10th Level Common Preliminary Exam — Syllabus & Mark Distribution
The 10th Level Common Preliminary Exam carries 100 marks. General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala has the highest weightage (60 marks). The full subject-wise mark distribution below is taken from the official detailed syllabus published by Kerala PSC.
Mark Distribution
| Subject / Module | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala | 60 |
| Contemporary events — India and Kerala (science & technology, arts, politics, economy, literature, sports) | 10 |
| Geography of India — features, borders, energy, transport, industries | 10 |
| Indian freedom movement and post-independence challenges | 10 |
| Rights and duties of a citizen; national symbols; Human Rights / Information Commissions | 10 |
| Kerala basics — rivers and backwaters, power projects, wildlife, fisheries, sports | 10 |
| Renaissance in Kerala — social reformers and movements | 10 |
| General Science | 20 |
| Natural Science | 10 |
| Physical Science | 10 |
| Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability | 20 |
| Simple Arithmetic | 10 |
| Mental Ability and Observation Test | 10 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
It may be noted that apart from the topics detailed above, questions from other topics prescribed for the educational qualification of the post may also appear in the question paper. There is no undertaking that all the topics above may be covered in the question paper.
Official Source
Verified against the official Kerala PSC detailed syllabus on 25 August 2026.
Detailed syllabus for the 10th Level Common Preliminary Examination, Kerala PSC — keralapsc.gov.in/syllabus
Common preliminary syllabus used across SSLC-level posts (2024 cycle).
FAQ
What is the total mark of the 10th Level Common Preliminary Exam?
The 10th Level Common Preliminary Exam carries 100 marks in total, as per the official detailed syllabus published by Kerala PSC.
Which section has the highest marks in the 10th Level Common Preliminary Exam?
General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala carries the highest weightage with 60 marks out of 100.
Where is the official syllabus of the 10th Level Common Preliminary Exam published?
Kerala PSC publishes the official detailed syllabus PDF on keralapsc.gov.in. The table on this page was verified against that PDF on 25 August 2026.
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