Exam Details

• Post Name: Principal Information Officer
• Department: Kerala Water Authority (KWA)
• Paper Code: 136/2015
• Date of Examination: 21st July 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: OMR-based Objective Type

Question Paper Structure & Syllabus

The Kerala PSC Principal Information Officer exam is designed to test candidates' communication skills, public relations knowledge, journalism expertise, general awareness, and administrative capabilities. Below is a section-wise breakdown of the exam pattern:

1. Journalism & Mass Communication

• History and Evolution of Journalism
• Principles of Mass Communication
• News Reporting, Editing, and Writing Skills
• Ethics in Journalism & Media Laws
• Role of Media in Public Administration
• Print & Digital Journalism Trends

2. Public Relations & Corporate Communication

• Fundamentals of Public Relations (PR)
• PR Strategies and Crisis Communication
• Role of PR in Government and Corporate Sectors
• Media Relations & Press Release Writing
• Advertising & Marketing Communication
• Social Media Management for PR

3. Kerala Water Authority (KWA) & Government Policies

• Structure and Functions of KWA
• Water Resource Management in Kerala
• Government Schemes and Policies Related to Water Supply
• Public Awareness Campaigns and Communication Strategies

4. 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

5. English & Malayalam Language Proficiency

• Vocabulary & Grammar
• Synonyms, Antonyms & One-word Substitutions
• Sentence Correction & Error Spotting
• Essay & Precis Writing
• Translation from Malayalam to English and Vice Versa

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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