Exam Overview

• Post Name: Police Constable (Armed Police Battalion) & Women Police Constable (Armed Police Battalion)
• Department: Kerala Police
• Paper Code: 179/2015
• Date of Examination: 26-09-2015
• Conducting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The Police Constable (Armed Police Battalion) & Women Police Constable Exam consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Science, Simple Arithmetic, Reasoning, English, and Malayalam Language.

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian & Kerala History (Freedom Movements, Social Reformers)
• Geography of India & Kerala (Rivers, Climate, Agriculture)
• Indian Polity & Constitution (Fundamental Rights, Panchayati Raj, Government Schemes)
• Indian Economy (Planning, Budget, Five-Year Plans)
• Science & Technology (Recent Innovations, IT & Communication)
• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Awards, Sports, and Important Events
• Kerala Police Organization & Law Enforcement Basics

2. General Science

• Physics (Laws of Motion, Work & Energy, Light & Sound)
• Chemistry (Elements, Acids, Bases, Chemical Reactions)
• Biology (Human Body, Nutrition, Diseases, Environment & Ecology)

3. Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability

• Basic Mathematical Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
• Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Data Interpretation (Graphs & Charts)
• Logical Reasoning & Series Completion
• Blood Relations, Directions & Puzzles

4. English Language & Grammar

• Synonyms & Antonyms
• One-word Substitutions
• Idioms & Phrases
• Spotting Errors & Sentence Correction
• Active & Passive Voice
• Direct & Indirect Speech
• Tenses & Parts of Speech
• Comprehension Passages

5. Malayalam Language & Grammar

• Malayalam Alphabets & Pronunciation Rules
• Word Formation & Sentence Structure
• Synonyms & Antonyms in Malayalam
• Paryayapadam, Thadbhava & Tatsama Words
• Translation from English to Malayalam
• Malayalam Literature & Writers

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Medical Standards

Apart from the written exam, candidates had to qualify in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and meet specific medical standards as per Kerala Police recruitment rules.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Criteria (Men & Women)

• 100 Meters Race
• Long Jump
• High Jump
• Shot Put
• 200 Meters / 400 Meters Race
• Pull-ups / Sit-ups
• Rope Climbing

Medical Standards

• Height & Chest Measurements (Relaxations applicable for certain categories)
• Vision Requirements (Distant & Near Vision)
• General Physical Health Assessment

Why Practicing Previous Papers is Important?

1. Understanding the Exam Pattern – Helps candidates get familiar with the question format and difficulty level.
2. Time Management – Improves speed and accuracy in solving questions within the given time.
3. Identifying Important Topics – Highlights frequently asked questions.
4. Boosts Confidence – Provides real-exam experience, reducing exam anxiety.

 Click the below link to download PDF format of Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper of Police Constable (Armed Police Battalion) & Women Police Constable (Armed Police Battalion)