Exam Pattern:

• Type of Exam: Objective (OMR-based)

• Total Number of Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Medium of Exam: English / Malayalam

Syllabus & Key Subjects Covered:

The question paper is designed to test both clerical competencies and general awareness, relevant to the duties of a Junior Assistant or Cashier in a public utility service like KSEB.

Core Areas Covered:

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs:

   • Important events (National & Kerala)

   • Indian constitution and political system

   • Science, technology, sports, awards, books

   • Kerala Renaissance and Social Reformers

2. Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability:

   • Numbers, percentages, ratios, averages

   • Time and work, time and distance

   • Series, puzzles, direction test

   • Coding-decoding, syllogisms, classification

3. General English:

   • Vocabulary – synonyms, antonyms

   • Sentence correction, articles, prepositions

   • Active & passive voice, reported speech

   • Comprehension and usage

4. Malayalam Language (for those who opted Malayalam medium):

   • Translation from English to Malayalam

   • Vocabulary and grammar

   • Sentence formation and correction

5. Elementary Bookkeeping and Accountancy (Job-Specific):

   • Basics of accounting principles

   • Ledger posting, journal entries

   • Cash book and bank reconciliation

   • Simple financial calculations and office records

6. Office Procedure & KSEB-Relevant Topics:

   • File handling, correspondence, and record-keeping

   • Structure and functioning of KSEB

   • Public service ethics and responsibilities

Why Refer to Kerala PSC Junior Assistant/Cashier (PH) – Paper Code 40/2015

• Job-Relevant Questions: Helps understand the type of office-based and clerical questions asked.

• PH-Specific Format: Useful for future special recruitment drives for differently-abled candidates.

• Great for Mock Tests: Ideal for practice under real exam conditions.

• Reinforces Core Topics: Strengthens preparation in bookkeeping and administrative procedures.

   Click the below link to download PDF format of Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper of Junior Assistant/Cashier (Special Recruitment for PH) – KSEB