LAST GRADE SERVANTS (LGS) SYLLABUS 2025

 SYLLABUS FOR 2025 LAST GRADE SERVANT (LGS)

The Kerala PSC Last Grade Servant (LGS) exam is one of the most popular government recruitment exams in Kerala, offering thousands of candidates the opportunity to start their careers in various government departments. The examination, conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC), aims to recruit qualified candidates for the post of Last Grade Servant, a basic position responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of offices, schools, universities, and other public institutions in the state.

Syllabus breakdown for 2025

Based on the latest available documents and sources, the syllabus for LGS covers several main sections. A detailed source (in Malayalam) lists the topics under “Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability,” etc. 

Part I: General Knowledge / Current Affairs

Key topics include:

• History, especially Kerala history & socio‑political movements. 

• Geography of India & Kerala.

• Indian Polity: basic features of the Constitution, governance structures.

• Economic development and social welfare schemes (especially in Kerala).

• Current affairs: national & international, particularly recent events.

• General science and health awareness. Many sources list “science” separately, though it is sometimes included here. 

Part II: Simple Arithmetic / Quantitative Aptitude

Arithmetic topics listed are:

• Numbers and basic operations. 

• Fractions and decimals. 

• Square and square root. 

• Averages, profit & loss. 

• Time and distance. 

• Basic mental ability and observation.

• Use of mathematical symbols and relationships. 

Part III: Mental Ability / Observational Skills

This includes:

• Series, relationships (analogy), and patterns. 

• Classification, ordering of words/ideas. 

• Position, ranking (age, place). 

• Logical reasoning in simple forms.

Part IV: General Science & Health / Environmental awareness

From the syllabus sources:

• Basic science concepts (life sciences, physical sciences).

• Health awareness, public health concerns (especially relevant for government posts). 

• Environmental issues and sustainable development (often flagged under “general knowledge”).

Marks & Patterns

• The exam is for 100 marks in total. 

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (i.e., 75 minutes) for the paper.

• One commonly cited mark distribution (for the 2025 pattern) is

• General Knowledge: 40 marks 

• Current Affairs: 20 marks

• Science: 10 marks 

• Public Health (or Public Health & Welfare): 10 marks 

• Simple Arithmetic + Mental Ability + Observation: 20 marks