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Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

Kerala Public Service Commission — Civil Excise Officer (Trainee), Excise Department. Practise 2 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

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Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer at a glance

Main exam
100 objective questions · 100 marks
Negative mark
1/3 mark for each wrong answer
Special topics
20 marks — Abkari, NDPS, COTPA, IT Act & more
Medium
Malayalam (English part in English)
ModePlus Two Level Prelims → main examination → physical efficiency test → ranked list
FrequencyAs per Kerala PSC notifications — district-wise ranked lists
LanguagesMalayalam (Tamil / Kannada for linguistic minorities); General English part in English
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC), ThiruvananthapuramLast updated 30 September 2026

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Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer topic-wise tests & syllabus

24 topic tests across 6 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

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Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer sample questions

A few real Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.

General KnowledgeSample 1

The first European fort in India, Fort Manuel (1503), was built by the Portuguese at:

  • A.Kochi
  • B.Kozhikode
  • C.Kollam
  • D.Kannur

Solution: The Portuguese built Fort Manuel at Kochi in 1503 with the Raja of Kochi's permission.

Current AffairsSample 2

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for discoveries related to:

  • A.Macroscopic quantum tunnelling in electric circuits
  • B.Blue LEDs
  • C.Exoplanets
  • D.Gravitational waves

Solution: John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis were honoured for showing quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electrical circuit.

Simple Arithmetic & Mental AbilitySample 3

What is 15% of 360?

  • A.54
  • B.72
  • C.60
  • D.48

Solution: 10% of 360 = 36 and 5% = 18; 36 + 18 = 54.

General EnglishSample 4

Choose the correct question tag: Nobody called me, ___?

  • A.did they
  • B.didn't he
  • C.didn't they
  • D.did he

Solution: 'Nobody' is negative and takes a positive tag with 'they': did they?

MalayalamSample 5

'പ്രശംസ' എന്നർത്ഥം വരുന്ന പദത്തിന്റെ ശരിയായ രൂപം ഏത്?

  • A.അഭിനന്ദനം
  • B.അഭിനണ്ടനം
  • C.അഭിനന്ദണം
  • D.അഭിനന്തനം

Solution: ശരിയായ രൂപം 'അഭിനന്ദനം'. (Correct spelling: abhinandanam.)

Special Topics (Excise)Sample 6

The Kerala Abkari Act is known as Act ___ of 1077 (Malayalam Era).

  • A.4
  • B.17
  • C.10
  • D.1

Solution: The Abkari Act in force in Kerala is Act 1 of 1077 (M.E.), a Travancore-era law later extended to the whole state.

About the Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer exam

Recruits Civil Excise Officers (Trainee) for the Kerala State Excise Department, which enforces the Abkari Act and the NDPS Act, regulates liquor and runs campaigns against alcohol and drug abuse.

What does a Civil Excise Officer do?

Civil Excise Officers are the frontline staff of the Kerala Excise Department. They carry out raids and checks under the Abkari Act and the NDPS Act, inspect licensed liquor premises, detect illicit liquor and drugs, and take part in awareness campaigns such as Vimukthi.

Selection is through Kerala PSC: the Plus Two Level Prelims first, then a post-specific main examination, followed by physical measurements and an efficiency test. A ranked list is then published for each district.

How to prepare for the main examination

The 20-mark special-topics section is what sets this exam apart — and it rewards focused study. Learn the key definitions and sections of the Abkari Act, the NDPS Act (especially sections 20, 21, 22 and 50 and the small/commercial quantity rules), COTPA sections 4 to 7, the foreign liquor licence types and the basic chemistry of alcohol.

The rest of the paper follows the usual Kerala PSC pattern: 40 marks of GK with the Constitution carrying 8, plus current affairs, arithmetic, English and Malayalam. Take full timed mocks and keep the 1/3 negative mark in mind.

Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Qualification
Plus Two (HSE) or equivalent, as specified in the notification.
Age
Within the limits in the notification, with relaxation for reserved categories per Kerala government rules.
Physical standards
Prescribed height, chest and vision standards, and a physical efficiency test — see the notification for the exact figures.
Prelims
Candidates must first clear the Plus Two Level Common Preliminary Examination.
Women
Women candidates apply for the separate Women Civil Excise Officer post where notified.

Exam pattern & marking

SubjectQuestionsMarks
General KnowledgeHistory 5, Geography 5, Economics 5, Indian Constitution 8, Kerala governance 3, Life science & public health 4, Physics 3, Chemistry 3, Arts/sports/literature/culture 44040
Current AffairsNational, Kerala and world events1010
Simple Arithmetic & Mental AbilityArithmetic 5 and mental ability 51010
General EnglishGrammar 5 and vocabulary 51010
Regional Language (Malayalam)Spelling, sentence correction, translation, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, sandhi, gender1010
Special TopicsAbkari Act 4, NDPS Act 2, Distillery & Warehouse Rules 3, Foreign Liquor Rules 3, COTPA 3, Campaign against Alcoholism 3, IT Act 22020
Total100100

The Civil Excise Officer main examination is an objective paper of 100 questions for 100 marks, with one-third of a mark deducted for every wrong answer. Twenty marks come from post-specific special topics — the Abkari Act, NDPS Act, Distillery & Warehouse Rules, Foreign Liquor Rules, COTPA, the campaign against alcoholism and the IT Act. These mocks follow that distribution exactly, open in Malayalam by default (the English part stays in English), and never repeat a question across mocks. Mock timing is 1 hour 30 minutes; confirm the actual duration on your admission ticket.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (mock timing — confirm on your admission ticket).

How to prepare for Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer

A proven, focused Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.

  1. 1

    Master the special topics

    Twenty marks come from excise laws. Learn Abkari definitions, NDPS sections and quantities, COTPA sections, FL licence types and the IT Act offences.

  2. 2

    Know the chemistry of alcohol

    Ethanol vs methanol, denatured spirit, fermentation, molasses and proof spirit are asked directly in the Distillery & Warehouse Rules module.

  3. 3

    Give the Constitution extra time

    At 8 marks it is the largest GK block. Focus on Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, key amendments and the three lists.

  4. 4

    Keep current affairs fresh

    Ten marks come from recent events. Revise the last year's national, Kerala, sports and award news every week.

  5. 5

    Train for the physical test

    The written exam is only one stage. Build running and endurance fitness alongside your study.

  6. 6

    Take full timed mocks

    Every mock here follows the official split with fresh questions — none repeat. Review each mistake.

Civil Excise Officer selection

Candidates short-listed from the Plus Two Level Prelims write a 100-mark main examination, with one-third of a mark deducted for every wrong answer. Those who qualify must also meet the physical standards and clear a physical efficiency test before the ranked list is published.

Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer marks vs. rank

Score rangeStageWhat it takes
Plus Two Level PrelimsScreeningClear the cut-off to be short-listed
Main examinationDecisiveYour score sets your rank
Physical measurement & efficiency testQualifyingMust meet the prescribed standards
Ranked listDistrict-wiseAdvice in rank order as vacancies arise

Stages at a glance

Main examination100 marks

Indicative marks: 1/3 negative mark per wrong answer

Special topics20 marks

Indicative marks: Excise laws and related subjects

Physical testQualifying

Indicative marks: Standards as per notification

Reserved categoriesRelaxed

Indicative marks: As per Kerala government rules

Mark distribution and special-topic modules follow the official Kerala PSC detailed syllabus for Civil Excise Officer (Trainee). Legal provisions are summarised for exam practice and may be amended; physical standards, age limits, dates and vacancies are set in each notification — always confirm at keralapsc.gov.in.

Posts filled through this recruitment

Civil Excise Officers are the uniformed field staff of the Excise Department. The table shows the posts filled through this recruitment and the stages involved.

PostDepartmentSelectionStage
Civil Excise Officer (Trainee)Excise DepartmentPrelims + main + physical testDistrict-wise ranked list
Women Civil Excise Officer (Trainee)Excise DepartmentPrelims + main + physical testDistrict-wise ranked list

A representative set of institutes that admit through Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer. Many more posts participate in the counselling process.

Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer important dates

The typical Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.

  1. Notification

    As per the Kerala PSC exam calendar

  2. Plus Two Level Common Prelims

    As per the Kerala PSC exam calendar

  3. Main examination

    After the prelims short list

  4. Physical measurement & efficiency test

    For candidates who qualify the main exam

  5. Ranked list

    After all stages

Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer aspirants ask most.

What is the pattern of the Civil Excise Officer main exam?

100 objective questions for 100 marks: General Knowledge 40, Current Affairs 10, Arithmetic & Mental Ability 10, General English 10, Malayalam 10 and Special Topics 20.

What are the special topics?

The Abkari Act (4 marks), NDPS Act (2), Distillery & Warehouse Rules (3), Foreign Liquor Rules (3), COTPA (3), Campaign against Alcoholism (3) and the Information Technology Act (2).

Is there negative marking?

Yes — one-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer.

Do I need to clear a prelims first?

Yes. Civil Excise Officer is a Plus Two level post, so candidates are short-listed through the Plus Two Level Common Preliminary Examination before the main exam.

Do the mocks repeat questions?

No. Each full mock follows the official split with its own questions, and topic tests do not overlap.

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