Exam Details

• Post: Lower Division Typist (LD Typist) / Clerk Typist / Typist Clerk
• Department: Various Departments / NCC / Sainik Welfare
• Exam Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Paper Code: 59/2016
• Date of Examination: 30th April 2016
• Year: 2016

Overview of the Exam

The Kerala PSC Lower Division Typist (LD Typist) / Clerk Typist / Typist Clerk exam is conducted to recruit candidates for clerical and typing-related roles in various government departments, including NCC and Sainik Welfare. The examination evaluates candidates’ typing skills, general knowledge, numerical ability, and language proficiency.

This exam is a great opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs with clerical responsibilities such as document preparation, data entry, and office administration.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The Kerala PSC LD Typist / Clerk Typist / Typist Clerk exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering the following topics:

1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

✔ Kerala History and Culture – Kerala’s formation, important historical events, social reformers.
✔ Indian History and Freedom Struggle – Major national movements, Indian independence, important leaders.
✔ Indian Constitution and Governance – Fundamental rights, directive principles, Panchayati Raj, government schemes.
✔ Current Affairs – National and international news, Kerala government policies.

2. General Science

✔ Physics, Chemistry, Biology Basics – Scientific principles, discoveries, human body, environment.
✔ Important Inventions and Discoveries – Technological advancements in India and the world.

3. Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability

✔ Number Systems – Whole numbers, fractions, decimals.
✔ Basic Arithmetic – Percentage, profit & loss, time & distance, ratio & proportion.
✔ Logical Reasoning – Coding-decoding, series completion, blood relations, direction tests.
✔ Data Interpretation – Simple graphs, tables, pie charts.

4. Computer Awareness

✔ Basic Computer Knowledge – Hardware, software, operating systems.
✔ MS Office and Internet Basics – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email usage.
✔ Typing Skills and Shortcuts – Common keyboard shortcuts, document formatting.

5. Malayalam Language and Grammar

✔ Malayalam Grammar Basics – Sandhi, Samasam, Vibhakthi, Karaka.
✔ Translation and Sentence Formation – Malayalam to English and vice versa.
✔ Comprehension Skills – Reading and understanding Malayalam passages.

6. English Language and Grammar

✔ Basic Grammar – Tenses, prepositions, articles, sentence correction.
✔ Synonyms and Antonyms – Important words and meanings.
✔ Letter and Essay Writing – Formal and informal letter formats.

7. Office Procedures and Typing Skills

✔ Clerical and Office Procedures – File management, official correspondence, record-keeping.
✔ Typing and Documentation – Accuracy and speed, proper formatting of letters and documents.
✔ Abbreviations and Official Terminology – Commonly used office terms and full forms.