Vacancies: 40 · Posts: 30+ · Type: Regular · Mode: Online · Fee: Nil · Apply: 31 July–02 September 2026 · Salary: ₹17,400–1,18,100 · Selection: Written/OMR/Online Test · Location: Kerala
Kerala Public Service Commission has released a fresh Extraordinary Gazette covering Category Nos. 73/2026 to 128/2026 with 40 vacancies across medical, engineering, teaching, clerical and field posts. Applications opened on 31 July 2026 and close on 02 September 2026 at midnight through the One Time Registration system.
The drive mixes regular statewide posts, NCA notifications, special recruitment for ST/SC communities and several anticipated vacancies in Apex Societies, Forest, Housing Board and Medical Education. Pay ranges from ₹17,400–46,450 for Junior Clerk to UGC scales for Assistant Professors and ₹56,500–1,18,100 for Assistant Executive Engineer.
No application fee is charged for any category. Ranked lists will remain valid for one to three years. Candidates already registered on keralapsc.gov.in can apply directly from their profile.
Who Should Apply?
- Medical postgraduates with M.Ch / DNB / DrNB in Neurosurgery → Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery – 1 post
- B.E./B.Tech (Electrical / Electrical & Electronics) → Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) – 1 post; Assistant Engineer (Electrical) NCA-LC/AI – 1 post
- Postgraduates with B.Ed in Biology / Chemistry (By-Transfer or SR for ST) → Non-Vocational Teacher (Senior) Biology / Chemistry – 4 posts
- Diploma / Degree in Architecture or related → Architectural Assistant – 1 post
- SSLC + ITI / Diploma (Mechanic Tractor, Electrical, GIS, Agriculture) → Junior Instructor, Electrician, Technical Assistant (GIS), Agricultural Assistant Gr-II – multiple posts
- Degree with HDC / HDC & BM / JDC / B.Com (Co-operation) / B.Sc (Co-operation & Banking) → Junior Clerk Part-I (General Category, Apex Societies) – Anticipated
- SSLC + Higher Grade Typewriting English + Computer Word Processing → Computer Assistant Gr-II – Anticipated
- SSLC or equivalent → Store Keeper, Braillist, Forest Watcher, Last Grade Servants, Caulker, Survey Lascars etc. – multiple posts
- Special categories: ST-only, SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen ST, NCA-Muslim, NCA-SCCC, NCA-LC/AI, Women Police Constable – check individual category notifications.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Gazette Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 31 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 September 2026 (12 midnight) |
| Written / OMR / Online Test | To be announced |
| Ranked List Validity | 1–3 years |
Quick Overview – Kerala PSC 2026
- Organisation: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
- Sector: State Government / Public Service
- Notification / Category Nos.: 73/2026 to 128/2026
- Total Vacancies: 40 (including anticipated)
- Job Location: Kerala (statewide or district-specific for certain posts)
- Apply Link: Apply Online for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
- Notification: Available on the official Kerala PSC website under Extraordinary Gazette
What Posts Are Available?
Vacancy interpretation: Medical Education and special recruitment posts (ST/NCA) form a large share of confirmed numbers. Several clerical, store-keeper and forest posts are listed as anticipated and will be filled as vacancies are reported. Top volume among confirmed posts is Forest Watcher (7 anticipated in Wayanad) and Braillist (3).
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery | 1 | M.Ch / DNB / DrNB (Neurosurgery) | UGC norms |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 1 | B.E./B.Tech (Electrical / EEE) | ₹56,500–1,18,100 |
| Non-Vocational Teacher Biology (Senior) B/T LPST/UPST | 1 | PG + B.Ed (Biology) | ₹55,200–1,15,300 |
| Non-Vocational Teacher Biology (Senior) B/T Ministerial | 1 | PG + B.Ed (Biology) | ₹55,200–1,15,300 |
| Architectural Assistant | 1 | Degree / Diploma in Architecture | As per rules |
| Junior Instructor (Mechanic Tractor) | 1 (Anticipated) | SSLC + ITI / relevant trade | ₹37,400–79,000 |
| Draftsman Gr-I / Sub Engineer | Anticipated | Diploma / Degree (relevant) | ₹36,500–89,000 |
| Deputy Manager (Finance, Accounts & Secretarial) | 1 | Degree + relevant experience | ₹35,700–75,600 |
| Braillist | 3 | SSLC or equivalent | ₹35,600–75,400 |
| Technical Assistant (GIS) | 1 | Relevant Diploma / Degree | ₹31,100–66,800 |
| Agricultural Assistant Gr-II | 2 | Diploma in Agricultural Science | ₹27,900–63,700 |
| Computer Assistant Gr-II | Anticipated | SSLC + Higher Grade Typewriting English + Computer Word Processing | ₹27,900–63,700 |
| Computer Assistant Gr-II (By-Transfer) | Anticipated | As above | ₹27,900–63,700 |
| Store Keeper Part-I (General) | 1 | SSLC or equivalent | ₹24,400–55,200 |
| Store Keeper Part-II / Part-III | Anticipated | SSLC or equivalent | ₹24,400–55,200 |
| Electrician | 3 | Diploma / ITI (Electrical) | ₹19,000–43,600 |
| Junior Clerk Part-I (General Category – Apex Societies) | Anticipated | Degree + HDC / HDC & BM / JDC / B.Com (Co-op) / B.Sc (Co-op & Banking) | ₹17,400–46,450 |
| Survey Lascars / Watchers / Maistries etc. | Anticipated | SSLC or equivalent | As per rules |
| Assistant Professor (Kayachikitsa) SR for ST | 1 | PG in Ayurveda | As per rules |
| Non-Vocational Teacher Chemistry (Senior) SR for ST | 2 | PG + B.Ed (Chemistry) | ₹55,200–1,15,300 |
| Clerk (SR Ex-Servicemen ST) | 1 | SSLC or equivalent | As per rules |
| Lower Division Typist (SR SC/ST & ST) | 2 | SSLC + Typewriting | As per rules |
| Last Grade Servants (SR for ST) | 1 | SSLC or equivalent | As per rules |
| Forest Watcher (Special Recruitment) | 7 (Anticipated – Wayanad) | SSLC or equivalent | ₹23,000–50,200 |
| Assistant Professor in Anaesthesiology (IX NCA-SCCC) | 1 | MD / DNB (Anaesthesiology) | UGC norms |
| Assistant Professor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (II NCA-SCCC) | 1 | MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial) | UGC norms |
| Assistant Professor in Radiodiagnosis (I NCA-Muslim) | 2 | MD / DNB (Radiodiagnosis) | UGC norms |
| Lecturer in Geography (I NCA-Muslim) | 1 | PG in Geography | As per rules |
| Lecturer in Geography (I NCA-E/T/B) | 1 | PG in Geography | As per rules |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) (I NCA-LC/AI) | 1 | B.E./B.Tech (Electrical / EEE) | As per rules |
| Woman Police Constable (Trainee) | 2 | Higher Secondary | ₹31,100–66,800 |
| Caulker (II NCA-Muslim) | 1 | SSLC or equivalent | As per rules |
What Is the Age Limit for Kerala PSC Recruitment?
Age limits vary by post. Common range for most non-teaching posts is 18–40 / 18–44 years as on 01 January 2026 / 01 January 2008 birth cut-off. Teaching and medical posts have higher upper limits (up to 49–50 years). Usual relaxation for OBC, SC/ST and PwBD applies. Exact birth-date windows are given in individual category notifications.
Examples: ✅ A 39-year-old UR candidate born on 01 January 1987 for a post with upper age 40 – eligible. ❌ A 41-year-old UR candidate born on 01 January 1985 for the same post – not eligible.
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Salary for Kerala PSC Posts?
Pay scales are as notified for each post (7th CPC / state revision / UGC). Approximate in-hand for lower posts (Junior Clerk / Electrician range) starts around ₹25,000–35,000 after deductions in non-metro stations. Higher posts (Assistant Executive Engineer, Assistant Professor) offer substantially more with DA, HRA and other allowances. Exact in-hand depends on posting station class and current DA rate. Calculate using our 7th CPC Salary Calculator.
What Is the Application Fee?
Nil for all categories. No payment is required.
How to Apply?
- Visit https://www.keralapsc.gov.in and complete / login to One Time Registration (OTR).
- Update personal, educational and community details; upload a recent photograph (with name and date).
- Click “Apply Now” against the relevant Category Number (73/2026–128/2026).
- Submit the application and take a print / soft copy for records.
- Confirm for the examination through your profile when the confirmation window opens.
Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying under the wrong Category Number or NCA / SR reservation.
- Uploading an old photograph without a printed name and date.
- Failing to confirm for the written test after the application is accepted.
- Ignoring district-specific or community-specific conditions for special recruitment posts.
- Waiting until the last day – OTR profile issues can block submission.
കേരള പിഎസ്സി റിക്രൂട്ട്മെന്റ് 2026 – 40 ജൂനിയർ ക്ലർക്ക്, അസിസ്റ്റന്റ് എഞ്ചിനീയർ ഉൾപ്പെടെ
കേരള പബ്ലിക് സർവീസ് കമ്മീഷൻ 2026 ജൂലൈ 31-ന് 40 ഒഴിവുകൾക്കായി പുതിയ വിജ്ഞാപനം പുറത്തിറക്കി. ജൂനിയർ ക്ലർക്ക്, അസിസ്റ്റന്റ് എഞ്ചിനീയർ, അസിസ്റ്റന്റ് പ്രൊഫസർ, ഫോറസ്റ്റ് വാച്ചർ തുടങ്ങിയ തസ്തികകൾ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു. അപേക്ഷ ഓൺലൈനായി 2026 സെപ്റ്റംബർ 2 വരെ സമർപ്പിക്കാം. ഫീസ് ഇല്ല.
ആർക്ക് അപേക്ഷിക്കാം? എഞ്ചിനീയറിംഗ് ബിരുദധാരികൾ, പിജി + ബിഎഡ് ഉള്ള അധ്യാപകർ, എച്ച്ഡിസി/ജെഡിസി ഉള്ള ബിരുദധാരികൾ, എസ്എസ്എൽസി + ഐടിഐ/ഡിപ്ലോമ ഉള്ളവർ, എസ്ടി/എസ്സി/എൻസിഎ വിഭാഗങ്ങൾ എന്നിവർക്ക് പ്രത്യേക അവസരങ്ങൾ ഉണ്ട്.
ശമ്പളവും തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പും ജൂനിയർ ക്ലർക്ക് ₹17,400–46,450 മുതൽ അസിസ്റ്റന്റ് എക്സിക്യൂട്ടീവ് എഞ്ചിനീയർ ₹56,500–1,18,100 വരെ. റാങ്ക്ഡ് ലിസ്റ്റ് 1–3 വർഷം സാധുവാണ്. റിട്ടൻ/ഓഎംആർ/ഓൺലൈൻ ടെസ്റ്റ് നടത്തിയ ശേഷം ഡോക്യുമെന്റ് വെരിഫിക്കേഷൻ നടക്കും.
അപേക്ഷ എങ്ങനെ? keralapsc.gov.in-ൽ One Time Registration പൂർത്തിയാക്കി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട കാറ്റഗറി നമ്പറിൽ അപേക്ഷിക്കുക. ഫോട്ടോയിൽ പേരും തീയതിയും ഉണ്ടെന്ന് ഉറപ്പാക്കുക. വിശദവിവരങ്ങൾക്ക് ഔദ്യോഗിക വെബ്സൈറ്റ് സന്ദർശിക്കുക.
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is through Written / OMR / Online Test (if conducted as part of the process). Ranked List is prepared in the order of merit. Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification and medical fitness examination. Ranked List remains in force for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years (or until a new list is published).
Exact exam pattern and syllabus will be published separately for each category. Candidates must confirm for the test through their OTR profile.
Why Does Kerala PSC Matter?
Kerala Public Service Commission is the constitutional body that conducts recruitment for most state government, public sector and local self-government posts in Kerala. It maintains ranked lists that feed vacancies across departments for years. A position secured through Kerala PSC is a permanent government job under state service rules with pension / NPS benefits, promotion channels and job security that few private roles match.
One downside candidates often note is the long gap between application, examination and final advice in some categories, especially when vacancies are anticipated.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Compared with the earlier June 2026 gazette (Cat 39–72) that focused on Assistant Engineer, Medical Officer and Secretary posts, this July batch spreads across medical faculty, technical, clerical and special recruitment vacancies. Candidates preparing for Kerala PSC Junior Clerk or LDC-type exams will find the Apex Societies Junior Clerk useful; engineering graduates get limited but high-pay AE openings; medical postgraduates get NCA and regular faculty seats that are rare outside AIIMS-style drives.
Best fit: Candidates already registered on the Kerala PSC OTR portal who match a specific community / NCA / ST reservation or hold a specialised degree (Neurosurgery, GIS, Co-operation diploma). Also ideal for those targeting permanent state government service rather than contractual NHM or society posts.
Who should skip: Fresh graduates without the exact required diploma or community certificate, and candidates unwilling to wait 12–24 months for advice in anticipated categories. Pure exam-focused candidates may prefer the larger combined LDC / Junior Assistant drives that appear more frequently.
Practical tip: Apply only for the Category Numbers that exactly match your qualification and community. Submitting multiple mismatched applications wastes time and can lead to rejection at the confirmation stage. Keep your OTR profile photo and certificates ready before the last week of August.
What Documents Are Required?
- SSLC / Higher Secondary / Degree / PG / Diploma certificates and mark lists
- Community / Caste / NCA / Ex-Servicemen certificates (as applicable)
- Experience certificates (for By-Transfer posts)
- Aadhaar as ID proof in OTR profile
- Recent photograph with name and date printed
- Medical fitness certificate (when called)
- Any other document specified in the individual category notification
Originals must be produced at document verification.
What Happens After Selection?
- Ranked List is published on the Kerala PSC website.
- Advice is issued against reported vacancies in order of rank and reservation rotation.
- Candidate receives appointment order from the concerned department/society.
- Document verification and medical examination are completed.
- Candidate joins the post and undergoes probation as per Kerala Service Rules.
- Confirmation in service follows successful completion of probation; promotion avenues open thereafter under departmental rules.
Contact & Helpline
Kerala Public Service Commission Thulasi Hills, Pattom Palace P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 Helpline / Enquiry: 0471-2546400, 0471-2546401, 0471-2447201, 0471-2444428, 0471-2444438 Email: kpsc.psc@kerala.gov.in Website: https://www.keralapsc.gov.in
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Important Links – Kerala PSC 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website / Apply Online | Apply for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 |
| One Time Registration | Complete OTR on Kerala PSC Portal |
| Notification / Gazette | Available on the official Kerala PSC website (Extraordinary Gazette dated 31 July 2026) |
FAQs – Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for Kerala PSC Junior Clerk and other posts 2026?
A: 02 September 2026 (midnight). Late applications are not accepted.
Q2: What is the age limit for Kerala PSC posts in this notification?
A: Varies by post – commonly 18–40 or 18–44 years. OBC, SC/ST and PwBD get usual relaxation. Exact birth cut-offs are given in each category notification. Age is calculated as on the date specified in the individual advertisement.
Q3: Is there an exam for these Kerala PSC posts?
A: Yes – Written / OMR / Online Test will be conducted if required. Candidates must confirm for the test through their profile. Ranked List is prepared based on the test.
Q4: What is the salary of Junior Clerk and Assistant Engineer in this recruitment?
A: Junior Clerk (Apex Societies) – ₹17,400–46,450. Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) – ₹56,500–1,18,100. Other posts follow the scales notified for each category.
Q5: Can final-year students apply?
A: No. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification on the last date of application unless the notification specifically allows result-awaited cases.
Q6: Is Kerala PSC Junior Clerk / AE a permanent government job?
A: Yes. Appointments through Kerala PSC are regular permanent posts under state service rules with applicable pension / NPS benefits.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply?
A: Yes, for most posts, subject to the reservation and community conditions mentioned. Certain special recruitment and society posts may have additional restrictions.
Q8: Where will I be posted?
A: Within Kerala. District-specific posts (e.g., Forest Watcher – Wayanad) are allotted accordingly. Statewide posts may be posted anywhere in the state.
Q9: Is there any application fee?
A: No. Fee is Nil for all categories.
Q10: How long is the ranked list valid?
A: Minimum one year and maximum three years, or until a new ranked list is published, whichever is earlier.
Q11: What are the disadvantages of applying for anticipated vacancies?
A: Here’s the catch – anticipated vacancies may take longer to materialise. Advice depends on the department reporting the vacancy, so waiting time can stretch beyond the usual ranked-list period.
Q12: Is Kerala PSC recruitment better than cooperative bank or NHM contractual posts?
A: Permanent Kerala PSC posts offer greater job security, pension benefits and promotion avenues compared with most contractual or society-only appointments. The trade-off is longer selection timelines.
Q13: Do I need Kerala domicile for these posts?
A: Indian citizenship is required. Most posts are open to all eligible candidates; however, community certificates for reserved categories must be issued by competent authorities in Kerala for state reservation benefits.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You meet the age and educational criteria for the specific Category Number.
- You are comfortable with regular permanent state government service and possible posting anywhere in Kerala.
- You have (or can obtain) the required community / NCA / experience certificates.
- You are prepared for a written/OMR test and subsequent document verification.
- You understand that anticipated vacancies may take time to convert into actual advice.
📄 Source: Official notification released by Kerala Public Service Commission on 31 July 2026 (Category Nos. 73/2026 to 128/2026). All details sourced from the official Extraordinary Gazette and individual category notifications available on keralapsc.gov.in.
