The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) administers rigorous competitive examinations for aspirants aiming to secure the coveted Secretariat Assistant and Auditor posts. Achieving success in this recruitment exam requires a thorough understanding of the syllabus, exam structure, and evaluation guidelines. This comprehensive overview details the Prelims, Mains, and selection criteria for 2026.
Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant Selection Process
To successfully clear the recruitment cycle, candidates must navigate through multiple evaluation stages:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Personal Interview
Secretariat Assistant Syllabus 2026 - Exam Highlights
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Posts | Secretariat Assistant |
| Category | Syllabus |
| Mode of Examination | OMR/Online |
| Medium of Questions | English & Tamil/Malayalam/Kannada |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam and Personal Interview |
| Official Website | https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/ |
Preliminary Examination Pattern & Syllabus
The preliminary test filters candidates for the Mains stage. Adhering to the guidelines, the examination is meticulously structured:
- The examination will be conducted for 100 marks
- The total number of questions asked in the examination will be 100
- 1 mark for each right answer
- The total duration for exam is 1 hour 15 minutes
KPSC Secretariat Assistant Exam Pattern for Prelims 2026
| S. No. | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | History | 10 |
| 2 | Geography | 5 |
| 3 | Economics | 5 |
| 4 | Civics | 5 |
| 5 | Indian Constitution | 5 |
| 6 | Arts Literature, Culture, Sports | 10 |
| 7 | Basics of computer | 5 |
| 8 | Science and Technology | 5 |
| 9 | Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning | 20 |
| 10 | General English | 20 |
| 11 | Regional Language (Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil) | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant Prelims Syllabus 2026 Topics
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| History | KERALA: Arrival of Europeans... / India: Medieval India... / WORLD: Great revolution in England... |
| Geography | Basics of Geography... / India: Physiography... / Kerala: Physiography... |
| Economics | National Income: Per Capital Income... |
| Civics | Public Administration: Bureaucracy... |
| Indian Constitution | Constituent Assembly: Preamble... |
| Arts, Sports & Literature | കല: കേരളത്തിലെ പ്രധാന... / കായികം... / സാഹിത്യം... / സംസ്ാരം: |
| Computer Science | Hardware... / Computer Networks... / Internet... |
| Science and Technology | Science and Technology... / Technology in Space and Defence... / Energy requirement... / Environmental Science... / Biodiversity... |
| Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability | Simple Arithmetic... / Mental Ability... |
| General English | English Grammar... / Vocabulary... |
| Malayalam | പദശുദ്ധി... |
| Kannada | Word Purity / Correct Word... |
| Tamil | Correct Word... |
Mains Examination Structure & Syllabus
The Mains examination is split into two specialized papers, each carrying 100 marks to comprehensively test a candidate's domain expertise and administrative aptitude.
KPSC Secretariat Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 2026 For Paper I
| S. No. | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | History | 7 |
| 2 | Geography | 7 |
| 3 | Economics | 7 |
| 4 | Life Science and Public Health | 7 |
| 5 | Physics | 7 |
| 6 | Chemistry | 7 |
| 7 | Arts/literature/culture | 8 |
| 8 | Basics of Computer | 6 |
| 9 | Sports | 3 |
| 10 | Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning | 15 |
| 11 | General English | 13 |
| 12 | Regional Language (Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil) | 13 |
| Total | 100 |
Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant Mains Syllabus 2026 for Paper I
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| History | Kerala: Arrival of Europeans... / India: Political History... / Word: Great Revolution... |
| Geography | Basics of Geography... / Physiography of India... / Physiography of Kerala... |
| Economics | Economics of India... / Life Science and Public Health... |
| Physics | Branches of Physics... / Motion... / Light... / Sound... / Force... / Gravitation... / Heat... / Work, Energy, and Power... |
| Chemistry | Atom and Molecule... / Elements... / Metals and Non-metals... |
| Arts/literature/culture | Important Audio Visual Art Forms of Kerala... |
| Sports | Famous sports personalities... |
| Basics of Computer | Hardware... / Software... / Computer Networks... / Internet... |
| Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning | Simple Arithmetic... / Mental Ability & Reasoning... |
| ENGLISH | English Grammar... / Vocabulary... |
| REGIONAL LANGUAGE | Malayalam... / Kannada... / Tamil... |
KPSC Secretariat Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 2026 For Paper II
| S. No. | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Administration | 10 |
| 2 | Principles of Management | 10 |
| 3 | Constitutional Structure | 12 |
| 4 | Centre-State Relations under the Constitution | 8 |
| 5 | Kerala’s Economy | 15 |
| 6 | Kerala Model of Development | 15 |
| 7 | Environment, Climate, and Disaster Management | 20 |
| 8 | E-Governance | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant Mains Syllabus 2026 for Paper II
| Topics | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Principles Of Administration And Management | |
| Module 1: Principles of Administration | Administration: definition and scope... |
| Module 2: Principle of Management | Management: Definition and importance... |
| Constitution Of India | |
| Module 3: Constitutional Structure | Salient features of the Indian Constitution... |
| Kerala Model Economy And Development | |
| Module 4: Centre-State Relations under the Constitution | Relation between Union and States... |
| Module 5 - Kerala’s Economy | Kerala’s Economy... |
| Module 6 - Kerala Model of Development | Kerala model of Development... |
| Environment/Climate/Disaster/Management | |
| Module 7 | Basic concepts of Eco System and Bio Diversity... |
| Module 8 | Disasters: natural and anthropogenic... |
| E-Governance | |
| Module 9 | Basic objectives of e-Governance... |
Download Official Syllabus PDFs
Candidates can download the official syllabus documents directly for offline preparation:
| Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant Prelims Syllabus 2026 PDF | Click to Download |
| Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant Mains Paper I Syllabus 2026 PDF | Click to Download |
| Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant Mains Paper II Syllabus 2026 PDF | Click to Download |
Next Steps for Candidates
Once you have reviewed the syllabus and downloaded the respective PDF files, ensure you monitor the official portal for admit card release dates. Organize your study timetable around both the Preliminary and Mains modules, and prepare your travel logistics well in advance of the examination date.
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