Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) for a total of 75 vacancies across Assistant Engineer, Clerk-Typist, Medical Officer, Secretary and various other cadres. Online application for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 is open via the official Thulasi portal at thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in (accessible from keralapsc.gov.in) with the last date being 5 August 2026. Application fee is NIL. Pay scale ranges from ₹9,940 to ₹1,10,300 per month. One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory. Malayalam reading/writing knowledge is required. Selection: Written/OMR exam + Document Verification + Medical Test.
⚡ Apply Online for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 — Closing 5 August 2026
✅ Apply Online via ThulasiAbout Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 is a consolidated multi-post notification issued by the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC), the constitutional body recruiting personnel for Kerala Government services. Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 covers 75 vacancies across Assistant Engineer, Clerk-Typist, Medical Officer, Secretary and various other cadres. Applications for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 must be submitted online through the Thulasi portal (thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in). Candidates must first complete OTR (One Time Registration), after which they can apply to any Kerala PSC notification with a single click. Selection involves Written/OMR Exam (100 questions, 100 marks, 75 minutes with 1/3 negative marking), Document Verification, and Medical Test. Kerala PSC follows the unique Communal Rotation reservation system.
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Distributed per Kerala PSC Communal Rotation reservation policy.
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Typical: Clerk-Typist 18-36, AE 21-36, MO 20-40. Age calculated as on 01 January 2026.
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Kerala PSC does NOT charge any application fee — Thulasi portal is 100% free.
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Written / OMR / Online Examination — 100 questions, 100 marks, 75 minutes. Objective MCQ. Negative marking 1/3 per wrong.
- Ranked List — Kerala PSC prepares a Ranked List valid for 1-3 years
- Document Verification — at PSC office / district centre
- Medical Test — physical/medical fitness for selected candidates
- Advice Memo & Appointment — final appointment via Communal Rotation vacancies
Kerala PSC uses Communal Rotation — a unique reservation system with 20-turn cycles across communities.
How to Apply for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
- 1Visit www.keralapsc.gov.in
- 2Click “Thulasi” portal link → thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in opens
- 3Complete OTR (One Time Registration) — Aadhaar, mobile, email, photograph, signature
- 4Log in with User-ID and Password
- 5Browse Notifications → select post → click “Apply”
- 6Choose ONLY ONE district — multi-district applications rejected
- 7Verify pre-filled OTR data, add post-specific details
- 8Submit — NO fee. Note Application Number
- 9Download Application Confirmation. Later, “Confirm for Exam” on Thulasi when exam call comes
Important Instructions for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
- →Apply ONLINE ONLY via Thulasi — offline applications not accepted.
- →OTR on Thulasi is MANDATORY before applying.
- →Apply for ONLY ONE district — multiple applications rejected.
- →Malayalam knowledge mandatory — verified in exam and DV.
- →Must “Confirm for Exam” on Thulasi when call comes — else application treated as withdrawn.
- →4% vacancies reserved for PwD + 10% for EWS.
- →Community Certificate must be from Kerala Village Officer / Tahsildar.
- →Application CANNOT be edited/withdrawn after submission — verify carefully.
Documents Required for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
- ✓ SSLC (10th) Certificate (DOB & Age proof)
- ✓ Plus Two / Diploma / Degree / B.Tech / MBBS Certificates
- ✓ Aadhaar Card (must match Thulasi OTR)
- ✓ Community Certificate (Village Officer / Tahsildar)
- ✓ Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC)
- ✓ PwD Certificate (40%+ disability)
- ✓ Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate
- ✓ Typewriting Certificate (KGTE / SSC) for Clerk-Typist
- ✓ Medical Council Registration (MBBS candidates)
- ✓ Passport photo (20-50 KB JPG) + Signature (10-30 KB JPG)
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Standard Kerala PSC common syllabus: 100 questions, 100 marks, 75 minutes. OMR. Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Application Deadline
💰 Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Post-Wise Salary
📊 Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Competition Analysis
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 — Expert Analysis
Very High CompetitionKerala PSC Recruitment 2026 is one of the most competitive state-level exams in India. Historical cut-offs: LDC/Clerk-Typist 78-85 marks, Assistant Engineer 82-88, Medical Officer 75-80 (out of 100). Communal Rotation reservation offers strategic advantage for Ezhava, Muslim, LC, OBC, SC, ST candidates in specific turns. Given zero fee and lifetime OTR validity, this is a must-apply for every eligible Kerala resident — start preparing NOW.
💬 Thought for You
“75 posts. 35 days. Zero fee. One OTR profile opens lifetime access to Kerala PSC — start today, build a Kerala Government career.”
Official Website & Apply Portal
https://www.keralapsc.gov.in (Kerala PSC official site)
Apply Portal: https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in (Thulasi — Kerala PSC Application Portal)
Apply for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 before 5 August 2026. NO fee. OTR mandatory.
✅ Apply Online for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026