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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