General Equilibrium, Macro Economics, Indian Economy, Quantitative Methods | 70 | PSC HSST Economics Rank File
NCERT Class XI & XII Economics (Micro & Macro) SCERT Kerala +1 & +2 Economics Textbooks H.L. Ahuja – Micro & Macro Economics Koutsoyiannis – Modern Microeconomics (Selective) Dornbusch & Fischer – Macroeconomics (Basics) Ruddar Datt & Sundaram – Indian Economy S.P. Gupta / Basic Quantitative Methods (BA level) BA & MA Economics standard textbooks (selective topics) Kerala PSC HSST Economics Rank File |
| Part II | Teaching Aptitude & Research Aptitude | 10 | UGC NET Paper 1 – Teaching & Research Aptitude Book
Kerala PSC Teaching Aptitude Guide Research Methodology (MA level – basics only) |
| Part III | Indian Constitution & Social Welfare | 10 | Indian Constitution – M. Laxmikanth (Selective)
Kerala PSC Constitution & Welfare Acts Guide SCERT Civics Textbooks (Plus Two) |
| Part IV | Renaissance in Kerala, GK & Current Affairs | 10 | Kerala Renaissance – SCERT / Standard Kerala History Book
PSC Rank File – Kerala Renaissance Monthly Current Affairs (PSC-focused) PSC Year Book |
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Join Now!Kerala PSC HSST Economics 2026: Book-wise Preparation Guide for Top Scores
- Prioritize high weightage topics in Part I (Micro, Macro, Indian Economy, Quantitative Methods) as these topics constitute 70% of the exam.
- Highlight important concepts: Quick revision using highlighted important concepts/formulas in Micro, Macro, and Quant Methods.
- PSC Rank File: Integrate Rank Files and Expert Notes for shortcuts and past year’s questions for topics.
- Part II (Teaching & Research Aptitude): Teaching techniques, student characteristics, basics of research according to PSC guides.
- Part III (Constitution & Social Welfare): Familiarize yourself with key provisions, fundamental rights, and major welfare programs by memorizing them and using succinct PSC note suggestions to aid revision.
- Part IV (Kerala Renaissance & Current Affairs): Regularly read current affairs publications on a monthly basis. Also, refer rank files on the PSC website concerning movements, reformers, literature.
- Practice MCQs daily: Practice the MCQs regularly, daily, while also incorporating the time factor as well as the facility of negative marking to
- Revision plan: The last 2-3 weeks can be used only to revise the high-yielding questions from all four parts.
- Overloading: Try to avoid overloading by sticking to the essentials.
- Online Access: Utilize online sources such as Enti App notes to get further information and practices.
