Paper Code: 12/2015

Date of Test: 17th January 2015 

Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Post: Laboratory Assistant (NCA – PH Category)

Department: Higher Secondary Education

Category: Previous Year Question Papers

Overview

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducted the Laboratory Assistant (NCA - PH) examination on 17th January 2015 to fill vacancies in the Higher Secondary Education Department under the NCA (No Candidate Available) reservation for the Physically Handicapped (PH) category. The exam was designed to assess the candidate’s fundamental knowledge in science, laboratory practices, and general awareness required for a lab support role in higher secondary schools.

The question paper was identified by the code 12/2015 and followed the standard objective OMR-based format.

 About the Post

The Laboratory Assistant is a crucial support role in higher secondary schools, responsible for assisting teachers and students in lab experiments, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. This exam focused on candidates with a science background and was tailored to assess both technical understanding and basic administrative aptitude.

Exam Pattern

• Type of Exam: Objective Type (OMR Based)

• Total Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 100

• Time Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer

 Syllabus & Topics Covered

The exam paper included a balanced mix of core science knowledge and general aptitude:

 Basic Science

• Fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

• Laboratory safety and equipment handling

• Common scientific principles and applications

General Knowledge

• Important historical and cultural facts of Kerala and India

• Indian Constitution, governance, and current affairs

• Geography, science and technology developments

General English

• Grammar and vocabulary

• Sentence structure and comprehension

• Synonyms, antonyms, and word usage

Simple Arithmetic & Reasoning

• Basic arithmetic operations

• Logical reasoning and pattern recognition

• Mental math and problem-solving skills

 Click the below link to download PDF format of Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper of Laboratory Assistant (NCA - PH) – Higher Secondary Education