Kerala PSC Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Exams 2020 | Detailed Syllabus, Latest Notifications, Exam dates etc.
Kerala PSC LDC Exams 2020:– Kerala PSC Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Examinations are conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC), every year based on the vacancies in the government sector in Kerala. Lower Division Clerk examination is one of the popular competitive tests in Kerala. KPSC will announce the latest LDC vacancies 2020 through the official website www.keralapsc.gov.in. In this page, you can find the latest and upcoming Kerala PSC LDC Notification 2020 and the other details about LD Clerk Recruitment such as How to apply for LDC Vacancies, Important dates, Syllabus exam pattern for each exam, Previous question papers to download, Tips to crack LDC Examination 2020, Result Publication etc.
Content
- Kerala PSC LDC Notification 2020
- How to Apply for Kerala PSC LDC Recruitment
- LDC Exam Dates 2020
- LDC Hall Ticket 2020
- LD Clerk Syllabus and Exam Pattern
- Previous Question Papers and Answers
- Tips to crack Kerala PSC LDC Exam
- FAQs
Kerala PSC LDC Notification 2020
All LDC Recruitment notifications are published by the Kerala Public Service Commission to fill the vacancies in different departments. Among the recruitment notifications, some are special recruitment for reserved category candidates or Ex-serviceman candidates. So candidates should read the official notifications published by the KPSC before applying for the LDC vacancies. The following table shows the latest Lower Division Clerk Notifications 2020.
| LDC Vacancy Department Names | Category Number | Gazette Date | Last Date to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various Departments | 555/2019 | 31/12/2019 | 05/02/2020 |
| Various Departments | 554/2019 | 31/12/2019 | 05/02/2020 |
| NCC/ Sainik Welfare and Various departments | 469/2019 and 470/2019 | 30/12/2019 | 05/02/2020 |
How to Apply for Kerala PSC LDC Recruitment 2020
To apply for Kerala PSC LDC vacancies candidates should register in Kerala PSC Thulasi Registration Portal – thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in. Candidates can fill the LDC Application form after One Time Registration Process using the user id and password received at the time of One-time registration. Follow the following steps to apply for LDC recruitment.
- Go to the Kerala PSC Thulasi home page.
- Enter User Name, Password and the security code. Click on the Login button.
- Select the latest LDC notification in your profile.
- Click on the Check Eligibility button.
- If you are eligible to apply for the post click on the Apply Button.
- Enter required details such as exam centre, district, etc.
- Finally, click on the submit button.
Kerala PSC LDC Exam Dates 2020
Kerala PSC will announce the LDC exam dates and the date to submit confirmation for the written examination as a pdf file on the KPSC website. The Kerala PSC LDC Exam Calendar 2020 will contain all information such as exam date, day, time, Category number and the dates to confirmation submission and download hall ticket for the LDC examination. Those candidates who are applied for the LDC vacancies and waiting for the examination can check LD Clerk exam dates 2020 and LD Clerk exam confirmation submitting date here.
Download Kerala PSC LDC Hall Ticket 2020
The Lower Division Clerk examination hall tickets will be available on the official website as per the date announced in the LD Clerk Examination Calendar 2020. Candidates can download LDC Hall Ticket 2020 through the One Time Registration Profile using the User Name and Password. Date of the examination, time, venue, and reporting time will be entered into the Photo attached KPSC LDC hall tickets. Candidates should carry a photo identity proof with the LDC admit card and should be reported at the correct time. Candidates reporting after the reporting time will not be allowed to enter into the examination hall.
KPSC LD Clerk Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Candidates applied for the LDC examination need the syllabus and exam pattern for the respective examination to prepare hardly. The Lower Division Clerk question papers will contain 100 questions and each question carry one marks. The LDC exam question paper will be based on the syllabus published by the KPSC. Mainly the questions will be asked from the subject, Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, General Science, General English, and Language (Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil). Candidates who preparing for the LDC examination can find the Lower Division Clerk (LDC) exam pattern and download the LDC syllabus 2020 from here.
Exam Pattern for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Exam
| Type of Exam | Subjects | Question | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type | Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability | 100 | 100 | 01 hours 15 Minutes |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | ||||
| General Science | ||||
| General English | ||||
| Language- Malayalam Medium, Kannada Medium, Tamil Medium |
Detailed Syllabus for Kerala PSC LDC Exams
Simple arithmetic and Mental Ability
- Number Systems and basic mathematical operations
- Percentages, Averages
- Profit and loss, Simple and compound Interests
- Time and Work, Time and Distance
- Ration and Proportion
- Mensuration- Volumes, Area, Total Surface Area
- Law of exponents
- Progressions
Mental Ability
- Series
- Problems on Mathematical signs
- Analogy – Word Analogy, Alphabet Analogy, Number Analogy
- Odd man out
- Coding and Decoding
- Family Relation
- Sense of Direction
- Time and Angles
- Time in a clock and its reflection
- Date and Calendar
- Clerical Ability
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- Geography – Kerala, and India
- Basic facts about Kerala- Geography, History, Industries, etc
- River systems and mountain ranges in India
- States and Union Territories
- Medieval India, First war of Independence, Indian Independence History
- Five-year plans, Banking & Insurance, Different Schemes(Central & State government-sponsored)
- Human rights act, Human Rights Commissions, SC/ST acts, SC/ST commissions, Women Protection bills, commissions, etc
- Polity, Economics, Science, Literature, Art & Culture, Sports – Current Affairs
- National Parks, Biospheres, etc
General Science
- Basics of Human Organs
- Vitamins and Diseases
- Disease and carriers
- Important Agricultural Schemes in Kerala
- Important Crops in Kerala
- Forest Resources
- Environment and Pollution
- Atom and its structures
- Ores and Minerals
- Elements and its groups
- Chemistry in everyday life
- Work and Energy, Power, Electricity
- Heat and Temperature
- Solar System
- Sound and Light
General English
- Types of Sentences and Interchange of Sentences
- Different Parts of Speech, Agreement of Verb and Subject
- Confusion of Adjectives and Adverbs, Comparison of Adjectives
- Articles – The Definite and the Indefinite Articles, Uses of Primary and Model Auxiliary Verbs
- Tag Questions, Infinitive, and Gerunds
- Tenses, Tenses in Conditional Tenses
- Adverbs and Position of adverbs, Prepositions
- The Use of Correlatives
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Active and Passive voice, Correction of Sentences
- Singular & Plural, Change of Gender, Collective Nouns
- Word Formation from other words and use of prefix or suffix, Compound words
- Synonyms, Antonyms, Phrasal Verbs
- Foreign Words and Phrases, One Word Substitutes
- Words often confused, Spelling Test
- Idioms and their Meanings
Language – Malayalam
- Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives
- Sentence and Word Correction
- Idioms, One Word Substitution
- Synonyms, Antonyms
- Use of Punctuation marks
- Literature
- Translation
- Confused Words
- Words Creation from Nouns and Adjectives
- Spelling Test
- Famous Authors in Kerala, Their Works and Leading Characters
- Literary Awards and Prizes in Kerala etc.
LD Clerk Previous Question Papers and Answers
In every year Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducting Lower Division Clerk (LDC) examinations to fill various vacancies in a different department. Some of the same questions in all question papers repeating every year. Candidates can prepare for the upcoming Kerala PSC LDC exams using the old question papers and get an idea about the examination. Download the Kerala PSC LDC Previous Question Papers with Answers here. To download the LDC old question papers click on the below-given button.
Tips to crack Kerala PSC LDC Exams
- Go through the LDC syllabus thoroughly
- Answer Previous Question papers his/ her self.
- Take mock tests online.
- Read newspapers daily. Make a good knowledge of current affairs.
- Set time to solve a question and manage the time. It will help to answer all questions.
Kerala PSC LDC FAQs
- I am a degree holder. Can I apply for Kerala PSC LDC jobs?
– Yes, the basic qualification to apply for the Kerala PSC Lower Division Clerk (LDC) vacancies is a pass in SSLC examination. - How to apply for LDC vacancies in Kerala PSC?
– To apply for the Kerala PSC LDC jobs candidates should register online through the Kerala PSC Thulasi application portal. Successfully registered candidates can apply online through the Kerala PSC Thulasi One Time Registration Profile. - What is the minimum salary for LDC jobs in Kerala?
– The minimum salary for an LD Clerk in Kerala is 19000/- per month. - How can I get the latest LDC recruitment notifications in Kerala?
– All latest LDC vacancies in Kerala will be updated on the website Keralaone.com. Follow Keralaone.com to get latest and upcoming LDC vacancies in Kerala and other Kerala government jobs. - What is the Syllabus for Kerala PSC LDC exam?
– Kerala PSC LDC exam questions will be asked from the subjects Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, General Science, General English, Language- Malayalam Medium, Kannada Medium, Tamil Medium. Candidates can prepare for the LDC exams using the detailed LDC syllabus for the respective examination.