Secretariat / KPSC Assistant Main Examination – Paper I — Syllabus & Mark Distribution
The Secretariat / KPSC Assistant Main Examination – Paper I carries 100 marks. Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning has the highest weightage (15 marks). The full subject-wise mark distribution below is taken from the official detailed syllabus published by Kerala PSC.
Mark Distribution
| Subject / Module | Marks |
|---|---|
| History | 7 |
| Geography | 7 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Life Science and Public Health | 7 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Arts, Literature and Culture | 8 |
| Sports | 3 |
| Basics of Computer | 6 |
| Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning | 15 |
| General English | 13 |
| Regional Language (Malayalam / Kannada / Tamil) | 13 |
| 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.
SECRETARIAT / KPSC ASSISTANT MAIN EXAMINATION – PAPER I — official syllabus PDF
FAQ
What is the total mark of the Secretariat / KPSC Assistant Main Examination – Paper I?
The Secretariat / KPSC Assistant Main Examination – Paper I carries 100 marks in total, as per the official detailed syllabus published by Kerala PSC.
Which section has the highest marks in the Secretariat / KPSC Assistant Main Examination – Paper I?
Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning carries the highest weightage with 15 marks out of 100.
Where is the official syllabus of the Secretariat / KPSC Assistant Main Examination – Paper I 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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