The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) holds a variety of examinations to recruit candidates for various positions in the state government. If you are preparing for KPSC examinations, it is critical that you grasp the exam pattern and the type of questions that will be asked. One of the most effective methods is to review Kerala PSC previous question papers.
By going through the previous year question papers, candidates can get an idea of the exam pattern, difficulty level of the questions, and types of questions that are asked in the exam. It can help candidates prepare better and improve their chances of scoring high in the exam.
KPSC exams usually comprise multiple choice questions (MCQs) and descriptive questions, depending on the nature of the exam. The syllabus for KPSC exams is vast, covering a range of subjects, including general knowledge, current affairs, English language, and subject-specific topics.
Therefore, it is critical to have a clear understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus to prepare well for the exam.
Apart from the staying up-to-date with the changing pattern of Kerala PSC exams and syllabus,to ceack the PSC Exam, it is also essential to have a proper strategy, to work hard, and be dedicated. However, simply putting in the effort is not enough.
Candidates must allocate time for each section based on their strengths and weaknesses. Regular practice and revision of previous year question papers can help candidates build confidence and improve their speed and accuracy.
Kerala PSC Previous Question Papers & Exam Pattern
The tables below contain the previous year's question papers and answer keys from different exams conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission.
2025
The table below shows the question papers from the Kerala PSC examination in 2025 in PDF format.
2024
The table below shows the question papers from the Kerala PSC examination in 2024. You can also download the question papers in the PDF format.
Name of the Exam
(Question Papers & Answer Keys) | Question Paper Code | Date of Exam |
|---|
| Assistant Database Administrator | 186/24 | 30/12/2024 |
| 10th level Common Preliminary Exam | 185/2024 | 28/12/2024 |
| Junior Instructor (Architectural Draftsman) | 182/2024 | 23/12/2024 |
| Assistant (Kannada Knowing) | 181/24 | 21/12/2024 |
| Junior Instructor (Technician Mechatronics) | 180/2024 | 20/12/2024 |
| Junior Instructor (Lift and Escalator Mechanic) | 179/2024 | 18/12/2024 |
| Clerk (Tamil & Malayalam Knowing) Preliminary | 178/2024 | 17/12/2024 |
| Junior Instructor (Instrument Mechanic) | 177/2024 | 13/12/2024 |
| Junior Instructor (Front Office Assistant) | 176/2024 | 12/12/2024 |
| Accountant (KSIE) | 175/2024 | 09/12/2024 |
| LGS Stage IV (Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kozhikode) | 174/24 | 07/12/2024 |
| Theatre Assistant / Museum Attendant (Main Exam) | 173/2024 | 05/12/2024 |
| Scientific Officer (Documents) | 171/2024 | 02/12/2024 |
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| Scientific Officer (Physics) | 169/2024 | 29/11/2024 |
| LGS Stage III (Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Thrissur) | 170/2024 | 30/11/2024 |
| Junior Instructor (Electronic Mechanic) | 168/2024 | 28/11/2024 |
| Accountant Gr III | 099/2024 | 27/11/2024 |
| Deputy Manager (Technical) | 100/2024 | 27/11/2024 |
| LGS (Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Malappuram, Kannur) | 165/24 | 23/11/2024 |
| Tracer | 164/24 | 22/11/2024 |
| Probation Officer Gr II | 161/24 | 19/11/2024 |
| Junior Instructor (Fitter) | 157/24 | 11/11/2024 |
| Secretary (LSGD) | 155/2024 | 09/11/2024 |
| Matron Grade I (Main Exam) | 154/24 | 08/11/2024 |
| Marketing Organizer (Main Exam) | 152/24 | 05/11/2024 |
| LGS (Kollam, Palakkad, Wayanad, Kasargode) | 151/2024 | 02/11/2024 |
| LDC (Idukki, Malappuram) | 140/2024 | 19/10/2024 |
| Assistant Director | 150/2024 | 30/10/2024 |
| Assistant Manager Main Exam | 149/2024 | 29/10/2024 |
| Tourist Information Officer | 148/2024 | 28/10/2024 |
| Office Attendant Kerala Bank | 147/2024 | 26/10/2024 |
| Assistant Information Officer | 146/2024 | 25/10/2024 |
| Physical Education Teacher (HS) | 144/2024 | 24/10/2024 |
| Clerk / Cashier Kerala Bank | 143/2024 | 23/10/2024 |
| Blending Assistant (SKA) | 139/2024 | 17/10/2024 |
| Junior Instructor Painter (Tool & Die Maker) | 138/2024 | 16/10/2024 |
| Junior Instructor Painter (General) | 137/2024 | 15/10/2024 |
| Clerk (By Transfer) | 135/24 | 09/10/2024 |
| Office Attender Grade II | 134/2024 | 08/10/2024 |
| LDC (Ernakulam, Wayanad) | 133/2024 | 05/10/2024 |
| Optometrist Grade II | 132/2024 | 04/10/2024 |
Laboratory Assistant / Blood Bank
Technician Gr II | 131/2024 | 03/10/2024 |
Part Time / Full Time Junior Language
Teacher (Hindi) | 130/2024 | 01/10/2024 |
Electrician / Overseer Gr-I (Electrical) /
Junior Instructor in Electrician | 129/2024 | 30/09/2024 |
| LDC (Kottayam, Kozhikode) | 128/2024 | 28/09/2024 |
| Sub Inspector of Police (Main Exam) | 127/2024 | 27/09/2024 |
| Agricultural Assistant Grade II | 126/2024 | 24/09/2024 |
| Sewing Teacher (High School) | 125/2024 | 12/09/2024 |
| Junior Mechanic (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) | 123/2024 | 09/09/2024 |
| Junior Instructor (Draughtsman Civil) | 124/2024 | 11/09/2024 |
| LDC (Alappuzha, Palakkad) | 122/2024 | 07/09/2024 |
| LDC (Pathanamthitta) | 117/2024 | 31/08/2024 |
| Confidential Assistant Gr II / LD Typist / Typist Gr II | 116/2024 | 30/08/2024 |
| Reporter Gr II (Malayalam) | 115/2024 | 27/08/2024 |
| Assistant Gr II / Data Entry Operator | 114/2024 | 24/08/2024 |
| Laboratory Attender (Main Exam) | 112/2024 | 22/08/2024 |
| LDC (Kollam) | 109/2024 | 17/08/2024 |
| HSST History (Junior) | 108/2024 | 12/08/2024 |
| Superintendent in Govt Commercial Institute | 98/24 | 09/08/2024 |
| HSST Malayalam (Junior) | 106/2024 | 08/08/2024 |
| HSST Computer Science (Junior) | 105/2024 | 08/08/2024 |
| Seaman (SR for ST only) | 104/2024 | 07/08/2024 |
| Field Worker (Health Services) | 095/2024 | 29/07/2024 |
| LDC (TVM) | 094/2024 | 27/07/2024 |
Inspector of Factories & Boilers Gr II / Assistant
Engineer (Mechanical) / Instructor Gr I
Mechanical Engg | 093/2024 | 26/07/2024 |
Clerk (Kannada & Malayalam Knowing)
Preliminary | 092/2024 | 25/07/2024 |
| Degree Level Prelims Stage III | 071/2024 | 15/06/2024 |
| Degree Level Prelims Stage II | 047/2024 | 25/05/2024 |
| Tradesman (Two,Three Wheeler Maintenance) | 064/2024 | 23/05/2024 |
| Tradesman (Strength of Material) | 062/2024 | 21/05/2024 |
| Cooly Worker (Main Exam) | 61/2024 | 20/05/2024 |
| Tradesman (Moulding / Foundry) | 60/2024 | 17/05/2024 |
| Assistant Compiler | 059/2024 | 16/05/2024 |
| Tradesman (Information Technology) | 058/2024 | 15/05/2024 |
| Kavadi, Ayah, Last Grade Servant etc... | 057/2024 | 13/05/2024 |
| Degree Prelims Stage I | 038/2024 | 11/05/2024 |
| Tradesman (Computer Engineering) | 056/2024 | 13/05/2024 |
| Tradesman (Carpentry) | 055/2024 | 09/05/2024 |
Full Time Junior Language Teacher Arabic (UPS) /
Part Time Junior Language Teacher Arabic (UPS) | 054/2024 | 08/05/2024 |
Assistant Insurance Medical Officer / Assistant Surgeon
/ Casualty Medical Officer | 048/2024 | 29/04/2024 |
| Staff Nurse Grade II / Junior Male Nurse | 045/2024 | 29/04/2024 |
Assistant/ Cashier, LD Clerk, Assistant Gr II/
Jr. Assistant, Clerk/ Cashier, Branch Manager | 044/2024 | 23/04/2024 |
| Plumber / Tradesman (Plumbing) | 043/2024 | 22/04/2024 |
| Tradesman (Fitting) / Fitter Grade II | 042/2024 | 19/04/2024 |
Junior Assistant, Lower Division Clerk,
Senior Superintendent | 041/2024 | 18/04/2024 |
Full Time Junior Language Teacher Arabic
(LPS) / Part Time Junior
Language Teacher Arabic (LPS) | 040/2024 | 17/04/2024 |
Police Constable Driver / Women Police
Constable Driver | 039/2024 | 16/04/2024 |
| Tradesman (Electronics) | 027/2024 | 12/04/2024 |
| Steward | 20/2024/OL | 13/03/2024 |
| Mechanic Police Constable | 036/2024 | 08/04/2024 |
| UP School Teacher (Kannada Medium) | 035/2024 | 05/04/2024 |
| Junior Health Inspector Grade II | 034/2024 | 04/04/2024 |
| High School Teacher (Arabic) | 033/2024 | 03/04/2024 |
| Boat Lascar | 032/2024 | 02/04/2024 |
| Part Time Junior Language Teacher Urdu | 23/2024/OL | 15/03/2024 |
| Full Time Junior Language Teacher Sanskrit | 22/2024/OL | 14/03/2024 |
| Pharmacist | 15/2024/OL | 05/03/2024 |
| Work Superintendent | 030/2024 | 28/02/2024 |
| Medical Officer (Ayurveda) | 029/2024 | 27/02/2024 |
Workshop Instructor / Instructor Gr II /
Demonstrator / Draftsman Gr II
(Computer Hardware & Maintenance) | 028/2024 | 26/02/2024 |
| Beat Forest Officer | 027/2024 | 24/02/2024 |
| Drugs Inspector | 026/2024 | 21/02/2024 |
| Civil Excise Officer | 025/2024 | 17/02/2024 |
| Range Forest Officer (Screening Test) | 024/2024 | 16/02/2024 |
| Nurse / Nurse Grade II (Ayurveda) | 023/2024 | 15/02/2024 |
| Female Assistant Prison Officer | 022/2024 | 13/02/2024 |
Workshop Instructor / Demonstrator
(Printing Technology) | 021/2024 | 12/02/2024 |
| Woman Fire & Rescue Officer (Trainee) | 020/2024 | 10/02/2024 |
| LGS (Main Examination) | 019/2024 | 07/02/2024 |
| Junior Systems Officer | 018/2024 | 31/01/2024 |
| Junior Instructor (Draughtsman-Civil) | 016/2024 | 30/01/2024 |
| LD Clerk Prelims Stage V | 013/2024 | 20/01/2024 |
| Legal Assistant | 012/2024 | 19/01/2024 |
| Fire & Rescue Officer (Driver) (Trainee) | 011/2024 | 18/01/2024 |
| Librarian Grade III | 010/2024 | 17/01/2024 |
Non Vocational Teacher (Jr) Mathematics,
HSST Mathematics (SR for ST) | 009/2024 | 11/01/2024 |
| Non Vocational Teacher (Jr) Geography | 9/2024/OL | 12/01/2024 |
| HSST Chemistry (SR for ST) | 7/2024/OL | 12/01/2024 |
| Mate (Mines) | 6/2024/OL | 10/01/2024 |
| High School Teacher Hindi | 4/2024/OL | 10/01/2024 |
| High School Teacher Arabic | 3/2024/OL | 10/01/2024 |
Offset Printing Machine
Operator Grade II | 2/2024/OL | 09/01/2024 |
| Laboratory Attender | 004/2024 | 05/01/2024 |
Soil Survey Officer/Research Assistant
/Cartographer /Technical Assistant,
Assistant Manager
(Extension & Procurement) | 002/2024 | 04/01/2024 |
| Ayurveda Therapist | 001/2024 | 03/01/2024
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2023
The table below provides the question papers of the examination conducted by Kerala PSC in the year 2023. You can also download the question papers in the PDF format.
Name of the Exam
(Question Papers & Answer Keys) | Question Paper Code | Date of Exam |
|---|
| Technical Supervisor | 246/2023 | 29/12/2023 |
| Caulker, Ayah, LGS, Peon/Watchman, Security Guard | 245/2023 | 27/12/2023 |
| Fire & Rescue Officer (Trainee) | 244/2023 | 23/12/2023 |
| Laboratory Attender (Homoeopathy) | 243/2023 | 20/12/2023 |
| Diary Farm Instructor | 242/2023 | 16/12/2023 |
| Cook | 241/2023 | 15/12/2023 |
| LDC Prelims Stage IV | 239/2023 | 09/12/2023 |
| ECG Technician | 191/2023 | 07/12/2023 |
| Boat Driver | 181/2023 | 05/12/2023 |
| Junior Instructor (Draughtsman Mechanic) | 180/2023 | 04/12/2023 |
| Draftsman Grade II, Caretaker- Clerk | 174/2023 | 01/12/2023 |
| Blacksmith | 238/2023 | 30/11/2023 |
| Forest Driver | 237/2023 | 29/11/2023 |
| Junior Instructor (Secretarial Practice English) | 236/2023 | 28/11/2023 |
| Photographer | 234/2023 | 27/11/2023 |
| LDC Prelims Stage III | 233/2023 | 25/11/2023 |
| IT Officer | 232/2023 | 24/11/2023 |
| Assistant Engineer | 231/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| State Mass Education & Media Officer | 230/2023 | 22/11/2023 |
| Pump Operator | 229/2023 | 21/11/2023 |
Office Attender Gr II / Lab Assistant /
LD Clerk / Care Taker / Male Warden /
Clay Worker | 228/2023 | 18/11/2023 |
| Mechanic Grade II | 227/2023 | 17/11/2023 |
| Mechanic | 226/2023 | 15/11/2023 |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 225/2023 | 14/11/2023 |
LD Clerk / Accountant / Cashier etc
Prelims Stage II | 224/2023 | 11/11/2023 |
| Staff Nurse Grade II | 222/2023 | 09/11/2023 |
| Forest Boat Driver | 221/2023 | 08/11/2023 |
| Motor Mechanic / Store Assistant | 218/2023 | 04/11/2023 |
Female Assistant Prison Officer
| 215/2023 | 02/11/2023 |
| LGS Prelims Stage V | 213/2023 | 29/10/2023 |
Draftsman Gr III / Overseer Gr III (Mechanical),
Draughtsman Gr II (Mechanical) | 210/2023 | 27/10/2023 |
| Copy Holder | 205/2023 | 18/10/2023 |
| Painter | 201/2023 | 12/10/2023 |
| LD Clerk / Accountant / Cashier etc (Prelims Stage I) | 202/2023 | 14/10/2023 |
| Junior Instructor (Multimedia Animation & Special Effects) | 199/2023 | 10/10/2023 |
| Junior Instructor (Mechanic Motor Vehicle) | 195/2023 | 07/10/2023 |
| Programmer cum Operator | 194/2023 | 06/10/2023 |
| Non Vocational Teacher (General Foundation Course) | 193/2023 | 04/10/2023 |
| LGS, Blue Printer, Security Guard, Watchman | 189/2023 | 26/09/2023 |
| LGS Prelims Stage IV | 184/2023 | 23/09/2023 |
| Physiotherapist / Scientific Assistant (Physiotherapy) | 173/2023 | 15/09/2023 |
| Cook Grade II | 172/2023 | 14/09/2023 |
| Agricultural Officer | 169/2023 | 13/09/2023 |
| Ayurveda Therapist | 168/2023 | 13/09/2023 |
| Junior Instructor (Plumber) | 167/2023 | 12/09/2023 |
| LGS Prelims Stage III | 166/2023 | 09/09/2023 |
| Town Planning Officer | 162/2023 | 07/09/2023 |
| Field Officer (Main Exam) | 161/2023 | 26/08/2023 |
| University Assistant (Main Exam) | 160/2023 | 25/08/2023 |
| Assistant Surgeon / Casuality Medical Officer | 159/2023 | 24/08/2023 |
| Sub Inspector (Trainee) | 158/2023 | 23/08/2023 |
| Finance Manager | 157/2023 | 22/08/2023 |
| Carpentry Instructor | 156/2023 | 22/08/2023 |
| Laboratory Technician | 155/2023 | 21/08/2023 |
| LGS Prelims Stage II | 154/2023 | 19/08/2023 |
| Occupational Therapist | 152/2023 | 18/08/2023 |
Junior Instructor (Computer Hardware &
Network Maintenance) | 151/2023 | 17/08/2023 |
| Junior Instructor (Dairying) | 150/2023 | 16/08/2023 |
| Medical Social Worker | 149/2023 | 14/08/2023 |
Junior Instructor (Computer Operator &
Programming Assistant) | 147/2023 | 11/08/2023 |
| Machine Operator Gr II | 146/2023 | 10/08/2023 |
| Computer Assistant Gr II / LD Typist / Typist Clerk | 148/2023 | 12/08/2023 |
| Security Guard / House Keeper / L.G.S (Ex Servicemen) | 144/2023 | 09/08/2023 |
| Catalogue Assistant | 142/2023 | 07/08/2023 |
| Investigator (Anthropology / Sociology) | 140/2023 | 04/08/2023 |
| Lower Division Clerk / Sergeant | 138/2023 | 02/08/2023 |
| Scientific Assistant (Anatomy) | 137/2023 | 02/08/2023 |
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| LGS Prelims Stage I | 141/2023 | 05/08/2023 |
| Training Instructor (Welder) | 136/2023 | 01/08/2023 |
| Junior Project Assistant | 135/2023 | 31/07/2023 |
| Office Assistant Gr II | 134/2023 | 29/07/2023 |
| Physical Education Teacher (HS) | 133/2023 | 27/07/2023 |
| Lecturer in Computer Engineering | 132/2023 | 27/07/2023 |
| Lecturer in Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 131/2023 | 26/07/2023 |
| Office Assistant | 130/2023 | 25/07/2023 |
| Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering | 129/2023 | 25/07/2023 |
| PTHST/ High School Teacher (Hindi) | 128/2023 | 24/07/2023 |
| Police Constable (Armed Police Battalion) | 127/2023 | 22/07/2023 |
| UP School Teacher (Malayalam) | 126/2023 | 21/07/2023 |
| III Grade Overseer / Tracer (Civil) | 122/2023 | 14/07/2023 |
| Drawing Teacher (High School) | 117/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| Draftsman Gr I / Sub Engineer (Civil) | 114/2023 | 12/07/2023 |
| Work Superintendent | 116/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| HST/PTHST (Arabic) | 115/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| Police Constable | 123/2023 | 15/07/2023 |
| Lecturer in Civil Engineering | 110/2023 | 07/07/2023 |
| Woman Police Constable | 111/2023 | 08/07/2023 |
| Assistant Project Engineer | 109/2023 | 06/07/2023 |
| Accounts Assistant | 108/2023 | 04/07/2023 |
| Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering | 099/2023 | 30/06/2023 |
| Deputy Engineer / Asst Engineer (Electrical) | 098/2023 | 30/06/2023 |
| Armed Police Sub Inspector (SR for ST only) | 097/2023 | 30/06/2023 |
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| Deputy Manager | 094/2023 | 26/06/2023 |
|
| Lecturer in Commerce | 092/2023 | 26/06/2023 |
| Workshop Instructor/Demonstrator (Automobile Engg) | 091/2023 | 26/06/2023 |
| Non Vocational Teacher English (Junior & Senior) | 089/2023 | 24/06/2023 |
| Assistant Professor (Computer Science & Engg.) | 088/2023 | 23/06/2023 |
| Non Vocational Teacher (Junior) Economics | 087/2023 | 23/06/2023 |
| Medical Officer (Homoeo) | 090/2023 | 24/06/2023 |
| Assistant Professor (Electrical & Electronics Engg.) | 080/2023 | 20/06/2023 |
Overseer Gr II (Electrical), Electrician,
Workshop Instructor / Instructor Gr II /
Demonstrator | 075/2023 | 16/06/2023 |
| Tradesman (Diesel Mechanic) | 074/2023 | 16/06/2023 |
| Motor Mechanic, Tradesman (Automobile Mechanic) | 072/2023 | 14/06/2023 |
Supervisor (ICDS)
(Degree Level Main Exam) | 052/2023 | 13/06/2023 |
| Senior Inspector / Inspector of Legal Metrology | 066/2023 | 10/06/2023 |
Overseer/ Draftsman Gr I, Draftsman Gr II,
Plant Engineer, Senior Driller,
Purchase Assistant | 065/2023 | 09/06/2023 |
| Wildlife Assistant Grade II | 064/2023 | 09/06/2023 |
Junior Assistant/Cashier
(Degree Level Main Exam) | 060/2023 | 06/06/2023 |
| Part Time Junior Language Teacher (Hindi) | 059/2023 | 05/06/2023 |
| Workshop Instructor /Demonstrator /Instructor Gr II | 058/2023 | 05/06/2023 |
| Instructor in Commerce | 053/2023 | 02/06/2023 |
| Junior Instructor (Surveyor) | 049/2023 | 31/05/2023 |
Fire & Rescue Officer
(Plus 2 Level Main Exam) | 048/2023 | 29/05/2023 |
| Degree Prelims Stage III | 047/2023 | 27/05/2023 |
| Tracer, Surveyor Grade II | 043/2023 | 24/05/2023 |
|
Junior Typist Clerk
(SSLC Main Exam) | 042/2023 | 20/05/2023 |
Civil Excise Officer
(Plus Two Level Main Exam) | 041/2023 | 19/05/2023 |
LD Clerk, Data Entry Operator
(Plus Two Main Exam) | 040/2023 | 18/05/2023 |
Ayah/Attender/ Work Assistant
(SSLC Main Exam) | 039/2023 | 17/05/2023 |
Junior Typist/LD Typist
(SSLC Main Exam) | 038/2023 | 16/05/2023 |
| Degree Prelims Stage II | 037/2023 | 13/05/2023 |
Village Field Assistant
(SSLC Main Exam) | 036/2023 | 11/05/2023 |
Beat Forest Officer
(Plus Two Main Exam) | 035/2023 | 09/05/2023 |
Junior Assistant
(SSLC Main Exam) | 034/2023 | 06/05/2023 |
| Police Constable (IRB) | 032/2023 | 03/05/2023 |
| Degree Prelims Stage I | 031/2023 | 29/04/2023 |
| Assistant Prison Officer | 030/2023 | 25/04/2023 |
| Treatment Organizer Gr. II | 029/2023 | 19/04/2023 |
| Junior Instructor (Arithmetic-cum-Drawing) | 028/2023 | 18/04/2023 |
| Laboratory Assistant (Factory) | 027/2023 | 13/04/2023 |
| Overseer | 026/2023 | 12/04/2023 |
| State Tax Officer Answer Key | 025/2023 | 11/04/2023 |
| Fisheries Officer Answer Key | 023/2023 | 04/04/2023 |
| Junior Scientific Assistant | 022/2023 | 01/04/2023 |
| Pump Operator Answer Key | 019/2023 | 02/03/2023 |
| Station Officer (Trainee) | 018/2023 | 01/03/2023 |
| LD Typist Answer Key | 016/2023 | 22/02/2023 |
| LGS (Prelims) Answer Key | 014/2023 | 11/02/2023 |
| Binder Gr.II Answer Key | 012/2023 | 08/02/2023 |
| Attender Answer Key | 010/2023 | 04/02/2023 |
| LD Typist Answer Key | 004/2023 | 19/01/2023 |
2022
The table below contains the question papers from the Kerala PSC examination in 2022. The question papers can also be downloaded in PDF format.
2021
The question papers from the Kerala PSC examination in 2021 are included in the table below. The question papers are also available in PDF format.
2020
The table below shows the question papers from the Kerala PSC examination in 2020.
Kerala High Court Previous Question Papers
The table below shows the previous year question papers from various High Court examinations.
