Vacancies: 31 notified + Artist (anticipated) · Posts: 14 designations · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Online (OTR) · Fee: Nil · Apply: 31 August 2026–07 October 2026 · Salary: ₹19,240–₹1,15,300 · Selection: Written/OMR/Online test + DV + PET where applicable · Location: Kerala
Kerala Public Service Commission has opened a mixed Extraordinary Gazette dated 31 August 2026 for Cat. No. 130/2026 to 150/2026. The cycle covers state departments, public sector units and NCA leftover seats, not one combined exam.
Applications run only through One Time Registration on keralapsc.gov.in till 07 October 2026, 12 midnight. There is no application fee.
This gazette is useful if you already watch Kerala PSC district lists. Several seats are NCA or by transfer. Open-market candidates should check the community and service notes before spending time on the wrong category.
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Who Should Apply?
- Diploma in Drawing and Painting (MGTE/KGTE or equivalent) → Artist (I&PR) – Anticipated
- D.Pharm + First-Aid certificate recognised by Government/Govt. of Kerala → Compounder Gr. IV, Malabar Cements Ltd. – 1 post
- SSLC + 3 years in a lower KWA category (in-service only) → Plumber (By Transfer), Kerala Water Authority – 8 posts
- SSLC with 60% marks or equivalent → Laboratory Attender, Ground Water Department – 1 post
- BA / B.Sc / B.Com + 3 years regular service in a member society of KCMMF → Junior Assistant (Part-II Society Category) – 1 post
- B.Tech (Civil / Agricultural Engineering) or AMIE (Civil) + prescribed KLDC service → Assistant Project Engineer, Kerala Land Development Corporation Ltd. – 1 post
- First or Second Class M.Sc (Chemistry) from a recognised university; SC/ST only → Conservation Officer, State Archives – 1 post
- MA (Arabic) with 50% + M.Ed (Language Education/Methods of Teaching Arabic) with 50% + TET/NET/SET/M.Phil/Ph.D; E/B/T NCA only → Lecturer in Arabic, General Education (DIET) – 1 post
- Plus Two + 1 year Police Band/Bugle/Drum experience; OBC male only → Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) – 1 post
- Plus Two or equivalent; specified NCA communities; male only → Fire & Rescue Officer (Trainee) – 7 posts
- SSLC; SCCC male only → Assistant Prison Officer – 1 post
- ITI (Electrician); Muslim only → Electrician, Ground Water Department – 1 post
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or ITI Electrician + apprenticeship in the absence of diploma holders) + 2 years film-studio experience; LC/AI only → Electrician, KSFDC – 1 post
Plus Two or equivalent; notified NCA communities only → Beat Forest Officer – 6 posts (Idukki / Wayanad)
Who cannot apply
- Other-community candidates for any NCA category (application is rejected without a memo).
- Women and PwBD candidates for Police Constable (Band), Fire & Rescue Officer (Trainee) and Assistant Prison Officer.
- PwBD candidates for Beat Forest Officer.
- Outsiders for Plumber (By Transfer), Junior Assistant (Society Category) and Assistant Project Engineer, unless they meet the in-service rule in that notification.
- Candidates already holding the same post in any Kerala district, where the notification prohibits a second application.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Extraordinary Gazette | 31 August 2026 |
| Category numbers | 130/2026 to 150/2026 |
| Online application starts | 31 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply (OTR) | 07 October 2026, 12 midnight |
| Exam confirmation | To be notified in the examination calendar |
| Written / OMR / online test | To be notified on the KPSC website |
| Admission ticket | About 15 days before the test, only after confirmation |
| Ranked list validity | Minimum 1 year, maximum 3 years (NCA lists till the community vacancy is filled) |
Quick Overview – Kerala PSC Various Posts 2026
- Organisation: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
- Sector: State Public Service / Kerala Government
- Notification Number: Extraordinary Gazette dated 31 August 2026; Cat. No. 130/2026–150/2026
- Posts: Artist, Compounder Gr. IV, Plumber (B/T), Laboratory Attender, Junior Assistant, Assistant Project Engineer, Conservation Officer, Lecturer in Arabic, Police Constable (Band), Fire & Rescue Officer (Trainee), Assistant Prison Officer, Electrician (2 departments), Beat Forest Officer
- Total Vacancies: 31 notified posts; Artist vacancies are anticipated
- Job Location: Kerala (statewide or district-wise as per category)
- Job Type: Regular Government Service / Kerala PSU service (by Direct Recruitment, By Transfer, NCA or Special Recruitment)
- Qualification Range: SSLC to MA / B.Tech, post-wise
- Age Range: Post-wise; birth-date windows are given in each PDF
- Application Fee: Nil for all categories
- Selection: Written/OMR/Online test where conducted → confirmation → document verification → PET/practical/medical for uniformed posts
- Apply Online: Apply for Kerala PSC Cat. 130–150/2026 on the official OTR portal
- Notification PDF: Download Kerala PSC Extraordinary Gazette 31 August 2026
- Official Website: Kerala PSC official website
- Official Language note: Malayalam is the working language of most departments.
What Posts Are Available? – Kerala PSC Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Vacancy interpretation: Eight of the 31 numbered seats are KWA Plumber (By Transfer). Seven are Fire & Rescue NCA seats. Six are Beat Forest Officer NCA seats in Idukki and Wayanad. Most remaining categories are single-seat NCA or special recruitments. Artist is only an anticipated statewide list.
Technical & Field Posts
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber (By Transfer), KWA | 8 | SSLC + 3 yrs lower-category KWA service | ₹25,800–59,300 |
| Fire & Rescue Officer (Trainee) | 7 | Plus Two; NCA communities only | ₹27,900–63,700 |
| Beat Forest Officer | 6 | Plus Two; NCA communities only | ₹27,900–63,700 |
| Assistant Project Engineer, KLDC | 1 | B.Tech Civil/Agri. Engg. or AMIE Civil + KLDC service | ₹19,240–34,500 |
| Electrician, Ground Water Dept. | 1 | ITI (Electrician); Muslim NCA | ₹26,500–60,700 |
| Electrician, KSFDC | 1 | Diploma (Electrical Engg.) or ITI + apprenticeship; 2 yrs film-studio exp.; LC/AI NCA | ₹19,000–43,600 |
| Laboratory Attender, Ground Water Dept. | 1 | SSLC with 60% | ₹23,700–52,600 |
| Compounder Gr. IV, Malabar Cements | 1 | D.Pharm + First-Aid certificate | ₹30,200–62,650 |
Uniformed, Academic & Other Posts
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) | 1 | Plus Two + 1 yr band experience; OBC male | ₹31,100–66,800 |
| Assistant Prison Officer | 1 | SSLC; SCCC male | ₹27,900–63,700 |
| Lecturer in Arabic, DIET | 1 | MA Arabic 50% + M.Ed 50% + TET/NET/SET/M.Phil/Ph.D; E/B/T NCA | ₹55,200–1,15,300 |
| Conservation Officer, State Archives | 1 | First/Second Class M.Sc (Chemistry); SC/ST only | ₹50,200–1,05,300 |
| Junior Assistant, KCMMF (Society) | 1 | BA / B.Sc / B.Com + 3 yrs society service | ₹20,180–46,990 |
| Artist, I&PR | Anticipated | Diploma in Drawing and Painting (MGTE/KGTE) | ₹35,600–75,400 |
Beat Forest Officer split from Cat. No. 146–150/2026:
| Cat. No. | Community | District | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146/2026 | LC/AI | Wayanad | 1 |
| 147/2026 | Muslim | Idukki | 1 |
| 148/2026 | SC | Idukki | 1 |
| 148/2026 | SC | Wayanad | 1 |
| 149/2026 | SIUC Nadar | Idukki | 1 |
| 150/2026 | SCCC | Idukki | 1 |
Fire & Rescue Officer (Trainee) split from Cat. No. 139–142/2026: SCCC 2, LC/AI 3, Viswakarma 1, SIUC Nadar 1.
✅ Confirmed: category numbers, pay scales, last date, NCA communities, male-only bars on three uniformed posts. ❓ Not specified in this gazette cycle: a common exam date, a common syllabus booklet, and a fixed vacancy figure for Artist.
What Is the Age Limit?
Age is post-wise. Kerala PSC uses birth-date windows, not a single 01 August cut-off.
| Post | Age | Eligible birth dates |
|---|---|---|
| Artist | 19–43 | 02.01.1983 to 01.01.2007 |
| Compounder Gr. IV | 18–40 | 02.01.1986 to 01.01.2008 |
| Plumber (B/T) | 18–50 | 02.01.1976 to 01.01.2008 (no further relaxation) |
| Laboratory Attender | 18–40 | 02.01.1986 to 01.01.2008 |
| Junior Assistant (Society) | As in Cat. 134/2026 PDF | Check society-category PDF |
| Assistant Project Engineer | Upper age not applicable | In-service KLDC rule |
| Conservation Officer (SC/ST) | 18–45 | Usual SC/ST window; upper age not beyond 50 |
| Lecturer in Arabic (NCA E/B/T) | 22–47 | As in Cat. 137/2026 PDF |
| Police Constable (Band) | 18–33 | 02.01.1993 to 01.01.2008 |
| Fire & Rescue Officer | 18–33 | 02.01.1993 to 01.01.2008 (SCCC adult converts: 35) |
| Assistant Prison Officer | 18–43 | SCCC window in Cat. 143/2026 |
| Electrician (both NCA posts) | 18–43 | 02.01.1983 to 01.01.2008 |
| Beat Forest Officer | SC 19–39; other NCA 19–37 | SC: 02.01.1987–01.01.2007; others: 02.01.1989–01.01.2007 |
Usual community relaxation applies only where the PDF says so. NCA upper ages already include Para 2(i) relaxation. Maximum age shall not exceed 50 years where that cap is written.
Examples (Fire & Rescue Officer NCA, 18–33): ✅ A 32-year-old UR/NCA candidate born on 01 January 1994 — eligible (within the 02.01.1993–01.01.2008 window). ❌ A 34-year-old candidate born on 01 January 1992 — not eligible (born before 02.01.1993).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Salary? – Kerala PSC Posts 2026
These are Kerala State / PSU pay-revision scales from the category PDFs, not a single central 7th CPC matrix. In-hand figures below are indicative after DA, HRA and statutory deductions. Actual take-home depends on posting station and current Kerala DA.
| Pay scale | Typical posts | Indicative in-hand |
|---|---|---|
| ₹19,240–34,500 | Assistant Project Engineer | ~₹28,000–35,000 |
| ₹19,000–43,600 | Electrician, KSFDC | ~₹30,000–38,000 |
| ₹20,180–46,990 | Junior Assistant, KCMMF | ~₹32,000–40,000 |
| ₹23,700–52,600 | Laboratory Attender | ~₹36,000–45,000 |
| ₹25,800–59,300 | Plumber (B/T), KWA | ~₹38,000–48,000 |
| ₹26,500–60,700 | Electrician, Ground Water | ~₹40,000–50,000 |
| ₹27,900–63,700 | Fire & Rescue, Prison Officer, Beat Forest | ~₹42,000–52,000 |
| ₹30,200–62,650 | Compounder Gr. IV | ~₹45,000–55,000 |
| ₹31,100–66,800 | Police Constable (Band) | ~₹46,000–56,000 |
| ₹35,600–75,400 | Artist | ~₹52,000–65,000 |
| ₹50,200–1,05,300 | Conservation Officer | ~₹75,000–95,000 |
| ₹55,200–1,15,300 | Lecturer in Arabic | ~₹82,000–1,05,000 |
Estimate with the 7th CPC Salary Calculator. This calculator provides an indicative estimate. Use the conversion method specified in the notification — the official Kerala pay-revision formula prevails.
Lecturer and Conservation Officer pay sits well above most field seats. Assistant Project Engineer looks low on paper because it is a corporation scale plus an in-service feeder grade, not an open AE (Civil) cadre post.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All communities | Nil |
No SBI Collect step. No refund question arises because no fee is collected.
How to Apply?
- Open the Kerala PSC official website and complete One Time Registration if you do not have a profile.
- Log in with User ID and password. Add Aadhaar as ID proof if you hold an Aadhaar card.
- Open the Notification Link for the exact Cat. No. (130/2026 to 150/2026) and click Apply Now.
- Choose only one district where the PDF is district-wise. Multiple-district applications are rejected.
- Upload a photograph taken within 6 months, with name and date printed at the bottom. Use the Photo & Signature Resizer before upload.
- Submit the form. Take a printout from My Applications. After final submit, the form cannot be deleted.
- If a written/OMR/online test is held, submit exam confirmation from the same profile in the window shown in the examination calendar. No confirmation means the application is rejected.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying to an NCA seat from the wrong community. Those forms are rejected without a memo.
- Treating Plumber, Society Junior Assistant or KLDC Assistant Project Engineer as open-market seats.
- Skipping exam confirmation after applying. Admission tickets open only for confirmed candidates.
- Applying for Beat Forest Officer / Fire & Rescue / Prison / Band posts if you are female or PwBD, where the PDF bars those groups.
- Waiting till 07 October 2026 night without checking photograph rules; a photo without name and date is a frequent rejection point.
- For Idukki, Wayanad or Kasaragod Beat Forest appointments, ignoring the 10-year bar on working arrangement, deputation and mutual transfer.
കേരള പിഎസ്സി റിക്രൂട്ട്മെന്റ് 2026 – 31 പോസ്റ്റുകൾക്ക് ഓൺലൈൻ അപേക്ഷ
കേരള പബ്ലിക് സർവീസ് കമ്മീഷൻ 2026 ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 31-ലെ അസാധാരണ ഗസറ്റിൽ കാറ്റഗറി നമ്പർ 130/2026 മുതൽ 150/2026 വരെ 31 നോട്ടിഫൈഡ് ഒഴിവുകൾ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു. ആർട്ടിസ്റ്റ് തസ്തികയിൽ ഒഴിവ് Anticipated ആണ്. അപേക്ഷ ഓൺലൈൻ വഴി മാത്രം. അവസാന തീയതി 2026 ഒക്ടോബർ 7 അർധരാത്രി. അപേക്ഷാ ഫീസ് ഇല്ല.
ആർക്ക് അപേക്ഷിക്കാം? എസ്.എസ്.എൽ.സി മുതൽ ബി.ടെക്, എം.എ വരെ വ്യത്യസ്ത യോഗ്യതകളാണ്. പ്ലംബർ (ബൈ ട്രാൻസ്ഫർ) കേരള വാട്ടർ അതോറിറ്റിയിലെ താഴ്ന്ന തസ്തികയിൽ മൂന്ന് വർഷം സേവനമുള്ളവർക്ക് മാത്രം. ജൂനിയർ അസിസ്റ്റന്റ് സൊസൈറ്റി കാറ്റഗറി മിൽമയുടെ അംഗസൊസൈറ്റി ജീവനക്കാർക്ക്. ഫയർ ആൻഡ് റെസ്ക്യൂ, ബീറ്റ് ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഓഫീസർ, പോലീസ് കോൺസ്റ്റബിൾ (ബാൻഡ്), അസിസ്റ്റന്റ് പ്രിസൺ ഓഫീസർ എന്നിവ NCA / പ്രത്യേക സമുദായങ്ങൾക്ക് മാത്രം. ചില യൂണിഫോം തസ്തികകളിൽ സ്ത്രീകൾക്കും ഭിന്നശേഷിക്കാർക്കും അപേക്ഷിക്കാനാവില്ല.
ശമ്പളവും തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പും എന്താണ്? ശമ്പളം ₹19,240–₹1,15,300 സ്കെയിലിലാണ്. ബീറ്റ് ഫോറസ്റ്റ്, ഫയർ ആൻഡ് റെസ്ക്യൂ, പ്രിസൺ ഓഫീസർ എന്നിവ ₹27,900–63,700. ലക്ചറർ ഇൻ അറബിക് ₹55,200–1,15,300. തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് റിട്ടൻ / ഒ.എം.ആർ / ഓൺലൈൻ ടെസ്റ്റ്, ഡോക്യുമെന്റ് വെരിഫിക്കേഷൻ, യൂണിഫോം തസ്തികകളിൽ PET/പ്രാക്ടിക്കൽ/മെഡിക്കൽ എന്നിവയിലൂടെയാണ്. റാങ്ക്ഡ് ലിസ്റ്റ് സാധാരണയായി ഒന്ന് മുതൽ മൂന്ന് വർഷം വരെ നിലനിൽക്കും.
എങ്ങനെ അപേക്ഷിക്കണം? www.keralapsc.gov.in-ൽ വണ് ടൈം രജിസ്ട്രേഷൻ പൂർത്തിയാക്കി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട കാറ്റഗറി നമ്പറിൽ Apply Now ക്ലിക്ക് ചെയ്യുക. ജില്ലാതല നോട്ടിഫിക്കേഷനിൽ ഒരു ജില്ലയിൽ മാത്രം അപേക്ഷിക്കുക. പരീക്ഷയുണ്ടെങ്കിൽ പ്രൊഫൈലിൽ കൺഫirmeേഷൻ നൽകണം. അല്ലെങ്കിൽ അപേക്ഷ നിരസിക്കപ്പെടും.
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is a chain of stages, not a single mark.
- Online application through OTR.
- Eligibility screening against the exact category PDF.
- Written / OMR / online test, if the Commission conducts one for that post.
- Exam confirmation from the OTR profile (mandatory if a test is notified).
- Shortlisting to the ranked list.
- Document verification of age, qualification, community and service certificates.
- Practical / proficiency test for Band Constable.
- Physical efficiency, endurance and medical standards for Fire & Rescue, Beat Forest Officer and Assistant Prison Officer.
- Advice for appointment and joining.
No interview stage is mentioned in these category PDFs as a universal step. Advice is from the ranked list. The Commission may cancel advice if a mistake is found later, usually within probation or 240 days of joining for corporation posts.
Physical standards (uniformed / forest posts)
Exact event timings sit in each category PDF and in earlier Beat Forest / Fire & Rescue special rules. Treat the following as the usual Kerala pattern and verify from the call letter.
- Beat Forest Officer: male height 168 cm, chest 81 cm with 5 cm expansion; female height 157 cm; qualify in 5 of 8 (male) or 5 of 9 (female) One Star events; endurance run as notified. PwBD not eligible.
- Fire & Rescue Officer (Trainee): male-only in this NCA cycle; PET and medical as per Home Department special rules.
- Assistant Prison Officer: male-only; in-service jail training and Kerala Jail Subordinate Officer’s test during probation.
- Police Constable (Band): practical proficiency on band/bugle/drum before appointment.
Use the Physical Standards Calculator only as a planning tool. Official standards in the category PDF and call letter prevail.
NCC A/B/C and SPC certificates carry weightage marks for Fire & Rescue and Beat Forest Officer as cited in those PDFs.
Why Does Kerala PSC Matter?
Kerala Public Service Commission, headquartered at Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, is the constitutional recruiting body for Kerala Government Service and many state public sector units.
This gazette is not one mega exam. It is a bundle of department-wise lists: Information and Public Relations, Malabar Cements, Kerala Water Authority, Ground Water Department, KCMMF (Milma), Kerala Land Development Corporation, State Archives, General Education (DIET), Police Band Unit, Fire and Rescue Services, Prisons, KSFDC, and Forest and Wildlife.
Candidates search Kerala PSC vacancies in 2026, Kerala PSC Thulasi login, Beat Forest Officer NCA, KWA plumber by transfer and Fire Rescue Officer trainee because these lists feed real advice charts throughout the year.
The honest limit is pace. A ranked list can live for three years. Advice depends on the department reporting vacancies. NCA seats exist only because an earlier mother list could not supply that community.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Compare this cycle with a normal Kerala PSC Combined / Degree Level exam, not with SSC CGL. You are choosing one category PDF, not sitting a common graduate paper that feeds 20 departments.
Best fit: In-service KWA staff targeting the 8 Plumber seats; LC/AI, Muslim, SC, SIUC Nadar and SCCC candidates who missed Beat Forest or Fire & Rescue in the mother list; SC/ST Chemistry postgraduates eyeing Conservation Officer; Arabic lecturers who already hold TET/NET plus M.Ed.
Who should skip: Open-market SSLC or Plus Two candidates who assume all 31 seats are general. Most numbered seats are NCA, male-only or by transfer. A general-category graduate chasing Assistant Project Engineer will waste the form unless already inside KLDC.
Practical tip: Open only the PDF for your Cat. No. from the 31 August 2026 Gazette page. Confirm community, gender, district and service certificate format before you click Apply Now.
What Documents Are Required?
Produce originals when the Commission calls for them.
- SSLC book/birth proof
- Qualification certificates and mark lists (SSLC 60% printout for Laboratory Attender)
- Community / NCLC / EWS certificate in the prescribed Kerala format
- Gazette notification if caste in SSLC differs from the claim
- Aadhaar (add in profile)
- Service certificate in the PDF format for KWA Plumber, KLDC Assistant Project Engineer and KCMMF Junior Assistant
- Experience certificate in the prescribed form for KSFDC Electrician and Band Constable
- Medical certificate from an Assistant Surgeon or above, where the PDF asks for it
- NCC / SPC / sports certificates if claiming weightage
- Printout of the online application
Document alert: NCA applicants must match the exact community label (LC/AI, SCCC, SIUC Nadar, Viswakarma, E/B/T). A near-community certificate will not save the form.
Service Conditions
Probation on most government seats is two years on duty within three years. Fire & Rescue, Prison and Beat Forest posts add departmental training. Prison officers must pass the Kerala Jail Subordinate Officer’s test during probation.
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Idukki, Wayanad and Kasaragod Beat Forest appointees face a 10-year restriction on working arrangement, deputation, transfer and mutual transfer, with promotion limited to those districts, as cited in G.O.(Ms) No.6/2026/P&ARD dated 22 January 2026.
Corporation/board posts (Malabar Cements, KLDC, KCMMF, KSFDC, KWA) follow that concern’s special rules. Advice can be cancelled if a mistake is found, generally within probation or 240 days of joining.
What Happens After Selection?
- Your name is advised from the ranked list against a reported vacancy.
- The appointing authority issues an advice memo/appointment order.
- Document verification is repeated at the department.
- Medical fitness is completed for field and uniformed posts.
- You join and start probation (typically two years within three years).
- Uniformed and forest staff attend prescribed training schools; Prison staff sit the jail test.
- Confirmation depends on probation, training and departmental tests, not on the PSC mark alone.
Joining timelines in similar Kerala PSC district lists often run several months after the ranked list. Do not treat advice as an immediate posting order.
Contact & Helpline
Kerala Public Service Commission
Pattom Palace P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695004, Kerala
Website: keralapsc.gov.in
Gazette page: Extraordinary Gazette 31 August 2026
Recruitment correspondence: use the printout of your OTR application and the profile message system.
Phone numbers printed on recent KPSC appointment charts include 0471-2546255. Confirm the current helpdesk number on the official contact page before calling.
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – Kerala PSC Various Posts 2026
FAQs – Kerala PSC Various Posts 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for Kerala PSC Various Posts 2026?
A: 07 October 2026, 12 midnight. Late OTR submissions are not accepted. No extension is mentioned in the 31 August 2026 gazette.
Q2: What is the age limit for Kerala PSC Various Posts?
A: It is post-wise. Fire & Rescue and Band Constable use 18–33. Beat Forest NCA uses 19–37 or 19–39 for SC. Plumber By Transfer uses 18–50 with no further relaxation. Check the birth-date window in your category PDF.
Q3: Is there an exam for these Kerala PSC posts, or is it interview-based?
A: Usually a written, OMR or online test if the Commission schedules one. You must confirm the exam from your OTR profile. Band Constable also has a practical. Uniformed posts add PET and medical. No common interview is written as a default stage.
Q4: What is the salary of these posts?
A: Scales run from ₹19,240–34,500 for Assistant Project Engineer to ₹55,200–1,15,300 for Lecturer in Arabic. Field posts such as Beat Forest Officer and Fire & Rescue Officer are ₹27,900–63,700. In-hand is higher after current Kerala DA.
Q5: Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for this recruitment?
A: No safe assumption. Each PDF asks for the prescribed qualification. Produce certificates at verification. Apply only if your category PDF clearly allows a later qualification date.
Q6: Is Kerala PSC Various Posts a permanent government job?
A: Government department seats are regular Kerala Government Service with probation. Corporation seats (KWA, KLDC, Malabar Cements, KCMMF, KSFDC) follow that concern’s rules. NCA advice still leads to the same cadre as the mother list.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?
A: NCA and Special Recruitment seats are for notified Kerala communities. By-transfer seats need KWA, KLDC or Milma society service. Statewide direct seats still follow Kerala PSC community and document rules. Other-state applicants should read the exact PDF first.
Q8: Where will I be posted if selected?
A: Inside Kerala, in the department named in your PDF. Beat Forest Officer lists are district-wise for Idukki and Wayanad. Those two districts plus Kasaragod carry a 10-year transfer restriction.
Q9: Is Kerala domicile required for these posts?
A: Community certificates for NCA/SR seats are Kerala-format documents. By-transfer seats need service in the named Kerala organisation. Treat this as a Kerala-centred cycle, not an all-India SSC-style drive.
Q10: Is there a physical test for Beat Forest Officer and Fire & Rescue Officer?
A: Yes. Beat Forest Officer has height, chest, one-star events and endurance. Fire & Rescue Officer (Trainee) follows Home Department PET and medical rules. PwBD candidates are not eligible for Beat Forest Officer.
Q11: What is the salary of a Beat Forest Officer in Kerala?
A: The scale in this gazette is ₹27,900–63,700. Indicative in-hand is about ₹42,000–52,000 after current DA and deductions. It is a field post with training and district transfer limits in Idukki, Wayanad and Kasaragod.
Q12: What are the disadvantages of applying in this gazette cycle?
A: Worth knowing before you apply: most of the 31 numbered seats are not general vacancies. They are NCA leftovers, male-only uniformed seats or in-service promotions. Ranked-list waiting can stretch to three years.
Q13: Do Kerala government field staff get pension after joining through PSC?
A: New regular state government joiners are generally covered by the pension scheme then in force (NPS/UPS as adopted by Kerala). Corporation employees follow that PSU’s rules. Confirm the scheme on the appointment order, not from aggregator summaries.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You meet the age and educational criteria in your exact Cat. No. PDF.
- You are comfortable with Regular Government Service / PSU service, including NCA or by-transfer limits.
- You can arrange community, service and medical certificates before verification.
- You are prepared for the hardest stage: PET for forest/fire/prison, practical for Band, or the written test plus confirmation for others.
- You accept Kerala posting, including the Idukki/Wayanad 10-year transfer bar if that list advises you.
📄 Source: Official Extraordinary Gazette released by the Kerala Public Service Commission on 31 August 2026. All details sourced from the Kerala PSC gazette page and category PDFs.
