Exam Pattern Overview

Topics Covered in the Exam

The paper followed a mixed pattern, combining both general aptitude and job-specific knowledge, including labor and welfare-related legislation. The breakdown is as follows:

1. Labour Laws & Welfare Administration

• Structure and functions of the Toddy Workers Welfare Fund Board

• Key labor legislations:

  • Kerala Toddy Workers Welfare Fund Act

  • Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act

  • ESI Act, Minimum Wages Act

• Responsibilities and powers of a Welfare Fund Inspector

• Benefits and schemes for toddy workers in Kerala

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Recent developments in Kerala and India

• Social reform movements in Kerala

• Government schemes and welfare programs

• Indian Constitution, basic rights, and duties

• Local self-governance (Panchayati Raj) structure

3. Quantitative Aptitude

• Simplification, percentages, and averages

• Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion

• Time & Work, Time & Distance

• Simple and Compound Interest

• Interpretation of data (tables and charts)

4. Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

• Pattern recognition and series

• Coding-Decoding and Analogies

• Statement and conclusion-type questions

• Directional sense and puzzles

5. English Language Skills

• Grammar and sentence structure

• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)

• Sentence correction and fill in the blanks

• Reading comprehension

Why You Should Practice This Paper

This question paper is a valuable resource for Kerala PSC aspirants, especially those preparing for:

• Welfare Fund Inspector roles in various welfare boards

• Labor enforcement and compliance roles

• Administrative/field-level PSC jobs involving community-level implementation of schemes

By working through this paper, candidates will:

• Get a clear understanding of the exam structure and difficulty level

• Learn which topics are frequently tested

• Improve time management during exams

• Gain insight into labor law awareness and practical administrative duties

Conclusion

The Kerala PSC Welfare Fund Inspector Exam (Paper Code: 83/2015) provides a reliable benchmark for candidates targeting public sector inspector roles in Kerala’s welfare ecosystem. It combines technical knowledge with real-world application, making it a powerful preparatory tool for upcoming PSC exams.

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