Exam Details

• Post Name: Assistant Grade II / Clerk / LD Clerk / Junior Clerk / Cashier / Junior Assistant
• Departments: Various Government Companies & Corporations, KSBC Ltd, State Lotteries
• Paper Code: 140/2015
• Date of Examination: 25th July 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: OMR-based Objective Type

Question Paper Structure

The Kerala PSC Assistant Grade II / Clerk exam evaluates candidates on general knowledge, mental ability, numerical aptitude, current affairs, and office procedures. Below is a section-wise breakdown of the exam pattern:

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala Renaissance & Social Reformers
• Indian Constitution & Political System
• Geography of India & Kerala
• Economy & Development Programs
• Science & Technology Developments
• Important Government Schemes
• Awards, Sports, and National/International Events

2. Numerical Ability

• Basic Arithmetic – Percentages, Ratios, Profit & Loss
• Time & Work, Time & Distance
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Algebra & Geometry Basics
• Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

3. Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning

• Number & Letter Series
• Coding-Decoding
• Analogies & Odd One Out
• Blood Relations & Direction Sense
• Syllogisms & Statement-Conclusion

4. General English

• Vocabulary – Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution
• Grammar – Tenses, Prepositions, Articles
• Sentence Correction & Error Spotting
• Idioms & Phrases
• Reading Comprehension

5. Computer Knowledge

• Basics of Computer & Internet
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Computer Hardware & Software
• Email & Digital Communication
• Cyber Security & Digital Transactions

6. Office Procedures & Administrative Knowledge

• Kerala Government Service Rules (KSR)
• Office Procedures & Filing System
• Financial Administration & Budgeting
• Role of Clerks & Assistants in Government Offices
• Customer Service & Public Relations

Marking Scheme

• Total Marks: 100
• Number of Questions: 100 (Objective Type)
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: Yes (0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer)

Importance of This Previous Paper

This Kerala PSC Assistant Grade II / Clerk question paper is an essential resource for understanding the exam pattern, syllabus coverage, and question difficulty level. Aspirants can use this paper to:

• Strengthen general knowledge & current affairs
• Improve numerical ability & logical reasoning skills
• Enhance English grammar & comprehension
• Familiarize with office procedures & computer knowledge

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