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Kerala PSC Excise Previous Year Question Papers
Civil Excise Officer and Excise Inspector (Excise Department) Examinations
Kerala Public Service CommissionKerala50 papers · 2014–2026Verified 12 Oct 2026
Papers by year
- Kerala PSC Excise 202612 papers
- Kerala PSC Excise 20256 papers
- Kerala PSC Excise 20246 papers
- Kerala PSC Excise 20236 papers
- Kerala PSC Excise 202212 papers
- Kerala PSC Excise 20194 papers
- Kerala PSC Excise 20144 papers
About Kerala PSC Excise
Kerala PSC recruits Civil Excise Officers (Trainee) and Women Civil Excise Officers at plus-two level, and Excise Inspectors (Trainee) at degree level, for the Kerala Excise Department through objective OMR examinations followed by physical tests. Candidates are shortlisted through the common preliminary examinations and then take a post-specific main examination that includes 20 marks of special topics on excise duties and laws.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Civil Excise Officer Examination
Plus-two level main examination for Civil Excise Officer / Women Civil Excise Officer (Trainee)
- 2
Excise Inspector Examination
Degree-level main examination for Excise Inspector (Trainee)
General KnowledgeCurrent AffairsSimple Arithmetic and Mental AbilityGeneral EnglishRegional LanguageExcise laws and duties
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
Civil Excise Officer Examination
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| History | 5 |
| Geography | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Indian Constitution | 8 |
| Kerala governance and administration | 3 |
| Biology and public health | 4 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Arts, sports, literature and culture | 4 |
| Current Affairs | 10 |
| Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Observation | 10 |
| General English | 10 |
| Regional Language (Malayalam, Kannada or Tamil) | 10 |
| Special Topics related to the duties of the post | 20 |
Detailed syllabus for Civil Excise Officer (Trainee), Excise Department (2025) · official source
Excise Inspector Examination
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Current Affairs | 8 |
| Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning | 10 |
| General English | 10 |
| Regional Language (Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil) | 10 |
| Special Topic (subject related to the nature of duty of the post) | 20 |
Detailed syllabus for the main examination, Excise Inspector (Trainee) (2025) · official source
Preparing with Kerala PSC Excise papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Civil Excise Officer Examination, Excise Inspector Examination.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download Kerala PSC Excise previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 50 Kerala PSC Excise papers from 2014 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts Kerala PSC Excise?
Kerala PSC Excise is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 12 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Kerala Public Service Commission — official website
- Kerala PSC detailed syllabus, Civil Excise Officer (Trainee)
- Kerala PSC detailed syllabus, Excise Inspector (Trainee) main examination
- Kerala PSC Answer Key - OMR Exams (question papers and keys)
- Kerala PSC syllabus listing
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