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Kerala LDC
Kerala PSC Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
Kerala Public Service Commission LDC — 100 MCQs in 1.25 hours covering GK, GS, Maths, Mental Ability, Malayalam/English.
Updated 5 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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History of KeralaThe Vaikom Satyagraha of 1924-25 was launched primarily to achieve which of the following objectives?
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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsSome years hold a set of questions from that paper, not the full paper — each card shows how many.
2025
21 of 100 questions
Practise these →2024
20 of 100 questions
Practise these →2023
20 of 100 questions
Practise these →2022
20 of 100 questions
Practise these →2021
19 of 100 questions
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Practice by subject & topic
Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring. Want to drill a single topic? Every topic has its own 10-question test in the syllabus.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
48 QsSimple Arithmetic and Mental Ability
138 QsGeneral Science
52 QsGeneral English
52 QsMalayalam (Regional Language)
44 Qs
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Average score
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Top score
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What can I get from Kerala LDC?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 100 — highest merit
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Lower Division Clerk — Governor's Secretariat
- •LDC — State Planning Board / Finance Commission offices
- •Clerk — Kerala Legislative Assembly Secretariat
- •Premium postings in Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam districts
- •Immediate appointment from main list top ranks
- •Fast-track consideration for departmental promotions
Top tier — premium locations
86–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •LDC — Chief Minister's Office / Secretariat (preferred locations)
- •Lower Division Clerk — Finance Department, budget wings
- •Clerk — Kerala Lok Ayukta offices
- •LDC — Industries and Commerce Department (Thiruvananthapuram)
- •Expected within top 200-500 ranks
- •First allocation round for most sought-after vacancies
High scorer — choice postings
78–86% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Lower Division Clerk — Kerala High Court (judicial department)
- •LDC — Accountant General's Office (audit department)
- •Clerk-cum-Typist — district headquarters with faster promotions
- •LDC — Ports and Harbour Engineering Department
- •Senior Data Entry Operator — various departments
- •Likely among top 500-1000 in ranked list
Competitive range — preferred posts
68–78% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •LDC — Kerala Secretariat (state capital postings)
- •Lower Division Clerk — Treasury and Accounts departments
- •Clerk — Kerala Public Service Commission offices
- •LDC — Kerala Water Authority, KSEB (utility corporations)
- •Strong probability for General category main list
- •Pay Level 2 (₹19,500-62,000 approximately)
Moderate range — Group C posts
55–68% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Marginal qualification zone
40–55% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–40% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
Kerala PSC released the final answer key on September 3, 2026 for the combined examination held on July 25, 2026 covering LDC and multiple other posts. The key is available in Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada mediums.
Kerala PSC continues issuing appointment charts for LDC posts across various districts throughout 2026, drawing from ranked lists 503/2023 and 504/2023 that became active from August 1, 2025.
Kerala PSC released the provisional answer key for the BevCo LDC (Category 619/2025) examination conducted on July 18, 2026. Candidates can verify their responses and estimate scores before results are declared.
Kerala PSC released admit cards for BevCo LDC (619/2025) examination through the Thulasi portal from July 4, 2026, for the exam scheduled on July 18, 2026.
Important dates
📍BevCo LDC 10th Level Prelims Exam (Stage 1)
passedSat, 18 Jul, 2026
Category 619/2025; OMR-based 10th level preliminary examination
📍Combined exam with LDC held (Question Paper Code 069/2026)
passedSat, 25 Jul, 2026
Combined exam for multiple posts including LDC; separate from BevCo LDC
BevCo LDC provisional answer key released
passedSat, 1 Aug, 2026
Provisional answer key for BevCo LDC (619/2025) exam held July 18
Final answer key released for 069/2026 exam
passedThu, 3 Sept, 2026
Final answer key for July 25 exam; available in Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada
Next general LDC notification (expected)
263 days awayTue, 1 Jun, 2027
Expected mid-2026 to mid-2027 based on previous cycle pattern; current 2024 rank list valid until 2028
Syllabus
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General Knowledge and Current Affairs
History of Kerala
Pre-colonial to post-Independence history of Kerala.
Geography of Kerala
Physical and economic geography of Kerala.
History of India
Outline of Indian history from ancient to modern times.
Indian Constitution and Polity
Salient features of the Indian Constitution.
Current Affairs
National, international and Kerala current events.
Facts about India
Symbols, geography and statistics about India.
Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability
Numbers
Number system, place value, divisibility, factors and multiples.
Fractions and Decimals
Operations on fractions and decimal numbers.
Percentage
Percentage, profit, loss and discount calculations.
Ratio and Proportion
Simple, compound ratio and proportion problems.
Simple and Compound Interest
Interest, principal, rate and time.
Time and Work
Work efficiency and combined work problems.
Time and Distance
Speed, distance, trains and boats.
Average
Average of numbers, ages, marks and money.
Mensuration
Area and perimeter of basic 2D figures, volume of cuboids.
LCM and HCF
LCM, HCF and applications.
Number Series
Find next/missing number in a series.
Coding and Decoding
Letter, number and symbol coding.
Analogy and Classification
Verbal and number analogy, odd-one-out.
Direction Sense
Direction-distance puzzles.
Blood Relations
Family tree and relation puzzles.
Calendar and Clock
Day-finding and clock-angle problems.
General Science
Physics
Force, motion, light, sound, electricity, magnetism.
Chemistry
Elements, compounds, acids, bases, salts and chemical changes.
Biology
Plant and animal kingdom, human body and diseases.
Environment
Ecosystem, biodiversity, pollution and conservation.
Health and Hygiene
Nutrition, vitamins, common diseases and public health.
Science and Technology
Space, defence, biotechnology and IT in India.
General English
English Grammar
Tenses, articles, prepositions, voice, narration.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, spellings.
Idioms and Phrases
Common idioms, phrases and their meanings.
Sentence Correction
Spotting errors, sentence improvement.
Fill in the Blanks
Cloze-test style word and phrase fillers.
Reading Comprehension
Unseen passage based questions.
Malayalam (Regional Language)
Malayalam Grammar (Vyakaranam)
Letters, words, sandhi and parts of speech in Malayalam.
Malayalam Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms and proverbs in Malayalam.
Translation
English to Malayalam and Malayalam to English translation.
Malayalam Literature
Major poets, novelists and works including Adhyatma Ramayanam, Krishnagatha.
Comprehension
Unseen Malayalam passage based questions.