Kerala PSC Degree Prelims Syllabus 2026

The Kerala PSC Degree Prelims Syllabus 2026 has been officially published by the Kerala Public Service Commission along with the new Kerala PSC Exam calendar 2026.

Kerala PSC Degree Prelims Exam 2026 for 21 different posts is scheduled to be conducted in May and June 2026. Explore complete Kerala PSC Degree Prelims syllabus 2026, exam pattern, subject-wise topics, and preparation strategy to help you score high.

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Kerala PSC Degree Prelims Syllabus 2026 – Overview

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Kerala PSC Degree Prelims Syllabus 2026 (Detailed)

The Kerala PSC Degree Level Prelims Syllabus 2026 covers following sections designed to test a candidate’s overall awareness and aptitude.

SYLLABUS 

HISTORY (10 Marks) 

1. KERALA - Arrival of Europeans-Contributions of Europeans- History of Travancore from Marthanda Varma to Sree Chithirathirunnal- Social and Religious Reform movement- National movement in Kerala- Literary Sources of Kerala History- United Kerala Movement- Political and Social History of Kerala after 1956. 
2. INDIA – Medieval India – Political History-Administrative reforms Contributions – Establishment of the British- First War of Independence – Formation of INC- Swadeshi Movement- Social Reform movement- Newspapers - Literature and Art during the freedom struggle –Independent Movement & Mahathma Gandhi Extremist Movement in India – India’s independent- Post independent period-State reorganization – Development in Science, Education, and Technology – Foreign policy- Political History after 1951. 
3. WORLD – Great revolution in England- American War of Independence French revolution- Russian Revolution – Chinese revolution- Political History after second World war- UNO and other International Organization 
4. Current Affairs related to relevant topic 

GEOGRAPHY (5 Marks) 

1. Basics of Geography – Earth Structure – Atmosphere –Rocks – LandformsPressure Belt and Winds- Temperature and Seasons- Global Issues- Global warming various forms of Pollutions – Maps- Topographic Maps and Signs – Remote Sensing – Geographic Information System-Oceans and its various movements – Continents – World Nations and its specific features. 
2. INDIA – Physiography- States and Its features- Northern Mountain Region – Rivers- Northern Great Plain – Peninsular Plateau- Coastal Plain – Climate – Natural Vegetation- Agriculture – Minerals and Industries- Energy Sources- Transport system – Road- Water- Railway- Air. 
3. Kerala – Physiography- Districts and Its features- Rivers- Climate – Natural Vegetation- Wild life- Agriculture and research centers – Minerals and IndustriesEnergy Sources- Transport system – Road- Water- Railway- Air. 
4. Current Affairs related to relevant topic 

ECONOMICS (5 Marks) 

National Income - Per Capital Income – Factors of Production- Economic Sectors of Production – Indian Economic Planning- Five Year Plans- NITI Aayog – Types and Functions of Economic Institutions – Reserve Bank & Functions – Public revenue – Tax and Non Tax revenue – Public Expenditure – Budget – Fiscal Policy – Consumer Protection & Rights * Current Affairs related to relevant topic 

CIVICS (5 Marks) 

Public Administration – Bureaucracy –Features and Function – Indian Civil Service – State Civil Service – E_Governance – Information Commission and Right to information Act – Lokpal & Lokayuktha - Government – Executive, Judiciary, Legislature. Election – Political Parties. Human Rights – Human Rights Organizations. Act and Rules regarding Consumer Protection, Watershed Management – Labour and Employment, National Rural Employment Policies, Land Reforms, Protection of women, Children, and Old age People, Social Welfare, Social Security. Socio-Economic Statistical Data. * Current Affairs related to relevant topic 

INDIAN CONSTITUTION (5 Marks) 

Constituent Assembly – Preamble - Fundamental Rights – Directive principles – Fundamental Duties – Citizenship – Constitutional Amendments – Panchayath Raj – Constitutional Institutions and their Functions - Emergency- Union List- State List – Concurrent List * Current Affairs related to relevant topic 

ARTS, SPORTS & LITERATURE & Current Affairs (10 Marks) 

COMPUTER SCIENCE (5 Marks) 

Basics of Computer  Hardware 

• Input Devices (Names and uses) 
• Output Devices (Names and uses/features) 
• Memory devices - Primary and Secondary (Examples, Features)  

Software 

• Classification – System software and Application software 
• Operating System – Functions and examples 
• Popular Application software packages – Word processors, Spreadsheets, Database packages, Presentation, Image editors (Uses, features and fundamental concepts of each) 
• Basics of programming – Types of instructions (Input, Output, Store, Control transfer) (Languages need not be considered)  

Computer Networks

• Types of networks – LAN, WAN, MAN (Features and application area) 
• Network Devices – Media, Switch, Hub, Router, Bridge, Gateway (Uses of each) 

Internet 

• Services – WWW, E-mail, Search engines (Examples and purposes) 
• Social Media (Examples and features) 
• Web Designing – Browser, HTML (Basics only)  

Cyber Crimes and Cyber Laws 

• Types of crimes (Awareness level) 
• IT Act and Other laws (Awareness level) 

* Current Affairs related to relevant topic 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (5 Marks) 

1. Science and Technology: Nature and scope of Science and Technology, Relevance of S&T, National policy on S&T and innovations, Basics of everyday science, Human body, Public Health and Community Medicine, Food and Nutrition, Health Care. Institutes and Organization in India promoting integration of S&T and Innovation, their activities and contributions, Contribution of Prominent Indian Scientists. 
2. Technology in Space and Defence: Evolution of Indian Space Programme, ISRO – it's activities and achievements, various Satellite Programmes – DRDO-vision, mission and activities. 
3. Energy requirement and efficiency: India's existing energy needs and deficit, India's energy resources and dependence, Renewable and Non-renewable energy resources, Energy Policy of India – Govt. Policies and Programmes, Energy Security and Nuclear Policy of India. 
4. Environmental Science : Issues and concerns related to environment, its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the National and the International level, Environment protection for sustainable development. 
5. Biodiversity – its importance and concerns, Climate change, International initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India's commitment, Western Ghats, Features, Characteristics and issues. Forest and wildlife – Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India. Environmental Hazards, Pollution, Carbon Emission, Global Warming. Developments in Biotechnology, Green Technology and Nanotechnology. 

* Current Affairs related to relevant topic 

SIMPLE ARITHMETIC & MENTAL ABILITY (20 Marks)

A. Simple Arithmetic (10 Marks)

1. Numbers and Basic Operations
2. Fraction and Decimal Numbers
3. Percentage
4. Profit and Loss
5. Simple and Compound Interest
6. Ratio and Proportion
7. Time and Distance
8. Time and Work
9. Average
10. Laws of Exponents
11. Mensuration (Perimeter, Area, Volume)
12. Progressions

B. Mental Ability (10 Marks)

1. Series (Number Series, Alphabet Series)
2. Problems on Mathematical Signs
3. Position Determination Tests
4. Analogy (Word Analogy, Alphabet Analogy, Number Analogy)
5. Odd Man Out
6. Number-Based Problems
7. Coding and Decoding
8. Family Relations
9. Sense of Direction
10. Time and Angles (Clock Problems)
11. Time in a Clock and its Reflection
12. Date and Calendar
13. Clerical Ability

GENERAL ENGLISH (20 Marks) 

(i). English Grammar (10 Marks) 

1. Types of Sentences and Interchange of Sentences. 
2. Different Parts of Speech. 
3. Agreement of Subject and Verb. 
4. Articles - Definite and Indefinite Articles. 
5. Uses of Primary and Modal Auxiliary Verbs 
6. Question Tags 
7. Infinitive and Gerunds 
8. Tenses 9.Tenses in Conditional Sentences 
9. Prepositions 
10. The Use of Correlatives 
11. Direct and Indirect Speech 
12. Active and Passive voice 
13. Correction of Sentences 
14. Degrees of Comparison 

(ii) Vocabulary (10 Marks) 

1. Singular & Plural, Change of Gender, Collective Nouns 
2. Word formation from other words and use of prefix or suffix 
3. Compound words 
4. Synonyms 
5. Antonyms 
6. Phrasal Verbs 
7. Foreign Words and Phrases 
8. One Word Substitutes 
9. Words often confused 
10. Spelling Test 
11. Idioms and their Meanings 
12. Expansion and meaning of Common Abbreviations 

Malayalam (10 Marks)

1. Word Purity (Correct Usage of Words)
2. Sentence Correction
3. Terminology (Technical Vocabulary)
4. One-Word Substitution
5. Synonyms
6. Antonyms
7. Idioms and Proverbs
8. Similar Words
9. Word Formation (Joining Words)
10. Gender (Masculine & Feminine)
11. Number (Singular & Plural)
12. Word Splitting (Breaking Words)
13. Phrase Formation (Combining Words into Sentences)

Kannada (10 Marks) 

1. Word Purity / Correct Word 
2. Correct Sentence 
3. Translation 
4. One Word / Single Word / One Word Substitution 
5. Synonyms 
6. Antonyms 
7. Idioms and Proverbs 
8. Equivalent Word 
9. Join the Word 
10. Feminine Gender, Masculine Gender 
11. Number 
12. Sort and Write

Tamil (10 Marks) 

1. Correct Word 
2. Correct Structure of Sentence 
3. Translation 
4. Single Word 
5. Synonyms 
6. Antonyms / Opposite 
7. Phrases and Proverbs 
8. Equal Word
9. Join the Word 
10. Gender Classification – Feminine, Masculine 
11. Singular, Plural 
12. Separate
13. Adding Phrases

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FAQs 

What is the syllabus for Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026?

The Kerala PSC Degree Prelims Syllabus 2026 includes General Knowledge (History, Geography, Economics, Civics, Constitution, Science, Computer), Mental Ability & Arithmetic, General English, and Regional Language (Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil).

Is the Kerala PSC Degree Prelims Syllabus 2026 revised?

Yes, the syllabus has been revised for 2026 as per the latest Kerala PSC exam calendar. Candidates should always refer to the official syllabus PDF before preparation.

What is the exam pattern for Kerala PSC Degree Level Prelims 2026?

The exam is conducted in OMR format with 100 questions for 100 marks, and the total duration is 1 hour 15 minutes.

Which subjects carry the highest weightage in Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026?

General Knowledge (multiple topics combined), Mental Ability (20 marks), and General English (20 marks) carry significant weightage.