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Kerala PSC Legal Metrology Inspector Syllabus 2026
syllabus for the Inspector of Legal Metrology (Category No. 613/2025) is primarily based on Science (Physics & Chemistry) and Mathematics at the graduate/diploma level, along with General Knowledge.
Below is the detailed syllabus and exam pattern based on the latest notification and previous trends for this specific post.
Exam Pattern 2026
- Mode of Exam: OMR / Online
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes (90 Minutes)
- Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Medium of Questions: English
| Part | Subject / Topic | Marks (Approx.) |
| I | Physics | 25 |
| II | Chemistry | 25 |
| III | Mathematics | 20 |
| IV | General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance | 10 |
| V | General English | 10 |
| VI | Regional Language (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada) | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Detailed Syllabus
1. Physics (25 Marks)
- Units and Measurements: SI units, dimensions, errors in measurement, precision, and accuracy.
- Mechanics: Motion in a straight line, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy and power, rotational motion, gravitation, properties of solids and liquids (elasticity, viscosity, surface tension).
- Heat and Thermodynamics: Thermal properties of matter, laws of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases.
- Waves and Oscillations: Simple harmonic motion, wave motion, sound waves, Doppler effect.
- Optics: Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, wave optics (interference, diffraction, polarization).
- Electricity and Magnetism: Electrostatics, current electricity, magnetic effects of current, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits.
- Modern Physics: Dual nature of radiation and matter, atoms, nuclei, semiconductor electronics (diodes, transistors, logic gates).
2. Chemistry (25 Marks)
- Physical Chemistry: Atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter (gases and liquids), thermodynamics, equilibrium, redox reactions, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, surface chemistry.
- Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic table and properties, s-block, p-block, d-block and f-block elements, coordination compounds, environmental chemistry.
- Organic Chemistry: Basic principles and techniques, hydrocarbons, haloalkanes and haloarenes, alcohols, phenols and ethers, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids, amines, biomolecules, polymers, chemistry in everyday life.
3. Mathematics (20 Marks)
- Calculus: Limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, differential equations.
- Algebra: Matrices and determinants, complex numbers, quadratic equations, permutations and combinations, binomial theorem, sequences and series.
- Vector Algebra & 3D Geometry: Vectors, scalar and vector products, lines and planes in 3D.
- Statistics & Probability: Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, probability theory.
- Trigonometry: Trigonometric functions, identities, inverse trigonometric functions.
4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (10 Marks)
- History: Kerala Renaissance, leaders (Ayyankali, Chattampi Swamikal, Sree Narayana Guru, etc.), Indian Independence Movement.
- Geography: Basics of Kerala and India geography.
- Constitution: Basic features of the Indian Constitution.
- Current Affairs: Recent developments in science, technology, sports, and politics (National & International).
5. General English (10 Marks)
- Grammar: Tenses, articles, prepositions, voice, reported speech.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, phrasal verbs, idioms, one-word substitutes, spelling correction.
6. Regional Language (10 Marks)
- Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada: Grammar correctness, translation, vocabulary, literature basics.
Important Note
The specific distribution of marks between Physics, Chemistry, and Math can vary slightly (e.g., sometimes Physics and Chemistry carry more weight than Math). Candidates are advised to focus heavily on Degree-level Physics and Chemistry as this is a technical post where core science subjects determine the rank.
