Secretariat Assistant Exam Date 2025 - Prelims, Mains, Paper 1, Paper 2

The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) has officially announced the exam date for the Secretariat Assistant recruitment in 2025. As per the notification, the first stage of the Secretariat Assistant prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 24, 2025.

The Secretariat Assistant exam is part of the Degree Level Prelims Examination conducted by Kerala PSC. This means that all candidates appearing for the degree-level prelims exam will be writing the same test on the same date. The common preliminary exam approach allows candidates to qualify for multiple degree-level positions, making it an efficient system for recruitment. Aspirants must note that clearing the preliminary exam is mandatory to advance to the next stages of the selection process.

In this blog, we’ll break down all the key details—expected exam dates of prelims, mains, Paper 1, Paper 2, and everything else you need to know to stay ahead in your preparation.

Prelims Exam Date

The first stage is the Preliminary Exam, which serves as a screening test to shortlist candidates for the next round. This is objective-type exam includes questions from General Knowledge, Current Affairs, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. Candidates must secure the minimum cut-off marks to qualify for the next stage. The first stage of the Secretariat Assistant prelims exam is set for May 24, 2025, as per the official notification. Candidates must prepare accordingly to secure their place in the next stage.

Confirmation Date

Kerala PSC has set the confirmation date of secretariat assistant exam from February 20, 2025, to March 11, 2025. Candidates must log in to their PSC profile and confirm their participation within this window. Failing to confirm within the deadline will result in the candidate being unable to download the admission ticket and thereby being disqualified from appearing for the exam.

Main Exam Date

The Secretariat Assistant Main Exam is the second stage and focuses on assessing the in-depth knowledge and analytical abilities of candidates. This written examination includes descriptive and objective-type questions covering special topics related with this post.Mains exam will have two papers of 100 marks each . Each paper will consist of two papers of 1 hour and 15 minutes duration .Paper-I will be held from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Paper II will be held from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm. After the prelims exam, the mains exam is conducted for those who are eligible for it. So, of course, the mains exam date is released only after all the procedures of the prelims exam are completed. However, according to the PSC Annual Calendar notification released on January 1, the mains exam is likely to be held in the months of August - October.

The official date for the Secretariat Assistant Mains exam has not been announced yet by the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC). Candidates who clear the prelims will have to wait for further notifications regarding the Mains exam schedule. Since the Mains exam is the final stage of the selection process, staying updated on important announcements is crucial for all aspirants. To receive instant updates on the exam date, syllabus, and other important details, we recommend joining our WhatsApp channel, where we share the latest Kerala PSC updates. Alternatively, you can revisit this section later, as we will update it as soon as the official exam date is published. Keeping track of these updates will help candidates plan their preparation effectively and avoid missing any important deadlines.