Kerala PSC Station Officer (Trainee) – Fire and Rescue Services Syllabus
സ്റ്റേഷൻ ഓഫീസർ (ട്രെയിനി) – അഗ്നിരക്ഷാ സേവന വകുപ്പ് – സിലബസ്
Degree level preliminary and main exams · Category No. 047/2026
The full syllabus, organised section by section with the marks for each part: 8 sections and 47 topics, 100 marks in all. Tick topics off as you study and practise each part with the mock tests.
Detailed syllabus for Station Officer (Trainee) in Fire and Rescue Services, Category No. 047/2026. It is an objective multiple-choice test (OMR/online) for 100 marks with questions in English. At the previous recruitment (Cat. No. 093/2020) it lasted 1 hour 30 minutes. There are 8 parts at science degree level. Candidates must also pass a Physical Efficiency Test by qualifying in at least 5 of 8 events. Questions may also come from other topics prescribed for the educational qualification of the post.
- Sections
- 8
- Topics
- 47
- Total marks
- 100
Exam pattern & marks · പരീക്ഷാ ഘടന
| Section | Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Part I – Physicsഭൗതികശാസ്ത്രം | 4 | 12 marks |
| 2. Part II – Chemistryരസതന്ത്രം | 3 | 12 marks |
| 3. Part III – Zoologyജന്തുശാസ്ത്രം | 4 | 12 marks |
| 4. Part IV – Botanyസസ്യശാസ്ത്രം | 6 | 12 marks |
| 5. Part V – Mathematicsഗണിതശാസ്ത്രം | 7 | 12 marks |
| 6. Part VI – Job Related Topicsജോലിസംബന്ധമായ വിഷയങ്ങൾ | 9 | 20 marks |
| 7. Part VII – Renaissance in Kerala, General Knowledge and Current Affairsകേരള നവോത്ഥാനം, പൊതുവിജ്ഞാനം, ആനുകാലികം | 9 | 10 marks |
| 8. Part VIII – Computer Scienceകമ്പ്യൂട്ടർ സയൻസ് | 5 | 10 marks |
| Total | 47 | 100 marks |
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Part I – Physicsഭൗതികശാസ്ത്രം
12 marks- Module 1 – Properties of Matter (3 marks): three moduli of elasticity, surface tension (shape of drops, excess pressure, capillary rise, variation with temperature), streamline and turbulent flow, equation of continuity, Bernoulli's theorem and applications, viscosity, Stokes' formula
- Module 2 – Thermal Physics (2 marks): thermal conductivity, Wiedemann-Franz law, radiation of heat, Stefan's law, zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes, specific heat capacities, Carnot's heat engine, entropy
- Module 3 – Optics (3 marks): superposition principle, coherent sources, double slit and thin film interference, Newton's rings, Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, diffraction grating, laser principle and He-Ne laser, step index and graded index optical fibres, numerical aperture
- Module 4 – Modern Physics (4 marks): black body radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, Bohr model of hydrogen atom, wave nature of particles, uncertainty principle, vector atom model, L-S and J-J coupling, Zeeman, anomalous Zeeman, Paschen-Back and Stark effects, crystalline solids (unit cell, lattices, Miller indices), nucleus (binding energy, fission, fusion)
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Part II – Chemistryരസതന്ത്രം
12 marks- Module 1 – Inorganic Chemistry (4 marks): atomic structure, periodicity and s, p, d, f blocks, hydrogen and hydrides, hardness of water, chemical bonding, theories of acids and bases, solubility product and common ion effect, theory of titrations and indicators, gravimetric analysis, steps in metallurgy, air, water, soil, noise, thermal and radioactive pollution
- Module 2 – Organic Chemistry (4 marks): nomenclature, addition, substitution and elimination reactions, preparation and properties of hydrocarbons and functional group compounds (alcohols, phenols, ethers, epoxides, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, nitro compounds), petroleum refining, knocking, octane and cetane number, cracking, polymers (thermoplastics, thermosetting plastics, rubber)
- Module 3 – Physical Chemistry (4 marks): gaseous state, laws of thermodynamics and enthalpies, chemical kinetics and Arrhenius equation, catalysis, photochemistry, adsorption, chemical equilibrium and Le Chatelier's principle, pH, buffers and salt hydrolysis, electrochemistry (Kohlrausch's law, cells, fuel cells), UV-Vis, IR, NMR, ESR and mass spectroscopy
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Part III – Zoologyജന്തുശാസ്ത്രം
12 marks- Module 1 (3 marks): balanced diet, protein energy malnutrition, vitamins and minerals, blood composition, blood groups and clotting, heart and circulation, blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases (arteriosclerosis, myocardial infarction, ECG, angiogram, angioplasty), transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide, respiratory disorders, carbon monoxide poisoning, effects of smoking
- Module 2 (3 marks): types and ultrastructure of muscles, muscle proteins, physiology of muscle contraction (twitch, all-or-none law, tetanus, fatigue, oxygen debt, rigor mortis), brain and neurons, nerve impulse, synapse and neurotransmitters, reflex action, EEG, endocrine glands, hormones and disorders
- Module 3 (3 marks): cell theory, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cell organelles, chromatin and nucleosome, Watson-Crick model of DNA, polytene and lampbrush chromosomes, karyotype, pedigree analysis, DNA fingerprinting, Down's, Edward's, Klinefelter's and Turner's syndromes, phenylketonuria, alkaptonuria, albinism
- Module 4 (3 marks): innate and acquired, active and passive, humoral and cell-mediated immunity, T cells, B cells and plasma cells, primary and secondary lymphoid organs, antigens, haptens and epitopes, structure and classes of antibodies, hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency diseases, immunisation and vaccination
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Part IV – Botanyസസ്യശാസ്ത്രം
12 marks- Module 1 – The Plant Kingdom (2 marks): plant cell and tissues, totipotency, algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms, adaptations of mesophytes, hydrophytes, epiphytes and halophytes
- Module 2 – Plant Morphology and Anatomy (3 marks): modifications of root, stem and leaf, racemose and cymose inflorescence, types of fruits, primary structure of dicot and monocot stem, root and leaf, normal and anomalous secondary growth
- Module 3 – Plant Physiology (3 marks): transpiration pull theory, Munch hypothesis and bidirectional translocation, cyclic and non-cyclic electron flow, Calvin cycle, Warburg effect, growth curve, auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, abscisic acid, ethylene
- Module 4 – Economic Botany (2 marks): major pulses, cereals and millets, sugarcane, Beta vulgaris, cotton, hemp, mustard, sunflower, oil palm, coconut, useful parts of jackfruit, pineapple and coconut
- Module 5 – Plant Biodiversity and Conservation (2 marks): biodiversity hotspots, environmental protection laws, deforestation, forest fires, ex-situ and in-situ conservation, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and botanic gardens of India and Kerala
- Environmental Science: air, water, soil, marine, noise and thermal pollution, solid waste management (minimisation, recycling, reuse, eco-friendly products, e-waste), climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone depletion
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Part V – Mathematicsഗണിതശാസ്ത്രം
12 marks- Module 1 – Linear Algebra (2 marks): matrix multiplication, determinants, transpose, symmetric and Hermitian matrices, rank, characteristic roots, Cayley-Hamilton theorem
- Module 2 – Complex Numbers (2 marks): real and imaginary parts, polar form, products, quotients and powers, modulus, roots, nth roots of unity
- Module 3 – Analytic Geometry (1 mark): distance formula, straight lines, angle between lines, circle, ellipse, parabola and hyperbola, polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates
- Module 4 – Calculus (2 marks): limits, indeterminate forms, L'Hopital's rule, continuity, derivatives, increasing and decreasing functions, maxima and minima, concavity, points of inflexion
- Module 5 – First Order Differential Equations (1 mark): order and degree, separable, linear, exact and homogeneous equations
- Module 6 – Vector Calculus (2 marks): dot and cross products, projections, scalar triple product, gradient, divergence, curl, solenoidal and irrotational vectors
- Module 7 – Abstract Algebra (2 marks): groups, subgroups, cyclic groups, permutations, rings, integral domains, ideals, fields
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Part VI – Job Related Topicsജോലിസംബന്ധമായ വിഷയങ്ങൾ
20 marks- Basics of Fire (2 marks): fire triangle, basics of extinguishment, spread of fire, fire extinguishers, properties of water
- Heat and Combustion (4 marks): flash point, fire point, flammability range, critical temperature and pressure, types of combustion, smoke and ventilation, modes of heat transfer
- Electricity (2 marks): Ohm's law, conductors and insulators, Joule's law, static electricity, earthing, bonding and grounding, lightning protection, electrostatic sparks and electric arcs, transformers
- Basic Life Support and First Aid (3 marks): concept of first aid, CPR, bleeding, fractures, burns, choking, drowning, snake bite
- Fluid Mechanics (1 mark): Bernoulli's theorem and Venturi effect, Pascal's law, velocity and flow, flow of water through pipes, jet reaction
- Pumps (2 marks): types of pumps, pump efficiency, priming systems, pump cooling systems
- Hazardous Chemicals (2 marks): acids and alkalis, explosives, water-reactive chemicals, radioactive materials, storage, handling and transport emergencies
- Liquid and Gaseous Fuels (2 marks): petroleum products, LPG, LNG, CNG, cryogenic gases, UVCE, BLEVE
- Building Construction (2 marks): structural fire protection, structural and construction elements, behaviour of construction materials in fire, fire resistance
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Part VII – Renaissance in Kerala, General Knowledge and Current Affairsകേരള നവോത്ഥാനം, പൊതുവിജ്ഞാനം, ആനുകാലികം
10 marks- Towards a new society: English education, missionary organisations, founding of schools and factories, printing presses including CMS Press
- Socio-religious reform movements: SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam
- Struggles and revolts: Upper cloth (Channar) agitation, Vaikom, Guruvayur, Paliyam and Kuttamkulam satyagrahas, Temple Entry Proclamation, Malayali Memorial, Ezhava Memorial, Malabar rebellion, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention Movement
- Role of the press: Malayali, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathrubhumi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, Al-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, Nasrani Deepika
- Awakening through literature: novels, drama, poetry, Purogamana Sahitya Prasthanam, Nataka Prasthanam, library movement
- Women and social change: Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A.V. Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu, Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandy, Lalithambika Antharjanam
- Leaders of the renaissance: Thycaud Ayya, Vaikunda Swamikal, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyankali, Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhatananda, Poikayil Yohannan, Dr. Palpu, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K.P. Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V.T. Bhattathiripad, Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi, Chavara Kuriakose Elias, T.K. Madhavan, K. Kelappan, A.K. Gopalan and others
- Literary figures: Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer, G. Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, O. Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, Kesavadev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varkey, S.K. Pottekkatt and others
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
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Part VIII – Computer Scienceകമ്പ്യൂട്ടർ സയൻസ്
10 marks- Hardware: input and output devices, primary and secondary memory, evolution and generations of computers
- Software: programming languages and types of errors, system and application software, operating systems, word processors, spreadsheets, databases, presentation and image editing packages, basic programming concepts (no specific language)
- Computer networks: LAN, WAN, MAN, network devices (media, switch, hub, router, bridge, gateway)
- Internet: WWW, e-mail, search engines, social media, web browsers, basics of HTML
- Cyber crimes and cyber laws: types of cyber crime, Information Technology Act and other relevant laws (awareness level)
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