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Kerala PSC Common Prelims Previous Year Question Papers
Common Preliminary Examination (10th, Plus Two and Degree Level)
Kerala Public Service CommissionKerala129 papers · 2021–2026Verified 10 Oct 2026
Papers by year
- Kerala PSC Common Prelims 202614 papers
- Kerala PSC Common Prelims 202518 papers
- Kerala PSC Common Prelims 20249 papers
- Kerala PSC Common Prelims 202314 papers
- Kerala PSC Common Prelims 202248 papers
- Kerala PSC Common Prelims 202126 papers
About Kerala PSC Common Prelims
Kerala PSC holds common preliminary examinations at 10th (SSLC), plus-two and degree level to shortlist candidates for many posts that share a qualification level, such as LDC, Last Grade Servants, police constables, assistants and sub-inspectors. Each level is held in several stages on different dates, and those shortlisted take a separate main examination for their post. Questions are set in Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada versions.
Stages & subjects
- 1
10th (SSLC) Level Preliminary
Common preliminary for posts with SSLC qualification
- 2
Plus Two Level Preliminary
Common preliminary for posts with higher secondary qualification
- 3
Degree Level Preliminary
Common preliminary for posts with graduate qualification
General KnowledgeCurrent AffairsRenaissance in KeralaNatural SciencePhysical ScienceSimple Arithmetic and Mental AbilityGeneral EnglishRegional Language
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
10th (SSLC) Level Preliminary
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala | 60 |
| Natural Science | 10 |
| Physical Science | 10 |
| Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Detailed syllabus, 10th Level Common Preliminary Examination 2024 · official source
Degree Level Preliminary
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 |
| Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning | 20 |
| General English | 20 |
| Regional Language (Malayalam, Kannada or Tamil) | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
General Knowledge (50 marks) break-up
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| History | 10 |
| Geography | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Civics | 5 |
| Indian Constitution | 5 |
| Arts, literature, culture and sports | 10 |
| Computer basics | 5 |
| Science and Technology | 5 |
| Total | 50 |
Detailed syllabus and mark distribution, Degree Level Common Preliminary Examination 2025 · official source
Preparing with Kerala PSC Common Prelims papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: 10th (SSLC) Level Preliminary, Plus Two Level Preliminary, Degree Level Preliminary.
- 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 Common Prelims previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 129 Kerala PSC Common Prelims papers from 2021 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts Kerala PSC Common Prelims?
Kerala PSC Common Prelims 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 10 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Kerala Public Service Commission — official website
- Kerala PSC detailed syllabus, 10th Level Common Preliminary Examination 2024
- Kerala PSC detailed syllabus and mark distribution, Degree Level Common Preliminary Examination 2025
- Kerala PSC syllabus for Plus Two Level Common Preliminary Examination
- Kerala PSC Answer Key - OMR Exams (question papers and keys)
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