Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
- Post Name : Draftsman Grade-II, KSFE Peon/Watchman, Forest Boat Driver, HSST Statistics, Police Constable Driver & Other
- Job Type : State Govt
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- CAT.NO : 151/2026 to 161/2026
- Vacancies : Various
- Job Location : Kerala
- Salary : Rs.27,800 - Rs.1,15,300 (Per Month)
- Mode of Application : Online
- Application Start : 30.09.2026
- Last Date : 04.11.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Date : Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply Online : 30 September2026
- Last Date to Apply Online : 04 November 2026
Educational Qualification : Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
1. Draftsman Grade-II - (Cat.No.151/2026)
2. Peon/Watchman (D / R from among the Part-Time employees in KSFE Ltd.) - (Cat.No.152/2026)
3. Forest Boat Driver (Part-I) - (Cat.No.153/2026)
4. Forest Boat Driver ( Part II-By Transfer ) - (Cat.No.154/2026)
5. Higher Secondary School Teacher -Statistics (SR for ST Only) - (Cat.No.155/2026)
6. Draftsman Grade-II / Town Planning Surveyor Grade-II (SR for SC/ST) - (Cat.No.156/2026)
7. Higher Secondary School Teacher (Jr.) Arabic (VII NCA-SC&ST) - (Cat.No.157&158/2026)
8. Police Constable Driver/ Woman Police Constable Driver (I NCA-LC/AI) - (Cat.No.159/2026)
9. Peon/Watchman (D/R from among the PT employees in KSFE Ltd.) (IV NCA-ST) - (Cat.No.160/2026)
10. Peon/Watchman (D/R from among the PT employees in KSFE Ltd) (VIII NCA-ST) - (Cat.No.161/2026)
Official Notification : Click Here
Application Fee : Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
Selection Process : Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
General Information : Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
How to Apply : Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Draftsman Grade-II, KSFE Peon/Watchman, Forest Boat Driver, HSST Statistics, Police Constable Driver & Other Posts, click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 30 Sep 2026 to 04 Nov 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
➧ KERALA PSC One Time Registration:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the official Gazette notification date for Category Numbers 151/2026 to 161/2026?
- Essential 1. A pass in SSLC or its equivalent examination or a pass in the educational Test of the Indian Navy. 2. Must possess Survey Recorder class II qualification of the Hydrographic Survey Branch of the Indian Navy or Diploma in Civil Engineering issued by the Government of Kerala or any recognized Board of Public Examination.
- Preferential Experience in reputed drawing office preferably connected with Chart Drawing. The following Institutions are competent to issue the experience certificate in Chart Drawing. 1. Hydrographic Service of the Indian Navy
Department : Kerala Ports service (Hydrographic Survey Wing)
Salary : ₹ 31,100-66,800/-
Vacancies : 2 (Two)
Age Limit : 18 – 40. Only candidates born between 02/01/1986 and 01/01/2008 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for the post with usual relaxation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities
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Vacancies : 2 (Two)
Age Limit : 18 – 40. Only candidates born between 02/01/1986 and 01/01/2008 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for the post with usual relaxation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities
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- Pass in Standard VI (New) or equivalent.
- Not less than 3 years service in the company as on the date of application.
Department : Kerala State Financial Enterprises Limited (KSFE)
Salary : Rs.24,500-42,900/-
Vacancies : 55 (Fifty Five)
Age Limit : 18-50 (born between 02.01.1976 and 01.01.2008) (both dates included) are eligible to apply for the post. (Other conditions regarding the age relaxation are not applicable)
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Vacancies : 55 (Fifty Five)
Age Limit : 18-50 (born between 02.01.1976 and 01.01.2008) (both dates included) are eligible to apply for the post. (Other conditions regarding the age relaxation are not applicable)
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- SSLC or its equivalent examination recognized by Government of India or Government of Kerala
Department : Forest & Wildlife
Salary : ₹26,500 - 60700/-
Vacancies : Thrissur 2 Kozhikkode 1
Age Limit : 25–40; Candidates born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2001 (both dates included) only are eligible to apply for this post.
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Vacancies : Thrissur 2 Kozhikkode 1
Age Limit : 25–40; Candidates born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2001 (both dates included) only are eligible to apply for this post.
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- SSLC or its equivalent examination recognized by Government of India or Government of Kerala.
Department : Forest & Wildlife
Salary : ₹26,500 - 60700/-
Vacancies : Thrissur, Kozhikkode - Anticipated
Age Limit : Not applicable
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Vacancies : Thrissur, Kozhikkode - Anticipated
Age Limit : Not applicable
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- I Masters Degree in Statistics with not less than 45% marks from any of the Universities in Kerala or a Qualification recognised as equivalent thereto in the respective subject by any University in Kerala.
- II (1) B.Ed in the concerned subject acquired after a regular course of study from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognized as equivalent thereto by any University in Kerala. (2) In the absence of persons with B.Ed. Degree in concerned subject, B.Ed. degree acquired in the concerned faculty as specified in the Acts and Statutes of any of the Universities in Kerala. (3) In the absence of persons with B.Ed. Degree as specified in items (1) and (2) above, persons with B.Ed. Degree in any subject acquired after a regular course of study from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognized as equivalent thereto by any of the Universities in Kerala. III Must have passed the State Eligibility Test (SET) for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher conducted by the Government of Kerala or by the Agency authorized by the State Government.
Department : Kerala Higher Secondary Education
Salary : ₹ 55,200-1,15,300/-
Vacancies : 02 (Two)
Age Limit : 20-49 Only Candidates born between 02.01.1977 and 01.01.2006 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post. No other age relaxation will be allowed
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Vacancies : 02 (Two)
Age Limit : 20-49 Only Candidates born between 02.01.1977 and 01.01.2006 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post. No other age relaxation will be allowed
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- (I) S.S.L.C. or its equivalent and
- (II) Must possess any one of the qualifications mentioned below Diploma in Civil Engineering (2 years course) of Women’s Polytechnic or any other qualification recognised by Government as equivalent thereto. OR Group Certificate under K.G.T.E or M.G.T.E (Group Certificate will include all the four groups viz., Building Drawing, Building Construction, Survey and Irrigation.) OR Pass in the following eight subjects under K.G.T.E/M.G.T.E. Viz. (1) Surveying and Levelling (Higher) (2) Applied Mechanics (Higher) (3) Building Materials and Construction (Higher/Lower) (4) Hydraulics and Irrigation (Higher) (5) Building Drawing and Estimating (Higher) (6) Earthwork and Road making (Higher) (7) Geometrical Drawing (Lower) (8) Mensuration (Lower) OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (Surveyor) OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (Civil) OR National Trade Certificate (Surveyor) OR National Trade Certificate (Draftsman Civil) OR State Trade Certificate (Surveyor) OR State Trade Certificate (Draftsman Civil) OR Pass in V.H.S.E. Draftsmanship in Building Technology or Quantity Surveying and Surveying.
Department : LSG Department (Group IV Planning Wing)
Salary : ₹31,100 – 66,800/-
Vacancies : SC/ST - 01 (One)
Age Limit : 18-45 Only Candidates born between 02.01.1981 and 01.01.2008 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post. No other age relaxation will be allowed.
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Vacancies : SC/ST - 01 (One)
Age Limit : 18-45 Only Candidates born between 02.01.1981 and 01.01.2008 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post. No other age relaxation will be allowed.
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- (I) Master's Degree in the concerned subject with not less than 45% marks from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in the respective subject by a University in Kerala.
- (II) (1) B.Ed in the concerned subject acquired after a regular course of study from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognized as equivalent thereto by a University in Kerala. (2) In the absence of persons with B.Ed. Degree in the concerned subject, B.Ed Degree acquired in the concerned faculty as specified in the Acts and Statutes of any of the Universities in Kerala. (3) In the absence of persons with B.Ed. Degree as specified in items (i) and (ii) above, persons with B.Ed. Degree in any subject acquired after a regular course of study from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognized as equivalent thereto by any of the Universities in Kerala.
- (III) Must have passed the State Eligibility Test (SET) for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher conducted by Government of Kerala or by the agency authorized by the State Government.
Department : Kerala Higher Secondary Education
Salary : Rs.45,600-95,600/-
Vacancies : Scheduled Caste - 04 (Four) (Cat.No.157/2026) Scheduled Tribe - 01 (One) (Cat.No.158/2026)
Age Limit : 20-49. [Only candidates born between 02.01.1977 and 01.01.2006 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post.
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Vacancies : Scheduled Caste - 04 (Four) (Cat.No.157/2026) Scheduled Tribe - 01 (One) (Cat.No.158/2026)
Age Limit : 20-49. [Only candidates born between 02.01.1977 and 01.01.2006 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post.
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- Pass in Higher Secondary Education Examination (Plus Two) or its equivalent
Department : Kerala Police
Salary : Rs.31,100 - 66,800/-
Vacancies : LC/AI-02 (Two)
Age Limit : 20-35. Candidates born between 02.01.1991 and 01.01.2006 (both dates included) only are eligible to apply for this post. (Including the age relaxations as per para 2(i) of the general conditions)
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Vacancies : LC/AI-02 (Two)
Age Limit : 20-35. Candidates born between 02.01.1991 and 01.01.2006 (both dates included) only are eligible to apply for this post. (Including the age relaxations as per para 2(i) of the general conditions)
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- Pass in Standard VI (New) or equivalent.
- Not less than 3 years service in the company as on the date of application.
Department : KSFE Ltd
Salary : Rs.24500-42900/-
Vacancies : Scheduled Tribe-01 (One)
Age Limit : 18-50 (born between 02.01.1976 and 01.01.2008) (both dates included). (Other conditions regarding the age relaxation are not applicable).
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Vacancies : Scheduled Tribe-01 (One)
Age Limit : 18-50 (born between 02.01.1976 and 01.01.2008) (both dates included). (Other conditions regarding the age relaxation are not applicable).
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- Pass in Standard VI (New) or equivalent.
- Not less than 3 years service in the company as on the date of application.
Department : Kerala State Financial Enterprises Limited - KSFE Ltd.
Salary : Rs.24500-42900/-
Vacancies : ST-03 (Three)
Age Limit : 18-50 (born between 02.01.1976 and 01.01.2008) (both dates included). (Other conditions regarding the age relaxation are not applicable)
Vacancies : ST-03 (Three)
Age Limit : 18-50 (born between 02.01.1976 and 01.01.2008) (both dates included). (Other conditions regarding the age relaxation are not applicable)
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Application Fee : Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
- There is no application fee required for Kerala PSC Recruitment
Selection Process : Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
- Written / OMR / Online Examination: Conducted by Kerala PSC if the number of applicants requires screening.
- Admission Ticket: Candidates must submit an Online Confirmation through their One Time Registration profile within the timeframe specified by KPSC to generate admission tickets.
- Physical / Practical / Driving Test: Applicable for posts like Forest Boat Driver and Police Constable Driver.
- Document Verification: Verification of original certificates (Age, Educational Qualifications, Experience, Driving License, Community/Non-Creamy Layer Certificate).
- Final Ranked List Publication: Final selection list published based on marks scored in the examination/tests.
General Information : Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
- The photograph once uploaded meeting all requirements shall be valid for 10 years from the date of uploading. Candidates who create new profile should upload photograph taken within 6 months. There is no change in other instructions regarding the uploading of photographs.No application fee is required. Candidates are responsible for the correctness of the personal information and secrecy of password.
- Before the final submission of the application on the profile, candidates must ensure correctness of the information in their profile. They must quote the User-ID for further communication with the Commission. Application submitted is provisional and cannot be deleted or altered after submission. Candidates are advised to keep a print out or soft copy of the online application for future reference.
- Candidates can take the print out of the application by clicking on the link 'My Applications' in their profile. All correspondences with the Commission, regarding the application should be accompanied with the print out of the application.
- The application will be summarily rejected if non complaince with the notification is found in due course of processing. Original documents to prove qualification, age, Community etc. have to be produced as and when called for.
How to Apply : Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Draftsman Grade-II, KSFE Peon/Watchman, Forest Boat Driver, HSST Statistics, Police Constable Driver & Other Posts, click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 30 Sep 2026 to 04 Nov 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Open the official website www.keralapsc.gov.in
- Find the Draftsman Grade-II, KSFE Peon/Watchman, Forest Boat Driver, HSST Statistics, Police Constable Driver & Other Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
- Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
- Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
- Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
- Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
- Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
- Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
- Next, if Kerala PSC requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
- Take a printout of it and keep it safe
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Required Documents:
- Photo
- Sign
- SSLC
- +2 (equalant certificate)
- Degree and other highest certificates
- Hight in CM
- Aadhar card
- Mobile number
- Email id (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the official Gazette notification date for Category Numbers 151/2026 to 161/2026?
- The Extraordinary Gazette notification date is September 30, 2026.
- The deadline to submit online applications is November 4, 2026, up to 12:00 Midnight.
- There is no application fee for applying to any post under Kerala PSC.
- No. Cat. No. 152/2026 is restricted to eligible Part-Time employees (such as Sweeper-cum-Scavenger, Packer, Despatcher, Gardener) working in KSFE Ltd. with a minimum of 3 years of service.
- The age limit is 18 to 50 years for eligible Part-Time employees.
- The scale of pay for Higher Secondary School Teacher - Statistics is ₹55,200 – ₹1,15,300.
- Yes, candidates must possess a valid Motor Boat Driving Licence, 3 years of boat driving experience, knowledge of engine repair, and pass a swimming test.
- Candidates must submit an Online Confirmation through their Kerala PSC Thulasi profile during the specified period announced by the commission, after which the Admission Ticket will be generated in their profile.
- No. Cat. No. 155/2026 is Special Recruitment for ST only, and Cat. No. 156/2026 is Special Recruitment for SC/ST only.
- You can apply online through the official portal at thulasi.keralapsc.gov.in.
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