Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 — 74 Posts, Apply by 04 Oct

Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has released notifications under Category No. 151/2026 to 161/2026 for 74 vacancies across Draftsman Grade-II, Peon/Watchman, Forest Boat Driver, Higher Secondary School Teacher (Statistics and Junior Arabic), Town Planning Surveyor Grade-II, and Police Constable Driver/Woman Police Constable Driver posts, spread across Kerala Ports Service, KSFE, Forest & Wildlife Department, Kerala Higher Secondary Education, and Kerala Police. Candidates meeting post-wise qualifications ranging from Standard VI to Master's Degree with B.Ed, and age limits varying by post, can apply online, with Peon/Watchman (KSFE) carrying the largest allocation at a combined 59 posts. Selected candidates will serve across their respective departments throughout Kerala. The Kerala PSC 2026 selection process is conducted as per the rules of the recruiting authority for each post, with a written/OMR/online test where applicable, followed by a Ranked List prepared in order of merit, valid for one to three years. Monthly salary for Kerala PSC 2026 posts ranges from ₹24,500-42,900 (Peon/Watchman) to ₹55,200-1,15,300 (Higher Secondary School Teacher-Statistics), with no application fee charged to any candidate. Candidates for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 must apply online through the official One Time Registration (OTR) portal at keralapsc.gov.in, read the full notification and annexures carefully, and complete the application process as instructed for each category number. Candidates must verify the exact closing date for their specific category number directly on the official website before applying, since the source article shows a date discrepancy, and must check post-wise horizontal reservation, disability suitability, and category-specific conditions in the official notification before applying.

Varies by post: SSLC with Diploma in Civil Engineering (Draftsman Gr-II); Standard VI pass with 3 years' service in KSFE (Peon/Watchman); SSLC (Forest Boat Driver); Master's Degree in Statistics/relevant subject with B.Ed (Higher Secondary School Teacher); Plus Two or equivalent (Police Constable Driver).

18-40 years (Draftsman); 18-50 years (Peon/Watchman); 25-40 years (Forest Boat Driver); 20-49 years (HSST-Statistics/Arabic); 18-45 years (Draftsman Gr-II/Town Planning Surveyor); 20-35 years (Police Constable Driver)

• Draftsman Grade-II (2 posts, Kerala Ports Service-Hydrographic Survey Wing) — SSLC or equivalent, Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Peon/Watchman (55 posts, KSFE) — Standard VI (New) pass or equivalent, with not less than 3 years' service in the company as on the date of application
• Forest Boat Driver Part-I (3 posts, Forest & Wildlife) — SSLC or equivalent recognised by Govt. of India/Kerala
• Forest Boat Driver Part-II, by Transfer (Anticipated, Forest & Wildlife) — SSLC or equivalent
• Higher Secondary School Teacher - Statistics (2 posts) — Master's Degree in Statistics, with B.Ed
• Draftsman Gr-II / Town Planning Surveyor Gr-II (1 SC/ST post, Local Self Government-Group IV Planning Wing) — SSLC or equivalent, Diploma
• Higher Secondary School Teacher (Jr.) Arabic, VII NCA-SC&ST (5 posts) — Master's Degree in the concerned subject, with B.Ed
• Police Constable Driver / Woman Police Constable Driver, I NCA-LC/AI (2 posts, Kerala Police) — Plus Two or equivalent
• Peon/Watchman, IV NCA-ST and VIII NCA-ST (4 combined posts, KSFE) — Same as Peon/Watchman above, reserved for Scheduled Tribe
• Application Fee: Nil for all categories
• Job Type: Per departmental service rules

Nil (No application fee for any category)

₹31,100-66,800 (Draftsman Gr-II, Town Planning Surveyor Gr-II, Police Constable Driver); ₹24,500-42,900 (Peon/Watchman); ₹26,500-60,700 (Forest Boat Driver); ₹55,200-1,15,300 (HSST-Statistics); ₹45,600-95,600 (HSST Jr.-Arabic)

1. Visit the official Kerala PSC website: www.keralapsc.gov.in.
2. Read the official notification carefully (Category No. 151/2026 to 161/2026) and check the exact closing date for your category.
3. Check the eligibility criteria, age limit, and qualification for your desired post.
4. Register or log in via the One Time Registration (OTR) portal.
5. Complete the online application process as instructed in the notification for the specific category number.
6. Upload required documents as specified for the post applied for.
7. Submit the application form and keep a copy for future reference.
8. Candidates shortlisted for a written/OMR/online test will be informed separately on the official website.