The 10th preliminary exam is an important opportunity for candidates who have completed 10th class education and are looking for government job opportunities in Kerala. The minimum qualification for this is to have passed 10th class. 10th Prelims is the first stage exam for selection for various posts that those who have studied up to 10th class can apply for.

The qualification and other details for writing this exam are included in this article. The most important thing while preparing for an exam is to understand its syllabus properly. In this article, the complete syllabus of the 10th Prelims exam, exam date, how to study, basic elements of the exam etc. are available.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10th standard (SSLC) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.

2. Age Limit: The minimum age is generally 18 years, and the maximum age varies between 36 and 39 years depending on the post and category. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.

3. Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Kerala.

Kerala PSC 10th Level Posts & Exams for 2026

The 10th Level Preliminary Exam is a common screening test for multiple SSLC-level government posts. Based on the 2026 recruitment cycle, the important posts include:

🔹 Lower Division Clerk (LDC)

Clerical posts in government offices, Boards, Corporations, and Companies.

🔹 Police Constable / Civil Police Officer (CPO)

Uniformed service recruitment under Kerala Police Department.

🔹 Office Attendant / Office Assistant

Entry-level office support roles across departments.

🔹 Laboratory Assistant

Lab support staff in Higher Secondary Education Departments.

🔹 Field Assistant / Assistant Grade II

Subordinate service roles involving field and office responsibilities.

🔹 Female / Male Caretaker

Posts under the Women and Child Development Department (often NCA notifications).Candidates shortlisted through the prelims will be called for post-specific mains examinations.

Exam Date 2026

The Kerala PSC conducts the 10th Level Preliminary Exam in multiple phases to manage the large number of applicants.

According to the Kerala PSC Annual Examination Calendar (released on January 1, 2026), the Kerala PSC 10th Level Preliminary Examination 2026 is expected to be held between July and August 2026.

👉 For detailed phase-wise updates, check the Kerala PSC 10th Level Exam Date 2026 page.

10th Level Mains Exam & Cut-Off Marks

Candidates who qualify the preliminary examination will advance to separate mains exams conducted specifically for each post.

• Kerala PSC releases the cut-off marks only after the prelims examination

• After completion, the official cut-off and rank list PDF will be published

• Rank lists are prepared based on category-wise cut-off scores

👉 Refer to the Kerala PSC 10th Level Cut-Off Marks – Previous Year Analysis page for better score planning.

Syllabus PDF 2026

A thorough understanding of the syllabus helps candidates plan study time efficiently and avoid unnecessary topics. The 10th Level Prelims syllabus covers:

• General Knowledge

• Current Affairs

• Kerala History & Renaissance

• Indian History

• Geography

• Indian Constitution

• Quantitative Aptitude

• Mental Ability & Reasoning

• General Science

👉 Visit the Kerala PSC 10th Level Prelims Syllabus page to view the complete syllabus and download the official PDF.

Click here to download the Kerala PSC 10th Level Prelims Syllabus PDF

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