Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 — 40 Junior Clerk, Assistant Engineer & More Posts (Cat. 73–128/2026)

Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released a fresh Extraordinary Gazette covering Category Nos. 73/2026 to 128/2026, opening 40 government job vacancies across medical, engineering, teaching, clerical and field posts statewide. Applications opened 31 July 2026 and close 02 September 2026, marking Kerala PSC's second major gazette of the season after the June-July drive covering Category Nos. 39–72/2026. Aspirants targeting a permanent Kerala Sarkari Naukri 2026 role, from Junior Clerk to Assistant Executive Engineer, will find this notification adds fresh entry points across state departments. Selected candidates will work across a wide spread of roles: Junior Clerk in Apex Societies handle co-operative sector clerical duties, Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) oversee electrical works at ₹56,500–1,18,100 per month, and Forest Watcher posts in Wayanad support field forestry operations. Selection for most posts runs through a Written, OMR or Online Test followed by document verification, with the resulting Ranked List staying valid for one to three years. Medical faculty posts such as Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery or Radiodiagnosis carry UGC-scale pay and require postgraduate medical qualifications. Candidates can apply online at thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in through their One Time Registration (OTR) profile, selecting the Category Number matching their qualification and community reservation. The last date to apply for this Kerala PSC 2026 drive is 02 September 2026, and there is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official Category-wise notification PDF on keralapsc.gov.in before applying, since several posts (Junior Clerk, Computer Assistant, Store Keeper) are listed as anticipated vacancies that will be filled as departments report openings.

• Varies by category: SSLC (Store Keeper, Braillist, Forest Watcher, Electrician trades), Diploma/ITI (Junior Instructor, Draftsman), Degree (Architectural Assistant, Junior Clerk with HDC/JDC/B.Com Co-operation), PG + B.Ed (Non-Vocational Teacher Biology/Chemistry), B.E./B.Tech Electrical (Assistant Executive Engineer/Assistant Engineer)
• Medical postgraduates (M.Ch/DNB/DrNB) for Assistant Professor posts in Neurosurgery, Anaesthesiology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Radiodiagnosis; MDS for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Several posts reserved for ST/SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen ST, NCA-Muslim, NCA-SCCC, NCA-LC/AI, and other special-recruitment categories — check individual category notification

• 18–40 / 18–44 years as on 01-01-2026 for most non-teaching posts (varies by category)
• Teaching and medical posts: upper limit up to 49–50 years
• Usual relaxation for OBC, SC/ST and PwBD as per Kerala PSC norms

• SSLC or equivalent for Store Keeper, Braillist, Forest Watcher, Last Grade Servant and similar posts
• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics for Assistant Executive Engineer and Assistant Engineer (Electrical) posts
• Postgraduate degree with B.Ed in Biology or Chemistry for Non-Vocational Teacher (Senior) posts
• Diploma or Degree in Architecture for Architectural Assistant
• SSLC with ITI or relevant trade certificate for Junior Instructor and Electrician posts
• Degree with HDC / HDC & BM / JDC / B.Com (Co-operation) / B.Sc (Co-operation & Banking) for Junior Clerk Part-I (Apex Societies)
• Postgraduate medical qualification (M.Ch/DNB/DrNB/MDS) for Assistant Professor posts in Neurosurgery, Anaesthesiology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Radiodiagnosis
• Age 18–40/18–44 years as on 01-01-2026 for most posts; higher limits for teaching and medical posts
• SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen relaxation as per Kerala PSC rules
• Special recruitment categories (NCA-Muslim, NCA-SCCC, NCA-LC/AI, ST-only, SC/ST) apply to specific posts — check individual category notification

• Nil for all categories — no application fee

• Junior Clerk (Apex Societies): ₹17,400–46,450
• Electrician: ₹19,000–43,600
• Store Keeper: ₹24,400–55,200
• Agricultural Assistant Gr-II / Computer Assistant Gr-II: ₹27,900–63,700
• Technical Assistant (GIS): ₹31,100–66,800
• Draftsman Gr-I / Sub Engineer: ₹36,500–89,000
• Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical): ₹56,500–1,18,100
• Assistant Professor / Non-Vocational Teacher posts: UGC norms / ₹55,200–1,15,300

1. Visit https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/ — the official One Time Registration (OTR) portal of Kerala PSC
2. Complete or log in to your OTR profile with updated personal, educational and community details
3. Upload a recent photograph with name and date printed, as required by Kerala PSC guidelines
4. Click "Apply Now" against the relevant Category Number (73/2026 to 128/2026) matching your qualification
5. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and other required details
6. Review all category-specific and community/NCA reservation conditions before submission
7. Submit the application and take a print or digital copy for your records
8. Confirm for the written/OMR/online test through your OTR profile once the confirmation window opens
9. Keep SSLC, degree, community and experience certificates ready for document verification
10. Check keralapsc.gov.in regularly for exam date, syllabus and further updates on your applied category