The main exam for the recruitment of Civil Excise Officer (CEO) trainees is knocking on our doors! After writing the 12th level preliminary examination the aspirants have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of the CEO main exam dates. Since Kerala PSC has released the detailed syllabus for the post, you should begin preparation if you have not started yet.
Kerala Excise department is the best choice for youngsters who are trying to gain entry into government services. Some candidates consider the job as their lifetime goal, due to the respect and the security the job offers. The main exam is conducted for various notifications published by Kerala PSC for the recruitment of civil excise officer trainees for both general and category-based (SR&NCA) notifications.
What Is A Civil Excise Officer?
The Excise Department is the law enforcement agency responsible to administer the laws related to liquor, narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, medicinal preparations containing alcohol, and narcotics. A civil excise officer is the lowest ranking enforcement officer in the department.
Scale of pay: Rs. 20,000 – 45,800/-
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Total questions: 100
Time: 1hr and 15 minutes
Mode of examination: objective type (OMR)
Mark distribution: 1 mark for every correct answer and a negative of ⅓ marks for every wrong marking in the OMR sheet.
Qualifications
Age: 19-31
Educational qualifications: Must have passed the Plus Two examination or its equivalent.
Physical Standards
| For General Candidates | For SC/ST Candidates | |
| Height | 165 cms | 160 cms |
| Chest | 81 cms | 76 cms |
| Chest Expansion | 5 cms | 5 cms |
Visual Standards
| Right Eye | Left Eye | |
| Distant vision | 6/6 Snellen | 6/6 Snellen |
| Near vision | 0.5 Snellen | 0.5 Snellen |
| Field of Vision | Full | Full |
Selection Process
From 2021 Kerala PSC introduced a two-tier examination system for all 10th, 12th, and degree level exams. The selection process for the civil excise officer includes
1. Preliminary Exam:
A common examination is conducted for various posts that require a minimum qualification of 12th level. The preliminary exam is qualifying in nature and candidates clearing the cut-off of the prelims are eligible to write the main examination. The cut-off depends on the number of candidates, level of the examination, vacancies, and many other factors.
2. Main Examination
A separate main examination is conducted for the various posts and the candidates qualifying for the main exam can attend the physical test.
3. Physical Test
A Physical Efficiency Test will be conducted by the commission to assess the physical efficiency of the candidates. Candidates must qualify in at least 5 out of 8 items in the physical efficiency test showing the minimum standards of efficiency
| Events | One Star Standards |
| 100 Meters Run | 14 Seconds |
| High Jump | 132.20 cm |
| Long Jump | 457.2 cm |
| Putting the Shot (7264 grams) | 609.6 cm |
| Throwing the cricket ball | 6096 cm |
| Rope Climbing(only with hands) | 365.80 cm |
| Pull Ups or chinning | 8 times |
| 1500 Meter Run | 5 minutes 44 Seconds |
Preparation strategies for civil excise officer examination
Given the increased competitiveness, a candidate studying for the civil excise officer examination should give the written and physical tests equal importance. Create a personalized study plan so that you can utilize the maximum time available. It could become difficult if you prepare without a proper plan. You can read below and find the points to help you in creating a perfect study plan for you.
1. Prepare Based On The Syllabus
The initial step to follow when you prepare for any of the competitive examinations is a thorough analysis of the syllabus. A candidate might get many materials, videos, and books in the market based on the competitive exams. Many candidates find it difficult to select the perfect materials for their preparation. In this regard, proper analysis of the syllabus is the best solution for you. Scrutinize the syllabus and remember to keep a copy of the syllabus with you. Whenever you attend classes or read a material, you can choose the better one based on the relevance of the topic in the syllabus. This could help you immensely in saving your time and effort in the preparation. There is no point in studying anything else unless you have covered the syllabus completely.
A detailed syllabus is uploaded to the official website of Kerala PSC. To download the detailed syllabus in pdf form, click here
2. Analyze Previous Year’s Question Paper
After you’ve finished examining the syllabus, you should go on to analyzing previous year’s question papers. Previous question papers will give you a good idea of the pattern and nature of the examination. Based on repeatedly asked questions you can identify the area of higher relevance. You can see the effectiveness of this strategy when you see a study material and immediately recognize the importance of the topic explained in the syllabus. You can easily remember the already asked questions and recognize the potent questions from a topic whenever you prepare. Talent Academy’s booklet and explanation can help you a lot in this part. You can be more productive by saving the extra time you put into the collection of questions, answers, and related facts. Click here to buy now.
3. Practice Mock Tests
A mock test is the best tool to acquaint you with the actual exam and a mock test enables you to evaluate your progress. While writing a mock test you can identify your weaker area and you should invest extra time in strengthening it. It will give you a better perspective on how to write the actual exam. By increasing your time management skills and problem-solving skills mock test prepares you to write the actual exam with maximum output. Try to practice at least one mock test a day to make sure that you follow the right preparation strategies. Analyze the mistakes we do in the mock tests and avoid repeating them in the actual exam. The previous year’s question booklet can also be used for the practice session.
4. Choose The Best Rank File For Your Preparation
Selecting the best rank file for your preparation is one of the important steps towards your goal. If you ask any winners about their secret behind their success they will always tell you about their favorite rank file. Every applicant may not get on track in their preparation in the early days, but a good rank file will lead you down the right road. Rank files serve as the basic material for the entire time during your preparation. The rank files prepared by Talent Academy are the most preferred rank file among the candidates of Kerala PSC. The rank file from Talent Academy has become very popular due to its high accuracy and it fills all the needs of an aspirant to perform well in the exams. It covers everything required for immediate success and includes every topic listed in the syllabus. You can avail of the books in all popular bookstalls and also online. Click here to buy.
5. Read A Newspaper Everyday
Newspapers are a good resource for current affairs and as PSC has increased the weightage for current affairs a candidate should regularly not down the current affairs to avoid the piling up of the subject. Apart from this, one should have a basic idea about the things that is happening around them to form an opinion, also sometimes PSC asks general knowledge questions related to current affairs. To score higher marks in current affairs you might need to use other resources which explain current affairs from an exam point of view. For this, you can use the Talent Academy’s Current Affairs Special Edition which includes the important current affairs of 2019, 2020, and 2021. For daily current affairs updates, you can watch the YouTube and website link which are very useful for every competitive exam.
6. Join a Coaching Institute
To gain entry into the government services as early as possible you will require extra support other than self-study. With the assistance of experienced educators, you can crack the exam with less effort. If you wish to achieve a government job through this Civil Excise Officer examination, do not wait to join the courses provided by Talent Academy. We provide regular exams and materials which will sharpen your practice.
A systematic and committed preparation program will assist you in passing the exam with a top rank. Your goal should not only be to pass the cut-off, but also to get the job as soon as possible. So, until you arrive there, live every moment of your life with this dream in mind and avoid any distractions. All the best for your preparation.
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