SECRETARIAT ASSISTANT

              SECRETARIAT ASSISTANT

The Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant exam is one of the most popular competitive exams conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC). It opens the door to a respected government position in the Kerala Secretariat, Public Service Commission, Advocate General’s Office, and other key state departments.

Post Details

Post Name: Assistant/Auditor (Secretariat Assistant)
Category: Group B (Non-Gazetted)
Departments:

• Kerala Secretariat

• Kerala Public Service Commission.

• Advocate General’s Office.

• Local Fund Audit Department.

• Office of the Legislature Secretariat.

• Other administrative offices under the State Government.

Role and Responsibilities

Secretariat assistants play a vital role in the smooth running of government departments. Their major duties include

• Preparing and processing official files and correspondence.

• Assisting senior officers in drafting and reviewing government orders.

• Data entry, record keeping, and document management.

• Coordinating between different departments.

• Assisting in policy implementation and administrative tasks.

Salary and Perks

• Pay Scale: ₹27,800 – ₹59,400 (as per 10th Pay Revision).

• Additional Benefits:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA).

• Medical facilities and pension.

• Ample promotional opportunities (Section Officer → Under Secretary → Deputy Secretary → Additional Secretary).

Syllabus Overview

1️⃣ General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian History, Geography, Polity, and Economy.

• Kerala Renaissance, Social Reformers, and Cultural Movements.

• Science, Technology, and Environmental Studies.

2️⃣ Mental Ability and Reasoning

• Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Arithmetic Reasoning, and Data Interpretation.

3️⃣ Quantitative Aptitude

• Numbers, Percentages, Averages, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest.

4️⃣ English Language

• Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, and Sentence Correction.

5️⃣ Malayalam Language

• Grammar, usage, translation, and proverb meanings.

Becoming a Secretariat Assistant is more than a stable government job; it’s a chance to be part of Kerala’s administrative machinery. The role combines public service, career growth, and social respect, making it one of the top preferences among PSC aspirants.