Kerala PSC has opened applications under Category Nos. 151/2026 to 161/2026, and the common closing date is 4 November 2026 at 12 midnight. The Extraordinary Gazette dated 30 September 2026 contains 11 category numbers covering Draftsman, KSFE Peon/Watchman, Forest Boat Driver, Higher Secondary School Teacher, Town Planning Surveyor and Police Constable Driver posts.
The notifications specify 74 vacancies in total across categories with stated numerical vacancies, plus anticipated vacancies under Category 154/2026. Not all posts are open to every candidate. Several are restricted to particular communities, existing KSFE employees or eligible Forest Department employees. Check the recruitment method before applying.
Kerala PSC recruitment 2026: Important dates
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Extraordinary Gazette date | 30 September 2026 |
| Category numbers | 151/2026 to 161/2026 |
| Application mode | Online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration profile |
| Last date | 4 November 2026, 12 midnight |
Kerala PSC vacancy details: Category-wise posts
| Category No. | Post | Vacancies | Pay scale | Recruitment type / restriction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151/2026 | Draftsman Grade II, Kerala Ports Service | 2 | ₹31,100–66,800 | General recruitment; 4% reservation for eligible benchmark disabilities |
| 152/2026 | Peon/Watchman, KSFE | 55 | ₹24,500–42,900 | 33⅓% employee quota with open-market rotation note |
| 153/2026 | Forest Boat Driver, Forest & Wildlife | 3 | ₹26,500–60,700 | Direct recruitment; district-wise; 70% direct / 30% by transfer |
| 154/2026 | Forest Boat Driver, Forest & Wildlife | Anticipated | ₹26,500–60,700 | By transfer only |
| 155/2026 | Higher Secondary School Teacher – Statistics | 2 | ₹55,200–1,15,300 | Special recruitment for ST candidates only |
| 156/2026 | Draftsman Grade II / Town Planning Surveyor Grade II | 1 | ₹31,100–66,800 | Special recruitment for SC/ST candidates |
| 157/2026 | Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) – Arabic | 4 | ₹45,600–95,600 | VII NCA – Scheduled Caste |
| 158/2026 | Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) – Arabic | 1 | ₹45,600–95,600 | VII NCA – Scheduled Tribe |
| 159/2026 | Police Constable Driver / Woman Police Constable Driver | 2 | ₹31,100–66,800 | I NCA – LC/AI community only |
| 160/2026 | Peon/Watchman, KSFE | 1 | ₹24,500–42,900 | IV NCA – ST; eligible KSFE part-time employees |
| 161/2026 | Peon/Watchman, KSFE | 3 | ₹24,500–42,900 | VIII NCA – ST; eligible KSFE part-time employees |
| Total with specified numbers | 74 | Category 154 has anticipated vacancies not included in this total |
Category 152 has the largest stated number, with 55 vacancies. It uses a mixed recruitment arrangement: 33⅓% is reserved for specified KSFE part-time employees, while the notification also describes an open-market rotation for the next two vacancies. However, its qualification clause separately lists three years of KSFE service, so applicants outside the employee group should confirm the application route with Kerala PSC before relying on the open-market note. Category 154 is not open direct recruitment; it is a by-transfer notification for eligible Forest Department employees.
Who can apply? Read the recruitment restrictions first
The 11 category numbers represent different recruitment routes. Categories 151 and 153 are the two clear general-recruitment notifications. Category 152 is a mixed recruitment route: 33⅓% is reserved for specified KSFE part-time employees, and the rotation note sends the first vacancy to the employee quota and the next two to open-market candidates. Category 154 is by transfer. Categories 155 to 161 are special-recruitment, NCA, community-restricted or employer-restricted notices. Because the Category 152 method and qualification clauses include a part-time service condition alongside the open-market rotation note, candidates considering the open-market route should check the exact eligibility with Kerala PSC before applying.
Category 151/2026: Draftsman Grade II
This statewide post is in the Kerala Ports Service, Hydrographic Survey Wing, with two existing vacancies. Applicants generally need SSLC or an equivalent qualification and either Survey Recorder Class II qualification from the Indian Navy’s Hydrographic Survey Branch or a Diploma in Civil Engineering from an accepted institution. Experience in a drawing office, preferably chart drawing, is listed as preferential; the notification says this experience is not compulsory for SC/ST candidates, who must acquire it after recruitment if selected. The age range is 18 to 40, with the notified community relaxations. Four per cent of reported vacancies are reserved for eligible candidates with benchmark disabilities, as specified in the notification.
Category 152/2026: KSFE Peon/Watchman
The notification lists 55 vacancies and reserves 33⅓% of direct-recruitment vacancies for specified KSFE part-time employees: Part-Time Sweeper-cum-Scavenger, Packer, Despatcher and Gardener. Its rotation note says the first vacancy is filled from this employee group and the next two from the open market; if qualified employee-quota candidates are unavailable, those vacancies may also be filled from the open market. The stated age range is 18 to 50. The qualification clause lists Standard VI and at least three years of KSFE service, while the same notification also mentions open-market appointments. Because these clauses need to be read together, candidates outside the KSFE employee group should confirm their eligibility directly with Kerala PSC before relying on the open-market rotation.
Category 153/2026: Forest Boat Driver – direct recruitment
Three district-wise vacancies are listed: two in Thrissur and one in Kozhikode. The notification states that the direct-recruitment share is 70% and the by-transfer share is 30%. Applicants must generally be aged 25 to 40, possess SSLC or equivalent, hold a valid motor boat driving licence and have at least three years of experience as a boat driver. They must also know the basic mechanism of a motor boat, be able to carry out minor repairs and be able to swim. Selection includes a practical boat-driving test, a swimming test and a physical-efficiency test. The swimming test requires a 50-metre trial within two minutes and two minutes of floating ability. Candidates must also meet the physical standards: minimum height 168 cm and chest 81 cm with at least 5 cm expansion; the minimum height for SC/ST candidates is 160 cm. The physical-efficiency test requires qualifying in five of the eight listed events. Women and differently abled candidates are not eligible under this notification. A candidate may apply to only one district; separate district-wise ranked lists will be prepared.
Category 154/2026: Forest Boat Driver – by transfer
This notification lists anticipated vacancies in Thrissur and Kozhikode. It is for eligible Boat Lascar, Boat Cleaner and Boat Watcher employees of the Kerala Forest Department who have been declared approved probationers. The age limit is not applicable to this by-transfer route. Candidates must hold SSLC or equivalent, a valid motor boat driving licence and at least three years of boat-driver experience, and must meet the practical, swimming, physical and medical conditions in the PDF. It is not a second open-market direct recruitment route.
Category 155/2026: HSST – Statistics
This special recruitment is for Scheduled Tribe candidates only and lists two vacancies. The essential academic requirements include a Master’s degree in Statistics with at least 45% marks, the prescribed B.Ed qualification and the State Eligibility Test (SET), subject to the exemptions listed in the notification. The notified age range is 20 to 49.
Category 156/2026: Draftsman Grade II / Town Planning Surveyor Grade II
This is a special recruitment for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates under the Local Self Government Department’s Group IV Planning Wing. One vacancy is listed. Applicants must satisfy the age range of 18 to 45 and hold SSLC or equivalent plus one of the prescribed technical qualifications, such as a Civil Engineering diploma, specified KGTE/MGTE certificates, National Apprenticeship or Trade Certificates, or an accepted VHSE qualification in draftsmanship/surveying.
Categories 157/2026 and 158/2026: HSST (Junior) Arabic
These are seventh NCA notifications for the Higher Secondary Education Department. Category 157 has four Scheduled Caste vacancies and Category 158 has one Scheduled Tribe vacancy. The notification requires a Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 45% marks, the prescribed B.Ed qualification and SET, subject to the stated exemptions. The age range is 20 to 49. Applications from candidates outside the specified communities will be rejected. The notification says that, if qualified Scheduled Caste candidates are unavailable, Scheduled Tribe candidates may also be considered, and vice versa.
Category 159/2026: Police Constable Driver / Woman Police Constable Driver
This Kerala Police NCA notification lists two vacancies for the LC/AI community. The age range is 20 to 35, subject to the stated conditions. Applicants need Plus Two or equivalent and a current valid driving licence covering Motor Cycle with Gear, Light Motor Vehicles, Heavy Passenger Vehicles and Heavy Goods Vehicles with Driver’s Badge. They must also satisfy physical and eyesight standards and pass the prescribed practical driving test. The notification specifies minimum height of 168 cm for male candidates and 157 cm for female candidates, along with additional chest and medical requirements for male candidates.
Categories 160/2026 and 161/2026: KSFE Peon/Watchman – NCA ST
These are separate NCA notifications for Scheduled Tribe candidates and are restricted to eligible part-time employees in specified KSFE categories with at least three years of service. In the absence of qualified ST candidates, the notifications allow consideration of eligible SC candidates. Category 160 lists one vacancy and Category 161 lists three. The minimum educational qualification is Standard VI, and the age range is 18 to 50. Candidates must check the service certificate and community conditions in the individual PDF.
How to apply for Kerala PSC Category 151 to 161/2026
- Visit the official Kerala PSC website.
- Complete One Time Registration if you do not already have a Kerala PSC profile.
- Log in to the Thulasi candidate profile using your User ID and password.
- Open the notification for the exact category number you are eligible for.
- Read the recruitment method, community restriction, age and qualification clauses in that category’s PDF.
- Click Apply Now against the relevant post and complete the online application.
- Check your personal details, photograph and supporting information before final submission.
- Save or print the application from the My Applications section for future reference.
Applicants should submit a separate application for each category they are eligible for. A single application should not be assumed to cover multiple category numbers. The notification also states that once an application is submitted, it cannot simply be deleted or edited; verify the profile details before final submission.
Kerala PSC application fee and examination updates
The individual notifications describe online application through One Time Registration and state that no application fee is required. Where a written, OMR or online test is conducted, candidates may need to submit confirmation through their profile within the period announced by Kerala PSC. Admission tickets are made available to candidates who confirm, in the final 15 days before the test, as per the notification instructions.
The 30 September gazette does not provide one common examination date for all these posts. Candidates should monitor their Kerala PSC profiles and the official examination calendar for test confirmation, admission ticket and selection-stage notices.
Official Kerala PSC notification PDFs and application portal
- Kerala PSC Extraordinary Gazette dated 30 September 2026 – Categories 151/2026 to 161/2026
- Category 151/2026 – Draftsman Grade II PDF
- Category 152/2026 – KSFE Peon/Watchman PDF
- Category 153/2026 – Forest Boat Driver PDF
- Category 154/2026 – Forest Boat Driver by Transfer PDF
- Category 155/2026 – HSST Statistics PDF
- Category 156/2026 – Draftsman / Town Planning Surveyor PDF
- Categories 157 and 158/2026 – HSST Junior Arabic PDF
- Category 159/2026 – Police Constable Driver PDF
- Category 160/2026 – KSFE Peon/Watchman NCA ST PDF
- Category 161/2026 – KSFE Peon/Watchman NCA ST PDF
- Kerala PSC Thulasi candidate login
Last updated: 3 November 2026. Vacancy figures exclude the unspecified anticipated vacancies under Category 154/2026. Eligibility and recruitment method vary by category; the official PDF for the relevant category takes precedence.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for Kerala PSC Category 151 to 161/2026?
The last date is 4 November 2026 up to 12 midnight.
How many vacancies are notified in this Kerala PSC recruitment batch?
The notifications specify 74 vacancies across categories with numerical vacancy counts. Category 154/2026 lists anticipated vacancies separately, so those are not included in the total of 74.
Are all 11 Kerala PSC categories open to everyone?
No. Categories 151 and 153 are the broadly open general-recruitment entries. Category 152 has a part-time KSFE employee quota and an open-market rotation note, while Category 154 is by transfer. Categories 155 to 161 carry special-recruitment, NCA, community or employer restrictions. Read the individual PDF before applying.
Is Kerala PSC application fee required?
The relevant category notifications state that no application fee is required for the online application process.
Where can I apply for Kerala PSC notifications 151/2026 to 161/2026?
Apply through the Kerala PSC website after One Time Registration, using the Thulasi candidate profile and the Apply Now link for the relevant category.