Aspirants preparing for the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) Statistical Assistant Gr II / Statistical Investigator Gr II / Computer Operator Gr II / LD Compiler examination under the Economics and Statistics Department must review previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern, important topics, and difficulty level. This article provides a detailed analysis of the 2016 Kerala PSC Statistical Assistant & Related Posts Exam held on 29th June 2016.

Exam Overview

• Post: Statistical Assistant Gr II / Statistical Investigator Gr II / Computer Operator Gr II / LD Compiler
• Department: Economics and Statistics
• Recruiting Organization: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Paper Code: 83/2016
• Date of Examination: 29th June 2016
• Year: 2016

Exam Pattern & Structure

The Kerala PSC exam for these statistical and computational roles follows a multiple-choice question (MCQ) format. The key subjects covered in the exam include:

1. Statistics & Economics (Core Subject)

This section tests candidates' knowledge of statistical methods, economic principles, and data analysis, covering topics such as:

• Basics of Statistics and Probability
• Collection, Classification & Presentation of Data
• Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode)
• Measures of Dispersion (Range, Variance, Standard Deviation)
• Correlation and Regression Analysis
• Index Numbers and Time Series Analysis
• Sampling Techniques and Estimation
• Economic Theories and Principles
• Indian Economy and Kerala Economy
• National Income and Economic Development
• Public Finance and Budgeting

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian and Kerala History
• Geography – India, Kerala & World
• Indian Constitution & Polity
• Economics & Development
• Important Government Schemes and Policies
• Science and Technology
• Current Affairs – National & International

3. Mathematics & Mental Ability

• Number System
• Ratio & Proportion
• Percentage, Profit & Loss
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
• Coding-Decoding
• Series Completion

4. General English

• Basic Grammar (Parts of Speech, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions)
• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitutes)
• Sentence Correction
• Comprehension Passages
• Idioms & Phrases
• Error Detection

5. Computer Knowledge (For Computer Operator Post)

Candidates applying for the Computer Operator Gr II post had additional questions related to:

• Basics of Computers and Operating Systems
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Data Entry and Processing
• Internet and Networking Basics
• Keyboard Shortcuts and Computer Terminologies