Overview

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducted the examination for various administrative and supervisory posts under different departments on 24th September 2016. This examination was part of the recruitment process for the following positions:

• Senior Superintendent – State Government Departments
• Assistant District Lottery Officer – Kerala State Lotteries
• Assistant Jailor Grade I / Superintendent, Sub Jail – Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services
• Lower Division Clerk (LDC) – Various Government-owned Companies and Boards

Paper Code: 119/2016

Exam Date: 24.09.2016

Category Year: 2016

Exam Structure

The examination followed the typical Kerala PSC format, consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering a range of subjects relevant to the respective posts. The key topics covered in the paper included:

1. General Knowledge (GK) and Current Affairs

• Indian and Kerala History
• Geography – India and Kerala
• Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance
• Science & Technology Developments
• National and International Events (up to 2016)
• Awards, Sports, Literature

2. General English

• Grammar and Language Usage
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Sentence Correction
• Idioms and Phrases
• Comprehension

3. Quantitative Aptitude & Mental Ability

• Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, etc.)
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
• Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations

4. Regional Language (Malayalam)

• Grammar and Vocabulary
• Sentence Formation
• Translation-based Questions

Importance of the 2016 Paper

The 119/2016 Kerala PSC question paper is an essential resource for aspirants preparing for upcoming Superintendent, Assistant Jailor, LDC, and other related exams. By solving this previous paper, candidates can:
 

• Understand the question pattern and difficulty level
• Identify frequently asked topics
• Practice time management effectively
• Strengthen their subject knowledge and exam strategy