Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Syllabus (Mains) & Exam Pattern 2026 | Topics & Weightage

Candidates preparing for the Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Mains Exam 2026 should understand the latest syllabus and exam pattern before starting their preparation. The KAT Assistant Mains syllabus covers the subjects and topics included in the examination. A clear idea of the syllabus helps candidates plan their studies effectively. Check this page for the KAT Assistant Syllabus 2026, exam date, exam pattern, syllabus PDF download steps and preparation tips.

Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Main Exam Date 2026

The Kerala PSC Assistant Main exam 2026 is an important recruitment examination for candidates seeking the Assistant post under the Kerala Administrative Tribunal. The recruitment is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) under category 269/2025. The KAT Assistant Main Examination is scheduled for 8 December 2026, Tuesday. 

Candidates can download their hall tickets from 23 November 2026 through the official Kerala PSC portal. The post offers a pay scale of ₹39,300 to ₹83,000. Candidates included in the eligible list should check the examination schedule, download the hall ticket on time and understand the exam pattern and syllabus before appearing for the examination.

Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Exam Pattern 2026

Knowing the Kerala PSC KAT Assistant exam pattern 2026 helps candidates understand the exam structure, marks, duration and question format. The exam will be conducted in OMR/Online mode and the duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Understanding the pattern helps candidates plan their preparation and manage time effectively. 

Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Syllabus 2026 (Mains) in Detail

Check the detailed Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Syllabus (Mains) 2026 below and get a clear idea of the subjects and topics covered in the examination. The syllabus includes General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning, General English, Regional Language and Law. 

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 

(i) HISTORY (2 Marks) 

• 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 Kerala Movement- Political and Social History of Kerala after 1956. 
• India - Political History- Establishment of the British- First War of Independence – Formation of INC- Swadeshi Movement- Social Reform movement- Newspapers - Literature and Arts during the freedom struggle – Independence Movement & Mahatma Gandhi - India’s independent – Post independent period - State reorganization – Development in Science, Education, and Technology – Foreign policy. 
• 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 Organizations 

ii) GEOGRAPHY (2 Marks) 

• Basics of Geography – Earth Structure – Atmosphere, Rocks, Landforms, Pressure Belt and Winds, Temperature and Seasons, Global Issues- Global Warming- Various forms of Pollution, Maps- Topographic Maps and Signs, Remote Sensing – Geographic Information System, Oceans and its various movements – Continents, – Nations and their 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- Railways- Air. 
• Kerala - Physiography- Districts and its features - Rivers- Climate – Natural Vegetation - Wild life - Agriculture and research centers – Minerals and Industries - Energy Sources - Transport system – Road - Water- Railway- Air

(iii) ECONOMICS (2 Marks) 

• India : Economy, Five Year Plans, New Economic Reforms, Planning Commission and Niti Aayog, Financial Institutions, Agriculture – Major Crops, Green Revolution, Minerals. Direct and indirect taxes in India, GST in India- rationale and structure of GST, benefits of GST. 

(iv) LIFE SCIENCE & PUBLIC HEALTH (2 Marks) 

• Basic facts of Human Body 
• Vitamins and Minerals and their Deficiency Diseases
• Communicable Diseases and Causative Organisms
• Kerala – Welfare activities in Health Sector
• Lifestyle Diseases
• Basic Health Facts
• Environment and Environmental Hazards

(v) PHYSICS (1 Mark)  

• Branches of Physics –Matter - Units, Measurements - Physical Quantities. 
• Motion - Newton’s Laws of Motion - Third law – Momentum - Projectile Motion - Uses of Third Law - Achievements in space missions in India ISRO
• Light - Lens, Mirrors - Problems based on r = 2f - Different phenomena of Light - Rainbow - Colours of different materials - Electromagnetic Spectrum – IR rays- UV rays - X rays - Photoelectric Effect. 
• Sound - Different types of Waves - Velocity of Sound in different media - Resonance – Reverberation. 
• Force - Different types of Forces – Friction - Advantages and disadvantages of Friction - Liquid Pressure - Buoyant Force – Archimedes Principle - Pascal’s law – Density - Relative density- Adhesive Cohesive forces- Capillarity - Viscous force - Surface tension. 
• Gravitation - Centripetal Force - Centrifugal Force - Escape Velocity, Satellites - Escape Velocity - Weight Mass - value of ‘g’- 'g' in different places. 
• Heat - Temperature - Different types of thermometers – Humidity - Relative Humidity.
• Work - Energy - Power - Simple problems relating to Work, Energy, Power, Levers - Different types of Levers.

(vi) CHEMISTRY (1 Mark) 

• Atom - Molecule - States of Matter – Allotropy - Gas laws - Aqua regia.
• Elements - Periodic Table-Metals &Non metals-Chemical Physical   changes- Chemical reactions-Solutions, Mixtures, Compounds. 
• Metals - Non metals – Alloys – Acids, Bases - pH value - Alkaloids

(vii) ARTS, SPORTS, LITERATURE AND CULTURE (1 Mark) 

Arts 

• Important Audio Visual Art Forms of Kerala- Famous Places, Institutions, Personalities, Artistes and Writers related to origin, development, extension and practice of these Art Forms. 

Sports 

• Famous Sports personalities of Kerala, India and World – their Sports Events, achievements and awards
• Important Awards – Corresponding Fields , Winners 
• Famous Trophies – Related Events and Sports Items
• Number of Players in Important Sports Items  
• Important Terms associated with various Sports and Games  
• Olympics - Basic Facts, Venues / Countries, Famous Performances and Personalities- India in Olympics-Winter Olympics & Para Olympics  
• Asian Games, Afro-Asian Games, CommonWealth Games, SAF Games – Venues, Countries, Performance of India, other facts 
• National Games  
• Games - Events, Players, Achievements  
• National Sports / Games , Events of various Countries

Literature 

• Malayalam - Important Literary Movements – Icons and their first works
• Main works of Literature related to each movement and their authors  
• Writers – Pen name and Nick name  
• Famous Works and Characters
• Famous Quotes – Books and Authors  
• Beginning of Journalism in Kerala – Pioneers, Journals and Publications 
• Famous Awards/ Honours – Writers and their works 
• Malayalam Writers who won the Jnanpith Award and related facts 
• Malayalam Cinema - Origin, Development, Milestones, Pioneers, National Awards 

Culture 

• Kerala - Important Celebrations -Places associated with such Celebrations, Important Festivals
• Kerala - Cultural Centres, Worship Places, Cultural Leaders and their  Contributions

(viii) BASICS OF COMPUTER (1 Mark) 

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)

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) 
• E-governance  

Cyber Crimes and Cyber Laws 

• Types of crimes (Awareness level)
• IT Act and Other laws (Awareness level) 

2. CURRENT AFFAIRS (8 Marks)

3. SIMPLE ARITHMETIC, MENTAL ABILITY AND REASONING

(i). SIMPLE ARITHMETIC (5 Marks)  

• 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 

(ii). MENTAL & REASONING (5 Marks)  

• Series 
• Problems on Mathematical Signs 
• Verifying Positions.  
• Analogy- Word Analogy, Alphabet Analogy, Number Analogy 
• Odd man out 
• Numerical Ability  
• Coding and Decoding 
• Family Relations 
• Sense of Direction 
• Time and Angles
• Time in a clock and its reflection 
• Date and Calendar 
• Clerical Ability 

4. GENERAL ENGLISH  

(i). ENGLISH GRAMMAR (5 Marks)

• Types of Sentences and Interchange of Sentences. 
• Different Parts of Speech. 
• Agreement of Subject and Verb. 
• Articles - The Definite and the Indefinite Articles. 
• Uses of Primary and Modal 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

(ii) VOCABULARY (5 Marks)  

• 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 

5. REGIONAL LANGUAGE (10 Marks) 

MALAYALAM

• പദശുദ്ധി
• വാക്യശുദ്ധി
• പരിഭാഷ
• ഒറ്റപ്പദം
• പര്യായം
• വിപരീത പദം
• ശൈലികൾ പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ
• സമാനപദം
• ചേർത്തെഴുതുക
• സ്ത്രീലിംഗം
• പുല്ലിംഗം
• വചനം
• പിരിച്ചെഴുതൽ
• ഘടക പദം (വാക്യം ചേർത്തെഴുതുക)

KANNADA  

• Word Purity / Correct Word  
• Correct Sentence  
• Translation  
• One Word / Single Word / One Word Substitution  5. Synonyms  
• Antonyms  
• Idioms and Proverbs  
• Equivalent Word 
• Join the Word  
• Feminine Gender, Masculine Gender  
• Number  
• Sort and Write

TAMIL

• Correct Word  
• Correct Structure of Sentence  
• Translation  
• Single Word  
• Synonyms  
• Antonyms / Opposite  
• Phrases and Proverbs  
• Equal Word  
• Join the Word  
• Gender Classification – Feminine, Masculine  
• Singular, Plural  
• Separate  
• Adding Phrases

5 . LAW (50 Marks)

MODULE 1: JURISPRUDENCE, LEGAL THEORY, PRINCIPLES OF LEGISLATION, LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING AND INTERPRETATION (5 Marks)

Definition and schools of jurisprudence- theories of justice-relationship between law and morality- sources of law including legislation, custom, precedent and international conventions and treaties- doctrine of stare decisis- ratio decidendi - obiter dicta - overruling – prospective overruling – elements of law including legal right, duty, liability, property, ownership, possession and title; and their classifications- Utilitarian theory of legislation- general principles of interpretation- construction of statutes grammatical rule- logical rule- golden rule- mischief rule- ejusdem generis rule specific principles of interpretation- contextual interpretation- historical interpretation contemporaneous exposition- in pari materia- in bonam partem- strict interpretation beneficial interpretation- interpretation of penal statutes and fiscal statutes interpretation of Constitution- different kinds of statutes- contents of a statute- non obstante clause- proviso- General Clauses Act, 1897.

MODULE 2: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW (5 Marks) 

Constituent Assembly-preamble-citizenship- fundamental rights- directive principles fundamental duties- structure of Governments- Union Executive, Parliament and Judiciary- State Executive, Legislature and Judiciary- Local Self Government Institutions (LSGIs)- important Constitutional amendments (42, 44, 52, 73, 74, 86, 91, 97, 101, 102, 103, 104)- Constitutional authorities and their functions - Comptroller and Auditor General, Attorney General, Advocate General, Election Commission of India, State Election Commission, Union Public Service Commission, State Public Service Commission- Finance Commission- State Finance Commission- GST Council- distribution of legislative powers- Union List- State List- Concurrent List National Commission for Scheduled Castes- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes-National Commission for Backward Classes- official language-regional languages-language of the Supreme Court, High Courts, etc-special directives relating to languages- writ jurisdiction- Public Interest Litigation- judicial review Constitutional amendment and basic structure theory- scope and evolution of administrative law- delegated legislation and its legislative and judicial controls Constitutional law remedies against administrative arbitrariness- doctrine of ultra vires administrative discretion and its controls- administrative adjudication-principles of natural justice- post decisional hearing – exception to the principles of natural justice statutory remedies – contractual and tortious liability of the administration – privileges and immunities of administration in suits to withhold documents- rule of law legitimate expectation-promissory estoppel- maladministration and remedies- statutory provisions relating to Lokpal, Lokayuktha, CVC and prevention of corruption – right to information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 – exemptions- powers and functions of Information Commission- Constitutional protection of civil servants – services under the Union and the States- Administrative Tribunals under Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985- right to public services- The Kerala State Right to Service Act, 2012.

MODULE 3: MAJOR SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL LAWS (CRIMINAL) - IPC & CRPC (5 Marks) 

Concept of crime- general explanations or definitions under Indian Penal Code, 1860- principles of criminal liability, absolute liability, vicarious liability and constructive liability– general exceptions – punishments under IPC- abetment- conspiracy- offences against State, offences against public tranquility – offences against human body – offences against property – offences against public health, safety, convenience, decency and morality– illegal gratification – offences by or against public servants– false evidence- offences against public justice, marriage, religion, election and reputation- offences relating to documents and property marks- classification of offences under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973- functionaries under Criminal Procedure Code and their powers and functions – arrest – detention- investigation inquiry- inquest- search and seizure – classification and powers of criminal courts executive magistrates and their powers- public prosecutors- cognizance of offence and commencement of judicial proceedings –processes to compel the attendance of persons and production of documents- bail –anticipatory bail- fair trial – charge – discharge acquittal- trial of summons case, warrant case and sessions case – summary trial compoundable offence-plea bargaining- judgment –appeal – reference - revision inherent powers- execution of sentence- remission- commutation and other connected matters – maintenance of wives, children and parents- victim compensation.

MODULE 4: MAJOR SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL LAWS (CIVIL) – CONTRACTS, TORTS & CPC (5 Marks) 

Law relating to contracts- Indian Contract Act, 1872- interpretation clause- capacity of parties- agreement, contract and ingredients- communication, acceptance and revocation of proposals- contracts, voidable contracts and void agreements- contingent contracts- quasi contracts- quantum meruit – consideration –performance of contracts modes of discharge- consequences of breach of contract- elements vitiating consent indemnity and guarantee- bailment- agency-pledge- provisions relating to sale of goods under the Sale of Goods Act, 1930- partnership under the Partnership Act, 1932- limited liability partnership under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008- standard form contracts- online contracts- click wrap agreements- browse wrap agreements shrink wrap agreements- statutory provisions relating to online contracts under the Information Technology Act, 2000- definition of tort- development of the law of torts through case law- tortious liability- strict liability- absolute liability- vicarious liability liability relating to animals- negligence- remoteness of damage- contributory negligence- general defences- foreign tort- framework of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908- suits of civil nature- stay of suits- res judicata- conclusiveness of foreign judgments- notice- reply notice- place of suing- general rules regarding pleadings plaint- written statement- set off – counter claim- parties to suits- jointer of parties- misjointer of parties- non- jointer of parties- framing of issues- summons – modes of service of summons- appearance of parties- consequence of non-appearance, ex parte decree, setting aside ex-parte decree, examination of parties by the court – discovery and inspection- adjournment- amendment of pleadings- judgment, order and decree execution– modes of execution- precept- garnishee order- caveat- costs- appeal – second appeal- reference- review- revision- inherent powers- arrest and attachment before judgment – injunction – receiver- commission- special proceedings such as suits in particular cases- suit against government- inter pleader suit- suing in forma pauperis- suit by or against minors- representative suits- commercial disputes and the provisions of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 relating to the constitution of Commercial Courts, Commercial Appellate Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division in High Courts - jurisdiction, powers, authority and procedure of Gram Nyayalayas under the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008- law of limitation- the Limitation Act, 1963- specific reliefs provided under the Specific Relief Act, 1963

MODULE 5: LAW OF EVIDENCE (5 Marks) 

Relevancy of facts as provided under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872– admissions and confessions – dying declaration – opinion evidence- character evidence – hearsay evidence- similar facts- oral and documentary evidence – doctrine of estoppel – burden of proof – competency of witnesses – privileged communications- examination of witnesses – presumptions – accomplice – approver – judicial notice –admissibility of electronic evidence- relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000

MODULE 6: LAW OF PROPERTY (5 Marks) 

Concept of property – general principles of transfer under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 – property that cannot be transferred- effect of transfer – rule against inalienability – rule against perpetuity – doctrine of election- transfer to unborn covenants running with land- doctrine of apportionment- transfer by non-owners direction for accumulation- conditional transfer- part performance- doctrine of lis pendence- fraudulent transfer- doctrine of acceleration- sale of immovable property – mortgage – lease – exchange – gift – actionable claims –provisions relating to easements and licenses under the Indian Easements Act, 1882- concept of incorporeal property- intellectual property- law relating to patent- copyright- design- trade mark service mark- geographical indications

MODULE 7: LAW RELATING TO LAND AND ENVIRONMENT (5 Marks) 

Acts and Rules relating to land acquisition for public purpose- land reforms- land ceiling- land assignment- revenue recovery- paddy fields- wetland- land conservancy land development- building lease and rent control- sand mining- environmental protection- control of air pollution, noise and water pollution- wild life protection protection of rights of forest dwellers- public liability insurance- Green Tribunal biological diversity- protection of forests- statutory authorities for the protection of environment, their composition, powers and functions- Constitutional provisions for environmental protection- contributions of judiciary to environmental jurisprudence polluter pay- precautionary principle- absolute liability- sustainable development public trust doctrine- public interest litigations- functions and powers of the LSGIs relating to land, buildings and environment

How to Download Kerala Administrative Tribunal Assistant Syllabus 2026 PDF?

Candidates can easily download the Kerala PSC Kerala Administrative Tribunal Assistant syllabus 2026 PDF from the official Kerala PSC website. Follow the steps below:

• Visit the official Kerala PSC website.
• Go to the Recruitment section.
• Select the Syllabus option.
• Search for Assistant – Kerala Administrative Tribunal (Category No. 269/2025).
• Click on the relevant syllabus link.
• Open the KAT Assistant Syllabus 2026 PDF.
• Click the Download option and save the PDF for future reference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Main Exam 2026 date?

The Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Main Exam 2026 is scheduled for 8 December 2026, Tuesday.

2. What is the category number for the KAT Assistant post?

The KAT Assistant post comes under Category No. 269/2025.

3. When can candidates download the PSC KAT Assistant hall ticket?

Candidates can download the KAT Assistant hall ticket from 23 November 2026 through the Kerala PSC website.

4. What is the duration of the KAT Assistant Main Exam?

The KAT Assistant Main exam 2026 has a duration of 1 hour 30 minutes.

5. How many marks are allotted for Law in the KAT Assistant exam?

Law carries 50 marks, making it the highest-mark section in the KAT Assistant Main Exam syllabus.

6. Where can candidates download the KAT Assistant Syllabus 2026 PDF?

Candidates can download the KAT Assistant Syllabus 2026 PDF from the official Kerala PSC website by going to the Syllabus section and searching for Assistant - Kerala Administrative Tribunal (Category No. 269/2025).

7. What is the pay scale of the KAT Assistant post?

The pay scale for the KAT Assistant post is ₹39,300 - ₹83,000.