Assistant Professor (psychiatry) — Syllabus & Mark Distribution
The Assistant Professor (psychiatry) carries 100 marks. Basic Science – Functional and Behavioural has the highest weightage (10 marks). The full subject-wise mark distribution below is taken from the official detailed syllabus published by Kerala PSC.
Mark Distribution
| Subject / Module | Marks |
|---|---|
| Basic Science – Functional and Behavioural | 10 |
| Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders | 8 |
| Affective Disorders | 8 |
| Anxiety Disorders, OCD and Reaction to Stress | 7 |
| Child Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Women and Mental Health | 9 |
| Sleep Disorders, Sexual Dysfunction and Eating Disorders | 5 |
| Somatoform, Dissociative and Psychosomatic Disorders | 5 |
| Ethics and Forensic Psychiatry | 5 |
| Psychopharmacology and Other Biological Therapies | 8 |
| Psychotherapy | 5 |
| Psychiatric Emergencies | 5 |
| Psychology, Human Development and Psychosocial Sciences | 7 |
| Organic Brain Syndromes, Substance Use and Personality Disorders | 8 |
| Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Community Psychiatry and Rehabilitation | 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.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (PSYCHIATRY) — official syllabus PDF
FAQ
What is the total mark of the Assistant Professor (psychiatry)?
The Assistant Professor (psychiatry) carries 100 marks in total, as per the official detailed syllabus published by Kerala PSC.
Which section has the highest marks in the Assistant Professor (psychiatry)?
Basic Science – Functional and Behavioural carries the highest weightage with 10 marks out of 100.
Where is the official syllabus of the Assistant Professor (psychiatry) 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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