Paper Code: 81/2015
Date of Examination: 24th April 2015
Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Posts Covered:

• Assistant Surgeon – Health Services

• Casualty Medical Officer – Health Services

• Medical Officer – Kerala Factories and Boilers Service

• Assistant Insurance Medical Officer – Insurance Medical Services (IMS)

Exam Pattern Overview

The paper was primarily based on MBBS-level medical knowledge, covering both pre-clinical and clinical subjects. It also included a small portion of general knowledge and reasoning to assess overall aptitude.

1. Core Medical Subjects

• Anatomy & Physiology: Basic structure and functions of major organ systems

• Biochemistry: Metabolism, enzymology, and clinical correlations

• Pathology: Cellular injury, inflammation, neoplasia, and hematological disorders

• Pharmacology: Drug classifications, mechanisms of action, and side effects

• Microbiology: Bacteriology, virology, immunology, and sterilization

• Forensic Medicine: Legal procedures, post-mortem findings, and toxicology

• Community Medicine: Epidemiology, health programs, vaccination schedules

• General Medicine: Diagnosis and management of common diseases

• General Surgery: Surgical principles, trauma care, and infection control

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Antenatal care, complications, and emergencies

• Pediatrics: Growth milestones, childhood illnesses, and immunization

• Orthopedics and ENT: Common injuries, infections, and surgical interventions

• Psychiatry: Mental health conditions and treatments

• Emergency Medicine: Triage, shock, CPR, trauma management

2. Public Health & Industrial Medicine

• Occupational health hazards and preventive measures

• Factory Act and health provisions for workers

• Health records maintenance and statutory reporting

• Role of a Medical Officer in Factories and Boilers Department

3. Insurance Medical Services Knowledge (IMS)

• Basics of Insurance Medicine and employee benefits

• Functioning of IMS dispensaries and referral systems

• Procedures for medical certification, disability evaluation

4. General Awareness & Reasoning

• Current affairs related to health and medicine

• Logical reasoning and analytical ability (basic)

• Simple arithmetic and number-based reasoning

Why Practice This Paper?

The 81/2015 Kerala PSC medical officer exam is ideal for MBBS graduates who are preparing for:

• Assistant Surgeon (Health Services) recruitment

• Casualty and emergency service appointments

• Medical Officer positions in factories and occupational health sectors

• Government insurance healthcare systems under IMS

Practicing this paper helps aspirants:

• Familiarize with PSC’s medical exam pattern

• Evaluate technical proficiency across all MBBS subjects

• Improve answering speed under time constraints

• Focus on frequently tested topics and case-based questions

Best Suited For:

• MBBS holders preparing for Kerala PSC Medical Officer exams

• Aspirants aiming for careers in government hospitals, industrial health services, and insurance healthcare

• Medical coaching centers offering PSC exam support for MBBS graduates

Preparation Tips Using This Paper

1. Solve the paper as a mock test to evaluate your current readiness.

2. Identify weak areas and revise corresponding topics from standard MBBS textbooks.

3. Use the paper to practice diagnosis-based MCQs commonly seen in PSC and UPSC exams.

4. Review medical ethics, emergency care, and laws related to medical practice in Kerala.

Click the below link to download PDF format of Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper of Assistant Surgeon / Casualty Medical Officer / Medical Officer / Assistant Insurance Medical Officer