Overview of Kerala PSC Exam – Paper Code: 23/2016

This Kerala PSC exam was conducted for multiple administrative and financial positions in government departments. The exam covered topics related to public administration, rural development, accounting principles, governance, and general knowledge.

Key Details of the Exam Paper:

• Exam Name: Block Development Officer (BDO) / Administrative Assistant / Accounts Officer / Section Officer
• Departments: Rural Development, General Education, Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Paper Code: 23/2016
• Date of Test: 06.02.2016
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Marks: Usually 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Exam Syllabus & Topics Covered in the Question Paper

This Kerala PSC exam consisted of subject-specific knowledge relevant to the posts, along with general awareness, reasoning, and numerical ability. Below is a detailed breakdown of the subjects covered in the question paper:

1. Public Administration & Rural Development (For BDO & Administrative Assistant)

✔️ Introduction to Rural Development

• Panchayati Raj System & Local Governance
• Rural Development Schemes in India & Kerala
• Role of Block Development Officers in Rural Planning

✔️ Decentralization & Governance

• 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments
• Kerala’s Decentralized Planning Model (People’s Plan)
• Role of Kudumbashree in Women Empowerment

✔️ Government Welfare Schemes & Policies

• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
• National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

✔️ Social Welfare & Poverty Alleviation Programs

• Role of NGOs & Cooperative Societies in Rural Development
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Rural Policies

2. Financial Management & Accounting (For Accounts Officer & Administrative Roles)

✔️ Basic Accounting Principles

• Double Entry System, Journal Entries, Ledger & Trial Balance
• Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS)
• Final Accounts Preparation

✔️ Public Finance & Budgeting

• Types of Government Budgets – Revenue & Capital
• Taxation & Fiscal Policies of India
• Role of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)

✔️ Financial Rules & Treasury Operations

• Kerala Financial Code & Kerala Service Rules (KSR)
• Functions of the Kerala State Audit Department

✔️ Auditing & Internal Control Mechanisms

• Principles of Government Auditing
• Role of Internal Auditors in Financial Governance

3. Indian Constitution & Governance (For Section Officer & Administrative Roles)

✔️ Indian Constitution – Fundamental Aspects

• Fundamental Rights & Duties
• Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
• Constitutional Amendments & Schedules

✔️ Indian Polity & Administration

• President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers
• State Legislature & Local Self-Government in Kerala

✔️ Judiciary & Legal Framework

• Supreme Court & High Court Functions
• Administrative Law & Governance

✔️ Kerala Governance & Public Administration

• Role of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Administrative Reforms in Kerala Government

4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

✔️ Indian & Kerala History – Important historical events, freedom movements
✔️ Geography – Major rivers, mountains, climate conditions
✔️ Indian Economy – Five-Year Plans, Economic Reforms, Banking System
✔️ Science & Technology – Innovations in governance and IT applications
✔️ Current Affairs – National & International events

5. General English & Numerical Ability

✔️ English Language

• Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms
• Sentence Correction & Comprehension
• Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech

✔️ Mathematics & Logical Reasoning

• Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work
• Number Series, Coding-Decoding
• Logical Puzzles, Blood Relations

Why Should You Refer to This Previous Question Paper? 

• Understand Exam Format – Familiarize yourself with the structure and type of questions. 
  
• Identify Important Topics – Focus on frequently asked subjects. 
  
• Improve Speed & Accuracy – Practice solving questions under exam conditions.
  
• Boost Confidence – Get comfortable with the difficulty level before the real exam.

Click the below link to download Kerala PSC Question Paper of Block Development Officer (BDO) / Administrative Assistant / Accounts Officer / Section Officer