Kerala PSC Prelims (Kerala PSC (Kerala Public Service Commission) — Preliminary General Studies) — Free Online Mock Test
Kerala PSC Preliminary exam practice (Kerala Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Kerala General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Kerala PSC Prelims exam at a glance
Kerala PSC Prelims key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC). |
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| Official website | keralapsc.gov.in — Kerala PSC ↗ |
| Mode | OMR-based offline objective (pen-and-paper). |
| Frequency | Held as notified (recruitment-need based, not strictly annual). |
| Scoring & marking | The Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) is Kerala PSC’s flagship UPSC-style civil-services exam (Prelims → Mains → interview). The Prelims has two objective papers totalling 200 marks in 180 minutes (90 minutes each) — Paper I General Studies (100 questions, 100 marks) and Paper II (100 marks combining general studies, language proficiency in Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada, and English) — with roughly 1/3 negative marking. The Prelims is a screening stage — its marks are not counted in the final merit (which is decided by the Mains and interview). |
| Score validity | Used to shortlist for the Mains of the same cycle. |
| Language | English and Malayalam (Paper II tests language proficiency, with Tamil/Kannada options for linguistic minorities). |
Who is eligible for Kerala PSC Prelims?
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university; age limits with the usual category relaxations, and Indian nationality.
Last verified August 2026 against Kerala PSC (official), Testbook — KAS syllabus & pattern. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
Kerala PSC Prelims section breakdown
The Kerala PSC Prelims mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Kerala General Knowledge (15 Q)
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General Studies (30 Q)
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Current Affairs (18 Q)
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Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
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Reasoning (15 Q)
Kerala PSC Prelims scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: Kerala PSC Prelims has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: Kerala PSC Prelims (out of 100).
How Kerala PSC Prelims is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Kerala PSC Prelims time strategy
With 100 questions in 94 minutes, you have about 56 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Kerala General Knowledge (15 Q)
- General Studies (30 Q)
- Current Affairs (18 Q)
- Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
- Reasoning (15 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
Kerala PSC Prelims topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of Kerala PSC Prelims, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Kerala General Knowledge (15 Q)
- GK-KL — Environment · 4
- GK-KL — Geography · 4
- GK-KL — History · 4
- GK-KL — Polity · 3
General Studies (30 Q)
- S&T — Space · 3
- Polity — State Govt · 3
- Polity — Constitution · 2
- History — Independence · 2
- Polity — Local Govt · 2
- Polity — UPSC/PSCs · 2
- S&T — Nuclear · 1
- S&T — Science · 1
Current Affairs (18 Q)
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 18
Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
- Quant — Mensuration · 5
- Quant — Number Series · 5
- Quant — Interest · 3
- Quant — Average · 2
- Quant — Ratio & Proportion · 2
- Quant — Data Interpretation · 2
- Quant — Ages · 1
- Quant — Mixtures · 1
Reasoning (15 Q)
- Reasoning — Coding–Decoding · 5
- Reasoning — Blood Relations · 5
- Reasoning — Classification · 3
- Reasoning — Directions · 2
Kerala PSC Prelims difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
Kerala PSC Preliminary exam practice (Kerala Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Kerala General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for Kerala PSC Prelims
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Expert take: what Kerala PSC Prelims really tests
The Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) is Kerala PSC’s flagship UPSC-style civil-services exam (Prelims → Mains → interview) recruiting senior officers such as Deputy Collectors. Its Prelims is a two-paper, 200-mark objective screen — distinctively, Paper II blends general studies with a Malayalam/English language-proficiency component rather than a standalone CSAT — with 1/3 negative marking.
Preparation tips
- Give both papers equal weight — Paper II’s language/English section is scoring and can decide the cut-off.
- Build a strong Kerala-specific GK base (state history, geography, governance, current affairs).
- Practise OMR mocks under the 90-minute-per-paper constraint.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating Paper II as an afterthought and losing easy language/English marks.
- Ignoring the 1/3 negative marking and over-guessing.
Kerala PSC Prelims study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- General studies (Paper I)
- Kerala history, geography, governance
- Current affairs
- Paper II language proficiency (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)
- English section
- Both papers are scoring
- 90-minutes-per-paper OMR pace
- 1/3 negative-marking discipline
- Previous KAS papers
Where Kerala PSC Prelims can take you
A strong Kerala PSC Prelims result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Kerala Administrative Service
- State civil services
Best books & official prep for Kerala PSC Prelims
- Official notification & syllabus — Kerala PSC
Official practice: Kerala PSC publishes the KAS notification and syllabus on keralapsc.gov.in.
Previous-year papers: Kerala PSC and coaching portals publish previous KAS papers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Kerala PSC Prelims exam pattern?
- Kerala PSC (Kerala Public Service Commission) — Preliminary General Studies contains 100 questions across 5 sections: Kerala General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Total duration is 94 minutes (about 56 seconds per question).
- Does Kerala PSC Prelims have negative marking?
- No — Kerala PSC Prelims has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is Kerala PSC Prelims scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. Kerala PSC Prelims (out of 100).
- How can I practise Kerala PSC Prelims online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length Kerala PSC Prelims mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of Kerala PSC Prelims?
- Kerala PSC Prelims is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. Kerala PSC Preliminary exam practice (Kerala Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Kerala General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the Kerala PSC Prelims exam?
- Kerala PSC Prelims runs for 94 minutes total across 5 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in Kerala PSC Prelims?
- Kerala PSC Prelims is split into: Kerala General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Kerala PSC Preliminary exam practice (Kerala Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Kerala General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during Kerala PSC Prelims?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the Kerala PSC Prelims test adaptive?
- No — Kerala PSC Prelims is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many Kerala PSC Prelims mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct Kerala PSC Prelims variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free Kerala PSC Prelims test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge Kerala PSC Prelims test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are Kerala PSC Prelims previous year question–style papers included?
- Every Kerala PSC Prelims mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free Kerala PSC Prelims mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's Kerala PSC Prelims mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the Kerala PSC Prelims mock test on mobile?
- Yes. Kerala PSC Prelims mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the Kerala PSC Prelims syllabus?
- The Kerala PSC Prelims syllabus maps to its 5 sections: Kerala General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for Kerala PSC Prelims?
- Eligibility for Kerala PSC Prelims — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic Kerala PSC Prelims practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the Kerala PSC Prelims exam and how should I prepare?
- Official Kerala PSC Prelims exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free Kerala PSC Prelims mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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