Exam Details

• Post Name: Assistant Transport Officer - KSRTC / Assistant (SR for SC/ST) - Finance
• Departments:
  • Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)
  • Finance Department (Special Recruitment for SC/ST)
• Paper Code: 157/2015
• Date of Examination: 22nd August 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: Objective-type multiple-choice questions (OMR-based)

Question Paper Structure

The Kerala PSC 157/2015 question paper was designed to assess candidates' subject knowledge, general awareness, numerical ability, reasoning skills, and language proficiency. The key sections included:

1. Transport Management & KSRTC Operations (For Assistant Transport Officer - KSRTC)

• Basics of Transport Systems & Public Transport Management
• Structure & Functions of KSRTC
• Motor Vehicle Act & Traffic Regulations
• Fleet Management & Scheduling
• Transport Economics & Cost Control
• Fuel Management & Energy Conservation
• Road Safety & Accident Prevention Strategies
• Customer Service & Passenger Handling

2. Financial Management & Accounting (For Assistant - Finance SR for SC/ST)

• Basics of Financial Management & Accounting Principles
• Kerala Financial Code & Government Accounting
• Budgeting & Fiscal Policies
• Auditing & Internal Controls
• Financial Regulations for Public Sector Undertakings
• Cost Accounting & Taxation

3. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian & Kerala History
• Geography of India & Kerala
• Indian Constitution & Political System
• Important Government Schemes & Policies
• Major National & International Events
• Economic & Business Developments

4. General Science

• Basics of Physics, Chemistry & Biology
• Environmental Science & Pollution Control
• Science & Technology in Everyday Life

5. Arithmetic & Mental Ability

• Number Systems & Simplifications
• Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed & Distance
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
• Series Completion, Coding-Decoding

6. General English & Language Proficiency

• Grammar (Tenses, Prepositions, Articles)
• Sentence Completion & Correction
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Comprehension & Vocabulary

7. Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada Language (Regional Language Skills)

• Basic grammar rules
• Sentence formation
• Official communication proficiency

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)

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