Exam Details

• Post: Administrative Officer (Direct Recruitment)
  
• Department: Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)
  
• Paper Code: 123/2015
  
• Date of Exam: 30.06.2015
  
• Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Overview of the Exam

The Kerala PSC Administrative Officer (KSRTC) Exam is conducted to recruit eligible candidates for managerial roles in the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). The exam assesses candidates' knowledge in management, administration, finance, general awareness, and analytical skills to ensure they are well-equipped for the responsibilities of an Administrative Officer.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The exam consists of questions covering management principles, business administration, finance, and general knowledge. Below is a detailed breakdown of the syllabus:

1. Business Administration & Management Principles

• Functions of management – Planning, Organizing, Leading & Controlling (POLC)
  
• Human Resource Management (HRM) – Recruitment, training, and performance appraisal
  
• Organizational Behavior – Leadership styles, motivation theories, team management
  
• Strategic Management – Corporate planning, decision-making processes
  
• Marketing Management – Consumer behavior, branding, advertising strategies
  
• Operations & Supply Chain Management – Logistics, procurement, and inventory control

2. Financial Management & Accounting

• Basic accounting principles – Journal entries, ledgers, balance sheets
  
• Financial planning and budgeting – Cost control, financial reporting
  
• Auditing and taxation principles – GST, income tax regulations
  
• Public sector finance – Government grants, funding, and expenditure management

3. Transport & Public Administration

• Role of KSRTC in Kerala’s public transport sector
  
• Transport management – Route planning, vehicle maintenance, fuel efficiency
  
• Traffic rules and regulations in India
  
• E-Governance and digital initiatives in transport
  
• Public sector policies and governance

4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala’s history, geography, economy, and major industries
  
• Indian Constitution, governance, and administrative reforms
  
• Current affairs related to transport, public administration, and finance
  
• Science and technology advancements

5. Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability

• Arithmetic – Profit and loss, percentages, ratio and proportion
  
• Data interpretation – Graphs, charts, tables
  
• Logical reasoning – Syllogisms, coding-decoding, number series

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