SBCID SYLLABUS

Everything You Need to Know: SBCID Exam Syllabus (Kerala PSC

If you’re preparing for the Special Branch Assistant (SBCID) exam conducted by Kerala PSC, understanding the syllabus in depth is your first and most important step. In this blog, we break down the syllabus, exam pattern, important topics, and study tips to help you crack it with confidence.

What Is the SBCID Exam?

The SBCID (Special Branch / Criminal Investigation wing) post is part of the Kerala Police Services, functioning in intelligence, internal security, and crime‑investigation support roles. The exam is competitive and demands both breadth and focus in your preparation. The official notification for Category No. 17/2025 defines vacant posts, eligibility, and procedural details.

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme (Indicative)

• Total Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 75 minutes (1 hour 15 minutes).

• Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, with negative marking (⅓ mark deducted) for incorrect answers. 

• Medium: Questions may appear in English and Malayalam (or relevant regional language).

Weight & Emphasis (Based on Previous Trends)

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs: ~ 40–50 marks

• Current Affairs (Standalone): ~ 10–15 marks

• Arithmetic/Quantitative + Mental Ability: ~ 8–12 marks

• Reasoning / Logical Ability: ~ 8–12 marks

• English: ~ 10 marks

• Regional Language: ~ 10 marks

• Special / Legal / Constitution / Acts: ~ 5 marks

Syllabus Breakdown by Topic

• Indian Polity & Constitution, Key Acts, Rights & Duties.

• Current Affairs (last 12–24 months), State & Central schemes, and Press & Science updates.

• Arithmetic fundamentals (percentages, averages, and ratios).

• Quantitative topics (time, work, SI/CI, geometry).

• Logical reasoning (puzzles, series, seating arrangement).

• English grammar & comprehension drills.

• Regional language practice.

• Integrated revision and full mock test.