Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 – Extra Ordinary Gazette 30 May 2026 | 16 Posts Cat.No.23–38/2026 | Apply Online by 01 July 2026 | keralapsc.gov.in

Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 notification featuring 16 government job vacancies including Dairy Extension Officer, Child Development Project Officer, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Police Constable Driver and Cath Lab Technician. Apply online through OTR before 01 July 2026.
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Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 – Extra Ordinary Gazette 30 May 2026 | 16 Posts Cat.No.23–38/2026 | Apply Online by 01 July 2026 | keralapsc.gov.in
Extra Ordinary Gazette — 30 May 2026 • KPSC • Cat.No.23–38/2026 • Apply by 01 July 2026

Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 — Extra Ordinary Gazette 30/05/2026 16 Posts | Cat.No.23/2026 to 38/2026 • General, Women-only, Police, Health, SC/ST Special Recruitment • Apply Online by 01 July 2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC), Thiruvananthapuram has published its Extra Ordinary Gazette notification dated 30 May 2026 announcing 16 posts under Category Numbers 23/2026 to 38/2026. Posts span across multiple Kerala Government departments including Dairy Development, Women & Child Development, Motor Vehicles, Kerala Police, Health Services, Water Authority, Kerala Administrative Tribunal, Kerala State Water Transport, Pharmaceutical Corporation, Pollution Control Board, Universities, and more. The notification includes general recruitment posts, one women-only post (CDPO), and several Special Recruitment posts exclusively for SC/ST communities. All applications must be submitted online through the One Time Registration (OTR) system at keralapsc.gov.in on or before 01 July 2026. No application fee. Vacancies are Anticipated for all posts — ranked list valid for 1 to 3 years.

📌 16 Posts Notified
🏭 Kerala State Government
📅 Apply by: 01 July 2026
📋 Gazette: 30 May 2026
🖊 Cat.No.: 23/2026 to 38/2026
✅ Fee: NIL — No Application Fee
📌 Portal: keralapsc.gov.in (OTR)
👥 SC/ST Special Recruitment Posts Included
👥 Women-Only Post: CDPO (Cat.25)
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Posts Notified
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23–38
Cat.No. Range
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01 Jul
Last Date
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Multiple
Departments
NIL
Application Fee
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OTR
Apply Mode
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Gazette Overview
Verified from official KPSC website keralapsc.gov.in — Extra Ordinary Gazette dated 30.05.2026
ParticularsDetails
CommissionKerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) — Thulasi Hills, Pattom Palace P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004, Kerala
Gazette TypeExtra Ordinary Gazette — General Recruitment
Gazette Date30 May 2026
Category NumbersCat.No. 23/2026 to Cat.No. 38/2026 — 16 posts in total
Last Date to Apply01 July 2026
Application ModeOnline only via One Time Registration (OTR) at www.keralapsc.gov.in
Application FeeNIL — No fee for any category
Type of VacanciesAnticipated Vacancies — exact numbers will be reported to KPSC separately
Ranked List ValidityMinimum 1 year to maximum 3 years from date of publication of ranked list
Recruitment TypesGeneral (Open to all) | Women Only (Cat.25) | By Transfer (Cat.28, 31) | Special Recruitment for SC/ST (Cat.34, 35, 36, 37) | NCA (Cat.38)
Age Calculation DateAs per Kerala PSC norms — candidate must be born within the specified age range as on the last date (01.07.2026)
OTR RequirementCandidates must complete One Time Registration at keralapsc.gov.in before applying — already registered candidates can apply directly through their profile
Official Websitewww.keralapsc.gov.in | Enquiry: 0471-2546400 / 0471-2546401 | Email: kpsc.psc@kerala.gov.in
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Important Dates
Gazette date 30 May 2026 — last date to apply 01 July 2026 — apply through OTR on keralapsc.gov.in
📣Extra Ordinary Gazette Published — keralapsc.gov.in
Cat.No.23/2026 to Cat.No.38/2026 — 16 posts across multiple departments of Kerala Government
30 May 2026Published
🟢Online Applications Open via One Time Registration (OTR)
Register on keralapsc.gov.in → complete OTR profile → apply for relevant Cat.No. — existing OTR candidates apply directly through their profile
From: 30 May 2026Active
🚫Last Date to Submit Online Application — All 16 Posts
Apply at least 7–10 days early to avoid portal congestion — applications summarily rejected if non-compliance found in processing
01 July 2026
📋Exam Schedule — OMR / Online CBT — published at keralapsc.gov.in under Recruitment → Exam ScheduleTo be announced
📊Ranked List Publication — individual ranked lists for each Cat.No. — published on keralapsc.gov.inAfter Exam
⚠ All communications — exam schedule, admit card, ranked list — published exclusively on www.keralapsc.gov.in. KPSC does not send individual postal notifications. Monitor the official website regularly and keep your OTR profile updated with a valid mobile number and email ID.
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All 16 Posts — Complete Details
Cat.No.23/2026 to 38/2026 — pay scale, age, qualification and department for each post
Cat.No.Post NameDepartmentScale of Pay (₹)Age LimitType
23/2026Dairy Extension OfficerDairy Development55,200 – 1,15,30020–41General DR
24/2026Assistant Manager (Production) Gr.-IIPharmaceutical Corporation (IM) Kerala Ltd.As per rulesAs per notif.General DR
25/2026Child Development Project OfficerWomen & Child Development Department50,200 – 1,05,30025–45Women Only
26/2026Assistant Motor Vehicle InspectorMotor Vehicles Department45,600 – 95,60021–40General DR
27/2026Scheduled Castes Development Officer Grade-IIScheduled Castes Development DepartmentAs per rulesAs per notif.General DR
28/2026Microbiologist (Bacteriologist)Kerala Water AuthorityAs per rulesAs per notif.By Transfer
29/2026Cath Lab Technician Grade IIHealth ServicesAs per rulesAs per notif.General DR
30/2026Police Constable Driver / Woman Police Constable DriverKerala Police31,100 – 66,80020–32General DR
31/2026Lower Division TypistKerala State Pollution Control BoardAs per rulesAs per notif.By Transfer
32/2026Computer Assistant Grade-IIKerala Administrative TribunalAs per rulesAs per notif.General DR
33/2026Blacksmith Grade-IIKerala State Water TransportAs per rulesAs per notif.General DR
34/2026Assistant Surgeon / Casualty Medical OfficerHealth Services DepartmentAs per rulesAs per notif.SR for SC/ST
35/2026Office AttendantGovt. Secretariat / KPSC / State Audit / KLS / AGAs per rulesAs per notif.SR for SC/ST
36/2026Junior Health Inspector Gr.IIHealth ServicesAs per rulesAs per notif.SR for ST only
37/2026Lower Division TypistVarious DepartmentsAs per rulesAs per notif.SR for ST only
38/2026Security Officer (II NCA — E/B/T)Universities in KeralaAs per rulesAs per notif.NCA E/B/T
SR = Special Recruitment | NCA = Non-Communal Appointment | E/B/T = Ezhava / Backward Hindu Nadar / Thiyya. All pay scales and exact vacancies are as per individual notification PDFs. Download each notification PDF from keralapsc.gov.in for complete details.
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Eligibility Criteria — Key Posts
Qualification, age and key conditions for the most important posts in this gazette
Cat.No. 23/2026 — Dairy Extension Officer | Dairy Development Department
CriteriaDetails
Scale of Pay₹55,200 – ₹1,15,300 (7th CPC Kerala Revision)
Age Limit20 to 41 years — Born between 02.01.1985 and 01.01.2006 (both inclusive) — with usual SC/ST/OBC relaxation
QualificationB.Sc. in Dairy Science OR B.Tech. (Dairy Science and Technology) from a recognised University or National Dairy Research Institute (ICAR)
MethodDirect Recruitment — Statewide — 4% PwD reservation in reported vacancies
Cat.No. 25/2026 — Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | Women Only
CriteriaDetails
Scale of Pay₹50,200 – ₹1,05,300
Age Limit25 to 45 years — Born between 02.01.1981 and 01.01.2001 (both inclusive) — with SC/ST/OBC relaxation as per General Conditions
QualificationMaster's Degree in Home Science OR Social Work OR Sociology OR Psychology from a recognised University. Preferential: PG Diploma in Social Work recognised by Govt. of India or Kerala.
GenderWomen Only — post exclusively reserved for female candidates
MethodDirect Recruitment — Probation: 2 years within a continuous period of 3 years — 3-month mandatory training after joining
Cat.No. 26/2026 — Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) | Motor Vehicles Department
CriteriaDetails
Scale of Pay₹45,600 – ₹95,600
Age Limit21 to 40 years — Born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2005 (both inclusive) — with SC/ST/OBC relaxation
Educational Qualification(A) Pass in SSLC or equivalent. (B) Diploma in Automobile Engineering OR Mechanical Engineering (3-year course) from a recognised institution
MethodDirect Recruitment — PwD candidates are NOT eligible for this post
Cat.No. 30/2026 — Police Constable Driver / Woman Police Constable Driver | Kerala Police
CriteriaDetails
Scale of Pay₹31,100 – ₹66,800
Age Limit20 to 32 years — Born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2006 (both inclusive) — OBC: max 35 yrs, SC/ST: max 37 yrs, Ex-Servicemen: max 45 yrs
Educational QualificationPass in Higher Secondary Examination (Plus Two) or equivalent
Technical QualificationMust possess current valid Driving Licence for Motor Cycle with Gear, Light Motor Vehicles, Heavy Passenger Vehicles, Heavy Goods Vehicles with Driver's Badge — must be maintained valid throughout all selection stages
Physical Standards — MaleHeight: minimum 168 cm (SC/ST: 161 cm) | Chest: minimum 81 cm with 5 cm expansion (SC/ST: 76 cm + 5 cm expansion)
Physical Standards — FemaleHeight: minimum 157 cm (SC/ST: 151 cm)
Vision (without glasses)Both eyes: Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen | Near Vision 0.5 Snellen
NotePwD candidates are NOT eligible for this post — Statewide Direct Recruitment — Ranked list valid for 1 year only
⚠ For Complete Eligibility of Other Posts — Download Individual Notification PDFs
  • Cat.24 (Asst. Manager Production, Pharma Corp) — Cat.27 (SC Dev. Officer) — Cat.28 (Microbiologist, KWA — By Transfer) — Cat.29 (Cath Lab Technician) — Cat.31 (LDT, PCB — By Transfer) — Cat.32 (Computer Asst., KAT) — Cat.33 (Blacksmith, KSWT) — Cat.34–37 (SC/ST Special Recruitment) — Cat.38 (Security Officer, Universities) — download the respective PDF from the links in Card 08 below
  • For Special Recruitment posts (Cat.34–37), eligibility is restricted to specified SC/ST communities — check each notification PDF for exact community eligibility conditions
  • Cat.28 and Cat.31 are By Transfer — only serving Kerala Government employees in specified posts are eligible
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Age Relaxation — Kerala PSC Standard Rules
As per Part II Para 2 of General Conditions — applicable to all posts unless specifically stated otherwise
CategoryRelaxationConditions
Scheduled Castes (SC)+5 years (up to maximum prescribed)Must be Kerala SC — produce community certificate from Tahasildar
Scheduled Tribes (ST)+5 years (up to maximum prescribed)Must be Kerala ST — produce community certificate from Tahasildar
Other Backward Communities (OBC/OEC)+3 years (up to maximum prescribed)As per Kerala OBC lists — valid community certificate required
Ex-ServicemenPeriod of service + 3 yearsDischarge certificate from Armed Forces HQ required
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)+10 years for General; further relaxation for SC/ST/OBC PwDOnly where PwD candidates are eligible — not applicable to Cat.26, 28, 30, 31
KPSC Employees+5 yearsAs per service rules
For Police Constable Driver (Cat.30), age relaxation conditions differ — only OBC (+3 yrs), SC/ST (+5 yrs), Ex-Servicemen (+13 yrs from upper limit 32) are applicable. Standard conditions in Para 2(i) are NOT applicable for Cat.30. For Dairy Extension Officer (Cat.23), Para 2(i) relaxation is also not applicable.
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How to Apply Online — One Time Registration (OTR)
Apply at keralapsc.gov.in — OTR mandatory — last date 01 July 2026 — no fee
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Complete One Time Registration (OTR) — Mandatory First Step

Before applying for any KPSC post, you must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) at www.keralapsc.gov.in. OTR creates your permanent profile on the KPSC portal. Provide your name (as on SSLC), date of birth, community, educational qualifications, and contact details accurately. Upload your photograph — must be taken within 6 months, name and date printed at the bottom — valid for 10 years once uploaded meeting all requirements. This registration is done only once for all KPSC examinations.

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Log in & Apply for the Relevant Cat.No.

Existing OTR candidates — log in with your User-ID and password. Go to the Notifications section → Find the Extra Ordinary Gazette dated 30/05/2026 → Click on the relevant Cat.No. notification link → Click "Apply Now". Verify your OTR profile details before clicking Apply — ensure educational qualifications, community, date of birth, and contact information are correctly filled in your profile. You can update non-critical profile fields before submitting.

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Submit Application — No Fee Required

After reviewing all details, submit the application. No application fee is charged for any KPSC post. After submission, applications cannot be deleted or altered — they are provisional and final. Candidates are advised to keep a printout or soft copy of the online application for future reference. Print your application by clicking "My Applications" in your profile. Add Aadhaar as ID Proof in your OTR profile if you have an Aadhaar card — it is recommended for verification purposes.

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Monitor Exam Schedule & Admit Cards

After the application closes on 01 July 2026, monitor keralapsc.gov.in → Recruitment → Exam Schedule for your exam date, time, and centre. Admit cards (Hall Tickets) are downloaded from your OTR profile — no postal admit cards. All original documents — qualification certificates, community/caste certificate, age proof (SSLC), and any other document supporting your eligibility — must be produced at the time of certificate verification conducted by KPSC.

OTR registration mandatory before applying No application fee for any post Application cannot be edited after submission Apply by 01 July 2026 Add Aadhaar as ID proof in OTR profile
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Selection Process — Kerala PSC Standard Methodology
OMR / Online Test → Certificate Verification — post-specific practical tests for Police Constable Driver and AMVI
PostSelection Stages
Dairy Extension Officer (Cat.23)Written Exam (OMR / Online) → Certificate Verification → Ranked List
Asst. Manager Production (Cat.24)Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List
CDPO — Women Only (Cat.25)Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List
Asst. Motor Vehicle Inspector (Cat.26)Written Exam → Practical Test (Driving) → Certificate Verification → Ranked List
SC Dev. Officer Gr.II (Cat.27)Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List
Microbiologist — By Transfer (Cat.28)Departmental Test / Interview → Ranked List
Cath Lab Technician Gr.II (Cat.29)Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List
Police Constable Driver (Cat.30)OMR Test → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Practical Driving Test → Certificate Verification → Ranked List (valid 1 year only)
LDT — By Transfer (Cat.31)Departmental process → Ranked List
Computer Assistant Gr.II (Cat.32)Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List
Blacksmith Gr.II (Cat.33)Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List
Asst. Surgeon/CMO — SR SC/ST (Cat.34)Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List (SC/ST candidates only)
Office Attendant — SR SC/ST (Cat.35)Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List (SC/ST candidates only)
JHI Gr.II — SR ST (Cat.36)Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List (ST candidates only)
LDT — SR ST (Cat.37)Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List (ST candidates only)
Security Officer NCA E/B/T (Cat.38)Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List (NCA E/B/T only)
Ranked lists are valid for a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 3 years from publication. Candidates are advised from ranked lists against vacancies reported to KPSC during the currency of the list. Separate exam schedule for each Cat.No. is published on keralapsc.gov.in.
🔧 Police Constable Driver (Cat.30) — Special Conditions
  • Must maintain a current valid Driving Licence throughout all stages — from application date to One Time Verification (OTV) stage
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for running, long jump, and other physical standards will be conducted
  • Practical Driving Test conducted by KPSC — proficiency in LMV/HPV/HGV driving must be demonstrated
  • PwD candidates are NOT eligible for this post under any circumstances
  • The ranked list for this post is valid for only 1 year (unlike the usual 1–3 year validity for other posts)
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Individual Notification PDFs — Download All
Direct links to all 16 individual notification PDFs from keralapsc.gov.in — last date 01 July 2026
📄 Extra Ordinary Gazette 30/05/2026 — All Notification PDFs
📄 Cat.No.23/2026 — Dairy Extension Officer — Dairy Development Department 📄 Cat.No.24/2026 — Assistant Manager (Production) Gr.-II — Pharmaceutical Corporation (IM) Kerala Ltd. 📄 Cat.No.25/2026 — Child Development Project Officer (Women Only) — Women & Child Development 📄 Cat.No.26/2026 — Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector — Motor Vehicles Department 📄 Cat.No.27/2026 — Scheduled Castes Development Officer Grade-II — SC Development Department 📄 Cat.No.28/2026 — Microbiologist (Bacteriologist) By Transfer — Kerala Water Authority 📄 Cat.No.29/2026 — Cath Lab Technician Grade II — Health Services 📄 Cat.No.30/2026 — Police Constable Driver / Woman Police Constable Driver — Kerala Police 📄 Cat.No.31/2026 — Lower Division Typist By Transfer — Kerala State Pollution Control Board 📄 Cat.No.32/2026 — Computer Assistant Grade-II — Kerala Administrative Tribunal 📄 Cat.No.33/2026 — Blacksmith Grade-II — Kerala State Water Transport 📄 Cat.No.34/2026 — Assistant Surgeon / Casualty Medical Officer (SR for SC/ST) — Health Services 📄 Cat.No.35/2026 — Office Attendant (SR for SC/ST) — Govt. Secretariat/KPSC/State Audit/KLS/AG 📄 Cat.No.36/2026 — Junior Health Inspector Gr.II (SR for ST Only) — Health Services 📄 Cat.No.37/2026 — Lower Division Typist (SR for ST Only) — Various Departments 📄 Cat.No.38/2026 — Security Officer II (NCA-E/B/T) — Universities in Kerala
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Frequently Asked Questions
Complete Q&A — Kerala PSC Extra Ordinary Gazette 30 May 2026
What is the last date to apply for Kerala PSC Extra Ordinary Gazette 30 May 2026?+
The last date to submit online applications for all 16 posts (Cat.No.23/2026 to 38/2026) notified in the Kerala PSC Extra Ordinary Gazette dated 30 May 2026 is 01 July 2026. Applications must be submitted through the One Time Registration (OTR) portal at www.keralapsc.gov.in. Apply at least 7–10 days before the last date to avoid server congestion. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Is there an application fee for Kerala PSC posts?+
No — Kerala PSC does not charge any application fee for any of its posts including the 16 posts in the Extra Ordinary Gazette dated 30 May 2026. The application process on keralapsc.gov.in through One Time Registration is completely free for all categories of candidates.
What is One Time Registration (OTR) in Kerala PSC?+
One Time Registration (OTR) is Kerala PSC's centralised candidate profile system at www.keralapsc.gov.in. Candidates create a single permanent profile by entering personal details, educational qualifications, community certificate details, and uploading a photograph once. After OTR, candidates can apply for any KPSC notification by simply logging in to their profile and clicking "Apply Now" — without re-entering details for every application. OTR is done only once and is valid for all future KPSC examinations.
Which post in this gazette is exclusively for women candidates?+
Cat.No.25/2026 — Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) in the Women and Child Development Department is reserved exclusively for female candidates. Male candidates are not eligible to apply for this post. The age limit is 25–45 years and the qualification required is a Master's Degree in Home Science, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology from a recognised university.
Which posts in this gazette are Special Recruitment for SC/ST?+
Four posts in this gazette are under Special Recruitment (SR): Cat.No.34/2026 — Assistant Surgeon/CMO (SR for SC/ST) in Health Services, Cat.No.35/2026 — Office Attendant (SR for SC/ST) in multiple departments, Cat.No.36/2026 — Junior Health Inspector Gr.II (SR for ST only) in Health Services, and Cat.No.37/2026 — Lower Division Typist (SR for ST only) in various departments. Only candidates belonging to the specified SC/ST communities are eligible to apply for these posts. Download individual notification PDFs for complete community eligibility lists.
What is Cat.No.38/2026 — Security Officer NCA-E/B/T?+
NCA stands for Non-Communal Appointment and E/B/T refers to three specific communities — Ezhava, Backward Hindu Nadar, and Thiyya. Cat.No.38/2026 — Security Officer Grade II in Universities in Kerala is reserved for candidates belonging to these three specified communities only. Only eligible candidates from Ezhava, Backward Hindu Nadar, or Thiyya communities should apply for this post.
What are the physical standards for Police Constable Driver (Cat.30)?+
Physical standards for Police Constable Driver (Cat.30): Male — Height: minimum 168 cm (SC/ST: 161 cm), Chest: minimum 81 cm with 5 cm expansion (SC/ST: 76 cm with 5 cm expansion). Female — Height: minimum 157 cm (SC/ST: 151 cm). Vision without glasses — both eyes: Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision 0.5 Snellen. Candidates must be free from physical defects like knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins, bow legs, deformed limbs, defective speech and hearing. PwD candidates are not eligible for this post.
How long is the ranked list valid for Kerala PSC posts?+
Kerala PSC ranked lists are generally valid for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 3 years from the date of publication — whichever occurs first: publication of a new list after 1 year, or expiry of 3 years. An exception is Police Constable Driver (Cat.30) whose ranked list is valid for only 1 year from the date of finalization. Candidates are advised from the ranked list against vacancies reported to KPSC during the currency of the list.
Are vacancies specified for these 16 posts?+
All 16 posts in this gazette are notified as Anticipated Vacancies — exact numbers have not been fixed at the time of notification. The actual number of vacancies will be reported to KPSC by the respective departments when they arise. Candidates are advised from the ranked list as and when vacancies are reported. This is a standard Kerala PSC practice — the ranked list is prepared first and vacancies are filled as they occur over the list's validity period.
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KPSC Contact Details
Official portal, phone, and email — all queries through official channels only
📍 Kerala Public Service Commission — Contact Information

Organisation: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
Address: Thulasi Hills, Pattom Palace P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004, Kerala, India
Phone: 0471-2546400 | 0471-2546401 | 0471-2447201 | 0471-2444428 | 0471-2444438
Email: kpsc.psc@kerala.gov.in
Official Website: www.keralapsc.gov.in
Gazette Page: keralapsc.gov.in/extra-ordinary-gazette-date-30052026
Apply via OTR: www.keralapsc.gov.in (login → Notifications → Apply Now)

All communications — exam schedule, admit card (hall ticket), result, ranked list, advice memos — are published exclusively on www.keralapsc.gov.in. KPSC does not send postal admit cards. Candidates must access their admit card from their OTR profile on the official website.

Chandan Kumar

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