Assistant Prison Officer / Female Assistant Prison Officer (Prisons) — Syllabus & Mark Distribution
The Assistant Prison Officer / Female Assistant Prison Officer (Prisons) carries 100 marks. General Knowledge has the highest weightage (40 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 | 40 |
| Current Affairs | 10 |
| Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Observation Skills | 10 |
| General English | 10 |
| Regional Languages (Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil) | 10 |
| Special Topics | 20 |
| 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.
ASSISTANT PRISON OFFICER/ FEMALE ASSISTANT PRISON OFFICER (PRISONS) — official syllabus PDF
FAQ
What is the total mark of the Assistant Prison Officer / Female Assistant Prison Officer (Prisons)?
The Assistant Prison Officer / Female Assistant Prison Officer (Prisons) carries 100 marks in total, as per the official detailed syllabus published by Kerala PSC.
Which section has the highest marks in the Assistant Prison Officer / Female Assistant Prison Officer (Prisons)?
General Knowledge carries the highest weightage with 40 marks out of 100.
Where is the official syllabus of the Assistant Prison Officer / Female Assistant Prison Officer (Prisons) 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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