Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 — Junior Assistant, Beat Forest Officer, Fire & Rescue Officer & More, Apply Online

Kerala Public Service Commission has released an Extraordinary Gazette notification for 31 posts spread across 14 very different roles — Junior Assistant, Assistant Project Engineer, Conservation Officer, Lecturer in Arabic, Police Constable, Fire & Rescue Officer, Assistant Prison Officer, Electrician, Beat Forest Officer, Plumber, Laboratory Attender, and Compounder Gr. IV. Qualification ranges from SSLC (10th) pass to a Master's degree, entirely depending on the post. Online applications close on 7 October 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Junior Assistant (1 post) — a Degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce from a recognised University.
• Assistant Project Engineer (1 post) — a B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.
• Conservation Officer (1 post) — a First or Second Class Master's degree in Chemistry.
• Lecturer in Arabic (1 post) — a Master's degree (in Arabic).
• Police Constable (1 post) — a Plus Two (12th) pass or equivalent.
• Fire & Rescue Officer (7 posts) — a Plus Two (12th) pass or equivalent.
• Beat Forest Officer (6 posts) — a Plus Two (12th) pass or equivalent.
• Assistant Prison Officer (1 post) — an SSLC (10th) pass.
• Compounder Gr. IV (1 post) — a Diploma in Pharmacy plus a recognised First-Aid certificate.
• Plumber, by transfer (8 posts) — an SSLC (10th) pass or equivalent.
• Laboratory Attender (1 post) — an SSLC pass with not less than 60% marks.
• Electrician (1 post) — an ITI trade certificate in Electrician.
• Electrician (1 post) — a Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Artist (anticipated vacancy, not counted in the 31) — a Diploma in Drawing and Painting (MGTE/KGTE) or equivalent.

This is a composite gazette bundling several separate, largely unrelated single-department recruitments into one notification — check the specific post you're interested in carefully, since qualification, age, and pay differ completely from one to the next.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Qualification is detailed post-wise above; the notification also states that equivalent qualifications recognised by Government executive/standing orders are accepted, provided you can produce the relevant Government Order proving equivalency if asked. Every post also requires you to meet prescribed physical standards and submit a Medical Certificate from a Medical Officer not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon.

Age limits (as on the closing date) differ sharply by post: Artist 19-43, Compounder Gr. IV 18-40, Plumber 18-50, Laboratory Attender 18-40, Junior Assistant 18-50, Conservation Officer 18-45, Lecturer in Arabic 22-47, Police Constable 18-33, Fire & Rescue Officer 18-33, Assistant Prison Officer 18-43, both Electrician posts 18-43, and Beat Forest Officer 19-39. [Check] — no age limit is stated for Assistant Project Engineer in the available source material. Usual age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC candidates, with an overall cap of 50 years regardless of category.

Since six different qualification levels apply across these 14 posts with no single primary one, check the post-wise list above for the requirement that matches your background.

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay scales differ completely by post, from ₹19,000-43,600 (Electrician-Diploma) up to ₹55,200-1,15,300 (Lecturer in Arabic) — see the table below for each post's specific scale. [Check] — one version of this notification's summary table separately states an overall salary range of "₹19,3000 to ₹75,400," which doesn't match any individual post-wise figure actually listed in the vacancy table; treat the post-wise figures below as the reliable ones and check the official gazette directly for your specific post's exact scale.

Important Dates

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any of these 31 posts, for any category.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website, www.keralapsc.gov.in, and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you haven't already — new users must register before applying.
2. Already-registered candidates log in with their User-ID and Password, then click "Apply Now" against the specific post's Notification Link.
3. Where the post is restricted to a single district (as some of these are), apply for only one district and note it correctly in your application — applying for more than one district is strictly prohibited and can lead to rejection of all your applications plus disciplinary action.
4. Fill in every field carefully, and add your Aadhaar card as Identity Proof in your profile if you have one.
5. Submit your application before 7 October 2026 — after final submission, no changes or deletions are permitted, though profile corrections made afterward take effect from the date you make them, not retroactively.
6. If a Written/OMR/Online Test is later announced, log back into your OTR profile and submit your confirmation for the exam within the stipulated window — failing to confirm gets your application rejected outright, regardless of your original submission.
7. Keep a printout or soft copy of your submitted application for your own records.

How Are Candidates Selected

Written/OMR/Online Test: Conducted only where the Commission decides one is needed, and restricted to candidates who hold the post's prescribed qualification. [Check] — one part of the source material states the selection process for this notification will follow "the rules and regulations of Travancore Titanium Products Ltd.," which appears specific to one of the bundled posts rather than a rule applying uniformly across all 14 — confirm the exact selection process for your specific post directly from the official gazette.

Ranked List: Candidates are advised for appointment from a Ranked List prepared in order of merit. The list remains in force for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 3 years.

Document Verification & Medical Fitness: Final selection is subject to verification of original documents and a medical fitness examination. Kerala PSC reserves the right to cancel an advice for appointment if a mistake is discovered later, even after selection.

Why This Job Matters

Kerala PSC is the constitutional body responsible for recruitment to Kerala's state government services, and this Extraordinary Gazette notification is a good example of how the Commission periodically bundles multiple small, standalone vacancies — from a single Lecturer post to a batch of Fire & Rescue Officers — into one combined publication. For Kerala-based candidates across a wide range of qualification levels, gazettes like this are a recurring, genuine route into state government service, even though any single post here has only a handful of openings.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: This suits a Kerala-based candidate whose specific qualification lines up precisely with one of these 14 posts — the sheer spread here (SSLC through Master's) means almost any qualification level has at least one relevant option, but you need to match your own post exactly rather than browsing loosely.

Who should think twice: With most posts carrying just 1 to 8 vacancies, competition per post will be sharp, and a few posts come with real constraints — the notification mentions that candidates appointed in Idukki, Wayanad, or Kasargod districts (for at least one of these posts) won't be eligible for working arrangement, deputation, or transfer for a minimum of ten years, with promotion also confined to those districts; confirm whether this applies to your specific target post before applying.

Practical tip: If a Written/OMR/Online Test is eventually announced for your post, you must actively log back into your OTR profile and submit a confirmation to sit for it — simply having submitted your original application isn't enough, and missing this confirmation window gets your candidature rejected outright regardless of how complete your original application was.

Documents Required

• Age proof (SSLC Book or equivalent certificate)
• SSLC Certificate/Mark sheet and Pass Certificate
• Certificates for your post's specific qualification (Degree, B.Tech, Master's, Diploma, or ITI trade certificate, as applicable)
• Community/Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable
• Medical Certificate in the prescribed format, from a Medical Officer not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon, confirming physical fitness and vision
• Gazette notification confirming any difference in caste/community between your application and SSLC book, along with a Non-Creamy Layer/Community Certificate where relevant
• Aadhaar Card, if you possess one
• Printout of your submitted online application

What Happens After Selection

Candidates are advised for appointment from the Ranked List, in order of merit, as vacancies arise — the list stays valid for 1 to 3 years. Appointment is subject to verification of original documents and a medical fitness examination. 4% of vacancies across this notification are reserved for Differently Abled candidates as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Candidates already serving in Government in the same post in any district are not permitted to apply again for that same post.

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Common Questions

What is the last date to apply for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026?

Online applications close on 7 October 2026.

How many total vacancies are there?

31 confirmed vacancies across 13 posts, plus 1 additional "anticipated" (not yet confirmed) vacancy for Artist that isn't included in the 31 count.

Is there an application fee?

No. There is no application fee for any of these posts, for any category.

Can I apply for more than one post in this notification?

The source material doesn't state a blanket restriction on applying to multiple different posts, but for posts restricted to a single district, you may apply for only one district — applying to more than one district for the same post is strictly prohibited and can lead to rejection of all your applications plus disciplinary action.

Can a 10th-pass (SSLC) candidate apply?

Yes — Plumber, Assistant Prison Officer, and Laboratory Attender all accept an SSLC pass; Compounder Gr. IV additionally requires a Pharmacy Diploma on top of SSLC-level education.

Is the selection process a written exam?

It depends on the post — a Written/OMR/Online Test is conducted only where the Commission decides it's needed. Where no test is held, selection may proceed differently; confirm the process for your specific post from the official notification.

Is there a correction window if I make a mistake in my application?

Corrections made to your OTR profile after the last date of application aren't reflected in your original submitted application — they only take effect from the date you actually make them, so they won't retroactively fix your application for this notification.

Are there service restrictions tied to any of these posts?

Yes, for at least one post — candidates appointed in Idukki, Wayanad, or Kasargod districts face a minimum 10-year restriction on working arrangement, deputation, or transfer, with promotion also confined to those districts. Confirm whether this applies to your specific target post from the official gazette.

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