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HOW TO PREPARE FOR KERALA HIGH COURT ASSISTANT EXAM.

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Kerala High court assistant exam is a golden opportunity for all the aspirants who are looking for a good government job. Have you applied for the post? This article will give you an insight to the Kerala High Court Assistant Exam. Here we discuss the syllabus, qualifications, and exam pattern of the Kerala High Court Assistant Examination. With the right strategies, proper guidance and consistent practice you can crack this exam in the very first attempt.

ELIGIBILITY 

Bachelor’s degree with at least 55% marks or master’s degree or law degree Awarded or recognized by any of the universities in Kerala. 

NO. OF VACANCIES and CUTOFF 

A total number of 55 vacancies are anticipated. The vacancies reported during the validity period will be filled from the rank list. A candidate should earn at least 45% marks in the written test and 35% marks in the interview session. The cut-off mark is decided by the concerned authority based on the performance of candidates and vacancies.  

SALARY: 

Salary Range is ₹ 39300-83000

MODE OF SELECTION 

The selection process takes place in three steps. The exam is conducted for 2.25 hours and includes an objective test and a descriptive exam.

1. Objective examination – The total mark for the objective exam is100 and each question will have four choices. You can score one mark for every right answer you attempt. while every wrong answer will carry a penalty of ¼ marks from the total marks obtained. You have to finish the entire exam in 75 minutes. 

2. Descriptive exam. – The exam is conducted for an hour and includes 60 marks in total. The descriptive paper of the candidates is evaluated only if they are included in the shortlist for the interview.

3. Interview: Candidates who have scored a minimum of 45% marks in the objective type exam are shortlisted to attend the interview. Only candidates with a minimum 35% mark in the interview will be considered for the final rank list.  

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Objective Exam 

SUBJECT MARK DISTRIBUTION  TOPICS INCLUDED
English 50
General knowledge 40 Facts about India and Kerala General science Information Technology Current Affairs
Basic Maths and Reasoning 10

The descriptive test with 60 minutes duration (60 marks) consists of precis, comprehension and short essays.

How to prepare?

A proper strategy and systematic study plan are essential to clear any competitive exam. The following thumb rules will help you to clear any competitive exam.

Study based on the syllabus:

A complete understanding of the syllabus is the first step to your success. Once you understood the syllabus thoroughly you will get clarity of which areas to cover for the exam. Always remember to provide more importance to the topics with high weightage of marks. When it comes to the high-court assistant exam, with out any doubt one can say that English is the most important subject as it carries 50 marks in the objective & 60 mark in the descriptive exams. For objective English ‘Smile with English’ written by Adv. Gireesh Neyyar will be a very good companion.

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Smile with English’ written by Adv. Gireesh Neyyar

Practice Previous year’s questions.

Practicing previous year questions will help you to understand the pattern of the exam and the type of questions that are being asked. This will help you to prepare in a more systematic and result oriented way. You will get a clarity on how questions will be framed from the area you are studying. Once you are thorough with the syllabus and previous year questions half the battle is won.

Attempt Maximum Model Tests.

Once you cover the complete syllabus and done with the previous year questions, now it’s time to attempt as many model exams as possible. Model exams will help you realise your weak areas and strengthen it before the actual exam. Also, it will help you to know about your preparedness and performance comparison with your fellow competitors. This will also help you in effective time management during the actual exam. The more model tests you practice the more your success rate will be.

Read a good English newspaper.

Reading a good English newspaper like the Hindu or Indian Express will help you in many ways during the preparation. As you are well aware about the importance of English in the High Court Assistant Exam, the habitual news paper reading will help you to build a strong base in both objective and descriptive English. It will help you to build a strong vocabulary which is essential for both objective and descriptive tests. Apart from this, newspaper reading will automatically improve your essay writing, letter writing, precis writing and comprehension skills. It will help you to build your own view point about important events happening around the world which is very much essential for your interview preparation.

Join a coaching institute 

Most of us require a consistent support system to maintain our spirit in the long term. Advice from an experienced person can also reduce our hard work to get on track. A coaching class can fill the gaps that come up when you prepare for any exam. Talent Academy providing dedicated coaching programme for the Kerala High-Court Assistant exam through the Neyyar Learning App. This course is packed with the lessons which are required for the high court assistant exam and are based on the syllabus. The main benefits of the course include classes, tests, and materials that are vital to reaching the top position in the examination.  Join with us today and let us work together to achieve your dream job.

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Secretariat Assistant Exam 2021: Tips to clear the exam in first attempt.

Secretariat Assistant Exam 2021: Tips to clear the exam in first attempt.

Secretariat Assistant is one of the most glamorous and sought-after post among graduates in Kerala. Kerala PSC conducts this exam once in every three-four years’ time frame. So, if you miss an opportunity, it will cost you 3-4 years of your precious time for next chance. Clearing this exam in your first attempt requires a good strategy, proper guidance & full dedication.

The preliminary exam for the secretariat assistant is at the doorsteps. It’s time to accelerate your preparation without wasting a single second. Before we discuss about the preparation strategy in detail, first let us see some of the basic things one must know about the Secretariat Assistant post.

What are the Payscale and vacancy?

The pay scale for the secretariat assistant position is ₹ 27800 – 59400/ month. Vacancies for the post are not estimated and the candidates included in the list will be appointed against the vacancies reported during the period of the validity of the list.

Exam pattern:

As part of the new approach, Kerala PSC has now introduced a two-tier exam system for most of the posts. Tier 1 is a common preliminary exam conducted for several posts that require the same qualification. The preliminary exam is only qualifying in nature. And a Tier 2 – the main exam is conducted for the candidates who clear the preliminary exam which is specific for a post. In the case of secretariat assistant, a common degree level preliminary exam and the main exam specific for the post of secretariat assistant is conducted. The preliminary exam includes 100 questions with four options for each question. For every right answer, you will get one mark and a penalty of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer.

Syllabus for Secretariat Assistant Preliminary Exam:

The syllabus for common degree-level exam is as follows.

  • History
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Civics
  • Indian constitution
  • Arts, Sports, and Literature.
  • Computer science
  • Science and technology
  • General English
  • Maths and mental ability
  • Regional language
  • Current affairs

(Click here to download the detailed syllabus of Secretariat Assistant Preliminary Exam)

How to prepare for the exam:

Now let us discuss about the preparation strategy to clear Secretariat Assistant Exam in your very first attempt.

Preparation should always be a systematic process. Determination and a positive approach are the best step to begin by. As per the notification, there is not much time left for the exam, you should use the maximum time to reach the top strata. Know your strong and weak points.

Learn the pulse of the exam you are going to write. To achieve these you have to follow certain steps, let us discuss them right now.

Stick on to the syllabus:

This is the common strategy for all competitive exams. You should strictly follow the syllabus whenever you prepare for any exam. Go through the syllabus very carefully and prepare notes on the important topics. When you are familiar with the syllabus, you can choose the correct material for your preparation and avoid the information that is not required for the exam.

Practice previous years question papers:

When you are done with the syllabus analysis, you can now practice the previous year’s question paper. With the help of the repeated questions, you can identify the area of importance. Regular practice of previous years’ questions can help you to predict questions for the upcoming exams. Talent Academy’s degree level previous year Questions & Answers with Explanation book will be really helpful for you in this regard. You can buy this book online from the link given below.

Degree level preliminary exam previous question

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Choose the best Rank File:

A rank file always serves as the best resource for competitive exams. The degree level common preliminary level exam rank file published by Talent Academy is the best choice for the preparation of the secretariat assistant exam and it is known for its authenticity. The rank file is catered professionally and includes sufficient information to become the toper. The rank file is updated according to the trends of Kerala PSC and it contains all the relevant facts. You can buy this book online from the link given below.

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Read a newspaper daily:

A newspaper is a good source for current affairs preparation. Newspaper reading does not only help you to score marks in exams but also helps you to become a better version of yourself. If you have checked the current trends on PSC, you can observe a higher weightage has given to current affairs. There is plenty of resources available for current affairs online and offline. It is not possible to spend too much time collecting the facts. To avoid this issue you can choose a single resource that contains all the required information. The Current Affairs Special Edition book published by Talent Academy will be a great help in this regard. This book is made carefully from an exam point of view. This includes all the related facts that are required. You can buy this book online from the link given below.

BUY ONLINE (Current Affairs- Latest).

Read the Daily Current Affairs by visiting our WEBSITE LINK

Also, the daily current affairs videos posted in Talent Academy’s YouTube channel will be helpful for understanding that day’s important current affairs from the exam point of view. This will help you prepare current affairs on a daily basis so that at the time of exam, you just need to revise. You can follow the link given below to visit our YouTube channel.

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Practice mock tests:

Practice is the key to your success in any competition and there is no alternative to it. To analyse your progress, you should practice mock tests daily. Practice can help you to increase the speed and reinforce the facts you already learned. Neyyar Learning App provides you with ample practice questions curated by highly trained individuals. So, download Neyyar Learning App from Google Play Store today itself.

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Join a coaching institute:

To not get overwhelmed by the information overflow you will need proper guidance. A good mentor is someone who helps you in distinguishing between the essential and inessential facts. Talent Academy, the maestro in the field of competitive exam, provide you with the best classes and materials. The courses are packed with enough information to top the exam and you do not have to search for anything else to complete the syllabus. The courses are designed in a professional way where each subject is handled by Top Educators in Kerala specialized in the subjects concerned.

You can join the group of ambitious students and Future Officers with the Kerala Government from Talent Academy. Talent Academy provides different modes of Coaching for the Secretariat Assistant Exam.

  1. Secretariat Assistant Online Live Classes, ( LINK for Joining)
  2. Secretariat Assistant Online Recorded Classes. ( LINK For Joining)
  3. Secretariat Assistant Offline Classes (LINK For Joining)
    Now Online Live mode and it will restart immediately after Govt Permission. If you join now, make use of this facility to convert it to Offline at any of our coaching centres.

You should concentrate on bringing the best inside you. Put the maximum effort to become the toper in everything you do. Be confident and consistent for a beautiful tomorrow.

Wishing all the best for your journey.

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How to prepare for High School Teacher ( HST ) / High School Assistant ( HSA )

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High School Assistant – HSA / High School Teacher – HST :

Kerala PSC has released the recruitment notification for the post of High school teachers (HSA) in various subjects. Including Mathematics, Natural Science and Social Science. Opportunity to submit application for Social Science is active till 7.7.2021. You can apply online through the official website of Kerala PSC where the dates for mathematics and natural science crossed the deadline. If you are ready to go the extra mile, your aim to become a teacher in government service is not too far. A consistent and organized preparation will help you to achieve your dream post since the competition is narrowed. This article will help you to get a brief idea about the syllabus and preparation for HST. 

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Eligibility, Salary scale, Vacancy and Age for HST

Candidates aged between 18 and 40 and born between 02.01.1981 and 01.01.2003 (Both dates included) are eligible to apply for the post of HST. (Other Backward Communities and SC/ST candidates are eligible for usual age relaxation.)

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess a degree and B.Ed./BT in the subject either concerned or conferred or recognized by the Universities in Kerala. 

To apply for this post candidates must have passed the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (K-TET) Exemption: Candidates who have qualified CTET/NET/SET/M.Phil/Ph.D in the respective subjects and M.Ed in any subject are exempted from acquiring TET.

CLICK HERE – For further details on age relaxation, exemptions, and educational qualification

Salary scale: 29200-62400/-(PR)

Vacancy: A separate rank list is prepared for each district. There are vacancies in every district that is not yet estimated by Kerala PSC. Shortlisted candidates will be appointed against the vacancies reported during the validity of the rank list. 

How to apply

  • Candidates should complete the one-time registration with the official website of Kerala PSC before applying for the post.
  • Registered Candidates shall apply by logging on to their profile using the User –ID and password.
  • Click on the ‘apply now’ button of the respective post in the notification. The category number for the post is 203/2021. (Apply Now) 

What is the exam pattern for High School Teacher (HST) / High School Assistant (HSA) 2021?

A statewide written/OMR/Online Test is conducted for the post and a separate rank list is prepared for each district. There will be 100 questions for100 marks. Each right answer will give you one mark while each wrong answer will lead you to a penalty of 1/3 marks. The total duration of the exam is 75 minutes.

The exam consists of two parts, part A and part B. Part A is a common paper and part B is the core subject (History). 

Part A – 20 Marks

  • Module I: Renaissance and freedom movement 
  • Module II: General Knowledge and Current Affairs 
  • Module III: Methodology of teaching the subject 

Part B – Core subjects – 80 Marks

How to Study for HSA / HST Exam

Now you have an idea of what to study, the next question is how to study? 

If you effectively spend your time, you can crack the HST exam on the very first attempt. There are certain rules to follow to become a topper in the HST exam. 

Now let us discuss the preparation strategies to crack HST/HSA Exam

Always follow the Syllabus

       The initial step you should follow when you set about for the preparation is to go through the syllabus. Examine the syllabus thoroughly and collect the materials required. Keep a copy of the syllabus with you and mark the topics you have covered so far, also revise them regularly. Sticking on to the syllabus helps you to study what is exactly needed. There is no use if you know so many things unless you cover the syllabus perfectly. 

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Analyse Previous Year Question papers

Previous year’s questions help you to nurture your knowledge in a short period. You can refer to the previous year’s LDC, LPSA, UPSA, and HSA question papers while keeping in mind the current syllabus.

Books & Materials for HSA/ HST Exams

For teaching positions, the exam conducted by Kerala PSC depends on the SCERT textbooks. If you check the syllabus, you can observe that most of the basic topics are taken from SCERT textbooks. Read the SCERT and NCERT textbooks from 5th to 12th Standards and prepare your notes and also make value addition from other standard books and materials based on the syllabus and previous questions. 

Renaissance and Freedom Movement

  • Kerala Navodhanam published by TALENT Academy.
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  • Kerala Charitram by E. Sreedhara Menon.
  • India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra.
  • LDC Facts Plus by TALENT Academy and SCERT, NCERT Books can be used. 

Buy Now To purchase LDC Facts Plus(Volume 1 & 2) online.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs 

For General Knowledge Talent Academy’s LDC FACT PLUS Rank File is more than enough which also covers SCERT and NCERT textbooks. For Current Affairs from the exam point of view, you can refer (TALENT YouTube classes) which updates daily current affairs. You shall buy the latest Special Current Affairs Special Edition book published by TALENT Academy, which covers all the important current affairs relevant from the exam point of view.

BUY ONLINE (Current Affairs- Latest)

SUBSCRIBE NOW for TALENT Academy’s YouTube Channel for Daily Current Affairs

Read the Daily Current Affairs by visiting our WEBSITE LINK

Read Newspaper daily basis

Reading newspapers is as important as preparing based on the syllabus. It not only helps you to acquire good marks in current affairs but also helps you to build an opinion about everything around you. A teacher should always be a role model for his or her students, a person with sound knowledge can inspire many people. 

Practise Mock Tests 

Practising mock tests is as important as practising the previous year’s question papers. When you become familiar with the syllabus, start practising as many mock tests as possible. It will help you to identify your weak areas and strengthen them before the actual exam.

Practising mock tests helps you a lot in time management and you can measure your improvement. To develop a habit of practising a mock test a day. Note down the points you do not know and collect related facts.

Attend the Free Mock test by clicking the LINK  

Join a Coaching Centre

Many people lose the spark to study in a long-term process. It is too hard to push yourself to do something when you are not determined enough. The best solution for this is to find a coaching centre with good mentors. A mentor can help you to ease the tougher paths. If you aim to achieve a government job at the earliest, join us. Talent Academy offers different modes of coaching for the HST/HSA exam.

Determination is the distance from impossible to possible. Think smart and join with us to become a teacher this time itself…

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SECRETARIAT ASSISTANT is included in Degree Level Common Preliminary Exam – Latest update, Exam Date:

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PSC Degree Level Prelims & Secretariat Assistant Prelims

Kerala PSC has announced to conduct the Common Degree Level Preliminary Exam in September. PSC has also decided to include the exams for the following posts apart from the posts mentioned in the notification released on 05/2021 in the common degree level examination.

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NAME OF ADDITIONAL POSTS FOR GRADUATE-LEVEL COMMON PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Sl.No. Cat. No Name of post and Department Method of Appointment Statewide or District
1.007/2021 Junior Manager (General) in Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. Direct Statewide
2. 023/2021 Women Sub Inspector in Kerala Police Service SR for ST only Statewide
3. 024/2021 Sub Inspector of Police in Kerala Police Service SR for ST only Statewide
4. 025/2021 Assistant in Finance Department SR for SC/ST Statewide
5. 057/2021 Assistant/Auditor in Govt. Secretariat/ Kerala Public Service Commission/ Advocate General’s Office (Ernakulam)/ Local Fund Audit Department/ Office of the Vigilance Tribunal/ Special Judge and Enquiry Commissioner Office Direct Statewide
6. 058/2021 Assistant/Auditor in Govt. Secretariat/ Kerala Public Service Commission/ Advocate General’s Office (Ernakulam)/ Local Fund Audit Department/ Office of the Vigilance Tribunal/ Special Judge and Enquiry Commissioner Office By Transfer from low paid employees Statewide

CLICK HERE for the official Notification.

What is the exam pattern for the common degree level preliminary exam?

As part of the recent changes made in the examination pattern, for all degree level posts there will be preliminary and main exams. The preliminary exam will be OMR-based Multiple choice (four choices for each question) Questions with 100 questions for 100 marks. There will be negative marks for every wrong answer. Each right answer gets one mark and 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. The duration of the exam will be 75 minutes. The preliminary is qualifying in nature. A candidate who qualifies the prelims is eligible to write the mains exam.

How to Crack Degree Level Common Preliminary Exam:

Anyone with the right approach and proper guidance can clear any PSC Exam in the very first attempt itself. A consistent and determined preparation strategy is the key to success. Effective and smart plan for utilizing the available time is also equally important because the exam is now in the door-step. In this era of information overflow, the first step in smart preparation is to know the Do’s and Don’ts. Now let us discuss the Preparation Strategy for the exam.

1. Stick on the syllabus
This is the first and foremost step an aspirant should follow while preparing for any competitive exam. You should go through the syllabus very carefully and chose the best materials based on the syllabus. Familiarising the syllabus will help you to study topics based on their relevance and you can clearly distinguish between the wanted and unwanted topics.

The syllabus for the common degree level preliminary exam includes the topics

  • History
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Civics
  • Indian constitution
  • Arts, Sports, and Literature
  • Computer science
  • Science and technology
  • General English
  • Maths and mental ability
  • Regional language
  • Current affairs

For the detailed syllabus of Kerala PSC common graduate level exam CLICK HERE

2. Analyse previous years question papers
After getting an overview of the syllabus you can now practise the previous year’s question paper. Attend the previous year’s degree question papers regularly. This gives you a lucid idea about the nature of the questions asked. Whenever you read or study something you will automatically recognize the important topics if you are familiar with previous questions. Note down the related facts and try hard to reduce the negative marking. To save time in collecting related facts you can use the Degree Level Previous Year Questions & Answers with Explanation book published by TALENT Academy. It provides the previous year’s questions & answers with the explanation and includes the connected facts.

Degree level preliminary exam previous question

To buy this book online CLICK HERE.

3. Select a Rank File for your preparation
A good rank file is your best companion throughout the journey for the Govt job. For this, you can use the Degree Level Common Preliminary Exam Rank File published by TALENT Academy. The rank file is made with utmost care and accuracy. The rank file includes only the relevant topics. The systematic presentation of the rank file makes the preparation easy. Prepare short notes on important topics in the syllabus and revise them regularly. Start with the topics from where more number of questions are coming in the exam. The book is available in all popular bookstalls across Kerala.

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. Habit of Reading Newspapers daily
If you have checked the updated syllabus of Kerala PSC, you can observe a higher weightage for current affairs. So, you should give more preference to current affairs. Read a newspaper daily, write down the points, and revise them. Along with this you can use the Current Affairs Special Edition book published by TALENT Academy which covers each and every important areas from current affairs the exam point of view. In addition to this, you can watch Talent Academy’s YouTube channel that updates current affairs with related facts everyday.

BUY ONLINE (Current Affairs- Latest).

SUBSCRIBE NOW for TALENT Academy’s YouTube Channel for Daily Current Affairs

Read the Daily Current Affairs by visiting our WEBSITE LINK

5. Practise Mock Tests.

It is very important that you must practise maximum number of mock tests as you can. That will give you a clear idea about the pace and direction of the progress. Practice questions will tell you whether you are in the right direction or not. Practising mock tests help you manage your time, accuracy, reducing tension etc.
Neyyar Learning App provides you with ample quantity of practice questions curated by highly experienced educators.

Download our Neyyar Learning App from Google Play Store today itself.

6. Join a Coaching Institute
Most of the candidates get confused and mislead when they start to prepare for the PSC Exam. There is an ocean of information around you and you will waste your time and energy by end up with all these things. Studying everything that you get is not a good strategy to follow. Be selective about the materials and learn only the required facts. Do not worry about that, a good Mentor can help you to study what the exam exactly demands. Talent Academy, being the veteran of Kerala PSC Coaching, provides you with the best classes (Online (Live/Recorded) Offline Coaching and Materials. The courses are packed with enough information to top the exam and you do not have to search for anything else to complete the syllabus. The courses are designed in a professional way where each subject is handled by Top Educators in Kerala specialised in the subjects concerned.
You can also get the opportunity of joining the group of the most ambitious students and Future Officers with the Kerala Government from Talent Academy. Talent Academy provides different modes of Coaching for the Degree Level Common Preliminary Exam:

  1. Degree Level Common Preliminary Exam Online Live Classes, (LINK for Joining)
  2. Degree Level Common Preliminary Exam Online Recorded Classes. (LINK for Joining)
  3. Degree Level Common Preliminary Exam Offline Classes – LINK for Joining. (Now Online Live mode and it will restart immediately after Govt Permission. If you join now, make use of this facility to convert  it to Offline at any of our coaching centres)

Winners are the people who have never lost the faith in them and they worked with consistency. Pick yourself up and do everything possible to get to the position you want. Remember practice is the key, work hard until you reach there. Wish you all Good Luck and the best wishes.

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR LDC MAINS EXAM 2021

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR LDC MAINS EXAM :-

Kerala PSC has released the syllabus for the most-awaited LD Clerk main exam and it’s time to accelerate your preparation. We have been eagerly waiting for this since the 10th level common preliminary exam was over and now, we have a proper direction to follow. Now we should not waste our time thinking about the exam date, but focus more on our studies.

LDC examination is one of the most popular exams conducted by the Kerala PSC in terms of participation and total number of appointments. This is mainly because, the candidates who have cleared the 10th standard onwards are eligible for appearing in this exam (Provided they have reached the minimum required age limit). Other attractions are a greater number of vacancies and proximity to the home place with regard to the posting.

The quest for a government job is ever increasing these days due to many factors such as job security, decent pay-scale, social status, opportunity to serve the people etc. So does the competition. Without a proper strategy it’s not possible to clear such exams. Let’s discuss some of the main points one should understand for developing a better strategy.

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LDC Mains

What is the exam pattern for LD Clerk Main Exam 2021?

The exam will be held for 100 marks and it includes 100 multiple-choice questions. Each right answer will give you one mark where a wrong answer will lead to a penalty of 1/3 marks. Total duration of the exam is 75 minutes.

Now we can discuss the preparation strategy in detail.

Always Follow the Syllabus:

This is the first step one should follow, when preparing for any competitive exam. This is more relevant under the current scenario as there are too many resources/study materials available online these days, one may easily get confused, what to learn and what not to learn. To overcome this situation, you should have a thorough understanding of the syllabus. You should thoroughly analyse and follow the syllabus. Always keep the syllabus with you and stick to the syllabus when you study. This will help you to identify what is relevant from the exam point of view and you can easily save your precious time from learning unwanted/unrelated things. You can download the LDC Main Exam 2021 syllabus from the link given below:

Click here for syllabus.  

Also, it’s important to spend time for each subject based on the weightage of mark given to that particular subject. For your reference the subject wise mark distribution table is given below:

1GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
i. History5
ii. Geography5
iii. Economics5
iv. Indian Constitution5
v. Kerala – Governance & System of Administration5
vi. Life Science & Public Health6
vii. Physics3
viii. Chemistry3
ix. Arts, Literature, Culture, Sports5
x. Basic of Computer3
xi. Important Acts5
2CURRENT AFFAIRS20
3SIMPLE ARITHMETIC, MENTAL ABILITY & REASONING10
4GENERAL ENGLISH10
5REGIONAL LANGUAGE(Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil)10
  • Analyse previous year question papers:

Though this is the first time a main exam is introduced for LDC, analysing previous years’ LDC question papers will help you a lot. This is as important as analysing the syllabus. Previous year question papers will help you to understand the nature of the questions asked, exam pattern etc. Once you are thorough with the syllabus and previous year question papers, you will have a fair idea of what is required for clearing this exam. The moment you read some materials or attend classes, you will be able to correlate things such as which part of the syllabus it comes, the type of questions asked from those area in the previous years and based on that what type of questions one can expect in upcoming exam etc. Talent Academy’s LD Clerk Previous Questions & Explanation will be your perfect companion in this regard. It not only provides previous year questions & answers with explanation, but included the connected facts as well. So, this will save a lot of time for you from doing the research work for finding connected/related facts. You can buy this book from the following link.

BUY Online (LD Clerk Previous Questions & Explanations).

  • Select one Best LD Clerk Rank File for your preparation.

Selecting the best study material is the starting point of your journey to success. Rank File is a must for your immediate success as most of the aspirants follow rank files as the basic material for their preparation you don’t avoid it. As everyone knows most of the candidates (from a beginner to the veteran) follow Talent Rank Files. Talent Academy’s Rank File is prepared with the utmost care, cater to the needs of the students. It’s strictly as per the syllabus and with no mistakes. It covers everything which is relevant for the exam and thus make sure that no stones are left unturned in your journey to success. Its available in all popular bookstalls across Kerala. Also, you can buy it online from the following link.

BUY Online (LDC MAINS SCERT PLUS – Vol 1 & 2)

  • Read newspapers daily:

Current Affairs plays a crucial role in most of the competitive exams and Kerala PSC Exams are no exemption. It is important that one should have the basic idea about what is happening around and form one’s own opinion about the same for being successful in exam as well as life/career. Many students consider current affairs as a tough row to hoe. If you read a newspaper every day and note down the points, you can crack it with ease. In addition to this, you can use the Current Affairs Books published by Talent Academy, which covers all the important current affairs relevant from the exam point of view. The Daily Current Affairs classes provided in Talent Academy’s YouTube Channel is very much useful for those who are preparing for Kerala PSC Exams. (Remember, PSC has already started to weigh more on current affairs nowadays, as a part of the new approach. If you refer the mark distribution table you can see 20 marks out of 100 coming from current affairs). You can buy the current affairs book from the following link.

BUY Now (Current Affairs- Latest).

Talent Academy YouTube channel updates Current Affairs Classes daily basis.

Subscribe now for Daily Current Affairs YOUTUBE Channel  

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  • Practise Mock Tests:

Mock Test will make sure that your preparation is in the right direction. It’s important to identify your weak areas and strengthen it before the actual exam and mock tests will help you in this regard. Try to solve at least one Mock Test, a day. Never hesitate to do this. Practising mock Tests will help you to plan your studies and to acquire the time management skill which is very important in every exam. Spend more time on your weak areas and make sure that, you are not repeating the same mistakes in the actual exam. You can also use previous year’s question booklet for practice.

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  • Join A Coaching Institute:

As you know everyone is realised the importance of the Government Jobs which leads to the one stop solution that is joining a good coaching centre which can help you to achieve your dream job within a short span of time. If you seriously think of achieving the post of LD Clerk this time, you needn’t worry about other things… You just JOIN Now…

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A consistent and dedicated preparation will help you to clear the examination with a good rank. Your aim should not just to pass the cut-off but to achieve the job at the earliest. So, live every bit of your life with this dream till you reach there and stay away from distractions. All the best for your promising journey. We also welcome you to join the group of our highly motivated students and let the Talent Academy be the Partner for your SUCCESS….

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HISTORY: Kerala, India and World

  • KERALA – Arrival of Europeans-Contributions of Europeans- History of Travancore from Marthanda Varma to Sree Chithirathirunnal- Social and Religious Reform movement- National movement in Kerala- Literary Sources of Kerala History- United Keala Movement- Political and Social History of Kerala after 1956.
  • INDIA – Medieval India – Political History-Administrative reforms- Contributions – Establishment of the British- First War of Independence – Formation of INC- Swadeshi Movement- Social Reform movement- Newspapers – Literature and Art during the freedom struggle –Independent Movement & Mahathma Gandhi- Extremist Movement in India – India’s independent- Post independent period-State reorganization – Development in Science, Education, and Technology – Foreign policy- Political History after 1951.
  • WORLD – Great revolution in England- American War of Independence – French revolution- Russian Revolution – Chinese revolution- Political History after second World war- UNO and other International Organization

GEOGRAPHY

  • Basics of Geography – Earth Structure – Atmosphere –Rocks – Landforms- Pressure Belt and Winds- Temperature and Seasons- Global Issues- Global warming, various forms of Pollutions – Maps- Topographic Maps and Signs – Remote Sensing – Geographic Information System-Oceans and its various movements – Continents – World Nations and its specific features.
  • INDIA – Physiography- States and Its features- Northern Mountain Region –Rivers- Northern Great Plain – Peninsular Plateau- Coastal Plain – Climate – Natural Vegetation- Agriculture – Minerals and Industries- Energy Sources- Transport system – Road- Water- Railway- Air.
  • Kerala – Physiography- Districts and Its features- Rivers- Climate – Natural Vegetation- Wildlife- Agriculture and research centres – Minerals and Industries- Energy Sources- Transport system – Road- Water- Railway- Air.

ECONOMICS

  • National Income – Per Capita Income – Factors of Production- Economic Sectors of Production – Indian Economic Planning- Five Year Plans- NITI Aayog – Types and Functions of Economic Institutions – Reserve Bank & Functions – Public revenue – Tax and Non Tax revenue – Public Expenditure – Budget – Fiscal Policy – Consumer Protection & Rights

CIVICS

  • Public Administration – Bureaucracy –Features and Function – Indian Civil Service – State Civil Service – E_Governance – Information Commission and Right to Information Act – Lokpal & Lokayukta – Government – Executive, Judiciary, Legislature. Election – Political Parties. Human Rights – Human Rights Organizations.
    Act and Rules regarding Consumer Protection, Watershed Management – Labour and Employment, National Rural Employment Policies, Land Reforms, Protection of women, Children, and Old-age People, Social Welfare, Social Security. Socio-Economic Statistical Data.

INDIAN CONSTITUTION

  • Constituent Assembly – Preamble – Fundamental Rights – Directive principles – Fundamental Duties – Citizenship – Constitutional Amendments – Panchayath Raj – Constitutional Institutions and their Functions – Emergency- Union List- State List – Concurrent List

ARTS, SPORTS & LITERATURE

  • Arts: Various forms of Art forms in Kerala, their origin, places, institutions, and personalities related to these art forms
  • Malayalam Literature: Famous Works, Authors, Awards, etc
  • Sports, Sports Personalities, Awards, Tournaments, Various terms & related sports item.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

  • Hardware
  • Input Devices (Names and uses)
  •  Output Devices (Names and uses/features)
  • Memory devices – Primary and Secondary (Examples, Features)
  • Software: Classification – System software and Application software, Operating System – Functions and examples, Popular Application software packages – Word processors, Spreadsheets, Database packages, Presentation, Image editors (Uses, features and fundamental concepts of each), Basics of programming – Types of instructions (Input, Output, Store, Control transfer), (Languages need not be considered)
  • Computer Networks: Types of networks – LAN, WAN, MAN (Features and application area), Network Devices – Media, Switch, Hub, Router, Bridge, Gateway (Uses of each)
  • Internet: Services – WWW, E-mail, Search engines (Examples and purposes), Social Media (Examples and features), Web Designing – Browser, HTML (Basics only), Cyber Crimes and Cyber Laws, Types of crimes (Awareness level), IT Act and Other laws (Awareness level)

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

  • Science and Technology: Nature and scope of Science and Technology, Relevance of S&T, National policy on S&T and innovations, Basics of everyday science, Human body, Public Health and Community Medicine, Food and Nutrition, Health Care. Institutes and Organization in India promoting the integration of S&T and Innovation, their activities and contributions, Contribution of Prominent Indian Scientists.
  • Technology in Space and Defence: Evolution of Indian Space Programme, ISRO – it’s activities and achievements, various Satellite Programmes – DRDO-vision, mission and activities.
  • Energy requirement and efficiency: India’s existing energy needs and deficit, India’s energy resources and dependence, Renewable and Non-renewable energy resources, Energy Policy of India – Govt. Policies and Programmes, Energy Security and Nuclear Policy of India.
  • Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to the environment, its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of the environment at the National and the International level, Environment protection for sustainable development.
    Biodiversity – its importance and concerns, Climate change, International initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India’s commitment, Western Ghats, Features, Characteristics and issues. Forest and wildlife – Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India. Environmental Hazards, Pollution, Carbon Emission, Global Warming.
    Developments in Biotechnology, Green Technology and Nanotechnology.

SIMPLE ARITHMETIC & MENTAL ABILITY

  • Simple Arithmetic
  • Numbers and Basic Operations
  • Fraction and Decimal Numbers
  • Percentage
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Time and Distance
  • Time and Work
  • Average
  • Laws of Exponents
  • Mensuration
  • Progressions
  • Mental Ability: series, Problems on Mathematical signs, Analogy) – Word Analogy, Alphabet Analogy, Number Analogy, Odd man out, Coding and Decoding, Family Relations, Sense of Direction
  • Time and Angle
  • Time in a clock and its reflection
  • Date and Calendar

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
  • Adverbs and Position of adverbs
  • Articles – The Definite and the Indefinite Articles.
  • Uses of Primary and Model Auxiliary Verbs
  • Tag Questions
  • Infinitive and Gerunds
  • Tenses
  • Tenses in Conditional Sentences
  • Prepositions
  • The Use of Correlatives
  • Direct and Indirect Speech
  • Active and Passive voice
  • Correction of Sentences
  • Vocabulary
  • Compound words
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Spelling Test
  • Idioms and their Meanings
  • Translation of a sentence/proverb into Malayalam

MALAYALAM

  • Word Purity / Correct Word
  • Correct Sentence
  • Translation
  • One Word / Single Word / One Word Substitution
  • Synonyms, Antonyms
  • Idioms and Proverbs
  • Equivalent Word
  • Join the Word
  • Feminine Gender, Masculine Gender
  • Number
  • Sort and Write
  • Grammar

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