Questions From NDPS Act & COTPA For Excise Inspector PSC Exam

In Kerala, Excise Inspectors serve as the primary enforcement link at the Range level. Their authority under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 and the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003 is extensive, specifically designed to curb drug trafficking and regulate tobacco use.

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Kerala Excise Inspector PSC Mock Exam

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Mock Test Pattern & Coverage

Total Questions: 100
Total Exam Time : 75 Minutes
Medium of Exam: Malayalam/ English
Difficulty Level: Same as the Original PSC Test

Excise Inspectors in Kerala are Empowered Officers as per Government Notifications. Their powers are from Sections 41, 42, 43, and 53 of the NDPS Act. You can expect questions in the upcoming Excise Inspector mains examination from the following topics.

Notification NO:	Name of the Post	Department
187/2025	Excise Inspector (Trainee)	Kerala Excise Department
188/2025	Excise Inspector (Trainee)	Kerala Excise Department

Kerala Excise Inspector PSC Questions From NDPS Act and COTPA

Act / Regulation	Primary Powers & Duties	Relevant Sections
NDPS Act, 1985	Entry & Search: Power to enter and search buildings or conveyances between sunrise and sunset (or anytime with recorded reasons). Seizure & Arrest: Power to seize drugs and arrest suspects in public or private places. Investigation: Invested with powers of an Officer-in-Charge of a Police Station to file complaints in court.	Sec 41, 42, 43, 53
COTPA, 2003	Public Smoking: Authority to fine individuals for smoking in public places. School Zones: Enforcement of 100-yard tobacco-free zones around educational institutions. Minors: Prevention of tobacco sales to persons under 18 years of age. Seizure: Power to seize tobacco products lacking mandatory pictorial warnings.	Sec 4, 6, 12, 13
Procedural Duties	Section 50 (NDPS): Duty to inform suspect of their right to be searched before a Gazetted Officer or Magistrate. Section 57 (NDPS): Mandatory report of arrest/seizure to superiors within 48 hours. Compounding (COTPA): Power to collect spot-fines for minor violations.	Sec 50, 57 (NDPS)

SN	Study Materials & Resources
1	Download Kerala Excise Inspector Question Papers
2	Kerala Excise Inspector Free Mock Test
3	The Latest Exam Notification Details

I recommend all students preparing for the Excise Inspector Mains examination study the content in the table. You will see the same in Special Topics section module 1.

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	Excise Enforcement & Anti-Narcotic Squad Duties
	Kerala Excise Inspector IT Act Study Notes
	Kerala Excise Inspector PSC Eligibility
	Hierarchical structure of Kerala Excise Department
	Duties of Range Offices
	PSC Questions From Distilleries, Breweries & Wineries

Students can check the complete list of Kerala PSC Exam Mock Test and Study Materials from this link.

Reference

https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-01/Excise_Inspector-%20CORRECTED.pdf
https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-08/noti-187-25.pdf
https://keralaexcise.gov.in/
https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/
https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-08/noti-188-25.pdf

Author: Hari Krishnan

Hari Krishnan is the senior tutor at GJR Institute's Thiruvananthapuram PSC Coaching branch. He is a postgraduate from Kerala University and has been training Kerala PSC aspirants since 2011. He is a recognized figure among the most successful Kerala PSC tutors in Thiruvananthapuram.

Qualified educators from the GJR Institute prepare the model questions and answers for the SysToSys Mock Test App from CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions. You can contact Hari at hari.krishnan@systosys.com.