The Kerala Public Service Commission has released the Provisional Answer Key for the Beat Forest Officer examination held on May 6, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the answer key from keralapsc.gov.in, calculate their estimated score and raise objections if they find any discrepancy in the answers. The objection window is open for 5 days from the date of publication — do not miss this deadline.
Quick Overview — Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Answer Key May 2026
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission — KPSC |
| Post | Beat Forest Officer |
| Department | Forest and Wildlife Department |
| Date of Exam | May 6, 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Question Paper Code | 44/2026 M — Malayalam, 44/2026 T — Tamil, 44/2026 K — Kannada |
| Category Codes | 431/2025, 432/2025, 433/2025, 434/2025, 435/2025, 856/2025, 857/2025, 858/2025, 859/2025 |
| Objection Period | 5 days from publication date |
| Official Website | keralapsc.gov.in |
Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Exam — May 6, 2026
The Beat Forest Officer written examination was conducted on May 6, 2026 across multiple districts of Kerala. The exam was held in three mediums — Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada. Each medium has a separate question paper code — 44/2026 M for Malayalam, 44/2026 T for Tamil and 44/2026 K for Kannada.
The recruitment covers multiple category codes from 431/2025 to 435/2025 and 856/2025 to 859/2025 covering various districts and community reservations across the Forest and Wildlife Department in Kerala.
How to Download Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Provisional Answer Key 2026
Step 1: Open keralapsc.gov.in on your browser
Step 2: Go to the “Provisional Answer Key” section from the main menu
Step 3: Look for Beat Forest Officer — Date of Test May 6, 2026
Step 4: Select the answer key based on your medium — Malayalam, Tamil or Kannada
Step 5: The answer key PDF will open — download and save it
Step 6: Cross check your answers with the official key and calculate your estimated score
How to Check Your Score Using the Answer Key
Since the Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer exam follows a negative marking pattern use this formula to calculate your estimated score:
Score Formula:
Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) — (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.33)
One mark is awarded for each correct answer. One third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Questions left unattempted carry zero marks — no deduction for skipped questions.
Example:
- Correct answers: 70
- Wrong answers: 15
- Unattempted: 15
Score = (70 × 1) — (15 × 0.33) = 70 — 4.95 = 65.05 marks
Use your OMR response sheet to count correct and wrong answers before applying the formula.
How to Raise Objections Against Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Answer Key 2026
If you find any answer in the provisional key that you believe is incorrect you can raise a formal objection through your Thulasi profile. Kerala PSC takes all valid objections seriously — past answer keys have been revised based on candidate objections.
Step 1: Log in to thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in using your User ID and Password
Step 2: Go to the Answer Key Objection section in your profile
Step 3: Select the Beat Forest Officer exam — May 6, 2026
Step 4: Select the question number you are objecting to
Step 5: Enter your objection clearly with supporting reasons or references
Step 6: Submit the objection before the deadline — 5 days from the date of answer key publication
Step 7: Save the confirmation receipt of your submitted objection
Important — objections submitted after the 5 day window will not be considered under any circumstances. Submit well before the deadline.
What Happens After the Objection Period
After the objection window closes Kerala PSC reviews all submitted objections. If an objection is found valid the answer key is revised and the final answer key is published. The final rank list is prepared based on the final answer key — not the provisional one.
Revaluation of answer scripts is not permitted under the Kerala PSC system. However answer scripts may be rechecked after the Ranked List is published. Detailed instructions will be included in the Ranked List notification.
Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer — Category Wise Details
| Category Code | Details |
|---|---|
| 431/2025 | Beat Forest Officer — General Category |
| 432/2025 | Beat Forest Officer — NCA Category |
| 433/2025 | Beat Forest Officer — Various Districts |
| 434/2025 | Beat Forest Officer — Various Districts |
| 435/2025 | Beat Forest Officer — Various Districts |
| 856/2025 | Beat Forest Officer — SC/ST Category |
| 857/2025 | Beat Forest Officer — SC/ST Category |
| 858/2025 | Beat Forest Officer — SC/ST Category |
| 859/2025 | Beat Forest Officer — SC/ST Category |
Candidates should download the answer key specifically matching their category code and question paper medium to ensure accurate score calculation.
Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer — What Comes Next
After the provisional answer key and objection period the following steps take place:
Final Answer Key — Published after reviewing all valid objections. This is the key used for final score calculation.
Shortlist Publication — Based on the final answer key Kerala PSC prepares a shortlist of candidates for the physical fitness test. Shortlisted candidates are notified through their Thulasi profile.
Physical Fitness Test — Beat Forest Officer selection includes a physical efficiency test. Candidates who clear the written stage are called for PET.
Rank List — Final rank list is prepared based on written exam score and physical test performance. Rank list remains valid for 1 to 3 years.
Important Points to Remember
The provisional answer key is not final. Scores calculated using the provisional key may change after objections are reviewed. Wait for the final answer key before drawing conclusions about your selection chances.
Objections must be submitted only through the official Thulasi portal. Objections sent through email, post or any other method will not be accepted.
Only objections with valid supporting reasons are considered. Random or unsupported objections are rejected outright.
Candidates should keep a copy of their OMR response sheet safe until the rank list is published. It is the only document that confirms your answers on exam day.
Frequently Asked Questions
May 6, 2026 in Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada mediums.
44/2026 M for Malayalam, 44/2026 T for Tamil and 44/2026 K for Kannada.
At keralapsc.gov.in under the Provisional Answer Key section.
5 days from the date of publication of the provisional answer key.
Log in to thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in, go to the Answer Key Objection section and submit before the deadline.
One third mark deducted for each wrong answer. No deduction for unattempted questions.
After Kerala PSC reviews all valid objections submitted during the 5 day window.
No. Revaluation of answer scripts is not permitted. Rechecking may be applied for after the rank list is published.
Important Links
- Kerala PSC Official: keralapsc.gov.in
- Provisional Answer Key: keralapsc.gov.in/taxonomy/term/125
- Thulasi Portal: thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in
- OMR Answer Key: keralapsc.gov.in/answerkey_omrexams