Exam Overview
Application Start Date
To Be Announced
Application Last Date
To Be Announced
Eligibility
7th Standard Pass (No Degree Required)
Exam Type
OMR Based Written Test
Category Number
535/2023 (Previous) / Upcoming 2026
Salary
₹23,000 – ₹50,200 (Approx.)
Aspiring for a stable Kerala Government job with just 10th standard qualification? The Kerala PSC Last Grade Servants (LGS) 2026 recruitment offers opportunities for entry-level posts such as Office Attendant, Peon, Cleaner, Watchman, and more across various departments.
The Kerala PSC LGS 2026 syllabus covers the key subjects and topics candidates need to prepare for the examination. This blog provides a simple breakdown of the syllabus to help you understand the exam requirements and plan your preparation effectively.
Here is the complete syllabus breakdown based on the Kerala PSC notification, along with the important details candidates should know before starting their preparation.
Exam Pattern at a Glance (100 Marks Total)
| Sl. No. | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | General Knowledge | 40 |
| II | Current Affairs | 20 |
| III | Science | 10 |
| IV | General Health | 10 |
| V | Arithmetic + Mental Ability + Observation | 20 |
Total = 100 Marks (Objective Type, Duration: Usually 1 hour 15 minutes)
I. General Knowledge (40 Marks) – Highest Weightage
Indian Freedom Struggle (5 Marks)
Political, social & cultural movements, national movements, freedom fighters, administrative systems.
Post-Independence India (5 Marks)
Major challenges, wars, Five-Year Plans, progress in various sectors.
Citizen’s Rights & Duties + Constitution (5 Marks)
Fundamental rights, duties, and core constitutional information.
India’s Geography (5 Marks)
Physical features, borders, and basic facts.
Kerala – Special Emphasis (10 Marks)
Geography, rivers, backwaters, hydroelectric projects, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, fisheries, sports, and local self-government institutions.
Kerala’s Contribution to Freedom Struggle (5 Marks)
Political & social movements in Kerala and key leaders.
Miscellaneous (5 Marks)
Science & technology, arts & culture, politics, economy, literature, and sports.
II. Current Affairs (20 Marks)
Questions from the last 1–2 years covering:
• National & international events
• Kerala government schemes & initiatives
• Awards, sports, summits, appointments
• Major policies and developments
III. Science (10 Marks)
Biology (5 Marks)
• Human body basics
• Vitamins & deficiency diseases
• Agricultural crops in Kerala
• Forest resources
• Environmental issues
General Health (5 Marks)
• Communicable diseases
• Basic health awareness
• Lifestyle diseases
• Kerala health programs
Physics & Chemistry (5 Marks)
• Atomic structure
• Elements & classification
• Work & energy
• Heat & temperature
• Sound & light
• Solar system
IV. General Health (10 Marks)
Focus on:
• Kerala health initiatives
• Preventive healthcare
• Public health awareness
V. Arithmetic, Mental Ability & Observation (20 Marks)
Arithmetic (10 Marks)
• Numbers and operations
• LCM & HCF
• Fractions & decimals
• Squares & roots
• Average
• Profit & loss
• Time & distance
Mental Ability & Reasoning (10 Marks)
• Symbol operations
• Series
• Analogies
• Classification
• Odd one out
• Age problems
• Position determination
Preparation Strategy
Daily Study Plan
• 2 hrs General Knowledge + Current Affairs
• 45 mins Science & Health
• 45 mins Arithmetic & Mental Ability
Focus Areas
• Kerala section (high weightage)
• Current Affairs
• Arithmetic
These areas form the high scoring zone.
Conclusion
The Kerala PSC LGS 2026 syllabus is simple, scoring, and based on school-level concepts. With proper preparation and focus on key areas, candidates can easily perform well in the exam.
