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The Kerala PSC Last Grade Servants (LGS) post is one of the most sought-after jobs in Kerala, and lakhs of candidates apply every time a notification is released. You can’t prepare well without knowing the Kerala PSC LGS syllabus 2027 and the marks for each section. This guide covers both the preliminary and main exams for various departments with the full topic list for each.
LGS Syllabus 2026 PDF Download
You can download the official PSC syllabus for both stages, or save a copy for offline study.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| LGS Preliminary Exam Syllabus PDF | |
| LGS Main Exam Syllabus PDF |
Kerala PSC LGS Exam 2027
1: Which Year First Assembly Election was held in Kerala?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) |
| Post | Last Grade Servants (various departments) |
| Category No. | Various |
| Selection stages | Preliminary exam, main exam |
| Exam mode | OMR (objective) |
| Total marks (each stage) | 100 |
| Negative marking | Yes (1/3 mark per wrong answer, as per Kerala PSC norms) |
| Website | Kerala PSC |
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Join Now!Kerala PSC LGS Exam Pattern 2027 for Prelims & Mains
The LGS selection has two written stages. The main exam is a deeper test, with extra sections on current affairs and public health.
LGS Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala | 60 |
| II | General Science (Natural Science) | 10 |
| III | General Science (Physical Science) | 10 |
| IV | Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Science (Parts II and III) totals 20 marks, and Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability also carries 20 marks.
LGS Main Exam Pattern
| No. | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | General Knowledge | 40 |
| II | Current Affairs | 20 |
| III | Science | 10 |
| IV | Public Health | 10 |
| V | Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Test of Observation Skills | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Kerala PSC LGS Prelims Exam Syllabus 2027
Part I: General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala (60 Marks)
| Module | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contemporary events in India and especially Kerala, related to science and technology, arts and culture, politics, economics, literature and sports | 10 |
| 2 | Geographical features of India, borders and boundaries, progress in energy, transport and communication, major industries (basic knowledge) | 10 |
| 3 | Political, social and cultural movements related to Indian independence, national movements, major challenges faced by independent India | 10 |
| 4 | Rights and duties of a citizen, national symbols, national flag, national anthem and national song, Human Rights Commission and Information Commissions | 10 |
| 5 | Basic facts about Kerala, rivers and backwaters, hydroelectric projects, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, fisheries, sports | 10 |
| 6 | Movements in Kerala linked to the freedom struggle and the people behind them, social reform in Kerala, reformers such as Ayyankali, Chattampi Swamikal, Sree Narayana Guru, Pandit Karuppan, V.T. Bhattathiripad, Kumara Guru and Mannathu Padmanabhan | 10 |
Part II: General Science, Natural Science (10 Marks)
- General knowledge about the human body
- Vitamins and deficiency diseases
- Diseases and disease-causing agents
- Health care activities in Kerala
- Major food and agricultural crops of Kerala
- Forests and forest resources
- Environment and environmental issues
Part III: General Science, Physical Science (10 Marks)
- Atoms and their structure
- Ores and minerals
- Elements and their classification
- Hydrogen and oxygen
- Chemistry in everyday life
- Matter and mass
- Work and energy
- Energy and its transformation
- Heat and temperature
- Motion and forces in nature
- Sound and light
- The Solar System and its features
Part IV: Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability (20 Marks)
Simple Arithmetic (10 Marks)
- Numbers and basic operations
- LCM and HCF
- Fractions
- Decimal numbers
- Squares and square roots
- Average
- Profit and loss
- Time and distance
Mental Ability and Test of Observation Skills (10 Marks)
- Operations using mathematical symbols
- Series
- Analogies (relationships)
- Classification
- Arranging words in a meaningful order
- Finding the odd one out
- Problems related to age
- Position determination
Kerala PSC LGS Mains Exam Syllabus 2027
I. General Knowledge (40 Marks)
| No. | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian freedom struggle: political, social and cultural movements of the freedom struggle period, national movements, freedom fighters, administrative systems | 5 |
| 2 | Post-independence India: major challenges, wars, Five-Year Plans, progress and achievements in various sectors | 5 |
| 3 | Rights and duties of a citizen, Indian Constitution (basic information) | 5 |
| 4 | Geography of India: geographical features, borders, basic facts about India | 5 |
| 5 | Kerala: geography, basic facts, rivers and backwaters, hydroelectric projects, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, fisheries, sports, local self-government institutions | 10 |
| 6 | Freedom struggle in Kerala: political and social movements, Renaissance leaders | 5 |
| 7 | Science and technology, arts and culture, politics, economics, literature and sports: related information | 5 |
II. Current Affairs (20 Marks)
Questions on recent events from India and Kerala across all major fields.
III. Science (10 Marks)
Biology (5 Marks)
- General knowledge about the human body
- Vitamins and deficiency diseases
- Major food and agricultural crops of Kerala
- Forests, forest resources and social forestry
- Environment and environmental issues
Physics / Chemistry (5 Marks)
- Atoms and their structure
- Ores and minerals
- Elements and their classification
- Hydrogen and oxygen
- Chemistry in everyday life
- Matter and mass
- Work and energy
- Energy and its transformation
- Heat and temperature
- Motion and forces in nature
- Sound and light
- The Solar System and its features
IV. Public Health (10 Marks)
- Communicable diseases and disease-causing agents
- Basic health knowledge
- Lifestyle diseases
- Health care activities in Kerala
V. Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Test of Observation Skills (20 Marks)
Simple Arithmetic (10 Marks)
- Numbers and basic operations
- LCM and HCF
- Fractions
- Decimal numbers
- Squares and square roots
- Average
- Profit and loss
- Time and distance
Mental Ability and Test of Observation Skills (10 Marks)
- Operations using mathematical symbols
- Series
- Analogies (relationships)
- Classification
- Arranging words in a meaningful order
- Finding the odd one out
- Problems related to age
- Position determination
Apart from the topics listed above, questions from other topics prescribed for the educational qualification of the post may also appear in the question paper. There is no guarantee that all the listed topics will be covered.
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Join Now!LGS 2027 Prelims vs Mains: Key Differences
| Feature | Prelims | Mains |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge weightage | 60 marks (includes current affairs and Renaissance in Kerala) | 40 marks |
| Current affairs | Part of the GK section (10 marks) | Separate section (20 marks) |
| Science | 20 marks (Natural + Physical Science) | 10 marks |
| Public Health | Not a separate section | 10 marks |
| Arithmetic and Mental Ability | 20 marks | 20 marks |
How to Prepare Using the Kerala PSC LGS Syllabus 2027
- Start with the high-weightage areas. In prelims, Part I carries 60% of the marks. In mains, GK and Current Affairs together carry 60 marks.
- Give Kerala-specific topics extra time. Rivers, backwaters, hydroelectric projects, wildlife sanctuaries, Renaissance leaders and local self-government institutions appear in both stages.
- Don’t skip the maths. Arithmetic and mental ability make up 20 marks, and these are scoring topics once you practise.
- Read current affairs every day. In the mains, current affairs alone is worth 20 marks.
- Study public health for the mains. Communicable diseases, lifestyle diseases and Kerala’s health programmes carry 10 marks.
- Solve previous year papers and mock tests. They show you how the syllabus actually turns into questions.
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Join Now!Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kerala PSC LGS syllabus?
The syllabus covers General Knowledge, Renaissance in Kerala, Current Affairs, General Science, Public Health, Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability. The topics differ slightly between the preliminary and main exams.
How many marks is the LGS preliminary exam?
The preliminary exam is 100 marks: General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala (60), General Science (20) and Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability (20).
How many marks is the LGS main exam?
The main exam is also 100 marks: General Knowledge (40), Current Affairs (20), Science (10), Public Health (10) and Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability (20).
Is there negative marking in the LGS exam?
Yes. Kerala PSC objective exams deduct 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
Where can I download the LGS syllabus PDF in Malayalam?
You can download it from the PDF links above or from the official Kerala PSC website.
